Briefs

Program keeps tabs on invasive bark beetles

Volunteers from the University of Nevada Cooperative Extension master gardener program are working with community members to maintain the health of Nevada's urban forests. Through the Citizens Monitoring for Invasive Bark Beetles program, master gardeners provide information on maintaining tree vigor by recognizing problems as they first arise, before extensive damage occurs.

Recent news reports indicate that one of the world's most feared insect pests has appeared in the United States. If invasive insects such as bark beetles are not identified and controlled early, they can do great damage, with negative financial, environmental and aesthetic repercussions.

Homeowners, landscapers and community groups can arrange to have a bark beetle workshop on their site or at the Cooperative Extension office in Las Vegas. Call Dr. Angela O'Callaghan at 702-257-5581 or email ocallaghana@unce.unr.edu for more information.

Design Society joins with
La-Z-Boy for September social

The Las Vegas Chapter of the International Design Society is joining with La-Z-Boy Furniture Galleries to hold a social gathering Sept. 22.

The festivities will be held from 6-8 p.m. at La-Z-Boy's northwest location, 5700 Centennial Center Blvd.

In addition to the opportunity to socialize with other members of the design society, the evening will include a brief history of La-Z-Boy and a tour of the showroom. Also, Nancy Conway, La-Z-Boy's director of design services, will be recognized as the first International Design Society certified interior designer in Nevada .

For more information, contact International Design Society President Kimberly Joi McDonald at 702-533-5273 or La-Z-Boy at 702-259-3839.

Annual 'Is It Home Yet' sweepstakes under way

The third annual National Home Furnishings Month observance is under way, with more than 10,100 retail stores and brand leaders from across the United States participating.

The Is It Home Yet? campaign offers consumers advice on home décor and offers a sweepstakes giving homeowners or renters the chance to win either mortgage or rent payments for one year.

Consumers can become fans of the Is It Home Yet? Facebook fan page where they can get trend updates and interact through activities including an "All Shine On Lighting Quiz."

The campaign's website, www.homeyet.com, features home makeover tips and trend information, design quizzes, as well as recent woman-on-the-street interviews featuring HGTV's Monica Pedersen, which are designed to uncover what today's consumers are seeking for their homes.

The observance and sweepstakes are sponsored by International Market Centers along with several industry associations .

For more information, visit www.homeyet.com or contact retail
stores@homeyet.com.