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Welcome to our Holiday Edition!

Before we know it we will be gathering with our family and friends for all the festivities the holidays bring each year. In this issue we are sharing with you some Holiday Happening in Las Vegas, as our city certainly gets into the holiday spirit each year – so much to do and see! And Martha has you covered in the kitchen with some fantastic side dishes and a dessert you are sure to love. Branch and Paul have hiking and biking tips for you, as with our fabulous weather, we are fortunate we can enjoy getting outdoors this time of year! So get comfy and settle in with this latest issue of Simply 55+ - we have a lot of great articles for you!

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Contents November/December 2016 pg 4

From The taff

pg 8

Hiking Tips

pg 12

Let’s Go Ride A Bike

pg 16

Cooking with Martha

pg 22

Good Eats in Boulder City

pg 24

Caesars Palace Celebrates 50 Years by Mike Henle

pg 28

Saluting Our Veterans by Sen. Harry Reid

pg 32

VA Accountability by Sen. Dean Heller

pg 34

Holiday Happenings

pg 40

5 Top Fall Vacations

pg 42

Season of Change by Oscar Goodman

pg 44

City of Henderson News

pg 46

Calendar of Events

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Farmers Markets

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Holiday Hazards for Pets

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New Goals for End of Summer

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Tips for a Fun & Frugal Holiday Season

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Butte route climbs an impossible looking Don’t get caught hiking in the dark. Many Auto Travelbutte and then the route travels down to the of the hikes around southern Nevada are too hotsprings via an easy wash. dangerous to do in the dark. During this time of year plan to be at the peak, waterfall or 2. Gold Strike Hotsprings - this is the most your ultimate destination by noon. This allows popular hotsprings, which makes it very you at least four hours to make it back to your Home Improvement & Lifestyle crowded on the weekends. Due to a flood in car before it gets dark. Don’t be fooled by the adage that the return trip is faster. Sometimes Simply Savers2005, the main hotsprings is dry. There are smaller hotsprings in the canyon, but they the descent is faster, but not all the time.

Feedback only hold about eight people. Be prepared Always carry a headlamp just in case. to use ropes to reach the hotsprings.

You can continue all the way down to the Several factors determine how quick the return Colorado River. trip will be. These factors include: terrain, Calendar Of Events length of descent (sometimes it’s not the same 3. Liberty Bell Arch - a cool arch in a shape of as the ascent), speed (some hikers are slower Of Events Calendar a liberty bell is one of the highlights of this descending than ascending), and route finding. hike. Continuing a short distance and you Good planning and preparation lead to an can have lunch overlooking the Colorado enjoyable and safe hike.

Remembering NevadaRiver! This hike is all trail, so there’s no scrambling or exposure.

Here is a list of great winter hikes:

Lake Mead Area

China Happy Holidays

1. Arizona Hotsprings - this is the time of the year to enjoy the hotspring. There are two ways to do this hike: The normal route or the Fortress Butte route. The normal route travels down White Canyon to the Colorado River. From there it’s about 0.25 miles to the 100 degree plus water! The Fortress

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China Date Ranch is less than 90 minutes from Las Vegas and at least 10 degrees warmer. It offers the most unique hikes you will ever do!

One word of advice: Don’t do these hikes if it’s windy.

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2. South Peak – another dirt mountain that appears to be impossible to climb. It’s the highest dirt mountain in the area. There’s miles on west State Route 160 and turn left Calendar Of Events exposure on this hike. onto Old Spanish Trail Highway (the sign reads: Tecopa). Drive 31.2 miles and turn left onto 3. Date Palm – hike to a palm tree in the middle Furnace Creek Road (a sign reads: Visit China of nowhere. How did it get there? This is an Ranch Date Farm.) Drive 1.7 miles and turn right Remembering Nevada easy hike. onto the signed China Ranch Road. Follow this road less than two miles to the China Ranch Gift After your hike, you can enjoy a date shake and Shop. Do not veer left as indicated by the sign. take home dates from the store, which is located A passenger car can make this drive.

Happy Holidays at the trailhead. The store is opened 9 am to 5 pm, seven days a week. + 1. Fence Post Peak – you will never forget this hike. Imagine climbing a vertical dirt mountain! You must be strong enough to pull yourself up 100 feet of rope.

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Let’s Go Ride A Bike

by Paul W. Papa

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has happened in too many years. It will be nice I love this time of year. Soon there will be a Happy Holidays to see them for such a joyous occasion and I turkey on the table surrounded with sweet can’t wait. potatoes layered with those tiny marshmallows About the time we get the plates cleaned browned to perfection; mashed potatoes and leftovers made, my wife will be ready whipped, but not so much as to remove all the to decorate the house for the merriest of all chunks of potato; gravy made from turkey holidays. The village will come out, wreaths will drippings; and, as is tradition in our house, an Italian dish—usually apple sausage and butternut be placed, mistletoe will be positioned in just the right spot, and stockings will be hung by the squash pasta. This year my brother and sisters chimney, as one would expect, with care. This will be joining us for dinner—the first time that

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year I even expect to light up the house on the outside (I have to make an attempt, feeble as it may be, to keep up with my neighbor).

With all of this hustle and bustle, it’s easy to neglect my trusty steed waiting patiently in the garage to be let loose on the trails. This is the time of year where there is so much going on that it’s easy to make a case for being just Not That Old And Loving It!

too busy to ride. But fear not, when the turkey settles in and all you want to do is sleep, there is something you can do to make sure you get out and ride—join a group. There are several bicycle groups around the valley and which one to join depends on which side of the valley you live on, where you like to ride, and what type of riding you do.

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• Southern Nevada Mountain Bike Association: Joining a group is great for several reasons.

Mountain bike group rides in and around Las First, you get to meet new people that all have Vegas; www.snmba.net at least one thing in common, and who knows what else you might find you both enjoy. New Entertainment & Food • Green Valley Ridez: Not an official riding friends are always fun and new friends who club, but a good source for riding with a like to ride are even more fun. Second, you get group http://gvridez.com/ + to learn trails that you didn’t know before. If you’re not one who likes to explore new trails all by your lonesome, then group riding is definitely Paul W. Papa is a bike enthusiast and the author of Best Bike Rides Las Vegas and Mountain for you. Third, and probably most important, Biking Las Vegas and Southern Nevada. once you’ve committed to a group ride, you’re Financial more likely to go on that ride than you would When not out on the trails, if you were just riding by yourself. Think he can be found at about it, when it’s just you, that justification Auto Travel www.paulwpapa.com. comes so easily. “Oh, I’m too busy,” or “Oh, it’s so early, I’ll go a little bit later in the day,” then later in the day never comes. But, when people are waiting for you, when you’ve made a commitment to other people to ride, you are less likely to make an excuse and Improvement more likely to & Lifestyle Home actually ride. To help you out, I’ve listed some Savers of the groups that ride in the valley, as wellSimply as some of the best websites that will connect you Feedback with a group.

• Biking Las Vegas: Cycling forum where you can find information and maps of trails endar OfinEvents and around Las Vegas. There is also a calendar of events including bike rides of the Calendar Of Events local clubs and bike shops; bikinglasvegas. com • Green Valley Cyclists: Road bike riding club Remembering Nevada based in Henderson but includes Las Vegas www.greenvalleycyclists.org • Las Vegas Valley Bicycle Club: Road bike Happy Holidays riding club based in Las Vegas www.lasvegasbikeclub.org • Mountain Bike Las Vegas: Mountain bike riding club; www.meetup.com

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you can whip up in your crockpots – everyone The holidays are around the corner and I’m should have more than 1 right? (I am up to already planning both our Thanksgiving and & Lifestyle Home Improvement three). Otherwise, borrow a couple more from Christmas meals. Our menu doesn’t change Simply Savers your family, friends, and neighbors – just don’t really from year to year, as we are traditionalists ask me, mine are booked! and some may find that boring, but there is Feedback something so comforting and nostalgic to me in The first side dish is a traditional and well-loved sitting down and putting together these menus side dish we all know – Green Bean Casserole! each year – I can’t wait to get started.

In years past, we were always rushing to get This is my favorite time of the year.

