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Library adding programs: Friday, Oct. 3, 2008; Whether it involves reading, gardening or sharing culinary secrets, the Summerlin Library is introducing several programs this fall geared toward adults 18 years and older.
Dancing into the sunset: Seniors have fun, stay active and get in shape with dance nights and group fitness courses; Friday, Oct. 3, 2008; For many seniors throughout the Las Vegas Valley, a few dance moves and socializing once a week are all they need to escape the routine of day-to-day life.
Handmade crafts for sale at Sun City Summerlin fair: Thursday, Oct. 2, 2008; The Desert Vista Community Center in Sun City Summerlin will be filled with a variety of arts and crafts for the Fall Arts & Crafts Fair from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Oct. 4, and Carol Przybycien will be right in the middle of it.
Summerlin women work together to help charities: Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2008; Over the past 13 years, the Women's Club of Summerlin has grown from a small social club into a thriving organization dedicated to helping charities across the Las Vegas Valley.
Fearing tainted milk, Asian groceries yank dairy products: Monday, Sept. 29, 2008; Some Asian grocery stores in the Las Vegas Valley have stopped selling milk products imported from China. They've cleared their shelves of such products as a precaution because of the scandal over tainted milk in that nation.
Artists decorate sidewalks, sculpt ice at Summerlin festival: Saturday, Sept. 27, 2008; With the hot afternoon sun beating down on her back, Marlene Jozdani of Summerlin remained focused on the task that lay before her — a vibrant and colorful array of abstract images created with pastels.
Tivoli Village on track for 2009 opening: Friday, Sept. 26, 2008; As construction of the $850 million Tivoli Village at Queensridge shopping center moves forward on the corner of Rampart Boulevard and Alta Drive in northwest Las Vegas, more than 120 guests attended an exclusive sneak peek of the development's tenants on Monday.
Summerlin Presbyterian Church looks forward to move: Friday, Sept. 26, 2008; Summerlin Presbyterian Church is taking steps to accommodate the growing size of its congregation — beginning with a move to a new location in southwest Summerlin.
New Italian organization comes to Las Vegas: Friday, Sept. 26, 2008; A new Italian-American service organization, dedicated to culture and community service, is coming to life in the Las Vegas Valley — and several residents of Summerlin are playing a key role in bringing it to fruition.
Students voice concerns at Teen Town Hall Meeting: Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2008; With the 2008 presidential election getting closer by the day, more than 300 high school students from throughout the Las Vegas Valley got a chance to express their views on their communities and the future during a Teen Town Hall Meeting on Sept. 23 in the Las Vegas City Council Chambers.
New Web-based system keeps schools, parents connected: Monday, Sept. 22, 2008; With the click of a mouse, thousands of parents and students throughout the Las Vegas area can now access a vast online network that provides up-to-date information on everything from homework grades to student absences and upcoming assignments.
Teen celebrates her birthday by giving back: Monday, Sept. 22, 2008; At the ripe old age of 13, Mattie Wendel is not only overcoming personal challenges but also serving as a role model and an inspiration to everyone around her.
Sun City Security Patrol recognized by city: Thursday, Sept. 18, 2008; At the Sept. 3 meeting of the Las Vegas City Council, Mayor Oscar Goodman and Councilman Larry Brown presented the Sun City Summerlin Security Patrol with the Citizens of the Month award. More than 40 members of the team were on hand to receive it.
Sun City negotiates with city over fire station: Thursday, Sept. 18, 2008; The ownership and maintenance of a 2.8-mile strip of land bordering the southern half of Cheyenne Avenue, which currently belongs to Sun City Summerlin, might be transferred to the city of Las Vegas — but only if Sun City homeowners approve the proposal for a new fire station in their community.
Sun City Summerlin board position to stay open until February: Thursday, Sept. 18, 2008; Ed Walterscheid resigned from the Sun City Summerlin Community Association Board of Directors on Aug. 25 due to health reasons and one of his roles was that of chairman of the Legal Services Committee.
New Rogich Middle School program aims to prevent violence: Thursday, Sept. 18, 2008; At Sig Rogich Middle School, a small group of teachers and parents are laying the foundation for what they hope will become an influential group that promotes conflict resolution and violence prevention — one that will ultimately be driven by students.
Artists decorate the streets with chalk: Thursday, Sept. 18, 2008; Artists of all ages and abilities will transform the 20-acre Summerlin Centre Community Park into a colorful outdoor gallery for the 8th annual Summerlin Art Festival on Sept. 27 and 28.
Musical comedy troupe delights senior citizens at Temple Beth Sholom: Monday, Sept. 15, 2008; Howard Shapiro of Sun City Summerlin strutted on stage with a huge wig and a tacky Hawaiian shirt, and with a high-pitched voice he began singing "Tiptoe Through the Tulips" while strumming a guitar.
