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Blue Heron

HENDERSON LIBRARIES’ 75TH ANNIVERSARY

HARNESSING THE SUN

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Carved into a hilltop within the most exclusive Henderson neighborhood, Obsidian is a double gated community with amazing Strip and mountain views. Homes range from 5,000 to 7,700 square feet.

Starting at $1.7 million | Sales Center Open Daily 702.536.3000 | ObsidianLV.com

The Bluffs is an elevated, double gated community in Southern Highlands that overlooks the Valley with views of the Las Vegas Strip.

Ranging from 5,000 to 6,900 square feet.

Starting at $1.5 million | Show Home Open Daily 702.970.6000 | TheBluffsLV.com

On a bluff overlooking Lake Las Vegas, Vantage is a luxury gated community of 2,800 to 4,700 square foot homes. Enjoy the Lake Las Vegas lifestyle along with stunning water and mountain views.

Starting in the $700s | Sales Center Open Daily 702.536.6000 | VantageLV.com

Blue Heron is a locally owned, award-winning Design/Build firm, founded with a commitment to exceptional architecture and outstanding quality of construction. Owner and founder, Tyler Jones has created an innovative architectural style called Vegas Modern™ in response to the climate, culture and lifestyle of his esteemed hometown. Many have imitated but there is only one original…

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LIFESTYLE LETTER

JULY 2019 PUBLISHER

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Summertime is a Magical Season

Kris Lodhi, Zak Lodhi, Robyn Campbell-Ouchida CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS

Nick Lodhi

THE KIDS ARE OUT OF SCHOOL, THE SUNSHINE SEEMS NEVER-ENDING AND THERE’S NO SHORTAGE OF ADVENTURES THAT AWAIT. For many, summer evokes fond memories of childhood—sleepaway camp, family vacations and swimming until your fingers shriveled like prunes. We also celebrate our nation’s independence, host parties for our friends and family and, if we’re lucky, take a scenic road trip.

In this issue of Green Valley Lifestyle, we want to remind you why summer is a season of opportunity. This month is also a great opportunity to discover our local music scene at various venues. With so much to see and do this month, we only scratched the surface of what Green Valley has to offer—but we hope this issue gets you off to a good start.

Happy exploring, Green Valley. We hope to see you around!

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FEATURES 12 Blue Heron Innovative, Leading-Edge Design

20 DIY Your Way to a Bug-Free Summer Adult- and Kid-Friendly Natural Bug Repellents from A Beautiful Mess

26 Henderson Libraries’ 75th Anniversary

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Henderson Library Prom Ethel M. Chocolate was on hand for a chocolate tasting at the family-friendly prom. The Mash-Up King provided tunes to keep everyone dancing all night. Executive Director Marcie Smedley crowned Bob and Sandy Ellis, local philanthropists and generous library supporters, Prom King and Queen. They turned around and donated another $25,000 to Henderson Libraries!

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RENOVATE & REFINE INNOVATIVE, LEADING-EDGE DESIGN

Blue Heron

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HOW YOU SPEND YOUR TIME MATTERS MORE TO MOST INDIVIDUALS THAN HOW MANY THINGS THEY HAVE BOUGHT. The people you choose to spend your time with and where your time is spent is what really matters. As such, you should live in the utmost style and comfort. Your home should be equal parts effortless and innovative as you enjoy time with family and friends. In every aspect of your life, home matters, as does who makes your home. That is why I sat down with Blue Heron Design/Build, leaders in luxury home design.

Their owner and founder’s story is a unique one, and it starts right here in our very own Las Vegas. A fourth-generation Nevadan, Tyler Jones was brought up in this industry from working in construction with his father at a young age. He began his design career by working for architects while still in high school. He later moved to Boulder, Colorado, to study architecture at the University of Colorado. After that, he founded Blue Heron in 2004 and began his first project, Stone Canyon, built in what is now Blue Heron’s trademark style, Vegas Modern. Just like it sounds, it’s a modern take on Vegas living in response to the climate, culture and lifestyle of his esteemed hometown. Tyler walked me through the design philosophy behind their custom homes.

“We believe building a home should be a seamless process. This innovative and integrated design/build approach to business is evident in the creative and distinctive homes that we build,” Tyler says.

