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Students zero in on education at Mayors Prayer Breakfast

For a group of about 200 high school students, their Nov. 15 breakfast was certainly the most important meal of the day. Students from across the Las Vegas Valley met with teachers and public officials for the 2012 Mayors Prayer Breakfast at Texas Station.

Dining Pick of the Week: Gaati Thai Kitchen

Gaati is Thai for coconut milk, a common ingredient for many Thai dishes, including curries, soups, drinks and desserts.

Things to do in Paradise/Downtown Nov. 27-Dec. 3

The Nevada Conservatory Theatre is set to perform Tom Stoppard’s play “Arcadia” at 8 p.m. Saturday and Dec. 6-8, with matinees at 2 p.m. Sunday and Dec. 9 in the Judy Bayley Theatre at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway. Tickets start at $20. Call 702-895-2787 or visit pac.unlv.edu.

Architectural company recruits community’s help

An architecture and design gallery in Art Square wants to start a communitywide discussion about the city’s architectural landscape and wants to hear from you.

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Iron chelate bolsters leaves on lemon trees

Question: I have a small lemon tree growing in a large container. I now have many small lemons on it, which seem to be getting larger. My problem is that the leaves are a sickly, yellow color.

Live animals lend authenticity to church’s Nativity production

They don’t have lines of dialogue, but they are a vital part of the show. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints puts on a live Nativity each year, and sheep, burros, horses and goats are part of the cast. Mark Milford’s job is securing the animals for the show.

Support group looks to help those with Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease

Northwest Las Vegas resident Virginia Mamone, 39, knows CMT all too well. Because of the confusing name, Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease, she tells people it is a neuromuscular disorder. She has had it for roughly 15 years. It began as a tingling in both of her little fingers.

Revival of Summerlin Centre a harbinger of good things to come

Could it be that Summerlin is leading the way toward an economic recovery for Las Vegas? After almost five years of inactivity, what will ultimately become the very heart of Summerlin has begun to make its long-awaited resurgence.

Overcrowded Wright Elementary considers year-round option

Wright Elementary School was built to hold about 800 students, but today it has an enrollment of more than 1,200. If something doesn’t change, it will be forced to turn back to year-round schooling.

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