Calendar Oftruly Events the turkey out of the oven and the Green Bean Calendar Of Events Casserole in – but those days are over! Super One thing that has been a challenge each year simple and easy to prepare, you can thank me is getting all of the dishes prepared for the big later!! meal on each holiday! We only have 1 oven and I do all the cooking from the Remembering main entrée Nevada to all of the side dishes, from the rolls to the Crock-Pot Green Bean Casserole desserts (yes there is more than 1 dessert for each holiday meal) – call me crazy (or a Now this couldn’t be easier – all I did was take Happy Holidays control freak) but I like to do it all. Not that I the recipe on the French’s Fried Onion package, would ever say no to some help in the kitchen followed it and cooked the casserole in the – though volunteers are usually few and far crock-pot on high for 2 hours instead of putting between. in the oven!! And I think it tasted sooo much better than the oven version.

Since space in the oven is a hot commodity (pun intended), I’ve taken to using my other Ingredients favorite cooking apparatus...have you guessed 1 10.5 oz can Cream of Mushroom Soup it yet? The CROCK POT!!! Side dishes that we ¾ cup Milk make in the crockpot free up the space in the 1/8 tsp. Black Pepper oven for the big bird we are all waiting for!

4 cups cook cut green beans or 2 14.5 oz cans of Green Beans, drained I’ve already shared with you crock pot macaroni 1 1/3 cups French’s® Crispy Fried Onions and cheese, (which is a staple at our holiday meals). Here are two additional side dishes

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Instructions Spray crock-pot with non-stick cooking spray

On to mashed potatoes! This recipe will basically put your mashed potatoes on autopilot.

Usually my husband handles the mashed potatoes, and he complains the entire time, with how time consuming it is – we tried the crock pot version and he vowed, we will never go back to our old method ever again!!

Crock-Pot Garlic Parmesan Potatoes Recipe: pumpkinnspice.com

Mix soup, milk and pepper in large bowl. Stir in green beans and 2/3 cup of Crispy Fried Onions.

Ingredients 3 pounds red potatoes, washed and cut into chunks 1 cup water 1/2 cups chicken broth 3 tablespoons butter 2 cups plain Greek yogurt 1 1/2 tablespoons minced garlic 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper 1 cup shredded (not grated) Parmesan cheese 2-3 tablespoons milk, if needed Instructions Add potatoes to slow cooker.

Put mixture in crock-pot cook on high for 2 hours.

Top with remaining 2/3 cup onions (optional: you may put in the oven for 5 minutes until onions are golden).

Pour water and chicken broth over potatoes.

Cover and cook on high 3-4 hours or on low, 5-6 hours, or until potatoes are tender.

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Easy Bite Size Pumpkin Pie Bites Recipe: sugarapron.com Ingredients Financial

Homemade All Butter Pie Crust* (recipe below) or 2 pre-made, ready to roll pie crusts 1 (8oz) package cream cheese, softened to Auto Travel room temperature 1 cup pumpkin puree 1/2 cup sugar 2 eggs + 1 egg for egg wash 1 tsp vanilla Home Improvement & Lifestyle 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice When potatoes are ready, drain liquid.

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Happy Holidays Roll the dough or pie crust out on a floured surface with a floured rolling pin.

Using a round cookie or biscuit cutter (approximately 3 inches diamater) cut at least Finally, we always have a number of desserts to tempt one and all – I found this recipe for Bite Size Pumpkin Pie Bites, they are so cute and so tasty I’m sure you will add these to your holiday meals! This of course can be prepared the day before along with the rest of your holiday baking.

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24 rounds out ( or 12 rounds of each pie crust, if using store bought) Carefully press each round into the mini-muffin pan. Use your fingers to round the ends into aFinancial pie crust.

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Brush egg wash from one egg to the top edges of each pie.

Calendar Of an Events Using electric mixer, beat the cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add Calendar Of Events eggs one at a time, beating each until combined.

Add pumpkin puree and beat Remembering Nevada to combine. Stir in vanilla and pumpkin pie spice.

Spoon mixture into each mini pie crust almost up to the top.

Happy Holidays Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden around the edges.

Remove from oven and let cool on a cooling rack, or chill in the fridge for 30 minutes.

Top with whipped cream and sprinkle with more pumpkin pie spice or cinnamon on top and before serving. Keep refrigerated.

Pies will be puffy when they come out of the oven, but will sink back down when cooled.

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*Homemade All Butter Pie Crust Ingredients 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon sugar 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup butter, chilled and diced 1/4 cup ice water, but possibly less Instructions Begin with very cold butter, you can put it in the freezer for 10 minutes.

Dice it with a knife into cubes about 1/3� across, they don’t have to be exact.

In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar and salt.

Using a pastry blender, cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

Add the ice water a tablespoon at a time and mix swiftly and gently.

Add just enough water to allow the dough to form into a loose ball.

Flatten the dough into disks, wrap tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 2 hour or overnight.

Well, I hope this will help with some meal planning preparation for the upcoming Holidays, for my family and myself this truly is the most wonderful time of the year, I hope it is for you as well. Happy Holidays! Enjoy! +

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City has it all! In fact, people travel here sometimes just to visit some of the famous There are so many eateries and deliciousness eateries that adorn the streets. Locals and awaits at every corner. If you’re just coming tourists alike flock to the amazing restaurants into town, stop by Chilly Jilly’s as they have a while on their way to shop Home in theImprovement Historic & Lifestyle great assortment of breakfast pastries, lunch District or heading to or from the Hoover Dam. Simply Savers items and Broaster Chicken! Oh and you must There is nothing spared at some of our local hot have some Dole Whip while you’re there! If spots for dining and spirits!

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Locals know this already, but the Famous Coffee They are cooking up some delicious dishes Cup café was listed as a favorite stop on Guy and can even do special requests! Coming into Fieri’s Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives. Only open Calendar Of Events Historic Downtown, there’s the Dillinger (some for breakfast and lunch from 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 Calendar Of Events amazing Gouda Bites!), Evan’s Old Towne Grill p.m., you will be lucky to slide in without a wait. (serves up great date night eats!), Boulder Dam Their most famous dish is the pork chile verde Brewing Company (beer and wings!), Jack’s which is nothing short of amazing! place (another great beer and spirit stop) and Remembering Nevada Momo Sushi, our newest addition to the area.

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th Happy Holidaysits 50 Now celebrating year, Caesars Palace has been the hotspot of special events

By Mike Henle www.mikehenle.com Caesars Palace recently celebrated its 50th birthday and in a city renowned for blowing up anything older than 20 years of age, the iconic Las Vegas Strip resort has become a historic part of the Las Vegas scene.

Since opening on Aug. 5, 1966 with singer Andy Williams as the headliner, Caesars has been in a class all by itself in attracting bigtime entertainers while also producing a long list of special events that once led the way in a city known for blockbuster entertainment.

Key to the lifeblood of Caesars has been its consistent flow of attention-getting presentations both the indoors and the outdoors. Over the years, members of the media spent long hours at the hotel because the resort has been the hotspot of activity.

Whether talking about entertainment or sports, Caesars set the standard in Las Vegas.

No matter what time of year. Since the first shovel broke ground, entertainers have continued to return to perform. Sports events, which were vibrant at the hotel-casino more than 30 years ago included everything from outdoor championship boxing to auto racing programs in the parking lot to professional

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tennis and even an outdoor National Hockey League game between the New York Rangers and the Los Angeles Kings.

Caesars actually kicked off its special events with Dec. 31, 1967 when daredevil Robert “Evel” Knievel attempted to jump the resort’s towering row of fountains on his red, white and blue motorcycle. Knievel made the jump but was injured during the landing before Gary Wells and Knievel’s son, Robbie, both successfully jumped the fountains (Wells did it Sept. 15, 1980 while the younger Knievel pulled off the feat April 14, 1989).

On May 4, 2006, “The Godfather of Freestyle Motocross” Mike Metzger broke the world record for longest motorcycle backflip at 125 feet over the fountains.

However, with all of its glory over the years, the Caesars Palace Grand Prix from 198184 might be considered the resort’s most unique presentation. With Formula One for the first two years before being replaced by Championship Auto Racing for the final two years, the race course for the event was built in the parking lot just north of the hotel.

