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Las Vegas Ski & Snowboard Resort Hosts Snow Day Program
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as Vegas Ski & Snowboard Resort
(LVSSR) offers the Snow Day program
for its second year, aimed at getting local
youth excited about outdoor winter recreation. The weekday field trip-style program is designed for public, private and
home school groups and includes ski or
snowboard lessons as well as education
about winter first aid and the ecology of
the Spring Mountain National Recreation
Area. Last year, more than 400 students
from local schools participated.
The program kicks off in January 2013
and runs through the end of March. The
cost is $30 per student with a complimentary chaperone ticket included for every 12
students; groups are limited to 200 students
and LVSSR requires schools to provide one
chaperone for every 20 students. Scholarships are also available for children whose
families cannot afford the registration fee;
applications are available at www.skilasvegas.com. Complimentary transportation
will be available for schools that book the
recommended 30 or more days in advance.
Snow Day includes:
• A two-hour ski or snowboard lesson
taught by a PSIA/AASI instructor, lift
ticket, equipment rental and helmet.
• Ski and snowboarder safety, cold
weather safety and winter first aid
course taught by a member of the
National Ski Patrol.
• Introduction to the winter ecology of
the SMNRA taught by a U.S. Forest
Service-trained interpreter.
• Lunch and a cup of hot cocoa at The
Bighorn Grill.
education content standards. Groups interested in participating can fill out a form
online at www.skilasvegas.com or email
[email protected].
“Las Vegas youth typically don’t have
the opportunity to experience a traditional
snow day, so we have created one for them,”
said Kevin Stickelman, LVSSR’s president
and general manager who designed the
program. “The goal is to get our local youth
exposed to winter recreation, educate them
about it and hopefully inspire them to lead
healthy, active lifestyles.”
The snow sports portion of the program
specifically addresses The Nevada Department of Education’s health and physical
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About LVSSR
Las Vegas Ski & Snowboard Resort
(LVSSR) is located approximately one
hour from downtown Las Vegas in the
Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest.
Established in 1963, LVSSR offers guests
access to 30 groomed trails and 250 acres
of lift-served and sidecountry terrain
via three chairlifts and one surface lift.
The area features a ski and snowboard
school, terrain parks, more than 240
inches of average snowfall per year.
Visitors may access LVSSR from the city
via the Ski Bus. For more information,
please visit www.skilasvegas.com.
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January 2013
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10
Healthy Tips
for Families
By Randall Miller, MD
ead by example. As a parent, you
are your kids’ nutrition role model.
They’ll develop their own taste buds, but
they’ll mimic your attitude towards eating
and exercise. Try to remain neutral: be
careful not to place too much emphasis
on unhealthy treats as a reward or be too
candid about a “diet”.
1. Food should be fun.
Mealtime can be quality time spent with
family or friends. Get your kids involved
in the cooking or food shopping process. Most kids will eat any meal that
they helped prepare
2. Always eat breakfast.
Studies show that children who eat
breakfast perform better in school and
have less behavioral problems. Breakfast also plays an important role in
maintaining a healthy body weight. Try
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Kid’s Health
and W ellness
whole-grain, low sugar cereal with skim
milk or eggs, whole wheat toast, and
turkey bacon or sausage.
3. Incorporate variety into your
family’s daily diet.
Different colored fruits and vegetables
have different vitamins and benefits. For
a balanced diet, a variety of food should
be consumed. Sticking to the same
foods each day could cause boredom,
and create habits or food rituals in kids.
Try serving a different fruit or vegetable
each day for a morning snack.
4. If needed, hide the veggies.
Yes, you want your children to enjoy
vegetables and not put up a fight when
they are on their plate. But, that may
take time. Hide vegetables in items like
tomato sauce, casseroles, and soups. You
can finely grate carrots or zucchini and
add them to pancake batter or muffins.
5. Plan ahead and shop smart.
Some families end up throwing away
up to 30% of the food they purchase.
Produce goes bad, leftovers are not
eaten, or something is left open and
becomes stale. Save money by planning
meals and snacks on a weekly basis.
Clip coupons and buy what’s on sale.
Cook protein and whole grains in bulk
and add different vegetables, spices, and
sauces to mix it up for different meals.
6. Pack healthy snacks.
Don’t let your family get so hungry you
must stop at a fast food drive-through
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Winner oF the 2012 horticulture MagaZine
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Your junior gardeners should be jumping in their galoshes over this.
nevada state MuseuM Winner Best oF
Winner Best oF las vegas: las vegas:
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non-hotel
A spacious new location
to show the kids that everything architecture
didn’t start the day they were born.
Tell your little ones to
bring their T-squares
along for some inspiration.
voted las vegas’ Best neW
attractions 2011 cnn travel
Your family’s local spot gets some national cred. Very cool.
More activities, events and exhibits are listed now at springspreserve.org.
Maybe they’ll help us make next year’s lists?
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Get Ready for the Second Semester
By Dr. Ray Huntington
emember that “go get ‘em” attitude
you and your child had at the beginning of the school year? That certainty that
setting aside “homework time,” limiting TV
and recreational Web surfing and staying in
close contact with teachers would lead to
top grades all year long? Unfortunately the
mid-point of the school year can be a “make
or break” time for addressing any problems
that have held your son or daughter back.
Taking a close look at the following indicators will help you determine if your child’s
habits and overall approach to school are
making the grade:
Indicator #1: Grades and conferences
Take a look at your child’s overall grades
during the first half of the year. If you
believe your child could have done better,
talk directly with teachers to determine any
issues that are impacting his or her progress. It’s also important to tell the teacher
about any issues that may affect your child’s
academic success. Family tension, financial
concerns, health issues or marital problems
directly impact a child’s ability to concentrate in school. Creating a partnership
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between school and home is a responsibility that both parents and teachers share.
Indicator #2: Standardized test results
In recent years, parents and students
have paid the most attention to standardized tests during the spring – when many
states and districts administer exams that
now determine a student’s ability to graduate or move on to the next grade. But you
can get a good idea of which skills should
be strengthened in advance by taking a
second look at the results of other standardized exams that may have been given
during the fall. Pay attention to these areas
as he or she prepares for the tests that will
be given in just a few months.
Indicator #3: Homework
While some students tend to complete
homework successfully all year, many may
have fallen out of the “homework habit” as
the December holidays approached. After a
long break, January is a good time to ramp
up for the coming months by re-establishing routines, such as setting time aside for
homework each afternoon or evening and
maintaining a specific area of your house or
apartment specifically for homework.
Indicator #4: The Work/Life Balance
While sports, clubs and other schoolrelated leisure activities can make the
educational experience much more wellrounded and rewarding, they should never
become more important than academic
progress. It’s important to find the right
balance between leisure and learning. Take
a look at your child’s academic success
during the first half of the year and weigh it
against all of the extracurricular activities.
Were there enough hours in a typical day
last semester to keep up with schoolwork
while enjoying every activity?
Dr. Raymond J. Huntington is co-founder
of Huntington Learning Center, which
has helped
children achieve
success in school
for 26 years.
For information
about how
Huntington can
help your child, call
1 800 CAN LEARN.
