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👨👨👧👦 UNLV Report from 1996 Accurately Predicted Clark County's 2024 Population
Issue #206 - June 30, 2024
John Wu
30 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.
⛽ Las Vegas Gas Prices
👨👨👧👦 UNLV Report from 1996 Accurately Predicted Clark County's 2024 Population
Back in 1996, UNLV’s Center for Business and Economic Research (CBER) predicted that Clark County would have a population of 2.26 million by 2024. The latest population forecast for 2024 places the county’s population at 2.41 million, showing the projection was impressively close, missing the mark by only about 147,000 residents.
Population Growth:
2024 Population: 2.41 million
1996 Projection for 2024: 2.26 million
Difference: Approximately 147,000 residents
Future Projections: Clark County is expected to hit 2.5 million residents by 2027, a milestone the 1996 report had forecasted for 2034. The county is projected to reach 3 million residents by 2042.
Historical Context: Andrew Woods, director of CBER and co-author of the current report, noted the long history of population forecasting in the valley. Woods credited Dr. Keith Schwer, a renowned economic forecaster and former director of CBER, for unifying local government entities around a single forecast in the late 1990s.
Economic Diversification: The 1996 report not only projected population growth but also anticipated economic diversification in the valley. It correctly predicted continued growth in tourism and gaming, while also foreseeing the attraction of other industries to the area.
Economic and Social Predictions: The 1996 report had several accurate predictions about the economic and social trajectory of Las Vegas:
Economic Growth: The report anticipated continued strong economic growth, driven by the national and international demand for gaming and tourism.
Real Estate and Cost of Living: It foresaw soaring real estate prices and an increased cost of living, noting that growth would lead to higher housing costs and demand for public services.
Transportation and Infrastructure: The report predicted challenges in transportation infrastructure, with increased traffic congestion, noise, and pollution reducing the quality of life.
Local Industry and Employment: The report also anticipated job growth driven by the demand in specific industries such as gaming and construction, while also warning that lower quality of life due to negative externalities could impact the competitiveness of local industries.
Reflection: The 1996 report by CBER was remarkably prophetic, capturing the essence of future challenges and growth in Clark County. The accuracy of these long-term projections underscores the importance and reliability of economic forecasting in planning for regional development.
🥊 UFC 303: Pereira Knocks Out Procházka, Ige Loses to Lopes in Last-Minute Showdown
Dan Ige's hopes for a triumphant storybook ending were dashed in the co-main event of UFC 303 on Saturday night at T-Mobile Arena. Despite a wild and last-minute decision to accept the fight, Ige lost a unanimous decision to Diego Lopes, with all three judges scoring the bout 29-28 in favor of Lopes.
Last-Minute Fight Acceptance: Ige took the fight on incredibly short notice, stepping in just hours before the match when Brian Ortega fell ill and couldn't compete against Lopes.
“Eight weeks, six weeks, four weeks, four hours? It doesn’t matter. This is what I live for. This is my dream. I get to wake up every day and do what I love to do,” Ige said. “I got the call and said, ‘This is an opportunity to become a legend. This is a story I can tell my grandkids.’”
Main Event Recap: In the main event, Alex Pereira (11-2) retained his light heavyweight title with a stunning knockout of former champ Jiri Procházka (30-5-1). Pereira dropped Procházka with a left hook at the end of the first round and followed up with a head kick and punches in the second round to secure the victory.
“I didn’t know how I was going to win, but I knew I was going to leave the octagon happy,” Pereira said.
Card Adjustments: The fight card was restructured after Conor McGregor withdrew from his bout against Michael Chandler due to an injury. Ige, a Las Vegas resident, offered to step in on short notice and was quickly cleared by the Nevada Athletic Commission since he was already training for a fight scheduled for July 20.
“The doctors checked out Ortega, and he had a (103-degree) fever and he had to pull out of the fight,” UFC president Dana White said. “Ige was ready to go, so here we are. This is the (stuff) legends are made of, right here.”
Fight Highlights:
Ige vs. Lopes: Ige (18-8) put up a valiant effort but Lopes (25-6) proved too formidable, especially on the ground. The fight, contested at 165 pounds due to Lopes already rehydrating, showcased Ige’s determination and readiness.