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Evel Knievel attempts to jump the fountains at Caesars Palace December 31, 1967. Knievel’s attempt came up short and he crashed upon landing, suffering a crushed pelvis and femur, fractures to his hip, wrist, and both ankles and a concussion that kept him in the hospital. Photo Credit: Jerry Abbott/Las Vegas News Bureau.

With the field running from the west to the east, the fascinating pitch of high-horsepower race car engines echoing off the surrounding hotels created what was a European-like atmosphere complete with huge crowds of spectators from all over the world.

Caesars also conceived matching the stop tennis stars of the era in winner-take-all challenge events. The first one on Feb. 2, 1975 featured Aussie legend Laver against rising U.S. Phenom Connors, who won a close match in four sets.

The resort also capitalized on the Alan King/ Caesars Palace tennis classic in an arena behind the hotel. The major tournament featured such stars as Rod Laver, Jimmy Connors, Bjorn Borg and John McEnroe and was held from 1972-85.

Memorable championship boxing matches have included U.S.A.-Soviet amateur boxing Oct. 25, 1969; George Foreman-Ron Lyle North American Boxing Federation sanctioned heavyweight title bout Jan. 24, 1976; Larry Continued on pg. 26

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Caesars Palace executive Harry Wald, center, is flanked by actor Paul Newman, left, and singer Tom Jones during the Caesars Palace Grand Prix in the 1980s. (Review-Journal photo).

Holmes-Ken Norton World Boxing Council heavyweight title fight Jan. 9, 1978; and the Muhammad Ali-Larry Holmes WBC heavyweight title bout in a specially-prepared 25,000 seat outdoor arena Oct. 2, 1980, the WBC World Welterweight championship fight between Tommy “Hit Man” Hearns and Sugar Ray Leonard Sept. 16, 1981, the Wilfredo Gomez-Juan Antonio Lopez WBC Super Bantamweight title bout June 11, 1982 and the Ray “Boom Boom” Mancini-Duk Koo Kim WBA Lightweight title fight Nov. 13, 1982.

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Even with the addition of top-notch newer hotels on the Las Vegas Strip, Caesars has always enjoyed a certain allure that has made it a very special place. From the fountains in the front to the always-changing interior and exterior, Caesars has worked non-stop to meet the competition head-on during what has become a very interesting era that has seen Las Vegas become the world’s top destination for tourists traveling to the desert from thousands of miles away.

In August, Caesars celebrated its anniversary with a huge weekend featuring fireworks and a long list of noted celebrities including Jennifer Lopez, Tony Bennett, Howie Mandel, Wayne Newton, Donny & Marie Osmond, Matt Goss and the Righteous Brothers.

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14 years ago and am pleased that veterans with at least a 50 percent disability rating are eligible for concurrent receipt. I will not stop fighting until we right this historical wrong and legalize full concurrent receipt for the benefit of the brave men and women who have served this country in uniform.

I also worked with Congress this year to honor a Nevada veteran, Master Chief Petty Officer Jesse Dean. Officer Dean is revered across Nevada for decades of work with his fellow veterans. This year, Congress passed – and President Obama signed – legislation naming the Department of Veterans Affairs community-based outpatient clinic in Laughlin in his honor. By naming the clinic after this good man, we ensured his legacy will be celebrated for years to come.

We still have a long way to go in meeting our commitments to the brave men and women who have defended our country. Throughout my time in Congress, I have fought hard to ensure that veterans have access to the care and benefits they have earned and deserve.

No veteran should ever find themselves out of work, homeless, or struggling. Taking care of our veterans is one of the costs of a robust defense that keeps America safe, and to neglect that responsibility is immoral. We must continue to do all that we can to uphold our sacred obligation to our veterans not just on Veterans Day, but every day. +

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Calendar Of Events Calendar Of Events On November 11th, Americans will recognize fought to ensure Nevada’s VA hospitals and and celebrate our nation’s service members claims processing center have quality leadership Remembering Nevada who placed their lives on the line to protect to serve veterans best. However, veterans still our freedoms. As a member of the Senate experience doctor shortages, long wait times Veterans’ Affairs Committee, I find greatHappy Holidays when seeking medical care, and a disability privilege and interest in working to better the claims backlog that breaks the VA’s promise to lives of our nation’s most courageous citizens, provide timely access to benefits. and I work hard to ensure these veterans receive the care they need and deserve.

In my role as your United States Senator and in my position on the Veterans’ Affairs Throughout my tenure in the Senate, I have Committee, I have highlighted and sponsored made it a priority to increase transparency and bipartisan measures addressing issues that accountability at the Department of Veterans affect veterans most. Specifically, I have Affairs (VA). Whether it be through sponsoring proposed legislation that would hire medical legislation, writing letters to VA executives, scribes so VA doctors can spend more time with or attending important Senate committee their patients, as well as a bill to improve the hearings, I have continuously advocated for VA’s care for our women veterans. Additionally, better treatment of America and Nevada’s I have introduced the VA Bonus Transparency heroes.

Act, requiring the VA to provide an annual report on the bonuses awarded to critical For years, the VA has struggled to meet the positions within the VA, including VA hospital demands of veterans in Nevada and our nation. directors. Both of these measures are a step in I take pride in the fact that over 300,000 the right direction to solving issues that plague veterans call Nevada home, which is why I the VA health care system.

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Furthermore, as Co-Chair of the VA Backlog Working Group, I recently wrote a letter to the VA to follow up on its progress in reducing the detrimental wait times and disability claims backlog. In my letter, I asked the VA what more can be done to eliminate the remaining backlog of claims impacting thousands of veterans, including Nevadans.

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The VA must be held accountable for the services it promises veterans. I have found the VA’s lack of efficiency in certain areas inexcusable and will continue working to solve these shortcomings.

Finally, on this Veterans Day, I join my fellow Nevadans in taking time to appreciate the many sacrifices that have been made by our nation’s heroes as well as their families. Their service will never be forgotten.

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dar Of Events Calendar Of Events Can you believe the Holidays are just around 7000 Las Vegas Blvd North, Las Vegas, NV the corner? 2016 has flown by and what a 89115 better way to enjoy the remainder of the Remembering Nevada Ice Rink at the Cosmopolitan year than by taking part in all that there This holiday season, The Cosmopolitan is to see and do in Las Vegas during the transforms the Boulevard Pool into The Ice Holidays. Our wonderful city truly gets in the Happy Rink. Located high above the Strip, guests spirit of the season every year and you will Holidays will enjoy skating on over 4,200 square feet not be disappointed with our list of must do of real ice, roasting s’mores by the fire pits, experiences in Las Vegas! We hope you can and warm cocktails. The Ice Rink also features fit everything in!! Here we go! light snow showers, which occurs every 30 Glittering Lights at minutes.

Las Vegas Motor Speedway November 25, 2016 through January 2, 2017 The Las Vegas Motor Speedway boasts Snow Showers: Every 30 minutes, Nevada’s Largest Holiday Drive-Thru Light Wednesday through Sunday Show. The best place to see Christmas lights 6:00 PM to 10:00PM in the US per CNN Travel! Hop in your car and 3708 S. Las Vegas Blvd., drive on down, they open every night at Dusk Ethel M Chocolates Factory November 11, 2016 – January7, 2017.

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Santa Shipwreck at Mandalay Bay’s Shark Reef Come and visit Santa Claus and Santa Jaws in the shipwreck exhibit at Mandalay Bay’s Shark Reef Aquarium.

Santa will be visiting Mandalay Bay’s Shark Reef Aquarium every weekend from December 3 until Christmas Eve. 3950 S. Las Vegas Blvd.

Get into the spirit at Las Vegas’ most iconic attraction, the Bellagio Fountains. Is there a more romantic way to spend Christmas day than watching and taking in the seasonal sounds of the dancing fountains in front of the Bellagio? The free fountain water show feature special performances of classic holiday tunes such as Hallelujah Chorus, O Holy Night and Santa Baby throughout the season.

Performances start at 3 p.m. Monday – Friday; noon on Saturdays and holidays; and 11 a.m. on Sundays.

