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CAFÉ LOLA DOES EVERYTHING WITH LOVE

ARTICLE AIDA LASHUA PHOTOGRAPHY KAYLA BOWEN PHOTOGRAPHY

BEHIND THE FLORAL DECOR, THE GOURMET

After working well together at a Make-A-Wish

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MOST INSTAGRAMMABLE CAFÉ, CAFÉ LOLA, SIT

thing special. The ladies credit a well-known culinary

A POWERHOUSE DUO OF ENTREPRENEURIAL AND

entrepreneur with their start - their mentor and champion,

PHILANTHROPIC WOMEN WHOSE DRIVE AND

Elizabeth Blau (owner of Blau and Associates Restaurants,

AMBITION COME FROM A PLACE OF LOVE AS EVI-

where Lin’s husband, Steve Jerome, was Managing

DENCED BY THEIR FRIENDSHIP, THEIR BUSINESS

Partner). Elizabeth, familiar with their refined tastes and

PARTNERSHIP, THEIR FAMILIES AND, OF COURSE,

talent for event marketing, hired Lin and Alex to manage a

THEIR HOT SPOT CAFÉ CONCEPT.

happy hour launch at one of Elizabeth’s Summerlin restau-

Founders Lin Jerome J.D. and Alexandra Lourdes

rants. After an incredibly successful event, she encour-

PhD held full-time jobs at the University of Nevada

aged them to establish their own marketing company, later

Las Vegas (UNLV). Lin was the Associate Director

becoming their very first client at The Refined Agency.

of Admissions at the Boyd School of Law and Alex

Busy with their new endeavor, Lin and Alex left UNLV

with the Provost’s office in Student Affairs in charge

and began to meet and work remotely from their laptops

of events. But they each had passion projects on the

at local coffee shops. They soon noticed a disturbing

side. Lin, a self-declared Green Valley girl (shout-out to

pattern: the coffee shops all had similar traits. Their min-

Gibson Elementary, Greenspun Junior High and Green

imalist decor was mostly dark wood and leather. They

Valley High School) had started the Las Vegas chapter

were dimly lit spaces with limited and often prepackaged

of Ladies Who Dine with close friends from her National

food items. They found themselves having to go to mul-

Charity League days, a community engagement organi-

tiple places in search of healthy and suitable lunch and

zation pairing philanthropy with fabulous dining experi-

snack options. These enigmatic, creative, and resource-

ences. Alex had co-founded a popular foodie Instagram,

ful women decided to take matters into their own hands

highlighting and showcasing the best eats in town. It

and create the perfect spot, a place they could enjoy and

was their mutual friend and now Alex’s husband and

sit at comfortably all day, if necessary. They soon opened

business partner, Michael Santos, who identified their

a fresh idea coffee shop concept aptly and lovingly

common interests and introduced the female phenoms.

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“We definitely wa nted it to be a place that was inspiring a nd beautiful, a space where you could go a nd meet with other women, have tea with your friends or have a glass of Rosé a nd just feel comfortable,” expla ins Lin. A step inside Café Lola’s and you’ll feel exactly

space for events, from weddings to baby showers,

what Lin is referring to. It is said that necessity is the

business meetings, birthday parties or other special

mother of creation. Café Lola was one such creation,

occasions and celebrations.

borne out of necessity it has quickly become one of the hottest spots in the valley.

Lin and Alex are now working moms who zealously inspire and empower women, setting a living

Alex has used her art background and self-de-

example for their own daughters. Prior to the pan-

scribed foodie insights and Lin incorporates her own

demic they launched Women Who Slay, an annual

flair with being “obsessed with fashion, design and

conference to celebrate the entrepreneurial spirit

décor.” When you enter Café Lola, you really expe-

of local women small business owners and influ-

rience their vision and their investment of love. Alex

encers by providing resources and opportunities

modestly claims that they “created their ideal spot

for networking and growth.

and that it took on a life of its own,” almost discount-

Café Lola is just one of three offerings in a grow-

ing their hard work and efforts, but there is a sense

ing family business, a conglomerate of Las Vegas

of pride in their accomplishment, as they reveal that

chic and unique eateries built by Lin and Alex in

they do absolutely everything themselves, from

partnership with their husbands, Michael and Steve.

design to decor, as well as the food and beverages.

