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🏫 Rogich Middle School in Summerlin Secures Top Spot Again in North American Vocabulary Bowl
Issue #138 - April 23, 2024
John Wu
23 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)
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🏫 Rogich Middle School in Summerlin Secures Top Spot Again in North American Vocabulary Bowl
Rogich Middle School in Summerlin has achieved a remarkable victory in the spring Vocabulary Bowl, repeating its success from the fall competition. The school, part of the Clark County School District, won the Division I title for middle/elementary schools by mastering 35,229 words, ranking seventh nationwide among all participating schools.
This biannual academic contest, hosted by Vocabulary.com, encourages students from kindergarten to 12th grade across the United States and Canada to expand their vocabulary and literacy skills. With over 2,100 schools and 380,000 students competing, Rogich Middle School's accomplishment highlights their commitment to academic excellence.
The competition is based on students' ability to demonstrate mastery of words on Vocabulary.com, with each word learned contributing points towards their school’s total score. The fall Vocabulary Bowl is set to begin on October 1 and will run through November 30, with schools invited to register and participate.
🏒 From Injury to Impact: Mark Stone Lifts Golden Knights in Crucial Playoff Win
Mark Stone made a remarkable comeback to the Golden Knights' lineup in the first game of their playoff series against Dallas, immediately making a significant impact. Just 1:23 into the game, Stone, returning from a Grade 3 lacerated spleen, scored a power-play goal, setting the tone for what ended up being a close 4-3 victory for the Knights. This win not only marked a personal triumph for Stone but also helped his team seize home-ice advantage in the best-of-seven series.
The game was played before a packed crowd at the American Airlines Center, where Dallas fans consistently expressed their displeasure towards Stone, particularly due to his recent long-term injury leave. Despite the challenging atmosphere and the complexities of his recovery, which varied from eight weeks to six months of projected downtime, Stone's dedication to the game and his team was evident. His resilience, especially after two seasons marred by back surgeries and limited play, underscored his importance as the team's captain.
The Knights, who scored four goals on just 15 shots, showed efficiency in their play. Stone's chemistry with new linemate Tomas Hertl is still developing, and while not every moment was perfect—highlighted by a turnover from Stone that led to a Dallas goal—the team managed to hold their ground. The decisive goal of the game came from Brayden McNabb during a period dominated by Dallas, proving critical for the Knights' victory.
Stone's return to playoff hockey and his immediate impact is a testament to his tenacity and commitment to his team. As the series progresses, his leadership and performance will be crucial for the Golden Knights as they aim to maintain their advantage and make a deep playoff run.
🚉 Groundbreaking High-Speed Rail Project Launches to Connect Las Vegas and Southern California
Brightline West has initiated a landmark venture with its groundbreaking Las Vegas-to-Southern California high-speed train project. With a staggering budget of $12 billion, the project is set to redefine American rail travel and is slated to complete before the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles. Spearheaded by U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg and Brightline founder Wes Edens, this high-speed rail line promises significant economic, tourism, and employment benefits along its 218-mile route.
The project is strategically poised to intersect key locations, with planned stations in Las Vegas, Victor Valley, Hesperia, and Rancho Cucamonga, along with a connection to Los Angeles via Metrolink. With 700,000 concrete rail ties, millions of tons of ballast and steel, and extensive overhead lines, the construction is ambitious in scope and scale.
Support for the project is buoyed by its projected job creation and its potential to stimulate surrounding commercial development. Brightline's previous success in Florida has played a pivotal role in garnering federal support, showcasing the company's ability to deliver transformative rail projects.
As construction gears up to transform this vision into reality, Brightline's initiative stands to carve a new narrative for modern transportation, reshaping expectations for speed, convenience, and sustainability in American travel.
🎰 Nevada Poll Shows Majority Support for Smoke-Free Casinos, Advocates Eye Legislation Change
A new poll indicates that 58% of Nevada voters are in favor of legislation that would ban smoking in all indoor workplaces, including casinos. This reflects a significant public shift towards favoring smoke-free environments. The Nevada Tobacco Control and Smoke-free Coalition, which commissioned the poll, notes that the majority of voters would also view politicians more favorably if they supported such a ban. Despite arguments suggesting an economic downturn for casinos if a ban were implemented, a considerable portion of the polled voters remained unconvinced that this would be the case.
The poll is seen as a stepping stone towards potential changes in the state's Clean Indoor Air Act. Support for the change is also found among casino workers, with the United Auto Workers (representing 3,000 workers) backing the coalition’s efforts and discussing the negative health impacts of long-term exposure to smoke on employees. A recent study from the University of Nevada, Reno, underscores these concerns, indicating that second-hand smoke levels in indoor casino areas can be significantly more harmful than outdoor levels. As the conversation continues, unions and workers are actively seeking pathways to bring non-smoking legislation to the forefront.
Summerlin Area Command - Week Ending: April 19, 2024
Courtesy of The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department.
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*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.
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