Category: Community Events

Downtown Summerlin is known for many things; the fantastic array of restaurants at all prices ranges and lots of varied cuisines to choose from.  There are also many retail stores to shop in and of course the events that make Downtown Summerlin the hub of the master-plan of Summerlin.

One of the events that happens every Saturday in Downtown Summerlin is the Las Vegas Farmers Market.  The hours are 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.at the Pavilion, 1980 Festival Plaza Drive 89135.

The Las Vegas Farmers Market® features fresh fruits and vegetables from the South West, authentic hand-crafted European style breads and cakes as well as local fresh breads and pastries, blood oranges and many varieties of citrus, asparagus, beets, leaf greens, nuts, pasta, salad mix, fresh cut flowers, bedding plants, avocados, squash, pomelos, bok choy, strawberries, and more. It offers a wide selection of diverse and unusual fruits and vegetables not available through mainstream purveyors. I’m told that this farmer’s market will be the only one in the Las Vegas area where 90 percent of its produce is organic and free of pesticides.

Throughout the season, the market is supposed to host cooking demonstrations, live music, classes dedicated to ecological stewardship and tasting events. The Downtown Summerlin Farmer’s Market will continue at the same time and place each week throughout the year.

Bring your family, tell your friends and make sure to stop by and visit all the friendly farmers.

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Choose to have an amazing day….Jeff

The entire Las Vegas Valley is invited to celebrate Independence Day at the 28th Annual Summerlin Council Patriotic Parade, Southern Nevada’s largest and most colorful Fourth of July parade.  My family and I get there early to get a front row view every year.  If you are attending bring plenty of water and sunscreen for everyone in your group, or even better bring your pop-up shade and stake your claim.  Stay safe from the sun and hydrated – that’s our motto.

It should be very exciting since this is the first full-scale parade since the pandemic started in 2020. This year’s parade is going to be bigger and better than ever. There are more than 70 entries, including 25 giant inflatable parade balloons, veteran and military organizations, both patriotic and pop culture-themed floats, performing groups. 

This year representation from four local professional sports teams, including the Vegas Golden Knights, Las Vegas Aces, Las Vegas Aviators and, new this year, the Las Vegas Raiders — represented by a 30-foot Raiders-branded giant inflatable balloon in the shape of a football.

There is a new float this year, “The Magic of Encanto,” that will join several popular and returning patriotic-themed entries, including “A Salute to the Military,” honoring the service men and women from Nellis and Creech Air Force bases; “America Sings!” featuring the Desert Angels gospel choir; “America Standing Tall” featuring a 15-foot Miss Stars and Stripes towering high above the crowd; “A Very Vegas Birthday” with a special appearance by Elvis; and “Dancing in the Street” by the Contemporary West Dance Theatre ARTSWORK Pro.

Plus other popular performing groups include Danza Del Carrizo Native American performing group, Palo Verde High School Marching Band, Nevada Latino Arts and Culture Association; and The Swing It! Girls. Veterans and military organizations will be represented by the Marine Corps League, American Legion, Forgotten Not Gone and the Southern Nevada Military Vehicle Association.

Returning to the parade this year are fan favorites: “The Fourth Awakens,” featuring the Neon City Garrison Star Wars costuming club; “Mario Karts on Parade,” featuring Mario and Luigi; and “Frozen Fun,” featuring Elsa and Anna.

Over 2,500 people are expected to participate in the parade, plus more than 500 volunteers from dozens of local schools and community groups will assist with parade operations. Over 20,000 cubic feet of helium will be used for 25 giant inflatables.

Returning hosts include Sherry Swensk and Brian Loftus from 8NewsNow and Mercedes and JC from MIX 94.1

The parade is organized by The Summerlin Council, the nonprofit arm of the Summerlin Community Association dedicated to the social, educational and recreational enrichment of residents. The parade is open to the public and with attendance expected to top 50,000 people, I strongly encourage you to arrive early (I know we do).

The parade begins at the corner of Hillpointe Road and Hills Center Drive in The Trails village of Summerlin. Participants travel south toward Village Center Circle, then west on Trailwood Drive. The parade ends near the corner of Trailwood Drive and Spring Gate Lane. For more information on the parade, visit www.summerlinpatrioticparade.com.

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Choose to have an amazing day….Jeff

Flicks on the Field at the Las Vegas Ballpark is a local favorite event  The fun, family-friendly events are open to the general public.  Admission is $10 per person. Children ages two and under are free.

There is a special priced package of $25 per person offered if you purchase all three nights, according to a release. Field seating is first-come, first-served and stadium seating is reserved as selected.

