VKZ Magazine February Special Edition

VEGAS KIDS ZONE PRESENTS

FEBRUARY 2024

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About Vegas Kids Zone

Longtime locals and families new to the valley turn to the online publication for information, but, more than anything, for community. I hear from parents daily and put together classes, meetups, events and quarterly resource fairs based on their asks.

Here are a few of the most-read resources on the site: The events calendar is a popular find for locals but it can be overwhelming with allll the things. Parents asked for an easier way to find those big things you wish you hadn’t missed, such as festivals and health fairs. You can easily find free and affordable events in the 7 Things to Do in Las Vegas for Kids This Week.

From Nature Classes to What to do Indoors with Kids in town, the wide-range of topics on the site helps local families learn more about the incredible resources, businesses and opportunities in the valley.

Sign up for the newsletter and get the latest deals and a freebie for kids every Friday!

Let me know how I can help! Email anytime! Kim@VegasKidsZone

-Kimberley

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Utilities & Services Go here for updated direct links to each business Electric: NV Energy Tel: 702-367-5555 website: www.nvenergy.com Cable/Telephone: Centurylink Tel: 702-244-7400 website: www.centurylink.com Cox Cable Tel: 702-383-4000 website: www.cox.com Gas: Southwest Gas Tel: 877-860-6020 website: www.swgas.com Garbage: Republic Services Tel: 702-735-5151 website: www.republicservices.com Sewer: Clark County Tel: 800-782-4324 Las Vegas Tel: 702-229-6281 Water: Las Vegas Valley Water District (Las Vegas) Tel: 702-870-4194 website: www.lvvwd.com City of North Las Vegas (North Las Vegas) Tel: 702-633-1275 website: www.cityofnorthlasvegas.com City of Henderson (Henderson) Tel: 702-267-5900 website: www.cityofhenderson.com/departmetns/utility-services Education: Clark County School District Tel: 702-799-7573 website: www.ccsd.net Miscellaneous: US Postal Service Tel: 800-275-8077 website: www.usps.com Department of Motor Vehicles Tel: 877-368-7828 website: www.dmvnv.com These pages are copyright protected. ©VegasKidsZone. For personal use only, not to be copied, distributed, altered or sold.

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Feb. Events with VKZ

Fur Friends for Valentines

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New meetups, classes and events created

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Locals share their stories of finding their fur friends.

Join the Birthday Club

Ice Age Fossils State Park

We celebrate you with free gifts and discounts!

Take a step back in time at this new State Park in North Las Vegas

VKZ Deals

Get to Know Ward 4

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More than $325 in VKZ deals for you starts here!

Councilperson Francis Allen-Palenske shares new businesses and insights.

Wigglin’ Out Fun Fest

Kidpreneur Market Feb. 17

Find all the details for this Valentine’s event featuring sweets and crafts, character meet n greets and a Kiddie Rave!

We are excited for you to join us at our new location Paintdrops Studio in Meadows Mall!

Homeschool Help & Savings

VKZ Kids Writing Contest

A few of our favorite curriculums for homeschoolers on sale now!

Get your writing published in this magazine!

VKZ Member Spotlight

VKZ Resource Fair

Every month get to know a VKZ community member who makes a difference every day.

Connect with local resources to help your family thrive, April 6 at Merryhilll Summerlin.

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Join the VKZ Birthday Club!

Do you have a birthday? Know someone who does?!

Join the VKZ Birthday Club and get in on exclusive discounts to party places, decor and more!

Bonus! We will send you a FREE Birthday Kit of your choice.

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i9 Sports One of the top sports programs in the valley, i9 Sports offers seriously fun and engaging youth sports leagues, camps and clinics for kids ages 3 and up.

Winter season starts January 20 and Spring camps are available in March! Use code Spots24 through February 29 to get $15 off the registration fee for any of the i9Sports leagues on the weekends! Visit i9sports.com or call 702-763-5608 with any questions.

