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May 8th, 2008

Lucille’s Smokehouse Bar-B-Que Review

My husband was treated to dinner at Lucille’s Smokehouse a few months ago after finishing up a late night at work. He brought home a few ribs for me to try and I’ve been impatiently waiting until we could all go together!
We finally made it out to Green Valley Ranch in Henderson to try […]

By Heather -- 2 comments

March 21st, 2008

Las Vegas Weekend Events

It’s a busy weekend in Las Vegas so I thought I’d revive the Weekend Events to make sure I get them all in!
~ Check out the large list of Easter Egg hunts around the valley, as well as the Easter Brunches.
~ Green Valley Fine Arts Festival at Henderson Pavilion, 200 S. Green Valley Parkway, […]

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March 21st, 2008

Las Vegas Farmers Markets

Spring has definitely sprung around the valley and with it come the openings of farmers markets!
~ The locations for the Las Vegas Farmers Market vary, so call ahead if you need clarification: 562-2676. Standard hours are 4-8pm. Tuesdays it will be located at Gardens Park, 10401 Garden Park Drive; and Wednesdays at Bruce Trent Park, […]

By Heather -- 1 comment

March 11th, 2008

42nd Annual Sons of Erin Parade & Festival

Southern Nevada’s 42nd Annual Sons of Erin Parade & Festival will take place March 14-17th in downtown Henderson. A carnival opens this Thursday the 13th from 5pm to 10pm.
The two-hour parade will take place on Water Street on Saturday from 10am to noon, followed by a first ever car show which will park on […]

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January 2nd, 2008

The Simpsons House

Everyone remembers the contest several years ago (1997, I think) sponsored by Fox and Pepsi that involved a real house modeled after the one on The Simpsons. I didn’t realize until we moved here that it was just down the street from Vegas in neighboring Henderson.
Barbara Howard, a 63-year-old retired factory worker from Richmond, […]

By Heather -- 2 comments

November 24th, 2007

An Old-Fashioned Christmas

“Step into holidays past on Heritage Street when the restored historic homes will be in old time trim. Travel back in time to the 1920s, 30s, 40s and 50s to enjoy the trees, ornaments and household decorations that made holiday seasons glad for southern Nevadans.”
The Clark County Museum in Henderson will be presenting Heritage Street […]

By Heather -- 1 comment

October 25th, 2007

Henderson Farmer’s Market

I was very happy when I recently found out that there is a real live Farmer’s Market close by! It’s located in Henderson [Vegas suburb] at the Events Pavilion in front of the Henderson City Hall at 240 Water Street. The hours are 9:00 AM until 3:00 PM every Thursday year round. The market website […]

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October 16th, 2007

Human Garbage Chester Stiles Picked Up in Henderson

Chester “Chet” Stiles was pulled over in Henderson yesterday for a routine traffic stop after an officer discovered that his car had no license plate. He produced a California driver’s license that looked nothing like him, and when questioned he admitted who he was and that he was “tired of running.” According to the officer […]

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