They call this collaboration Refined Hospitality, a

Café Lola’s guiding motto to “Do Everything with

hospitality consulting agency specializing in busi-

Love,” is evident. The space is visually stunning with

ness and culinary development. Refined Hospitality

bright, colorful, and tasteful decor complete with

is the force behind Café Lola and two other unique

flower walls, crystal chandeliers and white furnish-

concept restaurants, Saint Honoré Doughnuts &

ings. There are glowing pink neon signs with playful

Beignets and Pizza Anonymous.

and inspiring quotes “I followed my heart, it led me

Like everything developed by Refined Hospitality,

to Lola” and “Whatever Lola Wants Lola Gets,” all

the bakery offerings in particular have unique

Insta-worthy backdrops.

elegant and stylish aesthetic reminiscent of high

The drink, tea, and coffee creations are decadent

fashion chicness. The bakery was initially planned

and flavorful with names like 24K Gold Crème Brulée

to create a line of never seen or tasted couture,

Latte, Unicorn Hot Chocolate, and Vanilla Berry

over the top, hand-made, limited edition and pas-

Truffle Tea. They fill the space with the sweet scents

try driven doughnuts, baked in small batches with

of cinnamon, lavender, vanilla, and honey. The food is

homemade brioche dough, but serendipitously

gourmet and prepared in-house from scratch daily.

became the exclusive provider of high-end baked

The menu offers extensive choices from couture

goods to Café Lola. As Alex shared “there is no

doughnuts and extravagant baked delights - all from

other doughnut shop, bakery, or coffee house like it

their own bakery - to full meals like the breakfast

in the country.” We would Insta-ntly agree.

veggie scramble, soup and sandwiches, hearty sal-

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PREMIER RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY DESIGNED BY LOCAL WORLD CLASS LUXURY HOME DESIGNER

TUCKED AWAY ABOVE THE LAS VEGAS STRIP IS HENDERSON’S LUXURY ENCLAVE, MACDONALD HIGHLANDS. MacDonald Highlands belies its desert address with rolling landscapes, lush greenery, and dazzling views, making it one of the most sought-after places to live in the valley. Sitting atop MacDonald Highlands, overlooking the Las Vegas Strip and exclusive DragonRidge Golf and Country Club, is The Jewel of the Desert. Custom-built in 2015, the palatial home is ideally positioned to maximize space and privacy. The 14,005-square-foot home boasts a home theater with seating for 12, private wellness spa, two pools, a wine cellar grotto, chef’s kitchen, and private guest suites. Listed for $18 million, the property quickly began enticing buyers from Asia, Europe, and the United States, said listing agent Amelia Keene. Amelia, a Las Vegas-based luxury real estate agent with The Keene Team and Keller Williams Southern Nevada, named the home The Jewel of the Desert.

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The Jewel of the Desert was completed by interior designer Stephanie Styles, who has designed mega homes in Beverly Hills, Cabo, Colorado and beyond. She is known for her glamorous approach to design, unexpected touches, and lightfilled livable spaces. Pulling her inspiration from art and fashion, Styles creates sumptuous spaces that provoke creativity and enrich homeowners' lives. A design expert and fashion connoisseur, Styles looked to legendary Italian fashion designer, Roberto Cavalli for inspiration. As with Cavalli, Styles is known for her iconic use of color and prints. She wove her design magic into The Jewel of the Desert by bringing her distinctive eye to everything from architectural details to decorative touches. Transforming

than

14,000

square-feet into a stylish space, while still maintaining a sense of intimacy, is no easy feat. Yet that is precisely what Styles accomplished. She unified the home by seamlessly incorporating rich elements of the color sapphire blue. Associated with royalty, the sapphire gemstone is believed to attract blessings and calm the mind and strengthen intuition. Styles incorporated the deep and velvety shade throughout the home creating a sense of timeless elegance. Working directly with artists and vendors, Styles created fresh design approaches.

