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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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: $2
October 31
~ M&M Treat Street
“Thousands of Mix 94.1 parents and their little goblins will descend again at twilight upon a Pulte Homes’ model home development in the heart of thousands of family homes for Mix 94.1’s “M&M Street” with Mark and Mercedes in the Morning…a …read more
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. Works for me!
It’s a state holiday so schools are out, as well as libraries, some banks, and all state offices. Post offices and trash collection are still open. LVRJ.com has a more comprehensive list.
~ The word “Nevada” is the Spanish feminine form of “covered in …read more
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 even has a full list of vendors.
If you’d like to set up a booth, contact market manager Dave Starr at 579-9661.
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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 at the following Wal-Mart locations from 5 a.m. to 7 p.m. today:
• 6464 Decatur Blvd. at the Las Vegas Beltway
• 5200 Fort Apache Road at Tropicana Avenue
• 2310 Serene at Eastern Avenue, Henderson
The losses due to the fires have topped $1 billion in damages and …read more
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 to flee in San Diego County alone.
Firefighters from Reno, Tahoe, Clark County and Elko were dispatched Monday.
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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 have an impact on how bars and clubs treat the popular promo.
What do you think? To be fair I can see why there’s grumbling about a group of people being allowed somewhere free of charge because of their gender, on the other hand it’s always …read more
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 the festival in Lorenzi Park and find that perfect piece of art or special handmade craft you have been seeking. Lunch available for purchase.”
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Knott’s Scary Farm Trip (ages 12-adults)
~ Molasky Community School, 7801 West Gilmore, call 229-5345 for more info
~ Saturday, October 20, noon to …read more
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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 been able to keep up with demands over the last few years and the city has been looking for and is happy to welcome more business oriented organizations.
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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 carrots to feed animals, wagon ride and one large pumpkin.
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Spooktacular Haunted House and Costume Party
~ 2200 Mesquite Ave. (south of U.S. Highway 95, off Rancho Drive)
~ 5 to 9 p.m. Oct. 20
~ $12, children 5 and under $6
Call 645-7795 for more info. Presented by Daughters …read more
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