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Social groups allow former Chicagoans to reconnect

Chowing down on deep-dish pizza, gyros and Chicago hot dogs, a group of Windy City natives gathered Nov. 19 at the TASTE A Chi-Town Eatery in Centennial Hills for two of their favorite pastimes: watching Chicago sports and eating Chicago food.

Dining Pick of the Week: Nacho Daddy

Nacho Daddy is an American grill with a Mexican flair from chef Mike Aragonez.

City expected to sign off land sale near airport

The city of Henderson is expected to see new development as three investors work together to purchase a parcel of land near the Henderson Executive Airport.

Las Vegas Zoo chimpanzee celebrates birthday with family, friends

Terry celebrated his 33rd birthday like many people do: with cake, presents and his closets friends and family singing “Happy Birthday.” But Terry isn’t your average birthday celebrant. He’s a chimpanzee.

Planetarium hosts show on Mayan prophecies

While some people prepare for the end of the world on Dec. 21, the College of Southern Nevada’s planetarium is featuring a show to dispel the idea that if anything cataclysmic does happen on that date, it will not be because the Mayans predicted it centuries ago.

Henderson is sprucing up for WinterFest

With the theme of an “Old-Fashioned Christmas Delight,” WinterFest returns to Henderson to celebrate the holiday season.
The three-day event is scheduled for Dec. 13-15 at the Henderson Events Plaza, 200 S. Water St. Admission is free.
For the second year, the city is hoping to host its evening light parade, which is scheduled at 5 p.m. Dec. 15.

Heritage Holidays to light up Clark County Museum

The Clark County Museum isn’t just honoring the holidays but is also paying tribute to Las Vegas’ history during the season with its annual Heritage Holiday celebration.
During December, the museum, 1830 S. Boulder Highway, is expected to take its historical homes on Heritage Street, which depict certain Las Vegas houses throughout the decades, and decorate them with traditional ornaments, lights and fixtures true to their time.

Holiday festival to light up The Lakes

Every year The Lakes Festival of Lights rings in the holiday season in a fun way for families from across the Las Vegas Valley. This year’s event is slated for noon to 10 p.m. Dec. 8 at the intersection of Lake East Drive and Lake Sahara Drive.

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