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Red Rock Canyon offers more hospitable hiking as weather turns

Any time of year is fine for driving the 13-mile scenic loop of Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, but by late September, it becomes fun to get out of the car and touch the landscape with your boots. A good place to start is Ice Box Canyon.

Classes teach culture, history and appreciation of brewed beverage

For those interested in learning about the history, basics in brewing and characteristics of a centuries-old beverage, a new group of classes downtown might just be their cup of tea.

Literary Las Vegas: Craig A. Wright & David Fabricius

Are you ready to defend yourself in the event of attack, intrusion or all-out chaos? Military tactical expert David Fabricius and his
Las Vegas co-author Craig A. Wright spent two years compiling “Fear Not,” a book designed to prepare people for almost any threat.

Nonprofit puts ninth-graders on college track in elementary school internships

Las Vegas High School ninth-grader Alyssa Khamvongsa recently reported for her new after-school internship at Goldfarb Elementary School. She is one of 20 high school students interning for Leaders in Training, a new nonprofit organization started by former Goldfarb teacher Erica Mosca.

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Greek Food Festival to celebrate 40th anniversary

The Las Vegas Greek Food Festival, hosted annually by St. John the Baptist Greek Orthodox Church, is scheduled to celebrate its 40th anniversary Sept. 21 through 23.

Henderson shofar choir echoes traditional start of Rosh Hashana

There’s no way around it: The sound filling the sanctuary of Congregation Ner Tamid resembles the pained bleating of a herd of water buffalo after a lunch of profoundly questionable burritos.

Thousands celebrate Mexican independence at Las Vegas parade

In Las Vegas, especially along the Strip, much of what you buy is marked up because you’re supposed to be honored to be part of the outdoor party – whether it’s throwing down $40 to gain entrance to an after-hours club or drinking a $7 latte at one of the Starbucks in the casinos.

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