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🎓 Bright Future Event at UNLV Highlights Community College Benefits and Financial Aid Options
Issue #165 - May 20, 2024
John Wu
20 May
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📆 Weekly Local Events for May 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)
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, 1225 S Main St, Las Vegas: (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), Cheyenne & Buffalo, 7550 Sauer St, Las Vegas: (Every week on Tuesday @ 6 - 8 PM)
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
Coed Soccer - Summerlin: Crossings Park, 1111 Crestdale Ln, Las Vegas: 7:30 - 9:45 PM (Every week on Tuesday/Thursday)
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)
Early Risers Toastmasters Meeting (In-Person - Summerlin Egg Works / Online Event: 7 - 8 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, Summerlin Egg Works, 2025 Village Center Cir, Las Vegas: 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 Crossroads Dance, Rhythms Dance Studio & Event Center, 4545 W Sahara Ave, Las Vegas: $15 Drop-in Rate / $50 for the whole month: 8 - 9 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, SG Bar, 9580 W Flamingo Rd, Las Vegas: 6:30 PM (Every week on Thursday)
Coed Soccer - Summerlin: Crossings Park, 1111 Crestdale Ln, Las Vegas: 7:30 - 9:45 PM (Every week on Tuesday/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)
Level 1 West Coast Swing @ 2580 N Rancho Dr, North Las Vegas: 7 - 8 PM (Every week on Tuesday); Drop in Rate is $15, Monthly pass is $50; Register online.
🌤 Summerlin South, Las Vegas Weather
⛽ Las Vegas Gas Prices
🎓 Bright Future Event at UNLV Highlights Community College Benefits and Financial Aid Options
On Sunday, students and career seekers, including Sierra and Alex, explored the potential benefits of starting their education at a low-cost community college during the Bright Future: Education, Access, and Financial Literacy Event held at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV).
Sierra is awaiting news on a potential state Promise scholarship, which could cover up to three years of fees at the College of Southern Nevada (CSN). Considering various options, including the military and job searches, Alex remains focused on finding the best path forward.
Alex is also contemplating attending CSN, exploring the numerous career options available. "I’m just looking around seeing all the different options because there are so many of them," she said.
Approximately 500 attendees gathered at the event, which took place in the student union and Flora Dungan Hall. Barbara Blue, director of campus relations and visitor experience, noted the significant turnout for the four-hour program, which featured sessions on federal student loans, college admissions, class registration, credit management, military education benefits, resume building, and job searching strategies.
Zack Goodwin, executive director of financial aid and scholarships for UNLV’s Institute for Financial Literacy and Wellness, led a session on federal student loans. He explained the intricacies of needs-based subsidized loans, unsubsidized loans, and PLUS loans. Goodwin emphasized the importance of completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to determine loan eligibility.
Goodwin highlighted the relatively low borrowing rates at UNLV, with fewer than a quarter of undergraduates taking out loans and borrowing about a third less than the national average. He attributed this to Nevada's low tuition and robust aid programs.
Erich, a film studies enthusiast from Silverado High School, attended Goodwin's session to help decide his educational path. Erich says, "I’m thinking about doing two years at [community] college and then two years here at UNLV to save money."
Kass Moore, a career services employee at UNLV, offered sessions on resume building and leveraging LinkedIn for job searches. Moore advised attendees to keep resumes concise, avoiding overly general or lengthy descriptions.
❎ Your Guide to Voter Registration and Early Voting
Checking Your Voter Registration:
To check your voter registration status, visit the Nevada Secretary of State’s website at www.nvsos.gov/votersearch/.
Early Voting:
Dates: Saturday, May 25 to Friday, June 7.
Details: All early voting sites also serve as mail ballot drop-off locations. Hours and days vary by location and can be subject to change due to unforeseen events.
Updates: For the latest information, visit Clark County Elections or call 702-455-VOTE.
Early Voting and Mail Ballot Drop-off Locations: For a full list, visit Early Voting Sites and Drop-off Locations.
Voting on Election Day:
Date: June 11.
Poll Hours: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Vote Centers: Your sample ballot packet includes a listing of vote centers near you. You can also use the “Vote Center Locator” map tool at Clark County Elections.
Election Day Voting Locations: For a complete list, visit Election Day Voting Locations.
Important Dates:
May 22: Deadline for the start of mailing in-state ballots.
May 23: No sample ballots for newly registered voters (those who register on or after this date will not receive a sample ballot for the current election).
May 25 to June 7: Early voting period.
May 29 to June 11: Registration or updates to registration can only be done online. No sample ballot will be mailed, and you must vote in person.
June 11: Election Day.
June 14, 5 p.m.: Deadline for submitting ID and/or proof of residence for provisional ballots, if needed.
June 15, 5 p.m.: Deadline for receiving mail ballots returned via the post office.
June 17, 5 p.m.: Deadline for curing mail ballot signature issues.
June 21: Deadline for county commission canvass.
June 26: Deadline to demand a recount.