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Scuba Santa at the Silverton Visitors can see Santa Claus dressed up in scuba gear and submerged in the Silverton’s 117,000-gallon aquarium.

Santa Claus will be swimming among the 4,000 sharks, stingrays and tropical fish this holiday season.

Saturday & Sunday, 11am – 1pm December 3 and 4, 10 and 11, 17 - 19 3333 Blue Diamond Road

Santa’s Wonderland at the Bass Pro Shops Bring the whole family to enjoy Santa’s Wonderland Event at the Bass Pro Shops.

Running now till Christmas Eve this is an event the kids will love as they enjoy tons of activates going on throughout the wonderland.

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Bellagio’s Conservatory & Botanical Gardens Bellagio’s Conservatory & Botanical Gardens welcomes winter with a holiday display rich in nostalgia. You will find yourself surrounded by thousands of twinkling lights, more than 28,000 poinsettias and a 42-foot White Fir Continued on pg. 36 November/December 2016

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The Cowboy Christmas Gift Show. Located at the Las Vegas Convention Center Home Improvement & Lifestyle North Hall, The Cowboy Simply Savers Christmas Gift Show will occupy over 300,000 square Feedback feet of show floor and host 400 plus vendors from across the United States and Canada.

These vendors will showcase dar Of Events their unique products which Calendar Of Events will include: customized jewelry, western wear, boots and spurs, furniture, original art, handmade crafts and Remembering Nevada pottery, as well as providing the best source for the Official Wrangler NFR and PRCA merchandise.

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December 1 - 10 The majestic holiday tree is decorated with Open 9:00 A.M. until 5:00 P.M. Daily 7,000 warm white LED twinkling lights and FREE Admission - Open to the Public 2,500 colorful ornaments. Standing guard at Las Vegas Convention Center South Halls each corner of the garden are four animated 3150 Paradise Road. toy soldiers robotically moving in unison. You will also find four 10-foot stockings stuffed with wrapped trinkets hang from the ceiling, and a 12-foot Jack-in-the–box, surrounded by gifts and golden ribbon, swaying back and forth. The holiday display is available for guests to enjoy for free 24 hours a day, seven days a week from December 1 - January 2. If you get there between 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., look out for “ 2016 Mr. and Ms. Green Thumb” who will be on hand daily to answer guest questions about the displays.

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Magical Forest at Opportunity Village Christmas is a time for giving. What better way to give this time of year than a visit to the Magical Forest, which is celebrating

Cowboy Christmas If you plan to visit Las Vegas early in December, don’t miss the longest running gift show of the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo,

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another year of providing holiday joy to the Las Vegas community. Join the more than 150,000 people that visit the Forest every year. Feast your eyes at the more than three million lights on hundreds of decorated trees.

Ride the Forest Express passenger train, take a spin on the Carousel or visit Santa. There is fun for the whole family and plenty of special events and offers throughout the Forest season. The Magical Forest is open nightly November 21 2016 - January 1 2017 Park Opens 5:30 pm nightly! Free Parking 6300 W. Oakey Blvd.

Winter PARQ at the LINQ Promenade The LINQ Promenade is transformed into Winter PARQ for the holiday season with decorations, carolers and holiday music. The holiday show will occur nightly every hour from 5 p.m. through 9 p.m. at the Fountain Stage. Snow is scheduled fall across the Linq complex every half hour from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. beginning December 11th 3535 S. Las Vegas, Blvd.

Town Square Las Vegas at Christmas Santa will kick-off the holiday season at Town Square during the annual community parade.

Friday, Nov. 13 at 7 p.m.

Snow in the Square November 13 through December 23 Town Square will spread holiday cheer throughout the center in the form of snowflakes during its Snow in the Square show at Town Square Park.

Shows are scheduled Monday – Thursday at 7 p.m. and Friday – Sunday at 7 and 8 p.m. Each show lasts 10 minutes and is choreographed to classic holiday tunes.

Holiday Nights & Lights Community Concerts November 19 through December 17 Every Thursday night before the Snow in the Square show, local elementary through high school students will take center stage in Town Square Park to entertain crowds with exciting holiday performances. Photos with Santa Saturday, Nov. 14 – Thursday, Dec. 24 (reservations are required to visit Santa) 6605 S. Las Vegas Blvd.

Mystic Falls Winter Wonderland Mystic Falls indoor park is a holiday haven this time of the year with a 30-foot Christmas tree, decorated with thousands of lights and displays of polar bears fishing in the pond. Bring your camera and enjoy this winter wonderland that is set to holiday tunes.

Guests can also enjoy a free 15-minute laser light spectacular hourly during the holiday season, from 5 p.m.

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The Palazzo Waterfall Atrium & Gardens at Christmas Enjoy the spirit of the holidays at the Palazzo Hotel and Casino. Every year The Palazzo Waterfall Atrium and Gardens are transformed into an elaborate winter display fantasy display. Decked out with snow-covered trees measuring up to 20-feet tall, swirling holiday lights, giant pine cones, thousands of fresh

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Scuba Elf at the Atlantis Aquarium at the Forum Shops Be sure to head to the Atlantis Aquarium at the Forum Shops at Caesars Palace to check out the Elf Aquarists. This year the Scuba Elves have returned once again to bring festive holiday cheer to The Forum Shops.

Watch the Scuba Elves at work feeding the tropical fish Monday through Friday at 2:30 p.m. 3500 S. Las Vegas Blvd.

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the focal point of Crystals holiday designs, which is the popular flower carpet, filled with a winter-themed scheme and a 50-foot Olympia Pine Tree, covered in bright white LED lights. Also feast your eyes on tons of white and pink poinsettias throughout the mall as well as red and silver candy-like twists hanging from the ceiling. The mall is worth a visit just to see the elaborate holiday window displays.

In the spirit of the season, the mall also features live music noon to 5pm Thursday-Sunday.

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2. Key West

If you’re ready to hit the road, autumn is If you want a taste of the tropics closer an ideal time to visit many locales. In these Happy Holidays to home, Key West is a good option for a places, visitor numbers and prices drop, which fall vacation. Although the Florida Keys are means that you won’t have to fight the crowds generally humid and rainy during this time of at popular attractions, and your money will the year, there is still a good chance that you’ll go further. Here are five top fall vacation see plenty of sunshine. Since fall is the offdestinations. peak season in Key West, you’ll find significant discounts on lodging and activities, and you’ll experience more peace and quiet than during the busier peak tourist season. The exception to this low-season lull is during Fantasy Fest, in late October, which draws many revelers to the area and results in higher room rates.

3. Italy

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1. The Caribbean

Hurricane season extends into November in the Caribbean, but if you’re willing to take a gamble on the weather, you could be in for some big savings at this time of the year. Resorts in the region offer discounted rates in the fall, before the Thanksgiving and Christmas holiday seasons begin. Plus, with families heading back to school after summer vacation, you’ll have more of the beach to yourself.

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through October, you’ll be able to enjoy the country’s superb scenery, world-renowned cultural attractions and delicious food without the summertime throngs of tourists. Even better, accommodation prices in many areas drop during the fall shoulder season. Add warm autumn weather in much of the country, and you have all the ingredients for a perfect trip.

4. Las Vegas - Staycation

Las Vegas beckons tourists year-round, but the window of time between Thanksgiving and Christmas is one of the quieter periods in the city.

During these few weeks, it’s easier to find bargain-priced hotel rooms than at many other times of the year. If you can, try to avoid booking your room when large conventions or sporting events are taking place. At these times, hotel rooms fill up and prices rise.

5. Thailand

Thailand has a well-deserved reputation as a budget destination. If you want to save even more money on your vacation, consider going to Thailand in September or October. These off-peak months are part of the rainy season, with wet and humid conditions, but you can take advantage of discounts on flights and lodging. Additionally, major attractions won’t be as crowded as during peak visitor periods.

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The Season of Change Brings Major Changes Happy Holidays to Las Vegas’ Economic Landscape Remembering Nevada

Many consider Fall to be a season of change and in 2016, that sentiment proved to be true as a number of positive decisions paved the way for a bright future in Las Vegas.

