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💲 How TANF, WIC, and Child Care Subsidies Can Help Ease Your Family's Financial Burden
Issue #135 - April 20, 2024
John Wu
20 Apr
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📆 Weekly Local Events for April 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)
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)
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
⛽ Las Vegas Gas Prices
💲 How TANF, WIC, and Child Care Subsidies Can Help Ease Your Family's Financial Burden
Raising a family in Nevada can be financially challenging, but several programs are available to help alleviate some of the burdens. The Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program provides temporary financial support and self-sufficiency grants for eligible families, catering to different needs such as child care, transportation, and emergency cash payments. TANF also includes specific provisions for child-only grants and loans for soon-to-be-employed family members.
Additionally, the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program offers nutritional support to pregnant, breastfeeding, and postpartum women, as well as children up to age five. This program helps families purchase essential foods based on dietary needs and age criteria.
For child care costs, the Child Care Subsidy Program supports low-income families in Southern Nevada, helping cover part of the costs related to child care services. This subsidy considers factors like household income, the type of child care provider, and the specific needs of the child.
Families interested in these programs can apply online or contact local agencies for more information, with eligibility typically determined within 45 days for TANF and through a scheduled appointment for WIC.
🏒 Golden Knights Start Title Defense Strong, Aim for NHL Dynasty
After clinching the Stanley Cup with a spectacular 9-3 victory over the Florida Panthers, Mark Stone, captain of the Vegas Golden Knights, revealed he had lifted the trophy with a fractured wrist. Despite recovering from major surgeries, his determination reflected the team's fierce spirit. Since their debut, the Golden Knights transformed from underdogs to top contenders, known for their relentless pursuit of victory. They began their title defense with an unprecedented winning streak, though their performance later fluctuated due to injuries and inconsistent play.
Looking ahead, the team aims to secure their place as a modern NHL dynasty by winning consecutive championships—a feat achieved only by the Pittsburgh Penguins and Tampa Bay Lightning since 2000. With strategic additions to their roster and a resolve hardened by adversity, the Golden Knights are poised to overcome the challenges of maintaining their championship status in a fiercely competitive league.
🚉 Brightline to Commence Construction on High-Speed Rail Linking Vegas to SoCal
Brightline West is set to initiate the construction of a long-awaited high-speed train system connecting Las Vegas to Southern California, with a groundbreaking ceremony scheduled next week. U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, along with Brightline founder Wes Edens and other officials, will mark the commencement at the site of the future Las Vegas station. This project, promising to bridge Las Vegas and Southern California through a 218-mile rail line, is a significant development after years of planning and anticipation.
Supported by substantial federal funding and private capital, the project totals an estimated $12 billion. It's bolstered by $3 billion from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and $3.5 billion through private activity bonding authority. The rail system is designed to alleviate traffic, boost the economy, and reduce carbon emissions, aligning with a completion target ahead of the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles.
🎰 Las Vegas’ Plaza Casino Introduces Weekly Fireworks Inspired by Disneyland
The Plaza hotel-casino in Las Vegas is set to light up the downtown sky with a weekly fireworks display every Friday throughout the summer, starting from Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day weekend. Dubbed the "Welcome to the Weekend Summer Friday Fireworks series," this initiative, inspired by Disneyland's famous fireworks shows, aims to enhance the festive atmosphere of Fremont Street. Plaza CEO Jonathan Jossel expressed the intention to extend the celebratory spirit typically reserved for New Year's Eve and July 4th to every Friday night during the summer, as a gift to both locals and visitors.
The fireworks will ignite at 9:15 p.m. from the casino's location at the terminus of the Fremont Street Experience. Each show is expected to last several minutes, adding a dazzling overlay to the already vibrant scene. Local businesses, including Circa’s rooftop lounge, anticipate that the addition of regular fireworks will attract more visitors and elevate the excitement in the downtown area.
Summerlin Area Command - Week Ending: April 12, 2024
Courtesy of The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department.
📌🏠 Summerlin South - March 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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