Breathtaking

features

include custom art panels from internationally sought-after artist Alex Turco, whose work is featured in luxury boutiques such as Christian Dior, Fendi, and Louis Vuitton. Styles further dialed up high-end luxury by incorporating sophisticated tile floors from Roberto Cavalli throughout the home and a variety of magnificent stone and glass tiles

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“I love designing lavish homes that evoke the timeless glamour of Las Vegas and have big, sunny spaces swathed in elegant color. I’m all about creating a magnificent custom home and The Jewel of the Desert is no exception. It’s Vegas luxury at its finest,” Styles said. from Sicis and Bisazza - world leaders in the pro-

a fireplace, and floor to ceiling pocket doors that

duction of luxury materials and mosaics.

open to the romantic views of the valley. There

All the marble, granite, and stone were hand

are two separate home offices for the virtual work

selected by Styles from Modul Marble and Nala

experience. The main office has views of the Strip,

Imports. Additional elements include custom

a custom desk, fireplace, tin-box tray ceiling, and

cabinetry designed by Styles and Jeff Tobler from

custom cabinets.

Artesia Kitchen and Bath. The custom lighting

A full game room with a fabulously fun candy

designs throughout the home were designed by

bar has everything needed to host a party and the

Styles in collaboration with deluxe lighting brands

private wellness wing features a massage room,

Luna Bella, Nick Alain, and Santangelo. The cus-

sauna, steam room, and hot tub. The two guest

tom furniture was designed by Styles in conjunc-

quarters feature private bathrooms and courtyards.

tion with Encore Upholstery and Design, Hammer Furniture, and Rene Cazares.

Indoor/outdoor living is perfected with resortstyle grounds including two pools, two spas, seven

“I work very closely with my vendors. Each show-

waterfalls, and a bridge connecting the yard to a

ing me the latest materials and designs from around

large putting green. The full outdoor kitchen area

the world,” Styles said. “The faux finishes in the

is ideal for entertaining and includes a pizza

home were created in partnership with Las Vegas

oven and wine cellar grotto.

artist Barth White and the murals were painted by Katz Tats - another of my favorite local artists.” Additional features include 16-foot ceilings, two master bath suites and sitting areas featuring

This home would have been perfection on its own but combine it with the prestigious location, glittering view, and glamorous style effect of a world class luxury home designer and you get a jewel indeed.

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sure, why not? Go find three quotes from

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three companies and we’ll go from there.

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has always been at the core of our faith. Our

and renewable energy gives people peace of mind that they have a

Islamic beliefs teach us to live a life with small

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and acceptance of climate change.

feel the same way. Mohammad is definitely

In this premiere issue of Henderson Lifestyle magazine, we share our sit down with Henderson resident Alex Khalaf. His family-owned

environmentally sound, but he’s also fiscally aware. And that’s what led us to Frank.

business, Kalifano, with two locations on the Las Vegas Strip, spe-

FRANK RIEGER: The Khalaf's are one

cializes in crystals, gemstones, fossils, and metal arts. In the last

of the nicest families we have worked with

year, Khalaf worked with Sol-Up, Nevada’s premier solar company

here in town. It’s been a pleasure getting to

to install solar panels at his luxury home in Henderson. Sol-Up has

know them and help install our system on

been operating in the Valley since 2009 and is now the highest

their beautiful home.

ranked and exclusive ELITE-Status Installer for Panasonic solar pan-

ALEX: We had lived in seven homes in the

els in the state. The company’s founder, Frank Rieger, joined us to

last 20 years. And this was the first time we

share his perspectives and passion for solar technology.

ever had solar panels installed and boy, we are glad we did a lot of research while consid-

HENDERSON LIFESTYLE: We’ll start with you, Alex. When did you decide it was time to invest in solar power?

