It’s a tricky thing for parents to decide for the first time when it’s OK to leave their kids home alone. Some states have laws regarding the minimum age a child must be, varying from 8 to 14. In Nevada, it’s not so simple.
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kids to learn how to resist aggression during Nevada Child Seekers classes
Girl Scouts of Southern Nevada recently honored volunteers during the Daisies & Pearls — Remembering Juliette Low annual meeting and volunteer recognition luncheon.
Seven artists have been selected to participate in the Clark County Parks and Recreation Department’s Zap! 4, a community art project in which utility boxes are designed to reflect and enhance a local neighborhood.
El Cortez serving vintage menus
Chicago Hot Dog has been around since 1982 with its authentic Vienna pure beef hot dogs and is a second home for Chicago natives.
Big Bear Lake, California, is one of the closest high-elevation destinations for Southern Nevadans seeking a summer getaway with cool temperatures.
The ingredients and methods for composting are the same regardless of where you live, but those who reside in the Southwest may want to consider a few additional suggestions.
From Laughlin to Pahrump to North Las Vegas, there’s plenty of Independence Day fun to be found
Las Vegas poet Carol Cutrona has spent more than 30 years teaching. Cutrona tapped her work and life experience to write “Faith Healing.” The poetry, inspired by Nikki Giovanni, Maya Angelou and Langston Hughes, explores relationships, art and Cutrona’s experiences with faith. For more information, visit authorhouse.com.
The 76th session of the Nevada Legislature ended June 7. Lawmakers faced the difficult task of balancing the state’s budget in a sluggish economy that saw record unemployment and foreclosure rates. Gov. Brian Sandoval was seen by lawmakers and others as “politely ruthless,” getting what he wanted while still being able to work across the aisle. Track your legislators’ votes on key bills here.
You are an observant kid. You pay attention.
For a while now, you’ve listened to the news and you have opinions. You know what you’d do about war if you were president. You have ideas on how to stop poverty, hunger and other world problems.
So what can a kid like you do?
Reina T. Hohener has received the Citizen Award 2011 from the Knights of Columbus.