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☀️ Harry Reid International Airport Breaks Heat Records for Second Day in a Row
Issue #184 - June 8, 2024
John Wu
08 Jun
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📆 Weekly Local Events for June 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 10-Day Weather Forecast
⛽ Las Vegas Gas Prices
☀️ Harry Reid International Airport Breaks Heat Records for Second Day in a Row
Harry Reid International Airport has set two weather records for the second consecutive day. Around 2:30 p.m., the temperature reached 110 degrees, surpassing the previous record of 109 degrees set on June 7, 2013.
On Friday morning, the low temperature was 87 degrees, one degree higher than the 86 degrees recorded on June 6, 2010. The record will not be official until the day concludes.
On Thursday, the airport also set records for the highest temperature and highest low temperature for June 6, reaching a high of 111 degrees after a morning low of 85 degrees.
"We might tie the record or maybe a bit more," National Weather Service meteorologist Stan Czyzyk said of the Friday heat.
New highs were also recorded at Desert Rock near Mercury, Kingman, Arizona, as well as Needles and Barstow, California. Death Valley National Park also set a record at 122 degrees, surpassing the previous record of 121 degrees set in 1996.
Heat exposure calls rise
The Clark County Fire Department has responded to 20 calls for heat exposure since Wednesday, resulting in 12 transports to local hospitals. Eight calls were made on Friday, with three resulting in transports.
Heat can also be a factor in other types of calls, such as those related to alcohol intoxication or when conditions like fainting, dizziness, or nausea are reported.
Due to an excessive heat warning issued by the National Weather Service, cooling stations have been activated through Saturday.
Cooler temperatures expected over the weekend
Winds in the Las Vegas Valley were minimal on Friday as the weeklong heat wave, powered by a heat dome over the entire West, remained stationary.
The current forecast for the valley calls for a high of around 107 degrees, with a top of 104 degrees on Sunday.
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump is scheduled to hold a noon rally at Sunset Park on Sunday, when temperatures will be around 100 degrees.
❎ 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.
🏀 Storm Outplay Aces 78-65 in WNBA Matchup, Wilson Scores 29 Points
Before facing the Aces on Friday, Seattle Storm coach Noelle Quinn was asked how to limit star forward A'ja Wilson's impact. She paused, laughed, and answered, "Pray she has an off night." And at first, it seemed like her prayers were answered. Wilson didn't score at all in the first quarter, and the slow start culminated in the Aces' 78-65 loss to the Storm at Michelob Ultra Arena.
Wilson eventually found her footing, recording 29 points, 11 rebounds, and three blocks for the Aces (5-3). The performance was her 13th consecutive game with at least 20 points, matching Diana Taurasi for the WNBA record.
Kelsey Plum was the only other player in double figures for the Aces with 18 points. Seattle led 36-28 at halftime as the two-time defending champions were held to their lowest scoring output in a first half since 2017.
Jewell Loyd led the Storm (7-3) with 25 points en route to Seattle's sixth straight victory.
The loss dropped the Aces' record in Commissioner's Cup play to 1-1, following a victory over the Dallas Wings on Wednesday. Next, the Aces will visit the Los Angeles Sparks at 6 p.m. Sunday.
Here are three takeaways from the Aces' second home loss:
Storm game plan works Quinn said the Storm's best recourse would be to make Wilson work a little harder on defense than usual. That plan seemed to go off without a hitch, until Wilson caught fire offensively, scoring on three consecutive possessions with a little over three minutes remaining in the third quarter to bring Aces within four points (48-44).
Before that, Wilson showcased her defensive chops, notching back-to-back blocks to close the second quarter. Seconds after stuffing Ezi Magbegor's attempted layup, she swatted Skylar Diggins-Smith's shot.
Ultimately, the Storm were as effective as they needed to be. In the first half, Seattle held the Aces to just 10 of 34 from the field and forced 10 turnovers. Diggins-Smith scored 21 points for Seattle, 19 of which came in the second half.
'Measuring-stick game' The Aces have been clear about the heightened energy their status as back-to-back champions draws from opponents. Quinn referred to the matchup as a "measuring-stick game," and she came out of it with a bolstered confidence in the Storm.
Although the Aces have plenty of experience being a target for opposing teams, coach Becky Hammon doesn't believe the team has the correct mindset.
"Our approach sucks. ... I can't articulate how much teams want to beat us," Hammon said postgame. "We just have this satisfactory, 'show up and think we're going to (expletive) win the game' approach."
Plum echoed Hammon's sentiment at the podium.
"We're gonna get everyone's best shot," she said. "Every game that we play is a measuring-stick game for the other team, and so you know what? That's on us."
Storm a superteam Like the Phoenix Mercury, which beat the Aces earlier this season, Seattle made changes in the offseason in preparation for the Aces. Wilson emphasized after the loss that the Storm assembled a giant of a team.
First, they secured the returns of the WNBA's 2023 leading scorer in Loyd and standout forward Magbegor. They became even stronger by landing two of the league's top free agents: Former MVP Nneka Ogwumike and Diggins-Smith, a six-time All-WNBA selection.
