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Archive for October 2007

October 31st, 2007

Happy Halloween!

Happy Halloween from The Las Vegas Adventurer! Stay safe and have fun!
Don’t forget about the trick-or-treating alternatives I posted the other day if going around the neighborhood isn’t your thing, and the haunted houses around the valley.
So what are you plans for tonight? Passing out candy, taking the kids out, a party?
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October 29th, 2007

Las Vegas Trick or Treat Alternatives

Not every parent is okay with their child(ren) trick or treating around the neighborhood and there are a few alternatives available around the valley this Halloween:
October 30
~ Halloween Carnival & Goblin Gathering
“Play carnival games for treats and prizes. Remember to wear your costume.”
Location: Lied Community School @ 5340 West Tropical Parkway
Time: 6pm - 8pm, Cost: […]

By Heather -- 2 comments

October 26th, 2007

Happy 143rd Birthday, Nevada!

Happy Nevada Day! Today commemorates the admission of the State of Nevada into the union on October 31, 1864. In 2003 the state legislature decided that it would be observed on the last Friday of October (instead of on its official admission day) in the hopes that a three day weekend would garner more interest. […]

By Heather -- 2 comments

October 25th, 2007

Henderson Farmer’s Market

I was very happy when I recently found out that there is a real live Farmer’s Market close by! It’s located in Henderson [Vegas suburb] at the Events Pavilion in front of the Henderson City Hall at 240 Water Street. The hours are 9:00 AM until 3:00 PM every Thursday year round. The market website […]

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October 24th, 2007

Helping California Fire Victims: Las Vegas Donation Drive

The California wildfires are all over the news here - southern California is only a couple hours away. Several of the local newspapers and tv stations and have set up spots around the city for donatations to be shipped to southern California:
Donations of supplies such as water, blankets and other necessities can be dropped off […]

By Heather -- 1 comment

October 23rd, 2007

Nevada Sends Firefighters to California

Nevada is sending 30 engines and 130 firefighters to help out with the more than a dozen fires in southern California this week.
Wildfires from Santa Barbara south to the Mexico border, fanned by fierce desert winds, have killed one person, burned dozens of buildings and forced more than a quarter of a million people […]

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October 22nd, 2007

Ladies’ Night May Soon Be a Thing of the Past

Ladies’ Night, which usually means women get in free on certain nights to bars, night clubs, etc, may soon be a thing of the past in Vegas.
Apparently a local lawyer didn’t like Las Vegas Athletic Club’s “Ladies Join Free” promotion and has filed a complaint against the gym, and the eventual ruling could […]

By Heather -- 3 comments

October 20th, 2007

Weekend Fall Fun

There’s a lot going on this weekend as the city get into the mood for autumn! All of these events take place today!
Annual Autumn Arts Festival
~ Derfelt Senior Citizens Center, 3343 West Washington Avenue, call 229-6601 for more info
~ Saturday, October 20, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
~ Free admission, all ages
“Bring the family to enjoy […]

By Heather -- 0 comments

October 18th, 2007

Las Vegas To Get Yet Another Convention Center

Marriott International has announced plans to build a Marriott Convention Center in Las Vegas, complete with convention area, hotel, and casino. No word yet on where it will be located or when construction will start, though Marriott did buy up a large chunk of land back in August.
The old standby, Las Vegas Convention Center, hasn’t […]

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October 17th, 2007

Family Halloween Activities

There’s a lot more to do in Vegas on Halloween than just visit a few haunted houses!
Family Ranch Pumpkin Patch
~ McKee Ranch, 8982 S. Dean Martin Drive (one mile south past Silverton Hotel)
~ 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesdays through Thursdays
~ $20 per family
Call 361-9606 for more info, or mckeeranchevents.com. Admission includes petting farm, buckets of […]

By Heather -- 1 comment

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