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LIFESTYLE LETTER

FEBRUARY 2018 PUBLISHER

Nick Lodhi | Nick.Lodhi@LifestylePubs.com EDITOR

Nicolette Martin | Nicolette.Martin@LifestylePubs.com CONTRIBUTING WRITERS

Zak Lodhi, Cynthia Vespia CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS

The Maker Movement

Holly Burke, Nick Lodhi

WHEN YOU THINK OF THE WORD “MAKER,” WHAT COMES TO MIND? A quick Google search offers some ideas: a constructor, a builder, a producer, a designer, an architect, but, in its simplest terms, a person that makes or produces something. In this month's issue, you'll be immersed in articles that focus on just that: makers—people who produce things. You'll see it in the art, food and artisan goods throughout both these pages and our community. But this concept of makers is more than just the people who create unique works of art, beautiful (and tasty) cuisine, handcrafted jewelry, textiles or furniture, or goods you can find throughout local boutiques or on locally-maintained Etsy pages.

CORPORATE TEAM CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER CHIEF SALES OFFICER CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER DIRECTOR OF MARKETING ART DIRECTOR OPERATIONS DIRECTOR EDITORIAL MANAGER EDITORIAL AD MANAGER AD COORDINATORS

It's also about a movement of people and ideas—hobbyists, experts and the inbetween—who form a community that works together and encourages each

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other to create new products, dream up innovative ideas and produce things unique to the Green Valley material landscape. With the full support of a community behind you, stay creative—and curious—Green Valley.

PUBLISHER SUPPORT EXECUTIVE ACCOUNTANT APPLICATION ARCHITECT WEB DEVELOPERS

Steven Schowengerdt Matthew Perry DeLand Shore Brad Broockerd Sara Minor Janeane Thompson Nicolette Martin Victoria Perry Lindsey Howard Chad Jensen Cyndi Harrington Alicia Huff Adella Wrisinger Jessica Soetaert Cyndi King Dana Rudolph Emily Stout Hailey Stepanek Melanie Carlisle Randa Makeen Michael O’Connell Scott Lavigne

We can't wait to see what you make next.

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INSIDE THE ISSUE FEBRUARY 2018

FEATURES 14 Peak of Perfection 647 City View Ridge Drive, Built by Sun West Custom Homes

16 Life on the Road with Artist Jerry Pesce Art, Metal and Comic Cons

20 Making Something Beautiful Out of Nothing Q&A with Ann Alenik

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28 Don’t Hurt your Family by Waiting Create an Estate Plan Today

DEPARTMENTS 4

Lifestyle Letter

Good Times

Around Town

Open House

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24 Hot Spot 28 Locally Owned 30 Lifestyle Calendar 34 Local’s Choice

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GOOD TIMES 1.

Library Tree Lane The Library Tree Lane Gala was held on Friday, December 1. Guests enjoyed a winter wonderland filled with beautifully decorated trees, delicious food and wine, lovely gift baskets, and time with friends. Fox newscaster Monica O. Jackson was the master of

ceremonies. Proceeds will benefit Henderson Libraries’ youth literacy programs.

1. Shannon Noschese, Santa and Kip Noschese, member of Henderson Libraries Board of Trustees | 2. Derek Uehara; Julie Buckley, vice president of Friends of Henderson Libraries; Santa; Carla Rice; and Jan-Ie Low | 3. The crowd socializes and get final bids in before section closes. | 4. Joan Tinker, former executive director of Henderson Libraries; Santa; and Colleen Brown, former chairwoman of Henderson Libraries Board of Trustees | 5. Santa, Henderson City Councilwoman Gerri Schroder, Henderson City Councilman Dan Shaw, Ashton Schroder and David Ortlipp, secretary of Henderson Libraries Board of Trustees | 6. Monica O. Jackson, event emcee and auctioneer, and Santa

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AROUND TOWN

HONOR FLIGHT SOUTHERN NEVADA HOLDS HONOR FLIGHT EXPERIENCE

ing accreditation from the American Public Works

On February 24, Honor Flight Southern Nevada

Association; earning a third successful reaccreditation

will host an Honor Flight Experience from 11 a.m. to 2

by the Commission for Accreditation of Park and

p.m. The event will be held for the World War II and

Recreation Agencies; completing 21 critical roadway

Korean War veterans who are unable to make the trip

and infrastructure improvement projects at a cost of

back to Washington, D.C. to visit their memorials.