The Aces' roster garnered plenty of nicknames last season when the team signed WNBA legend Candace Parker in free agency, adding to No. 1 overall picks Plum (2017), Wilson (2018), and Jackie Young (2019). Point guard Chelsea Gray joined the Aces as an unrestricted free agent in 2022. She has yet to play this season due to a foot injury she sustained ahead of the title-clinching Game 4 of the 2023 WNBA Finals.
"When (the Storm's roster) first came about, I tweeted that it was a superteam. I mean legit," Wilson said. "That's something that we will never underestimate because we know exactly what they have in their locker room and the situations that they've been in and the adversity that they've overcome. So to me, that's a superteam, and it's not in the way that they called us a superteam."
🍜 Chinglish Cantonese Wine Bar and Kosher Chinglish to Close Doors This Sunday
Chinglish Cantonese Wine Bar, a stylish restaurant that skillfully combined wine culture with modern Cantonese cuisine, is set to close on Sunday. Its sister restaurant, Kosher Chinglish, which offered Cantonese dishes through a kosher lens, will also be closing its doors. Both establishments were launched by Kitty and Ken Heck, along with chef Po Fai Lam and Anna Lam, who led the kitchens at both locations. The Lams are Kitty Heck’s parents, and Chinglish wine bar opened in December 2020, while Kosher Chinglish opened three months earlier in September.
Ken Heck confirmed the closures in a recent interview with the Las Vegas Review-Journal, and the restaurant also issued a statement regarding the decision. Ken Heck mentioned that employees were informed of the closure about 10 days ago.
"We have consistently grown our business every quarter, but the costs have become unmanageable," Ken Heck explained in the interview. "Our kitchens require a high level of skill, and chefs with that level of expertise are in high demand. With the fierce competition in hiring skilled chefs, we couldn't compete with the salaries being offered by large corporations and casinos."
In the statement, the Chinglish owners expressed their gratitude to their loyal patrons, stating, "We are thankful to all the guests who have been part of our Chinglish journey and shared in our positive experiences. We are particularly grateful to our amazing staff who consistently provided top-notch hospitality. Every individual, in every role, believed in our family’s vision and mission: to create positive memories and experiences for all of our guests, staff, and family."
A splendid menu
The Chinese New Year menu at Chinglish Cantonese showcased chef Lam's creativity, skill, and delicate touch. Poh Poh’s dumplings, named after Anna Lam, were made from scratch daily with delicate yet substantial skins filled with minced pork, chicken, or vegetables. A vegetarian dumpling featured an egg white wrapper bulging with minced vegetables.
Refreshing wheat noodles were draped with ground chicken and scallions in a light soy broth, reminiscent of zha jiang mian. A koi formed from spinach with goji berry eyes swam alongside a heap of enoki mushrooms in mushroom broth, alongside a cube of silky house tofu in a puddle of soy sauce and hoisin. Tender lobster cooked in the shell and seared scallops also made an appearance.
Kosher challenges; what’s next
The Lams were introduced to kosher food through their daughter's marriage to Ken Heck, who keeps kosher. Chef Lam first tried his hand at kosher cooking in 2017 to assist Ken Heck during the shiva period for his mother.
When the family decided to open a Chinese restaurant with a kosher menu, they faced significant challenges. For instance, what could they do about dark soy sauce, which has no kosher equivalent?
"At the beginning, kosher was very difficult," Po Fai Lam told the Review-Journal in December 2020. "Now, it has gotten much more comfortable. The things we use are different. I need to preserve our flavors as best as possible with limited ingredients, and it can be challenging."
The Hecks and the Lams are not leaving the restaurant business despite the Chinglish closures. They are preparing to open Hot Noods, a noodle shop that is part of the $20 million renovation of the El Cortez.
💧 Las Vegas Resorts Lead in Water Conservation Amid Desert Opulence
In stark contrast to the arid Mojave Desert, Las Vegas boasts lavish water attractions, from Venetian gondola rides to Bellagio's iconic fountains. This spectacle is a major draw for tourists, but it comes at a cost. Resorts accounted for 80% of the top 50 commercial water users in the Las Vegas Valley in 2023, with the top five – The Venetian, Mandalay Bay, Caesars Palace, MGM Grand, and Bellagio – using a combined 2.2 billion gallons of water.
Despite their high usage, these resorts are also at the forefront of water conservation. Southern Nevada Water Authority (SNWA) spokesperson Bronson Mack notes that resorts are proactive in recycling water. An estimated 70-80% of the water used in casinos is recycled and returned to Lake Mead. Michael Green, a historian at UNLV, emphasizes that the growth of Las Vegas tourism has driven increased water use, but also spurred efforts in sustainability.
Resorts have adopted various measures to reduce water consumption. Caesars Entertainment aims to cut water use by 20% per square foot by 2035, while MGM Resorts has already reduced water intensity by 36.5% since 2007. Innovations like nano water-filtration systems and atmospheric water generators are part of their strategy to manage evaporative losses from cooling towers and pools.
The next frontier in conservation focuses on reducing water lost to evaporation. Efforts include pilot programs to enhance cooling tower efficiency and replacing water features with less water-intensive alternatives, such as artificial turf. These initiatives highlight the commitment of Las Vegas resorts to sustainable water management, ensuring the city remains a top tourist destination while conserving its precious water resources.
Summerlin Area Command - Week Ending: June 7, 2024
Courtesy of The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department.
📌🏠 Summerlin South - May 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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