First, Clark County School District is having an online Town-hall meeting today. This is supposed to begin at 4:30 and run for an hour; it’s all about the 2020-21 school year. The public is able to ask questions in advance. For details, click this link. If you have kids enrolled in a CCSD school, I’m sure you’ll want to watch this.
Second, The Vegas Golden Knights return to training camp today and NHL play is scheduled to start August 1 to potentially October 2. The hockey on television, with six games a day available early on in the process, will be an incredible spectacle. For more details, click this link.
That’s my son and I at a game at T-Mobile arena
Notable; If you miss live theatre as much as I do, you will want to know that tonight, as well as Sunday 7/19 & Monday 7/20, the Las Vegas Little Theatre will present “The Quarantine Monologues”. It will only be presented on-line and is a collection of original monologues themed on the COVID-19 pandemic and its effect on our lives. There were almost 90 submissions from all over the country and 15 monologues were selected to be performed. The list of monologues being performed as well as how to enjoy it can be found right here.
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Active play time is very important for kids to have in their daily routine. It helps build imagination, physical coordination and other important developmental skills. Here in Southern Nevada the weather is not always great for outdoor active play. There are some splash pads and fun parks that are great for some parts of the year, however, if your kids need more play time in their lives and need an option that doesn’t involve going outside, it might be time to consider an indoor play space. Not only will this enable your kids to play regardless of the weather or other outside conditions, but it can also net you some serious “cool parent” points once it’s finished. There are a lot of possibilities for how you might tackle an indoor play space, so here are a few ideas to get you started.
Climbing the Walls… Literally
There are many ways that you can add climbing options to an indoor play space. You can install climbing ropes, rock climbing wall units and yes even “trees” that are designed for climbing – your kids will have fun and burn off some of their pent-up energy. If you don’t want to go for one of these options, you could add a smaller jungle gym or similar play structure. Regardless of what sort of climbing option you choose, the key to all of this is making sure that they are securely mounted so that nothing can come loose during a play session. Some added padding on the floor is also a good idea to help absorb any impacts in case your climbers decide to jump down instead of climbing all the way.
Bounce Around
Another fun option for bringing the outdoors inside is to place a small trampoline inside the play area. Of course; the trampoline will need to be secured and it should have netting and other protective gear installed to prevent injuries during play. The end result offers a lot of fun, though. Just make sure that you choose a trampoline unit that’s small enough to easily fit indoors but big enough that your kid can actually bounce around inside of it. Most likely you’ll want to get a 6-foot or 8-foot trampoline at most.
Bringing the Outdoors Inside
There are a number of ways that you can bring elements of the outside indoors for the play area you build. You can create an indoor “tree house” that captures the look and feel of outdoor play within an enclosed room. You could also add artificial grass in place of carpeting to give some or all of the room more of a feeling of being outside. Creative paint and lighting can make the room more fun while replicating some of the feel of playing under a bright blue sky, and adding multiple or large windows can let in some natural sunlight as well. You could even add popular outdoor options such as a sandbox to give even more ways to play; just make sure that you have a plan in place to clean up spilled sand.
Open the Imagination
You don’t have to dedicate a child’s play room to a single play option or theme. You could have multiple stations within the room including a block table, a play kitchen, car seats, an “outdoor” area and more. You could even forego some of these formal stations and simply provide ample space for play and extra storage to keep it organized. You know your kids, so design the play space that will fit them and their preferences the best.
From updating outlets for safety to adding custom construction or storage, you might need to hire a couple of professionals when designing an indoor play space. Fortunately, I have lists of electricians and other contractors that can get the job done, so feel free to reach out to me.
I want to take this opportunity to wish you a Happy Fourth of July. I’m sad to announce that this year our Summerlin Patriotic Parade, which my family almost always attends, will be seen virtually at www.summerlin.com
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The Nevada is now entering Phase 2 of reopening different type of businesses and parks. This comes at the same time that the National Hockey League (NHL) announced that the Las Vegas Golden Knights are the Pacific division champions and will play in the playoffs.
The NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman declared that the regular season was complete and that the Knights lead the Pacific division by three points. This is the second time the Knights won the division in the last three years.
Also the city of Las Vegas is in the running of 10 potential hub cities for the leagues return to play for the hockey playoffs for 24 teams. There will be two cities named to be the hub. They will be playing without fans, however it will be televised!