Oct. 14 marked a historic moment in the history of Nevada as state legislators voted to move forward with two projects, the expansion and renovation of the Las Vegas Convention Center and the development of domed football stadium, that will propel Southern Nevada forward on the national stage, while creating jobs and boosting the economy.

Tourism is Nevada’s No. 1 economic driver, employing nearly half of the people who call Southern Nevada home and this decision represents a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for Southern Nevada. Our destination thrives on evolution and reinvention these two monumental projects that position our destination to remain a leading tourism destination for decades to come.”

Nevada State lawmakers approved a bill during a special legislative session paving the way for development of the Las Vegas Convention Center District, a $1.4 billion project that will add 600,000 square feet of new meeting space and secure Las Vegas’ position as the world’s premier business destination. The bill also

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included provisions for the development of a $1.9 billion, 65,000-seat stadium that could house the University of Nevada, Las Vegas football team as well as a potential professional football franchise and a variety of special events.

The legislation calls for a 0.5 percentage point increase in Clark County’s room tax to help fund the Las Vegas Convention Center District as well as an additional .88 percentage point room tax increase to support development of the stadium.

Combined, the convention center expansion and stadium projects are expected to create more than 14,000 jobs and pump one point four billion dollars into the economy. The two projects will have an annual incremental economic impact of $1.43 billion and will attract one million additional visitors each year.

The projects were vetted by the Southern Nevada Tourism Infrastructure committee before the special legislative session was called to order. The group was created by Governor Sandoval to review several projects critical to the future of Southern Nevada.

After conducting more than a dozen meetings over the course of 14 months, the committee recommended the convention center expansion, stadium and police proposals move forward for consideration by the Nevada state legislature to Not That Old And Loving It!

determine funding and next steps.

Overall, the tourism industry continues to be crucial to Southern Nevada’s economy generating nearly $52 billion in total economic impact, supporting 368,900 jobs and $14.9 billion in local wages and salaries. These jobs represent 41-percent of Southern Nevada’s total workforce.

The Las Vegas Convention Center District expansion will allow the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority to pursue new business opportunities while also growing the shows currently taking place in the destination.

In addition to the Las Vegas Convention Center District and stadium proposals, Nevada’s legislators also voted in support of a separate bill

that would allow the Clark County Commission to raise its sales tax to add additional police resources to the destination.

Want to stay up-to-date on the latest Las Vegas news like the development of the Las Vegas Convention Center District? The LVCVA is always looking for community members to help spread the importance of tourism throughout our community by becoming a Las Vegas Host Committee ambassador. Anyone from the community can become a Las Vegas Host Committee Ambassador by registering on our website www.lvcva.com/host or they can email our office at lvhostcommittee@lvcva.com. It costs nothing other than your commitment to better our community. We hope you’ll join us in our mission to support Southern Nevada’s number one industry- tourism! +

Las Vegas as a Business Destination • Las Vegas hosted nearly 22,000 meetings, conventions and trade shows in 2015.

• The destination boasts more than 11 million square feet of meeting space in addition to a wide array of event, dining and entertainment venues that are also used for group business.

• Trade Show News Network recently recognized Las Vegas as the No. 1 trade show destination in the country for the 22nd consecutive year for hosting 54 of the top 250 largest trade shows in North America.

• The Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC) hosts 22 percent of all convention attendees traveling to Southern Nevada.

• The facility directly supports 9,400 local jobs and $379 million in local wages and salaries.

• The LVCC hosted 49 events in 2015 with a combined attendance of 1.3 million people.

These visitors generated $2.1 billion in total economic output in 2015.

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Remembering Nevada City of Henderson Annual Outdoor Holiday Decorating Contest Now Accepting Entries Happy Holidays The City of Henderson Commemorative Beautification Commission (CBC) is accepting entries for its annual Outdoor Holiday Decorating Contest through Nov. 28. The free contest is open to the first 50 entries received.

Printable entry forms and contest details are available at cityofhenderson.com or by calling 702-267-4027.

The contest is open to residential single-family homes located within Henderson city limits.

There are four categories to choose from: patriotic, children’s theme, old fashioned, and Griswold, which includes homes decorated in the over-the-top style popularized by the movie “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation.” This year’s theme is “Lights of Hope and Joy.”

Members of the CBC will tour and evaluate all of the entries on Dec. 5. Winners will be announced at the city’s annual WinterFest holiday celebration at 6 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 9, at the Henderson Events Plaza, 200 S. Water St. After the winners have been announced, the city will post a map featuring the entries at cityofhenderson.com and on Facebook. The map provides an opportunity for residents to take self-guided driving tours at their leisure.

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Henderson Celebrates Acts of Kindness With Color Fun Run The City of Henderson is encouraging residents to celebrate acts of kindness by participating in the Color Me Kind 5K next month. The event is at 9 a.m. on Saturday, November 19 at Cornerstone Park, 1600 Wigwam Pkwy.

Registration starts at $25 per person.

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a fun way. Individuals will be showered from head to toe in five different colors to create a kaleidoscope of kindness along Cornerstone Park Trail.

Participants may pick up their run packets from 3 p.m.-7 p.m. Thursday, November 17 at the Henderson Multigenerational Center, 250 S. Green Valley Pkwy. Those who would like to sign up the day of the Color Me Kind 5K may do so at 8 a.m. at Cornerstone Park.

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The Color Me Kind 5K is part of the city’s overall “Be Kind” campaign. The city’s Parks and Recreation Department partnered with the Josh Stevens Foundation to launch the initiative in 2012. Since then, the city established an antibullying policy, displayed the “Be Kind” message at every parks and recreation facility, and recognized thousands for their random acts of kindness that have made the Henderson community an even better place to call home.

People interested in participating in the Color Me Kind 5K may register online or in person at any of the city’s recreation centers using activity code 154180-58. For more information on the fun run, visit cityofhenderson.com or call 702-267-4050. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. +

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Downtown 3rd Farmers Market

The Downtown 3rd Farmers Market is Las Vegas’ Biggest Indoor Farmers Market, showcasing local Las Vegas farmers as well as healthy lifestyle classes, art shows, and chef’s demonstrations from famous Las Vegas chefs. The mission of the Downtown 3rd Farmers Market is to be a sustainable, seasonal, healthy lifestyle Center of the City. The Downtown Las Vegas Farmers Market is conveniently located in the middle of the Las Vegas valley off of US-95 and Casino Center Drive.

Every Friday 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Downtown Las Vegas

Downtown Summerlin Farmer’s Market

Downtown Summerlin hosts a weekly farmer’s market. The market carries organic, sustainably grown produce from California and Nevada family farms offering the freshest, tastiest, nutritional rich fruits and vegetables.

Some of the finest Gourmet Food Artisans join the market lineup as well. Throughout the season, the market hosts cooking demonstrations, live music, classes dedicated to the ecological stewardship and farmers and artisan tasting events.

Every Saturday 9:00 am - 2:00 pm Free Downtown Summerlin 1980 Festival Plaza Drive Las Vegas, NV 89135

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Happy Holidays Every Sunday morning the market features choice vendors with organic & pesticide/chemical free seasonal produce, freshly baked goods, gourmet olive oils, salsas, spices, sauces, nuts, handmade modern craft, artisans & more!

Sundays Sansone Park Place 9480 S. Eastern Henderson, NV 89123

The Green Chefs Farmers Market

Farm Fresh Produce, Cottage, Artisan and Baked Goods, Honey Gardening Tips & Demos, Recipe Tips, Art/Crafts SHOP “FRESH” Shop “LOCAL” Market Accepts: Senior Farmer Market Vouchers, EBT (Snap), Debit and Credit Every Friday 8am-Noon Boulder City Senior Center

Holiday Nights and Lights Community Concert Series

Join us center stage as we present local community groups demonstrating the spirit of the season every Thursday night before Snow in the Square.

Performances range from school choirs to holiday musicals. All performances are elementary to high school aged students from Las Vegas area schools.

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Senior Line Dancing With Marilyn Gray

First Hour is for beginners, second hour is a little more advanced Come out and join the fun!

FREE Tuesdays 2:30pm-4:30pm Suncoast Showroom 9090 Alta Drive Las Vegas, NV 89144 Wednesdays Rampart Casino Spa Aquae Room 221 N. Rampart Blvd.

