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Autumn Chase Homeowners Association calms, feels aftereffects

The North Las Vegas community made headlines in recent years due to the exploits of former association president Joseph Bitsky. A YouTube video of Bitsky trading barbs with homeowner Joe Salvatore went viral, association finances and elections were questioned, and Bitsky was convicted of coercion stemming from an HOA meeting in which he allegedly locked association members in his home over a meeting recording.

Blind Date offers a chance to view the world through visual impairment

Blind Date is a dining experience wherein participants wear sleep shades and get a glimpse of the challenges faced by those who live with a vision disability. The second annual event is planned for 6 p.m. May 3 at Texas Station, 2101 Texas Star Lane.

Steampunk fashion show, photo shoot to benefit Clark County Museum

Retroscope Fashions is planning to host another photo odyssey and fashion show next month at the Clark County Museum. Laura Jones, an organizer for the event, said the concept started last year as an opportunity for photographers, both professional and hobbyists, to take pictures of models in vintage costumes at the museum, 1830 S. Boulder Highway.

Symposiums planned for homeowners seeking assistance

Real estate agent Greg Smith has hosted two of a planned nine symposiums on short sales, foreclosures and mortgage insecurity. He gathered real estate experts, loan adjusters, attorneys and credit professionals for those whose homes are at the brink or deeply immersed in jeopardy.

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Dining pick of the week: Bread & Butter

Former Bouchon baker Chris Herrin has created a restaurant that pays tribute to dough, from chewy bagels to croissants, macaroons, cookies and the Bread & Butter “Hostess Cupcake.”

Joblessness inspires opening of volunteer clinics

Effects of the recession can be seen, felt and heard throughout the valley. People have lost jobs, homes and other necessities in the last few years.

Hope can carry victims beyond pain to survival

I wanted your opinion on the word “victim.” I feel like the word “victim” has become a negative term in our society because people confuse being a victim with having victim mentality. Given the definition of victim (someone who is harmed, injured, killed), there should be no shame in being called a victim or in calling yourself a victim. It is simply a fact (e.g., I am a hurricane victim). Given that, being a victim has little to do with how one responds to being a victim.

Mayor hopes to add NBA team to list of downtown’s strides

In the first State of the City address during her tenure, Las Vegas Mayor Carolyn Goodman focused on one area she believes is essential to the city as a whole: downtown.

Science festival to feature fun, education for families

The second annual Las Vegas Science Festival is scheduled to begin Sunday and is an opportunity for locals to experience free educational programs.

Silvertones singing for 20 years

The Silvertones singing group plans to mark two decades with a special show, “20 Years of Music,” scheduled for Saturday and Sunday at the Starbright Theatre.

UNLV rodeo competitors prepare for Friday and Saturday regional finals

Fourteen national and 25 regional titles are among the accolades the University of Nevada, Las Vegas rodeo team possesses. Come this weekend, 17 of the university’s team members hope to add one more title to the list.