In its first year, Adam’s Place Center for Grieving Children and Families has helped more than 150 children cope with grief, partnered with Clark County School District guidance counselors, moved from shared space in a school to its own modest home on Alta Drive and became a unique valleywide resource educating and encouraging discussions about how to pick up the pieces when tragedy strikes.
With more than 60,000 kids who used to be on a 12-month school schedule now out of class during the summer months for the first time, parents may be wondering what options they have. The Boys & Girls Clubs of Las Vegas and Henderson offer an inexpensive program to help keep kids occupied.
The Bobby Wheat Gallery at Tivoli Village is small, but it’s hoping to have a big impact on the visual arts scene in the Summerlin area.
Abandoned dogs in Las Vegas are finding a second chance at life in Canada. Foreclosed Upon Pets Inc. is shipping small dogs to Vancouver, British Columbia, to help meet a demand there for small dogs.
Many Meals On Wheels programs nationwide are struggling due to the increase in the price of gas, which has administrators of the Las Vegas program looking for ways to streamline their operation.
In a 5-0 vote, the Henderson City Council approved a land purchase agreement with the developers of Union Village for 150.72 net acres for $11.6 million at the June 14 council meeting.
Henderson Councilwoman Gerri Schroder held her first N eighborhood C onnections meeting since her re-election to answer questions and give an update on Ward 1.
