School News: Las Vegas Valley Charter School Open House Events

Las Vegas Valley Charter Schools Getting Ready for Fall



State of Nevada and Clark County School District
Open House Events 2013

Charter schools open their doors in preparation for the 2013-14 school year. You may have a list of clothes and office supplies on your shopping list but mark your calendars and start shopping for schools. Keep informed and view the list of events for charter schools in Southern Nevada summer.

Nevada Virtual Academy
Summerlin Q & A

Event Date and Time: Wednesday, July 31,  2013, 12:00 -1:00 pm                                

Location: Summerlin Barnes & Noble

Venue: Cafe area

Address: 8915 West Charleston, Las Vegas , NV 89117

RISE Resource Charter School Open House

School Presentations: Beacon Academy of Nevada, Leadership Academy of Nevada, Nevada State High School, Quest Academy Preparatory Education, Nevada Virtual Academy, Discovery Charter School, Pinecrest Academy of Nevada, Odyssey Charter Schools, Somerset Academy, and Founders Academy of Las Vegas. 

Event Date and Time: Saturday, August 3, 2013, 10:00 am - 1pm
Location: RISE Education Resource Center
Address: 3460 N Rancho, Las Vegas , NV 89130

 

Nevada Virtual Academy

Summerlin Q & A

Event Date and Time: Thursday, August 8, 2013, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm                                 
Location: Summerlin Barnes & Noble
Venue: Cafe area
Address: 8915 West Charleston, Las Vegas , NV 89117

 

Nevada Virtual Academy

Henderson Q & A

Event Date and Time: Monday, August 12, 2013, 8:30 am - 9:30 am

Location: Henderson Barnes & Noble
Venue: Cafe area or Living Room area
Address: 567 N Stephanie Street, Henderson, NV 89014

Nevada Virtual Academy Welcome Back Party

Event Date and Time: Monday, August 12, 2013, 11:30 am - 2:30 pm

Location: Discovery Children's Museum
Address: 360 Promenade Place, Las Vegas , NV 89106 
Special Instructions:  Come join us as we welcome Nevada Virtual Academy students back to school with a day at the Discovery Children's Museum. This is a great opportunity to meet teachers, families, and other students who will be joining you at Nevada Virtual Academy this year. This event is open to new students, current families, and families who are still considering their options for the school year. The cost is $5 per person and MUST BE PAID IN CASH the day of the event. We look forward to seeing you there! Free parking is available in either the parking garage located right next door to the Museum’s entrance or surface parking lots.

 

Nevada Virtual Academy Q & A

Event Date and Time: Wednesday, August 21, 2013, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm                               
Location: Nevada Virtual Academy Office
Venue: Conference Room
Address: 8965 South Eastern Avenue, Suite 330, Las Vegas , NV 89123

 

Nevada Virtual Academy Summerlin Q & A

Event Date and Time: Thursday, August 22, 2013, 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm

Location: Summerlin Barnes & Noble
Venue: Cafe area
Address: 8915 West Charleston, Las Vegas , NV 89117

Nevada Virtual Academy Henderson Q & A

Event Date and Time: Tuesday, August 27, 2013, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Location: Henderson Barnes & Noble
Venue: Cafe area or Living Room area
Address: 567 N Stephanie Street, Las Vegas , NV 89014

Charter Schools Offer Options for Families in Southern Nevada

The first two states to ratify laws in favor of charter schools were Minnesota (1991) and California (1992). Nevada offers two types of charters: Nevada and school district (see Nevada Law NRS 386). The Nevada law was passed in 1997 and revised in 2011.Options galore for charter schools in Southern Nevada! Virtual classrooms, distance learning, focus on technology, foreign languages, and the arts are just a list of offerings.  Both the Nevada State Charter Schools and the Clark County School District Charter Schools are authorities which support curriculum innovation, family involvement and student achievement through independent public schools. Charter schools are public schools of choice which serve ALL student populations, provide tuition-free education, offer flexibility and greater accountability.

Keep informed, follow Jill's blog for Jill Paige at Jill Paige Homes (jillpaige@realtyexecutives.com and (702) 595-2922).