Vegas PBS Announces Annual PSB Kids Go! Writers Contest
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into the national contest where a panel
of judges will rank the top 12 entries.
National winners will be announced
during the summer of 2013 and the winning stories will be featured on pbskids.
org/writerscontest.
The national winners will receive
prizes, including tablets, e-readers and
MP3 players. Additionally, Highlights for
Children has joined the Contest as a new
promotional partner and all participants
will have the option to receive a print or
digital version of Highlights magazine.
“Vegas PBS is committed to providing
fun opportunities for Las Vegas
area kids to express their creativity,”
said Jessica Carroll, Ready To Learn
Coordinator for Vegas PBS. “The PBS
KIDS GO! Writers Contest helps local
children build valuable literacy skills for
success in school and life.”
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students can submit their entries to
the PBS KIDS GO! Writers Contest. In
the spring of 2013, Vegas PBS will select
local winners and award prizes including
free enrollment into the 2013 Southern
Nevada Writing Project Summer Camp,
story and/or art publication in Vegas PBS
Source magazine and the Vegas PBS website, a trophy and bag filled with literacyrelated prizes.
The local winners will be entered
Inspiring children
to achieve
since
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academics for preschool to eighth grade students.
Our students learn to think for themselves and to
value independence.
The results are unmatched at any price!
Come see for yourself.
Visit ChallengerSchool.com for open house
locations and times.
Open Enrollment begins January 22.
B e cau s e Yo u K n ow t he Va lue of E du c a t io n
An independent private school offering preschool through eighth grade
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Specializing In Individual Growth
Piano • Math
Reading &
. Writing
Test Preparation
Hebrew & Jewish Studies
Online Tutoring
1-855-Tutor55
[email protected] • www.1stclasstutoring.com
School lunch
was never like this!
Serving Grades Pre-school – 5th
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ALL NATURAL. ALL GOOD.
Fresh, healthy lunches delivered directly to Las Vegas schools.
Visit www.wholesometummies/lasvegas or call 702-605-5773
ASK YOUR SCHOOL ADMINISTRATOR TO SET UP A FREE TASTING TODAY!
Merryhill Schools
®
Preschools, Elementary & Middle Schools
Challenging
academics
Personalized
learning
Merryhill Schools offer outstanding private education, from
preschool through eighth grade, with a curriculum that prepares
students for success. Our preschools offer the perfect balance of
learning and play. Our elementary and middle schools continue
to foster a love of learning by providing challenging academics
along with specialty classes.
OPEN HOUSES
Elementary & Middle Schools:
Thursday, January 24, 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Preschools:
Warm &
nurturing
community
Saturday, January 26, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
To RSVP or schedule a private tour call 1-877-782-7420
www.MerryhillSchool.com
FIVE LOCATIONS IN LAS VEGAS AND HENDERSON
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• Developmental Programs 3 months to 2 years
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• Before & After School Programs K-5th grade
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Southwest • 10760 S. Buffalo • Las Vegas, NV 89179 • (702) 733-1103
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10 Healthy Tips for Families
…continued from page 6
or convenience store. Have a small
snack on hand every few hours between
meals and stay hydrated with water or
sugar-free beverages. Invest in portable
containers and coolers so you can travel
with healthy snacks. Try homemade
trail mix with dried fruit and nuts, fruits
or vegetables, homemade smoothies, or
whole grain crackers with low fat cheese.
7. Stay hydrated.
Often, we mistake hunger for thirst.
Drink plenty of water throughout the
day. The old standby is to drink 8 glasses
per day, and that remains to be a good
recommendation. Drink more if exercising. Listen to your body and drink
enough water so you never feel thirsty.
8. Be active every day.
Exercise is a key component for overall
wellness and maintaining a healthy body
weight. Take your family pet for a walk
after dinner, encourage participation
in sports, or play an active video game.
Again, set the example- exercise is fun!
9. Rest and recover.
Getting a good night’s sleep is an
essential factor in living a healthy and
balanced lifestyle. Sleep allows growing
muscles to recover, strengthens immune
system and prepares the mind and body
for the following day. Try to turn off
electronics and have a regular bed time.
These ten tips should help keep your family
healthy this year! Also important are keeping up with yearly doctor, dentist, and
other medical appointments for you and
your children. Get treatment for any ailments as soon as possible, and this includes
your weight.
Randall Miller, MD, is the Medical
Director at Medi-Weightloss Clinics® in
Henderson NV. Being overweight can
lead to or worsen many health problems
such as sleep apnea, depression,
diabetes, hypertension, and more. My
staff and I can help you achieve a healthy
body weight and learn sound strategies
to remain there for life.
Yes, Parents are Role Models
By Icia Reid-Sandulak
our children model your behaviors in many ways.
Whatever you do, your children are watching. You know
the old saying “do as I say, but not as I do”. As parents you
know that this is not a realistic goal for your children. Your
children are more likely to do as you do, since you are the
first and most important teacher in their life. You want your
children to model your good behaviors, and only the good
ones, right? Your children look up to you as their parent, their
guide, their hero, and their mentor. If you around fighting
with your neighbors , friends, and family, or ignoring rules,
or even giving your middle finger to those who offend you,
that is behavior your children will see as appropriate when
they are interacting with their peers. Your children are watching when you think they are not!
On the bright side, you can take comfort in knowing that
you are teaching positive behaviors. Don’t forget that you
serve as role models not only through direct interaction with
your children, but also though example shown with your attitude and behavior when you interact with others.
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Icia Reid-Sandulak , has been working with children for the
last 20 years. She has a background in Social Work and is
the mother of four children, one son and three daughters.
Presently, she is the director of Apple Grove Foster Care
Agency and invites anyone who aspires to be a foster
parent to contact the office for information.
Southern Highlands
Preparatory School
®
Preschool, Elementary & Middle School
Challenging
academics
Personalized
learning
Warm & nurturing
community
Southern Highlands Preparatory School offers outstanding
private education, from preschool through eighth grade,
with a curriculum that prepares students for success. Our
preschool offers the perfect balance of learning and play.
Our elementary and middle school continues to foster a
love of learning by providing challenging academics along
with specialty classes.
OPEN HOUSE
Thursday, January 24, 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Preschool: 877-782-7420
Elementary and Middle School: 702-617-6030
www.SouthernHighlandsPrep.com
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702-486-2025
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The Mirage
and Wrangler®
Partner to
Donate $10,000
To Susan G.
Komen For
The Cure
T
he Mirage Hotel & Casino
recently showed off its ‘tough
side’ as the Las Vegas resort turned
pink and hosted Wrangler® Western Wear’s official “Tough Enough to
Wear Pink™” (TETWP) After-Party
Monday, Dec. 10. The party was held
in conjunction with the fifth performance of the 2012 Wrangler National
Finals Rodeo (Wrangler NFR) event
where rodeo attendees and contestants
were encouraged to wear pink, showing support for the initiative.
As part of the partnership, Wrangler
donated $10,000 to Susan G. Komen
for the Cure – Southern Nevada Affiliate, a charity specifically selected by
The Mirage. Executives from both The
Mirage and Wrangler were on hand
during the check presentation.
