Paradise/Downtown Neighborhood News

THE ATTIC CLOSES AFTER BID TO BOUNCE BACK FROM NEARBY EXPLOSION IN 2010

The Attic Vintage Clothing Company, 1025 S. Main St., has closed for business because of “delaying tactics relating to (its) lawsuit against NV Energy,” according to owner Mayra Politis.

The vintage fashion store that opened in 1992 was forced to downsize from its former 10,000-square-foot building to a 2,000-square-foot facility in July 2010 after an NV Energy substation exploded, causing significant damage to the store and nearby businesses.

Politis filed a lawsuit against NV Energy and Southwest Gas Corp. in December 2011 after struggling to reach financial settlements with both companies for damages to the store. Neither NV Energy nor Southwest Gas have taken blame for the explosion.

“The Attic wants to extend its sincere thanks to the Las Vegas locals, the national and international tourists and celebrities who frequented and supported or store over the years,” Politis said in a statement. “With heavy hearts, we bid you farewell.”

The Attic was known as a popular tourist destination and included clientele such as Drew Barrymore, David Arquette and Carrot Top. It also was featured in a Visa commercial that aired during the final episode of “Seinfeld” in 1998.

COMMISSIONER, COUNCILMAN PLAN
TO host District E Town HALL MEETING

Clark County Commissioner Chris Giunchigliani and Las Vegas City Councilman Bob Coffin plan to host a town hall meeting for District E residents from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Feb. 27 at Park Elementary School, 931 Franklin Ave.

City Council members and state Assemblyman Tick Segerblom are expected to attend and answer questions from residents.

For more information, call 455-3500 or visit clarkcountynv.gov.

WINTER ROSE SOCIETY TO MEET Thursday

The University of Nevada Cooperative Extension, in cooperation with South Valley Rose Society, plans to host a Winter Rose Society meeting at 7 p.m. Thursday at the Lifelong Learning Center, 8050 Paradise Road.

Horticulture specialist Angela O’Callaghan is set to focus on identifying plant deficiencies, diseases and remedies during the class.

For more information, call 257-5555 or email lvmastergardeners@unce.unr.edu.

‘THE SMURFS’ TO BE SCREENED

The Clark County Library, 1401 E. Flamingo Road, is set to show “The Smurfs” as part of its Saturday Family Flix series at 2 p.m. Saturday in the Jewel Box Theater. Call 507-3400 or visit lvccld.org.

FUNDRAISER TO BENEFIT
CHILDREN’S HEART FOUNDATION

Paragon Gaming is set to host Walk with the Heart of a Child, with registration beginning at 7 a.m. Saturday at the Fashion Show mall, 3006 S. Maryland Parkway.

The event includes a 3K walk, a kids zone and a raffle, with proceeds going to the Children’s Heart Foundation.

Registration is $25 for adults, $15 for virtual walkers and $15 for active military personnel, students and seniors.

For more information, call 967-3522 or visit chfn.org.

TOUR OF DEMONSTRATION GARDENS PLANNED FOR 10 AM SATURDAY

The University of Nevada Cooperative Extension plans to host a landscape tour of its Demonstration Gardens at 10 a.m. Saturday beginning at the Lifelong Learning Center, 8050 Paradise Road.

Volunteer Masters Gardeners are scheduled to speak about what to prune and what to replace.

For more information, call 257-5555 or email lvmastergardeners@unce.unr.edu.

EVENT TO AID SMILES FOR SURVIVORS

The Smiles for Survivors Foundation, a nonprofit group that supports local breast cancer patients and survivors, plans to host Smile in Style, a fundraising event, from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Neiman Marcus inside the Fashion Show mall, 3200 Las Vegas Blvd. South. The event is scheduled to include cocktails, a fashion show and a raffle, with proceeds going toward Smiles for Survivors. RSVP by phone at 697-7368 or by email at rsvplasvegas@
neimanmarcus.com.

CITY RECEIVES ADOPTIVE RECREATION GRANT

The city of Las Vegas’ Adaptive Recreation Program received a $5,000 grant Feb. 8 from the National Recreation and Park Association’s 2012 Parks: Return and Restore Program.

Because of the grant, the city plans to provide enrollment in its active recreation sports to injured military personnel free while grant funds last.

Programs include fishing clinics, one-on-one swimming lessons, quad rugby, golf and more.

For more information, call 229-6011 or visit lasvegasnevada.gov.

LAWYER NAMED PARTNER

Attorney Michael V. Cristalli was named a partner at Gordon Silver Attorneys and Counselors at Law, 3960 Howard Hughes Parkway.

Cristalli has litigated high-profile criminal cases in Nevada and created the documentary “The Defenders,” which was developed into a CBS television series by the same name. He is an adjunct professional at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas’ Boyd School of Law.

E BUNNY GEARS UP FOR EASTER OUTREACH

The E BUNNY, a grass-roots community outreach program, has helped make Easter fun for thousands of children in need for 22 years.

The E BUNNY delivers Easter baskets to facilities such as the Las Vegas Rescue Mission, Sunrise Children’s Hospital, Clark County Social Services and Straight from the Streets. In addition, baskets are given to children living in temporary housing and shelters in the poorest areas of Las Vegas and Henderson.

Donations of pre-packaged Easter baskets, which can be purchased at any grocery, drugstore or general department store, are needed.

For more details and drop-off locations, email barbarakenig@aol.com or call 498-9808.