Las Vegas Relocation Guide
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Las Vegas Relocation Guide
Prepared Especially for You by: Lindstrom & Associates Keller Williams Realty Southwest 5980 S. Durango Drive Suite 131 Las Vegas, Nevada 89113 Cell: (702) 540-1327 Fax: (702) 988-8795 email: [email protected] www.lindstromandassociates.com FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE COMPANY Clark County Office Locations Main Office 500 N Rainbow Blvd, Suite 100, Las Vegas, NV 89107 Phone: 702-877-3003 • Fax: 702-942-8123 Toll Free: 888-714-6700 Horizon Ridge Branch 2850 W Horizon Ridge Pkwy, Suite 120, Henderson, NV 89052 Phone: 702-932-3150 • Fax: 702-933-4922 Mesquite Office 736 W Pioneer Blvd, Suite 101, Mesquite, NV 89027 Phone: 702-346-7474 • Fax: 702-942-8179 Flamingo Office 2080 E Flamingo Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89119 Phone: 702-435-3003 • Fax: 702-942-8115 Durango 6585 High St, Sute #126, Las Vegas, NV 89113 Phone: 702-932-5354 • Fax: 702-942-8117 Contents LAS VEGAS VALLEY INFORMATION Climate & Population ......................................................4 Demographics ..................................................................5 Zip Code Map ..................................................................6 Newcomer Resources.......................................................7 Utility Information ...........................................................8 DMV/ Voting....................................................................9 Employment ...................................................................10 Transportation ................................................................ 11 Housing ..........................................................................12 Museums/ Galleries .......................................................13 Libraries .........................................................................14 Hospitals ........................................................................15 Churches ........................................................................16 Youth Activities..............................................................18 Senior Services...............................................................19 Parks...............................................................................20 Outdoor Recreation Activities........................................21 Golfing ...........................................................................22 School Facts ...................................................................23 Private Schools & Higher Education .............................24 Hotels & Gaming ...........................................................25 Sports .............................................................................26 Shopping Malls ..............................................................27 Entertainment .................................................................28 C limate & Population LAS VEGAS POPULATION 1,836,333 As one of the fastest growing cities in the United States, Las Vegas proper was ranked as the 32nd most populated city in the United States in 2000, and 2006 estimates have placed the city 28th in rank. www.accessclarkcounty.com LAS VEGAS CLIMATE Las Vegas averages over 300 days of sun per year. The drier climate has been noted for its health benefits. Las Vegas weather is known for the hot summers, moderate winters, warmth, light and enjoyable climate. Las Vegas living is enhanced by predictable, consistent weather patterns. Usually, the weather comes from the West Coast. It will bring occasional clouds and moisture from the south or north. Residents generally can count on dry air for weekend adventures. Climate Information from www.rssweather.com 5/2009 Population Information from www.lasvegassun.com 5/2009 LAS VEGAS VALLEY RELOCATION GUIDE • BROUGHT TO YOU BY FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE COMPANY Page -4- Climate & Population D emographics Clark County Population Median Household Income Median Age of Adults Newcomers Females Males Children (under age 18) Adults (over age 18) Retiree Population Households Households With Retirees Homeowner Households Renter Households Persons Per Household Total Registered Voters Registered Democrats Registered Republicans Household Income Under $15,000 $15,000-19,999 $20,000-24,999 $25,000-34,999 $35,000-49,999 $50,000-74,999 $75,000-99,999 $100,000 & over Marital Status Never Married Married Divorce Widowed Separated Age 18-24 25-34 35-44 45-54 55-64 65+ Median Age 1.81 million $47,320 47.9 61,187 53.1% 46.9% 451,099 1.31 million 266,754 657,694 135,408 65.1% 34.99% 2.69 653,800 283,756 243,560 Race White 11.6% Hispanic or Latino 5.2 Black or African American 9.8 Asian 15.5 American Indian and Alaska Native 18.9 Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander 21.2 Other 7.6 2 or More Races 10.2 Education School Expenditures: 21.5% Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 45.3 Students/Librarian: 17.8 Students/Counselor: 2.5 High School Graduates 6.9 Some College Bachelors Degree 14.2% Graduate Degree 25.4 13.3 21.2 14.5 11.4 42.0 53.2% 27.4 9.2 6.1 .05 0.4 3.1 3.5 $3,921 19 696 562 79.7% 5.8 5.7 6.6 Demographic, housing and income information from Census 2000, ePodunk 5/2009. Education Statistics from realestate.yahoo.com 5/2009. LAS VEGAS VALLEY RELOCATION GUIDE • BROUGHT TO YOU BY FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE COMPANY Demographics Page -5- N ewcomer resources HELPFUL PHONE NUMBERS Clark County Animal Control 702-455-7710 City of Las Vegas Arts & Community Events www.artslasvegas.org Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce www.lvchamber.com 702-735-1616 Clark County Clerk Recorders Office www.accessclarkcounty.com Community College of Southern Nevada www.csn.edu Department of Motor Vehicles 702-486-4368 Emergency 911 Non-Emergency 311 Employment Hotlines: State of NV: 702-486-2920 Parks & Recreation 702-455-8200 www.accessclarkcounty.com Regional Transportation 702-228-7433 www.rtcsnv.com Clark County School District 702-799-7573 Social Security Administration General Information: 1-800-772-1213 US Postal Service: Postal Answer Line: 1-800-275-8777 Voters Registration: 702-455-8683 Henderson Chamber of Commerce www.hendersonchamber.com 702-565-8951 Welcome Service Clark County 702-891-0655 Library District 702-734-7323 Time & Temperature 118 Newspapers Las Vegas Review Journal 702-383-0211 Las Vegas Sun 702-259-4050 University of Nevada Las Vegas www.unlv.edu LAS VEGAS VALLEY RELOCATION GUIDE • BROUGHT TO YOU BY FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE COMPANY Newcomer Resources Page -7- U tility information TELEPHONE/ INTERNET Embarq Telephone 2340 E Tropicana Ave # 38 Las Vegas, NV 89119 702-244-8005 web: www.embarq.com Cox Communications 702-383-4000 web: www.cox.com WATER Las Vegas Valley Water District 1001 South Valley View Blvd. Las Vegas, NV 89102 702-870-4194 web: www.lvvwd.com 702-633-1484 North Las Vegas 702-267-5900 Henderson www.cityofHenderson.com ELECTRIC Nevada Energy 6226 W. Sahara Ave. Las Vegas, NV 89102 702-367-5555 web: www.nvenergy.com TIPS FOR TRANSFERRING UTILITIES: • • • • • • Research your utility company options Schedule your utilities to be turned on the day before you plan to move in. Plan to do this 2-4 weeks ahead of time. Be sure to ask about any set-up fees so that you are not surprised by your first bill Give your old utility companies your new address so they can reach you with the final bill Keep your new utility company information accessible in case of any issues Find out if you are due any deposits from your previous utility company WASTE DISPOSAL Republic Services 770 E. Sahara Ave. Las Vegas, NV 89104 702-735-5151 web: www.republicservicesvegas.com GAS Southwest Gas Corporation 4300 W. Tropicana Ave. Las Vegas, NV 89104 702-365-1555 web: www.swgas.com LAS VEGAS VALLEY RELOCATION GUIDE • BROUGHT TO YOU BY FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE COMPANY Page -8- Utility Information D mv & Voting RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS