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⚾🏟 Oakland Athletics' New Ballpark Plans Excite Fans and Legends in Las Vegas
Issue #094 - March 10, 2024
John Wu
10 Mar
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📆 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)
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⚾🏟 Oakland Athletics' New Ballpark Plans Excite Fans and Legends in Las Vegas
Before their game against the Milwaukee Brewers at Las Vegas Ballpark, the Oakland Athletics provided a memorable experience for young fans, offering them the chance to interact closely with their favorite players. The event underscored the community's excitement about baseball and the A's future in Las Vegas, especially with the unveiling of the proposed new ballpark's renderings.
A's President Dave Kaval shared his enthusiasm about showcasing the team and the vision for the new stadium, emphasizing the significance of the weekend in building momentum. The new ballpark, set to be constructed on the Tropicana site, was presented with detailed renderings, revealing a design accentuated by distinctive arches that architect Bjarke Ingels likened to pennants. Ingels highlighted the intimate and compact design of the stadium, aimed at enhancing the fan experience by fostering a closer connection to the game.
The proposed ballpark has generated excitement among baseball legends and fans alike, with three-time World Series champion Rollie Fingers expressing confidence in Las Vegas as a capable host city for the A's. Team owner John Fisher discussed the stadium's potential to improve the team's financial health, allowing for the retention of star players and the recruitment of new talent. With plans to break ground next year following the Tropicana's demolition, the ballpark is slated to open for the 2028 baseball season, promising a new era for the Athletics in Las Vegas.
Despite a 5-4 loss to the Brewers in the game, the weekend event served as a significant step toward the A's relocation and the introduction of a state-of-the-art facility that aims to transform the baseball landscape in Las Vegas.
🏒 Marchessault's Hat Trick Propels Golden Knights to Victory Over Red Wings
Golden Knights' coach Bruce Cassidy issued a challenge to the line of Jack Eichel, Jonathan Marchessault, and Ivan Barbashev, urging them to lead the team amidst a crucial phase needing victories. The trio responded brilliantly, with Marchessault scoring a hat trick, including the game-winning goal and an empty-netter, in a pivotal 5-3 win against the Detroit Red Wings at T-Mobile Arena. This victory was especially significant as it ended the Knights' four-game losing streak and reinvigorated the team's playoff aspirations.
The line's performance was a standout, as Marchessault's scoring, Barbashev's physical play, and Eichel's playmaking were crucial to the Knights' success. Eichel, returning from an injury, contributed three assists, showcasing the line's potential to recapture their dominant form from the previous postseason. The team's much-needed win came after a period of struggle, with the Knights falling to the final wild-card position in the Western Conference after a promising start to the season.
Additional highlights from the game included Pavel Dorofeyev's return to the lineup, scoring in his comeback game, and defenseman Noah Hanifin settling in comfortably in his second game with the Knights. The team also made strategic decisions during the week, retaining their first-round pick in the 2024 NHL draft, emphasizing its importance with the draft being hosted in Las Vegas.
🧍♂️ Elon Musk's Nevada Endorsement Highlights Shift in Corporate Incorporation Landscape
Elon Musk's recent endorsement of Nevada for corporate incorporation, following a legal setback in Delaware, has put the Silver State in the spotlight for businesses seeking a favorable legal and tax environment. Musk's move, alongside Tripadvisor Inc.'s successful relocation to Nevada, underscores a growing trend among companies, large and small, seeking alternative locales to the traditional corporate haven of Delaware.
Nevada has seen a substantial increase in business registrations, with more than 108,000 entities registered in 2023, marking a 150 percent rise from 2019. This growth is attributed not only to the state's legal protections for officers and shareholders but also to its favorable tax policies, including the absence of corporate taxes. Such features position Nevada as a competitive choice for incorporation, despite Delaware's long-standing dominance in the corporate sector.
The appeal of Nevada lies in its statutes offering significant legal protections to company officers, reducing personal liability risks except in cases of fraud. This legal framework contrasts with Delaware's emphasis on shareholder value protection, which may expose officers to lawsuits for gross negligence. These distinctions make Nevada an attractive option for companies prioritizing officer and shareholder protections over Delaware's established legal precedents.
For Nevada, the influx of business entities brings potential economic benefits, including increased state revenue from registration fees and annual charges, which contribute to the general fund for state services like road projects. The state's Secretary of State, Cisco Aguilar, is committed to making Nevada an even more business-friendly environment, with plans to overhaul the state business portal, SilverFlume, to enhance accessibility and efficiency for businesses considering Nevada for incorporation.
As more high-profile figures like Musk highlight Nevada's advantages, the state is poised to attract additional corporate interest, potentially fostering a more diverse economy and generating further revenue and job opportunities for Nevadans. The shift towards Nevada reflects a broader reevaluation among businesses of the traditional corporate landscape, with the state emerging as a formidable contender for attracting and retaining corporate entities.
❎ Mayoral Candidate Dock Walls Proposes Plan to Address Las Vegas' Housing Crisis
Las Vegas mayoral candidate William "Dock" Walls is advocating for housing as a fundamental human right and aims to address the city's housing affordability crisis and homelessness. Walls, running an underdog campaign in a competitive field, emphasizes the need for a balanced development strategy to prevent the displacement of residents by wealthier newcomers, a situation he compares to San Francisco. He proposes vertical development over sprawl to better utilize space and resources.
Walls' strategy to tackle homelessness includes fostering partnerships between the city, nonprofit organizations, and the private sector, leveraging federal funding for affordable housing more effectively. His vision for Las Vegas extends to enhancing public safety, education, and community amenities to attract businesses and professionals. With a background in public service and business, Walls brings experience from his time in Chicago politics and various entrepreneurial ventures.
He criticizes the city's reliance on municipal bonds and proposes a six-year financial plan aimed at self-sufficiency, reducing taxes while improving safety and services. Additionally, Walls plans to establish an office for employment to fund workforce training for adults and teenagers, supporting local business needs.
On public safety and city services, Walls emphasizes the importance of customer service within the police and fire departments. He also comments on the city's legal conflict over the Badlands golf course, advocating for a resolution that respects property rights.
Walls' campaign reflects a commitment to transforming Las Vegas into a world-class, safe, and equitable city for all residents, drawing on his diverse experiences and long-term vision for urban development and community welfare.
Summerlin Area Command - Week Ending: March 1, 2024
Courtesy of The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department. The entire report for all Area Commands may be viewed here.
📌🏠 Summerlin South - February 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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