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Happy Friday, Henderson. In today’s edition: Las Vegas Recovery Hospital opening, Sip & Shop holiday market, Parade of Lights Cruise, and more. Let’s get to it!
— Cait Baker
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📰 In the news
Bridging ER and rehab care: Las Vegas Recovery Hospital, a first-of-its-kind facility in Southern Nevada, opens this month with 68 beds and integrated medical and psychiatric care for patients too acute for traditional rehab — get all the details.
Help for older cars: Clark County’s air quality division will host a Smog Repair Event on Dec. 10, offering vouchers up to $975 for emissions repairs to 1998 to 2006 vehicles that failed tests — see event details and requirements.
Thoughtful retail vision unveiled: Henderson’s $55 million Cliff project has revealed six initial tenants, including The Taco Stand, Killer Whale Creamery, The Barista Botanist, Lyte House, Arhaus, and Next Health, with more announcements expected — see the first six tenants.
Compare rates for free: The national average for car insurance is around $175 per month. Paying more than that? Same, so I did some shopping around and ended up cutting my premium in half. If you haven’t checked in a while, you’re probably overpaying too — here’s the comparison tool I used.
Identity theft is up 25%: Last year, Americans lost $12.5 billion to ID theft & fraud, and the stories behind those numbers are brutal. My friend just told me his dad’s on his fourth replacement credit card. Other folks have woken up to empty bank accounts or their personal info dumped online after a breach. Aura catches these kinds of attacks early by monitoring for new accounts, weird money movements, leaked data, and other red flags so you’re alerted before things blow up — learn more about it here.
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🫶 We got your back
Brunch fans take note: First Watch just opened its first Henderson restaurant at 10415 Eastern Ave., the chain’s second valley spot after North Las Vegas. Expect a roomy dining room, covered patio, and bar. Dine-in guests get a free coffee through Friday, Dec. 5. A third Henderson location is slated early next year. Read the full story.
Help keep neighbors warm: Boys Town Nevada’s annual Winter Coat Drive runs through December 10, collecting clean, new, or gently used coats for kids and adults served by its programs. Drop off at more than a dozen Las Vegas Valley spots, including Sambalatte, Massage Envy, and Boys Town’s North Mojave campus. Small act, big warmth. See how and where to donate.
Your midweek pint fix: Whether you’re chasing a crisp lager or a hop bomb, Lovelady Brewing Company keeps taps lively without the fuss. Family-run warmth, a dog-friendly patio, and board games plus shuffleboard make lingering easy. Slide in for a relaxed catch‑up this week, pint in hand, conversation flowing.
Thinning hair? Same: I’ve been shedding a lot, and recently noticed my ponytail feeling thinner. After way too much panic-Googling, I decided to take Hers’ online quiz. They recommended a Biotin + Minoxidil green-apple gummy that targets regrowth and overall hair health. The whole thing was surprisingly easy: just verify your identity and a licensed provider signs off. Here’s the quiz if you want to check it out.
Makeup that actually works: My sister and I were talking the other day about how the makeup we used in our 20s… just doesn’t work now that we’re in our 30s and 40s. Laura Geller’s entire makeup line addresses this shift, with formulas that smooth, brighten, and actually stay put. If you’re in the same boat, their curated kits are worth a look.
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📆 Around town this weekend
All events are subject to change without notice. This is entirely outside our control. Please check official event pages and social media for the most up to date information.
Today
🏒 Bakersfield Condors at Henderson Silver Knights @ Lee’s Family Forum | Friday (12/5) at 7 pm – The Silver Knights hit home ice for a showdown with the Condors, and you can bet it’s going to be fast, feisty, and loud. Expect flying pucks, fired-up fans, and plenty of chances to yell at the refs—politely, of course. Grab a seat and let the hockey chaos wash over you.
⭐ “A Starry Night” Leona Lewis Residency @ Voltaire | Friday (12/5) at 8:00pm – Leona Lewis is turning Voltaire at The Venetian into a winter wonderland this holiday season, serving spine-tingling vocals in an intimate room. Expect Bleeding Love, Better In Time, and One More Sleep. Yes, it is on the Strip, but worth braving valet.
