215 News Melynda Flaggard represented Skye Canyon in the recent Mrs. Nevada-America Pageant on June 6 at the Aliante Hotel-Casino. And while she didn’t come away with the crown, she did earn the Ambassador of Good Will trophy at the event. “This is my first pageant at the age of 59,” said Flaggard, who moved to Las Vegas and Skye Canyon four years ago from the Seattle … [Read more...] about ‘Mrs. Skye Canyon’ Flaggard competes for state crown
Kids and Family
Skye Canyon sisters devoted to Special Olympics
By Kirk Kern Special Olympics is a big part of the McCullough family’s Skye Canyon household. Christine McCullough has competed in various Special Olympics events for more than 40 years and she has a drawer full of medals to prove it. Sister Tammy McCullough is an officer for the new Nevada chapter of the organization. “I’ve met a lot of friends and coaches,” … [Read more...] about Skye Canyon sisters devoted to Special Olympics
Superhero 5k run raises funds for scholarships
215News On May 3, about 70 runners from across the Las Vegas Valley came out for the Superhero 5k run and 1-mile walk at Floyd Lamb Park and although not all of them donned capes and masks, they were all superheroes as funds raised from the event went toward scholarships for students from Arbor View and Shadow Ridge High Schools. The event was sponsored by the Kiwanis … [Read more...] about Superhero 5k run raises funds for scholarships
Bloomin’ Crade daycare provides in-home service
215 News Finding reliable, trustworthy child care can be a real challenge for new parents. There are several child care centers in the Skye Canyon area but not as many in-home childcare options that are easily found. For safety reasons, most in-home childcare providers do not have websites and many are now avoiding social media. Bloomin’ Cradle Daycare is one of those … [Read more...] about Bloomin’ Crade daycare provides in-home service
Community Calendar
Weekly Farmer’s Market: 2-6:30 p.m., Skye Canyon Park, 1011 W. Skye Canyon Park Drive. Support local farmers by shopping for your produce from the comfort of your community center. The farmer’s market is produced by Fresh 52, farmers and artisan markets. Friday, May 16 Bailongo A La Mexicana: 9 p.m., Santa Fe Station Chrome Showroom, 4949 N. Rancho Drive. Los Hermanos … [Read more...] about Community Calendar