The Golden Knights will be playing round-robin games with other Western Conference teams- St. Louis, Colorado and Dallas. The Eastern Conference teams in the playoffs are Boston, Philadelphia, Dallas and Washington D.C.
In other hockey news The American Hockey League is expanding into Henderson, with the newly named Silver Knights (OK, I don’t love the name or the new logo… but I am still excited) that is owned-and-operated affiliate of the Vegas Golden Knights. They will begin play in the 2020–21 American Hockey League season.
So Las Vegas has become a sports town – with major league Hockey and Football, minor league Baseball and Hockey plus a Soccer team and Women’s Basketball. We are all hoping it will be safe to watch these games in person, however for now we will be just have to be content to watch on TV.
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The Nevada is now entering Phase 2 of reopening different type of businesses and parks. This comes at the same time that the National Hockey League (NHL) announced that the Las Vegas Golden Knights are the Pacific division champions and will play in the playoffs.
The NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman declared that the regular season was complete and that the Knights lead the Pacific division by three points. This is the second time the Knights won the division in the last three years.
Also the city of Las Vegas is in the running of 10 potential hub cities for the leagues return to play for the hockey playoffs for 24 teams. There will be two cities named to be the hub. They will be playing without fans, however it will be televised!
The Golden Knights will be playing round-robin games with other Western Conference teams- St. Louis, Colorado and Dallas. The Eastern Conference teams in the playoffs are Boston, Philadelphia, Dallas and Washington D.C.
In other hockey news The American Hockey League is expanding into Henderson, with the newly named Silver Knights (OK, I don’t love the name or the new logo… but I am still excited) that is owned-and-operated affiliate of the Vegas Golden Knights. They will begin play in the 2020–21 American Hockey League season.
So Las Vegas has become a sports town – with major league Hockey and Football, minor league Baseball and Hockey plus a Soccer team and Women’s Basketball. We are all hoping it will be safe to watch these games in person, however for now we will be just have to be content to watch on TV.
Do you have a need for commercial / industrial / retail buildings or land? Are you ready to buy or sell a home? We can help you with that, safely… just call us at 702 SELL NOW or click on this link to my website http://www.702SellNow.com
March 3–8, The Mint 400 See the oldest and most prestigious off-road race in America. Over 550 race teams in 80+ classes will compete for two days on a grueling 400-mile course in the desolate foothills of Las Vegas. Location: The Mint400, 100S. 6th Street, Las Vegas www.facebook.com/themint400 – Time refer to website
March 6, First Friday Hunt for unique treasures, chow down on tasty food, and enjoy live music and art at this monthly festival of creativity. The First Friday Foundation is a non-profit dedicated to supporting local arts and culture. Location 1025 S. 1st Street www.ffflv.org Time: 5–11 pm
March 13–15, St. Patrick’s Day Parade, Carnival, Festival & Entertainment Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with a parade, carnival, car show, and festival. This is a free event. Location : Water Street District, Henderson www.cityofhenderson.com Time: refer to website
March 13–15, Toycon Explore an amazing collection of vendors, see celebrityguests, and enjoy entertainment. Fans of Hot Wheels Pop! Vinyl figures, action figures, cards, comics, and cosplay will not be disappointed!Location:Eastside Cannery Casino Hotel, 5255 Boulder Hwy., Las Vegas www.vegastoycon.com Time:Refer to website
March 14, Kids Community Day Bring the whole family for a day full of interactive demonstrations and activities, as well as a Stroller Strides pop-up class, raffles, food, music, story time, crafts, a bounce castle, face-painting, a balloon artist, and more! Time:11 am–2 pm Location:Tivoli Village, 400 S. Rampart Blvd., Las Vegas www.eventbrite.com/e/kids-community-day-tickets-
March 14, New Vista Brew’s Best Craft Beer Festival Enjoy an afternoon of unlimited samplings from both local and national breweries, entertainment, activities, and games. Participants will receive a souvenir tasting glass and tasting guide Time:1–6 pm VIP, 2–6 pm General Admission Location:The Lawn at Downtown Summerlin 1980 Festival Plaza Dr., Las Vegas www.facebook.com/events/479197242757051