Las Vegas, NV 89145 Thursdays Red Rock Lounge 2:00pm-4:00pm 11011 West Charleston Blvd.

Las Vegas, NV 89135 Fridays Suncoast Showroom 1:30pm-3:30pm 9090 Alta Drive Las Vegas, NV 89144

Laylow Fridays

Come check out Laylow Friday Night at the Copa Room at the Bootlegger.

Doors open at 8:00 pm – cool chill 60s, 70s, 80s, tracks and re-mixes – until

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1:00 am. All the best in music. Dining, Dancing and Conversation. No Cover, No Minimum, Stiff Drinks, Craft Beers and Cool Company. Come and Laylow this and every Friday.

For more information please call 702-408-7947 or visit www. bootleggerlasvegas.com Every Friday 8:00 pm Free Bootlegger Italian Bistro 7700 S. Las Vegas Blvd.

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Free Wine Tasting at Oil and Vine

Enjoy free wine tasting at Oil and Vine, at The District at Green Valley Ranch, from 6 to 8 pm every Thursday. Oil and Vine of Las Vegas, proudly offers you “Food and Drink for the Heart”. In addition to our fresh olive oils, distinctive vinegars, boutique wines and natural gourmet foods, we’re proud to contribute toward our customers’ health and beauty with our essential oils under the guidance of our experienced in-house Aesthetician.

November 10, November 17, December 1, December 8 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm The District at Green Valley Ranch 2225 Village Walk Drive Henderson, NV 89052

Snow in the Square Town Square brings holiday cheer to Las Vegas in the form of snowflakes with Snow in the Square at Town Square Park. Each show lasts 10 minutes and is choreographed to everyone’s favorite holiday music.

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Santa’s Arrival Parade

It’s the time of year for holiday cheer and the arrival of Santa Claus at Town Square. Santa Claus will make his way to Town Square on Friday, November 11 at 7 p.m. and take part in a community parade. The parade will start at the West Valet near Yard House and end at Santa’s house in Town Square Park. Once Santa reaches Town Square Park, he will light the 45-foot Christmas tree and snow will begin to fall. Following the snowfall, children can take photos with Santa inside his house.

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Ward 5 Tree Lighting Ceremony

Bring the family to enjoy this annual holiday tree lighting, entertainment, hot chocolate and refreshments while supplies last. Call 702-229-5443 for details.

November 17, 2016 6:00pm-7:00pm

Art2 Festival of Art

A community art event inspired by a 13-year-old boy who wants to raise awareness for a rare immune disorder which affects the body’s nerves will take place at Town Square on November 19. The ART2 Festival of Art will feature local artists, craftsman and designers coming together to

showcase their work in support of Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy (CIDP). The festival is hosted by CIDP Will Not Win, a nonprofit foundation dedicated to raising awareness and promoting research to find a cure and ultimately raise the quality of life of those suffering from CIDP. The foundation was established by 13-year-old Jace, whose mother suffers from CIDP. Jace has a fundraising goal of $800 million to help those with CIDP receive treatment. ART2 Festival of Art takes place from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. in Town Square Park and is free and open to the public. A portion of all artist fees and community donations will go back to CIDP Will Not Win to continue to raise awareness and provide medical grants.

For more information visit www.cidpwillnotwin.com.

Saturday, November 19 Town Square Las Vegas 6605 S. Las Vegas, NV 89119

Senior Citizens Advisory Commission Meeting

Thank you for your interest in the Senior Citizens Advisory Commission.

Monthly meetings are held the third Wednesday of the month (unless otherwise indicated) at Council Chambers Conference Room, City Hall, Henderson, Nevada. For inquiries please contact 702-267-4090.

Wed November 16 Wed December 21 The City of Henderson is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, and is dedicated to providing equal access to all citysponsored programs, services and activities for citizens with disabilities.

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Holiday Nights & Lights Community Concert Series

Join us center stage as we present local community groups demonstrating the spirit of the season every Thursday night before Snow in the Square.

Performances range from school choirs to holiday musicals. All performances are elementary to high school aged students from Las Vegas area schools.

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Spring Mountain Ranch – Civil War Experience

Try on civil war uniforms, learn to march and drill in formation, and participate in a skirmish with other visitors in this hands-on event. Learn from knowledgeable re-enactors and see historic weapons, including the arms carried by soldiers and a light cannon at this family-friendly event.

Entry to Spring Mountain State Park is $7.00 per vehicle for those with Nevada driver’s licenses, and $9.00 per vehicle for all others. Please be prepared to pay in cash with exact change.

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For more information on this event contact David Low at (702) 875-4141 or smr-interp@parks.nv.gov.

Remembering Nevada Saturday, November 26, 10am-12pm Saturday, December 31 10am-12pm Happy Holidays Spring Mountain Ranch State Park 6375 Nevada Hwy 159 Blue Diamond, NV 89004

Downtown Hoedown kicks off Wrangler NFR and the start of 12 Days of Country at Fremont Street Experience, featuring free nighty performances from country artists to coincide with Wrangler NFR week, November 30 4:30pm – 10:30pm

Irving Berlin’s White Christmas

National Finals Rodeo invites cowboys from the United States and Canada to compete in what is fondly referred to as the rodeo equivalent of the Superbowl.

The participants compete over the course of ten days in the hopes of placing in any one of the seven events.

As one of the major rodeo events in the country, the festival attracts more than 140,000 attendees each year.

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This holiday season discover the perfect gift for everyone on your list!

The timeless movie “White Christmas” is adapted for the stage in a lavish new production that the New York Times says to “put on your wish list.” IRVING BERLIN’S WHITE CHRISTMAS tells the story of a song-and-dance team putting on a show in a magical Vermont inn and falling for a stunning sister act in the process. Full of dancing, laughter and some of the greatest songs ever written! Give everyone the gift they’re dreaming of with this merry and bright holiday musical.

November 22-27, 2016 $29-$127 The Smith Center 361 Symphony Park Avenue Las Vegas, NV 89106 www.thesmithcenter.com

30th Annual Downtown Hoedown

PRCA National Finals Rodeo

Boulder City Chamber of Commerce Presents:

Luminaria and Las Posadas Enjoy a live Nativity & local entertainers sponsored by United Methodist.

December 1st – 6:00pm Boulder City Recreation Center

Christmas Tree Lighting

Join Jingle Cat in lighting up the Community Christmas Tree. Enjoy live entertainment and hot chocolate.

December 2nd – 6:00pm Boulder City Frank Crowe Park

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Santa’s Picture Party

December 3rd 11:00am-2:00pm Children can take pictures with Santa and will receive a free coloring book and goodie bag. Sneak a picture with Jingle Cat if you can find her hiding spot in the Doodlebug Bazaar at the Rec. Center.

State of the Old Gym at the Recreation Center

Santa’s Electric Night Parade In the Historic District

Spectacular lit floats, bands and much, much more. Parade finishes just in time for you to head to the lake for Parade of Lights at 6:30pm.

December 3rd 4:40pm

First Friday

Held in the downtown Las Vegas Arts District on the first Friday of every month, First Friday Las Vegas is a community gathering where all are welcomed and encouraged to appreciate the arts in Las Vegas. First Friday officially begins at 5:00 pm and goes until 11:00 pm.

There is no admission charge, and it is open to all ages. You’ll find a plethora of visual and performing arts, live music, food, and people.

December 2nd 5:00 pm – 11:00pm Free Downtown 1228 S Casino Center Blvd Las Vegas, NV 89104

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Puppy Pictures with Santa

Dogs love the holidays too. Santa Claus is visiting Henderson to pose for pictures with your put. Picture packages are available for a nominal cost. You may also bring your own camera.

Cost $2 Saturday, December 3rd 10:30am Black Mountain Recreation Center 599 Greenway Rd. Henderson, NV 89015 702-267-4070

Steve Solomon’s My Mother’s Italian, My Father’s Jewish & I’m Home For The Holidays

It’s another laugh filled evening of family chaos from the award-winning writer and comedian Steve Solomon.

It’s the time of year we hear: Peace on Earth, Good will towards men, Batteries not included and Where’s the plunger?

Nov 30 - Dec 2 7:00p.m.