You should feel confident that the entire team involved in the design and build of your home is working together with the same vision in mind. The level of integrated design/build services that Blue Heron offers is unparalleled. From the architect to the interior designer, general contractor, landscape and pool designer, Blue Heron’s full range of services will make sure you get an exquisite home.

And indeed, the customization process is extensive but exciting.

You are involved in every step of the way, from the inception of the house to the laying of the last stone. Blue Heron also offers multiple pre-designed custom communities in which to build your dream home, each a bit different than the previous. Today, we’ll take a sneak peek at three of their newest communities.

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VANTAGE Overlooking the shimmering Lake Las Vegas, Vantage is a stunning gated community of 37 homes that will feature a new single-story floor plan and two all-new two-story floor plans. Ranging from 2,800 to 4,700 square feet, these Vegas Modern homes allow you to take in the flawless desert landscape and stand-out amenities you won’t find anywhere else.

BLUFFS Perched on a hillside in Southern Highlands, The Bluffs is a private, double-gated community overlooking the Las Vegas Valley with stunning views of the mountains and the Las Vegas Strip. This community offers three flexible floor plans ranging from approximately 5,000 square feet to more than 6,900 square feet. These 39 elegant homes feature tranquil courtyard entries as the spacious great rooms invite you in across the threshold. The clean lines and seamless flow of these terraced homes allow you to take in the views.

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Bluffs

Obsidian

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Bluffs

Vantage

Blue Heron is an industry leader, an award-winning design/build firm with more than 30 accolades to its name including being voted the gold winner of the Best of Las Vegas in the Luxury Homebuilder category in 2017 and 2018. As a comprehensive lifestyle brand, Blue Heron is with you every step of the way, from site selection, architecture, interior design, construction and furnishings. That level of service is what sets them apart from other builders in town. Celebrating its 15th year of business this year, Blue Heron is going to continue to innovate and push the boundaries of what Vegas Modern™ means to its hometown.

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ADULT- AND KID-FRIENDLY NATURAL BUG REPELLENTS FROM A BEAUTIFUL MESS

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A D U LT

WHAT YOU NEED: + 10 drops lemon essential oil

(AGE 15 AND OVER)

+ 10 drops lemongrass essential oil

WHAT YOU DO:

+ 8 drops eucalyptus essential oil

In a 2-ounce spray bottle, add the grain alcohol (or Solubol) and drop in

+ 1 ½ ounces distilled water

essential oils. Swirl to combine. Place the cap back on the bottle. Allow the oils to disperse in the alcohol for about 1 hour, then add distilled water, swirling again to combine.

+ 8 drops lavender essential oil

(minus 1 teaspoon to make room for the essential oils in the bottle) + ½ ounce 95% proof grain alcohol*

*The grain alcohol is used as a preservative as well as a carrier for the oils, but you can also use a product like this instead of grain alcohol at a 1:4 ratio (1 drop essential oil to 4 drops Solubol) if you’d rather and then just fill the rest with water to fill the 2-ounce spray bottle.

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DIY

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K I D ’S

WHAT YOU NEED:

WHAT YOU DO:

+ 4 drops lavender essential oil

In a 2-ounce spray bottle, add the grain alcohol (or Solubol) and drop

+ 1 ½ ounces distilled water

+ 10 drops lemon essential oil + 10 drops lemongrass essential oil

in essential oils. Swirl to combine. Place the cap back on the bottle.

(minus 1 teaspoon to make room for

Allow the oils to disperse in the alcohol for about 1 hour, then add

the essential oils in the bottle)

distilled water, swirling again to combine.

+ ½ ounce 95% proof grain alcohol*

*The grain alcohol is used as a preservative as well as a carrier for the oils, but you can also use a product like this instead of grain alcohol at a 1:4 ratio (1 drop essential oil to 4 drops Solubol) if you’d rather and then just fill the rest with water to fill the 2-ounce spray bottle.

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While there can be concern about citrus oils on the skin when exposed to sunlight, lemongrass isn’t a photosensitive oil, and if lemon essential oil is steam-distilled rather than coldpressed (Oui Fresh essential oils are cold-pressed) it can be used on the skin. So just make sure to note which one your lemon oil is and only spray on clothes if you don’t have a skinsafe lemon oil (which is an application method a lot of people prefer anyway if they are more sensitive to oils).