New Nevada residents must obtain their driver license within 30 days. You must register your vehicles at the same time or within 60 days, whichever is sooner. The fine for failing to register your vehicle is $250-$500. You must be a Nevada resident and provide a Nevada street address to obtain a driver license. Active duty military members, their dependents and others living temporarily in Nevada are not required to transfer their license and registration. If you obtain non-military employment, however, you become a Nevada resident and must obtain a Nevada license and registration. Department of Motor Vehicles 4021 W. Carey Avenue North Las Vegas, NV, 89032-3544 702-486-4368 www.dmvnv.com DRIVER’S LICENSE REQUIREMENTS VOTER REGISTRATION Voters must be United States citizens and at least 18 years of age by election date in order to qualify to vote. Voters must live in Clark County for 30 days and in their precinct for 10 days before the next election. Voters must not be under any current sentence for felony convictions or other loss of civil rights. New residents may register, change address, or change party affiliation by going to the Clark County Election Department, 500 S. Grand Central Parkway, or to the City Clerk’s office at North Las Vegas City Hall, or at the Department of Motor Vehicles. New residents may also register by mail by picking up a mail registration form at the City Clerk’s office, by calling 702-455-VOTE, or faxing a request for registration form to 702-455-2981. • Your Valid, State-Issued Driver License or ID Card • Proof of Your Social Security Number • Additional Proof of Identity VEHICLE REGISTRATION • Nevada Vehicle Liability Insurance • Nevada Emissions Vehicle Inspection Report • Your Current Registration(s) and License Plates • Title(s), Unless Held By Lienholder • Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Inspections • Fees POST OFFICE Locations, 800-275-8777 www.usps.gov LAS VEGAS VALLEY RELOCATION GUIDE • BROUGHT TO YOU BY FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE COMPANY DMV & Voting Page -9- E mployment Las Vegas has consistently maintained the highest new job growth in the United States. Since 1990, Las Vegas has also ranked number one in high-tech job growth (primarily high-tech services). The Nevada labor force has increased by nearly 350,000 people in the last decade. Not surprisingly, the construction industry continues to be a major employer in Southern Nevada as the demands for residential, resort, office and industrial space continue to soar. Gaming, Las Vegas’ trademark industry, has served as the catalyst for the lion’s share of the Valley’s phenomenal growth and outstanding economic success. From finance to construction and retail to service, Las Vegas’ tourist and entertainment venues and hotel and casino resort properties promise a steady demand for jobs as well as create a wealth of new business opportunities. Employment Cards/Certification If you are hired in a food and beverage or child care position, you must obtain a health card from the Clark County Health District. If you are hired in the hotel or gaming industry, some positions are required to have a Sheriff’s Work Card. A referral from the hotel/casino is required in order to get the Sheriff’s Card. If you handle or work directly around liquor, you are required to have an Alcohol Education Card. For information about obtaining a * Sheriff’s Work Card call 702-229-3271 * Health Card call 702-383-1226 * Alcohol Education Card (TAM) call 702-732-0214 or visit www.alcoholawarenesscard.com Job Search Resources The Las Vegas Review-Journal includes a section with employment opportunities. Call 702-383-0400 to order a newspaper subscription or visit www.lvrj.com online job listings. Also, major hotels/casinos all have job lines. Websites that offer a number of Job Listings in the Las Vegas area: Nevada Department of Employment, Training & Rehabilitation detr.state.nv.us Opportunity Boulevard- Trailing Spouse Job Fair www.opportunityboulevard.com State of Nevada Department of Personnel dop.nv.gov Recruiting Nevada www.recruitingnevada.com Las Vegas Job Listings www.lasvegasjobs.com Nevada Job Connect www. nvos.state.nv.us Las Vegas Employment Guide lasvegas.employmentguide.com Nevada’s Job Exchange www.americasjobexchange.com/nv Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce www.lvchamber.com/relocation/employment.html Nevada Career Information System www.nvcis.intocareers.org Employment Information from Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce www.lvchamber.com/relocation/employment.html 5/2009 LAS VEGAS VALLEY RELOCATION GUIDE • BROUGHT TO YOU BY FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE COMPANY Page -10- Employment T ransportation GETTING AROUND LAS VEGAS Las Vegas is a compact city, and transportation options are numerous and varied. Choose from personal vehicles to hopping on a city bus, taking a cab or riding the Las Vegas Monorail. Las Vegas has one of the most modern transportation systems in the world. AIRPORTS McCarran International Airport • 32 scheduled Air Carriers • Serves more than 95 non-stop destinations • 6th busiest in the nation North Las Vegas Airport • 2nd busiest airport in the state • Primarily supports air traffic flight training, tour companies and private pilot activity Henderson Executive Airport • 2 flight schools • 1 tour operator Boulder City Municipal Airport • 2 full sized runways • 2 Grand Canyon Tours Co.’s • 1 flight school Jean Sport Aviation Center • 2 full sized runways • Used for tourism related activities CARS The city is laid out in a grid format, and easy to navigate. 79% of Clark County workers drove to work alone in 2005, 12 % carpooled, 3% took public transportation and 4% used other means. The remaining 2% worked at home. It took those who commuted an average of 24 minutes to get to work. CITY BUS Public bus transportation in Las Vegas is operated by Citizens Area Transit (CAT). There are numerous bus routes throughout the area; a one-way fare on the Strip costs $3, and slightly less in the rest of the city. Buses on the Strip run 24 hours a day, seven days a week. For the latest information and scheduling, call CAT-RIDE at 702-228-7433, or visit the CAT Web site. www.rtcsouthernnevada.com MONORAIL The Las Vegas Monorail travels along the east side of The Strip behind the resorts and runs 7 days a week. For more information visit www.lvmonorail.com. Transportation Information from VisitLasVegas.com 5/2009 LAS VEGAS VALLEY RELOCATION GUIDE • BROUGHT TO YOU BY FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE COMPANY Transportation Page -11- H ousing COMMUNITIES OF THE LAS VEGAS AREA Boulder City Considering that much of the city was undeveloped desert not too long ago, it should be no surprise that everything in Las Vegas seems new. Schools, shopping centers, roads, parks, apartments, home rentals and community sub-divisions all have a very clean and modern feel. And as the development continues Las Vegas has emerged as a city that is constantly re-inventing itself. There are abundant housing developments to choose houses and apartments from. Henderson METRO LAS VEGAS HOUSING STATISTICS FOR 2009 Las Vegas April 2009 to June 2009 Logendale Mesquite North Las Vegas South/ Southeast Valley • Median price for a single family home is $141,800 in Down 40% from one year ago. • Median price on Condos and Town homes decreased to $66,400, 54% from one year ago. MASTER PLANNED COMMUNITIES There are many nice master planned communities of Las Vegas. Some offer tremendous views of the city and the mountains. There are many exceptional parks and great shopping and dining in the area. Private golf clubs and walking trails. Communities are based around many common gathering places, giving a great community feel. Southwest Las Vegas • Canyon Gate • Mountain’s Edge • Peccole Ranch • Queensridge • Red Rock Country Club • Rhodes Ranch • Spanish Trails • Summerlin • The Lakes East and Central Las Vegas • Las Vegas Country Club • Stallion Mountain Northwest Las Vegas • Desert Shores • Centennial Hills • Elkhorn Springs • Iron Mountain Ranch • Lynbrook • Lone Mountain • Madera • Painted Desert • Shadow Hills • Silverstone Ranch South Las Vegas • Silverado Ranch • Southern Highlands Henderson • Anthem • Calico Ridge • Green Valley • Green Valley Ranch • Inspirada • Lake Las Vegas • MacDonald Ranch • Seven Hills • Sun City Anthem North Las Vegas • Aliante • Eldorado Surrounding Nevada Areas • Coyote Springs • Mesquite LAS VEGAS VALLEY RELOCATION GUIDE • BROUGHT TO YOU BY FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE COMPANY Page -12- Housing M useums and galleries MUSEUMS GALLERIES HOOVER DAM MUSEUM 444 Hotel Plaza, Boulder City 702-294-1988 CLARK COUNTY MUSEUM 1830 South Boulder Highway 702-455-7955 GALLERY OF HISTORY MUSEUM 3200 Las Vegas Blvd. 702-364-1000 GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS MUSEUM 2780 Las Vegas Blvd. 702-792-3766 HOLLYWOOD MOVIE MUSEUM 305 Convention Center Drive 702-733-2243 LAS VEGAS ART MUSEUM 9600 West Sahara Avenue 702-360-8000 LAS VEGAS NAT. HISTORY MUSEUM 900 North Las Vegas Boulevard 702-384-3466 LIBERACE MUSEUM 1775 E. Tropicana Avenue 702-798-5595 LIED DISCOVERY CHILDREN’S MUSEUM 833 N. Las Vegas Blvd. 702-382-3445 THE MOB MUSEUM 300 Stewart Ave. 702-229-6582 www.mobmuseum.org NEVADA INSTITUTE FOR CONTEMP. ART 3455 E. Flamingo Road 702-434-2666 LOST CITY MUSEUM 721 S. Hwy 169 702-397-2193 NEVADA STATE MUSEUM AND HISTORICAL SOCIETY 700 Twin Lakes Drive 702-486-5205 THUNDERBIRD MUSEUM Tyndall Ave, Nellis AFB 702-652-2750 BARRICK MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY 4505 Maryland Pkwy Box 454012 702-895-3381 ART AFFAIR 3871 South Valley View, Suite 9 702-368-7888 ART ENCOUNTER 3979 Spring Mountain Road 702-227-0220 BELLAGIO GALLERY OF FINE ART 3600 Las Vegas Blvd. S 702-693-7871 BLUESTONE GALLERY 2240 Village Walk Drive, #132 702-458-9979 CARRARA GALLERIES 1236 Rainbow Blvd. 702-877-4299 COLLECTORS FINE ART 30 Via Brianza St., Suite 120 702-558-5078 CONTEMPORARY ARTS COLLECTIVE 231 W. Charleston Blvd. Suite 110 702-382-3886 DONNA BEAM FINE ART GALLERY UNLV, 4505 South Maryland Pky. 702-895-3893 EDWARD & EDWARD FINE ART 1039 S Main Street, Suite 150 702-240-2787 ETERNAL TREASURES 1725 South Rainbow Blvd., Suite 5 702-256-9134 G-C ARTS 1217 South Main Street 702-452-2200 GLASS ARTISTRY, INC. 4200 West Desert Inn Road 702-221-8494 HOLLYWOOD OBSESSIONS GALLERY Planet Hollywood Lobby 702-369-8585 LEFT OF CENTER ART GALLERY 2207 West Gowan 702-647-7378 MAIN GALLERY 1009 S Main, Las Vegas 702-257-MAIN MICHAEL GODARD ART GALLERY 3700 W. Flamingo Rd. 702-363-4278 MOONSTRUCK GALLERY 6820 West Sahara Ave, Suite 9 702-364-0531 NEIL LEIFER GALLERY Augustus Tower at Caesars Palace OH MY GODARD GALLERY 3667 Las Vegas Blvd. 702-699-9099 OLD TOWN GALLERY 10 W. Pacific Street, 702-568-5655 PETER MAX ART GALLERY Forum Shops at Caesars Palace 702-644-7070 RED SKELTON GALLERY 7780 S Giles St. 702-263-4644 REGAL ART GALLERY 3315 E Russell Road, Suite K 702-436-4146 RON LEE GALLARY 7665 Commercial Way Suite A 702-434-1700 SYMBOLIC GALLERY 4631 Dean Martin Dr. 702-507-5263 THE GALLERY AT SUMMERLIN 9330 W. Sahara Avenue, Suite 180 702-228-6013 Wyland Galleries of Las Vegas 3667 Las Vegas Blvd. 702-699-5363 Gallery Information from www.a2zlasvegas.com. Museum and Information from www.lasvegastourism.com/museums.htm 5/2009 LAS VEGAS VALLEY RELOCATION GUIDE • BROUGHT TO YOU BY FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE COMPANY Museums and Galleries Page -13- L ibraries CLARK COUNTY LIBRARY DISTRICT 3150 N Buffalo Dr. Las Vegas, NV 89119 702-507-3710 WHITNEY LIBRARY 5175 E Tropicana Ave. Las Vegas, NV 89122 702-507-4010 SUMMERLIN LIBRARY 1771 Inner Cir. Las Vegas, NV 89134 702-507-3860 ENTERPRISE LIBRARY 25 E Shelbourne Ave. Las Vegas, NV 89123 702-507-3760 WEST LAS VEGAS LIBRARY 951 W Lake Mead Blvd. Las Vegas, NV 89106 702-507-3980 SAHARA WEST LIBRARY 9600 W Sahara Ave. Las Vegas, NV 89117 702-507-3630 WEST CHARLESTON LIBRARY 6301 W Charleston Blvd. Las Vegas, NV 89146 702-507-3940 LIED LIBRARY UNLV 4505 S Maryland Pkwy. Las Vegas, NV 89154 702-895-2100 DRI DESERT RESEARCH INSTITUTE 4505 S Maryland Pkwy. Las Vegas, NV 89154 702-895-0405 PASEO VERDE LIBRARY 280 South. Green Valley Pkwy. Henderson, NV 89012 702-492-7252 SPRING VALLEY LIBRARY 4280 South Jones Blvd. Las Vegas, NV 89103 702-507-3820 GREEN VALLEY LIBRARY 2797 N Green Valley Pkwy. Henderson, NV 89014 702-207-4260 LAS VEGAS VALLEY RELOCATION GUIDE • BROUGHT TO YOU BY FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE COMPANY Page -14- Libraries H ospitals HEALTH CARE The medical community is well represented in the Las Vegas Boulder City Hospital valley and can handle any medical 702-293-4111 www.bouldercityhospital.org situation presented. Centennial Hills Hospital There is a Class 1 trauma center 702-835-9700 located at the University Medical www.centennialhillshospital.com Center in Las Vegas and Sunrise Desert Springs Hospital Hospital recently received approval 702-733-8800 to build and staff another trauma www.desertspringshospital.com center at their central facility. Harmon Medical and Rehab. Quick care clinics are located 702-794-0100 www.fundltc.com throughout the city. Healthsouth at Tenaya Hospital You are never far from a 911 702-562-2021 response team in Las Vegas. www.healthsouth.com The Las Vegas fire department Healthsouth Rehab. Hospital maintains emergency medical 702-877-8898 technicians and paramedics that www.healthsouth.com Kindred Hospital-Las Vegas respond to all 911 calls. 702-871-1418 www.kindredhospitallvs.com Lake Mead Hospital 702-649-7711 Mountain View Hospital 702-255-5000 www.mountainview-hospital.com Nevada Cancer Institute 702-944-2379 www.nevadacancerinstitute.org Progressive Hospital Long Term Acute Care 702-433-2200 www.progressivehospital.com Spring Valley Hospital 702-853-3000 www.springvalleyhospital.com Southern Hills Hospital 702-880-2100 www.southernhillshospital.com St. Rose Dominican Hospital 702-616-5000 Siena Campus 702-492-8000 San Martin Campus 702-492-8000 www.strosehospitals.org Summerlin Medical Center 702-233-7000 www.summerlinhospital.com Sunrise Hospital & Medical Center 702-731-8000 www.sunrisehospital.com Sunrise Children’s Hospital 702-731-5437 www.sunrisehospital.com University Medical Center 702-383-2000 www.umcsn.com Valley Hospital & Medical Center 702-388-4000 www.valleyhospital.net VA Southern Nevada Healthcare SystemDepartment of Veteran Affairs 888-633-7554 Dental Care www.nvda.org -click to find a dentist LAS VEGAS VALLEY RELOCATION GUIDE • BROUGHT TO YOU BY FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE COMPANY Hospitals Page -15- C hurches RELIGIOUS LIFE Places of worship can be found in Las Vegas for nearly every denomination. Non-denominational churches are most common with 105 in Clark County. The 2008 Las Vegas Perspective reports the following Denominational shares in Clark County. Roman Catholic 33.5% Protestant 21.0% No Religion 20.5% Other 17.5% Latter Day Saints 3.9% Jewish 3.6% SYNAGOGUES Temple Beth Shalom 10700 Havenwood Ln, Las Vegas, NV 702-804-1333 Chabad of Southern Nevada 1261 S. Arville St., Las Vegas, NV 702-259-0770 Chabad of Summerlin, Desert Shores 2640 Regatta Dr. Las Vegas, NV 702-242-0015 Temple Sanai 9001 Hillpointe Rd. Las Vegas, NV 702-254-5110 Congregation Ner Tamid 55 N. Valle Verde Dr. Hend., NV 702-733-6292 Chabad of Green Valley 10870 S. Eastern Ave. Hend., NV 702-617-0770 Midbar Kodesh Temple 1940 Paseo Verde Pkwy. Hend., NV 702-263-2404 African Immigrant Ministries 1530 E Charleston Blvd # 3, Las Vegas, NV 702-384-2056 Abogado Latinos 320 E Charleston Blvd Ste 204, LV, NV 702-388-0222 Abundant Word Ministries 2034 Woodspring Ter, Henderson, NV 702-437-4597 All Nations Church 6130 W Flamingo Rd, Las Vegas, NV 702-233-2002 Allure Altars 7505 Wandercloud Ln, Las Vegas, NV 702-233-2002 Baha’I Center 7035 W. Oakey Blvd., Las Vegas, NV 702-838-9191 Baha’I Faith Clark City West 3820 S Jones Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 702-248-4804 Baha’I Faith Of Henderson 548 Engel Ave, Henderson, NV 702-566-6720 Believers Walk Of Faith 9339 Pyrope Ct, Las Vegas, NV 702-263-7776 Bible City 1115 S Casino Ctr Blvd Ste 2, Las Vegas, NV 702-385-4999 