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Things to Do in Paradise/Downtown May 1-7

Event highlights this week include Nevada Ballet Theatre’s 40-year celebration, a Science Expo Day, the 15th annual Lei Day Polynesian Festival and a Las Vegas Philharmonic Guild benefit luncheon.

Dining pick of the week: Yama Sushi

There are many reasons to enjoy sushi. One answer lies in the fact that sushi is not a particularly fattening food.

Charity emphasizes focus on diversity in adoption services

Jewish Family Service Agency executive director Christina Primack said the group’s Open Arms Adoption Agency unites at least 150 families annually, regardless of religious affiliation, race or sexual orientation.

 
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Sweeney Avenue namesake little known around town

In the heart of the Huntridge neighborhood is a section of streets with the names of figures who played significant roles in Las Vegas history. Among these is Sweeney Avenue, situated between Bracken and Wengert Avenues.

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Lessons prepare toddlers, kids for swim season

Pool safety is among the summer’s hot topics, especially when children are involved. Las Vegas, North Las Vegas and Henderson officials are encouraging parents to take part in safety precautions and enroll their children in swim lessons.

Beat the heat at Arizona Hot Springs

With the temperatures warming up, it’s almost time to wrap up the spring hiking season in Lake Mead National Recreation Area. With that in mind, you might want to sneak in one more low-elevation trail before it becomes unbearably hot and unsafe to do so.

Backyard microclimates support tender citruses

Question: Inspired by you, I have planted a tree from your recommended tree list and another that I don’t think is in there, a Meyer lemon. I planted a lemon after seeing other people in the valley having success with it. I would like to know what precautions I should take growing a lemon tree here.

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Literary Las Vegas: Ben Wood

It’s estimated that approximately 3,500 Jewish men, women and children owe their lives to Italian government officials who refused to surrender Jews fleeing into Italian areas of occupation during World War II. In “Defying Evil: How the Italian Army Saved Croatian Jews During the Holocaust,” high school history teacher Ben Wood outlines the bureaucratic strategies used to thwart the operations of the Nazi-occupied Croatian government.

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