$64.9 million in the last 18 months; attaining accredita-

The Honor Flight Experience will feature a luncheon

tion for the city’s Inspection Services Material Testing

and video tour of the memorials, followed by special pre-

Lab by the American Association of State Highway

sentations to the veterans, as well as an acknowledgment

and Transportation Officials for the on-site testing of

of the services each veteran has given to our country.

construction materials; and reorganizing and modern-

The Honor Flight Experience luncheon is provided at no cost to the veterans. Each veteran will be able to

izing the city shop and fleet, including the addition of six new electric vehicles and 12 charging stations.

bring one or two guests depending on space available.

Herr started with the city of Henderson in March

Any veteran who is interested will need to complete an

2004 and was named director of the Public Works,

application to receive an invitation to attend. Applications

Parks and Recreation Department in October 2015.

are available at HonorFlightSouthernNevada.org or

He oversees an annual department budget of $109

by calling 702.749.5912.

million and a team of more than 400 full-time and

HOMEAID SOUTHERN NEVADA ANNOUNCES 2018 BOARD OFFICERS AND WELCOMES NEW BOARD MEMBER

850 part-time and seasonal staff.

CORAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCE LAS VEGAS ANNOUNCES NEW CAMPUS IN HENDERSON

HomeAid Southern Nevada, the official outreach part-

Coral Academy of Science Las Vegas, a

ner of the Southern Nevada Home Builders Association,

state-sponsored public charter school, announced

announced its newly elected officers for 2018, led by incom-

the opening its fourth campus in Henderson for the

ing president and local marketing executive Amy Thill.

upcoming 2018-19 school year.

In addition to Thill, 2018 officers include Vice

Formerly a University of Phoenix campus, the

President Scott Donnelly, of Cooper Roofing & Solar;

40,000-square-foot building is located at 7777 Eastgate

Treasurer Carlos Zuluaga, of Pardee Homes; Secretary

Road and will be the new CASLV campus. With plans

Stephenie Heagerty, of Boral Roofing; and immediate

for tenant improvements, the building will be ready to

past president Trent Scarlett, of Wells Cargo.

open by the first day of school in August. The new cam-

HomeAid Southern Nevada’s officers for the

pus will serve students in kindergarten through seventh

coming year were installed at the Southern Nevada

grade and help fulfill the current high demand from

Home Builders Association and HomeAid installa-

Henderson families and prospective students.

tion luncheon on December 7.

For more than 10 years CASLV has provided quality

HomeAid Southern Nevada also welcomed a new

STEM-focused education to students across the Las

board member, Lonette Nagy. As a production manager

Vegas valley. CASLV started its operation in 2007

at Pinnacle Homes, Nagy’s industry knowledge and back-

at the Tamarus campus. During the first two years,

ground will help HomeAid continue to meet its mission of

CASLV built a stellar reputation that resulted in grow-

easing homelessness throughout Southern Nevada.

ing wait lists of 3,200 students to enroll. CASLV is cur-

CITY OF HENDERSON’S ROBERT HERR NAMED PUBLIC WORKS LEADER OF THE YEAR Robert Herr, the city of Henderson’s director of public works, parks and recreation, has been named as 2017’s Public Works Leader of the Year by American City & County magazine.

rently taking applications for the Eastgate campus for the 2018-19 school year at CASLV.org/Admission.

NAIOP SOUTHERN NEVADA ANNOUNCES NEWLY ELECTED 2018 OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS NAIOP Southern Nevada, an organization representing commercial real estate developers, owners and related

Each year, American City & County honors public

professionals in office, industrial, retail and mixed-use

officials from across the country for their achieve-

real estate, has announced its newly elected officers and

ments and outstanding leadership. The Public

directors for 2018, led by incoming president Mike Mixer.

