The 32nd Annual San Gennaro Feast @ the Rio 2011



The 32nd Annual San Gennaro Feast is a yearly festival held in honor of the Saint, Gennaro. The festival features a wide variety of ethnic food vendors, live national acts hourly on the main stage, a amusement rides and game fun for the whole family. The festival, held in Las Vegas, is one of the most popular festivals for locals and visitors from all over the world. Each festival expects to out-do the last, so don't miss out on the best Italian Heritage Celebration this side of Naples!

Rio All-Suites Hotel Casino 3700 W. Flamingo Dr., Las Vegas, NV 

http://www.sangennarofeast.com

Hours   
Tue - Thu:4:00 pm    -11:00 pm
Fri:    4:00 pm    -12:00 am
Sat:    11:00 am-12:00 am
Sun:    11:00 am-11:00 pm
 

All day ride passes T-W-Th $25.00 F-S-Sun $30.00

Mom's ride free Tuesday night 
& Dad's ride free Thursday night

Events for Tuesday, September 13th, 2011


What's going on tomorrow?


4:00pm GARDENS PARK FARMERS Market

































What is there to do in Las Vegas with a child? Kidville!

I have loved going to Kidville's events so much that I've signed up my youngest daughter, she starts class tomorrow!  I've tried to put in words how wonderful they are but have found Family and Life in Las Vegas has already done a great job!  Check out her blog for more great articles!




One of the things I am asked about once a month if not more is, 
“What is there to do in Las Vegas with a child?”

The answer is this: A lot!

Truthfully living in Las Vegas is more family friendly then most people think.  In fact, Las Vegas is a wonderful place to raise a family.  There is a park practically every block, and a few hours in a car gets you to the beach, or the snow covered mountains.  There is hiking and swimming in our backyard.  And there are more things to do with your kids then you may have free time.

Each week I am going to try to feature a new thing to do with your family 
 whether you live local Las Vegas or you are just visiting!

Kidville has come to Las Vegas!

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I was fortunate enough to attend a special pre-opening event where we were asked to bring diapers or donations for Baby’s Bounty.
(Stay tuned to learn more on Baby’s Bounty in an upcoming post!)

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Baby's Bounty Las Vegas
Kidville is a new-to-Vegas facility that offers award-winning early childhood development classes for children newborn to six years, worry-free birthday parties for children newborn to nine years, a retail boutique and salon. Birthday party bookings and enrollment for the fall‘s 16-week semester (starts Sept. 12) are open now.

Kidville offers many service to parents and children!


CLASSES
Kidville offers a wide range of creative classes for babies, toddlers, and kids up to six years old – all developed by their team of early childhood development specialists.  You can chose from a wide variety of classes including:

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                                           Kidville Lil Maestros
  • Art
  • Camp
  • Music & Dance
  • Gym
  • Parenting
  • Enrichment
  • Pre-School Alternative
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PLAYTIME
At various times throughout the week, Kidville will convert one of our state-of-the-art gyms into a fantastic supervised indoor playspace, giving kids a fun and safe space to run, climb, and make new friends.

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FREE MEMBERSHIP
Register for any Kidville class and receive a Silver Membership for free!  We also offer Gold, Platinum, and Diamond Memberships, which include additional benefits.  Membership discounts are valid at Kidville Boutiques and Salons worldwide!

BOUTIQUE (available at Tivoli Village location)
Visit the Kidville boutique to check out the latest fashions for the six-and-under set. From toys and books to clothing, they have it all at the Kidville Boutiques. 

Don’t forget, Kidville members receive up to 15% off!
SALON (available at Tivoli Village location)
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Kidville specializes in making time in the styling chair fun and easy for kids, as they sit back and relax with DVDs, games, or toys.  Members receive up to 15% off haircuts.
Squishy had a blast playing in the open gym.  I loved that there were child development specialists working with the staff to ensure that your child would get the most they can out of the classes.
Now my only problem is choosing which class to enroll my son into!

Kidville is located inside Tivoli Village at 
420 S. Rampart Blvd., Suite 130, Las Vegas, NV 89145.

To learn more about Kidville, view class schedules or to enroll please visit, http://www.Kidville.com call 702-233-9253. Follow us on Twitter  and join us on Facebook.
Don’t forget to check back next week for more Living Local Las Vegas!