Summer Fun: Kid-Friendly Vegas FREE Fish Feeding Activity

Kid-Friendly Vegas FREE Fish Feeding Activity

Bass Pro Shop, Las Vegas, NV "Fish Feeding Frenzy"

Free fish feeding activity, say that five times fast! Free, fish, feeding! Free, fish, feeding! There are real ways to have a great time in Southern Nevada with children.  Las Vegas is full of fun especially if you like animals. Saturdays are special at Bass Pro Shop in Las Vegas, Nevada.  The "Fish Feeding Frenzy" is a great, fun and free activity for all family members.

Fun Fish Feeding Vegas Kids' Event

Bass Pro Shop Las Vegas, NV has an enormous fish tank. Watch the serene swimmers turn into a feeding frenzy as expert fishing staff feed trophy largemouth bass, catfish, bluegill, smallmouth bass, and more! Join in every Saturday at 5:00 pm sharp! The fish are fast so don’t be late.

Get Involved with Las Vegas "Fish Feeding Frenzy"

Children of all ages (yes, parents, grandparents, caregivers this means you) will not only be entertained because the experts at Bass Pro Shop offer observers an opportunity to help throw pellets into the pond to feed the trout! Bass Pro Shop says, "This is always a BIG hit with the kids; the trout love to splash around and excite the crowd!"

Keep informed, follow Jill's blog for Jill Paige at Jill Paige Homes (jillpaige@realtyexecutives.com and (702) 595-2922).

Summer Fun: FREE Jazz for Las Vegas, Nevada Entertainment

FREE Jazz for Summer Vegas Entertainment

Get outdoors and enjoy the evenings with FREE jazz music this summer season in Las Vegas and Henderson, Nevada.

Get Grooving:

Saturday Night Jazz on the Lake
Lake Las Vegas
Anthony James Baker
Saturday, July 27, 2013
7:00-10:00 pm
The Village at Lake Las Vegas
Lake Las Vegas is the place to be on Saturday evenings for jazz concerts.
Bring your blankets and lawn chairs to enjoy a cool and relaxing evening by the lake.
No pets or coolers please.
Admission is free.

Vegas Jazz offers a calendar of events with ongoing jazz concerts across the Las Vegas Valley.

Keep informed, follow Jill's blog for Jill Paige at Jill Paige Homes (jillpaige@realtyexecutives.com and (702) 595-2922).

Southern Nevada: Active Adults Shop for Health and Flavor

Active Adults Shop for Health and Flavor

Get Shopping for Health and Flavor in the Las Vegas Valley

Veg Out Las Vegas offers an Oatmeal Burger

After listening to AARP Radio with Nutritionist Joyce Boyer, a regular on NBC's Today Show, the 2009 airing of "Healthy Grocery Shopping Can be Simple", inspired me to seek out options available in the Las Vegas Valley. Active adults know diet and nutrition are priorities to enjoy their lifestyle. What do the cities of Las Vegas, Henderson, and North Las Vegas offer in Nevada for health and flavor?

Las Vegas Valley Farmers Markets

Farmers Markets are located every day of the week across the Las Vegas Valley. Fresh52 is a lively, friendly, open air farmers market where neighbors and friends come together to celebrate their community. The Tivoli Village location at Rampart Boulevard and Alta Drive is one of my favorite weekly events to attend. I enjoy the selection of produce, crafts, the surroundings, and the amenities of Tivoli Village.

 

 

Vegetarian Meals to Go

One of my favorite finds at the Fresh52 Farmer's Market is Veg Out Las Vegas. Owners, Stephanie and Justin genuinely care about the vegetarian meals they create each week. Take home a selection of sauces, dips, soups, sandwich fillings, entrees and desserts to stock in  your refrigerator and freezer. A sauce like Creamy Basil Pesto (no added fat) with pasta, Lemon Broccoli Soup (no added fat), fresh green salad from the farmer's market produce and 100% Whole Wheat Chocolate Cake (no added fat) is one meal plan you can have at your easy access. Stephanie and Justin also like my recommendation for The Perfect Scoop (handmade vegan ice creams).  "They can make you a vegan ice cream brownie sundae made with Veg Out's decadent Sea Salt Brownies." One of the best ways to stay in contact with Veg Out Las Vegas is to follow their postings on Facebook which provide you with weekly menu updates and a host of photos to lure you to their locations.