March 17, St. Patrick’s Day in Las Vegas Reconnect with your Irish roots or become an honorary Irishman this St. Patrick’s Day! Check out the parties, pubs, restaurants, entertainment, and other things to do on Saint Patrick’s Day in Las Vegas. www.vegas.com/holidays-in-las-vegas/st-patricks-day Location:Refer to website Time:Refer to website
March 19–22, The Nevada Women’s Film Festival -Support creative and courageous women from all over the globe at this 6th Annual Festival, with 64 films from 21 countries in genres including comedy, drama, doc, experimental, and horror. Location:University of Nevada 4505 S. Maryland Pkwy, Las Vegas www.nwffest.comTime:Refer to website
March 21, The Annual PurpleStride Las Vegas- Join in a 5K Run/Walk to fight pancreatic cancer with a vibrant community of survivors, impacted families, loved ones, researchers, and advocates. Time:8:15 am Opening Ceremonies, 9 am Walk Location: The Green at Town Square6587 North St. Las Vegas http://support.pancan.org/site/TR/PurpleStride/
March 21–22, The Yearly Spring Plant Sale atSprings PreserveBrowse hundreds of native and desert-adapted plantvarieties available for purchase! Gardening experts will also be on hand to provide free planting advice and answer customer questions. Location:Springs Preserve 333 S. Valley View Blvd., Las Vegas www.springspreserve.org/events Time:8 am–1 pm
March 28, Neighborhood Block Party Support and celebrate 26 years of creating affordable housing and building better neighborhoods block by block at this event with food, drinks, and fun. There will also be a silent and live auction along with some awesome entertainment. Location:Blind Center of Nevada 1001 North Bruce St., Las Vegas www.eventbrite.com/e/neighborhood-block-party- Time:5–8 pm
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The Las Vegas Valley comes alive as we get into our spring months and if you are a runner the Summerlin Half Marathon is right up your alley. While others are biking in the Tour de Summerlin take part of this day of exercise by joining in this event.
The 10th Annual Summerlin Half Marathon is Saturday, April 25th at 7:15 am. The location of the starting line is The Lawn at Downtown Summerlin®. The following is a schedule of fees for registering.
January 1, 2020 – February 28, 2020 – $85 March 1, 2020 – April 6, 2020 – $95 April 8, 2019 – April 25, 2019 – $105
Not only will you get your heart pumping – you will be running through the magnificent scenic parks and community of Summerlin. The 13.1 mile course begins at Downtown Summerlin at the Great Lawn and travels through Summerlin’s best trail parks filled with desert landscape, set to the backdrop of the breathtaking skyline of the Red Rock Mountains. The final stretch will provide views of the Las Vegas Strip ending back at Downtown Summerlin. All participants will receive a really cool tech shirt and awesome finisher’s medal!
Following the race, join all the action at Downtown Summerlin’s “Wellness Festival” featuring complimentary fitness classes, entertainment, children’s activities and more!
If that’s not for you – go have a light meal in one of the many restaurants or go buy yourself a present for completing a half marathon (that’s no small feat). Downtown Summerlin offers a large array of both shops and restaurants.
And if you do not live in Summerlin and you run the race and see how beautiful the master-planned community is – contact me. I would be happy to show you homes in the many villages of Summerlin and soon you could call Summerlin home too.
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Tour de Summerlin will mark the 20th year of this event making it the longest running bicycle event on Southern Nevada. This event will be held on Saturday April 25 and is made possible through the encouragement and support of the beautiful master-plan of Summerlin and the Howard Hughes Corporation. When it was created in 2000 the object was – the most ‘rider friendly’ bicycling event in the southwest, and that same idea stuck to this mission year after year after year.
This event shows off the active lifestyle for which this area is known for with scenic backdrops that make it one of the best places to bicycle in the entire Southwest. It is a great way to see a good amount of the villages in Summerlin and if you are looking for a home to purchase in the master-plan you can get a feel of where you might want to live. After the race contact me and we can discuss what you are looking for in a neighborhood and a home.
One of the most unique aspects of the Tour de Summerlin is the abundant amount of biking lanes that are used throughout the different routes. The #1 commitment has always been rider safety and utilizing miles and miles of biking lanes created for a ‘rider friendly’ experience. It’s also hard to beat the winning combination of Summerlin’s man-made amenities and Mother Nature.
