The Clark County Department of Environment and Sustainability has issued a dust advisory for Sunday, June 28, to advise residents and local construction sites of the possibility of elevated levelsof blowing dust due to the forecast of high winds in our area. Airborne dust is a form of inhalable air pollution called particulate matter or PM, which aggravates … [Read more...] about Air Quality Dust Advisory Issued for Sunday
Clark County to Open Two Water Parks June 29 With COVID-19 Safety Guidelines in Place
Clark County Parks & Recreation will begin opening a limited number of pools on Monday, June 29, for open swim starting with the outdoor water parks at Desert Breeze and Hollywood recreation centers. Due to health and safety guidelines to limit the spread of COVID-19, visitor capacity will be 50 people at each pool and reservations will be required for each … [Read more...] about Clark County to Open Two Water Parks June 29 With COVID-19 Safety Guidelines in Place
The Library District Fully Opens Services & Browsing While Maintaining Social Distancing Guidelines & Safety Measures
The Las Vegas-Clark County Library District has announced the reinstatement of library branch services and activities just in time for summer reading and enjoyment, while still adhering to safe social distancing guidelines. Library customers can again browse book stacks, use study rooms, and enjoy limited seating (to allow for social distancing), and children and families are … [Read more...] about The Library District Fully Opens Services & Browsing While Maintaining Social Distancing Guidelines & Safety Measures
From this week’s CooksSalon
Tip for the times - Need some foodie-style amusement? International Movie Data Base {imdb}, a boffo information source for not just movies, but tv series, casts, stars, production folks, and other assorted celebrities, rates these selections as “The Best Food Themed Movies and Series” – popcorn slightly extra. Also this week - Bacon Peanut … [Read more...] about From this week’s CooksSalon
Mysterious Indian carving from Carson Valley
By Dennis Cassinelli Last week, I received a book order from Judy Conrad at the Douglas County Historical Museum in Gardnerville. This reminded me that I should re-tell the interesting story about a mysterious Indian artifact that was found several years ago in Carson Valley. I had donated a sizable collection of Indian artifacts to the Carson Valley Museum and … [Read more...] about Mysterious Indian carving from Carson Valley