“We are honored to partner with
Wrangler to host their Official Tough
Enough to Wear Pink After-Party,”
said Traci Preus, vice president of Marketing and Advertising at The Mirage.
“The money raised for Susan G.
Komen will stay in southern Nevada
and help those affected by cancer. We
are committed to our support of this
wonderful cause and look forward to
hosting this event for many years to
come.”
There’s no limit
to what your
child can do.
At Bright Horizons, we provide an
exceptional place for children to thrive.
Our individualized, flexible curriculum and
experienced teachers inspire children at
every age and stage. Educators and families
work together to ensure your child’s
academic success.
Children 6 weeks to 2nd Grade • Dynamic,
Individualized Curriculum • Spanish & Fine
Arts Programs • Professional Staff
For more information
McCarran Bright Horizons
1788 Landing Strip Avenue, Las Vegas, NV 89119
702-261-5437
www.brighthorizons.com/mccarran
$50 a month for 2 classes a week
enrolling now • call for information
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Jazz • hip hop • ballet • tap
Contemporary • modern
Dance conditioning
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No registration fee
dance competitions now forming
1631 E. Sunset Rd., #101-102, Las Vegas
702-914-9843
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Contact competition
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Amateur Boxing Team
circuit training
Superhero boxing camp Forming now!!!
Cardio Kick Boxing
Long Life Fit
1631 east sunset rd
Las Vegas NV 89119
702-914-9843
www.longlifefitanddance.com
Summer Camp
LAS VEGAS Directory
OVERNIGHT CAMPS
Camp Foxtail
t h e y ’ r e
c o m i n g
2 - 9 - 1 3
Located in Lee Canyon, just 45 minutes
from Las Vegas, Camp Foxtail is THE
place for cool summer fun. Camp Foxtail
offers a mix of traditional camping with
themed sessions for girls to explore
special interests. Sessions include: Think
Like a Chef, Scrumptious Science, Jewelry
Creator, I Spy, Just Camp: S’more & More,
and many more! Every camp session offers
the fun, friendship, and traditions of camp
- campfires, s’mores, sing-a-longs… I can’t
wait!
When: 3 to 6 day sessions available June
16 – August 16
Where: Camp Foxtail, Lee Canyon
Cost: From $185 - $375
Ages: 8 – 17
33702-385-3677
,, campfoxtail.org or girlscoutsnv.org
Camp Camelot
Nevada’s premiere equestrian riding
camp, owned and operated by worldchampion horse trainer Tara Clark. This
annual summer camp program is held
in cool Pioche, NV, at the world famous
Amazon Ranch. Camp Camelot is a unique
resident camp experience for young riders
ages 8-16 which focuses on horsemanship
throughout history. Transportation to and
from the ranch is included from the Las
Vegas area including McCarran Airport.
Campers ride 2-4 hours a day on our
professionally trained horses under strict
supervision.
Other activities include hiking, fishing,
outdoor camping in native American
tipis (teepees) and period style tents,
swimming in fresh water springs, enjoying
dutch-oven meals, museum trips, history
lessons, horse shows, visiting ancient
petroglyphs, horse-painting and more!
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Swim in a natural warm spring pond
Explore Indian Petroglyphs
Cave spulunking
Dutch Oven cooking
Hiking & Fishing
Visit our website at CampCamelot.us
775-962-5676
Summer Camp
Directory
Where: Pioche, NV, at the world famous
Amazon Ranch.
When: June 17-22 (English Camp), June
24-29 (Western Camp)
Cost: January Early Bird Discounts; 1 Week
Camp @ $835, $385 deposit by January 31.
2 Week Camp @ $1620, $620 deposit by
January 31.
Ages: 8 to 16
33(775) 962-5676
,, CampCamelot.us
DAY CAMPS
Sky Camp 2012
SkyCamp is the perfect way to combine
FUN and fitness. It’s five, half days of
instructor-led activities, age-appropriate
SkyRobics, open jumping and 3-D
Dodgeball - all incorporating the FUN
and excitement of Sky Zone. Participation
will be limited and sessions will be led/
monitored by experienced SkyCamp
instructors/monitors.
Where: Sky Zone Indoor Trampoline Park
4915 Steptoe Street, Suite 400, Las Vegas,
NV 89122
When: July 8-12 and August 5-9,
8am-12pm.
33702-439-7446
,, www.skyzonesports.com
Summer Arts Day Camp
Fun and action packed days filled with
music, dance, gymnastics, martial arts,
musical theatre, ethnic dancing, arts and
crafts and so much more. Join in the
festivities with crazy hair day, pajama day
and lots of other camp fun. Each session
will end with a talent show open to family
and friends.
When: Session 1 (3 weeks) – June 10th
thru June 28th Session 2 (3 weeks) - July
1st thru July 19th Session 3 (3 weeks)
August 5th thru 23rd
Where: Fern Adair Conservatory of the
Arts
3265 E. Patrick Lane, Las Vegas, NV 89120
Ages: Camp is for boys and girls from 1st
grade to 6th grade.
33702-458-7575
,, www.fernadair.com
Karate Summer Camp
Sign up now for an amazing week of fun
space is limited. This camp will have cardio,
teamwork drills, learn the basics of martial
arts, work on focus and coordination while
having fun. All techniques will be based on
the 5 Animals of Shaolin Kempo. There will
be arts and crafts, games and movies. Plus
much more!.
When: Monday, August 5th thru Friday,
August 16thh.
Where: Fern Adair Conservatory of the
Arts, 3265 E. Patrick Lane
Las Vegas, NV 89120
Cost: $250 for the session
Ages: 5 to 12.
33702-458-7575
Summer Camp
Directory
iD Tech Camp
Ignite your internalDrive and do
something BIG this summer! iD Tech
Camps is a family company – and our
company is a unique place. Some call it
magical. We’re the World’s #1 Tech Camp –
consistently ranked a Top Workplace. One
of our big secrets? Ridiculously small ratios.
Small ratios mean personalized instruction
– just 8 students per instructor or fewer,
guaranteed! Our adult-only staff are techsavvy undergraduates, graduate students
and professionals, passionate about
teaching game design, film, computer
science and more.
This is our 2nd season hosting Las Vegas
summer camps at UNLV. We strike the
right balance between off-computer
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Parenting New Year’s Resolutions! Children Emulate Behavior
By Cassie Rice
etting New Year’s resolutions for yourself is a great idea. But make sure you
include resolutions on parenting your
child, because you are the biggest influence
on your child and their future. Your child
will emulate your behavior, so watch out
for the following traits in yourself:
Honesty: Make sure you are as honest as
you want your child to be. Don’t lie to your
children or in front of them. Don’t excuse
acts of dishonesty or deception by stating
that this is an exception. Don’t be a hypocrite. Avoid putting down negative behaviors that you yourself do, such as speeding,
drinking or smoking. Demonstrate your
moral convictions by paying whatever
price is necessary to do what is right, such
as inconvenience, loss of money, approval
and even employment.
