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Four-phase program aimed at transforming Southern Nevadans’ lives

When it comes to second chances, not everyone is fortunate enough to obtain them. But for residents at the Las Vegas Rescue Mission, 480 W. Bonanza Road, second chances are the focus of its work and programs.

Dining pick of the week: Thai Thai

You’re not seeing double. It’s just that this restaurant believes its Thai food is twice as good as any other Thai restaurant.

Tennis foundation helps net scholarships for valley students

The Marty Hennessy Junior Tennis Foundation offers local kids an opportunity to learn the game of tennis. In return, they have to become upstanding young people. Members are expected to volunteer with the foundation, perform community service, be stellar students and act as mentors for younger kids.

Downtown event seeks to conjure environmentally friendly commerce

For one weekend, a downtown street block typically overcome by blight and empty storefronts was transformed into a budding area of eco-friendly businesses, resources and classes as part of the Build a Greener Block initiative.

City and county experts step in when pest problems surface

Whom do you call when bugs bug you or vermin threaten your quality of life? Various entities in the valley deal with vector control, which involves limiting or eradicating insects or wild animals that transmit disease.

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MEDIAN IMPROVEMENTS TO CAUSE LANE RESTRICTIONS ON ANN ROAD, VEGAS DRIVE

Longtime local congregation set to build new church

Seventy-year-old NorthGate Christian Church, a branch of International Church of the Foursquare Gospel, recently broke ground on a $1.75 million worship center at Washburn Road and Donna Street.

Quiet Black Canyon river trip awaits

People come from throughout the world to visit Black Canyon, the 12-mile gorge of the Colorado River running downstream from Hoover Dam to Willow Beach, Ariz. Yet, even though it is practically in our backyards, many Southern Nevadans have not even heard of it, let alone cruised its waters.

Fruit tree selection based on chill hours

Question: I am in the process of ordering a couple of fruit trees online. What are the chill hours for Sun City Anthem in Henderson? I thought it was 300 hours or less. A couple of apricot trees you have recommended have been 400 and 500 hours (Blenheim and Royal Rosa), and I am wondering if that is too many.

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