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Maryland Parkway Public Transit Meeting Set

Maryland Parkway Public Transit Meeting Set

County transportation officials continue to study one of the most heavily traveled public transportation corridors in southern Nevada.

The Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada (RTC) will host a third public workshop on improvements along Maryland Parkway between McCarran International Airport and Downtown Las Vegas. The workshop is scheduled for 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. June 27 at The Boulevard Mall, Center Court.

Public input on how to best utilize public transit in the area and on potential street design changes will be sought at the meeting.

Maryland Parkway carries an average of more than 9,000 passengers per day.

Kids' Mix and Yogurt Festival at Sunset Park Saturday

Kids' Mix and Yogurt Festival at Sunset Park Saturday

 

A favorite festival for kids returns to Sunset Park this weekend.

Mix 94.1 and 98.5 KLUC will be hosting the 8th annual Kids' Mix and Frozen Yogurt Festival from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission and parking are both free.

The event will feature all-you-can-eat Golden Spoon Frozen Yogurt for $5, live music, visits from Spider-Man and Thor, a children's carnival and food court.

Kids will also be able to enjoy a coloring station, games, a bounce house and a splash zone.

Disney Channel star Shane Harper, who plays Spencer Walsh on "Good Luck Charlie," will be there from 10:30 a.m. to noon to sign autographs.

Tasting Tips: A Strip Somm Tells You How to Maximize Your UNLVino Experience

Tasting Tips: A Strip Somm Tells You How to Maximize Your UNLVino Experience

You don't want to look like a rookie out there, do you?

The wine-focused fundraiser benefits UNLV's Harrah College of Hotel Administration.

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School Board Hosting Community Meetings for Input on Superintendent Search

School Board Hosting Community Meetings for Input on Superintendent Search

The board delayed a planned national search and wants to continue discussing options. A list of meetings is included.

The Clark County School Board is hosting 12 community meetings in April and May to get public input on the search for a new superintendent.

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UNLVino Expands to Include Mixed Cocktail Event

UNLVino Expands to Include Mixed Cocktail Event

 

The popular fundraiser for UNLV is expanding to include its first ever BAR-b-q Brunch.

Tickets are on sale now for UNLVino’s new brunch which will focus on mixed cocktails and farm-to-table, gourmet offerings from top Las Vegas chefs.

The event will be from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, April 21 at the Keep Memory Alive Events Center at the Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health.

Celebrity chefs, including Scott Conant of Scarpetta, Angelo Sosa of Poppy’s Den and Gustav Mauler of Spiedini will showcase signature dishes. There will also be food from Charlie Palmer Steak, Diego, Fiamma Trattoria & Bar, Mundo, Shibuya and Todd English P.U.B.

The drinks, which will be served at three bars around the event, will be created by renowned mixologist Francesco Lafranconi. Commonwealth will also provide some of its signature classic cocktails.

Police, Community Groups Partner on Family Event

Police, Community Groups Partner on Family Event

 

Metro Police will team with community organizations to provide a safe Easter event for families in a troubled area of Las Vegas.

Along with the 10,000 Kids Partnership, Shield Of Hope and various churches, police will offer what is called a “safe family day” with a message of non-violence. The event will feature a barbecue, games, egg hunt and live music.

It is scheduled to run from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday at Molasky Family Park, 1065 E. Twain (near Cambridge.) For more information, contact Pastor Troy Martinez with 10,000 Kids at 358-9222 or lv10000kids@yahoo.com.

Shaving Heads for Cancer Cure

Shaving Heads for Cancer Cure

 

The Hard Rock Hotel & Casino is helping shave heads to cure childhood cancers.

The resort is hosting a Rock ‘N’ Shave event to benefit St. Baldrick’s Foundation, which funds research for a cure to childhood cancers.

From 3 to 8 p.m. Saturday, local musicians and other celebrities will either shave their heads or shave other peoples’ heads to raise money for the foundation. People interested in having their head shaved or donating to the cause can go to stbaldricks.org.

The event will end with a performance by local rock band Sin City Sinners, which will start at 8 p.m. There will also be prizes and raffles throughout the afternoon, all benefitting the foundation.