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Shift Vegas, led by individuals who seek to promote active lifestyles among downtown-area residents, have started the Sunday Reset Project, an event set for 7 a.m. on the first Sunday of each month at the former Downtown Senior Services Center building, 310 S. Ninth St.
The Plaza, the Gold Spike and the Golden Gate are some of the hotels downtown that have undergone renovations in the past couple of years. Now the D, 301 Fremont St., can be added to the list.
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Question: I would love to plant op-a-la-ah (not sure of spelling) cactus, the kind that looks like Mickey Mouse ears and grows red cactus pears, also known as prickly pears. Several of my neighbors have them. The problem is the tiny stickers on the fruit. I have heard that there is a variety that does not have stickers. Please advise me what they are called.
Of all the ways one could see the Grand Canyon, one of the very best is to hike across it, rim to rim. It is a tough physical hike, and the logistics are complicated, as you need to get camping permits in advance and arrange transportation from the destination rim back to the trailhead where you presumably left your vehicle.
In an effort to boost attendance, Bonnie Springs Ranch, 16935 Bonnie Springs Road, is offering visitors something new: dinner and a show.
Literary events this week include appearances by Jonathan Sturak and R.J. Archer.
It’s true: You’re bored, and nothing’s fun. So maybe it’s time to make your own fun, with help from your siblings and friends. Grab “Get Outside” by Jane Drake and Ann Love, illustrated by Heather Collins, and bring your imagination.
I have found myself reading your columns and gleaning a great deal of information and support from them. This week though, I find I have some questions and find myself disagreeing with some of your statements.
Its first decade was an arduous one for Nevada State College. The Henderson-based school plans to mark its 10th anniversary this fall with two events, but when the school started in 2002, it had only 177 students.
There are two sides to the Shriners. There is a fun side – funny hats with tassels, clowns making balloon animals and driving tiny cars in parades. Then there is the serious side to the organization – helping children with complicated orthopedic or plastic surgery needs.
