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Forrest Griffin to autograph books at Barnes & Noble

By Mandy Walton · June 11, 2009 · 6:11 PM

You’ve seen him on television as an Ultimate Fighter -- or perhaps from your very own ringside seats. This Friday, see him in person and hear him discuss the book he’s written. Forrest Griffin, a fighter and now author, will be at signing copies of his book, “Got Fight” at 7 p.m. at Barnes & Noble , 567 N. Stephanie St. Griffin is a mixed-martial arts trainer at Warrior Training Center in Las Vegas, has been a coach for the ...

Friday night series caters to the whole family

By Mandy Walton · June 5, 2009 · 5:11 PM

If you’re wondering what to do this Friday night, especially when we’re supposed to have one of the coolest days this summer, you might want to head over to the Henderson Events Plaza on Water Street. The City’s Cultural Arts and Tourism Department have planned something new that should please just about everyone.

No more teachers, no more books … But plenty of summer camps!

By Mandy Walton · June 4, 2009 · 5:39 PM

School is out and the kids are bored. Summer break can be especially boring for “tweens,” the kids approaching and just experiencing their teenage years. They aren’t old enough to get a job, yet are too young for playgroups at the park. Long days watching hours of television, playing computer games, and texting can lead to overweight, cranky, and even less-smart kids.

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Hafen is mayor!

By Mandy Walton · June 2, 2009 · 10:06 PM

I attended Councilman Andy Hafen’s election party tonight to await the results in the mayoral race. My family tree goes way back with the Hafens, and I wanted this more than anything for Andy. He has worked so hard.

Prince or princess for a day

By Mandy Walton · May 25, 2009 · 9:12 PM

It was an evening of elegance for little boys and girls at the Prince and Princess Ball for All. The event was held Saturday night at the Black Mountain Recreation Center. The little royal guests were accompanied by their parents and entertained by a DJ. They made their own crowns or wands and had appetizers fit for a royal tea party.

Kudos to a helpful ER nurse at St. Rose

By Mandy Walton · May 22, 2009 · 11:22 AM

I would like to publicly thank and commend Amy, the triage nurse at St. Rose – De Lima’s emergency room, for her help earlier this week. My son burned his hand on the stove a few days prior and a blister had formed. My husband and I were convinced he was OK and without infection or pain because of the way he was acting (normal) and the colorless characteristics of the blister itself.

Check out Paseo Vista Park

By Mandy Walton · May 20, 2009 · 6:13 PM

Paseo Vista Park is the hot spot for tots! I try to meet up with a friend every so often so that we can talk while our kids play. This time she suggested Paseo Vista Park.

Henderson adds another park

By Mandy Walton · May 15, 2009 · 4:54 PM

Henderson has a new park that will be opening this Saturday. The public is invited to the grand opening of Madeira Canyon Park tomorrow, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 2390 Democracy Drive. The grand opening events are free.

Show some respect for your mother

By Mandy Walton · May 14, 2009 · 6:36 PM

Springtime is a wonderful time of year to celebrate our mothers. With new flowers blooming, we are reminded of new life. Life would be absent without mothers. Henderson has roughly 375,000 residents and I would guess that a third of those residents are mothers — maybe more — when you factor in the amount of retirees living in our master-planned retirement communities.

ArtFest draws crowds, signals summer

By Mandy Walton · May 12, 2009 · 10:25 AM

I love ArtFest. It’s become a holiday to me, almost like Christmas, because I look forward to it every year. The weather doesn’t seem to hit “hot” until ArtFest comes. For me, the event is sort of an unofficial first day of summer in Henderson.