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Between homework, exams and extracurricular activities, students at 14 local high schools are finding time to run their own foundations. They will spend the school year creating a mission statement, researching nonprofit organizations, reviewing grant applications and funding grants that will help the community as part of the Public Education Foundation’s We R Community program.
For students in at-risk communities, you could be just what they need. The Clark County School District is seeking volunteers for two of its districtwide service programs. All you need is a passion for education and a little free time.
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TAKING A CAREER HIATUS
Though Las Vegas may not garner as many volunteers as other U.S. cities, according to a federal study, numerous opportunities to participate in community service are available in the downtown and Paradise areas.
A 2008 study by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services showed that about 96 percent of hospitals had response plans for chemical releases, natural disasters, epidemics and biological incidents. The Las Vegas Valley is well-prepared for such emergencies, according to area hospital officials.
POLICE TO SHOWCASE K-9 DOGS
Singing and dancing zombies and a VIP blood splatter zone are among the highlights of “Evil Dead: The Musical,” an Onyx Theatre production based on the cult classic films “Evil Dead,” “Evil Dead 2” and “Army of Darkness.”
Collin R. Bosley, a 2011 graduate of Mojave High School, graduated from basic training at U.S. Navy Recruit Training Command Great Lakes in Illinois on Sept. 30. He will attend Navy A-School for aviation ordnanceman in Pensacola, Fla.
You can see his paintings in galleries in Bologna, Italy; New York City, Los Angeles and locally at the Southern Nevada Museum of Fine Art, 450 Fremont St., Suite 280. However, Michael Cababe’s biggest exhibit is at Bracken Elementary School, 1200 N. 27th St. Cababe became the school’s art teacher four years ago and transformed the campus into a canvas that he and his students add to each semester.
The phrase “home cooking” conjures up a host of memories. If your home cooking memories remind you of smothered fried pork chops or chitlins, then Shuge’s is about to become your new “home cooking” home.
Question: My purple plum has branches that are dying on one side of the tree. The leaves are all brown and crunchy while the other side seems healthy. Please help.