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LOCALS ONLY ARTICLE ROBYN CAMPBELL-OUCHIDA PHOTOGRAPHY PROVIDED

Henderson Libraries’

75th Anniversary The year was 1944.

President Franklin D. Roosevelt was in office, World War II was raging around the world, Smokey the Bear was introduced by the United States Forest Service, The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet radio show debuted, and Henderson Libraries was formed after a petition to create the Henderson School Public Library was introduced. It’s amazing to look back and see how intertwined this organization has become in the Valley and that it is has been providing quality library services to the Southern Nevada community for 75 years. Throughout 2019, Henderson Libraries is commemorating this extraordinary milestone with a variety of special events open to the public.

“This is such an exciting time as we look back over the past 75 years and position ourselves for growth into the future,” says Henderson Libraries Executive Director Marcie Smedley. “Our libraries truly exist for our community, and we’d love to invite all of our community members to come celebrate their library with us!”

The year’s festivities kicked off with a carnival-themed block party on Feb. 2 and continued with Henderson Libraries participating in the City of Henderson’s Recalling Industrial Days celebration in April. May offered a fun night of Dancing Through the Decades with Henderson Libraries hosting its first prom dance. June’s fun was in the form of musician Joey Leone, who presented The History of Blues in America. This program led by music historian and acclaimed guitarist Joey Leone covered history, influence and impact of American blues through songs, stories and historical facts.

Don’t miss the Future Fair on Oct. 12 at the Gibson Library, where you’ll join local vendors and Henderson Libraries staff for demonstration booths showcasing various forms of technology to all ages.

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Technology has already changed so much at Henderson Libraries.

offering services to youth in need. In partnership with the City of

“While we originally offered mainly books and reference mate-

Henderson and Clark County School District, Henderson Libraries

rials, today’s libraries offer electronic and digital resources, vir-

also works to actively engage children in reading through the APPLE

tual reality experiences, 3D printing and more,” Marcie says. “As

(All People Promoting Literacy Efforts) Partnership.

new trends emerge, Henderson Libraries adapts to provide new

The summer reading program, first recorded by Henderson

services and resources that benefit the community and enrich

Libraries in 1950, is something the community looks forward to

learning opportunities.”

annually. From its humble start with 157 children participating to

In fact, Henderson Libraries recently launched its own userfriendly app to make library services even more accessible.

more than 2,800 kids reading more than 4.3 million minutes in 2018, it’s continued to grow. Henderson Libraries also partners with local

Another way Henderson Libraries has adapted over the years

businesses to provide incentives, allowing children to collect prizes

is by becoming more of a community-centered space. In addition

like cookie coupons from Great Harvest Bread Company and passes

to resources for entertainment and learning, the libraries also offer

to Mandalay Bay’s Shark Reef. There’s still time to participate in this

programs and services through partnerships with other community

year’s program by visiting HendersonLibraries.com to register and

organizations. For example, One-Stop Career Centers, complete

track your reading minutes. The program ends July 31.

with career coaches and employment training, are available at two

Think about joining the tremendous group of volunteers!

of the libraries through a partnership with Workforce Connections.

There are many opportunities for teens and adults. From pro-

Henderson Libraries also partners with Nevada Partnership for

cessing books to fundraising galas, volunteers help make the

Homeless Youth to identify all of the libraries as SAFE Place locations,

libraries even better.

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ITEMS YOU CAN BORROW: + Books + Audiobooks + Movies + Music + Art prints + Comic books and graphic novels + Computers available at each location + Free Wi-Fi available DIGITAL DOWNLOADS + eBooks + Digital audiobooks + Streaming music + Streaming movies + Local digital collections + Research databases for school, business and genealogy

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Adults

+ Book clubs

+ Storytimes

+ Gaming tournaments

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+ Movies

+ STEAM programs

+ Writing contests

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+ Local author fair

+ Reading with Rover

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+ Yoga and Tai Chi

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+ Arts and crafts

+ Foreign films

+ Genealogy Fair

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FILLING + 6-8 Granny Smith apples (depending on size) + ½ cup of organic coconut sugar + 2-4 tablespoons of organic unbleached flour + 1 tablespoon of cinnamon + 2 tablespoons of freshly squeezed lemon juice + 2 tablespoons of organic butter finely chopped Peel and cut the apples into thick slices, place in a bowl and toss with lemon juice. Add coconut sugar, organic butter, cinnamon and organic

