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one’s heart, the part of them we don’t see on the surface. We are all drawn to art in different ways. We like to look at and listen to art that makes us feel something, art that resonates with us. Through art, we learn about ourselves. As you read about the local artists in our community, you will see that art can be expressed in many forms. Whether it is through decedent food or unique jewelry, their stories of passion and dedication to their craft, we hope will also inspire you to pursue what you love. After all, February is the month of love. So, Green Valley, while you fill your home with chocolate truffles and roses this month, remember to fill your heart too. Find what makes you feel alive—and don’t forget to share it with us.

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INSIDE THE ISSUE FEBRUARY 2020

FEATURES 10 A Neighborhood Gem Ventano Italian Grill & Seafood

14 Spread the Word Nevada Books for Nevada's Children

20 Diamonds Love that Lasts through the Ages

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24 Quail House Redefining Senior Care in Henderson

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Lifestyle Letter

Around Town

Locally Owned

Giving Back

24 Open House 30 Renovate & Refine 34 Lifestyle Calendar

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LECTURE SERIES PART 1 "HIDDEN HISTORY" All lectures in the series are held at Paseo Verde Library. February 15th, 2pm-4pm Who was John Howell? Nathan Harper, a Springs Preserve Archaeologist/ SNWA, will be discussing, John Howell and his con-

Over the last 13 years, Living Grace Homes

to Southern Nevada from North Carolina sometime

has provided a safe home for almost 500 home-

before 1870. He worked as a teamster, miner, and

less pregnant and parenting young women. With

rancher throughout Southern Nevada. We follow

an emphasis on legal, medical, education, and

John Howell's history from El Dorado Canyon to the

employment, so they have a foundation to face

Springs Preserve and the Amargosa Valley.

the world and provide a safe, sustainable future for

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themselves and their children. Living Grace Homes was honored by the Henderson Chamber of Commerce Outstanding Non-Profit of the Year, 2019. This honor comes to us in our season of planting the seeds for our garden

March 14th, 11am -1pm

of growth to work toward a larger facility so we can

The Mob in Las Vegas: The Men, the Myths,

help more young women. This will take time and

the Legends

partners like you, who embrace the desire to make a

History Professor Troy Beals will be reviewing

difference. The need is crucial. Our Valley is under-

stories, myths, and history to uncover the signifi-

going exponential growth. There are more than

cance of the Mob in Las Vegas. This is a lecture you

5,500 homeless or displaced teens right now. Many

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streets with no one and nowhere to go. Living Grace Homes is missioned to be their safe haven. March 5th, 2020 Garden of Hope Gala 2020 Dragon Ridge Country Club 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

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Honoring Henderson Mayor Debra March

Strange Tales from the Nevada Test Site

Keynote Speaker: Trish Nash, Signature

Joseph Kent, Director of Education for the National

Gallery of Home

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A NEIGHBORHOOD GEM VENTANO ITALIAN GRILL & SEAFOOD

A TRUE, FAMILY-RUN ITALIAN RESTAURANT IS A RARE THING TO FIND. But that’s precisely what Ventano Italian Grill & Seafood is. The vision of award-winning chefs, Arnauld Briand and Carmine Vento, this restaurant is truly a beautiful venue. Gorgeous views from the outside patio seating take your breath away, perfect views of the sunset for a romantic evening, and the classic sight of the strip in elegant neon. The menu is loaded with traditional Italian dishes, everything you’d expect from an Italian restaurant of this caliber. However, it lives up to its seafood title as well, with some delicious recipes. Some of their most popular dishes are their Lobster Bisque, Grilled Auto Romaine, and the Shrimp on the Stone that has won them many awards. And their wine list has been called one of the best in Henderson. These dishes are all because of the owner and chef, Arnauld Briand. The once executive chef at the renowned Rainbow Room in NY, he came to Las Vegas and became the executive chief at Desert In and Ceasers Palace. He met his now good friend Carmine Vento at his son’s wedding, and they decided to open a genuinely unique Italian 10

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restaurant soon after. Ventano is the perfect place for graduations, wedding parties, and even prom. A private room that can seat 110, with a dance floor, separate kitchen, and music, is why Ventano truly is the perfect place for any event — not looking for a big party? They’re also the ideal setting for a romantic evening out or a meal for the whole family! A staple of the community for 18 years now, Ventano’s moto is something to be remembered, “never say no.” No matter what it is, whether a significant event or a small issue, the family at Ventano will make you feel like you’re apart of their “Famiglia” by taking a ridiculous amount of pride in their work and restaurant. Perfect food and perfect service make nobody wonder how Ventano has won all their awards. Located at 191 S Arroyo Grande Blvd, Henderson, NV 89012 Call for any questions (702) 944-4848 ventanoitalian.com