Works Leader of the Year nominees are judged on

Mixer is the executive managing director and

major accomplishments and why the efforts they

co-founder of the Las Vegas office of Colliers International.

lead are important to the community they serve. 10

In selecting Herr for this honor, American City & County cited the following accomplishments: attain-

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In addition to Mixer, 2018 officers include Presidentelect Shawn Danoksi, of DC Building Group; Secretary Rod Martin, of Majestic Realty Co.; Treasurer Jennifer Levine, of Cushman & Wakefield; and immediate past president Jay Heller, of Heller Companies. NAIOP’s elected directors for 2018 include Jody Walker Belsick, Kimley Horn & Associates; Julie Cleaver, The Howard Hughes Corp.; George Garcia, G.C. Garcia Inc.; Reed Gottesman, Harsch Investment Properties; Matthew Hoyt, CommCap Advisors; Jeff LaPour, LaPour; Adam Malan, Logic Commercial Real Estate; Mike Shohet, Nevada HAND; David Strickland, Thomas & Mack Development Group; and Jennifer Turchin, Coda Group. NAIOP’s officers and directors for the coming year were installed on December 8. Each member has a wealth of knowledge and experience in the commercial real estate industry, which will lend a hand to continue building the brand and awareness of NAIOP throughout Southern Nevada.

GREATER LAS VEGAS ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS PRESENTS ANNUAL AWARDS The Greater Las Vegas Association of Realtors (GLVAR) presented its annual awards to some of its leading members, including David R. Tina, who was

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peak of perfection 647 CITY VIEW RIDGE DRIVE, BUILT BY SUN WEST CUSTOM HOMES ARTICLE ZAK LODHI

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HOME IS WHERE THE HEART IS, AT LEAST,

in comfort and style. Dan and his team really

THAT'S WHAT THEY SAY. If that is true, then

went all out with an unparalleled attention to

the Waters Edge at MacDonald Highlands is

detail and all of the bells and whistles.

the home of just about everyone that looks at it.

"I simply cannot pick just one (favorite)

Such a beautiful work of art must have an

feature of the house. No detail is overlooked,"

incredibly talented artist, and indeed, it does.

Dan says. "The staircase wraps around a ceil-

Dan Coletti is a second-generation homebuilder

ing-to-basement wine rack. If the handrail feels

from Sun West Custom Homes. Dan is not just

comforting, it’s because it is hand-wrapped in

the builder—he also is the proud owner of home-

supple leather. The downstairs portion of the

building company Sun West Custom Homes.

home is cool and comforting as a waterfall

The first thing you notice about this home is the view. "I wanted to create a home that would embrace this incredible land, and have a com-

cascades to a serene pond just a few steps from the bar and sunken conversation pit." The home is going green, with state-ofthe-art photovoltaic solar panels.

pletely unobstructed view of the Las Vegas

You are invited to tour the entire house

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design elements, structures and approaches

McDonald Ranch community in Henderson.

that I have used throughout my career."

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LIFE ON THE ROAD WITH A RT I ST J E R RY P ES C E ART, METAL AND COMIC CONS

Find Pesce Effects online at PescEffects.com,

ARTICLE CYNTHIA VESPIA | PHOTOGRAPHY HOLLY BURKE

Facebook.com/PescEffects

J ER R Y PESCE ’S DAY IS AN Y T HIN G BU T AVER AGE .

Tumblr and Twitter.

or @PescEffects on Instagram,

Almost every month, you’ll find him loading up his car and traveling to the next big city for a comic, horror or fantasy convention. There, he and his girlfriend, Serenity, set up Pesce Effects' massive booth, complete with strobe lights and rock music. Throughout the convention, Jerry will chat with fans, sell art and take on commission work to be completed when he returns home. “My art is my business and the one thing I can say that anyone who runs a business will agree: you are always working," Jerry says. "Whether I'm drawing, envisioning or researching future pieces or commissions, I'm always creating things or thinking of ways to better our display at shows, or thinking of cool ways to sell my art. Sometimes it’s just nonstop.”

