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Dining pick of the week: Mar y Tierra

Mexican seafood is delicious when prepared with the fiery sauces and spices common to Mexican cuisine. Seafood is king here, but the restaurant also has “land” dishes.

Area briefing

SEMINAR TO FOCUS ON WORKPLACE VIOLENCE PREVENTION

Home heating systems can be risky if neglected

Before the crackle of the fireplace or the hum of the heater play soundtrack to winter, local air-quality experts say taking certain steps are safety musts.

Apricot spread depends on its rootstock

Question: Before I plant my apricot tree this spring, I would like to know how much space I should allocate for it. Does a Blenheim apricot lend itself to close pruning?

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Kirk and Rhonda Clausen were honored Sept. 14 by the United Way of Southern Nevada at its Tocqueville Society annual dinner at Cili’s Restaurant at Bali Hai Golf Club .

Letters to the Editor

As a new Las Vegas resident of only six weeks, I was shocked and saddened to read (“Pitching In” and related articles, Centennial View, Oct. 18) that the entire state of Nevada and Las Vegas in particular rank so far down the list for pitching in and volunteering in one way or another.

Gallery shows

n An open house to promote the art of Les Post and Ambrosia Cafe is planned from 4 to 8 p.m. Saturday at Ambrosia Cafe, 7377 S. Jones Blvd., Suite 116. Food, live music and an artist meet-and-greet is scheduled. A raffle is planned for some of the Post’s prints. One complimentary glass of wine or bottle of beer will be given to attendees 21 or older. Visit lespostphotographicart.com or call 320-250-0617.

A la carte

LES KINCAID TO INSTRUCT CLASS
ON SOUPS AND STEWS

Area Briefing

JUSTICE COURT TO BE IN SESSION
to help homeless during event

Nathan Adelson Hospice to have presence at MountainView Hospital

Nathan Adelson Hospice plans to move from its current location at 3391 N. Buffalo Drive to a new, expanded location at the MountainView Medical Office Building, 3150 N. Tenaya Way. MountainView will provide meals, linens, security, maintenance and a chapel for meditation to the hospice.

Philanthropists — rich or poor — enjoy giving money away

What is the psychology of philanthropy? I’m wondering why some wealthy people give a lot of money away to good causes, but other wealthy people don’t. And do you think a wealthy American has an obligation to give to American charities instead of global charities? — L.A., Kansas City, Kan.

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