Organizers say the offerings will be “must see” baseball themed movies for this three-part “Summer Strikeout”.  The open-air movie night at The Las Vegas Ballpark started in the summer of 2019 and was an instant homerun. Food is available at the Grill on First for dinner before the movie starts at 7 p.m.

As part of the events, gates open at 6 p.m. with movie trivia, photo ops with Spruce the Goose and Aviator. The schedule of the movies is listed below.

Friday, June 10 Fan choice between The Rookie, A League of their Own and Little Big League

6 p.m. gates open

7 p.m. movie starts

Ticket Link for Purchasing :https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/17005C8DCC64202B

Friday, July 29 Field of Dreams

6 p.m. gates open

7 p.m. movie starts

Ticket Link for Purchasing:https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/17005C8DCC67202F

Friday, August 12 The Sandlot

6 p.m. gates open

7 p.m. movie starts

Ticket Link for Purchasing:https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/17005C8DCC692031

The Las Vegas Ballpark is located in Downtown Summerlin at 1650 S Pavilion Center Dr, Las Vegas, NV 89135, and if you have not been there yet, it’s a very nice venue.  If you want more information on the schedule for the minor league baseball season go to:  https://www.thelvballpark.com/

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If you didn’t know, shortly after the Covid lockdown began, I began to learn to play ukulele. It’s a great little instrument and I have had a lot of fun learning it. I can play a couple dozen songs pretty well and have even found a local Ukulele club to hang out with from time to time.

Well, on Saturday, February 26th from 4:00pm – 5:30 pm ukulele artists Dani Joy and Perry Stauffer are returning to Aliante to perform after almost 2 years and tickets are only $20.

What’s that? You don’t know if you like ukulele music? For only $20 you can listen to a live 90-minute concert and find out! Personally, I love live music! (here’s a taste https://youtu.be/brdHXYwAPA8)

Formerly based in California, Dani Joy is a singer/songwriter who now lives in Oregon. Her world-influenced style is soothing and romantic, blending vintage jazz with Latin rhythms and original music. She is most noted for her crooning alto vocals and tasteful fingerpicking ukulele accompaniment.

Perry Stauffer has been a staple of the Nevada City/Grass Valley music scene in the beautiful gold country of Northern California. He enjoys recreating old time swing music with ukulele and upright bass with Dani Joy.

For tickets, call Kevin Smith at 916-847-7422 

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Choose to have an amazing day….Jeff

The Cactus Garden is open again!  Ethel M Chocolates’ breathtaking Botanical Cactus Garden is Nevada’s largest and one of the world’s most prolific collections of its kind. Based on the English landscape model of naturalistic design, the Ethel M Botanical Cactus Garden features three acres of drought-tolerant ornamental, cacti, and other succulents.

Did you know that over 300 species of plants can be found on the grounds? Half are cacti and succulents largely native to the American Southwest, and the rest are desert trees and shrubs from the Southwestern United States, Australia, and South America. All of these plants were chosen both for the beauty of their floral displays and their ability to adapt to the climate of Southern Nevada.

Ethel M store, factory and gardens are located at 2 Cactus Garden Drive, Henderson, Nevada 89014.  The telephone number is 702-435-2608.  The hours are:
Sunday-Thursday from 9am–6pm
Friday and Saturday from 9am-7pm

Besides the glorious Cactus Garden, you should also visit Ethel M Chocolates factory and have a self-guided tour of the chocolate viewing aisle and see how they make their amazing chocolates. Self-guided tour and Cactus Garden are free and open year-round!

And one of my family’s favorite holiday treats starts November 5.

Go see the holiday lights from 5pm until 10 each night thru January 2.  Stroll through the three-acre cactus garden with over a million lights twinkling & making spirits bright.  I heard you can even have your photo taken with Santa!  (Walk ins are ok, but having a specific reservation eliminates standing in line to see if you can get in.)

And don’t skip a premium Holiday Chocolate tasting experience.  Sip one of the world’s best hot chocolates on (what we consider) a cold winter evening! Plus, you can buy candy boxes for friends and family!

In lieu of collecting toy and food donations this year, a $5 non-refundable donation will be required per group of 6 people when making a garden reservation. The $5 fee will be donated to Three Square Food Bank and HELP of Southern Nevada.

Do you have a need for commercial / industrial / retail buildings or land? Are you ready to buy or sell a home? Do you want 3 cash offers? We can help you with all of that… just call us at 702 SELL NOW or click on this link to my website http://www.702SellNow.com

Choose to have an amazing day….Jeff