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GIVING BACK

S PR E A D T H E WO R D N E VA DA DELIVERING OVER 50,000 BOOKS A MONTH TO AT-RISK CHILDREN IS NO EASY TASK. Bringing the joy of books to all children in Nevada started with a lot less. Co-founders Laurie Hartig and Lisa Habighorst began Spread the Word Nevada (STWN) with a garage full of books and it grew to fill up a 13,000 square foot warehouse. Driven by its mission of “advancing childhood literacy within low-income communities by changing lives one book at a time,” over half a million children in need have benefitted from the four literacy programs run by the organization: Kids to Kids, Breakfast with Books, Books on Break, and Books and Buddies. These programs help to create a well-rounded literacy experience for 44,000 children a month. “Adoption Day” for the Kids to Kids program is a momentous day for students. Students and teachers gather in the largest

BOOKS FOR NEVADA'S CHILDREN

room in the school for a special assembly. Habighorst puts on her fun teacher voice to announce every student will receive books today and every month thereafter for as long as they are at that school. It is truly a humbling moment to watch students cheer and laugh when they hear the news. An overwhelming amount of students in Nevada struggle to maintain reading comprehension levels and STWN stands by book ownership as a solution to help overcome these obstacles. The act of choosing their own book helps children get excited about reading. CONTINUED >

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“Watching a child thoughtfully choosing a book to take home is one of the greatest joys,” says Habighorst. “They are so excited to read it to their sibling or parent at home. We need this to happen for every child.” Children who grow up in a home with books are able to foster a culture of reading as an individual and as a family activity. As a result, helping to ensure the enjoyment of each students growing home library, the organization’s Breakfast with Books and Books on Break programs aim to facilitate reading outside of school. Parents join their children for Breakfast with Books before class to listen to storytime, enjoy a light snack, and educational worksheets and reading logs. Books on Break brings the books to community sites where children gather to keep them engaged during the summer months and avoid “the summer slide”. When children are not afforded the family structure to read at home, STWN’s Books & Buddies program fills in the gaps. Proudly running five Mentor Centers in Las Vegas and Henderson, “buddies” sit down with students to help grow their reading skills and confidence throughout the school year. They commit to building a relationship with their students once a week with reading aloud and playing comprehension games. As a growing nonprofit organization, it relies heavily on the kindness of volunteers—for Books & Buddies and for cleaning and preparing books for delivery. Over 24,800 hours were spent cleaning books and mentoring students in one year through the help of about 8,000 volunteers. When the organization’s mission aligns closely with the community, great things happen for those in need. Although with many schools still on the waiting list, STWN works hard to provide each school with the books and resources needed to bring students closer to full reading comprehension. Through school sponsorships, generous grants, and its annual Storybook Gala, funds raised throughout the year directly benefit students in need. In the spirit of Mary Poppins, guests will experience childlike wonder after stepping into the “Jolly Holiday” cocktail party. The “practically perfect” dinner will raise the necessary funds to grow the organization’s valuable programs into more at-risk elementary schools. The 18th Annual Storybook Gala Saturday, February 29, 2020, The Grand Ballroom at the Bellagio Hotel and Casino For more information, please visit spreadthewordnevada.org/storybook-gala February 2020 | Green Valley Lifestyle

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“A DIAMOND IS FOREVER.” Who hasn’t heard that saying before? Ever since the 1947 slogan, “A Diamond is Forever,” which was a marketing project of DeBeers. Most people these days associate diamonds and engagement rings as going hand in hand. Thus diamonds have become a symbol of love. However, up until 1939, only 10% of engagement rings had diamonds. The first well-documented diamond engagement ring belonged to Archduke Maximilian of Austria in the imperial court of Vienna in 1477 to Mary of Burgundy. In modern times no other object is as important to a woman as her diamond engagement ring. It is one piece of jewelry that every woman has dreams of since childhood. Generally made from platinum, gold, or white gold, and usually including diamonds, an engagement ring signifies that a woman is spoken for and engaged to be married. Choosing a ring may seem like a daunting task but an essential piece to any engagement. Some information to ARTICLE ZAK LODHI