WHAT DID VKZ SUBSCRIBERS GET THIS WEEK?!

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YELLOW ROSE BEAUTY Party, big event, birthday or milestone coming up?

Get your glow on at Yellow Rose Beauty! They are offering 20% off a facial, perfect for winter skin! This native Las Vegan is also offering a free deep conditioning treatment with either a cut or blowout. Just mention VKZ to get the deal.

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Makeup by marijane marie Local makeup artist and spray tanner Marijane Marie brings the salon to you! She provides luxury beauty services in the comfort of your own home or hotel.

Receive $20 off any services booked before the end of the year when you mention VKZ.

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literary adventures for kids If you haven't taken advantage of the free resources on Literary Adventures for Kids, go there now! Literary Adventures for Kids is an award-winning language arts curriculum that is easy to implement and fun to experience -- an adventure through a great book!

A schedule is provided and all the planning has been done for you. Get an EXTRA 15% off with code CAFE15!!!

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great books homeschool We just started using Great Books Homeschool and absolutely love it! It’s clear, easy to use and truly affordable. It covers everything! We get many of our books from the library or Amazon. The curriculum is broken down by day and subject, love it. My twins like it because it’s not overwhelming. My early riser can get started because it’s easy to follow independently. My reluctant reader feels the workload is manageable and the choice for books and subjects interesting (read: worth his attention!).

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MEMBER Spotlight

Together, we make things happen!

Every month we recognize a member of our VKZ community who makes a difference every day.

ERIKA ARCE Erika started Picky Performance Cleaning with a vision to employ and empower women. Her team gives back to the community in many ways, including free cleaning services for cancer patients. “It's our way of contributing to the well-being of those in need.”

🔶 What inspires you?

My family. I love them very much.

My kids are my reasons for me to hustle and work hard every day.

🔶Why did you start your business?

I create great jobs and I get to be a part of making a difference in my employees' lives as well as my clients.

She is generously offering 4 hours of maid service for $150 through her business Picky Performance Cleaning.

Text her at 702-306-3497 and mention VKZ to get the deal!

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animal network feels the love

There were 346 cats and dogs adopted from the rescue in 2023! While they are all so wonderful, a few people and animals deserve some special LOVE!

A FAIRYTALE FOR PRINCESS There is a home for every dog. Some just take longer and are more challenging to find than others.

Animal Network took in a senior dog that was abandoned at a park. She was chipped but the owner would not return calls. Princess is old and has some big health issues, the biggest being kidney disease which does come with side effects, mainly incontinence.

The volunteers at Animal Network knew it would be challenging to find her a home.

After six months in rescue Dion found Princess. From Dion’s first phone call about Princess to her leaving with Dion was a mere 4 hours! Dion is a shining beacon of light for senior pups. She’s fully aware of the short amount of time they have left, but she goes above and beyond to ensure their last days are their best. It brings her much joy and the pups live a final joyous chapter. To be loved unconditionally. Isn’t that what we all want?! Thank you, Dion, you are an amazing human. www.vegaskidszone.com

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a heart for animals Find out more about becoming a foster or adopting a new love at www.animalnetwork.net

FOSTERING SAVES LIVES

Rescues live and die by their fosters.

It’s such an important part of the process. One of our fosters has been with us since July 2012, almost 12 years! Kristanne has fostered and adopted over 435 pups for us through the years! That’s 36 a year! Or 3 a month! Her time, patience, and love transforms dogs into happy, healthy, adoptable pets. She is a master at her craft, taking care of animals.

VOLUNTEER‘S TIME CHANGES LIVES

Every once in a tenacious volunteer digs in hard and goes above and beyond to get the long-timers adopted. Longtimers are pups that keep getting looked over for one reason or another.