Bridge of Faith Outreach Incorporated 1827 W Gowan Rd Ste 2081, NLV, NV 702-212-0746 Canyon Ridge Christian Church 6200 Lone Mountain Road, Las Vegas, NV 702-658-2722 Calvery Downtown Outreach 403 W Wilson Ave, Las Vegas, NV 702-474-3030 Calvary Foursquare Church 3005 Cedar Ave, Las Vegas, NV 702-384-2887 Catholic Newman Club 4765 Brussels St, Las Vegas, NV 702-736-0887 Central Christian Church 1001 New Beginnings Dr, Hend., NV 702-735-4004 Christian Outreach Of S Nevada 9404 Empire Rock St, Las Vegas, NV 702-631-2454 Church At South Las Vegas 3051 W Horizon Ridge Pkwy, Hend., NV 702-361-1579 Congregation Ner Tamid 55 N Valle Verde Dr, Henderson, NV 702-733-6292 Cornerstone Christian Fellowship of LV 5825 W Eldora Ave, Las Vegas, NV 702-871-5050 Eckankar 3160 E Desert Inn Rd, Las Vegas, NV 702-369-0101 Evangelica Cristiana 2715 E Gowan Rd, North Las Vegas, NV 702-643-5363 Evangelica Cristiana 4610 Patterson Ave, Las Vegas, NV 702-431-9000 Final Call Radio Ministry 1402 D St, Las Vegas, NV 702-647-0246 First Internet Church 2801 Mason Ave, Las Vegas, NV 702-314-0667 Full Gospel Truth Fellowship 1601 Inverness Ave, Las Vegas, NV 702-416-9770 Full Gospel Las Vegas Korean 1133 Clairville St, Las Vegas, NV 702-453-1223 God’s Grace & Mercy Outreach 2516 Losee Rd Ste 9011, NLV, NV 702-319-3943 God’s Word For Life 806 W Bonanza Rd, Las Vegas, NV 702-641-8028 Gospel Outreach Ctr Ministries 6484 W Cheyenne Ave, Las Vegas, NV 702-658-3645 Gideons International 4321 Mark Ave, Las Vegas, NV 702-648-9893 Grace Christian Fellowship 5500 Alta Dr, Las Vegas, NV 702-647-1617 LAS VEGAS VALLEY RELOCATION GUIDE • BROUGHT TO YOU BY FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE COMPANY Page -16- Churches Greater House Of Prayer 820 W Bonanza Rd, Las Vegas, NV 702-647-1617 Gurdwara Baba Deep Singh Inc 6341 W Lone Mtn. Rd, Las Vegas, NV 702-839-1890 House-Deliverance Ministering 3345 W Craig Rd, North Las Vegas, NV 702-631-7300 Iglesia Pentecostal 3720 Hudson Bay Ave, Las Vegas, NV 702-459-4829 Iglesia Bautita Israel 1401 N Decatur Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 702-648-2122 Islamic Information Ctr 5383 S Maryland Pkwy, Las Vegas, NV 702-798-4089 Islamic Information Ctr 1601 Rawhide St, Las Vegas, NV 702-837-3400 John L Jones Feeding Ministry 831 Red Sox Ave, North Las Vegas, NV 702-657-6779 Joshua Ministries 6210 W Cheyenne Ave, Las Vegas, NV 702-645-7291 J & S Ministries Incorporated 2657 Heritage Ct, Las Vegas, NV 702-278-6148 Just Faith Ministries 3160 S Valley View Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 702-629-7617 Kingdom Hall-Jehovahs Witness 6775 W Patrick Ln, Las Vegas, NV 702-629-7617 Ladies Advocating Christian 117 Gass Ave, Las Vegas, NV 702-362-3387 Ladies Advocating Christian 2545 S Bruce St # D, Las Vegas, NV 702-362-3387 Church of Jesus Christ of LDS 6601 W Twain Ave, LV, NV 702-871-3495 Church of Jesus Christ of LDS 3910 Pecos Mcleod, LV, NV 702-558-9828 Church of Jesus Christ of LDS 1095 University Rd, LV, NV 702-736-7045 Legacy Christian Church 8538 Del Webb Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 702-838-9099 Life Giving Spring Retreat Center 701 Park Pl, Boulder City, NV 702-293-7208 Lutheran Our Ministries 301 S Maryland Pkwy, Las Vegas, NV 702-678-1861 Marzoline Gilbert 4855 Fuentes Cir, Las Vegas, NV 702-458-5152 Masjid Haseebullah 3799 Edward Ave, Las Vegas, NV 702-395-7013 Mesquite Seminary 845 Valley View Dr, Mesquite, NV 702-346-7299 Missionary Office Of Lds 3127 E Warm Springs Rd Ste 200, LV, NV 702-794-0365 Mt Ararat Christian Church Ctr 732 Miller Ave, North Las Vegas, NV 702-399-1921 My Manuscript 6626 Navio Dr, Las Vegas, NV 702-876-7555 New Creation Outreach Mnstrs 3925 N MLK Blvd, North Las Vegas, NV 702-639-1239 Nole Christian Ministries 2611 S Buffalo Dr, Las Vegas, NV 702-365-9403 Oasis Christian Community 4765 Brussels St, Las Vegas, NV 702-270-7777 Pace Setters INT 2657 W Horizon Ridge Pkwy, Hndrsn, NV 702-380-3848 People For Christ Inc 5064 Spencer St, Las Vegas, NV 702-597-0686 Pharmix Center 2560 E Sunset Rd Ste 106, Las Vegas, NV 702-541-6023 Prayer Cathedral Intl 5130 E Charleston Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 702-459-7729 Prophetic Vision Ministries 3408 Osiana Ave, North Las Vegas, NV 702-656-3261 Religious Emporium 820 W Bonanza Rd Ste M, Las Vegas, NV 702-648-8180 Restoration Ministries 8912 Goldstone Ave, Las Vegas, NV 702-655-1186 Shekinah Glory Ministries 4949 Sapphire Light St, NLV, NV 702-438-9304 S M & A Outreach Ministries 913 E Charleston Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 702-363-8030 St Thomas Aquinas Catholic 4765 Brussels St, Las Vegas, NV 702-736-0887 Stillpointe Center-Spiritural 8072 W Sahara Ave Ste D, Las Vegas, NV 702-243-4040 Transcendental Meditation 1600 Eaton Dr, Las Vegas, NV 702-736-3075 The Crossing Christian Church 7950 W Windmill Ln, Las Vegas, NV 702-947-2080 The Purified Soul Ministry 1687 Candice St, Las Vegas, NV 702-452-8351 Transcendental Bliss Meditation 8429 Stapleton Ave, Las Vegas, NV 702-363-1585 Voz De Salvacion 3920 W Charleston Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 702-400-7505 Wat Lao Hamixay Association 360 N 14th St, Las Vegas, NV 702-598-0903 Water Of Life Lutheran Church 5430 Grand Canyon Dr, Las Vegas, NV 702-253-7087 LAS VEGAS VALLEY RELOCATION GUIDE • BROUGHT TO YOU BY FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE COMPANY Churches Page -17- Y outh activities General Information: A wide variety of activities and organizations are available in the Las Vegas Area for youth. The City of Las Vegas provides a guide of activities available on www.lasvegasnevada.gov These activities include sports camps, kids camps, water days, gymnastics and more. Activities are available for toddler age children up to activities for young adults. ORGANIZATIONS 10000 Kids 6450 Stewart Ave www.10000kids.org 702-387-1010 Boys & Girls Club of America 1011 Dumont Boulevard bgclv.org 702-792-1388 Boy Scouts 7220 Paradise Rd 702-736-4366 www.lvacbsa.org City of Henderson www.cityofhenderson.com 702-267-2323 www.spreadthewordnevada.org Kimble Scout Reservation 10877 Mount Potosi Canyon 702875-4167 National Youth Sports 1181 S Buffalo Drive, # 135 702-454-7863 Las Vegas Little League 2630 Brockington Drive 702-435-9155 Silver State Girls Soccer 5650 W Charleston Boulevard, # 13 www.ssgslnv.com Silverado Little League 702-897-0063 Girl Scouts 2941 Harris Avenue frontiercouncil.org 702-385-3677 Teen’s for A Better America 5000 Alta Drive 702-227-6523 Heat FC Soccer www.heatfcnevada.com YMCA 3521 N Durango Drive www.lasvegasymca.org 702-240-9622 Junior Achievement 840 Grier Drive 702-214-0500 Youth With A Mission 522 W Washington Avenue 702-631-6109 LAS VEGAS VALLEY RELOCATION GUIDE • BROUGHT TO YOU BY FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE COMPANY Page -18- Youth Activities S enior services ACTIVE ADULT COMMUNITIES Los Prados - Built around a larger than average Executive 18 hole golf course, the center piece of the development 12 miles from Center Strip. Many of the homes’ backyards in Los Prados face the golf course. HELPFUL PHONE NUMBERS AARP 702-386-8661 Senior Medical Center 702-384-2273 Catholic Charities 702-382-0721 Public Guardian 702-455-4332 Rancho Las Brisas- Located just across Tropicana Avenue from the exclusive masterplanned golf course community Spanish Trail. It is a fairly small gated community with a total of only 180 age restricted detached homes. As you enter Rancho Las Brisas, you are greeted with a view of the gorgeous pool and clubhouse area. Promenade- Conveniently located to all services, it has a very secluded feel to it. Promenade has an impressive entry with a lake and waterscape. Solera at Stallion Mountain- Residents enjoy a friendly neighborhood atmosphere and all the benefits of country club living. Siena- In addition to the golf course, residents will enjoy a wide array of amenities in the Village Center overlooking Lake Siena, elegant gardens, cascading waterfalls. Sun City Summerlin- Many homes enjoy views of the fairways and the surrounding mountains. Sun City Anthem- Offers panoramic views of the mountains and the