Lieberman campaigns for McCain in Summerlin: Monday, Sept. 15, 2008; Temple Beth Sholom was buzzing this morning as more than 500 people attended a public appearance by Sen. Joseph Lieberman, who was visiting Las Vegas to endorse Republican Sen. John McCain's presidential campaign.
Fast-growing builder lauded by magazine: Friday, Sept. 12, 2008; As construction of the $330 million ManhattanWest mixed-use development continues on Oquendo Road, near Russell Road and the 215 Beltway, the project's developer has been recognized by Inc. magazine.
Sun City selects fire station site: Friday, Sept. 12, 2008; The Sun City Summerlin Board of Directors has selected a location for the community's first fire station, and whether the project moves forward will soon be up to the 7,781 Sun City homeowners.
Churches to hold yard sales for charity: Friday, Sept. 12, 2008; Two houses of worship in the Summerlin area, Desert Spring United Methodist Church and Faith Community Lutheran Church, are planning community-wide yard sales to raise funds for charity.
Sun City board member steps down: Friday, Sept. 12, 2008; The Sun City Summerlin Community Association's Board of Directors has a vacancy in light of board member Ed Walterscheid's resignation on Aug. 25.
Festival brings a taste of Italy to the Valley: Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2008; Dana the Cannoli Queen was one of more than 150 vendors cooking up a variety of authentic Italian food on Tuesday at the San Gennaro Feast, which kicked off that evening and runs through Sunday.
Summerlin girl featured in national magazine: Friday, Sept. 5, 2008; For 11-year-old Brooke Peet of Summerlin, an appearance in a national children’s magazine was an instant boost in popularity — just in time for the new school year.
Veterans given chance at new career: Thursday, Sept. 4, 2008; Standing 6-foot-9 and weighing 345 pounds, newly retired NFL lineman Jonathan Ogden towered over the 1.6-ounce golf ball as it sat on the tee in front of him.
Pageant crowns Ms. Senior Nevada: Thursday, Sept. 4, 2008; The contest was open to all women in Nevada who have reached the age of 60, or "the age of elegance," said Charlie Christy, executive director and president of Ms. Senior Nevada. The contestants in this year's pageant were all between the ages of 60 and 70.
Henderson girl, 8, plays piano to win Suncoast talent contest: Thursday, Sept. 4, 2008; As 8-year-old Rachel Zhang's fingers touched the piano, she began with a rather simple rendition of "Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star" that amused the audience.
Celebrations at temple welcoming new assistant rabbi: Thursday, Aug. 28, 2008; Temple Beth Sholom is hosting a welcome dinner for its new assistant rabbi, Adam Watstein, at 6 p.m. on Sept. 12.
Expansion to help grow religious programs: Thursday, Aug. 28, 2008; Construction of Temple Beth Sholom's $3 million expansion known as Friedman Pavilion is under way, with the goal of accommodating growth in the synagogue's congregation and the need for additional services.
Desert Spring United Methodist's new pastor experienced: Thursday, Aug. 28, 2008; Desert Spring United Methodist Church welcomed Reverend David Devereaux as its new pastor on July 1, making the 10-year resident of Las Vegas the newest leader of a growing congregation in the heart of Summerlin.
Sunday Forum keeps up on all topics: Thursday, Aug. 28, 2008; Every Sunday at 11 a.m., Elinor Holcomb's living room in Sun City Summerlin transforms into a lively roundtable of discussion and debate.
Synagogue to host several Sun City bar mitzvahs: Thursday, Aug. 28, 2008; In Jewish culture, a bar mitzvah — or the coming of age of a boy or girl — is typically celebrated at the age of 13. But Temple Bet Knesset Bamidbar, a synagogue based in Sun City Summerlin for people age 55 and older, plans to add a new twist to an ancient tradition.
Clark County students return to the classroom: Monday, Aug. 25, 2008; Today was a big day for children and families in the Las Vegas area -- students on the regular nine-month schedule returned to classes for the start of the 2008-09 school year.
Stained glass club offers residents creative outlet: Friday, Aug. 22, 2008; Inside a pair of workrooms at the Mountain Shadows Community Center in Sun City Summerlin, residents have been creating eye-catching pieces of art for the past 16 years.
Elegant, senior women compete for crown: Friday, Aug. 22, 2008; A sellout crowd of more than 500 people will watch 16 of the most elegant and talented women from across Nevada take the stage Aug. 27 for the 23rd annual Ms. Senior Nevada pageant at the Suncoast.
County commission posts featured in today's primary: Polls stay open until 7 p.m.; Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2008; A rare opening for District A on the County Commission and crowded fields for two of Nevada’s three congressional districts gave voters reasons to cast ballots in today’s primary election.
Summerlin holiday parade draws 35,000: Friday, July 4, 2008; In a tradition that has grown with time, the 14th annual Summerlin Patriotic Parade attracted more than 35,000 spectators to the corner of Hillpointe Road and Hills Center Drive Friday morning to see a colorful stream of floats, bands, performing groups and giant helium balloons.