Ian Machado Garry: Rising welterweight contender improved to 15-0 with a unanimous decision over Michael “Venom” Page, utilizing grappling to neutralize Page’s striking.
Macy Chiasson: Scored a second-round TKO over Mayra Bueno Silva after the fight was stopped due to a severe cut.
Roman Dolidze: Snapped a two-fight losing streak with a unanimous decision over Anthony Smith.
Preliminary Card Results:
Payton Talbott: Knocked out Yanis Ghemmouri in just 19 seconds.
Joe Pyfer: Finished Marc-Andre Barriault with punches in 85 seconds.
Andre Fili: Earned a split decision over Cub Swanson.
Martin Buday: Won a unanimous decision against Andrei Arlovski.
Gillian Robertson: Secured a unanimous decision over Michelle Waterson-Gomez, who announced her retirement post-fight.
Rei Tsuruya and Vinicius Oliveira: Both picked up unanimous-decision victories.
Jean Silva: Achieved a second-round knockout of Charles Jourdain.
Retirement Announcement: Michelle Waterson-Gomez, a veteran in the women’s strawweight division, tearfully announced her retirement in the cage at age 38 following her loss to Gillian Robertson.
🎆 Southern Nevada Fourth of July Celebrations
Southern Nevada will celebrate the Fourth of July with an array of firework shows and special events across the region. Here are some highlights and details about the festivities:
Summerlin Council Patriotic Parade
Date/Time: July 4, 9 a.m.
Location: The parade route starts at Hillpointe Road and Hills Center Drive, traveling south to Village Center Circle, then west on Trailwood Drive, ending near the corner of Trailwood Drive and Spring Gate Lane.
Features: New floats and returning favorites such as “Stars and Stripes Forever,” “Visions of Candyland,” and “Ferris Bueller’s Independence Day Off.”
Blast Off in the Basin
Date/Time: July 4, 7 p.m.
Location: Buckskin Basin Park, 7350 Buckskin Ave., with an additional viewing area at Wayne Bunker Park, 7351 W. Alexander Road.
Features: Fireworks, a DJ, and food trucks.
Admission: Free
Info: lasvegasnevada.gov/ward4; 702-229-2524
Las Vegas Motor Speedway’s Night of Fire
Date/Time: July 3, gates open at 5 p.m.
Location: 7000 Las Vegas Blvd. North
Features: Stock car racing followed by a fireworks show.
Tickets: Starting at $15 (free for ages 12 and under)
Info: lvms.com
Boulder City’s 76th Annual Damboree
Date/Time: July 4, starts at 7 a.m. with a pancake breakfast.
Location: Bicentennial Park, 1100 Colorado St. Parade begins at Colorado Street and travels to Broadbent Memorial Park.
Features: Parade, live music, activities, food trucks, and fireworks at 9 p.m.
Admission: Free (parking $20)
Info: bcnv.org/damboree; 702-293-9256
Fireworks at Caesars Palace
Date/Time: July 4, 9 p.m.
Location: Caesars Palace
Info: caesarspalace.com
Cowabunga Bay and Cowabunga Canyon
Dates/Times:
Cowabunga Bay: July 4-5, 8:50 p.m.
Cowabunga Canyon: July 3-4, 8:50 p.m.
Locations:
Cowabunga Bay: 900 Galleria Drive, Henderson
Cowabunga Canyon: 7055 S. Fort Apache Road
Features: Fireworks, DJs, hot dog eating contests
Tickets: Prices vary
Info: cowabungabayvegas.com
Henderson’s Fourth of July Celebration
Date/Time: July 4, 6 p.m.
Location: Heritage Park, 350 S. Racetrack Road
Features: Live entertainment, activities, food vendors, fireworks at 9 p.m.
Admission: Free
Info: cityofhenderson.com
Lake Las Vegas Fireworks
Date/Time: July 4, 9 p.m.
Location: Lake Las Vegas
Info: Part of Henderson’s Fourth of July celebration.
