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A guide to finding affordable dental care

Dear Savvy Senior: I had dental insurance through my work for many years but lost it when I retired. Where can retirees find affordable dental care? — Need a Dentist

Job-oriented group honors civic achievements

Tyler Corder, chief financial officer of the Findlay Automotive Group, was this year’s recipient of the Civitas Laurel Award during the 17th annual Notte di Carnevale benefit presented by the Foundation for an Independent Tomorrow Oct. 18 at Caesars Palace.

Autism group fundraiser focuses on fashion

It was a full house when supporters of the Grant a Gift Autism Foundation donated nearly $300,000 during the fifth annual Fashion for Autism Gala Oct. 24 at the Four Seasons. A new partnership was announced that will include the new UNLV Center for Autism, the University of Nevada School of Medicine and the future UNLV School of Medicine.

Book traces how women changed the game in Vegas

The oral histories of 11 women who worked in the hotel, gaming or entertainment industry are at the core of UNLV professor Joanne L. Goodwin’s “Changing the Game: Women at Work in Las Vegas, 1940-1990.”

Tattoo artists learn to make their mark

From hips and legs to arms and chests, tattoo artists leave their mark — quite literally — on customers, with designs ranging from iconic images and movie scenes to lyrics and names.

PEACE Shield unites police, faith leaders, community

Violent crimes can be traumatic for neighbors as well as victims. To comfort and reach out to those who may be suffering, local police created PEACE Shield, which involves religious leaders going into such neighborhoods and talking to people face to face.

TEAM TACKLES DROUGHT

The PBS television show “This Old House” has taken on plenty of seemingly impossible projects in its more than three-decadelong run. “Ask This Old House, a spin-off of the original Emmy Award-winning show, recently turned its attention to the West’s harsh drought conditions. Hardly an overnight or monthlong makeover project, the subject will be the focus for a segment that airs today in Southern Nevada.

Use shoe holders to store pantry packages

Dear Heloise: I put my extra shoe holder on the inside of the pantry door to hold all those packets I buy. The individual cornbread mixes, soups, taco mixes, etc., are all at eye level and stay organized, instead of falling off the shelf. — Jeannie G., Abilene, Texas

Local events

Nov. 1

Get rid of armyworms the natural way

Q: What is the worm or caterpillar that attacks artichoke plants and how do I control them? I had a beautiful artichoke plant last year and had four or five great artichokes from it right away. Then the worms (caterpillars) struck and were all through the artichokes. I cut it down and it came back beautifully but now the worms or caterpillars are eating all of the leaves.