famous Las Vegas strip below framed by winding scenic trails. Social Services 702-455-4342 Sun City Mac Donald Ranch- At the base of the Black Mountains. Close to shopping and entertainment. Aging Services 702-486-3545 Sunrise Villas VII- Large patios with pony walls that look out on a park like common area. The complex is almost within walking distance of the Boulevard mall and minutes from McCarran International Airport and the Las Vegas strip. Nevada State Welfare 702-486-3600 Lakeside Villas- Residents enjoy a friendly neighborhood atmosphere and the conveniences of nearby shopping, dining and entertainment. Ardiente- Here are 30 fitness stations throughout the community as well as six different beautiful themed parks. Sun City Aliante- 20-acre Nature Discovery Park featuring a man-made lake with waterfalls and an archaeological themed play area. The north valley area offers a wide range of shopping and services, and the new Beltway makes connecting to in town shopping, entertainment, dining and services an easy proposition. ASSISTED LIVING As we age, we want to focus more on activities we enjoy than on the trivial ones. If you feel this way and you’re looking for an environment that will let you focus on the activities and people you enjoy, than assisted living is an option for you. It provides a home in which your medical as well as general clean needs are managed for you. Web Resources for facilities in Las Vegas www.seniorhousingnet.com www.assistedlivingsource.com www.senior-community.net www.assistedseniorliving.net www.eldernet.com LAS VEGAS VALLEY RELOCATION GUIDE • BROUGHT TO YOU BY FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE COMPANY Senior Services Page -19- P arks For a complete detailed list of the City of Las Vegas Parks, Sports Complexes, Swimming Pools, Skate Parks, Active Adult/Senior Centers, Recreational Centers, Arts & Community Events, Galleries and more, go to: www.lasvegasnevada.gov/Find/parks_facilities.asp Clarence Ray Memorial Washington Ave/ Tonopah Rd. Rotary Park Heritage Park Las Vegas Blvd./Wash- W. Charleston Blvd/Hinson St. ington Ave. Coleman Park Daybreak Rd./ Carmen Blvd. Hills Park Hillpointe Rd./ Rampart Blvd. Skyridge Park Stange Rd./ Cliff Shadows Cragin Park Fulton Place/Hinson St. Huntridge Circle Park N. Maryland Pkwy/ Franklin Ave. Stewart Park Marion Dr./Stewart Dexter Park Upland Blvd./ W. Charleston James Gay III Park + Owens Ave./B Street Sunny Springs Park + Buffalo Dr./ Golden Talon Ave. Justice Myron Leavitt Family Park * St. Louis Ave./ Eastern Ave. Teton Trails Whispering Sands/ Bradley Rd. Durango Hills Park + Durango/Gowan Lorenzi Park * W. Washington Ave./ Twin Lakes Dr. Veterans Mem. Fields Alta Dr./Pavilion Bill Briare Park Tenaya/Summerlin Parkway Ed Fountain Park Vegas Dr./Decatur Lubertha Johnson Park Balazar Ave./Concord St. Bob Baskin park Rancho/Oakey Essex/W. Charleston Lions Park Essex Dr./Charleston Viper Lacrosse Fields Durango/ Tropical Pkwy Bradley Bridle Park Horse/Bradley Estelle Neal Park Tropical Pkwy./ Serene Dr. All American Park * Buffalo/Oakley Aloha Shores Park Buffalo/Cheyenne Angel Park Westcliff/Durango Ansan Sister City Park Villa Monterey/ Ducharme Ave. Mirabelli Park Baker Park St. Louis/10th St. Barkin’ Basin Park * Tenaya/Alexander Bettye Wilson Soccer Complex Lake Mead Blvd./ Tenaya Lorenzi Park Bruce Trent Park Vegas/Rampart Centennial Hills Park The Parks and Recreation Department provides programs and facilities to support citizens’ diverse interests in parks, recreation and culture. The department’s core services are dispersed throughout the City to enable access to all residents of the community from toddlers to senior citizens. The three core services are Administration and Planning, Recreation Services, and Parks and Facility Maintenance. City of Las Vegas Parks and Leisure Activities 749 Veteran Memorial Drive 702-229-6297 www.lasvegasnevada.gov Clark County Parks and Recreation Department 2601 E. Sunset Rd. 702-455-8200 www.accessclarkcounty.com Buckskin Basin Park Gowan/Tenaya Cameron Comm. Park Smoke Ranch/Torrey Pines Dr. Centennial Hills Park Buffalo/Elkhorn Charleston Heights * Maverick/Smoke Ranch Rd. Doc Romeo Park + Cheyenne/Ronemus Dr. Doolittle Park W. Lake Mead/ J Street Ethel Pearson Park W. Washington Ave./ D Street Firefighters Memorial \ Redwood St./W. Oakey Fitzgerald Tot Lot H Street/Monroe St. Floyd Lamb State Park Floyd Lamb/ Tule Springs Rd. Freedom Park + Mojave Rd./Washington Charleston Neighborhood Preservation Park Garehime Heights Park + Torrey Pines/Hyde Ave. Campbell Dr./ Alexander Rd. Charlie Kellogg and Joe Zaher Sports Complex * Gilcrease Brothers Park W. Washington/ Grand Teton/ Cimarron Rd. Hualapai Way Mary Dutton Park E. Charleston Blvd./8th W. Wayne Bunker Family Park + Street Tenaya Way/ Alexander Rd. Mike Morgan Family Bonanza/N. Sandhill Wildwood Park Rd. Shadow Mountain Place/Wildwood Mirabelli Park Dr. Jones/95 Mountain Ridge Park + Winding Trails Park * Durango Dr./ Fort Apache Rd./ Elkhorn Rd. Warm Springs Rd. Woofter Park * Patriot Park Rock Springs/ Thom Blvd./ Veags Dr. Parson Elementary Pioneer Park Braswell Dr./ Pioneer Way Police Memorial * + Cheyenne/Metro Academy Way *Dog Parks on site + Skate Park on site Polly Gonzalez Mem. El Campo Grande/ Bradley Way Children’s Memorial * Gowan/Torrey Pines Hadland park 28th Street/Stewart Ave. Rafael Rivera Park 28th Street/ Stewart Ave. Cimorron Rose Park Ann/Cimarron Heers Park Smoke Ranch/Zorro Dr. Rainbow Family Park Oakey/Rainbow Blvd. LAS VEGAS VALLEY RELOCATION GUIDE • BROUGHT TO YOU BY FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE COMPANY Page -20- Parks O utdoor recreation activities EXTREME ADVENTURES A.J. Hackett Bungy Jumping 702-385-4321 Desert Fox Hummer Tours 702-798-4866 Desert Odyssey Tours 702-837-7552 Eagleriders-Las Vegas 702-876-8687 Escape Adventures Bike Shop & Tour Center 702-596-2953 Exotic Transportation 702-837-2666 Hummer Tours 702-798-4866 Las Vegas Gravity Zone Skydiving 702-456-3802 Las Vegas Soaring Center Glider plane flying adventures 702-874-1010 Rebel Adventure Tours 702-380-6969 Skydive Las Vegas 800-U-SKYDIV Vegas Extreme Skydiving 866-EXT-JUMP NEVADA STATE PARKS http://parks.nv.gov/smr.htm DAY TRIPS Valley of Fire State Park You can see some great sandstone formations as well as visible signs of ancient residents of the area. Early evening light introduces you to colors you never knew existed. Grand Canyon The park consists of 277 miles of the Colorado River and its massive erosional effects on the surrounding landscape. The Grand Canyon can be enjoyed from either the south or the north rims. The Grand Canyon is located about 250 miles from Las Vegas. Red Rock Canyon It is a scenic area of rock formations and desert with a 3,000-foot escarpment produced by a thrust fault. Red Rock Canyon has a Bureau of Land Management visitors center and is home to feral horses, wild burros, bighorn sheep, coyotes and a variety of desert plant life. Bryce Canyon The sandstone cliffs at Bryce Canyon will impress you with their peculiar colors. Take a hike down into one of the canyons and watch as birds soar high above the pinnacles that surround you. Bonnie Springs Old Nevada An old western town in Red Rock Canyon, with a motel, petting zoo, shops, activities and western shootouts. If you want to see what the real Las Vegas was like this is your chance. BMX Track Race your cruiser over a 1500 foot long dirt track of turns and obstacles. If you like riding your bike around your neighborhood or on a homemade track or jumps, then you’ll like this competitive type of racing. Mt. Charleston Reaches a staggering height of 11,913 feet, and it is the third-highest peak in Nevada. Zion National Park One of the most awe inspiring sights in the American Southwest. Featuring sky-high towers and cliffs of multicolored sandstone rocks, the 2,000 to 3,000-foot high canyon walls of Zion National Park were carved out over millions of years by trickling creeks and the rushing Virgin River. Spring Mountain Ranch State Park Beneath the colorful cliffs of the magnificent Wilson Range. The many springs in these mountains provided