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UNLV Medicine’s new center to offer support for Las Vegas families dealing with autism

Actress Pia Zadora wants families in the valley dealing with autism to know that “it’s going to get better.” Her now 19-year-old son was diagnosed with autism 15 years ago, and she was on hand Oct. 13 to celebrate the opening of the UNLV Medicine Ackerman Center for Autism and Neurodevelopment Solutions.

Clark High School freshman wins seven medals in History Olympiad competition

One student is out to put Las Vegas on the map. Fifteen-year-old Eshaan Vakil of Summerlin came away with seven medals, including gold, at the International History Olympiad held July 17-24 at the University of Hawaii at Manoa in Honolulu.

Boy Scout troop marks 50 years of impacting the Las Vegas Valley community

Fifty years of learning. Fifty years of fun. Boy Scout Troop 102, part of the Bighorn District, marked its 50th anniversary Sept. 24 with a special celebration at Westminster Presbyterian Church, its home since 1966.

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Las Vegas’ First Friday to celebrate voting with Suffrage theme

The First Friday arts festival is Nov 3 at venues throughout the 18b Arts District. In celebration of the upcoming election, the theme for November is Suffrage, the right to vote.

Fantasy takes flight in ‘Books do not Have Wings’

The rhyme is irresistible, evocative of a hip-hop tune in “Books do not Have Wings,” by Brynne Barnes with illustrations by Rogério Coelho.

Literary Las Vegas: Scott R. Abella

Timed to coincide with the 100th anniversary of the National Park Service, the book “Conserving America’s National Parks” by local author Scott R. Abella tells the story of challenges and successes in conservation efforts in the United State’s more than 400 national parks.

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