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❄ Severe Blizzard Causes Widespread Disruptions in Nevada and California
Issue #087 - March 3, 2024
John Wu
03 Mar
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✈ Porter Airlines Debuts Daily Toronto-Las Vegas Service, Enhancing Canada's Connection to the Strip
📆 Weekly Local Events for March 2024
Regular weekly events in or near Summerlin, Las Vegas are listed below.
Visit here to lookup specific venue information or for upcoming and/or non-weekly events on Meetup.
Monday
Monday Classes At Latin Blendz: (Every week on Monday @ 10AM)
Lunch and Rummikub Mondays at IHOP Summerlin (Every week on Monday @ 12PM
Socially Vegas - Monday Night Bowling @ The Orleans Bowling Center: Must arrive/check-in before 7pm; 7 - 10pm (Every week on Monday); COST (CASH Only) $10 for 2 games (includes shoes) COST: $12 for 3 games (includes shoes)
Monday Night TRIVIA at ReBAR: (Every week on Monday @ 7PM)
Tuesday
Terrific Tuesday Fun Pickleball @ Police Memorial, Bring a Chair: (Every week on Tuesday @ 2PM)
Sand Volleyball Intermediate, Rusty and Old Time Players @ Aloha Shores Park (NW): (Every week on Tuesday @ 5:30 - 7:30PM)
Run Drink Las Vegas - Weekly Tuesday Run @ Frankie’s Uptown patio: 6:30 - 8:30 PM (Every week on Tuesday), FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM @rundrinklv FOR THE LATEST WEATHER/TIMING UPDATES
Level 1 West Coast Swing @ 2580 N Rancho Dr, North Las Vegas: 7 - 8PM (Every week on Tuesday); Drop in Rate is $15, Monthly pass is $50; Register online.
Wednesday
Business Leads Group - Networking Breakfast @ Summit Restaurant, Eagle Crest Golf Course, 2215 Thomas W Ryan Blvd, Las Vegas: Cost $20 cash, 7 - 8:30 AM (Every week on Wednesday)
Las Vegas Valley Bicycle Club - Wednesday Morning Ride @ Einstein Bagels: 9 - 11:30 AM (Every week on Wednesday)
Speakers & Leaders of Summerlin Toastmasters Meeting: 12 - 1:30 PM (Every week on Wednesday)
Live Music Yoga w/ Cheryl Slader @ Blue Sky Yoga: (Suggested Donation $12); 5:30 - 6:45 PM (Every week on Wednesday)
Country Swing Level 1 @ Rhythms Dance Studio & Event Center: 7 - 8 PM (Every week on Wednesday until December 17, 2024); $15 drop-in rate
$50 for the whole month. Pay and register on the website.
Thursday
Abundance Business Networking Group Online Event: 7 - 8:30 AM (Every week on Thursday). Please arrive 10-15 minutes early for networking. Steps to access our BNI Online™ Virtual Chapter Meeting, visit website.
Las Vegas Real Estate Investors Association - Weekly Power Lunch For Real Estate Investors: 11 AM - 1 PM (Every week on Thursday). Request to join here.
Free Salsa Classes @ Feel The Music Dance Studio: 7 - 8 PM (Every week on Thursday). Visit the website to register online.
Summerlin Bitcoin Happy Hour: 7 - 9 PM (Every week on Thursday)
Friday
Find Your Yoga Las Vegas - Flow & Yin W / Noé Hilyard @ Yoga Sanctuary: 6 - 7:15 PM (Every week on Friday) View Yoga Sanctuary's full schedule.
Swing Dancing in Las Vegas Vintage and Modern Swing Dances @ The Mint Tavern: 7:30 - 8:30 PM (Every week on Friday)
Saturday
Vino Las Vegas Wine & Yacht Club Brunch: 9 AM - 2 PM (Every Saturday and Sunday)
Find Your Yoga Las Vegas - Saturday Morning Meditation with Practitioner Selina Kelly @ Yoga Kandy, LLC. Cost: Love Donation $5-$10 suggested. 11 - 11:45 AM (Every week on Saturday)
Vegas Hikers - Ike’s Peak 4.3 Mile (southwest) 2 groups: 1:30 - 4:30 PM (Every week on Saturday until March 15, 2024)
Sunday
Las Vegas Valley Bicycle Club - Sunday Morning Ride @ Einstein Bagels: 9 - 11:30 AM (Every week on Sunday)
Vino Las Vegas Wine & Yacht Club Brunch: 9 AM - 2 PM (Every Saturday and Sunday)
🌤 Summerlin South, Las Vegas Weather
❄ Severe Blizzard Causes Widespread Disruptions in Nevada and California
A severe winter blizzard wreaked havoc across California and Nevada, delivering winds up to 71 mph, toppling trees, scattering debris, damaging buildings, and leading to widespread power outages, including for visiting First Lady Jill Biden. Originating from the Pacific Ocean coast on Thursday, the storm brought significant snowfall, with predictions of 10-12 feet of snow in the Sierra Nevada before its conclusion.
In Nevada, around 6,000 customers remained without electricity by late Saturday, a decrease from the 34,000 reported earlier. The storm caused initial outages in west Las Vegas and the Anthem area of Henderson, affecting thousands. NV Energy mobilized a large workforce to restore power, anticipating that winds would subside by late evening.
The blizzard also impacted air travel, with 519 flights delayed and 65 canceled at Harry Reid International Airport. Commercial areas like the Fashion Show Mall on the Strip experienced power cuts, affecting operations. Moreover, the storm led to the temporary closure of Main Street downtown due to damage to the California Hotel's roof.