water for Paiute Indians. LAS VEGAS VALLEY RELOCATION GUIDE • BROUGHT TO YOU BY FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE COMPANY Outdoor Recreation Activities Page -21- G olfing Legacy Golf Club 130 Par Excellence Dr. 702-897-2187 Siena Golf Club 10575 Siena Monte Ave 702-341-9200 Los Prados Golf Course 5150 Los Prados Cir. 702-645-5696 Silverstone Golf Club 8600 Cupp Drive 877-888-2127 Man O’ War 5500 E. Flamingo Rd. 702-450-8000 Sunrise Vista Golf Club 2841 Kinley Dr. 702-652-2602 Mojave Resort Golf Club 9905 Aha Macav Pkwy 702-535-4653 So. Highlands Golf Club One Robert Trent Jones Lane 702-263-1000 Aliante Golf Club Las Vegas 3100 West Elkhorn Ave 702-399-4888¬ Desert Pines Golf Course 3415 E. Bonanza Rd. 702-450-8000 Oasis Golf Club 851 Oasis Blvd. 702-346-5232 Southshore Golf Club 29 Grand Mediterranean Dr. 702-558-0022 Anthem Country Club One Clubside Drive 702-614-5000 Desert Rose Golf Course 5483 Club House Dr. 702-431-4653 Painted Desert Golf Club 5555 Painted Mirage Wy. 702-382-GOLF Spanish Trail Country Club 5050 Spanish Trail Lane 702-364-0357 Angel Park Golf Club 100 South Rampart Blvd. 702-254-4653 Desert Willow Golf Club 2020 W. Horizon Ridge Pkwy. 702-263-4653 Palms Golf Club 711 Palms Blvd 702-346-5232 TPC at the Canyons 9851 Canyon Run Dr. 702-256-2000 Badlands Golf Club 9119 Alta Dr. 702-382-4653 Dragonridge Golf Club 1700 W Horizon Ridge Pkwy 702-614-4444 Primm Valley Golf Club 31900 S Las Vegas Blvd 702-679-5510 TPC at Summerlin 1700 Village Center Cir. 702-256-0222 Bali Hai Golf Course 5160 Las Vegas Blvd 702-450-8000 Eagle Crest Golf Club 2203 Thomas Ryan Blvd. 702-240-1320 Red Rock Country Club 2250 Red Springs 702-360-5959 Wildhorse Golf Club 2100 Warm Springs Rd. 702-434-9000 Black Mountain Golf 500 Greenway Rd. 702-565-7933 Emerald River Golf Course 1155 W. Casino Dr. 702-298-4653 Revere Golf Club 2600 Hampton 877-273-8373 Boulder City Golf Course 1 Clubhouse Dr. 702-293-9236 Highland Falls Golf Club 10201 Sun City Blvd. 702-254-7010 Rhodes Ranch Golf Club 20 Rhodes Ranch Pkwy. 702-740-4114 Canyon Gate Country Club 2001 Canyon Gate Dr. 702-363-0303 Las Vegas Country Club 3000 Joe W. Brown Dr. 702-734-1122 Rio Secco Golf Club 2851 Grand Hills Dr. 702-889-2400 Casablanca Golf Club 1100 Hafen Lane 702-346-7529 Las Vegas Golf Club 4300 W. Washington Ave. 702-646-3003 Royal Links Golf Club 5995 E. Vegas Valley Rd. 702-450-8000 Citation 5500 E. Flamingo Rd. 702-450-8000 Las Vegas National Golf Club 1911 E. Desert Inn Rd. 702-382-4653 Secretariat 5500 E. Flamingo Rd. 702-450-8000 Craig Ranch Golf Course 628 W. Craig Rd. 702-642-9700 Las Vegas Paiute Resort 10325 Nu-Wav Kaiv Blvd. 702-658-1400 Shadow Creek Golf Club 3 Shadow Creek Dr 702-791-7161 LAS VEGAS VALLEY RELOCATION GUIDE • BROUGHT TO YOU BY FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE COMPANY Page -22- Golfing S chool facts BOUNDARIES The Clark County School District encompasses all of Clark County, which covers 7,910 square miles and includes the metropolitan Las Vegas area, all outlying communities and rural areas. Under state law, each of Nevada’s 17 counties has one school district responsible for K-12 education. SCHOOL AGE ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS Nevada law (NRS 392.040) requires school attendance between ages 7 and 18. Kindergarten is part of the regular school program. A child must be 5 years old on or before September 30 to attend Kindergarten and must be six years old on or before Sept. 30 to enter first grade. State law requires that a child must attend a state-approved kindergarten program or take a developmental assessment test to enter 1st grade. SCHOOLS The district operates 347 schools as of 08/09 • 210 Elementary Schools (90 year-round, 120 nine-month) • 59 Middle Schools • 45 High Schools (includes Virtual HS) • 25 Alternative Schools • 8 Special Schools HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS To graduate from the Clark County School District, students must complete their required course work and pass the Nevada High School Proficiency Exams in reading, writing and math. (A science exam will be added for the class of 2010). STUDENT ENROLLMENT 5th largest school district in the US: • 2008-09 enrollment – 311,240 students • 2007-08 enrollment – 308,783 students • 2006-07 enrollment – 302,763 students • 2005-06 enrollment – 291,510 students • 2004-05 enrollment – 280,834 students Clark County School District 5100 West Sahara Ave. Las Vegas, NV 89146 USA 702-799-5000 www.ccsd.net LAS VEGAS VALLEY RELOCATION GUIDE • BROUGHT TO YOU BY FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE COMPANY School Facts Page -23- P rivate Schools and Higher Education PRIVATE SCHOOLS HIGHER EDUCATION Private schools, known as independent schools, are not administered by local, state or national governments; thus, they retain the right to select their students and are funded in whole or in part by charging their students tuition, rather than relying on public (state) funds. The Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) was formed in 1968 to oversee all state-supported higher education in the U.S. state of Nevada. Two doctoralgranting research universities, one state college, four community colleges and one research institute comprise the system. About 98,000 students attend the degree-granting campuses. Besides the excellent public school system, Las Vegas private schools provides a wealth of knowledge to the expanding youth population. Las Vegas is contained within the tenth largest school district in the United States. Also, Las Vegas has more than 200+ public schools. Learn more about local private schools at: www.insidervlv.com Four-year University of Nevada, Reno is the oldest University in the state. University of Nevada, Las Vegas was the second fouryear university in the state to be founded, initially as Nevada Southern University in 1957. Nevada State College, founded in 2002, is Nevada’s newest four-year public college. Two-year College of Southern Nevada, founded in 1971, is the largest institution of higher education, public or private, in Nevada. It is also the third-largest community college in the United States. Great Basin College, previously known as Northern Nevada Community College, is a community college serving northeastern Nevada. Western Nevada College, previously known as Western Nevada Community College, is a community college serving northwestern Nevada. Graduate-only Desert Research Institute is a research-oriented institution focusing on atmospheric sciences and hydrologic science; offering Master’s degrees or Ph.D.s. Private School Information from www.insidervlv.com. Higher Education from system.nevada.edu/index.htm 5/2009 LAS VEGAS VALLEY RELOCATION GUIDE • BROUGHT TO YOU BY FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE COMPANY Page -24- Private Schools and Higher Education H otels and Gaming ARIA Resort & Casino 3730 Las Vegas Blvd 702-590-7757 Bally’s Las Vegas 3645 Las Vegas Blvd 702-739-4111 Bellagio 3600 Las Vegas Blvd 702-693-7111 Caesars Palace 3570 Las Vegas Blvd 702-731-7110 Casino Royale and Hotel 3411 Las Vegas Blvd 702-737-3500 Circus Circus Hotel 2880 Las Vegas Blvd 702-734-0410 Encore Las Vegas 3131 Las Vegas Blvd 702-770-8000 Excalibur Hotel 3850 Las Vegas Blvd 702-597-7777 Flamingo Las Vegas 3555 Las Vegas Blvd 702-733-3111 Jockey Club, The 3700 Las Vegas Blvd 702-798-3500 Stratosphere Casino Hotel 2000 Las Vegas Blvd 702-380-7777 Tropicana Las Vegas 3801 Las Vegas Blvd 702-739-2222 Luxor Hotel and Casino 3900 Las Vegas Blvd 702-262-4000 Travelodge South Strip 3735 Las Vegas Blvd 702-736-3443 Vdara Hotel & Spa 2600 W Harmon Ave 702-590-2111 M Resort Spa Casino 12300 Las Vegas Blvd. S. Henderson, NV 702-797-1000 Travelsuites Inn 2830 Las Vegas Blvd 702-735-4222 Venetian Resort 3355 Las Vegas Blvd S 702-414-1000 Treasure Island 3300 Las Vegas Blvd 702-894-7111 Wynn Las Vegas 3131 Las Vegas Blvd S 702-770-7000 Mandalay Bay Resort 3950 Las Vegas Blvd 702-632-7777 MGM Grand Hotel 3799 Las Vegas Blvd 702-891-1111 Mirage 3400 Las Vegas Blvd 702-791-7111 Monte Carlo Hotel 3770 Las Vegas Blvd 702-730-7777 New York-New York Hotel 