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They put on their hardhats and pack into a mineshaft elevator. Later, they examine rare minerals and pan for gold to take home with them. We are talking about fourth-graders, of course. Those are some of the activities they can experience at the McCaw School of Mines, one of the Clark County School District’s most popular field trip destinations.
WORKSHOP TO DISCUSS GENDER-SPECIFIC SERVICES FOR FEMALE INMATES
Although Clark County volunteer firefighters’ time and services are free, their training, supplies and equipment aren’t.
Local musicians are combining their talents for a concert, “A Chamber Orchestra,” to support other musicians and singers through donations to the Las Vegas Musicians Union Local 369 Emergency Relief Fund.
The last time local band Kid Meets Cougar played publicly was October 2010. The band members make a strong case that their next concert will be worth the wait.
If Mo Kennedy’s mother knew what Mo was doing, she’d faint. That’s because in the new book, “Tangled” by Erica O’Rourke, Mo is trying to save two worlds.
“Around the Corner: From Shoeshine Boy to College President” tells the true tale of Louis C. Vaccaro. The son of second-generation Italian immigrants was born in Los Angeles in 1930. From early childhood, he picked up odd jobs to help support his family. Vaccaro’s father always said, “You don’t work, you don’t eat!” And Vaccaro took it to heart.
Question: My crocuses and tulips are poking their heads out of the dirt in my garden. They’re growing. We have had great spring weather in January. Should I let them continue, or should I put some more dirt on them?
Upcoming literary events include a free writers workshop, a Black History Month celebration featuring local authors and a Las Vegas Writers Group meeting featuring mystery author Morgan St. James.
(Regarding “Rugby beginning to thrive in Las Vegas Valley,” Jan. 31), first of all, I love this sport and put an incredible amount of volunteer time in promoting and encouraging (it), so I appreciate the fact (reporter Lisa Carter) took the time to write this piece. For rugby to get any exposure in the media locally is a true step forward in making this game the best it can be.
Members of the local chapter of the Occupy Wall Street movement kept their word and vacated their camp Monday afternoon, a condition of their agreement with the county.
