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Education Notebook: School news and events for March 3-9, 2016

The city of Henderson has been awarded a grant from the Governor’s Office of Science, Innovation and Technology to develop new STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) workforce training.

News from around the valley, March 3-9, 2016

The Greater Las Vegas Association of Realtors presented Habitat for Humanity Las Vegas with a $100,000 donation on Feb. 25 in sponsorship of a new home.

Crime and safety news from around the valley, March 3-9, 2016

Small Claims Class: Nevada Legal Services plans a free community education presentation on the small claims process at 10 a.m. March 11 at 530 S. Sixth St. A licensed staff attorney is set to be on hand after to answer questions. Call 702-386-0404.

View seeks unconventional ‘moms’ and ‘dads’

Do you have an unconventional parental figure in your life who deserves recognition? Do you know someone who often steps up and is mom or dad to everyone?

Woman killed in Henderson hit-and-run Wednesday identified

The identity of a woman killed in a hit-and-run crash Wednesday near Boulder Highway and Warm Springs Road has been released by the Clark County coroner’s office.

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Parker makes an appealing Arizona trip before summer hits

Footloose Las Vegans travel in all directions of the compass but tend to reserve southerly excursions for colder months. You still have time for at least one more trip southward before the weather warms too much.

Gardening: Warm-season vegetables need protecting right now

Historically, the last frost date is March 15 in the Las Vegas Valley. Planting warm-season vegetables before this date, such as tomatoes, peppers and eggplant, can be a bit risky because of a chance for frost.

Summerlin-area Nacho Daddy puts Mexican spin on sports bar

If you’re looking to shake up your weekly sports bar routine, or you’re just getting a little tired of burgers and chicken wings, Nacho Daddy’s westside location could be your new favorite spot.

Annual Cirque race to mark 15 years March 12 at Springs Preserve

If you want to meet Minnie or Mickey, you go to Disneyland. If you would rather mingle with dancers, acrobats and clowns, you can Run Away with Cirque du Soleil at the Springs Preserve March 12.

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