By Kirk Kern Last year, Skye Canyon resident Lori Dosa was scrolling through social media when she saw something that caught her eye ... but not necessarily in a good way, It was a post recruiting residents for the Las Vegas Fire & Rescue Citizens Academy. Dosa thought back to when her Southern California home was damaged in a wildfire. She thought about how she … [Read more...] about Skye Canyon’s Dosa certified in fire safety
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Library’s summer reading program kicks off May 15
215 News Looking for fun and engaging ways to keep everyone learning this summer? The Library District’s Summer Challenge reading and activities program for kids, teens and adults takes place from May 15 to July 31, featuring great prizes from the Vegas Golden Knights, Las Vegas Raiders, Smith Center, Freed’s Bakery, plus free Library District swag and … [Read more...] about Library’s summer reading program kicks off May 15
Fostering at-risk children can benefit children, parents
By Kirk Kern Katie Krikorian has been fostering children through Clark County Family Services for about five years, checking off a goal she had set when she got married and had three biological kids. “I came from a huge family and we were very inclusive,” she said. “So it’s just the kind of family that I wanted to have for myself as well.” So once her three children … [Read more...] about Fostering at-risk children can benefit children, parents
Brune eyes ‘smart growth’ for Skye Canyon
By Dave Berns Las Vegas City Council Member Nancy Brune was elected to the five-member panel in November 2022. Her district includes Skye Canyon, along with Tule Springs, the Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument and master-planned communities, including Floyd Lamb Park. Before running for office, Brune served as the founding executive director of the … [Read more...] about Brune eyes ‘smart growth’ for Skye Canyon
Drive-thru ‘Curbside Care’ Event Sept. 12
Clark County Commissioner Michael Naft is hosting a “Curbside Care” event open to all residents. Services will include free flu shots, secure shredding, electronics recycling, medication disposal, and personal care giveaways while supplies last. Residents are invited to attend the drive-thru event Saturday, Sept. 12, 10 a.m. to noon at the Windmill Library located at … [Read more...] about Drive-thru ‘Curbside Care’ Event Sept. 12