 

Healthy Living Inside and Out: Your Home and Your Body

Strawberry Spinach Wrap, Stuffed Salmon, Chicken Parmesan! Chef Gene Villiatora creates the next best option to having your own personal chef with healthy food in mind.  My Healthy Meal provides the Las Vegas Valley residents with planned out meals based on dietary needs or goals, like raw, low-calorie, low-carb, gluten-free, vegetarian, high-protein. Las Vegas Weekly wrote about Chef Villiatora as "keeping it fresh". The philosophy includes the use of ingredients that are free of preservatives, hormones, fillers or antibiotics. We use organic produce when it is available.Since 2012, the mission of My Healthy Meal is "Our mission is to make healthy eating more convenient. We are taking back take-out and allowing you to reach your goals even with a busy schedule." The shopping process is easy too. Select the items you want, select the location to pick-up your meals and enjoy your dining experience at home or on the go.

Not Done Yet!  My Search Continues for Shopping for Health and Flavor

The journey will not end.  I will continue my search for eating healthy for a long and healthy life.  Join me on the search. Thank you, Jill Paige

Summer Fun: Celebrate National Ice Cream Month and Day throughout the Las Vegas Valley

July is National Ice Cream Month

Vegas Style

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Beat the heat in the Las Vegas Valley, where summer temperatures hit 117°F. July is National Ice Cream Month. Cool your palate, satisfy your sweet tooth, and put a smile on your face. Celebrate the torridness, the swelter and the calidity of summer heat with activities to honor ice cream.

July is National Ice Cream Month

In 1984, President Ronald Reagan of the United States of America signed a proclamation naming July as National Ice Cream Month and the third Sunday of July as National Ice Cream Day. Las Vegas, Henderson, and North Las Vegas, Nevada have a variety of places to create your festivity for celebrating with ice cream. Vegas Magazine recommends Cocolini at the Grand Canal Shops, Luv-It Frozen Custard on E. Oakey Blvd., Max Brenner at the Forum Shops, Serendipity 3 in front of Caesar's Palace on The Strip, Sugar Factory American Brasserie at the Paris Hotel & Casino, Sweet Chili at the Aria Resort & Casino, and Tutti Gelati at the Lake Las Vegas marina.

Ice cream locations include:

East Side
Calamity Jane's
Sam's Town Hotel & Gambling Hall Las Vegas
Enjoy a sundae or a scoop.  Entertain yourself with a film from the Century 18 Sams Town or get in a few games of bowling. The Sam's Town Bowling Center offers free bowling (Present your movie stub or T.G.I. Friday's restaurant receipt for your Free Game of Bowling) and Friday mornings 8:00 am-11:00 am offer 50 ¢ games.
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Southwest Las Vegas

Homemade ice cream at The Perfect Scoop and Boba Tea at 5035 S. Fort Apache and 7377 S. Jones Blvd. "All of the ice cream we sell is made on site fresh by Mr. Wong himself." Try the unique flavors like ginger, lychee, and red bean ice cream. Chocolate, vanilla, cookies and cream, and many more are available favorites.
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South Side

Kate's Corner Ice Cream Parlor
Southpoint Hotel, Casino & Spa has the quick bit fix. At Kate's Corner Ice Cream Parlor indulge in hand dipped cones, milkshakes, malts, smoothies, sundaes, sodas and more! Relish your cool delight by taking a break at the Century 16 South Point and XD Theatre or come bowl a few lanes.
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Downtown Las Vegas

Anderson Dairy offers ice cream and tour. Schedule a FREE tour and take the Barnyard Buddies Tour. Meet a talking cow, a gritty rooster and a hound dog named Bubba.

. Sasapops are "artisinal frozen pops".  Owners and sister and brother team, Liza Vergara-Gross and Joe Vergara explain, "When we landed in Las Vegas in 2008, frozen pops were no where in mind. We actually got our start at the local farmers markets selling handmade pastries, desserts and Hawaiian style snow cones called Shave Ice." I first learned about Sasapops at a local Las Vegas event and then found them in the frozen section at Whole Foods Market.  Sasapops may not be officially ice cream, but they state, "No added flavors or colors. No funky gums or stabilizers. Just pure goodness frozen on a stick." There are Salted Peanut Caramel, Carrot Cake, Apple Pie al la Mode Pumpkin Pie and there are more! I recommend Pineapple Upside Down Cake! Sasa pops are available at Las Vegas Premium Outlets.
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The Strip

Häagen-Dazs Shop are situated in four locations along The Strip. The Venetian Hotel and Casino, Fashion Show Mall, New York-New York, and MGM Grand Hotel Star Lane and MGM Grand Food Court.