This year’s start and finish line will again be located at beautiful Downtown Summerlin -the ultimate destination for shopping, dining and entertainment in southern Nevada. Invite your family and friends to come out and enjoy a day of shopping and dining before heading over to the finish line to cheer you on! The Tour de Summerlin is sure to create a dynamic and engaging experience for the entire community. The Registration fee is $80. More information and registration go to www.tourdesummerlin.com
The Tour de Summerlin will continue to offer three different ride distances: 80, 40 and 20 miles. With it being so early in the biking season (April), the sponsors believe that it’s important to maintain routes that are still challenging enough for the most serious riders, but also attainable for those riders who are looking to push themselves to a higher level or complete a long distance for the first time as the weather begins to warm. The sponsors are constantly striving to enhance and improve the ride experiences. This involves evaluating current and future road construction, possible safety issues and minimizing stoplight and stop sign constrictions. Stay tuned for any last minute route changes by following Tour de Summerlin on Facebook and Twitter
After the race, join the activities for all the action at Downtown Summerlin’s “Wellness Festival” featuring complimentary fitness classes, entertainment, children’s activities and more!
Start Times for Tour de Summerlin
7 AM – 80 mile ride
8:15 AM – 40 mile ride
9:15 AM – 20 mile ride
One more thing -If you are traveling from out of the area and would like to rent a bicycle for the event, we’ve got you covered. Just contact McGhies Ski, Bike & Board at 702-252-8077 and they will reserve a bike for you and get you properly fitted so you are riding the correctly sized bike. Open 7am – 4pm.
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January 25 is the start of the Lunar or Chinese New Year (running through February 8) celebrations and of course Las Vegas has many different venues enjoying revelry for the occasion. Each year the Bellagio Conservatory has a spectacular display for the Lunar New Year and this year is no exception. This exhibit is already open for viewing and it runs through March 7.
The Fashion Show Mall has Chinese New Year at Great Hall. There will be a Lantern Garden Light Show, everyday at 2, 6 & 8pm January 25- February 8th. On January 26th there will be a Chinese New Year Celebration at 2pm. Experience the vibrant traditions of Chinese New Year with a cultural performance of a lifetime. Walk through the history and beauty of Chinese New Year through dragons, lions, modern & traditional dances, lantern garden & much more! On February 1 the Fashion Show Mall will present East Meets West Runway Show 11:30 am, 1:30 & 3:30 pm.
Downtown Las Vegas Saturday, Jan. 25, 2020: Parade Downtown Las Vegas Main Street 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. The Vegas Golden Knights return as the Title Parade Sponsor for the 2nd year. Chance, the team mascot, and the team’s drumline, the Knight Line will officially kick off the Spring Festival Parade. The parade features colorful costumes and talented performers and has become a Las Vegas tradition. The parade begins at Utah Street/Main Street and goes North on Main Street to California Street and then you can move on to the Parade-After Party in The Arts District until 2 p.m. The family-friendly celebration will include lion dances, a youth hockey clinic by the Vegas Golden Knights, martial arts demonstrations, traditional Chinese music performances and folk dances. Children can make lanterns, crane origami and free t-shirts in the craft area throughout the day. All entertainment is free and open to the public.
Downtown Summerlin will have the third annual Lunar New Year celebration for the Year of the Rat at Downtown Summerlin on Saturday, January 25th, 2020 at 6 p.m. Enjoy a festive dragon & lion dance with percussion ensemble in partnership with Guan Strong Lion Arts Association, traditional fan dancers, stilt-walkers and lucky red envelopes filled with gift cards* and more! The parade will start on Park Centre Drive – near Champs and will end in front of H&M.
All these events are free to the public.
Each year I try to remember my lunar sign and then I look it up and get it wrong. I always think I’m in the year of the Monkey; however, my birthday is in January and before the lunar New Year that year, so I was actually born in the year of the Goat, which is the eighth of all zodiac animals. According to one myth, the Jade Emperor said the order would be decided by the order in which they arrived to his party. Goat and Deer set off together, but they needed to cross a river. There were no boats available, so they had to swim across. The Deer couldn’t take it and gave up. Goat struggled on by himself and finally made it to the party as eighth place. That sounds like me! I hate to miss a great party!
Caution: the Chinese New Year moves between 21 January and 20 February, so if your birthday falls between those dates you may have to look it up to check. Just google “when did lunar new year begin in xxxx”. And if you were born between January 1 & January 20, then your Chinese Zodiac animal will be the one listed for the year before you were born…
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This Cirque performance will be at the Summerlin Library on Friday, February 21, 2020 from 7:30PM – 8:45PM and a cannot miss for all family members. Bullying is a real threat in today’s world – at school and in the workplace and to see a magical journey of self discovery can be so helpful to those that have been bullied at some point.
The best part – These is a free event and open to the public – seating is first come first served.