Respect: Listen and respect your children’s views. Demonstrate self-restraint
and maintain your own self-discipline with
respect to violence, yelling or other displays
of temper. Use only the language you want
your children to use. Avoid petty behavior and power plays especially where your
S
children are concerned. Mutual respect
is an essential quality in any parent/child
relationship. This respect must be nurtured continuously to build and maintain a
happy, healthy relationship.
Responsibility: Admit when you are
wrong and take whatever consequences
are coming to you when you are wrong,
and expect the same from your children.
Don’t shift blame and excuse your own
shortcomings or mistakes and expect the
same from your children. Assign reasonable age-appropriate responsibilities to
your kids and assign consequences if they
fail to perform their duties. Make sure that
your children keep their commitments
at home, at school and in extracurricular
activities. This means if you say you will do
something you follow through, just as you
expect your child to do.
Fairness: General rules of fairness are
necessary to keep peace in any household.
Make sure you don’t resort to arbitrary
power to get your way. Treat your children
equally and fairly and be open to reasonable discussion and criticism.
Caring: Children are stakeholders in
everything you do, so demonstrate compassion and respect for others, especially
for your children. Never discount, belittle
or trivialize your children’s feelings or fears.
Be visibly charitable and involve your children in charities to support. Getting your
kids to give back to their community or
to those less fortunate than themselves is
something that will enrich their lives for
years, start early and stay consistent.
The way you live will be remembered
and copied by your children, so strive to be
proud of your actions each and every day. If
you do make a mistake use it as an opportunity to take responsibility, forgive yourself,
acknowledge it as a mistake and use it as
a teachable moment. Kids and adults alike
should persevere through setbacks and
strengthen the above principles to improve
the relationships with those we love!
Cassie Rice is the owner of Gymcats in
Henderson and a regular contributor to
Parents Guide of Las Vegas. She was an
All-American gymnast at the University
of Oklahoma and has been to the
Summer Olympics twice as a coach.
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Understanding Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)
By Nancy Gill
What is RSV?
Respiratory syncytial virus, commonly
known as RSV, is a virus that infects the
lungs and breathing passages. RSV can be
severe for infants under 6 months of age.
It’s the most common cause of pneumonia
in children under the age of 1 year in the US
(Centers for Disease Control and Prevention [CDC], 2010). Almost everyone gets
RSV by the age of 2.
Who is at risk?
Children who are at high risk for a severe
case of RSV are premature infants (those
born early at less than 36 weeks), those
under 2 years of age with a congenital heart
condition or chronic lung disease, and
anyone with a weakened immune system.
Infants who are exposed to tobacco smoke
and those whose mother smoked during
pregnancy are also at risk.
How is RSV spread?
RSV is very contagious, spreading whenever someone infected with RSV coughs or
sneezes and the infected droplets come in
contact with your mouth, nose or eyes.
What are the symptoms of RSV?
The symptoms of RSV are similar to the
common cold. Those with RSV may have
a cough, runny nose, sneezing, fever and
poor appetite. Infants may become irritable, have decreased activity and breathing
difficulties (CDC, 2010).
How can you treat RSV?
Because RSV is a virus and not a bacterial infection, antibiotics won’t work. Make
certain that your child receives plenty of
fluids. You can use a cool mist vaporizer to
keep the air moist. Try to have your child
blow their nose frequently to remove the
mucus. For infants, use a bulb syringe.
When should you call your doctor?
You should call your doctor immediately
if your child develops any of the following
symptoms (March of Dimes, 2010):
• Difficulty breathing;
• Wheezing (makes a ‘whistling’
sound when breathing);
• Worsening cough;
• Thick yellow or green nasal drainage;
• Difficulty swallowing or sucking;
• Fever; or
• Looks blue around mouth or fingertips.
How can you prevent your child from
getting RSV?
There is no vaccine to prevent RSV. But
you can help to prevent the spread of RSV.
The RSV virus can live on surfaces for several hours (National Institute of Allergy
and Infectious Diseases [NIAID], 2008).
Clean surfaces that may be contaminated
with the RSV virus with soap and water or
disinfectant. There are many surfaces that
we may not think about such as doorknobs,
toys, phones, tables, pens and pencils:
But what else can you do to protect
your child?
• Keep your child away from people who
have cold symptoms.
• Stay away from crowded areas, such as
in shopping malls, grocery stores, etc.
• Always wash your hands with soap and
water before touching your child.
Written by Nancy Gill, RN, BSN, CPHQ,
Director of Clinic Operations, Good
Night Pediatrics. Reviewed by Dr Michael
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Calendar
Of Family Events
Arts/Crafts
Crafts for Kids:
Lakeshore Learning
Make a different, fun craft
each week: Jan. 5—Picture
This! Photo Frame, Jan. 12—All
About Me Flip Book, Jan. 19—
How Cold Is It? Thermometer,
Jan. 26—Magnetic Snowman
Notepad
When: Saturdays, 11am-3pm
Where: Lakeshore Learning
Store, 1243 W. Warm Springs
Rd., Las Vegas, NV 89104
Ages: 3 and up
Cost: Free
33702-396-2890
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Snowglobe
Use glitter and fun winter
shapes to make your own
snowglobe.
When: Saturdays & Sundays in
December, 10am-3:30pm
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Where: Springs Preserve,
Origen Museum, 333 S. Valley
View Dr.
Ages: 3 and up
Cost: $2 members, $3 with
general admission
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Annual Winter Craft Buffet
Drop-in any time from 4-6pm
for our Annual Winter Craft
Buffet. Reminisce or create
a new project! We’ve saved
the best of our collection of
crafts from Story Time’s past.
There’s just a few of each craft,
so come early for the best
selection!
When: Wednesday, Jan. 2,
4-6pm
Where: Green Valley Library,
2797 N. Green Valley Pkwy,
Henderson, NV
Ages: All
Cost: Free
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Home Depot Kids’
Workshop—
Diamond Birdhouse
Kids can build a birdhouse
while learning tool safety. They
will have fun, make friends and
gain a sense of achievement
and work ethic. In addition
to the newly constructed
birdhouse, each child receives
a kid-sized orange apron,
similar to The Home Depot
associates’ aprons, and an
achievement pin.
When: Saturday, Jan. 5,
9am-noon
Where: Home Depot stores
Ages: 5-12
Cost: Free
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kidsworkshops
Drawing Club
If you love to draw, this is the
club for you! We provide the
materials and you provide
the skills. Your drawing will be
hung on our Drawing Club
Board for everyone to admire.
When: Sunday, Jan. 6, noon1pm
Where: Spring Valley Library,
4280 South Jones Blvd., Las
Vegas, NV 89103
Ages: 5-11
Cost: Free
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33702-507-3820
Cost: Free; register online at
,, Lowesbuildandgrow.com
Wilton Kids’ Cake
Decorating 201: Puppy Love
Your child will learn to cut
fondant designs and decorate
with a fondant border to make
an adorable puppy cake.
When: Sunday, Jan. 13, 3:305:30pm
Where: Joann’s, 2160 N.
Rainbow Blvd., Las Vegas, NV
89108
Ages: 8 and up
Cost: $35
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33702-646-2334
Kids’ Sewing 102: I
Heart You Pillow
Your child will learn to sew by
hand and how to embellish
with embroidery floss and felt.