On The Road, Monday-Wednesday 7 AM - 10 AM

Art time, usually in a hotel (sometimes in the evening hours too)

10 AM - 10 PM

Drive from show location to show location On The Road, Thursday-Sunday

10 AM - 6 PM THURSDAY

Show setup

6 PM - 10 PM THURSDAY

Organize, restock and sign all pieces

10 AM - 3 PM FRIDAY 3 PM - 8 PM FRIDAY 10 AM - 8 PM SATURDAY 8 PM - MIDNIGHT SATURDAY

Finish show setup Show day 1 Show day 2; sell art Restock and complete paperwork for next week's orders

10 AM - 5 PM SUNDAY 5 PM - 9 PM SUNDAY

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Show day 3 Break down and pack up

His intro to the world of art started when he was a small child.

knowledge from makeup effects, and a love of color and light. The

“I loved drawing monsters. I even got an award in elementary school

next component, which gave Pesce Effects its signature look, was

for turning every art project into a monster of some sort," he says. "I

putting the art on metal, which has become his favorite canvas to

became fascinated with special effects makeup and always had an

work on.

affinity for that. From there spun a degree in lighting and scenery fol-

“Once I started selling my art in this way, it pretty much stood

lowed by a job in technical theater. But I never gave up drawing as my

out," he says. "I put up to 30 to 40 layers in each of my pieces, and

favorite pastime.”

on metal, they almost look holographic.”

The degree is what brought Jerry to Las Vegas where he

As the convention ends, the two dismantle the booth, repack the

became a full-time professional lighting director. He worked many

car and either head to the next town for a new show or head home

corporate events and rock shows in town, including at the House

where Jerry will begin work on the commissions he received at the

of Blues, where he was responsible for lighting the bands on stage.

convention. But he wouldn’t have it any other way.

But his love of art is what brings him out on the road month after month, doing his own touring gig of sorts.

“I have come to realize that there are literally tens of thousands of people with my art in their homes across the country

With Serenity acting as manager, the duo does roughly 30 shows a year all over the country. They pack up a vehicle with Jerry’s art on metal, paper prints, display pieces, lighting equipment, luggage and other gear, then head to the town hosting the convention.

and abroad. It's very rewarding to know I can make that many people happy. "I love creating a commission for someone and knowing that I was able to make them so happy creating something they never

“We work hard to put on a killer display of my art using my

even visualized before," he says. "I also like inspiring young artists

knowledge of lighting to bring a unique display and an eye-catch-

at shows by telling them anyone can be successful if they draw

ing presentation.”

every day! We are at 30+ shows a year around the country and

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WHAT ERA OF ART INSPIRES YOU?

ANN

Cubanism. A lot of the great abstract and

ALENIK TO ASK HER SOME QUESTIONS

modular artists from that period also really

ABOUT HER ART. Ann has been handcrafting

inspire my art.

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YOUR ART? Cooking is a very creative way of putting

WHAT MADE YOU GET INTO ART?

things together. The presentation is making

I’ve always loved art and knew I could make

each plate look spectacular. The dish looks

anything. Working in engineering helped to

like a piece of art, much like putting the colors

open up my ability to make art, and gave me

together in a painting. Engineering, on the

the ability to weld. I love to work with different

other hand, lets me know that I can put any-

colors, so painting and glasswork was a natural

thing together.

fit. But It wasn’t until I got the opportunity to

decorate our first restaurant that I made pieces

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE PIECE OF ART

of artwork for the walls and customers kept ask-

THAT YOU HAVE CREATED?

ing if they could purchase them. When I finally

"The Goddess." She’s painted on metal,

started to sell them is when I began to explore

inspired by a fabulous group of women and she

my creative and artistic abilities fully.

has a headdress full of recycled metal objects.

WHAT ARTISTS DO YOU ADMIRE? Picasso. I like his abstract and colorful style. I’ve done many art shows, and I admire a lot of artists that I’ve met on the road. They all have great style and are very inspirational.

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MAKING SOMETHING BEAUTIFUL OUT OF NOTHING

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“I love the idea of making something beautiful out of nothing.”

