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Thirteen local restaurants are scheduled to participate in the Building Champions Against the Odds Campaign to benefit the Nevada Children's Center on Wednesday, International Children's Day.

The campaign is taken from the nonprofit center's slogan, as it works to rehabilitate children against the odds, as many of its clients are working to overcome challenges due to mental and/or behavioral issues.

On Wednesday, participating restaurants have pledged to donate between 10 and 20 percent of their revenue to the center. Restaurants scheduled to take part include Sammy's Woodfired Pizza, 7160 N. Durango Drive, and Joe's Crab Shack, 1991 N. Rainbow Blvd.

Diners are asked to bring a flier that can be downloaded at nccenter.org.

Springs Preserve to host
Brews and Blues Festival

The Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd., is scheduled to host the Brews and Blues Festival from 4 to 8 p.m. Saturday.

Breweries scheduled to participate include New Belgium, Widmer Bros., Kona, Tenaya Creek and more.

Performances by local and regional bands also are planned for two stages.

Advance tickets are $25 per person and $30 the day of the event. Springs Preserve members receive $5 off.

To purchase advance tickets, visit vegasbrewsandblues.com.

Harry O's BBQ announces reality show, hosts lunch for veterans

Harry O's BBQ, 1616 Las Vegas Blvd. South at Oakey Boulevard, is preparing to begin filming a reality show about the restaurant, which is slated to air on Vegas TV KTUD channel 25 and cable 14.

In celebration of Armed Forces Day and to mark the true meaning of Memorial Day, Harry O's BBQ planned to serve a complimentary lunch to 100 members of the Las Vegas chapter of the United States Veterans Initiative.

Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman was scheduled to attend the May 21 event and assist in a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the restaurant's grand opening.

For more information about the reality show's pilot, which is set to air this summer, visit vegastv.com.

Texas Station to host
Jerry Tiffe Spaghetti Social today

Texas Station plans to present the Jerry Tiffe Spaghetti Social at 4:30 p.m. today at the Dallas Events Center, 2101 Texas Star Lane.

The all-you-can-eat pasta buffet is open to guests of all ages, but those under 21 must be accompanied by an adult.

Tickets are $13 and are available by calling 547-5300.

Bar+Bistro announces
happy hour specials

Bar+Bistro at The Arts Factory, 107 E. Charleston Blvd., is offering happy hour specials Monday through Friday.

From 5 to 7 p.m. Monday through Wednesday and Friday, patrons can get $1 Pabst Blue Ribbon, $2 sangria and $3 well drinks.

From 5 to 7 p.m. Thursdays in the Neighborhood Living Room, patrons can get 50 percent off all drinks.

For more information, call 202-6060 or visit barbistroaf.com.

start and end your day at the beat

The Beat Coffeehouse, 520 Fremont St., offers happy start specials of $1 drip coffee and $1 muffin of the day from 7 to 9 a.m. Monday through Friday.

Happy finish specials of $1 Pabst Blue Ribbon and $1 half Slap & Tickle sandwich are available from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday through Saturday.

For more information, call 686-3164 or visit thebeatlv.com.

Springs Cafe hosting Sunday brunch

The Springs Cafe at the Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd., plans to host an a la carte brunch from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. every Sunday through June.

The cost is $21 for adults, $12.50 for children ages 4 to 12 and free for children 3 or younger. Coffee and soda are included.

Springs Preserve members receive 10 percent off the brunches.

Reservations are required. For reservations, call 822-8716.

Il Vino Cucina & Wine Bar promotion will help Three Square food bank

Il Vino Cucina & Wine Bar inside Aliante Station, 7300 Aliante Parkway, is offering a promotion to assist the Three Square food bank.

For every wine bottle purchase, the restaurant plans to donate $1 to Three Square.

For more information about Il Vino, call 692-7477.