For continuous updates and detailed information, always refer to the official Clark County Election Department website or contact their office directly.
🏀 WNBA Launches Investigation into Aces' $100,000 Player Sponsorships
The WNBA has launched an investigation into the Las Vegas Aces following the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority's (LVCVA) announcement of a sponsorship deal with the team's 12 rostered players. Each player is set to receive $100,000 under this arrangement, which was revealed by LVCVA President and CEO Steve Hill after a team practice.
The announcement came during the fourth quarter of the Aces' 89-82 home victory over the Los Angeles Sparks. Hill stated that the LVCVA had entered into individual sponsorship agreements with the players through their representatives, without the team's involvement, drawing comparisons to name, image, and likeness deals in college sports.
The WNBA's collective bargaining agreement prohibits teams and affiliates from making agreements where third parties compensate players for basketball services, which may be the focus of the investigation. Hill asserted that the sponsorship deals adhered to league guidelines, with players expected to make appearances and wear LVCVA-provided gear.
The Aces have faced scrutiny before, including a prior investigation into alleged salary cap violations and improper handling of former player Dearica Hamby's trade while pregnant. The league had penalized the team by suspending coach Becky Hammon and rescinding a future draft pick.
Star forward A'ja Wilson expressed frustration over the team's recurrent issues but emphasized their goal of improving the league. Coach Hammon and the team were not involved in the sponsorship negotiations, according to their statements.
✈ Southwest Airlines Announces New Nonstop Flights from Las Vegas to Rochester
Southwest Airlines is introducing a new nonstop service from Las Vegas to Rochester, New York, starting on October 3. The service will be available four times a week, marking the first direct flights from Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport to Harry Reid International Airport since 2008.
A Southwest spokesperson explained that the new service is part of the airline's revised flight schedule, influenced by the addition of new aircraft to their fleet and adjustments to meet travel demand between specific markets, including Rochester and Las Vegas.
Rochester is currently the largest unserved domestic market for Las Vegas. The new route will offer over 700 seats weekly on Southwest’s 175-seat 737-8 aircraft, addressing this demand.
Southwest Airlines, operating around 270 daily flights to 66 destinations, remains the largest air service carrier in Las Vegas.
🎰 Best Vegas Souvenirs: Take a Piece of the Strip Home
Whether you're reminiscing about a memorable trip or looking for a unique keepsake, Las Vegas offers a variety of one-of-a-kind souvenirs. Here are some top picks:
1. Matchbooks Casino bars often provide matchbooks, harking back to a time when smoking was more common. These free, property-specific items are perfect collectibles. Gather a few and display them in a decorative jar.
2. Player’s Cards Sign up for a casino’s rewards program to receive a personalized player’s card, which includes your name and player ID. It's a more specific memento than a hotel room key card and a great way to remember your visit.
3. Poker Chips Play a small hand at a table game and keep some of the lower-value poker chips. Each casino has unique chips, often redesigned, making them excellent travel markers.
4. Playing Card Decks A classic gambler's gift, you can ask for used decks at casino cages or buy new ones at gift shops along the Strip. These cards are great for games and as souvenirs.
5. Coin Cups For those nostalgic for vintage Vegas, some casinos still offer plastic coin cups for their few remaining coin-operated slot machines. You'll need to visit specific properties to find these.
6. ‘Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas’ Lightbulbs For a truly unique memento, consider purchasing a lightbulb from the iconic "Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas" sign. Retailer Official Las Vegas Light offers bulbs used on the sign, and you can even select one from a specific date, going back as far as 2007.
💲 Allegiant Stadium Seeks 1,500 Part-timers for Raiders Games and More
Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas is set to host a significant hiring event next week, aimed at filling 1,500 part-time positions to support its diverse lineup of events, including Las Vegas Raiders games and other major gatherings. The event, scheduled for May 22 and 23, will offer potential employees the chance to interview for roles in various departments such as retail, food service, security, ticketing, guest services, custodial services, and parking.
Neumiia Duncan-Reed, the Vice President of Human Resources and Community Affairs at Allegiant Stadium, emphasized the importance of this recruitment drive, noting that it reflects the stadium's commitment to building a dedicated and enthusiastic team. The hiring drive is particularly crucial as the stadium not only hosts NFL games and UNLV football but also major concerts and private events.
The event is part of an ongoing effort to maintain a robust workforce; in 2023, the stadium achieved a 70% employee retention rate. This high retention rate is attributed to the positive work environment and the sense of community among the staff. Duncan-Reed highlighted the unity and camaraderie that come with being part of the stadium's team as key factors in their retention success.
Applicants are encouraged to bring their resumes and come prepared for onsite interviews, which will take place directly on the field at Allegiant Stadium. This recruitment initiative is a great opportunity for those looking to be involved in the exciting atmosphere of one of Las Vegas's premier venues.
Summerlin Area Command - Week Ending: May 10, 2024
Courtesy of The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department.
📌🏠 Summerlin South - April 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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