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Book briefs

Learn more about book signings, author visits and literary events in Las Vegas.

Bedtime book is for Mom and Dad, not the kids

“Go the F**k to Sleep” certainly looks like a children’s book with lush illustrations. The soft cadence of the poem brings to mind the most beloved of bedtime storybooks. But look again, check your eyes, and you’ll see why you want to keep this book on the highest shelf in your home. Yep, it’s really about as far from a children’s book as any book can be.

A La Carte

Eddie D’s Famous Italian Sandwiches moves to Rainbow Boulevard location

Dining Pick of the Week: El Chamizal

There are some unique dishes served at El Chamizal that you don’t find at many Mexican restaurants, including conejo (rabbit), codorniz (quail), barbecue veal and dry deer meat.

Summon bees to assist with summer squash

A lack of squash development may be due to poor pollination, which is most likely because of cool weather and poor bee activity.

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Anthem Country Club a treat for those partial to par-3

Opened in 1999, the Anthem Country Club offers challenges to every level of player. Played from the championship tees, Anthem achieves a ranking of 72.9 and a slope of 133 and plays to 7,373 yards.

Thousands expected to attend Las Vegas Film Festival

The 2011 Las Vegas Film Festival is planned for July 15-17 at the Las Vegas Hilton, 3000 Paradise Road. It’s the fourth year for the festival and second as one of the only events to screen independent works and honor masters of their craft on a Las Vegas stage.

Things to do

‘The Rat Pack is Back’ to play at the Rio

Las Vegas pet rescue group sends dogs to Canada for adoption

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.

Favorite sons & daughters

Drew Mortensen, 18, has achieved Eagle Scout status in the Boy Scouts of America.

Letter to the editor

The bruising, ugly and underhanded campaign being waged in North Las Vegas Ward 4 by Wade Wagner against his opponent, Councilman Richard Cherchio, has plunged local politics in North Las Vegas to a new low.

Wife needs to reopen attitude toward marriage and her place in it

I’ve been married almost seven years now to the best father to our children, best provider, hardest worker and nicest guy you will ever meet in your life. We communicate — current events are a big part, nothing any deeper. I love talking to him (actually he does most of the talking). I’ve always been a quiet person, but it works for us; I’m a great listener. We get along great, like best friends. The problem is, we don’t talk about feelings or any of that other mushy stuff, and we hardly ever spend any time together. Never have. Since day one when I met him, I knew he was a closed book in that regard. I didn’t mind. I didn’t really want the intimacy anyway.

Age not the only factor in deciding when to leave kids home alone

It’s a tricky thing for parents to decide for the first time when it’s OK to leave their kids home alone. Some states have laws regarding the minimum age a child must be, varying from 8 to 14. In Nevada, it’s not so simple.

Safety briefs

kids to learn how to resist aggression during Nevada Child Seekers classes

Newsmakers

Girl Scouts of Southern Nevada recently honored volunteers during the Daisies & Pearls — Remembering Juliette Low annual meeting and volunteer recognition luncheon.

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