ering investing in a solar system for our home. A good family friend, who’s a retired builder,

ALEX KHALAF: Interestingly enough, it was our youngest son,

referred us to Sol-Up and they seemed to

19-year-old Mohammad, who first brought up the idea that we should

have better equipment and their pricing was

seriously consider switching to using solar. He’s a part of our family

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so we knew we were heading in the right direction. And

through a lot of energy (laughing). But after we shifted

by late summer of last year, our solar system installed by

entirely to solar energy, we saw our power bill drop to

Sol-Up was up and running and fully functioning.

less than $200 a month and in the cooler months, there’s no bill at all. We pay nothing. It’s definitely an investment

HENDERSON LIFESTYLE: Did you see a big difference in your power bills after your solar panels were installed? ALEX: Before we got the system, our power bill could

up front, but there are lots of advantages too. Henderson Lifestyle: Frank, why are a greater number of people now more seriously considering shifting to solar power technology than 10 years ago?

get as high as $800 per month in the summertime. This

FRANK: The technology has gotten much better

is a larger home, about 6,500 square feet. When we first

and is more accepted today as a normality. When I

moved in, we had six people living here (Alex and his wife

first started this business in 2009, people were look-

Fahima have four children), so I guess you can say we go

ing at me as someone a bit exotic (laughing) but it

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has now become mainstream. I have always wanted

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Southern Nevada to be the solar capital of the world

cycle of a solar system installation. People know us as

and it’s a deserved title because there are few places on

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earth where you have these ideal conditions. Here in our

people like that about us.

sunny climate, solar power is one of the best investments

ALEX: I don’t open my home up to just anyone, but

you can make. Prices can start from around $15,000 per

I felt comfortable doing so for Frank and Sol-Up. Their

system up to more than $100,000. Some of these new 10

reviews speak for themselves. It’s refreshing to see how

thousand square foot homes here in town need some-

professional and organized their installers were. We

thing like a power plant with electric consumption of

were very impressed.

a small village! Solar systems today, at least the good ones, come with incredible warranties, making it a really safe and smart investment for years to come.

HENDERSON LIFESTYLE: What advice do you have for people who are considering solar technology for their home?

HENDERSON LIFESTYLE: There are many com-

FRANK: Do your homework. Don’t buy solar from

panies in town selling solar technology. What makes

the first people offering you their system. Research

Sol-Up unique?

the company, the products they are selling, their

FRANK: I have a master’s degree in engineering, so everything we do is built from an engineering standpoint. We are not a sales-oriented company. We try to be successful through the outstanding quality of our products and services. We are a full-service company

reputation, and most importantly, make sure they are licensed and insured. ALEX: I agree, do your research. Investing in solar with Sol-Up was definitely the best decision for us.

ULD DEFINITELY CONSIDER SOLAR. BUT MORE IMPORTANTLY, O U WANT TO HAVE A POSITIVE IMPACT ON THE ENVIRONMENT,

AN D

IF Y

SH O

“IF

YOU WANT TO SAVE MONEY IN THE LONG RUN, THEN YOU

THAT’S WHAT WE WANT AS A FAMILY.”

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CULINARY CREATIONS

S C C U R O M A C M F K E T T R E A D I L S AS WE ENJOY THE SUMMER WITH ALL ITS SUNSHINE AND HEAT, ONE OF THE MOST PLEASANT THINGS WE CAN DO IS ENJOY A REFRESHING DRINK . We found some delightfully crafted cocktails right in the neighborhood at Bella Vita at The District in Henderson.