When: Monday, Jan. 14, 4-7pm
Where: Joann’s, 651 Marks St.,
Henderson, NV 89014
Ages: 5 and up
Cost: $35
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33702-435-6358
Bird Craft Fun
Let’s get crafty together and
create a fun bird craft using
many recycled materials.
Parents can help.
When: Tuesday, Jan. 22,
9-9:45am
Where: Henderson Bird
Duct Tape Wallets
Viewing Preserve, 350 E.
Learn how to create a wallet
Galleria Dr.
out of common, everyday
Ages: 3-5
duct tape!
Cost: Free; Register online at
When: Wednesday, Jan. 9, 4:30- cityofhenderson.com/parks for
5:30pm
activity #661013-00.
Where: Centennial Hills Library,
Free Family Event:
6711 N. Buffalo Dr., Las Vegas,
Make a Valentine
NV 89131
Bring the family and make a
Ages: 6-11
free handmade Valentine card.
Cost: Free; Space is limited;
passes will be handed out
10am-noon
half an hour before the
Where: Michaels, 7941 W.
program starts.
Tropical Pkwy., Las Vegas, NV
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33702-507-6100
Ages: 3 and up
Lowe’s Build and Grow
Cost: Free, materials included
Clinics—Mystery Kit
Classes
Build a fun themed wooden
project and get a free apron,
Theatre Workshops
goggles and patch.
and Classes
The Conservatory of the
10-11am
Arts will be expanding their
Where: Lowe’s Stores
theatre department. Exciting
Ages: 5 and up
Calendar
Introduction to Fencing:
All three blades
Of Family Events
Three classes per month (one
class a week for an hour and a
new classes and acting
half where you are introduced
opportunities now available.
to all three fencing blades
When: Spring Show Auditions (epee, foil, and saber) each
will be Monday, January 14th
blade has a full class dedicated
and Saturday, January 19th
to it. This is an ongoing class so
for Show on May 18th and
you may start any Friday.
May 18th.
When: Friday nights, 6:30-8pm
Where: Fern Adair
Where: Red Rock Fencing
Conservatory of the Arts,
Center, 5075 Cameron Street
3265 E. Patrick Lane, Las Vegas, Suite C, Las Vegas, NV 89118
NV 89120
Ages: 5 and up, both Youth
33702-458-7575
and Adult classes.
Cost: $75 (for 3 classes)
You will need to wear sneakers
Dance Classes
Great teachers and well known (no sandals), long pants (jeans
guest choreographers teaching are OK), t-shirt and bring a
water bottle. We provide all
the classes
necessary fencing equipment
When: Ongoing
and fencing blades.
Where: Long Life Fit & Dance,
33702-222-1901
1631 E. Sunset, Suite 101
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Cost: $60 per month for two
days per week.
Play and Learn
Ages: 3 and up
Explore play environments,
Call the studio for information
movement games and
33702-806-6960
parachute activities in this
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mixed-age class designed to
support the physical, social and
language development of your
children.
Where: Gymboree Play and
Learn—Henderson: Parkridge
Center, 1000 North Green Valley
Parkway, Henderson, NV 89012;
Las Vegas: 7450 West Cheyenne
#106, Las Vegas, NV 89129
When: Call for times
Ages: 0-5
Cost: First class free
33702-719-6222(HEND)
33702-395-6336(LV)
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Free Baby Gym
Babies between the ages of
6 months and 1 year(prewalking) are invited to practice
their new movement skills
at Gymcats during a drop-in
event that involves interactive
play, gross motor development
and lots of fun stimulation. No
pre-registration is required.
When: Ongoing each Tuesday
and Thursday, 9:15am-9:45am
Where: Gymcats, 440 S.
Parkson Rd., Henderson, NV
89011
Ages: 0-1
Cost: Free
33702-566-1414
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Preschool Playdate—
Bounce U
The very best way to
encourage napping is an hour
of bouncing! Parents and
non-walking children free with
preschooler paid admission.
When: Tuesdays & Fridays,
10:10am-11:25am
Where: Bounce U of
Henderson, 1000 Stephanie
Place, Suite 14, Henderson, NV
89014
Ages: 7 and under
Cost: $7 per child;
5-bounce pass $30
33702-735-JUMP (5867)
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Toddler Time at SkyZone
Toddler Time, a special
program offered exclusively
to parents and children up to
age six, is a fun and unique
class that allows kids to jump,
roll, crawl, bounce and most
importantly, have fun on Sky
Zone’s all-trampoline walled,
playing court!
When: Wednesdays & Fridays,
noon-2pm
Where: 4915 Steptoe St. Suite
400, Las Vegas, NV, 89122
Ages: 6 and under, with parent
Cost: $6 a child; parents free
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33702-436-6887
Australian Swim School
Learn to swim year round at
the indoor pool inside Club
Sport. Private or group classes
are available for all ages.
When: Ongoing
Where: 2100 Olympic Blvd
Henderson, NV. 89014
Ages: All
Cost: Call
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33702-451-5757
Aloha Aquatic Center
Your children will learn to swim
in a nurturing, fun environment
that will help them become
lifelong swimmers. Private,
group and parent/toddler
classes available.
When: Call for schedule &
pricing
Where: 3990 North Tenaya Way
Las Vegas, NV 89129
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33702-396-2947
Tot-n-Tow.
An interactive dance class for
Toddler and caregiver, includes
storytime, dance and dress-up.
When: ongoing daily classes,
see online schedule
Where: Soulfire Studios, 8540
W Lake Mead #110
Ages: 20-36 months
33702-207-7685
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Once Upon A Dance
A specialized creative
movement class that includes
proper dance technique, along
with costumes, stories and fun!
see online schedule
W Lake Mead #110
Ages: 3 & 4 year olds
Cost: $58 per month
33702-207-7685
StoryBook Ballet
An innovative beginning ballet
class that includes proper
dance technique, along with
Calendar
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costumes & classic children’s
literature!
see online schedule
W Lake Mead #110
Ages: 5 - 7 year olds
Cost: $58 per month
33702-207-7685
Tappin’ Tales
Tap through your favorite
broadway stories using proper
dance technique and TailorMade costumes!
see online schedule
W Lake Mead #110
Cost: $58 per month
33702-207-7685
Operation Hip-Hop
Super Heros, Action Packed
Dance Moves & Tailor-Made
Costumes - what could be
more fun?
see online schedule
W Lake Mead #110
Cost: $58 per month
33702-207-7685
Events
Open Ice Skating—SoBe Ice
Arena—Fiesta Rancho
Enjoy over 30,000 square feet
of ice rinks.
When: Jan. 1-4, 2:30-6:30pm,
8-11pm; Jan. 5, 1-5pm, 8-11pm.
Open Skate Hours vary daily.
Please call ahead for times.
Where: Fiesta Rancho, SoBe Ice
Arena, 2400 N. Rancho Dr., Las
Vegas, NV
Ages: All
Cost: Admission is $7. Skate
rental is $3. Sunday special is
$6.50 (including skate rental).
33702-638-3785
Calendar
Where: Black Mountain
Recreation Center, 599
Greenway Rd.
