http://lasvegashomes.com/blog/archive_201811/sort_entrydatetime-desc/ Everyone knows that the Friday after Thanksgiving is Black Friday. Instead of shopping at big box stores, we want to challenge you to spend the day with your family and participate in Small Business Saturday® instead. In our latest Las Vegas Real Estate Report video, Bob Hamrick talks about the revitalization of Downtown Las Vegas. One of the reasons we are seeing a change in DTLV is because of the many individuals dedicating to supporting new businesses and growing the community. No matter where you live in the Las Vegas Valley, there are ways that you can participate in Small Business Saturday® to help your community thrive. Here are 5 of our favorite events happening around the valley. (Click on each photo for more information.) The Arts District At this pop-up market, you will find unique gifts and stocking stuffers while enjoying complimentary hot cocoa and cider. Spring ValleyShop independent fashion brands and enjoy beloved local restaurants in the Gramercy courtyard.  SummerlinTivoli Village is hosting a farmers market with local vendors and live music.HendersonLocal children's boutique, Strawberry Cookie is hosting a charity event where you can shop while the kids meet Santa.The Arts District (2) All businesses around Main Street, including Antique Alley and Arts Square, are hosting events and giveaways. Have a great long weekend and happy Thanksgiving! http://lasvegashomes.com/blog/21110/5-ways-to-show-support-to-small-businesses-this-weekend/ Wed, 21 Nov 2018 11:40:52 -0800 If you don't have anything fun planned, you're in luck! I have put together a list of local events that might interest you. Click on the photos below to see my favorite events happening in each category. Do you want more events to choose from? Click HERE to download the Friday Buzz, a local’s concierge guide to Las Vegas entertainment. http://lasvegashomes.com/blog/21109/events-happening-in-the-las-vegas-valley-the-weekend-of-november-16th/ Fri, 16 Nov 2018 01:23:54 -0800 Veterans Day is an important day for showing appreciation to past and present military members. Inspired by the work many of our agents and employees do for military veterans and their families, we have come up with 15 ideas for you to express your gratitude. Whether you want to do something nice for a military member in your life or make a meaningful contribution to veterans everywhere, there is something on this list for you! Take a moment out of your day to call a veteran in your life to say thank you. It is a simple task but makes an impact.Many restaurants in the Las Vegas Valley are offering veteran and military discounts all weekend long. Check out THIS LIST of Veterans Day discounts. Donate to Puppies Behind Bars, a wonderful program that trains prison inmates to raise service dogs for wounded war veterans and first responders.Start a Victories for Veterans Challenge for disabled veterans. This program allows you to set a personal fitness goal and create a personal fundraising page to share with family and friends to help you meet your goals.Cheer on the teams participating in the 2018 Honor Ride.Take your favorite Veteran for BBQ and a free pint at CraftHaus Brewery. You can RSVP HERE.  Spend meaningful time with your family and friends creating care packages and writing letters to active military members. Donate to Honor Flight, a non-profit organization that fly’s WWII Veterans to Washington DC to visit their memorial. Help Future generations remember their stories. The Veterans History Project collects, preserves and makes personal accounts of American war Veterans accessible for future generations to hear first-hand accounts to better understand the realities of war. Help keep veterans off the street by donating or volunteering your time to the National Coalition for Homeless Veterans. Visit and pay respects to the traveling Vietnam Veterans War Memorial in Las Vegas through Sunday. Located at 500 S. Las Vegas Blvd.Donate food, clothing or toiletries to Veterans Village Las Vegas.Share THIS PAGE  on your social media to raise awareness and help bring female veteran housing to Las Vegas.Participate in a virtual adoption of a horse at the Las Vegas Horses4heroes. An organization that works with veterans who suffer from PTSD and their families. Attend the Veterans Day Parade in Downtown Las Vegas.Carol Crowder and Kelly Waggoner of the Crowder Team along with Kristi Pritchett and Annie Manderscheid Zaic, who are members of the CBPR leadership team are founding members of Side by Side Veterans, a community outreach platform for veteran causes that strives to assist nonprofits in their mission to help local veterans and rally the community to lend their support. They recently held their 4th Annual Veterans Fair at Floyd Lamb Park.  Share this post on your Facebook page to spread the love and appreciation even farther. Don't forget to tag #CBPR to let us know if you plan on participating in any of these activities! http://lasvegashomes.com/blog/21108/15-ways-to-show-appreciation-on-veterans-day/ Thu, 08 Nov 2018 02:54:00 -0800