Weekly Thursdays Farmer’s Market: 4-8 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. Saturdays Sythe and Deanne: 5-8 p.m., Sicilian uys Trattoria, 9800 W. Skye Canyon Park Drive, Suite 190. … [Read more...] about Community Calendar
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Soccer team raises funds for gear
215News The Somerset Academy Skye Pointe boys soccer team hosted a car wash fund-raiser on Aug. 9 at the school parking lot. Coach Tyler Enders said players from the team washed between 35 and 45 cars, including a classic 1967 Mustang, and a boat. The team raised between $700 ad $1,000. “We use the funds to buy the kids spirit gear,” Enders said. “Last year was the … [Read more...] about Soccer team raises funds for gear
U.S. Capitol Christmas tree will be decorated by Nevadans
215News Natalie Shannon has a big task. Shannon, a forestry technician with the U.S. Forestry Service, is helping gather 10,000 hand-made Christmas ornaments that will be shipped to Washington D.C. and displayed on the trees at the West Capital Lawn as part of the 2025 U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree project. “Our theme is ‘Starry Skies to Neon Lights: Spirit of the … [Read more...] about U.S. Capitol Christmas tree will be decorated by Nevadans
There are many reasons why kids need sports
By Courtney Singer To most of you the answer is obvious: Exercise, fresh air, being part of a team. To me sports were a mystery, maybe even a waste of time. Boy, was I WRONG. As a kid whose Mom never found out the answer to the question, I didn’t participate in any sports beyond the obligatory ballet class as a little girl: The serious kind, no pretty tutus, … [Read more...] about There are many reasons why kids need sports
Fall: Fresh start, softer pace
By Cheri Petroni Backpacks are packed, iced coffee gives way to mugs, and daylight begins to trim its edges. September is here—a time of transition. It’s the handoff from summer’s open schedule to fall’s steady rhythm: a chance to re-energize, and also to rest and reflect as the year winds down. This season invites two moves at once: gear up for what’s ahead and slow … [Read more...] about Fall: Fresh start, softer pace