Ages: All
Cost: $5; register for activity
#151074-00 at
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Of Family Events
Winter Wonderland Ice
Skating Sessions
When: Friday, Jan. 4,
11:45am-2:45pm, 6:45-9:45pm;
Saturday, Jan. 5, 1-3:45pm,
4-6:45pm, 7-9:45pm; Sunday,
Jan. 6, 1-4pm, 4:15-7:15pm
Where: Las Vegas Ice Center,
9295 W. Flamingo Rd., Suite
130, Las Vegas, NV 89147
Ages: 3 and up
Cost: $10 per person, $6 for
skaters 5 years old or under. All
prices include Skate Rental.
$2 discount if you have your
own skates.
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33702-320-7777
Disney On Ice presents
Dare to Dream
Experience Disney’s hilarious
hair-raising escapade,
Tangled; as Rapunzel, her
unlikely companion, Flynn,
and Maximus, embark on an
uproarious journey that takes
adventure to new lengths!
Boogie to the beat of the
bayou with Princess Tiana and
Prince Naveen in a magical,
musical journey that all begins
with a fateful kiss. And fanciful
dreams become reality as
Cinderella meets her Prince
Charming, with a glass slipper
fit for an unforgettable fantasy
come true.
When: January 16-20
Where: Thomas & Mack Center
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Family Bounce House Night
This family event provides
children the chance to jump,
bounce, slide and climb on
our many bounce houses.
Registration is required by the
Wednesday prior to the event.
Parents attend for free.
When: Friday, Jan. 11, 6-8:30pm
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702-456-5454
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Las Vegas Legends
Come watch the most
exciting professional indoor
soccer team, the Las Vegas
Legends, take on the San
Diego Shockers.
When: Friday January 18, 7pm
Where: Orleans Arena
Cost: Child $12 / Adult $20
33702-233-3600
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Snow Jam Double Feature
We’re about to get snowed
in, so put on your pajamas
and join us for arts and
crafts, cocoa, popcorn, and
the double feature of Snow
Buddies (G) and Happy Feet
(PG). We’ll also make play
dough snow and other winter
crafts.
12:30–4:30pm
Where: Whitney Ranch
Recreation Center,
1575 Galleria Dr.
Ages: 5-12
Cost: $10. Register online
at cityofhenderson.com/
parks (activity 151135-36)
or at any City of Henderson
recreation center.
Bricks-4-Kidz Martin Luther
King Holiday Camp
A fun and creative day of LEGO
Building, Movies, Games and
much more!
When: January 21, 7 am to
5 pm.
Where: Henderson Creativity
Center
Ages: 5 thru 12
Cost: $50 Full Day, $30 ½ Day
33702-754-4473
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Kids Night Out
Parents enjoy an evening
to themselves while kids
spend the evening with
us for supervised activities,
including games, arts and
crafts, or movies. Our theme
is Snowflake Carnival. Register
by Jan. 18.
When: Friday, Jan. 25, 6-8pm
Where: Black Mountain
Recreation Center, 599
Greenway Rd.
Ages: 6-12
Cost: $10. Register online
at cityofhenderson.com/
parks (activity 151092-00)
or at any City of Henderson
recreation center.
Professional Indoor Soccer
Las Vegas Legends vs. the
Dallas Sidekicks.
When: Thursday, January 31,
7pm
Where: Orleans Arena
Cost: Child $12 / Adult $20
33702-233-3600
,, www.lasvegaslegends.com
Live Entertainment
Gregory Popovich’s
Comedy Pet Theatre
As seen on David Letterman,
The Tonight Show and
America’s Got Talent, Gregory
Popovich’s Comedy Pet Theatre
is a blend of unique comedy,
world-championship juggling
and the extraordinary talents
of his performing pets. His
amazing cast of cats and
dogs have been rescued from
animal shelters and turned
into Las Vegas stars! Comedy
Pet Theatre is guaranteed to
surprise and delight every
audience and is a perfect family
show.
When: 4pm daily
Where: V-Theatre—Miracle
Mile Shops at Planet Hollywood
Ages: Family
Cost: $19.98, $39.98
33702-260-7200
,, ComedyPet.com
The Mac King Comedy
Magic Show
Best of Las Vegas winner, Mac
King stars in The Mac King
Comedy Magic Show. Mac
has been a favorite afternoon
Vegas attraction for more than
10 years. Parents and kids love
this show.
Where: The Improv at Harrah’s
Las Vegas
When: 1pm & 3pm Tuesday –
Saturday
Cost: $24.95 (+ tax and fees)
Reservations 702-369-5222;
Groups of 15 or more call 1-866-462-5982.
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GREAT FUN FOR ALL AGES!
V o te D
B E S T GoAFS !
L as V E
• Adult Gran Prix Cars • Sprint Karts
• Go Karts • Kiddie Karts • Dragon Coaster
• Tornado Twister • Super Slide
• Arcade Games • Restaurant
• Group Events and Parties
10 off
$
$10 off of a party package.
One coupon per party. Expires 2/15/2013. PGLV
5.99 Large
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5.99 Large 16" one item pizza.
$
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Purchase 2 Ride Tickets
at regular price and get
One Free
Limit one person per day. Expires 2/15/2013. PGLV
Calendar
Of Family Events
Museums
Clark County Museum
The museum is a 30-acre site
that features a modern exhibit
hall with a timeline exhibit
about southern Nevada from
pre-historic to modern times
and a collection of restored
historic buildings that depict
daily life from different decades
in Las Vegas, Boulder City,
Henderson, and Goldfield.
When: Museum hours Daily, 9
am- 4:30 pm
Where: 1830 S. Boulder Hwy,
Henderson, NV 89002
Ages: All
Cost: Adults $2, Seniors over 50
and children 3-17 $1
33702-455-7955
this popular exhibit engages
forest explorers of all ages in
indoor nature explorations
and the ecology of sustainable
harvesting of this important
natural resource.
When: Exhibit through January.
Tuesday-Friday 9 am-4 pm,
Saturday 10am-5pm, Sunday
noon-5pm, Closed Mondays
except most school holidays.
Where: 833 Las Vegas Blvd.
North, Las Vegas, 89101
Ages: All
Cost: Museum admission $8.50
per child; $9.50 per adult
33702-382-KIDS (5437)
,, Ldcm.org
Las Vegas Natural History
Museum—Mysteries of the
Ancient Maya
Follow the rise and fall of the
Maya civilization, explore
aspects of their everyday life
and dispel the myth centered
around the end of the world
prediction.
When: Through January. Daily,
9am-4pm
Where: 900 North Las
Vegas Blvd. N., Las Vegas,
NV 89101(Las Vegas Blvd. &
Washington)
Ages: All
Cost: Exhibit free with regular
admission: $10 adults, $8
Seniors, military and students,
$5 children ages 3-11, Children
2 and under—Free
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Atomic Testing Museum—
Area 51: Myth or Reality
Learn about the most secret
place in America. The first ever
exhibit on Area 51 is being
developed with the help of the
very people that worked there.
This exhibit will expore the
real truth, the real programs
and address the secrecy that
surrounds the base at Groom
Lake.