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE MATERIAL TO MAKE ART WITH? Salvaged metal—recycled or repurposed pieces. I love the idea of making something beautiful out of nothing. WHAT GAVE YOU THE IDEA OF SILVERWARE AND MORE PRACTICAL ART? My best friend owned a restaurant supply company and was always asking me to make things for her. Being in the restaurant business gave me access to that. WHAT GIVES YOU THE INSPIRATION FOR YOUR ART? Traveling and seeing different cultures and colors. When I am in my desert studio that overlooks the beautiful Las Vegas Valley, I draw from the desert for my inspiration. 22

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THE START OF A NEW YEAR IS A GREAT TIME TO BEGIN THINK-

can take a very long time. Meanwhile, your hard-earned assets could be

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going to your probate attorneys’ fees with very little left for your family.

PLAN. We understand that it can be very difficult to discuss what has

The next level in estate planning is to set up a trust. By having a

to be done with assets and property when you pass away; however, if

trust, your assets avoid the probate process. You transfer your assets

you have not prepared your estate it can be even more complicated and

into your trust, which typically you have complete control over during

expensive for your family to navigate the probate process when you pass.

your lifetime. After you are gone, your appointed trustee takes over.

Do I need estate planning? The short answer is yes. If you care

The trustee will divide your assets according to your direction, thus

what will happen to the assets you worked your entire life to procure,

eliminating the need for the court.

then you must make preparations. No matter the size of your estate—

Not only does a trust save your assets for your heirs, but you can

the property and possessions you own—without estate planning, the

also literally reach out after death with a trust to control the actions

state will decide what happens to your things after you pass.

of your heirs. For example, if you want your grandson to go to college

If you pass away, and you have not done any estate planning, the legal term for your estate is intestate. There is a statutorily mandated

before he inherits from your estate, you can specify that in a trust. These types of trust are called incentive trusts.

scheme that divides your assets amongst your heirs. Having a will

You can also make specific provisions in your trust for the care of

is one step up from intestacy. Having a will allows you to specify to

your pets. We call these pet trusts. Without these provisions, many

whom you want certain assets to go. So, if you want your grand-

pets are euthanized after the death of an owner. These are just a few

daughter to get your jewelry, you can specify that in a will.

of the options you can set up in a trust.

The problem with both intestate and wills is that they are governed by a

Finally, it is very important to set up powers of attorneys for yourself.

legal process known as probate. Probate is the process by which the courts

Powers of attorney allow your designated representative to make decisions

divide your assets and give them to your heirs. Probate is expensive and

for you in emergency situations when you can’t make decisions for yourself.

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If you already have these documents, it is important to have them revised every few years so that they are current with new state and federal guidelines. You have worked too hard and achieved too much to let the state have more power than your own will. You also want to rest assured that the family members and friends you leave behind will have far less stress, grief and anxiety to deal with in addition to the loss of you. Knowing that your wishes are clear and executed in the manner you see fit allows loved ones to move on. They can spend time remembering your wonderful legacy, not quibble over what they think you wanted. These are just a few types of estate planning tools that can be implemented by a licensed attorney to shelter your assets. You should consult a lawyer and develop a plan that helps you to keep the assets which you work so hard to procure. If you have any further questions, go to McDonaldLawGroup.com for more detailed examples and information, or you can call the McDonald Law Group office at 702.448.4962 to set up a free consultation. Â This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice or representation. For additional information or to set an appointment to review or begin an estate plan, please contact the office for an appointment.

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MEMOIR WRITING SERIES

Gibson Library

Paseo Verde Library

projects with perler beads! Snacks

Join this six-week series taught by lo-

always provided. For ages 10-17. Free.

cal author and oral historian, Barbara

Noon to 1 p.m. More information at

Tabach. Learn how to collect, orga-

HendersonLibraries.com.