3790 Las Vegas Blvd 702-740-6969 Palazzo Resort 3325 Las Vegas Blvd 702-607-7777 Paris Las Vegas 3655 Las Vegas Blvd Four Seasons Hotel Las Vegas 702-946-7000 3960 Las Vegas Blvd Planet Hollywood 702-632-5000 3667 Las Vegas Blvd 702-785-5555 Golden Nugget 129 Fremont St. Riviera Hotel & Casino 800-634-3454 2901 Las Vegas Blvd 702-734-5110 Harrah’s Las Vegas Hotel 3475 Las Vegas Blvd Sahara Hotel and Casino 702-369-5000 2535 Las Vegas Blvd 702-737-2111 Hilton Grand 3575 Las Vegas Blvd South Point Hotel, Casino & Spa 702-697-2900 9777 Las Vegas Blvd. S. 702-796-7111 Imperial Palace Hotel 3535 Las Vegas Blvd 702-731-3311 LAS VEGAS VALLEY RELOCATION GUIDE • BROUGHT TO YOU BY FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE COMPANY Hotels and Gaming Page -25- S ports LAS VEGAS 51S The Las Vegas 51s, formerly known as the Las Vegas Stars, are a minor league baseball team. They are the Triple-A affiliate of the Toronto Blue Jays. They play at Cashman Field (capacity 9,334) in Las Vegas, Nevada. The team competes in the Pacific Coast League (PCL). LAS VEGAS WRANGLERS The Las Vegas Wranglers are a professional ice hockey team in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Wranglers play in the Pacific Division of the ECHL’s National Conference and are one of the most prolific teams in ECHL history. LAS VEGAS ICE HOCKEY There is a dedicated cadre of fans who come out in face paint and all to see the Wranglers play. The AA hockey team is affiliated with the NHL’s Calgary Flames, and the lively games are played in the Orleans Arena from October through April. LAS VEGAS SHOWGIRLZ The Las Vegas Showgirlz are a team of the Women’s Football Alliance. Based in Las Vegas, Nevada, the Showgirlz play their home games on the campus of Faith Lutheran Jr/Sr High School in nearby Summerlin. Before joining the WFA, the Showgirlz played two seasons in the Women’s Professional Football League and one in the Independent Women’s Football League. UNLV SPORTS The University of Nevada, Las Vegas’ sports teams are called the Rebels. The Rebels participate in NCAA Division I and in the Mountain West Conference and the Mountain Pacific Sports Federation. The school’s colors are scarlet and grey. The Rebels’ main rivals are the Wolf Pack of the University of Nevada, Reno. As the two major colleges in the state of Nevada, the schools celebrate a heated rivalry in several sports. The school has teams competing in football, basketball, baseball, golf, soccer, softball, swimming, diving, tennis and volleyball. LAS VEGAS VALLEY RELOCATION GUIDE • BROUGHT TO YOU BY FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE COMPANY Page -26- Sports S hopping malls MALLS ON THE STRIP THE FORUM SHOPS AT CAESARS 3500 Las Vegas Boulevard South · Las Vegas, 702-644-3065 · www.forumshops.com THE GRAND CANAL SHOPS 3377 Las Vegas Boulevard South. ·Las Vegas 702-414-4500 · www.venetian.com NEIGHBORHOOD MALLS MIRACLE MILE PLANET HOLLYWOOD 3663 Las Vegas Blvd S · Las Vegas 702-866-0703 · www.miraclemileshopslv.com LAS VEGAS PREMIUM OUTLETS 875 S. Grand Central Pkwy. · Las Vegas 702-474-7500 · www.premiumoutlets.com FASHION SHOW MALL 3200 Las Vegas Blvd S ·Las Vegas 702-784-7000 · www.thefashionshow.com MEADOWS MALL 4300 Meadows Lane · Las Vegas 702-878-4849 · www.meadowsmall.com MANDALAY PLACE 3930 Las Vegas Blvd S ·Las Vegas 702-632-933 · www.mandalaybay.com THE BOULEVARD MALL 3528 S. Maryland Pkwy. · Las Vegas 702-732-8949 · www.blvdmall.com VIA BELLAGIO 3600 Las Vegas Blvd. ·Las Vegas 702-697-5400 · www.bellagio.com THE GALLERIA AT SUNSET MALL 1300 W. Sunset Rd. · Henderson 702-434-0202 · www.galleriaatsunset.com LAS VEGAS VALLEY RELOCATION GUIDE • BROUGHT TO YOU BY FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE COMPANY Shopping Malls Page -27- E ntertainment PERFORMING ARTS CENTERS The Las Vegas Philharmonic Ten years ago on July 4th, 1998, the Las Vegas Philharmonic launched its classical music presence—adding a unique cultural dimension to the city. Nevada Ballet Theatre A world-class ballet company and training academy continues to take shape from this effort. Now in its 37th Season, Nevada Ballet Theatre is a leading force in the establishment of the live performing arts in Southern Nevada. With an ambitious schedule of performances, development of local talent and a commitment to outreach and education, today’s Nevada Ballet Theatre commands status on the national scale while touching thousands of lives in the Las Vegas Valley every year. Rainbow Company The Rainbow Company is a nationally acclaimed and award winning youth theatre group. Rainbow Company is part of the Division of Arts & Community Events, City of Las Vegas Department of Leisure Services. At the core of the company is its ensemble, a group of 40 dedicated children, ages 10 to 18 who are selected by open audition. The Rainbow Company is dedicated to creating quality children’s productions for the youth of Nevada and is currently enjoying its 32nd season. Performing Arts Center at UNLV Planning for a Center for the Performing Arts at UNLV began in 1966, ten years before the opening of the Artemus W. Ham Concert Hall. The initial idea for the center came from then University President Donald C. Moyer. Since Las Vegas was an entertainment capital, Moyer thought it only natural for Las Vegas’s University to be nationally prominent in its musical and theatrical offerings; a Center for the Performing Arts would help the University attain this status. LAS VEGAS VALLEY RELOCATION GUIDE • BROUGHT TO YOU BY FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE COMPANY Page -28- Entertainment ARTS ORGANIZATIONS MOVIE THEATERS Bridge Gallery A variety of two-dimensional artwork is displayed on the second floor of City Hall and along the breezeway connecting City Hall. Century 16 South Point 9777 S Las Vegas Blvd Fern Adair Conservatory of the Arts Fern and her husband, Ray Criddle, opened a studio in Las Vegas in 1974, which has become the largest school of the arts in the state. She has taught at national and regional conventions and seminars. As a dancer and singer, Fern toured with her own single act in the West as well as in Asia, Pacific Islands, and Alaska. Reed Whipple Cultural Center Includes theaters, meeting rooms, visual arts gallery, touring artists and cultural arts classes, pottery studio. Discover your creative self. The Charleston Heights Arts Center The Charleston Heights Arts Center presents a wide diversity of programs and classes. Programs of interest include: Guest Artist Series, Children Summer Concert Series, Choreographers’ Showcase, Big Band Dances, Film Series, and the Rainbow Company performances. Classes of interest include: Home School, Dance, Visual Arts, Drama and Music. Century Rancho Sante Fe 5101 North Rainbow Drive Regal Green Valley Ranch 10 2300 Paseo Verde, Henderson Luxor Theatre 3900 Las Vegas Blvd Rainbow Promenade 2321 North Rainbow Boulevard Red Rock 11 Theaters 5201 W. Charleston Boulevard Town Square 18 6605 Las Vegas Blvd Tropicana Cinema Inc 3330 East Tropicana Avenue West Wind Las Vegas 4150 West Carey Avenue LAS VEGAS VALLEY RELOCATION GUIDE • BROUGHT TO YOU BY FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE COMPANY Entertainment Page -29- E ntertainment YEARLY EVENTS January Martin Luther King, Jr. Parade This annual parade down Fourth Street, from Coolidge Avenue to Ogden Avenue, honors Martin Luther King, Jr. with floats, marching bands and an awards ceremony to recognize those who have contributed to the Dream. High Roller Super Bowl A Super Bowl weekend celebration at the Showboat Casino Hotel famous for its lavish free buffets and prizes. Several wide screen TVs to accommodate the crowd. February Chinese New Year Sponsored by the Las Vegas Asian-Pacific Cultural Center, this annual event is celebrated with a number of different events held all over Las Vegas. Black History Month A number of events in February celebrate the African-American influence on the culture and entertainment of Las Vegas, notably the kickoff breakfast at Fitzgerald’s Hotel and Casino, the largest black-owned hotel and casino in the United States, and the family cultural