When: Museum hours
Monday—Saturday 10-5,
Sunday 12-5, Closed Christmas
Day & New Year’s Day
Where: Atomic Testing
Museum, 755 E. Flamingo
Road, Las Vegas, NV 89119
Ages: All
Cost: Adults $14, Senior $11,
Children 7-17 yrs. $11, Children
6 and under Free
,, Atomictestingmuseum.org
through hands-on interactions.
Activities change weekly.
When: Activities every
Saturday beginning at 11:00
am & 1:00 pm and Sunday at
1:00 pm
Where: Las Vegas Natural
History Museum, 900 Las Vegas
Blvd North, Las Vegas, NV
89101
Ages: All
Cost: Free for members or with
paid admission. $5.00 Children
ages 3-11; $10 Adults, $8.00
Seniors, military and students,
free for children two and
younger.
33702-384-3466
,, Lvnhm.org
Dr. Entomo’s Palace of
Exotic Wonders
Step right up and behold the
Devil with Two Heads! Witness
scorpions that glow-in-thedark! Experience the offending
stench of the Giant Vinagaroon!
Freakish, bewildering marvels
of the insect world are on
Ad Size: 4.75” x 3.75”display in “Dr. Entomo’s Palace
Science/Nature
of Exotic Wonders.” Resembling
ENTERTAINMENT
Section:
Weekend
Science
with
an old-fashioned circus
Critter Connections
Explore natural history, science sideshow, this exhibit explores
and cultures through hands-on the truth, myths and mysteries
surrounding some of nature’s
activities, jaw-dropping
most curious creatures —
demonstrations, and special
guest presentations; and meet many of them alive and on
view.
the Museum’s resident critters
When: Daily through Jan. 13,
10am-6pm
Origen Museum, 333 S. Valley
View Blvd.
Ages: All
Cost: Free with paid general
admission
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FELD ENTERTAINMENT
Lied’s Discovery Children’s
1
Museum—TreeHouse: Look
Who’s NV
Living In the Trees!
LAS VEGAS,
The focus of this hands-on
exhibit moves up, in, around
and even underneath trees.
Tree Houses includes fun ways
to explore the important roles
that trees play in providing
homes for all sorts of wild
things (including people!).
Incorporating all of the senses,
Tickets Start
At $14!
JAN. 16 – 20
Wed. JAN. 16 ★ 7:00 PM
OPENING NIGHT
TICKETS $10!*
Thu.
JAN. 17
7:00 PM
Sat.
Sun.
JAN. 20
JAN. 19
11:30 AM
1:30 PM
3:30 PM
5:30 PM
7:30 PM
7:30 PM
*Excludes Front Row and VIP seats. No double
discounts. Price does not include $3 facility fee.
Additional fees may apply.
Fri.
JAN. 18
Buy tickets at disneyonice.com,
UNLVtickets.com, Thomas & Mack Center Box
Office or call (702) 739-3267
Regular Ticket Prices:
$14 • $18 • $24 • $40 VIP • $55 Front Row
212841
© Disney
Prices do not include $3 facility fee.
Additional fees may apply.
Country Fresh Farmers
Market—Henderson
Buy seasonal fruits and
vegetables, bakery fresh breads
and pastries, salsa, kettle corn
and other food items. The
market also features arts and
crafts. Stop by and enjoy farm
fresh fruits and vegetables
as well as other artisan foods
and crafts.
When: Fridays, 10am-4pm
Where: Henderson Pavilion,
200 S. Green Valley Parkway
Ages: All
Cost: Free entry
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Calendar
Of Family Events
HENDERSON
(702) 754-4474
10575 S. Eastern Ave. Ste #190
Henderson, NV 89052
www.Bricks4Kidz.com/NV
CREATIVITY CENTER CLASSES
Monday – Intro to 3D Animation, 5:30–7pm
Tuesdays – Open Play/Model Build 2:30–6:30 pm
Wednesdays – Robotics, 5:30–7:00 pm
Thursdays – Stop Action Movie Making, 5:30–7pm
Saturdays – Stop Action Movie Making, 9–10:30 am
KIDZ NIGHT OUT – Saturday, 5–9 pm
Martin Luther King Day Camp – Jan. 21 7am–5pm
Check Web Site for Program Dates, Details, & Pricing
Celebrate your next
Birthday Party with
Bricks for Kidz!
After School
Enrichment Programs.
Visit website for more details.
www.bricks4kidz.com/nv
Sports
Howie Landa’s Hoop Clinic
Children and teens hoping to
take their basketball skills to
The Garden’s Park Farmers
the next level can take part
Market—Summerlin
in Howie Landa’s Hoop Clinic.
When: Every Tuesday starting
When: Wednesday-Friday, Dec.
at 2pm
26-28, 9am-noon
Where: The Gardens Park,
Where: Silver Springs
10401 Gardens Park Dr.
Recreation Center, 1951 Silver
Ages: All
Springs Pkwy., Henderson
Cost: Free entry
Ages: 8-16
33702-562-4890
Cost: $80 (includes
Fresh52 Farmers &
camp t-shirt); Register at
Artisan Market
cityofhenderson.com/parks
Fresh52 is a lively, friendly, open (activity 624018-00) or at any
air farmers and artisan market
city of Henderson recreation
where neighbors and friends
center.
come together to celebrate
33702-267-5700
their community. Every Sunday
Storytimes
morning the market features
choice vendors with pesticide
Toddler Time Storytime—
free seasonal produce, freshly
Alexander Library
baked goods, gourmet olive
This storytime is designed
oils, salsas, spices, sauces, nuts,
especially for children under
handmade crafts, artisans
the age of 3 and their favorite
& more!
adult. Participants will enjoy
Where: Sansone Park Place,
20 - 30 minutes full of stories,
9480 S. Eastern Ave., Las Vegas,
songs and rhymes that will not
NV 89123
only encourage their emerging
When: Sundays,
language skills, but are lots of
8:30am-2:00pm
fun! It’s never too early to start
Ages: All
reading! Other programs are
Cost: Free entrance
available, call the Alexander
,, Fresh52.com
Library at 633-2880 for more
Planetarium: The Little Star details.
When: Tuesdays, 5:30pm and
That Could
Fridays, 10:00am
In this delightful fantasy, a
Where: Alexander Library, 1755
“Little Star” wants to discover
W Alexander RD, NLV, NV 89032
who he is; he travels around
Ages: 3 and under
the universe, questing for a
Cost: Free
name and a family of planets
to call his own. Along the way
Preschool Storytime
he meets many different stars,
Come and enjoy 30 minutes
and learns what makes them
filled with your favorite books,
all different where stars live and
rhymes and songs
how they are born and die. He
When: Thursdays, 1:00 pm
ultimately discovers his nine
Where: Aliante Library, 2400
planets, and learns about them
W. Deer Springs Way, North Las
(including his most special
Vegas, NV 89084
planet, Earth).
Ages: 3-5
When: Starting January 5th.
Cost: Free
Saturdays, 3:30pm, no late
33702-839-2980
seating
Where: Planetarium and
Toddler Storytime
Observatory, 3200 E. Cheyenne Designed especially for
Ave., North Las Vegas, NV 89030 children under the age of 3,
Ages: 6 and up
participants will enjoy 20-25
Cost: General admission $6,
minutes of stories, songs
Children under 12 $4
& rhymes.
