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Book Briefs, Nov. 12-18, 2013

This week’s literary event highlights include a Las Vegas Romance Writers workshop and a presentation by poet Derek Henderson as part of the Black Mountain Institutes Emerging Writers Series.

Non-desert trees in lawns require deep watering

Question: I had a 3-year-old mesquite tree in my front yard that just blew over in the wind today. The landscapers planted it in the grass without a drip system. I was told watering the lawn would be enough for the tree. Today, the landscapers told me it fell because of the roots being at the surface. Do you recommend putting in the drip line for a new tree?

Goodwill opens 12th store in valley

The newest Goodwill of Southern Nevada store opened to lines of shoppers waiting at the doors. The store at 741 S. Rainbow Blvd. is No. 12 for the charity organization and has 17,000 square feet of selling space.

Paradise/Downtown Neighborhood News, Nov. 12-18

The annual Macy’s Believe campaign is running now through Dec. 24. Participants of all ages are invited to bring letters to Santa to Macy’s at the Fashion Show Mall, 3200 S. Las Vegas Blvd. or Galleria at Sunset, 1300 West Sunset Road, Henderson. Macy’s will donate $1 to Make-A-Wish, up to $1 million. Visit social.macys.com/believe.

Favorite Sons & Daughters, Nov. 12-18

Trevor Stojanovich, 17, a senior at Chaparral High School, has been selected to the U.S. Army All-American Marching Band.

Reader-submitted photos and adoptable pets, Nov. 12-18

View Neighborhood News readers send photos of their pets and everday lives, and View features photos of pets ready for adoption each week. To submit a photo, email View copy editor Anne King at aking@viewnews.com or mail to Viewpoints, 1111 W. Bonanza Road, Las Vegas, NV 89125. Photos cannot be returned, and due to the high volume, they are often scheduled a month or two in advance.

A La Carte, Nov. 12-18

Dining events and news from across the valley.