Hailie Monkarsh was looking forward to her final softball season at The Meadows School. She had played competitive softball since she was a kid in Northwest Girls Softball and then moving into travel ball and then to high school softball. But one game into her senior season, it all ended. First, schools were closed due to the coronavirus crisis and with the … [Read more...] about Meadow’s Monkarsh misses chance for softball glory in senior season
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County Parks & Recreation Department to Offer Second Van to Host More `In It Together SNV’ Dance Parties
Starting Wednesday, the Clark County Department of Parks and Recreation will have a second van hitting local streets to bring more driveway dance parties to Southern Nevada residents who are enjoying the popular program as part of the “In It Together SNV” initiative. Hours of operation also are changing to two shifts – 10 a.m. to noon and 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Monday through … [Read more...] about County Parks & Recreation Department to Offer Second Van to Host More `In It Together SNV’ Dance Parties
Curbside Nevada: A helpline for doctors, by doctors
As told to Kim Palchikoff by Dr. Lesley Dickson, a psychiatrist for 34 years Often medical personnel treating patients with COVID-19 experience enormous psychological stress. In late April, 14 Nevada psychiatrists, including three from Reno, established “Curbside Nevada,” a volunteer-based help line for doctors, nurses and first responders treating patients with … [Read more...] about Curbside Nevada: A helpline for doctors, by doctors
Drive-Thru COVID-19 Test Site to be Offered as Part of Effort to Re-Open Economy
Clark County and University Medical Center will launch a by appointment-only, drive-thru testing program at the Orleans Hotel & Casino on Tuesday, May 5, and Wednesday, May 6, as an initial step toward expanding the community’s capacity to make COVID-19 testing more widely available to the public.Starting today, the public can schedule an appointment to be … [Read more...] about Drive-Thru COVID-19 Test Site to be Offered as Part of Effort to Re-Open Economy
Learning at Home: 5 Tips for Teaching Children Financial Literacy
StatePoint If you have school-age children, you are probably one of the many parents facing the challenge of educating your kids at home. While there are countless learning options available—from virtual music classes to videos about zoo animals—financial literacy is one important subject that should not be overlooked. Teaching your children financial literacy gives … [Read more...] about Learning at Home: 5 Tips for Teaching Children Financial Literacy