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Me Jane with Erin Weaver © Teresa Wood WEDNESDAY, APRIL 3 • 6:30PM www.TheSmithCenter.com | 702.749.2000 | TTY: 800.326.6868 or dial 711 | Group Inquiries: 702.749.2348 | March 2019 Helping good parents raise better kids.™ Contents ParentsGuide of Las Vegas Signpost ParentsGuide Team Editorial Contributors Lexy Lionel Harvey J. Simon, MD Dr. Stephen Fife, PhD Dr. Sabra R. Smith Christy M. Collins Dr. Meena Vohra Dr. Ray Huntington Dr. Maria Martinez Cassie Rice Icia Reid-Sandulak Dr. Michelle A. Audrey Sherwood 4 Monster Jam® Fontenelle-Gilmer, MD Kirsten Lopez, MA Publisher 6 Delightful Tales of Mark Rudy Jane Goodall with Editor Puppets and Music AJ Walsh Creative Director 4 Silver State Hugh Roper Chili Cook-Off Photographer Sarah Jackson-Vanderpool 10 Summer Camp Graphic Designers Jason Pribble Brittany Lish Guide Jeffrey Bona 14 Preschools and Contact Daycare Guide Advertising To advertise in Nevada’s largest 16 Family Events family magazine call 702-843-8350. 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