BEATING THE HEAT WITH A REFRESHING DRINK AT BELLA VITA ARTICLE PAIGE CANDEE PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY OF BELLA VITA

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Bella Vita is an intimate yet relaxed friends and family dinning space that is known for its authentic imported and flavorful Italian food made from scratch. As night falls, this welcoming restaurant delivers craft cocktails. One such cocktail is the Bella Donna with Stoli Razz, elderflower, lemon, raspberry puree, egg white, and a flower petal. Another is the Montegrande with Bulleit Bourbon, Gran Marnier, lemon, simple syrup, and basil. But, our favorite was the Giovanna Fresca made with Hendricks gin, muddled cucumber and mint, fresh sour, and house made simple syrup. It is perfectly shaken and strained over ice, then topped with a cucumber wheel and a mint leaf. A final touch of fresh cracked black pepper gets added right in front of you for the full sensory experience. Giovanna Fresca

G I OVA N N A FRESCA

BELLA VITA AT THE DISTRICT 2225 Village Walk Dr #181, Henderson, NV 89052 Open daily from 11am - 9pm Friday & Saturday 11am - 10pm

ingredients

+ Muddled Mint and Cucumber + 1.5 ounces Hendricks + 1.5 ounces sour mix + .5 ounces simple syrup Serve in a rocks glass over ice Garnish with a cucumber wheel with a mint in the center Top with cracked black pepper

directions CityLifestyle.com/Henderson

HEALTHY LIFESTYLE

ARTICLE JENNIFER ANDERSON MSPH RDN

TE AC H I N G YO U R K I D S TO E AT H E A LTH Y

HEALTHY LUNCHES & SNACKS FOR KIDS AS PARENTS, ONE OF OUR BIGGEST PRIORITIES IS ENSURING THAT OUR KIDS ARE GETTING THE NUTRIENTS THEY NEED. But getting them to eat their fruits and vegetables isn’t always easy, especially if your kids are picky eaters like many seem to be. Let’s talk about the benefits of introducing healthy food to your kids at an early age. Read on to find helpful information about feeding picky eaters.

With over 1.3mm Instagram followers and over 250,000 visitors each month, Kids Eat in Color is a VIBRANT, educational, and inspiring national resource for parents to learn the ease and creativity of “what to feed kids” who “love to have fun.” About the Author

Known for her beautiful and colors-of-the-rainbow photos of flavorful meals, Jennifer Anderson is a registered dietician who has a FUN and playful approach to guiding parents to reduce mealtime stress.

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4 B E N E F I T S O F H E A LT H Y LU N C H E S A N D S N A C K S F O R K I D S TO E AT NUTRITION IS ESSENTIAL TO KIDS’ DEVELOPMENT Kids develop quickly in the first few years of life, so incorporating a variety of nutritious foods is essential to their growth and development. BALANCED NUTRITION LEADS TO HEALTHY KIDS Feeding your child a variety of foods is the key to getting them many different types of nutrients. Eating lots of fruits and vegetables can help your child fight off illnesses. HEALTHY EATING AS CHILDREN EQUALS HEALTHY EATING AS ADULTS When little kids learn to eat fruits and vegetables at an early age, they are more likely to continue eating healthy foods as adults. COLORFUL FOOD PROVIDES ESSENTIAL NUTRIENTS Each plant compound does something different in your body, which is why eating lots of different colors helps keep our bodies healthy.

3 T I P S F O R G E T T I N G YO U R K I D S TO E AT H E A LT H Y F O O D S MAKE SNACKS AND MEALTIME FUN We all know that kids like to play and have fun, so why not make food fun? Whether you’re turning broccoli into a microphone at dinner, or playing tic-tac-toe with edible carrot sticks, kids get into it. DON’T GIVE UP Parents often assume that if a child doesn’t eat a food the first or sec-

GREEN STR AWB E R RY SMOOTHIE Real Easy

Weekdays

Prep time: 10 minutes

Meal Plan

Cook time: 0 minutes Yield: two 10-oz smoothies

ond time it’s served, the child doesn’t like the food. Many children may need to see or taste a food 10 or 20 times before they are willing to eat it.

INGREDIENTS + 2 cups / 235 mL baby spinach, packed

FORCING HEALTHY FOODS ON KIDS OFTEN BACKFIRES Often, making a child eat food or eat a certain amount of food

+ 1 ripe banana + 1⁄2 cup / 120 mL frozen blueberries

backfires. It may backfire in the short run by making a child more

+ 1⁄2 cup / 120 mL frozen strawberries

selective and less likely to eat the foods you want them to eat.

