215 News Looking for fun and engaging ways to keep everyone learning this summer? The Library District’s Summer Challenge reading and activities program for kids, teens and adults takes place from May 15 to July 31, featuring great prizes from the Vegas Golden Knights, Las Vegas Raiders, Smith Center, Freed’s Bakery, plus free Library District swag and … [Read more...] about Library’s summer reading program kicks off May 15
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Fostering at-risk children can benefit children, parents
By Kirk Kern Katie Krikorian has been fostering children through Clark County Family Services for about five years, checking off a goal she had set when she got married and had three biological kids. “I came from a huge family and we were very inclusive,” she said. “So it’s just the kind of family that I wanted to have for myself as well.” So once her three children … [Read more...] about Fostering at-risk children can benefit children, parents
Brune eyes ‘smart growth’ for Skye Canyon
By Dave Berns Las Vegas City Council Member Nancy Brune was elected to the five-member panel in November 2022. Her district includes Skye Canyon, along with Tule Springs, the Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument and master-planned communities, including Floyd Lamb Park. Before running for office, Brune served as the founding executive director of the … [Read more...] about Brune eyes ‘smart growth’ for Skye Canyon
Drive-thru ‘Curbside Care’ Event Sept. 12
Clark County Commissioner Michael Naft is hosting a “Curbside Care” event open to all residents. Services will include free flu shots, secure shredding, electronics recycling, medication disposal, and personal care giveaways while supplies last. Residents are invited to attend the drive-thru event Saturday, Sept. 12, 10 a.m. to noon at the Windmill Library located at … [Read more...] about Drive-thru ‘Curbside Care’ Event Sept. 12
Space Still Available in Clark County School Daze Program
Clark County still has space available for parents who need a safe place to send their kids for distance education. Limited funding has been acquired to support families enrolling students ages five to fourteen years of age in the program. As a result of COVID-19 and the continued closure of public school facilities, School Daze is a program where school … [Read more...] about Space Still Available in Clark County School Daze Program