Karla is one of those volunteers. She is an amazing human that focuses on one dog at a time until they get adopted. She takes them on special outings and takes them home overnight. She took Maverick to She has nursed many in bad health baseball games (adopted!), King to the and helped others to trust people farmer’s market (adopted!), Princess to again. She learns their behaviors and needs and does a wonderful job taking see Santa (adopted!) and now Rockie is care of them and helping to find them the lucky dog who has earned her attention. All the pups had been with new homes. the rescue over 6 months in boarding.

Thank you, Kristanne, for your Thank you, Karla, for your love of dedication to the rescue and more animals and for focusing on the tough importantly the pups in your care! ones. www.vegaskidszone.com

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Good news to know What’s new around town!Do you have a kid who is excelling in sports, a team that is coming off a recent win? Shre your phtos and storeis with us! Email Kim@vegaskidszone.com

GO BULLDOGS! From personal tragedy to true triumph with an inspiring team. On Jan. 3, the city of Las Vegas recognized the Centennial High School football team and Bulldogs Coach DJ Campbell. The longtime local coached the team to a historic milestone in their recent season, winning their firstever state football championship.

Campbell, a star at Cheyenne High School who went on to play for the University of California, Berkeley, and then the NFL, tragically lost his mother in 1996. His fiery spirit and natural leadership, he has said, he gets from her.

GAELS GET THEIR DAY The Mayor and City Council named Jan. 16 Bishop Gorman High School Varsity Football Team Day. Home of the Gaels, the team proudly accepted the honor they received for their hard work this season that was recognized around the country.

The Gaels were declared National Champions by ESPN, USA Today, and Fox Sports. The team finished the season with an impressive 12-0 record with wins against nationally ranked teams.

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New Park in NW A new local favorite place

It took eons to create, or so it felt for many locals who couldn’t wait for the latest state park to open. Take a step back in time while exploring the Ice Age Fossils State Park in North Las Vegas!

Councilwoman Nancy Brune is excited that this park, “is just steps away from Ward 6, (and) will offer valuable opportunities for environmental education and recreational activities, while preserving our community's early history.”

The newly opened Ice Age Fossils State Park is 315 acres and showcases Tule Springs’ collection of Pleistocene fossils. What locals love about the new park, according to the many pics and videos on social media, are the easy hiking trails that lead to prehistoric fossil beds and archaeological dig sites and art sculptures scattered throughout the desert park. The modern visitor center has interactive natural history exhibits and a gift shop.

What: Ice Age Fossils State Park When: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Tickets: $3, and children under 12 are free. Dogs are allowed on a leash. Mountain bikes, motorized vehicles like OHVs and UTVs, and camping/campfires are prohibited. www.vegaskidszone.com

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Good news to know This is one of the reasons we love calling the Las Vegas valley home. These locals were honored by the City of Las Vegas for their collective work that continues to have a positive impact by improving the entire Las Vegas community in their own way.

SHARE, CARE & BE THERE Andy and Linzy Stahl have built a home and community with their dogs, chickens, and tortoises and countless volunteer activities. They have shared their free range eggs with hundreds of neighbors as well as their time, talent, and treasure with dozens of organizations in Vegas including Olive Crest, Canyon Ridge Christian Church, Hoving Home, Gilcrease Orchard, and the Blind Center.

Andy operates his own small business, Raintree, a probate and residential specific real estate brokerage.

ALL THAT, AND MORE! Corey and Jacqueline Sierra have poured their heart into their business and their community in many ways every day. The couple recently opened 𝑨𝒍𝒍 𝑻𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝑨𝒏𝒅 𝑨 𝑳𝒂𝒕𝒕𝒆 𝐌𝐨𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐞 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐭, a fast-growing business.

Corey, who works as a Fire Prevention Officer at the Marine Base in Barstow, founded the Silver Valley Fire Alliance, a nonprofit that supports volunteer fire departments in rural areas. Jackie serves as Vice President of the Ladies of Las Vegas organization.

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Get to know: Ward 4 Each month we will talk to a local council person to share what they love about their part of our fabulous city.