Dec 3, 3:00p.m. & 7:00pm Dec 4, 3:00p.m. $35-$40 The Smith Center 361 Symphony Park Avenue Las Vegas, NV 89106 www.thesmithcenter.com

Opportunity Village - The Las Vegas Great Santa Run

The Las Vegas Great Santa Run is not only one of our most important fundraisers but also an internationally recognized holiday tradition that attracts families, businesses, individuals

and global tourists to downtown Las Vegas. Last year, over 9,000 runners participated in the event and this year we are hoping to attract over 10,000 Santa’s! Help us to continue to raise much-needed funds to support our programs and services for individuals with disabilities! Help us break all records again this year by registering today! For more info: www.opportunityvillage.com Saturday, December 3

Heritage Volunteer Crafters Fair

Heritage Park’s in-house volunteer crafters are hosting an early holiday craft fair. Start your holiday shopping with a selection of creative handmade items available at reasonable prices.

Crafts include sewing, quilting, knitting, crocheting and other creative styles.

Wednesday, December 7 Free Admission Heritage Park Senior Facility 300 S. Racetrack Rd. Henderson, NV 89015 702-264-2950

WinterFest 2016

Thursday, December 8 – 7:00pm Henderson Symphony Orchestra Henderson Convention Center Grand Ballroom.

200 S. Water St. Henderson, NV 89015

Tree Lighting & Festival

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Spring Mountain Ranch – Cabin Fever Treat your case of cabin fever by coming out to Spring Mountain Ranch, for this ranger-led history program!

Get a taste of what life was like here at “Sandstone Ranch” as Ranger David spends the afternoon on the front porch cooking authentic pioneer food in Dutch ovens, doing firearms demonstrations, and telling stories about daily life on the ranch.

Entry to Spring Mountain Ranch State Park is $9.00, and Nevada residents receive a $2.00 discount. There is no charge to participate in this event.

For more information about this event please contact David L. at 702-8754141, or smr-interp@parks.nv.gov.

Saturday, December 10 12pm-3pm Spring Mountain Ranch State Park 6375 Nevada Hwy 159 Blue Diamond, NV 89004

It’s a Wonderful Life – A Live Radio Play Award-winning Production Company Poor Richard’s Players brings this holiday classic to life in the style of a radio drama, complete with Foley sound effects, jingles and vintage radio-era charm!

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Spring Mountain Ranch – Old Time Ranch Christmas

Did you ever notice that a lot of our beloved Christmas songs come from the 1940’s and 1950’s? That’s the same era during which our Ranch House Visitor Center was built here at Spring Mountain Ranch State park. It has seen sixty-seven Christmases as a family home, a place for high-class society parties, and as a state park. We continue this long Christmas tradition by inviting you and your family to join us and celebrate the holidays at our Old Time Ranch Christmas!

While the sun is up, there will be pine-cone crafts for kids of all ages, ornament-making, s’mores and hot cocoa, a live brass band playing Christmas music, a fire in the fireplace, and even a visit from Santa! After the sun goes down you can enjoy the scenery at SMRSP all dressed up with Christmas Lights!

Entry to Spring Mountain Ranch State Park is $9.00, and Nevada residents receive a $2.00 discount. There is no charge to participate in this event.

For more information on this event contact David Low at (702) 8754141 or smr-interp@ parks.nv.gov.

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4pm-5pm Spring Mountain Ranch State Park 6375 Nevada Hwy 159 Blue Diamond, NV 89004

Jingle Bell 5K Run

Run a 5k and have a jolly good time on the Pittman Wash Trail. It’s a great way to get into the holiday spirit while promoting a healthy lifestyle.

This event is open to all ages, abilities, and speeds. Participants can walk, jog, or run the 5k course and make sure to bring your jingle bells so we can make the trail ring out with holiday cheer! It’s not a timed race; self-timing is suggested. At the end of the 5k run, stay to hang out with Santa and enjoy some holiday music.

Check-in takes place at 8am and the run begins at 9am.

T-Shirts will be available for the first 350 registered participants and can be picked up on December 15, 2016 from 3-7p.m.

Pick up your T-shirt at: Silver Springs Recreation Center 1951 Silver Springs Pkwy. or the day of the race.

Early Registration will close on December 15, 2016 but you can still register the day of the event. Day of event registration is cash only.

Saturday, December 17 Pecos Legacy Park 150 Pecos Rd. Henderson, NV 702-267-4050

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Henderson Farmer’s Market and Country Fresh Farmer’s Market Thursdays & Fridays @ 9am-4pm Stop by the Henderson Farmers Market on Thursdays at the Henderson Events Plaza, 200 S. Water Street, and the Country Fresh Farmers Market on Fridays at the Henderson Pavilion, 200 S. Green Valley Pkwy.

Call 702-267-2171.

Las Vegas Farmer’s Market @ Bruce Trent Park Wednesdays @ 2pm-6pm 1600 N. Rampart Blvd.

Bruce Trent Park (Rampart & Vegas Drive) Las Vegas, NV 89102 Co-Sponsored by The City of Las Vegas Department of Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services.

Las Vegas Farmer’s Market @ Gardens Park Every Thursday @ 2pm-6pm 10401 Gardens Park Dr., Las Vegas, NV 89135 Las Vegas Farmer’s Market @ Floyd Lamb Park at Tule Springs First & Third Saturday of Each Month 10am-2pm 9100 Tule Spring Rd., Las Vegas NV 89131 Fresh 52 Market (Opens January 17) Saturday 9am-2pm at Tivoli Village 302 S. Rampart Blvd., Las Vegas, NV 89145 Sunday 8:30am-1pm at Sansone Park Place 9480 S. Eastern Ave., Las Vegas, NV 89123

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The Green Chefs Farmer’s Market Free Entrance to Springs Preserve on Market Day Every Thursday @ 10am-3pm 333 S. Valley View Blvd.

Las Vegas, NV 89107 District at Green Valley Ranch Thursdays @ 4pm - 8pm March 5th - May 28th & September 3rd - November 19th 2240 Village Walk Dr, Henderson, NV 89052 Downtown Summerlin Farmer’s Market Every Saturday under the Pavillion @ 9am-2pm Downtown Summerlin, 1980 Festival Plaza Drive Las Vegas, NV 89135 Downtown 3rd Farmer’s Market Every Friday @ 9am-2pm The Downtown Las Vegas Farmers Market is conveniently located in the middle of the Las Vegas valley off of US-95 and Casino Center Drive. Downtown Las Vegas, Las Vegas, NV 89101 Farmer’s Market On The Ranch and Artisan Market Every Sunday Rain Or Shine Craig Ranch Regional Park 628 W. Craig Rd., North Las Vegas, NV 89032 Garden Plaza Parking Lot. 9:00am-2:00pm

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Common Holiday Hazards To Pets The holidays are a wonderful time of the year.

Friends and family surround us and everyone is in good spirits. There are trees to be decorated and presents to be wrapped and food to be eaten and songs to be sung. Amidst all this wonderful chaos it’s easy to forget about the four-legged members of the family, but many of the things that make this time of year so enjoyable for us humans are, unfortunately, things that can make Christmas a very dangerous time of the year for our pets.

For example, the beautiful tree adorned so gloriously with lights, tinsel, and ornaments may be the centerpiece of your festively decorated living room, but it’s just a climbing challenge to Tiger and an indoor toilet stuck in a big water bowl to Rover. Besides causing a mess if the cat decides to scale it or the dog decides to “christen” it, a Christmas tree

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is also potentially dangerous to pets. If the water in the tree stand has been treated with commercial chemicals or aspirin to keep the tree fresh, pets can become very sick if they drink it. Additionally, many pets won’t hesitate to pick ornaments directly off trees and use them as chew toys. While all ornaments pose potential choking or blockage hazards if ingested, tinsel and ornament hangers obviously pose a particularly dangerous problem as those can tear stomach lining or become entangled in the intestines. Finally, those beautiful strands of lights can become an electrocution hazard if pets are not supervised - many animals have an affinity for chewing on plastic.