This weekend
🚘 Celebrity Cars & Coffee @ Celebrity Cars and Coffee | Saturday (12/6) at 7:00am – Fuel your morning with chrome, caffeine, and a whole lot of horsepower. This weekly meetup packs in 300+ dream machines, from exotics to classics, all polished to an unreasonable shine. Stroll, sip, and gawk—no ticket, no pressure, just pure car-lover bliss.
🍷 Sip & Shop – Holiday Market at Vegas Valley Winery@ Vegas Valley Winery | Saturday (12/6) at 11:00am – Holiday shopping at Vegas Valley Winery means browsing artisan booths with a glass in hand, which is the only reasonable way to gift hunt. Free to get in, family welcome, and the wine, cider, and food are worth pretending you came for the candles.
🛳️ Parade of Lights Cruise @ Lake Mead Cruises | Saturday (12/6) at 5:00pm – If your holiday spirit needs a nudge, hop aboard the Desert Princess as she leads the Parade of Lights, all decked out and cruising Lake Mead. It’s a Boulder City tradition with bubbly at the door, appetizers, and kid-approved gawking, no tangled lights required.
🧘 Sound Bath Meditation @ Universal Healer | Sunday (12/7) at 10:00am – Sink into a soothing blend of cacao, sound healing, and oracle-card wisdom as Jenny & Ken guide you through a restorative 2.5-hour reset. Expect deep relaxation, spiritual insight, and maybe even a message from the universe—plus snacks, because enlightenment is hungry work. Join the circle and let the vibrations do their thing.
🎄 NFR Stetson Country Christmas @ Rio Suite Hotel & Casino | Sunday (12/7) at 11:00am – NFR season means Stetson Country Christmas, and Paige King Johnson is the soundtrack worth lingering for. A four-time Carolina Country Music Award winner with CMT cred and charting singles, she brings real-deal twang that pairs with boots, bourbon, and unhurried company.
🧵 Battle Jackets Sewing Club Open Sew @ Enterprise Library | Sunday (12/7) at 12:00pm – Break out that denim vest and swing by an open sew where you can patch, embroider, and give your wardrobe some attitude. Bring your projects, trade tips with seasoned stitchers, all ages welcome, and leave with a jacket that finally matches your personality.
Next week
🍺 Paces & Pints @ Red Rock Running Company | Tuesday (12/9) at 5:00pm – Trade treadmill monotony for three social miles through Henderson, then some very responsible “hydration” in the park. All paces, and all paws, are welcome, which means you can blame the dog for stopping. Easy loop, good company, and zero pressure to set a PR.
🎲 Family Bingo Night @ Henderson Equality Center | Tuesday (12/9) at 6:00pm – Round up the fam and roll into Henderson Equality Center for Family Bingo Night, every second Tuesday. It is wholesome chaos, mild competition, and that sweet thrill of yelling BINGO like it is 1998. Prizes, bragging rights, and zero need to find a sitter.
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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🎶 Live music & entertainment
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🏠️ Price is right – Henderson edition
How it works: We’re going to give you some facts about a home for sale, including a picture of the outside, the kitchen, and one additional room. Your job? Guess how much it’s listed for (preferably before you click to find out).
Listed by: Victoria R. Crockett (Douglas Elliman of Nevada LLC)
Custom 1.17-acre estate in guard-gated Grand Legacy Estates with timeless design. Entertainer’s kitchen touts Dacor, Wolf, Sub-Zero, dual pantries, and a wine fridge. Family room adds a wet bar and two-way fireplace. Main-level primary gets a private balcony, retreat, dual closets, and a spa bath with jetted tub and steam shower. Five en-suite guest rooms.
Entertainment level stacks a wet bar, wine chillers, billiards, media, gym, and sauna. Outside, sweeping golf and mountain views frame a pool and spa, water and fire features, a putting green, built-in BBQ, and cabana. Minutes to dining, shopping, schools, and Nevada’s no-state-tax perks.
Make your guess, then (and only then)… see how much it costs →
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