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🚗 Boring Company's Vegas Loop Reaches Virgin Hotels Las Vegas
Issue #170 - May 25, 2024
John Wu
25 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
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🚗 Boring Company's Vegas Loop Reaches Virgin Hotels Las Vegas
The Boring Company has reached Virgin Hotels Las Vegas with its latest tunnel as part of the Vegas Loop expansion. This tunnel, which began last month, is part of the University Center Drive loop, starting near UNLV on land bought by the Boring Company for $7.1 million. The loop will extend to the Silver Lot at the Las Vegas Convention Center, making Virgin and Paradise stations the furthest offshoots from the center.
A short loop is already operational between the convention center and Resorts World, with more stations under development. The University Center loop will feature two tunnels, expected to have at least one operational by April 2025, according to LVCVA President Steve Hill. The proximity of the Paradise station to Harry Reid International Airport may allow for airport rides. The Virgin station is also strategically located for events like the Las Vegas Grand Prix.
The Vegas Loop aims to have 93 stations and 68 miles of tunnels, stretching from Blue Diamond Road to the Mob Museum downtown, including key stops like the Arts District and Chinatown. Rides between convention center halls are currently free, but the new tunnels will require a fee.
❎ 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.
👩🏀 Alysha Clark and Kate Martin Form Strong Bond on Las Vegas Aces
Alysha Clark and rookie Kate Martin have formed a special bond on the Las Vegas Aces. During a recent press conference, Clark humorously acknowledged Martin as her favorite rookie. Martin, who made her WNBA debut with three points, five rebounds, and three assists in a win over the Los Angeles Sparks, has drawn comparisons to Clark by coach Becky Hammon due to the intangible qualities they bring to the team.
Clark has taken Martin under her wing, much like Martin did with Indiana Fever superstar Caitlin Clark during their time at Iowa. Martin and Caitlin Clark, who became best friends, will face off for the first time as professionals this Saturday at Michelob Ultra Arena.
Martin's journey to the WNBA was challenging. After redshirting her freshman year due to a knee injury, she watched senior All-American Megan Gustafson lead Iowa to the Elite Eight. Martin's competitive spirit and hard work earned her respect from Caitlin Clark, leading to a close friendship. Despite a tough college career, Martin was drafted by the Aces in 2024 and made the roster of the back-to-back champions. Caitlin Clark praised Martin for her leadership and versatility, expressing a wish that they were still teammates.
♠ World Series of Poker Kicks Off Amid Busy Summer Tournament Schedule in Vegas
The summer poker season in Las Vegas is in full swing, featuring a variety of prestigious tournaments alongside the World Series of Poker (WSOP), which starts Tuesday at Horseshoe Las Vegas and Paris Las Vegas with 99 live events. Here’s a look at some of the notable tournaments happening across various venues:
Wynn:
Summer Classic: Running through July 18 with 98 events and over $37 million in total prize pools.
Flagship Event: $10,400 No-limit Hold’em Wynn Summer Championship (June 28 - July 3) with a $10 million guarantee.
Other high-profile events include:
$3,500 No-limit Hold’em ($4 million guarantee)
$2,200 Mystery Bounty
World Poker Tour Alpha 8 Trifecta with three $25,000 High Roller tournaments.
The Venetian:
DeepStack Championship Poker Series: Running through July 31 with nearly $14 million in guaranteed prize pools across 79 events.
Highlights:
$1,600 No-limit Hold’em UltimateStack (July 15 - 18) with a $1.5 million guarantee.
$1,600 Seniors tournament (July 8 - 11) with a $1 million guarantee.
Two Mid-States Poker Tour events:
$1,100 No-limit Hold’em (May 25 - 28) with a $500,000 guarantee.
$1,600 No-limit Hold’em (June 3 - 5) with a $750,000 guarantee.
Aria:
Aria Poker Classic: Running from Wednesday to July 15 with 45 events.
Highlight: $3,500 No-limit Hold’em BetMGM Championship (June 7 - 11) with a $3 million guarantee.
High Roller Series: Running from June 19 to July 8 with 13 events, including eight Pot-limit Omaha tournaments and five $10,000 No-limit Hold’em tournaments.
MGM Grand:
Summer Poker Festival: Running from Wednesday to July 8, featuring 14 events from the Moneymaker Tour.
Main Event: $1,700 Moneymaker No-limit Hold’em (starting July 2) with a $1 million guarantee.
Other notable events:
$500 Super Stack No-limit Hold’em (June 2) with a $250,000 guarantee.
$500 Pot-limit Omaha Mystery Bounty (June 8) with a $250,000 guarantee.
$500 No-limit Hold’em Mystery Bounty (June 18) with a $250,000 guarantee.
The Orleans:
Summer Poker Open: Running from Sunday to July 14 with $3.5 million in guaranteed prize pools.
Main Event: $600 No-limit Hold’em (starting June 26) with a $500,000 guarantee.
$1,100 H.O.R.S.E. Championship (May 31) with a $100,000 guarantee.
Golden Nugget:
Grand Poker Series: Running from Tuesday to July 1 with 96 events and over $3.5 million in total prize pools.
Highlights:
$1,200 Goldenaire Mystery Bounty (starting June 27) with a $1 million guarantee.
$600 Main Event (starting June 20) with a $500,000 guarantee.
😋 Renowned Chef Min Kim Takes on New Role with AYYA Hospitality Group
Chef Min Kim, previously the executive chef at Mizumi in Wynn Las Vegas, has joined AYYA Hospitality Group of Las Vegas as a partner and head of food and beverage and global operations. Kim brings nearly 20 years of culinary experience, including roles at Michelin-starred restaurants in Asia and as executive chef at Wynn Palace in Macau.
AYYA Hospitality Group's Las Vegas portfolio includes four restaurants: Pine Bistro, Crust & Roux, Thick & Thin Treat Bar, and the soon-to-open Siempre, J.B. Kim will oversee the culinary direction and operations of these establishments. Pine Bistro specializes in hookah and Mediterranean cuisine, Crust & Roux offers various types of pies, Thick & Thin combines a juice bar with an ice cream parlor, and Siempre, J.B., a modern Mexican restaurant, is set to open this summer.
Summerlin Area Command - Week Ending: May 17, 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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