F E B R U A RY

EVERY THURS, FEB 1-MAR 8

TEEN TIME

story. Free. Noon to 2 p.m. Register online at HendersonLibraries.com.

prize in the costume contest. The half marathon starts at 8 a.m.; other races follow. BBSCRun.com

10 CUPID’S 5K FUN RUN

17 & 18 SEVENTH ANNUAL CHINESE NEW YEAR IN THE DESERT Multiple Locations

Events include a ribbon-cutting ceremony featuring cultural performances, runway show and family-style

Whitney Mesa Recreation Area

dinner; a parade; and a parade af-

Cupid is at Whitney Mesa this Feb-

ter-party featuring vendors, cultural

ruary as you run or walk on Whitney

performances and a showcase of

Mesa Trail with your loved ones. The

school bands and orchestras. Partic-

T-Mobile Arena

first 350 participants are guaranteed

ipating venues include Fashion Show

The King of Country Music, George Strait,

a T-shirt and medal. Whitney Mesa

Mall, Grand Canal Shoppes and

is returning to T-Mobile Arena with spe-

Archery Range is open 10 a.m. to

Downtown Las Vegas Container

cial guests Lyle Lovett and Robert Earl

noon for all registered participants at

Park. CNYInTheDesert.com

Keen. Tickets: $75-$200. Doors open at

no cost. Register at CityOfHenderson.

6:30 p.m. both nights and the show be-

com using activity code 151234-58 or

gins at 8 p.m. T-MobileArena.com

on Active.com. 9 a.m. Ages 5+

6, 20 & 27

VARIOUS DATES

2&3 GEORGE STRAIT: "STRAIT TO VEGAS"

POETRY STUDIO

21 NEVADA LEGAL SERVICES PRO BONO WORKSHOP Green Valley Library

Learn what bankruptcy is, the pros and cons to filing for bankruptcy,

Learn a new style of poetry in

LAS VEGAS GOLDEN KNIGHTS

this safe and creative environ-

T-Mobile Arena

and Chapter 13, alternatives to fil-

ment. Every skill level and writing

The Las Vegas Golden Knights will

ing, and how to proceed if you de-

background welcome. Write and

play 8 home games this month:

cide to file for bankruptcy. Free. 4

read during workshop time to get

February 11, 13, 15, 17, 19, 21, 23 and

p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Register online at

constructive feedback. Free. 6:30

27. For tickets and a full schedule of

HendersonLibraries.com.

Green Valley Library

p.m. to 8 p.m. Register online at

games, visit T-MobileArena.com or

HendersonLibraries.com.

NHL.com/GoldenKnights

FROM HAWAII WITH LOVE

MARDI GRAS MASQUERADE HALF MARATHON, 10K & 5K RUN

Heritage Park Senior Facility Library

Get transported to Hawaii to enjoy live

Mardi Gras attire for a chance to win a

Come hang out and make some fun

nize and engage with your materials in order to document your personal

Strip from a distance, and wear your

the difference between Chapter 7

22 I CAN BE Foothill High School

The Henderson Chamber of Commerce will host a one-day event

Equestrian Park

geared to help local freshmen better

cultural performances, demonstrations

Enjoy a beautiful desert sunrise and

plan for their future and achieve their

and hands-on activities from the is-

crisp morning temperatures while you

goals.The event is free for students,

lands. Free. 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Register

run the River Mountain Loop Trail from

who will learn which high school

online at HendersonLibraries.com.

Equestrian Park. Enjoy views of the

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courses best suit their long-term, professional goals. Chamber members

will volunteer their time to speak and

mentor approximately 800 participants during each event.

21-25

LAS VEGAS DISC GOLF CHALLENGE Wildhorse Golf Club

The Las Vegas Disc Golf Challenge will kick off the 2018 disc golf tour

Get your hands on the controls. With All in Aviation you can finally cross learning to fly off your bucket list.

season and is one of six national tour competitions held throughout

the United States. The opening ceremony will be held at the Henderson

Events Plaza on Wednesday, February 21, followed by the disc golf

competition at Wildhorse Golf Club from Thursday, February 22 through Sunday, February 25.

24 HEART & SOUL: A CELEBRATION OF GOSPEL AND BLACK HISTORY Henderson Events Plaza

In honor of Black History Month, the city of Henderson presents live musical performances, cultural dance performances and a variety of food concessions and vendors.

It’s time to go all in! Cirrus Platinum Training center with locations at HND (Henderson) and VGT (North Las Vegas).

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Cynthia Vespia is a born and raised Las

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Vegas native. She has more than 20 years

people. After traveling extensively across the

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this community.

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