Clark County School District programs such as Reading Through the Holidays, along with the All People Promoting Literacy Efforts program in the Henderson area, are some of the ways area students are being exposed to reading outside of the classroom.
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This week’s downtown and Paradise events include showings of Sin City Opera’s “Ba-Ta-Clan,” the Las Vegas Contemporary Dance Theater’s Fall Concert Series and more.
Dr. Kevin Petersen, the man behind No Insurance Surgery, and other surgeons are planning to offer a day of free surgeries Nov. 15 through the nonprofit organization Helping Hands Surgical Care.
Even with budget cuts to publicly funded arts and literary programs, downtown continues to thrive culturally. The Las Vegas Poets Organization, 617 S. Seventh St., is one example.
MEETING ON WARD 5 PROJECTS RESCHEDULED FOR WEDNESDAY
Mexican seafood is delicious when prepared with the fiery sauces and spices common to Mexican cuisine. Seafood is king here, but the restaurant also has “land” dishes.
Before the crackle of the fireplace or the hum of the heater play soundtrack to winter, local air-quality experts say taking certain steps are safety musts.
The Ray of Hope Foundation, a nonprofit group providing support to Manch, Parson, Lowman, Bunker and Clyde C. Cox elementary schools, is accepting holiday donations through Dec. 12.
Question: Before I plant my apricot tree this spring, I would like to know how much space I should allocate for it. Does a Blenheim apricot lend itself to close pruning?
Kirk and Rhonda Clausen were honored Sept. 14 by the United Way of Southern Nevada at its Tocqueville Society annual dinner at Cili’s Restaurant at Bali Hai Golf Club .
As a new Las Vegas resident of only six weeks, I was shocked and saddened to read (“Pitching In” and related articles, Centennial View, Oct. 18) that the entire state of Nevada and Las Vegas in particular rank so far down the list for pitching in and volunteering in one way or another.
n An open house to promote the art of Les Post and Ambrosia Cafe is planned from 4 to 8 p.m. Saturday at Ambrosia Cafe, 7377 S. Jones Blvd., Suite 116. Food, live music and an artist meet-and-greet is scheduled. A raffle is planned for some of the Post’s prints. One complimentary glass of wine or bottle of beer will be given to attendees 21 or older. Visit lespostphotographicart.com or call 320-250-0617.