Las Vegas Ballpark
Dates/Times:
July 2, 7:05 p.m.
July 3, 6:05 p.m.
Location: 1650 S. Pavilion Center Drive
Features: Fireworks show following the Las Vegas Aviators games.
Tickets: Prices vary
Info: aviatorslv.com
Laughlin’s Rockets Over the River
Date/Time: July 4, 9:30 p.m.
Location: Colorado River
Features: Fireworks synchronized with patriotic music.
Admission: Free
Info: visitlaughlin.com
Red Rock Resort
Date/Time: July 4, 9 p.m.
Location: Red Rock Resort
Features: Viewing party with a DJ at the Sandbar pool.
Tickets: Starting at $35 for ages 12+, $10 for ages 2-11
Sphere Fourth of July Celebration
Date/Time: July 4, 9:30 p.m. and 11:40 p.m.
Location: Sphere
Features: New Exosphere show, XO Stream livestream, and XO Audio.
Info: thesphere.com
🎰 Vegas Jackpot Bonanza: Big Wins Reported Across the City
Las Vegas continues to live up to its reputation as a city of big wins, with several fortunate gamblers hitting six-figure jackpots across various casinos.
California Visitor Hits Big at Aliante A video poker player from California is returning home significantly wealthier after winning a $109,509 jackpot at Aliante. The visitor hit a sequential royal flush on a $5 spin on Sunday, as confirmed by a casino spokesperson.
Jackpots at Caesars Palace Two video poker players recently struck gold at Caesars Palace:
Five Star Poker: One lucky player walked away with $150,000.
Ultimate X Poker: Another player won $120,450.
Other Notable Wins Across the Las Vegas Valley:
Aliante Casino:
A significant win off a $25 spin.
Celebrated a $12,000 victory.
Rampart Casino:
Issa Babikyan: Won $42,126 betting $25 on the 10-cent denomination "Lock it Link" game.
Jacquelyn Rohan: A long-time local player won $23,199.30 on the $25,000 Silver Anniversary High Limit Progressive.
Joe D.: Hit a $58,299 jackpot on the Dragon Link progressive.
A local won $50,643 in the new High Limit Slots Room, betting $5 on the 10-cent denomination Dragon Link machine.
Another local hit a $58,856 super grand jackpot on a Dollar Storm machine with a $5 spin.
🤓 Vegas Ranks Second in Nerdy Cities List, Boasting Top Spots for Gamers and Book Lovers
Las Vegas is renowned for its glitzy casinos, world-class entertainment, and vast number of hotel rooms. However, it holds another intriguing title: the second-nerdiest city in America. According to research by Solitaire Bliss, which analyzed businesses listed on Google and Meetup.com, Las Vegas boasts a rich array of activities and venues that cater to nerdy interests.
Nerdy Highlights of Las Vegas:
Video Arcades: With 31 video arcades, Las Vegas is the top city for arcade enthusiasts.
GameStops: Home to 16 GameStops, making it the third-best city for gamers.
Board Game Clubs: The city hosts five board game clubs, positioning it as the best city for board game aficionados.
Book Clubs: The most popular nerdy meetup in Las Vegas, with 13 book club events scheduled in the next three months.
Las Vegas's Nerdy Appeal
According to Solitaire Bliss, Las Vegas's nerdy credentials are strengthened by its diverse range of interests, from magic to chess: “Whether you want to learn about magic like Harry Potter or be a chess champion like Beth Harmon on The Queen’s Gambit, we’ve found the best cities for nerdy Americans,” the release stated.
Top Nerdy Cities in America:
Chicago: Ranked first in the research.
Las Vegas: Second, recognized for its vibrant nerd culture.
Houston: Following closely behind Las Vegas.
Los Angeles: Fourth on the list.
San Antonio: Rounding out the top five.
Las Vegas's reputation as an adult playground and entertainment capital is well-deserved, but its appeal extends beyond the typical attractions. The city's thriving nerd culture offers a haven for enthusiasts of video games, board games, book clubs, and more, making it a hotspot for those seeking both excitement and intellectual engagement.
Summerlin Area Command - Week Ending: June 21, 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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