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🎖 Memorial Day Commemorations: Honoring the Brave in Our Community
Issue #172 - May 27, 2024
John Wu
27 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
🎖 Memorial Day Commemorations: Honoring the Brave in Our Community
Las Vegas is hosting several events to honor veterans this Memorial Day. Here’s a list of key activities and ceremonies taking place:
Memorial Day Ceremony at Southern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery
Time: 1:00 PM
Location: 1900 Veterans Memorial Drive, Boulder City, NV
Details: This ceremony includes speeches, tributes, and the placement of flags to honor fallen veterans. It’s advised to arrive early for parking.
Memorial Day Car Parade
Time: 10:15 AM
Location: Skye Canyon neighborhoods
Details: The parade features a themed float and representatives from the Kline Veterans Fund, following a three-mile route through the community.
These events provide opportunities for the community to come together and honor those who have served and sacrificed for the country.
For more information, you can visit the Nevada Department of Veterans Services (Nevada Department of Veterans Services).
👩🚒 Las Vegas Hosts Boot Camp to Recruit and Train Aspiring Firefighters
Las Vegas Firefighter Nathan Nelson emphasized the dedication required for a career in firefighting during a boot camp at the Cashman Complex, attended by over 100 participants. The event, aimed at recruiting future firefighters, included various physical activities and informative sessions about the profession's demands. The boot camp, led by 20 firefighters and assisted by five Explorers program members, will continue monthly until October. Participants learned about the discipline, honor, and integrity necessary for the job, and many shared personal motivations for pursuing a firefighting career.
❎ 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.
👩🏀 Las Vegas Aces Release Second-Round Draft Pick Dyaisha Fair
The Las Vegas Aces waived rookie guard Dyaisha Fair, who was selected in the second round of April’s WNBA draft with the 16th overall pick. Fair, a former Syracuse guard, debuted in Saturday’s 99-80 win over the Indiana Fever, recording two assists. Despite her impressive collegiate scoring record, Fair did not secure a place on the roster due to the team's need for defensive improvement and her limited experience in the point guard position. The Aces now face a decision on how to fill the open roster spot, potentially addressing their current issues with bench depth and heavy workloads on key players like Jackie Young.
💲 Clark County Awards $1.5 Million in Grants to Support Over 70 Community Initiatives
Clark County commissioners have approved $1.5 million in grants for 73 initiatives out of over 200 applications requesting a total of $14.6 million. The funded initiatives include emergency housing assistance, addiction case management, and music education programs, among others. Despite many organizations receiving less funding than requested, nonprofit leaders expressed gratitude for the county's support.
Selected Recipients and Programs
Project REAL
Funding: $47,400
Purpose: Teen independence initiative providing high schoolers with an “Adulting 101” book and a presentation on preventing domestic violence.
Comment: Executive Director Mike Kamer expressed gratitude despite receiving significantly less than the requested $150,000.
Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Foundation of Nevada
Funding: $10,000
Purpose: Emergency housing assistance for families with children undergoing cancer treatment.
Comment: CEO Kimberly Kindig emphasized the importance of safe housing for medically fragile children and their families.
Life By Music
Funding: $75,000
Purpose: Funding instrument donations, scholarships for music programs, and music education programs.
Comment: Founder Ryan Boylan described the grant as “life-changing” and praised the support from county commissioners.
Vegas Stronger
Funding: $20,000
Purpose: Comprehensive case management program for homelessness and addiction treatment, including housing assistance.
Comment: CEO Dave Marlon highlighted the critical need for housing during recovery processes.
Nevada State University
Funding: $15,000
Purpose: Support for tuition at its Early Childhood Center preschool program.
Comment: Professor Youngae Choi noted the importance of this support for non-traditional students, many of whom have children.
🎰 IRS Advisory Council Recommends Raising Slot Machine Jackpot Reporting Threshold
Recent reports suggest that the IRS Advisory Council has recommended raising the threshold for reportable slot machine jackpots from $1,200 to $5,800. This adjustment, considering inflation since the threshold was set in 1977, aims to reduce administrative burdens on players and casinos and streamline IRS operations. While the recommendation is promising, skepticism remains about its implementation without legislative support. Representative Dina Titus has been a long-time advocate for this change, introducing bipartisan legislation to adjust the threshold, but success has yet to be realized.
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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Until next time, John Wu.