I am Francis Allen-Palenske and I am the Councilwoman for beautiful Ward 4 which is the NW part of Las Vegas. It's the most unique place in Las Vegas to live with both horse farms and large land living. Our special part of Las Vegas feels like you've been transported into an area that's a little slower, and patient, with a relaxed way of life. People wave as you pass by and the sound of horses neighing can be heard on a quiet morning.

Our way of life is a rural one, with all the conveniences of major shopping and an international destination like the Las Vegas Strip at our fingertips.

We've got amazing parks, hiking trails, and the best dog park in ALL of Las Vegas at Barkin' Basin inside Wayne Bunker Park.

VIPKids Indoor Play & More is one of the newest businesses in Ward 4. They have a gorgeous facility that caters to kids of all ages. There is karaoke, and video games with new consoles for Xbox, PlayStation, and Switch.

click here to read more about Ward 4!

We also have a new Mexican restaurant that just opened called Casa Real which just opened! They promise to deliver authentic Mexican food with a fresh spin on classic dishes people love. I haven't visited this place yet, but intend to take my family very soon!

For future endeavors, Ward 4 will soon welcome a new police substation in the area of the Providence community. This additional police substation will deliver public safety resources right into the area of our rapidly growing community of competitively priced homes. I am excited to welcome a new police substation coming to fruition within the first year of my serving as your Councilwoman.

I love Las Vegas and the people I share it with! Please call my office with any questions or concerns that I may be able to assist with at (702) 762-2524.

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New to the Valley?

What can we do to help you?! Here are a few of the most popular downloads in the VKZ Shop locals are using!

COMPLETE MOVING ORGANIZER Keep all your info together in one space with a moving organizer with checklists, planning pages for everything from what needs to be done a month out to the day of the move. The 40+ page moving organizer includes a contact list of all utilities and services in and around the Las Vegas valley that you need to call, email or drop in on and many more convenient resources. Use code VKZFRIEND to get 40% off this complete moving organizer!

VOLUNTEER WITH EASE This Volunteer Kit is designed to help kids and teens get the most out of volunteering and be prepared. When volunteering, be prepared to answer questions with the prompts provided.

Volunteering can help prepare kids and teens to work in a field they are considering.

It can also help them realize their strengths and weaknesses. www.vegaskidszone.com

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VKZ Kidpreneur Monthly market Feb. 17!

Creative, inspiring and seriously fun!

You’ve heard of it, you’ve thought about it, now come see what it’s all about! Our monthly Kidpreneur Markets are loaded with things to do, see and try. This is not your typical day out excursion. The Paintdrops Studio at the Meadows Mall will be packed full of KIDPRENEURS on Feb. 17 from 11 a.m -2 p.m. offering everything from cards and gift tags, jewelry, bath bombs, fishing lures, crocheting, bird feeders and more! We will have raffles, crafts at the VKZ Friendship Table and even a magic show for the littles at noon!

come to the market for prizes, crafts, food, fun & more!

Shop local and support these awesome kids and all their hard work!

Talking to local kidpreneurs for the Vegas Kids Zone Spotlight series has inspired local kids and teens as well as us here at Vegas Kids Zone! We realized we could help them learn more on how to grow their business by making a monthly market and supporting them in their efforts all month long, not just at the event.

February VKZ Kidpreneur Market Feb. 17, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Paintdrops Studio

Want to be a vendor?

Sign up here and get a one month FREE to the VKZ Kidpreneur Club.

Space is Limited!

Join us in the VKZ Kidpreneur Club for networking workshops, discounts and VKZ Biz Box & more!

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Kidpreneur club news Join a network of local professionals and serious young entrepreneurs!

This monthly membership gives your child everything they need to get started or grow their business. We provide support, education, networking opportunities and workshops. Each month the VKZ Kidpreneur members will choose what they want their workshop to be. To join, it’s $30 a month or $25 a month if you sign up for 3 months or more. Buy a year membership and receive 25% off! Upcoming workshops are Feb. 8, how to properly fill out food handlers forms for those who work with food and beverages, and construct a business plan.