The National Weather Service noted that the wind gusts were among the strongest recorded in the valley since 1985, with Angel Peak experiencing an 88 mph gust. Despite the challenging conditions, the weather is expected to improve slightly on Sunday, with continued warnings for gusty winds but a sunny forecast.
This storm marks the most significant of the season, especially for the Sierra Nevada, where intense snowfall and winds over 100 mph created perilous conditions, shutting down a portion of Interstate-80 in California.
🏒 Golden Knights Suffer Heavy Loss to Sabres Amid Defensive Struggles
The Golden Knights faced a challenging game against the Sabres, resulting in a 7-2 loss at KeyBank Center in Buffalo, New York. Despite a rallying effort with two goals, the Knights could not overcome a tie-breaking goal late in the second period, followed by four more goals conceded in the third period. Coach Bruce Cassidy criticized the team for self-inflicted errors and a lack of competition, marking a continuation of the team's recent struggles with managing the puck and defensive play.
This loss is part of a troubling pattern for the Knights, with the team allowing seven goals twice in the past five games and at least five goals four times in the past six games, leading to a 2-6-1 record in their last nine games. Cassidy emphasized that mistakes were costing the team, pointing out the need for better play from the defense and goalkeepers.
The game saw some positives, with Brendan Brisson scoring on the power play, and Logan Thompson making key saves despite the overall defeat. However, the team's defensive issues, particularly in breaking out of the zone, allowed the Sabres to dominate offensively.
As the Knights aim to recover from this setback, Cassidy's focus remains on improving puck management and defensive execution to prevent such losses in the future.
🎶 EDC 2024 Drops Electrifying Lineup Ahead of Las Vegas Spectacular
With just 77 days to go, the anticipation for Electric Daisy Carnival (EDC) 2024 is reaching its peak as the festival unveils its lineup. Set to draw over 525,000 fans to the Las Vegas Motor Speedway from May 17-19, EDC promises an impressive array of acts across nine stages, solidifying its status as the world's largest electronic dance music festival.
Headliners include global sensations like David Guetta, deadmau5, Diplo, Illenium, Kaskade, Zedd, Steve Aoki, and Martin Garrix, among over 200 other artists. Unique to this year's event are several back-to-back sets, such as John Summit b2b Green Velvet and Carl Cox b2b Nicole Moudaber, adding a collaborative flair to the festival's offerings.
Notably, artists like Peggy Gou, Four Tet, and Mersiv will be making their EDC debut, bringing fresh talent to the forefront. The 2024 theme, #kineticCIRCLE, aims to celebrate the significance of circles in life, from time and trust to community, with a stage design expected to be one of the most memorable to date.
This year also introduces changes to the venue layout and the addition of YeeEDC, a saloon-styled bar, enhancing the Downtown EDC experience which includes wedding chapels and other attractions. Fans can look forward to an unparalleled experience as EDC continues to evolve and set new standards for music festivals worldwide.
✈ Porter Airlines Debuts Daily Toronto-Las Vegas Service, Enhancing Canada's Connection to the Strip
Porter Airlines is set to enhance the connectivity between Canada and Las Vegas with its new daily nonstop round trips from Toronto Pearson International Airport to Harry Reid International Airport, starting Tuesday. The service will kick off with an inaugural flight landing in Las Vegas around 3 p.m., and will return to Toronto shortly after. This marks Las Vegas as the latest addition to Porter's destination portfolio, which includes several locations in the United States and 21 destinations across eastern Canada since the airline's inception in 2006.
The airline, known for its unique value proposition, offers flights to five locations in Florida, three cities on the East Coast, Chicago, Los Angeles, and San Francisco. It boasts partnerships with several international carriers including Air Transat, Alaska Airlines, JetBlue, Azores Airlines, El Al Israel Airlines, Icelandair, and Qatar Airways. Canada is recognized as the leading international source of visitors to Las Vegas, a fact highlighted by both the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority and the Clark County Department of Aviation.
Porter aims to distinguish its service by providing an "elevated economy experience," as noted by Kevin Jackson, the airline's Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer. The flights will be operated using the Embraer E195-E2 jets, which feature a comfortable all-economy, two-by-two seating configuration without middle seats, aligning with Porter's commitment to a superior passenger experience. Celebrations for the inaugural flight are planned at Terminal 3 of Reid International, with presentations from airline and Reid executives as well as the LVCVA.
💲 Las Vegas Convention Center to Host Major Spring Job Fair Event
Southern Nevada job seekers have the opportunity to meet with over 120 employers at the upcoming Spring Job Fair, scheduled for March 8 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Las Vegas Convention Center West Hall. Hosted by Clark County in collaboration with the EmployNV Business Hub, this annual event aims to facilitate on-the-spot hiring and job offers pending background checks. Commissioner Jim Gibson encourages attendees to approach the fair as they would a multi-employer interview, emphasizing that every employer present is looking to hire. Notable employers include the Rio hotel-casino, Nevada Barricade and Sign Co., Maverik, The Smith Center, Tao Group Hospitality, Fontainebleau hotel-casino, and Link Technologies. Job seekers can register in advance, upload their resumes for employer previews, and access several on-site resources such as free child care for specific ages, career coaching, and career exploration tools.
Summerlin Area Command - Week Ending: February 23, 2024
Courtesy of The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department. The entire report for all Area Commands may be viewed here.
📌🏠 Summerlin South - January 2024
*Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count
This is the middle price for which all homes in the area were sold based on the number of bedrooms. Half of all the homes sold were below this price, and half were above.
Visit here to see the entire report.
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