+ 1 cup / 235 mL full-fat milk of choice + 1 Tbs. / 15 mL hemp hearts, optional

S TA R T H E A LT H Y H A B I T S E A R LY The key takeaway here is to introduce healthy foods to your child

+ 2 Tbs. / 30 mL nut/seed butter of choice Sprinkles, optional METHOD

at an early age. Be patient with your pickiest of eaters, and re-intro-

1. In a blender or food processor, combine all

duce a food several times. Stick with it; their long-term health habits

ingredients. Process until smooth.

depend on it!

2. Transfer smoothie to two glasses. Top

Children tend to mimic adults, so try to be a good example and

with sprinkles, if desired.

eat the foods you want them to eat. Your health will benefit too! Try

DAIRY-FREE:

to make snacks and mealtime fun for your kids so they will want to

Use alternative milk and ensure sprinkles

participate and develop a healthy relationship with food.

are dairy-free. CityLifestyle.com/Henderson

AUGUST

LIFESTYLE CALENDAR

EVERY MONDAY & WEDNESDAY

ages will love? Sign up for the Moana-

MIGHTY MEDLEY OBSTACLE COURSE

meet the mighty demigod Maui to guide

themed escape room at the Downtown

Whitney Ranch Indoor Pool

SPLASH PALS HENDERSON

you in your quest to become a "master

Gather your team and get your game

way-finder." cityofhenderson.com

Water Street Plaza, 240 S. Water St.

faces on for the Mighty Medley Obstacle

Want a way to beat the summer heat?

Course. Hosted at the Whitney Ranch

Splash around with your pals at Splash

Indoor Pool, this inflatable obstacle

Pals Henderson. Every Monday and

course is sure to entertain the entire

Wednesday in the month of August,

family. If group sports aren't your thing,

located at Water Street Plaza, Splash

there'll also be an assortment of games

Pals is a day of fun for ages 5-18 and

and relays for you to show off your

includes a new activity each day. cityof-

skills. cityofhenderson.com

henderson.com

HENDERSON FARMERS MARKET your

LAS VEGAS LIGHTS VS OAKLAND ROOTS SC Cashman Field

The

2021

United

Soccer

League

local

farmers

8-17

the Las Vegas Lights are back and

NBA SUMMER LEAGUE 2021

cer team while they play against the

ready to win. Bring a chair and some sunscreen and root on the local soc-

Cox Pavilion at UNLV

Oakland Roots at Cashman Field. Let's

UNLV will be hosting the 16th annual

go Lights. lasvegaslightsfc.com

MGM Resorts NBA Summer League August 8-17 at the Cox Pavilion center. The

Water Street Plaza 240 S. Water St.

Support

Championship season has begun, and

EVERY THURSDAY mar-

75-game event will feature all 30 NBA

ket every Thursday evening at the

teams playing five games apiece over the

Henderson Farmers Market. Pick up

course of 10 days. The two teams with the

fresh produce for dinner or organic

best scores will meet in the Championship

honey for your morning cup of tea

on August 17. unlvtickets.com

Plaza. With regular and new vendors weekly, you are sure to find something you fancy. cityofhenderson.com

25, 27, 28 AN INTIMATE EVENING WITH SANTANA House of Blues Las Vegas

Spend an intimate evening with Carlos Santana this August 25, 27, and 28 at

while strolling through Water Street

the House of Blues Las Vegas. Grab

SUMMER INDOOR PICKLEBALL CLASSIC

customizable

a friend or date and party with one

Downtown Recreation Center -

of the "guitar greats" during a totally experience

including

limited edition photos, food, and drinks. houseofblues.com

105 W. Basic Rd.

FEAT BACK TO SCHOOL POOL PARTY

The third

Henderson Multigenerational Pool

Pickleball Classic is back. The tourna-

Just because Summer is coming to an

ment will be held August 13-14 and is

end doesn't mean the fun has to. Finish

open to all levels of athletes. Whether

off a great summer at the FEAT Back to

you are a beginner or pro, this indoor

School Pool Party in support of autism

event is sure to be a day of fun. Space is

Aquatic Complex 599 Greenway Rd.

