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Anthony, Youngsters to Plant Arbor Day Tree in Majestic Park

Anthony, Youngsters to Plant Arbor Day Tree in Majestic Park

 

Las Vegas Councilman Stavros Anthony will join first- and second-grade classes from Eileen Conners Elementary School to plant a shoestring acacia tree at 10 a.m. Wednesday, May 9, in Majestic Park in honor of Arbor Day.

The children also will bury a time capsule with the tree. Majestic Park is located at 3997 Hualapai Way. The tree will be planted near the Hualapai/Alexander Road entrance. 

Laura Eisenberg, a community forester with the Nevada Division of Forestry, will present the city with a Tree City USA flag, marking the 20th year Las Vegas has earned this recognition from the National Arbor Day Foundation because of its program to care for community trees.

Free Family Movies, Plays in Centennial Hills Park

Free Family Movies, Plays in Centennial Hills Park

 

Bring blankets or folding chairs for free weekend events this spring beginning Friday night at Centennial Hills Park Amphitheatre, 7101 N. Buffalo Drive.

Scheduled events include:

  • Friday, March 30, 6:30 p.m. - PG-rated family movie, “Kung Fu Panda 2.”
  • Saturday, April 14, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. - Live music by the Doolittle Senior Center’s “Never Too Late Band,” followed by an Old West-style melodrama provided by Bonnie Springs Ranch. A variety of Ward 6 vendors will offer food and refreshments for sale.
  • Friday, April 20, 6:30 p.m. - PG-rated family film “Puss in Boots.”

Mojave Max Watch, Contest Begin Thursday

Mojave Max Watch, Contest Begin Thursday

Groundhog Day arrives Thursday and in southern Nevada, the “Mojave Max Watch” will begin. 

Although the live Mojave Max is still sleeping, people are invited to visit the desert tortoise at the Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area Visitor’s Center and join the Mojave Max Watch between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. daily.  A special display has been set up where everyone can participate in predicting and watching for his emergence.

While Punxsutawney Phil, the famous groundhog, is pulled from his burrow and asked if he sees his shadow, Mojave Max simply waits for the moment when the daylight and weather are just right before coming out from his burrow and proclaiming spring.

Bored Kids Have Plenty of Choices in Southern Nevada

Bored Kids Have Plenty of Choices in Southern Nevada

Throughout the valley, kids with time on their hands during winter break can find fun.

"I'm bored. What are we doing today?"

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Fall Harvest Festival at The Farm

 

Most people don’t image Las Vegas as a home for a farm, but there is one tucked away on Grand Teton Drive near the corner of Tenaya Way.

The Farm will be hosting a Fall Harvest Festival starting Friday and going through the end of the month. There is a maze, pony and hay rides, carnival rides for children, a pumpkin patch, face painting and concession stands. The rides and concessions will be open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Saturdays and Sundays. Admission is free.

“It never ceases to amaze me how hard our volunteers work, including dozens of troops from Nellis Air Force Base, to create a wonderful, old-fashioned experience for our community,” said Sharon Linsenbardt, longtime owner of The Farm and host of the annual festival.  “They are truly dedicated, and we couldn’t do it without them.”

Free Movie Friday Night

Free Movie Friday Night

 

The city of Las Vegas plays host to a free movie in the park at 7 p.m. Friday at the Centennial Hills Park Amphitheatre, 7101 N. Buffalo Drive.

The family-friendly film will be “Casper,” an animated film rated PG.