Clark County Library Storytimes



Preschool - Storytimes & Programs Weekly Storytimes at the Library!  Storytimes take place every week throughout the year except the last two weeks in August, the week of Thanksgiving and the last two weeks of December. **There will be no storytimes on Wednesday, December 8 due to a staff in-service.


Baby Time (under 18 months) Storytimes
Program length: about 20 minutes.
Babies from birth to eighteen months enjoy songs, nursery rhymes, and fingerplays with their favorite adult. This program includes book-sharing time and language-enrichment activities.


Toddler (18-36 months) Storytimes
Program length: about 25 minutes.
Interactive storytime for caregivers and their children. Children ages 18-36 months and parents will participate as we share songs, rhymes, and stories.

Five and Under (0-5 years) Storytimes 
Program length: about 30 minutes.
This story program is targeted for all children under the age of five and their parents. Families will enjoy books, songs, rhymes, and movement activities while building language and literacy skills.

Preschool (3-5 years) Storytimes 
Program length: about 30 minutes.
Storytime for children ages three to five. Includes stories, songs, and much more to build literacy skills and help children develop a love for books.

Family Storytimes

Program length: 30-40 minutes.
A wide variety of books, songs, and participatory activities will be shared for children of all ages and their parents.

School Aged Storytimes 
Program length: 45 minutes to 1 hour.
Booktalks, reading, and extended activities are the focus of these theme-based programs designed especially
for older children.

Asian Harvest Moon Festival at the Springs Preserve 2011


The Springs Preserve will celebrate one of the world's most time-honored holidays with food and live entertainment at the second annual Asian Harvest Moon Festival.

The festival will feature art and crafts, food concessions, live music and dance performances, retail vendors, a children's lantern parade, and much more.

Observed by numerous cultures throughout Asia, the Moon Festival parallels the autumnal equinox of the solar calendar and is an occasion for family and friends to reunite for lantern parades and to eat moon cakes, the festival's traditional food.

Date & Time Saturday, Sept. 24, 2011
12:00 p.m. - 06:00 p.m.
Location Springs Preserve
Admission $5 for adults, $3 for children ages 5 to 12 and free for kids 4 and under. Family packs (good for two adults and up to four children) are available for $12. Prices do not include $1 online convenience fee.
RSVP No reservations required.

Ladybug Release & Craft Activity

Kids will release ladybugs, nature's most charming natural pest control! Then paint ladybug rocks to decorate your garden.

Date & Time Saturdays and Sundays in September
03:30 p.m. - 04:30 p.m.
Location Activity Center
Admission $3 members, $5 non-members with paid general admission. Children under 5 must be accompanied by a paying adult.
RSVP No reservations required.

Wonderful Worm Wonders at the Springs Preserve!



Date & Time Saturdays and Sundays in September
01:30 p.m. - 02:30 p.m.
Location Activity Center
Admission $3 members, $5 non-members with paid general admission. Children under 5 must be accompanied by a paying adult.
RSVP No reservations required.

Animal Feeding at the Springs Preserve!



Date & Time Saturdays and Sundays
11:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Location Origen Museum
Admission Free for members or with paid general admission
RSVP No reservations required.

They crawl. They sting. They hiss. BUGS!!!


Let's face it, desert tarantulas, bark scorpions and centipedes aren't exactly the most charming creatures. But our desert can't do without them.

Get up close -- or not! -- as the mysteries of the Mojave's most amazing insects, arachnids and other invertebrates are revealed every Saturday and Sunday at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.
Will you squirm in your seat? We guarantee it.

Date & Time Saturdays and Sundays from Sept. 10 to 25
11:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Location Big Springs Theater
Inside the Origen Museum
Admission Free for members or with paid general admission
RSVP No reservations required.

Make your own Personalized Garden Gloves

Stop by the Springs Preserves library to create your own personalized garden gloves and garden in style.

Date & Time Saturdays and Sundays in September
10:00 a.m. - 05:30 p.m.
Location Gift Shop/Library
Admission $2 members, $3 non-members with paid general admission. Children under 5 must be accompanied by a paying adult.
RSVP No reservations required.