awareness. The event starts at 6:30

limited. cityofhenderson.com

Spend your Saturday giving back to

annual

Summer Indoor

waterslides, and resources for children with autism and their family. Tickets are $5. eventbrite.com

HENDERSON BLOOD DRIVE

Black Mountain Recreation Center &

the Henderson Blood Drive. Donating

ESCAPE ROOM SERIES: MOANA

someone in your neighborhood. Sign

is safe, simple, and saves lives. Your contribution could save the life of

Downtown Recreation Center -

up today and help make a difference.

105 West Basic Road,

cityofhenderson.com

Love spending time with your family but have a hard time finding something all Henderson Lifestyle | August 2021

your community and donate blood at

p.m. and will provide swimming, snacks,

Recreation Center. You might even

REALTY REPORT

NEIGHBORHOOD

HENDERSON

ORIGINAL PRICE

SOLD PRICE

%SOLD/ORIG

DOM

BDRMS BATHS

MacDonald Highlands, 89012

$28,000,000

$25,000,000

89%

MacDonald Highlands, 89012

$6,995,000

$6,489,000

92%

142

MacDonald Ranch, 89012

$3,299,000

$3,125,000

96%

Ascaya, 89012

$15,999,999

$14,690,000

91%

Anthem Country Club, 89052

$5,300,000

$5,200,000

98%

Seven Hills, 89052

$4,750,000

$4,850,000

102%

Seven Hills, 89052

$8,250,000

$7,000,000

85%

Roma Hills, 89012

$2,349,000

$2,250,000

95%

Green Valley, 89074

$1,600,000

100%

Calico Ridge, 89011

$1,350,000

$1,300,000

96%

Lake Las Vegas, 89011

$4,500,000

$4,200,000

93%

QueensRidge, 89145

$7,700,000

$7,500,000

97%

Red Rock Country Club, 89135

$3,000,000

$2,925,000

98%

The Ridges, 89135

$9,250,000

$7,200,000

77%

174

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M A RY J A N E FA L L S T R A I L

In the dog days of summer when it is 110 here, nothing beats getting away from the heat by heading to Mt. Charleston where it is a cool 85 degrees. I enjoy climbing up Mary Jane Falls Trail. Start early so you can complete the 3.2 round trip hike in a few hours. Then continue up the road to the Mt. Charleston Lodge for lunch while enjoying the fir trees.

ALOHA

ARTICLE EVERETT DORAND | PHOTOGRAPHY MIKEL CONRAD

One of my favorite vacation spots is the island of

Maui. In particular, the beaches of Kaanapali Beach

LET’ S G O LOCAL

As a new resident of Henderson, I recently found

and Lahaina. The tide is calm due to the islands of

my new go-to location for a casual meal - the Black

Lanai and Molokai being just a short 7 miles away,

Mountain Grill at the corner of Sunridge Heights

providing a natural protection from large surf, and

and Eastern. The food is excellent, and the atmo-

the water is always a pleasant 80 degrees.

sphere is pleasant. And the energy comes in strong during a VGK game.

S AT U R DAYS DOWN SOUTH

If you are a college football fan, as I am, one thing you must experience is the tradition of a game

WAT E R S T R E E T DISTRICT

If you live in Henderson and have not been

in the Southeastern Conference. My team is the

to Water Street on a weekend, this is a must.

Alabama Crimson Tide. Having lived in Alabama as

Especially if you have friends in town, check out

a teenager I was indoctrinated early and became

the pub crawl. I recommend hiring a driver or

a lifelong fan. Nothing beats Tuscaloosa on a

using a ride share to and from Water Street so

Saturday before a home game.

you can fully enjoy what it has to offer.

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