🌱 Why this North Las Vegas thrift store can fill an entire afternoon

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In today's newsletter:

• Why this North Las Vegas thrift store can fill an entire afternoon
• What the new I-215 trail extension means for North Las Vegas walkers
• Eastern Arizona routs College of Southern Nevada 5-0 in North Las Vegas

Also on today's calendar: Garden Bros Nuclear Circus and 4 more events.

Today's riddle: When geese fly, one side is longer than the other. do you know why that is ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 95 and low of 76 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Friday: Plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 99, low: 74.
• Saturday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 98 and low of 76 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• This Nevada Thrift Store Is So Big Shoppers Say An Hour Barely Covers It (takingthekids.com) — North Las Vegas residents have a massive Deseret Industries thrift store on West Craig Road where shoppers say an hour barely covers the clothing, furniture, and back-room finds. The nonprofit shop keeps donations local, offers clean, well-organized aisles, and even provides limited assistance like clothing vouchers through an on-site Bishop's office, making it a valuable resource for budget-conscious families and neighbors in need.
   

• North Las Vegas to break ground on major I-215 trail expansion (fox5vegas.com) — North Las Vegas is about to break ground on a 2.7-mile I-215 Northern Beltway Trail extension, expanding the city's 70-plus miles of public paths. The project, starting with a Sept. 23 ceremony at Aviary Park, is the first leg of a long-term 45-mile corridor eventually linking North Las Vegas to Henderson.
   

• EAC Men's Soccer Continues Strong Start With 5-0 Shutout at Souther Nevada (eacmonsters.com) — College soccer fans in North Las Vegas saw Eastern Arizona College dominate the College of Southern Nevada with a 5-0 shutout, limiting the Coyotes to just two shots. The match showcased a powerful EAC offense led by Khi Caban and Jean Carlos, and a defense that controlled play from kickoff through the final whistle.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in North Las Vegas

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★ Featured events ★

Thursday September 17
• Garden Bros Nuclear Circus →
  7000 Las Vegas Blvd N, Las Vegas
  3:30 pm
Saturday September 19
• Las Vegas Exotic Pet and Reptile Expo - Sept. 19-20, 2026 →
  World Market Center Las Vegas, 475 S Grand Central Pkwy, Las Vegas
  10:00 am

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Other local events

Saturday September 19
• Community Park Event – Aliante Nature Discovery Park →
  2627 W Nature Park Dr, North Las Vegas
  12:00 pm
Sunday September 27
• Shop & Seek: Desert Dusk Night Market →
  Craig Ranch Regional Park, 628 W. Craig Road, North Las Vegas
  4:00 pm
Thursday October 1
• October 1st SNHTTF Quarterly Collaborative →
  Culinary Academy of Las Vegas, 710 West Lake Mead Boulevard, North Las Vegas
Saturday October 10
• 20th Annual LVBNM Safe Night →
  University of Nevada, Reno Extension NLV, 2280 North McDaniel Street, North Las Vegas
Monday October 12
• VEGAS JOB & RESOURCE FAIR - MOVED TO OCTOBER 10TH →
  Community College of Southern Nevada, 3200 East Cheyenne Avenue, North Las Vegas

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday September 17
• SouthWest Vegan Food Tour in Las Vegas →
  7960 South Rainbow Boulevard, Las Vegas
  3:00 pm
• Local 1977 Industrial Stewards Meeting →
  Local 1977, 4245 W Sunset Rd, Las Vegas
  4:00 pm
• Reunión de negocios del distrito 21 →
  604 E Sahara Ave. Suite #3, Las Vegas
  7:00 pm
Friday September 18
• Da Tweekaz →
  Las Vegas NV
• Funny AF's Reg Thomas →
  Wiseguys - Town Square, 6593 Las Vegas Blvd S Suite B222, Las Vegas
  9:30 pm
Saturday September 19
• American Legion Post 76 "Spirit of Freedom" General Meeting →
  Humana Neighborhood Center, 4830 W. Craig, STE 130, Las Vegas
• September Volunteer Fair and Training →
  3844 Meadows Ln, Las Vegas

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