Monthly membership includes: Monthly VKZ Biz Box with exclusive content and discount. (up to $25 value) Monthly workshops to grow your business with a Q&A with an entrepreneur expert. (up to $30 value) Gain access to a network of fellow kidpreneurs and experts who will help you grow your business. (priceless!)

Annual memberships include: A personalized press release template about your business to introduce you to the media and to use for your future endeavors. ($300 value) Media kit templates. ($200 value) 20% off vendor table each month and a free upgrade to a 10x10 space. It is first come first serve.

Featured article on Vegas Kids Zone. ($250 value) Digital download workbook.

Annual awards banquet. www.vegaskidszone.com

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VKZ Resource Fair Where locals find the ltest and greatest resources for their family!

That was fast! It’s been 5 years since we had our first resource fair, which I started on a whim when we realized there were more questions than answers from locals asking for recommendations on everything from pediatricians to sports programs, to microschools and how to get started homeschooling in Las Vegas. I get asked a lot about ways for parents to connect, too, which is why I wanted to make this a regular inperson resource with our signature Friendship Table .

The Vegas Kids Zone Family Resource Fairs include local schools, individual teachers and tutors, sports and art programs, food vendors, special needs programs, homeschool and education resources, national online education programs, and a range of familyfocused businesses to support your success—all for free!

Enjoy complimentary vision screenings and sports physicals at the fair, along with giveaways of toys, candy, and books our kidpreneurs, handcrafted items and more for all ages and subjects.

Want to participate in our next big event? Register here for the upcoming VKZ Family Resource Fair. If you're unable to use Google forms, secure your spot immediately here. Hurry, as spots fill up fast! Registration closes 3/14.

What: VKZ Family Resource Fair When: April 6, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Where: Merryhill Prep in Summerlin www.vegaskidszone.com

What locals raved about at the VKZ Fair!

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HOST AN EXCHANGE STUDENT We have kids from around the world who are looking to be foreign exchange students if we had more local families who would host these amazing teens! Hosting an exchange student is a rewarding experience for your whole family.

Hosting a foreign exchange student gives your family the opportunity to share your own culture and traditions, helping the student gain a deeper understanding of your country as well. Opening your home to a foreign student can promote personal growth and development by fostering adaptability, patience, and empathy.

You'll learn about another culture and language, too! It is a rewarding experience that lasts a lifetime for all involved.

If you are interested, contact longtime local and foreign exchange student friend and host mom Michelle.cetusa@gmail.com.

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ADVERTISE WITH VKZ & BRING MORE PEOPLE TO YOUR DOOR! SHARE IN THE LOVE

CONTACT US 702-326-9953 Kim@VegasKidsZone.com

JOIN OUR NETWORK As part of the VKZ Family Resource Fair, you will gain exposure via the online magazine featured post, mentioned in the VKZ weekly newsletter and press release and tagged in social media.

Once you submit the application form, you will be notified within 48 business hours if you have been selected for the fair. We are so excited to partner with you and showcase your business!

OUR WHY We have a wide array of local resources, programs, services and activities around the valley and parents actively seeking these types of businesses.

Get in on the search! Families are constantly searching for things to do, resources and businesses in the valley. From longtime locals to new residents, VKZ narrows their search and delivers info straight to interested subscribers and readers.

BECOME AN EXCLUSIVE VKZ KIDPRENEUR SPONSOR! PREMIER EVENT The VKZ Kidpreneur Market is a premier event specifically to equip and position kidpreneurs to be leaders in business, technology and philanthropy.

VKZ FAMILY RESOURCE FAIR ATTRACTS 100S OF LOCALS LOOKING FOR YOUR BUSINESS QUARTERLY FAIRS

The VKZ resource fairs bring families from around the valley, including Henderson, Mountains Edge, Summerlin, Centennial Hills and Nellis.