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Go Shopping:

Frozen Delights at the Market   

If you are looking for a shopping treat for to celebrate National Ice Cream Day and Month, visit one of the Whole Foods Market locations. Whole Foods Market can be found in Henderson at Green Valley Parkway, Summerlin at West Charleston Blvd., Northwest Las Vegas at Tenaya, and along the south side of The Strip on Las Vegas Boulevard. Whole Foods Market offers a pleathora of options for ice cream.  Cashewtopia crafted from raw, organic cashew nut milk, is a vegan frozen dessert is dairy-free, gluten-free, low-glycemic and incredible!  Three Twins Ice Cream is organic and creamy. Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream pints fill a freezer section with flavors (Don't forget there are 7 Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream locations in the Las Vegas Valley!). So Delicious offers options in soy, almond milk and coconut milk. Venture out and tantalize your senses with the selection of frozen delights at the Gelato Bar.  Gelato is made with milke, cream, sugars, and flavorings from fresh fruit and nut purees. Gelato is defined in English as a soft ice cream with little or no air.





Real Estate News: The Numbers; Las Vegas Valley Real Estate Market Gains with 57.9% Traditional Buyers

The Las Vegas Valley Real Estate Market

Gains Traditional Buyers

57.9%

Short Sales Decrease in the Las Vegas Valley Real Estate Market

The Greater Las Vegas Association of REALTORS® reported May 2013 a 31.8 % of all existing local home sales were short sales. This is a decrease from 32.5%  in April 2013. Other sales included in 10.3% of all May sales were bank-owned properties, up from 10.0% of all sales in April 2013.

 

Traditional Home Sales are on the Rise for Southern Nevada

Traditional sales increased. Las Vegas, Henderson, and North Las Vegas are seeing a positive trend in sales and a change in buyer.  57.9 percent of all sales were the traditional type, which was up from 57.5% in April 2013.

June 2013: GLVAR Local Housing Market Statistics

Keep informed, contact Jill Paige at Jill Paige Homes (jillpaige@realtyexecutives.com and (702) 595-2922).



Summer Fun: July is National Family Golf Month

Celebrate Family Golf Month in July

Families get out and play golf together at a variety of golf courses in the Las Vegas Valley. Golf provides recreation, physical fitness for all family members.

July is Family Golf Month.  Las Vegas, Henderson, and North Las Vegas are three cities in Nevada which promote golf as a fun.  Golf is a family recreational activity and offers learning opportunities to gain the skills and the knowledge of rules through both structured and casual experiences. Jill Paige Homes offers a Family Fun Guide: Las Vegas Valley Kids' Golf Guide with links to connect you with golf and activities for family fun in Las Vegas, Henderson, and North Las Vegas, Nevada.

Programs being offered include:

Get Golf Ready for Families
Southern Highlands Junior Golf
TPC Summerlin Summer Kids Camp
Angel Park Golf Course Junior Golf Camps at the Summerlin Golf Academy
Junior Golf Academy at Desert Willow
Get Golf Ready at the Revere Golf Club

Take Your Daughter to the Course Week
July 8-14, 2013

Kids Play Free Programs
Las Vegas Golf Club
Aliante Golf Club

PGA Family Courses
Family Tees at Las Vegas Golf Club

Golf Events
World Masters of Junior Golf Tournament at the JW Marriott, Las Vegas
Future Champions of Golf  - Kids Tour

Summer is a great time to get involved in the game of golf, because there are so many programs that focus on the benefits that golf has for everyone -- from kids to grandparents," said PGA of America President Allen Wronowski. "With so many Family Golf Month events during July and throughout the summer, the game is more accessible and affordable than ever." (Yahoo Finance, 2011).

Family Golf Month events are also being hosted on military golf courses as part of The PGA of America's long-standing relationship with and support of the United States military. There are many golf courses located throughout Clark County; pick up the phone and call the course most convenient or interesting for you and your family.