CRUST + 2 ½ cups organic unbleached flour

unbleached flour and mix. You should see the apples starting to sweat and form a coating. Let sit while you make the crust

all -

+ 10 tablespoons organic butter (very chilled and cut into tiny cubes) + ½ cup organic all vegetable shortening + 4-6 tablespoons cold water (I usually put ice cubes in a small bowl of water and let it sit) + 1 pinch of organic pink salt Place flour in a food processor with cutting metal blade, add butter and shortening, slowly pulse your processor to cut up butter and shortening. Add two tablespoon of water at a time and

american

pulse a few more times. After four tablespoons of water, check to see if the flour holds together.

The dough should look crumbly if it does not add two more tablespoons of water and pulse again.

Grease and flour the pie dish and place the one

I find I usually use six tablespoons, be sure that it

circle on the bottom. Poke several holes with a fork.

does not get wet and sticky if it is too wet add a

Pour apples into the pie dish and cover with the

little flour and pulse. Pour out dough onto a cut-

other dough circle. Press the edges together with a

ting board that is floured and press together to

fork. Cut several slits around the pie.

form a ball and knead the dough.

Bake pie at 350 degrees for about 45 minutes. 5 minDivide the dough in half and roll out each half of

utes before it's done you can brush melted butter and

the dough and cut two circles that are 2 inches

sprinkle organic coconut sugar on top, pop back in

wider than you pie dish. I use a 9-inch pie dish.

the oven for remaining 5 minutes to form a glaze.

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WHAT'S ONE THING THAT EVERYONE NEEDS? Water, a home, maybe creature comforts? Well, all of those things need energy for you to get them. The world itself runs on electricity, and we need it for everything we do. Why is it then that you don't have a choice for your power? You get a bill in the mail from the same energy company, you pay it, and you get energy. You can't switch energy providers as you do with your cable company. That's not exactly correct, however. Solar power is the economical, clean and smart choice for your energy. Solar-powered homes can save up to 95% off your electric bill, and SunSolar Solutions is providing you the means to do that. Offering Americanmade panels from the great state of Washington, SunSolar Solutions gives you a say in your home's power source.

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LIFESTYLE CALENDAR

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STORIES IN THE STARS

TRAVEL TUESDAY

CHRISTMAS IN JULY

Travel the night sky, and explore the

Not sure where to go for your

Come and celebrate at Boulder

legends of various constellations

summer vacation? Come on down.

Station! Enjoy shopping with some

and the Greek myths behind them.

A Destination

is host-

of the Valley's most dedicated and

Delight in learning stories of the wind,

ing a presentation with Rocky

talented small business owners and

seasons, sun and moon performed

Mountaineer Trains.

crafters. Bring the family! Santa will

Henderson Libraries

Boulder Station

DragonRidge Country Club

Travel

make an appearance, and kids can

by the Hampstead Stage Company.

Space is limited. 9:30–10:30 a.m. at Gibson Library; noon to 1 p.m. at Green Valley Library; 3:30–4:30 p.m. Paseo Verde Library

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small business owners, artists and

Samples, demos and informational

crafters. From 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., you

materials will be available. Free

can enjoy shopping with them in the

admission. Open to the public.

Galleria Room by Bingo. Free admission, free samples and demos.

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19 TEEN AFTER-HOURS LOCK-IN: STAR WARS Paseo Verde Library

Whether you support the Rebellion

Green Valley Library

or the Empire, you won't want to miss

Get those costumes ready, and cele-

this after-hours Star Wars event!

We are always accepting sub-

brate your favorite fandoms at Cosplay

Create your own lightsaber and

missions for events you'd like to

Prom, featuring a dance party with

more! For ages 10–17.

see included in our Calendar sec-

music, games and a cosplay contest.

tion. Submissions are accepted

Ages 10–17 only. Free. Register at

via

HendersonLibraries.com.

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