By Kirk Kern Sleep in Heavenly Peace is a non-profit organization that builds twin beds for youths ages 3 to 17 across the Las Vegas Valley, but it definitely has a major Skye Canyon presence. The local chapter president, Chris McDowell, has lived in Skye Canyon since 2017 as does Delivery Coordinator Ileana Privetera. Robin Trainer, another volunteer, also lives … [Read more...] about Non-profit group builds beds for kids who don’t have them
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‘Mrs. Skye Canyon’ Flaggard competes for state crown
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
Library’s summer reading program kicks off May 15
215 News Looking for fun and engaging ways to keep everyone learning this summer? The Library District’s Summer Challenge reading and activities program for kids, teens and adults takes place from May 15 to July 31, featuring great prizes from the Vegas Golden Knights, Las Vegas Raiders, Smith Center, Freed’s Bakery, plus free Library District swag and … [Read more...] about Library’s summer reading program kicks off May 15
Fostering at-risk children can benefit children, parents
By Kirk Kern Katie Krikorian has been fostering children through Clark County Family Services for about five years, checking off a goal she had set when she got married and had three biological kids. “I came from a huge family and we were very inclusive,” she said. “So it’s just the kind of family that I wanted to have for myself as well.” So once her three children … [Read more...] about Fostering at-risk children can benefit children, parents
Skye Canyon doctor has clear vision of her goal
Dr. Erin Frillarte is celebrating first year at Optic Gallery’s new locationB y Kirk Kern Dr. Erin Frillarte grew up in northwest Las Vegas, so when it came time to open up her first optometrist office, she stayed close to home, choosing a shopping center in Skye Canyon. “I live in the Centennial area and had the luck of finding an opportunity in 2016 to work at our … [Read more...] about Skye Canyon doctor has clear vision of her goal