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Diamonds are judged by the so-called four C’s of dia-

Finally, Color, this one is a bit more subjective to your

monds. Cut, Clarity, Color, and Carat. The first C, Cut, is

personal taste, if you’re a big fan of chocolate diamonds

the most crucial part of the judging of a diamond. Often

than this category won’t matter that much. However,

misconstrued as the shape of the diamond, cut is a very

remember that the whiter and brighter a diamond is, gen-

complex facet of the diamond. The patterns, proportions,

erally, the more expensive it is.

and finish all indicate the shine and lust a diamond will

But, now that you’re a pro in diamonds, I’m sure you

have once mounted. Generally, the quality of the cut can

want to mount those beauties as the perfect jewelry

mask other diamond characteristics. Color, clarity, even

piece. If you don’t wish to have an engagement ring that

carat weight are mostly determined by mother nature. The

is typical, then consider a custom piece. A one of a kind

cut is designed by man to maximize brilliance and sparkle.

piece has never been easier. using the most cutting edge

Clarity is much more straightforward. All diamonds

3D modeling software to bring your design to life, and

have tiny imperfections in them, tiny specks of other min-

handcrafting it from scratch using the finest materials

erals and crystals, called inclusions. Larger inclusions can

more jewelers than ever before now offer this option.

be seen to the naked eye. However, small ones are often

The perfect piece for your perfect love.

hidden by the setting and are almost unnoticeable. Carats is a word you’ve no doubt heard before, describing the size of the diamond; it’s obvious why more Carats matter.

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you tour the home, you can see the quality

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craftmanship starting with the spacious

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Ms. Matthews explained how they thought out the design of the home “We wanted a home that was comfortable to residents, without the small overcrowded feel. We had each looked at different types of care and facilities around the world and found that homes between 10-16 residents in a single-family. The house got the best care, was socially the happiest. Statistically, the fall rate was 50% less than in a large facility, so we went with a proven Scandinavian model with a mix of American ingenuity.” What she means by that, is that residents thrive because they are getting the care they need, with the just-right amount of socialization, and something they call the ‘secret sauce’ of purpose. “We had given ourselves research assignments to go get educated on what is and is not working in the industry worldwide. We came back to the table intending to provide the best

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possible care in the best interest of the resident, not the facility owner. We discovered some great places to emulate, and always improve upon. We got certified in different methods and philosophies of care. Still, most of all, we designed something that we would have wanted for our family members with a caring culture that also respected the care providers, as well.â&#x20AC;? What they ended up with was Quail Assisted Living Home. A unique and perfect mix of big and small. Everyone says you must see it because there is nothing like it in the Vegas Metropolitan area. Luckily, they do give free public tours for the benefit of educating the public on the new industry standard. To RSVP for an upcoming public tour or to make an appointment to privately speak with their Senior Life Style Specialist call (702)701-8793. You can find out more about The Quail House at www.QuailSeniorCareHome.com.

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ANTIQUES ARE MAKING A COMEBACK. Whether you’re an antique aficionada, a thrifty thrifter or new to the whole concept of vintage revival; whether it’s a hand-me-down, a thrift-store-find or just something cool you stumbled upon at an estate sale; endless opportunities exist to effortlessly incorporate retro, vintage, antique or whatever-you-want-to-call-them items into different parts of your modern home.

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WHAT IT IS Antique Chest STYLE IT Coffee Table PRO TIP Revive solid-wood pieces with little actual value by refinishing the wood to your liking.

Don’t be afraid to do something different, and don’t take things too seriously. If the piece you’re working with doesn’t have any real value, you have so many options to liven it up, including paint, finish and hardware.

Make your piece multi-purpose by turning the lid into a game table or by storing your cocktail accessories inside for an easy-access mini bar!

Spread the vintage love. Use antiques strategically and as accent pieces to keep your overall aesthetic from coming off as too dated.

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Repurpose old tins, mugs, teacups or storage containers into succulent gardens. Because succulents have shallow root systems, they can survive (and thrive!) in smaller spaces.

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tips Create the most impact by displaying (not hiding!) items that carry the best stories or sentimental value. We love the use of incorporating these smaller figurines as bookends and paperweights.

Make it art. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be afraid to display unique pieces as wall art. Consider creating a gallery wall that mixes vintage photographs, prints, mirrors and china.

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