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Donated Prom Gowns Prove Perfect Fit for Designers and Young Women in Need

Donated Prom Gowns Prove Perfect Fit for Designers and Young Women in Need

A partnership between the school district and local vendors helps young ladies find a dress for the big night.

Dolled up in a short pink floral dress, Erica Magallon made walking a runway look easy Saturday afternoon at the Fashion Show mall when she showed off her prom dress for the first time. “It’s like I’ve been doing it forever,” said Magallon, the 18-year-old Desert Pines High School senior’s first time on the catwalk.

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Alderman Hosts Neighborhood Meeting About Schools

Alderman Hosts Neighborhood Meeting About Schools

 

Clark County School District (CCSD) Trustee Lorraine Alderman will host another meeting time for residents to speak with her in an informal setting about topics of interest related to schools.

People may stop by to visit with Alderman between 9:30 and 11 a.m. Wednesday at the grocery store Marketon, 755 N. Nellis Blvd. It is near the intersection of N. Nellis Blvd and Harris Ave. A Spanish translator will be available at the event.

“By meeting in a neighborhood, I want to reach residents near where they live or work,” Alderman said. “It provides an opportunity for people to drop by without an appointment, and if they find this initial effort beneficial, I plan to hold similar events in other neighborhoods during the months ahead.”

You can view maps of the districts for the Board of School Trustees at http://ccsd.net/trustees.

Workshop Offered for Summer Business Institute

 

Clark County is looking for motivated teenagers to take part in this year’s Summer Business Institute.

The institute provides summer jobs for teenagers in a variety of professional fields from law and medicine to education and communication. The county, Clark County School District and more than 80 area businesses are involved in the program.

Applications are due by 5 p.m. Friday, March 9. That is why County Commissioner Lawrence Weekly is holding a special workshop Saturday to help kids with the application process.

The first workshop will be from 9 to 11 a.m., at the Walnut Community Center, 3075 N. Walnut Road. The second workshop will be from noon to 2 p.m. at the Person Community Center, 625 W. Carey Avenue. The workshops will give students access to computers and staff to help with applications.

Upcoming Children's Shows Spoof Fairytales

Upcoming Children's Shows Spoof Fairytales

 

“Teatime with Fairytale Royalty” will be the next production show put on by the students of East Career & Technical Academy.

The children’s show contains a pair of one-act plays, as well as audience interaction and snacks. Both plays spoof traditional fairytales. Shows take place at 2 p.m. March 22, 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. March 23, and noon March 24.

General admission tickets cost $8 and reserved seating can be purchased for $12 before March 15, and both include a meal along with the show. Some tickets will be available at the door. Tickets can be purchased at the East Tech Main Office, 6705 E. Vegas Valley.

Youth Deaths by Gunshot Ready for Review

The two incidents happened very close together before the holidays.

The cases of two children who fatally shot themselves in separate incidents in December have been forwarded to the Clark County district attorney's office for review, a Las Vegas police official said Thursday.

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Drop Off the Kids and Have Some Fun

Drop Off the Kids and Have Some Fun

A little sanity for parents and a little fun for kids will be combined next week at a northeast-area recreation center.

Robert E. “Bob” Price Recreation Center’s Kids Nite Out and Holiday Pajama Jam is a one-night solution to the holiday craze. Parents can bring their children to the center, located at 2050 Bonnie Lane, from 6 to 9:30 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 16 and venture out to complete the rest of their holiday shopping.

During the Holiday Pajama Jam for ages 3 to 5 years old  and Kids Nite Out for ages 6 to 12 years old, children will create crafts, play games and watch a movie. Dinner also will be served. Children should arrive in their pajamas, and younger children should bring a pillow and a blanket.

Because space is limited, registration is required by Wednesday, Dec. 14. Cost is $10 per child. Those interested can call Price Recreation Center at 455-7600.

Fifth Graders Win RTC Art Contest

Fifth Graders Win RTC Art Contest

 

Two area fifth-grade students took top honors in a recent anti-graffiti art contest.

The Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada (RTC) honored Carlos Gonzalez of Ruby Thomas Elementary School and Ashtyn Fink of the Meadows School as the grand prize winners of the Anti-Graffiti Art Contest at a special D.A.R.E. event hosted by the RTC Thursday night.

Their winning artwork was unveiled on a 40-foot RTC vehicle before an audience of friends and family.

All of the artwork was created by local fifth-grade students. More than 20 local elementary schools participated in this year’s contest, submitting more than 475 entries. The entries were narrowed down to 10, and the winners were selected by an online community poll.