The anti-bullying musical cirque spectacle entertains the audience through acrobatics, contortion and high-flying aerials; as self-doubt and pain are transformed into power and unstoppable strength.
The thought-provoking performance will move, inspire, and engage the audience. The ensemble cast of Troupe Du Cirque, is headlined by a group of local youth artists who have been seen on television and graced some of the world’s largest stages.
Free2Luv, the producer of TOUR DE FORCE, is an award-winning youth empowerment nonprofit that transforms the bullied to brave, celebrates individuality, and saves lives through education, arts, and entertainment. To learn more about the producers of Tour De Force, visit Free2Luv.org.
The evening’s festivities will be hosted by special guest, Free2Luv Ambassador, and actor, Jason Drucker, star of Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Long Haul and the Transformers BumbleBee.
Teen actor Chris Edward Garcia, known for Legacy, Samoan Gold, and We All We Got, stars in Tour De Force as a young man struggling with bullying and depression.
Miah Green is an aerialist, actress, and model from Las Vegas, Nevada who has performed aerials all over the U.S. For the past 3 years, Miah has walked the runway at NYFW and LAFW, including modeling for major clothing brands.
Jocelyn Hunt is a 12 year old award winning circus artist from Las Vegas, Nevada. She has performed with Cirque Du Soleil’s One Night for One Drop, Free2Luv’s Tour Du Force, and Utah Film Awards, and is soon to be a part of Circus Couture’s 10 year anniversary charity event.
We are so lucky to live in Las Vegas and have a community that takes on difficult issues like bullying in an artistic way.
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As we all know the holiday season is hectic – decorating your home, buying presents for your friends and family and a host of other things to prepare to make the holiday special.
Why not take a break for a few hours and spend time with the family – kids included and go to A Knight of Skating on Saturday December 21 from 5 p.m. -8 p.m. at City National Arena – home of the best team in hockey the Vegas Golden Knights.
This is a free event with ice skating, photos with Santa, cookie decorating and hot cocoa – a great family activity. Your kids will love being in the Arena with all the Golden Knights pictures and who knows you might want to look in the gift shop and buy a Golden Knights tee shirt or sweater – there are lots of items to purchase for all the people on your list.
You can go and walk around Downtown Summerlin across the street to grab a bite to eat or do more shopping – or go to the movies. There is so much to do there. There is also a holiday parade in Downtown Summerlin on Park Centre Drive at 6:00 p.m. that night so if you time it correctly you can watch some of the parade and attend the Knight of Skating. You kids will be thrilled.
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We all want to put a smile on a kids face especially during the holidays. So now is the time to do just that. The annual Summerlin Toy Drive is back this year – giving toys to underprivileged kids for the holidays and bringing a little joy to everyone. The unwrapped new toys must be dropped off by the end of the day on December 13.
Before you read any further, to ensure that we get the most donations possible, here are 2 ways I will make it even easier for you to help;
If you bought toys at the grocery store or online, and you live in Summerlin, I will pick up the toys from you.
If you want to help financially, and don’t have time to shop, then I will accept donations of money and or gift cards and I will go shopping on December 12th and deliver those as well!
Or… the community will be accepting UNWRAPPED new toys at the following locations:
Downtown Summerlin Concierge – In the breezeway of One Summerlin from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Las Vegas Ballpark: 1650 S. Pavilion Center Drive (main office on Oval Park Drive under the “K” in Ballpark); 702-943-7240; open Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Summerlin Corporate office: 10845 Griffith Peak Drive, Suite 160, 89135; 702-791-4000; open Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Summerlin HOA South: 2115 Festival Plaza Drive, Suite 220, 89135; open Monday-Friday 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Summerlin HOA North: 2120 Snow Trail, 89124; open Monday-Friday 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
The Ridges Custom Homesite Sales Center — 11277 Marble Ridge Drive, 89135; 702-255-2500; open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m
This toy drive is organized by the Howard Hughes Corp. – the developer of the master-planned community of Summerlin. According to Tom Warden, senior vice president of Community and Government Relations for Summerlin stated “Our community’s response to this effort is historically strong and we expect this year to be no different”. Summerlin’s toy drive is in conjunction with Clark County Commissioner Lawrence Weekly’s initiative to ensure every child living in Southern Nevada has a gift for the holidays.
So don’t be a Grinch and if you can only afford ONE toy just think of the smile you will be bringing to one kids face. I love supporting the Summerlin community and especially organizations that help kids, and I hope you’ll join me this year.
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