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Home flora Improvement & Lifestyle deadly work on both dogs and cats. Another of the season’s most beautiful pose hidden potentially dangerous outdoor winter threat dangers to pets. Christmas cacti, holly and Simply Savers to your pets is road salt. Pets that spend time mistletoe berries, and the traditional Christmas outdoors during the winter can come into favorite, the poinsettia, all have one thing in Feedback contact with road salt, commonly used to melt common when it comes to posing a danger to ice on roads. Often pets will lick their feet and your pets - they are all poisonous if ingested. ingest the magnesium chloride in the salt which Keep these pretty temptations out of pet’s can, at the most minor levels, cause vomiting reach just to be safe. dar Of Events and diarrhea. The best way to prevent your pets from ingesting road salt is not to walk Our pets become such a part of our family that Calendar Of Events them on roads or sidewalks that may have been we try to include them in everything, but we sometimes forget that what is good for us is not salted and to rinse their paw pads and feet thoroughly when they come inside. always good for our four-legged counterparts.

Chocolate is a prime example as, while enjoyed Nevada Remembering Finally, large numbers of people milling in close by most people, it can be life-threatening quarters can be stressful even for human hosts to dogs. Chocolate contains theobromine, a during the holidays, but it can be especially stimulant that affects the nervous system.

Happy Holidays nerve-racking to animals who are not use to People can effectively metabolize theobromine, strangers invading their space. If you have a but dogs cannot and it can quickly build up in particularly nervous pet or one that is especially their systems to the point of toxicity. wary of strangers, it might be in everyone’s

best interest to put the pets outdoors or in Like chocolate, bones of all types should be off another room while the house is at its fullest. limits to dogs, but poultry bones are especially While banishing Fido or Tiger to the basement dangerous given their frailness and tendency to might seem like excluding them from the splinter, so keep that turkey safely out of reach festivities, you may actually be sparing their and dispose of the carcass out of Rex’s reach. nerves. Even if your pet is one of the more Ham, grapes, and onions, while not necessarily social types, putting them in a safe area away deadly, are also examples of holiday foods that from all the action might still be a good idea are not particularly good for dogs and can cause since its hard to supervise pets and entertain stomach upset and diarrhea. To guard against guests at the same time. After all, it only takes your pet being intentionally or mistakenly fed the door being left open a moment too long for any potentially dangerous foods, keep them a pet to disappear in the chaos and Christmas is out of the kitchen and dining rooms, advise no time to be heartbroken. guests (especially children) that the pets are not

allowed human food, and keep a tight fitting lid The Christmas holidays are meant to be enjoyed on kitchen garbage cans. and, with a little forethought and planning, even

the four-legged members of your family can In addition to all the indoor dangers, the winter have a safe and happy holiday. + wonderland outside of your home can also pose outdoor threats to your pets. Antifreeze spills and leaks are potentially lethal as the sweet taste of the fluid attracts animals, but even small amounts of antifreeze can do quick and 54 Simply55+

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of showing off. Now is the time to reclaim There’s something about summer that brings Calendar Of Events your fitness goals. Get back to the gym, out the free spirit in people. The warm summer plan fall hiking expeditions to enjoy the sun and the longer periods of daylight are a changing leaves or re-evaluate your diet catalyst for playing and enjoying life. Vacation plan. Autumn is the perfect time to focus on plans become more important thanRemembering the other Nevada self-improvement. obligations of work or school that usually take center stage the rest of the year. When summer • With summer ending, it’s only a hop, skip starts to wind down and cooler mornings and Happy Holidays and a jump into the holiday season. Start shorter evenings prevail, it can start to seem as early in planning your entertainment, gift if something precious has been lost. giving and charitable efforts this year. Early

planning will make the holiday season easier It is possible to anticipate the approach of on your budget and on your nerves. It will autumn with great expectations for good things give you more time to enjoy the holidays and to come. Much like the official start of the new less time to stress over them. year in January when people resolve to change for the better, autumn is a perfect time to • Cooler temperatures and shorter hours of make a fresh start and institute new changes daylight make it tempting to stay indoors and improvements in life. more. Use this time to your advantage. Fall is the time to delve into those household • If you were the typical student growing up, projects and do all those chores you’ve been autumn signaled the start of a new school trying to overlook while the fresh air and year. This meant new friends, new areas warm breezes were calling your name all of study and new experiences. It was the summer long. You’ve run out of excuses to greatest period of expansion in your young avoid cleaning out the garage or reorganizing life. It can still be like that. Local community your closets. colleges offer a wide range of general

education types of courses. You can pursue Every season brings with it the opportunity for your latent interest in Chinese cooking, web growth and expanded opportunity. The next design or fashion merchandising. Fall is the time you take note of the passing summer time to sign up. Expand your career options days and wistfully long for the chance to start or just expand your mind, the choice is the season over again, just remember, the new yours. season will bring its own excitement. Open yourself up to every new opportunity. And, • Maybe you spent the last three months of never forget, summer will be back again next summer partying and vacationing with little year. + thought to achieving or maintaining that swimsuit-ready body you were so proud

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Tips for a Fun and Frugal Holiday Season Happy Holidays

The holiday season is a time of great joy, but the expense of Christmas shopping, endless parties and costly festivities can put a damper on the enthusiasm. If your wallet is empty when January comes around, you might want to take a step back and look for frugal alternatives to your favorite holiday activities. These frugal tips can get you started.

• Seek out free events in your area. Many churches host free Christmas concerts during the holiday season, and some schools open their doors for free plays and performances by their students. If you look around, you can probably find plenty of free and low cost ways to enjoy the holiday season.

• Host a potluck dinner instead of doing all the cooking yourself. Hosting a holiday party can cost hundreds of dollars, but a potluck dinner will cost very little. Ask your friends to bring their favorite dishes and share their creations with everyone.

• A family recipe book makes a great low cost gift. Solicit favorite recipes from your friends and family members, then print those recipes and bind them into a handy book.

You can print the recipes on your home printer and have them professionally printed at the local office supply store.

• Use strategic re-gifting to save money. Regifting is not always bad. Chances are you have items you do not want that others would love to have. From the blender you

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got last Christmas to the coffee maker your well-meaning aunt gave you for your birthday, finding new homes for these gifts is a great way to save money on holiday shopping.

• Shop early for the best bargains. Sometimes the best holiday bargains take place long before the holiday season arrives. Watch out for clearance sales, closeouts and other bargains and put the items away for holiday giving.

• Set up a holiday gift exchange. If you have a big family, buying gifts for everyone could leave you broke before the new year arrives.

This year set up a gift exchange instead, with everyone drawing names from a hat.

You can then focus on buying one great gift instead of a dozen smaller ones.

• Make homemade gifts this year. Your father probably does not need another tie, but he would probably love a gift you made with your own two hands. Use your skills to create handmade gifts for your family and friends. You will save money, and they will get some truly unique gifts.

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Remembering Saving money can be tough, and sometimes Nevada use an actually piggy bank or just an old coffee getting started is the hardest part. Financial cup, you will be surprised at how fast the experts say that everyone should have a rainy money adds up. day fund set aside, and that the fund should

Happy Holidays include at least six to twelve months worth of When your personal piggy bank is full, just living expenses. But how do you do that if you deposit it in your rainy day fund. You do not have no money to save? have to cut back or change your spending

habits to make it happen. All you have to do is Sometimes you have to be a little creative, or save your change. even tricky, to start putting that money away.

Set Up a Lunch Fund No matter how much or how little you make, If you go out to lunch every day, you could be chances are you can set a few dollars away for spending thousands of a rainy day. Here are dollars a year without a some ideas to get you compelling reason. If you started. spend just $10 a day on

Save Your lunch with coworkers, Change the yearly tab could be Piggy banks are not $3,000 or more. Chances just for kids anymore. are you could think of You can recreate the better ways to spend that fun and excitement money - like beefing up of saving coins and your rainy day fund. watching the total grow

by making your own If you want to see how adult version. much money you have been wasting and how

it could be better spent, just set up a lunch When you make a purchase, take the change fund in your office. Instead of wasting that $10 and put it in your purse or pocket. At the end on greasy takeout food, back a lunch and put of each day, empty your pockets and put that the money in the bank instead. By the end of money in your adult piggy bank. Whether you

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