,, CSN.edu/planetarium
When: Wednesdays, 11am
Calendar
Of Family Events
Where: Aliante Library, 2400
W. Deer Springs Way, North Las
Vegas, NV 89084
Ages: 0-3
Cost: Free
33702-839-2980
Toddler Time—
Springs Preserve
Bring your little ones for
kid-friendly activities and
stories—new themes weekly!
It’s a perfect time for family fun
before or after you shop at our
Thursday farmers market. Jan.
3–Happy New Year. Jan. 10—
Birds. Jan.17— Princess Party.
Jan. 24— Getting Dirty. Jan.
31— Animal Tracks.
When: Thursdays, 11-11:30am
Activity Center, 333 S. Valley
View Dr.
Ages: 5 and under
Cost: Free for members or
included with paid general
admission.
,, Lvccld.org
Books & Bricks
Join us for stories and activities
that will use your imagination
to build original works of
Lego art. Some may even be
placed on display in the library!
Limited to the first 30 children
ages 5-11 who pick up a pass
at the Youth Services desk.
4-5pm
Where: Paseo Verde Library,
280 S. Green Valley Parkway,
Henderson, NV 89012
Ages: 5-11
Cost: Free, pick up a pass for
each child at the Youth Services
desk 30 minutes prior. Limited
to first 30 children.
,, Mypubliclibrary.com
33702-492-7252
Music and Movement
Exercise your body and your
brain at this early literacy
storytime. We’ll dance and
wiggle to our favorite songs
as we learn through play and
movement.
When: Sunday, Jan. 27,
11am-noon
Where: Rainbow Library, 3150
N. Buffalo Dr., Las Vegas, NV
89128
Ages: 5 and under
Cost: Free
,, Lvccld.org
33702-507-3710
The Moon and Me
Have you ever wondered how
the Moon came to be? Join
us for learning lots of different
things about the moon. We’ll
read some stories and do some
fun activities.
4-4:45pm
Fantastical Beasts!
For thousands of years, humans
everywhere have brought
mythical creatures to life in
stories, songs and works of
art. Join us to learn about
fantastical beasts and monsters
from hippogriffs to unicorns
and then create your own.
When: Wed., Jan. 13, 4-5pm
Where: Windmill Library, 7060
W. Windmill Ln., Las Vegas,
NV 89113
Ages: 6-11
Cost: Free
,, Lvccld.org
33702-507-6030
Fractured Fairy Tales
…and then they lived happily
ever after. Yeah, right! Come
hear some fractured fairy tales
that don’t end quite the way
you think they will and make a
zany fairy tale creature to take
home with you.
When: Tuesday, Jan. 15, 4-5pm
Where: Summerlin Library,
1771 Inner Circle Dr., Las Vegas,
NV 89134
Ages: 6-11
Cost: Free
33702-507-3860
Consignment
Birthday Party
Baby
Directory Pages
Kids Kloset — Resale Store
We sell good condition clothes, toys,
gifts & more. Plus we offer store credit!
Conveniently located in the heart of
Green Valley. PG Readers take $5
on $25 purchased!
1000N. Green Valley Pkwy, Suite 200
Birthday Party
Consignment
(702) 269-5556
Las Vegas’ only 18 hole out‐
door miniature golf course. best kids resale shop in LV
clothes. toys. cribs. gear.
we buy & sell
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Ignite a love of lifelong learning!
10760 South Buffalo
Las Vegas, NV 89179
702-382-KIDS
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Top 60 Most Popular Baby Names of 2012
For the second straight year Aiden and Sophia top the list. Here’s the top 60 courtesy of BabyCenter.com.
Girls’ NamesBoys’ Names
1.Sophia
1.Aiden
2.Emma
2.Jackson
3.Olivia
3.Ethan
4.Isabella
4.Liam
5.Ava
5.Mason
6.Lily
6.Noah
7.Zoe
7.Lucas
8.Chloe
8.Jacob
9.Mia
9.Jayden
10.Madison
10.Jack
11.Emily
11.Logan
12.Ella
12.Ryan
13.Madelyn
13.Caleb
14.Abigail
14.Benjamin
15.Aubrey
15.William
16.Addison
16.Michael
17.Avery
17.Alexander
18.Layla
18.Elijah
19.Hailey
19.Matthew
20.Amelia
20.Dylan
21.Hannah
21.James
22.Charlotte
22.Owen
23.Kaitlyn
23.Connor
24.Harper
24.Brayden
25.Kaylee
25.Carter
26.Sophie
26.Landon
27.Mackenzie
27.Joshua
28.Peyton
28.Luke
29.Riley
29.Daniel
30.Grace
30.Gabriel
31.Brooklyn
31.Nicholas
32.Sarah
32.Nathan
33.Aaliyah
33.Oliver
34.Anna
34.Henry
35.Arianna
35.Andrew
36.Ellie
36.Gavin
37.Natalie
37.Cameron
38.Isabelle
38.Eli
39.Lillian
39.Max
40.Evelyn
40.Isaac
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Las Vegas, NV 89130
33702-839-1900
,, ChallengerSchool.com
6037 S. Fort Apache Rd. Suite 150
Las Vegas, Nevada 89148
702.631.2223
(Or text 702.277.6734
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Christian Montessori Academy
5580 S. Pecos Rd.
Las Vegas, Nevada, 89120
Ages: Infant to 12 years
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Hand In Hand Preschool
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Las Vegas, NV 89123
33(702) 407-2956
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41.Elizabeth
41.Evan
42.Lyla
42.Samuel
43.Lucy
43.Grayson
44.Claire
44.Tyler
45.Makayla
45.Zachary
46.Kylie
46.Wyatt
47.Audrey
47.Joseph
48.Maya
48.Charlie
49.Leah
49.Hunter
50.Gabriella
50.David
51.Annabelle
51.Anthony
52.Savannah
52.Christian
53.Nora
53.Colton
54.Reagan
54.Thomas
55.Scarlett
55.Dominic
56.Samantha
56.Austin
57.Alyssa
57.John
58.Allison
58.Sebastian
59.Elena
59.Cooper
60.Stella
60.Levi
Hand In Hand Preschool
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10760 S. Buffalo
Las Vegas, NV 89179
33(702) 733-1103
,, HandInHandPreschool.com
Kiddie Academy
870 Coronado Center Drive
Henderson, NV 89052
Ages: Infant to Pre-K
33702-407-9700
,, NVKiddieAcademy.com
New Horizons Center for Learning
6701 W. Charleston Blvd.
Las Vegas, NV 89146
Ages: 6 weeks to Kindergarten
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McCarran Bright Horizons
1788 Landing Strip Avenue
Las Vegas, NV, 89119
Ages: 6 weeks to 12 years
33702-261-5437
,, BrightHorizons.com/mccarran
Spring Valley Montessori School
6940 Edna Avenue
Las Vegas, NV 89117
Ages: Toddler to 6th Grade
33702-362-9739
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Las Vegas, NV 89129
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Henderson, NV 89074
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