event held towards the end of February at Neonopolis. World Archery Festival The National Field Archery Association sponsors the first of a series of tournaments that concludes later in Atlantic City, with an accompanying trade show featuring archery equipment, accessories and clothing, hosted at the Riviera Hotel and Casino which offers a substantially reduced rate for tournament attendees. March Fremont Street Mardi Gras Cajun bands and New Orleans-style partying highlight this annual event at the covered Fremont Street arcade, around the third week of April. City of Light Jazz Festival Jazz musicians from all over the country congregate at Hills Park in Summerlin, during the last week of April. May Cinco de Mayo Freedom Park is the center of festivities in this annual celebration sponsored by the Mexican Patriotic Committee, which includes clowns, parades, food booths and celebrations in local bars and parks throughout Las Vegas, held on the weekend, culminating on the Sunday, closest to May 5. University of Southern Nevada Golf Tournament The SouthShore Golf Club at Lake Las Vegas Resort hosts this annual golf tournament, with proceeds to benefit USN student services, pharmacy, nursing and MBA scholarships. Summer Jam Radio station KLUC 98.5 hosts the latest in live music at the Sam Boyd Stadium, around the middle of May. Stars, Cars & Guitars Motorhead Festival For the entire family, the Cars Stars & Guitars Motorhead Festival rocks with tons of awesome street rods, bikes, classics, trucks, exotics, and collector vehicles. St. Patrick’s Day Parade The Mayor presides over a series of parades and general partying in the downtown area, with plenty of green beer, sponsored by the Sons of Erin for the benefit of charity. Jazz in the Park From mid-May to mid-June, Clark County Parks and Community Services and radio stations KUNV and KNPR host a series of evening outdoor concerts at the Clark County Government Center amphitheater. The Great Crafts Festival Local craftsmen gather at the Cashman Center for their annual exposition, during the third week in March. June Monster Jam World Finals During the third week of March, monster trucks gather each year at the Sam Boyd Stadium. April World Series of Poker Compete in a million dollar poker competition at Benny Binion’s Horseshoe in downtown Las Vegas, which lasts an entire month and draws top name gamblers from around the country. Groovefest American Music Festival Towards the end of June, the Main Street Park in Cedar City, UT, less than a three hour drive northeast of Las Vegas, hosts an outdoor music festival for thousands of visitors featuring live musicians, food and craft booths, with an after-hours portion extending into the local taverns. Super Summer Theatre at Spring Mountain Ranch State Park Within Red Rock Canyon. www.supersummertheatre.com. Enjoy a cool evening under the stars watching a live theatrical production. Bring your blanket, picnic dinner and drinks to enjoy with family and friends. Snacks and drinks are also sold there. Clark County Fair and Rodeo Las Vegas celebrates its annual regional fair of livestock, local music, amusement rides and country cooking in mid-April in the town of Logandale. LAS VEGAS VALLEY RELOCATION GUIDE • BROUGHT TO YOU BY FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE COMPANY Page -30- Entertainment July October Fourth of July Fireworks Las Vegas is the place to be on the Fourth, where you can enjoy the most spectacular fireworks at a number of venues, including Cashman Field, the Las Vegas Motor Speedway, the Sante Fe Station Pavilion, Desert Breeze Park, Hills Park in Summerlin, Bicentennial Park in Boulder City, Morrell Park, the Stratosphere Lounge and the Primm Valley Casino. U.S. Open of Supercross In mid-October, top supercross riders compete in pro-racing in and around the hotels of the Las Vegas strip. Boulder City Damboree Celebration Take a short drive southeast of Henderson to Boulder City for the “Proud to Be an American” Damboree Celebration, an all day festival that features a parade, a flyover by Nellis Air Force Base, midway booths and refreshments at Broadbent Memorial Park, a flag raising, and live entertainment, concluding with fireworks, dancing and a DJ. Super Summer Theatre at Spring Mountain Ranch State Park (See June) Professional Bull Riders Championships Winning riders and the most challenging bulls meet for a four-day competition at the Thomas and Mack Center. Art in the Park Artists, jewelers, portrait painters and other craftsmen gather at parks in Boulder City for a arts celebration. Benefits Boulder City Hosp. Mr. Olympia and Fitness Olympia Competitions Mandalay Bay Events Center, in conjunction with these two world bodybuilding competitions, in the middle of October. November August Newport Pacific Jazz Festival At the DragonRidge Country Club in Henderson, Newport Pacific Jazz Festival proceeds go to the Sharon Osbourne Colon Cancer Program at Cedars-Sinai Hospital and the Las Vegas Philharmonic Orchestra. Supporting Sharon Osbourne and friends are such performers as Joani Sledge of Sister Sledge, Susan Anton, Rick Latham and the Groove Doctors and many others. Super Summer Theatre at Spring Mountain Ranch State Park (See June) September Mexican Independence Day A number of venues in Las Vegas host live music, food and craft booths, most notably a fair and picnic at Freedom Park sponsored by the Mexican Patriotic Committee as a fund-raiser for student scholarships. America the Beautiful Music Festival Early in November on Veterans’ Day Weekend, the Clark County Amphitheater. Benefits Veterans Helping Veterans, featuring live bands, crafts, food vendors, games, face painting & glass blowing. Las Vegas Odyssey A four-day celebration of food, wine and art, held in a variety of venues, benefiting Le Cordon Bleu Culinary College Scholarships and the Nat. Center for Missing and Exploited Children. Strut Your Mutt Dogs run free at Dog Fancier’s Park in mid-November, where they can enter contests and you can listen to a variety of instructional programs and obtain adoption assistance. December San Gennaro Feast Staged in honor of San Gennaro, this Las Vegas festival features ethnic food vendors, live entertainment, a carnival midway and family fun. Las Vegas Marathon Thousands gather in front of Mandalay Bay for a 26 mile marathon run along the Strip, through Las Vegas and Clark County, then back to the Mandalay Bay in this all-day charity event. Parties and banquets for non-participants before, during and after the event. Blue Sky International Film Festival Independent film directors screen their latest documentaries and short features in late September at Nevada’s largest film festival, at Regal’s Village Square Cinemas. National Finals Rodeo Rodeo competitors from all over the world gather at the Thomas and Mack Center for a week of steer wrestling, bronco bucking and calf roping, towards the middle of December. Greek Food Festival Towards the end of September, Greek cuisine and culture is celebrated on the grounds of St. John the Baptist Orthodox Church with folk dancing, live music and a bazaar. Ethel M Chocolate Light the Night Spectacular The Mars chocolatier family hangs thousands of lights on their desert plant garden and hosts special tours of their facility, beginning in late November and extending through early January. Super Summer Theatre at Spring Mountain Ranch State Park (See June) New Year’s Eve Downtown Enjoy popular live bands and a synchronized fireworks display at the Freemont Street Arcade. LAS VEGAS VALLEY RELOCATION GUIDE • BROUGHT TO YOU BY FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE COMPANY Entertainment Page -31- Th is book h a s bee n prov ided fo r your conve nie nce and info rmat io n by FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE COMPANY • Las Vegas, Nevada 500 N. Rainbow Blvd., Ste. 100 Las Vegas, NV 89107 Phone 702-877-3003 The information in this book is provided for reference purposes only. While efforts have been made to provide the most current and accurate data, Fidelity National Title Company is not responsible for any errors or omissions.