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Youths say boxing gym benefits them personally and academically

When it comes to keeping youths active, on top of schoolwork and off the streets, many of them turn to sports. One gym that offers opportunities to train in boxing and receive tutoring in school is North Las Vegas Center Ring Boxing, 1018 Fremont St.

Book Briefs

Book events scheduled this week include signings for “Fade Sag Crumble: Ten Las Vegas Writers Confront Decay,” “Feathers & Gifts” and “Confessions of a Guidette.”

Literary Las Vegas: Donna M. Quick

A gypsy curse, dreams of a mysterious woman later spotted in a 60-year-old photograph, family secrets and a gay man looking for acceptance from his retired minister grandfather fill the pages of local author Donna M. Quick’s novel “Hallowed Illusions.” For more information about the book, visit iuniverse.com or Quick can be contacted at donnamquick@hotmail.com.

Dining pick of the week: El Rancho Mexican

El Rancho Mexican is a fusion restaurant without all the fuss and fancy trimmings that many associate with fusion dining.

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Free lecture series designed to engage community

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas’ University Forum lecture series is in its 28th year, and its purpose of providing engaging presentations to the local community still holds true since its inception.

Police say precautions can help ensure horror-free Halloween

Officials throughout the Las Vegas Valley are taking measures to ensure safety during Halloween this year, alerting residents of suggested trick-or-treating hours and hosting events to promote alternative ways of celebrating.

Favorite Sons & Daughters

Katie Eklund, 17, has been named Miss Las Vegas Teen USA.

Local coach recalls lifetime of inspiring valley youths

You might be impressed when Jan VanTuyl tells you he’s been teaching in the Clark County School District for 40 years, but that pales in comparison to the 60 years he’s been coaching overall. He was the inspiration for the first gymnastics team in Henderson and is currently building a new tennis team at Desert Pines High School.

Southern Nevada Musical Arts Society’s concert to feature eclectic compositions

The Southern Nevada Musical Arts Society plans to kick off its 49th season this week by pushing the musical envelope in a concert that members hope will attract people who have never seen the classically trained group perform before.
The group — made up of the full Musical Arts Chorus and the select Musical Arts Singers — typically performs works by big-name classical composers such as Mozart, Handel, Bach and Beethoven. But the show scheduled for 2 p.m. Saturday at the Winchester Cultural Center, 3130 S. McLeod Drive, is set to open with “Missa Criolla,” a contemporary Mass by Argentinean composer Ariel Ramirez.

Pink Floyd laser show set for Henderson Pavilion

Using lights, special effects and video choreographed to the songs of Pink Floyd, Paramount’s LaserSpectacular is coming to Henderson.

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