šŸ¢ Primary Voting, Lots of Events & Weird Turtle Trivia

It's a hot one today - remember to hydrate!

June 11, 2024 ā€¢ Estimated Reading Time: 11 minutes

TODAYā€™S WIND DOWN BROUGHT TO YOU WITH

Happy Tuesday Afternoon, Neighbor!

Last Tuesday, we told you about the Nevada SPCA annual pet calendar contest, and youā€™ve still got a few days left to enter your supermodel pet. But now the SPCA have sweetened the deal. For your $20 entry fee, your pet will be included in a collage page in the calendar AND youā€™ll get a calendar for free. So, if you havenā€™t entered yet, you have until Friday.

In other news, Nevada ranks #12 in road rage, according to a report by ConsumerAffairs. I know what youā€™re thinking - ā€œNo way! That couldnā€™t possibly include this city thatā€™s so lovely to drive in and where I never see people acting crazy on the road.ā€ My first thought was, ā€œIā€™m surprised weā€™re so low, to be honest.ā€ Must be the rural areas keeping us in check.

Also, itā€™s Making Life Beautiful Day, so if you feel like it, do something that adds some beauty to the world. Hold open a door. Plant a flower. Try not to run anyone off the road.

In today's Summerlin City Wind Down:

  • Today's Happy Hours šŸ·

  • Did You Know? šŸ¢

  • Today's Restaurant Specials + Restaurant Week Preview šŸŒ®

  • Today's Events & Live Music šŸŽµ

  • Staying In? Check Out These Awesome Things šŸ‘

Let's get to it. See you on the other side.

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TODAYā€™S HAPPY HOURS

There are a few singles events meeting up at area restaurants tonight, wisely over Happy Hour, so weā€™re going to those places too. Hereā€™s where you might be able to hook up a little friendly conversation with your discount drink tonight.

Prefer to be where the people arenā€™t? See our list of Tuesday Happy Hours in Summerlin.

Did You Know? šŸ¢

Desert tortoises can give birth for up to 15 years after initial mating.

And, yes, that means exactly what it sounds like. Female desert tortoises can store viable sperm from a single mating session for years, releasing it gradually to fertilize eggs over time. That means, any time years after mating, a female desert tortoise can become pregnant and give birth. And theyā€™re not the only species that does this. Some sharks and snakes do it too, including the rattlesnake.

As horrifying as this prospect might sound to many of us - talk about delayed delivery! - for desert tortoises this evolutionary marvel is a literal lifesaver. In the harsh, unpredictable environments of deserts, the ability to produce offspring over many years increases the chances of species survival, even if mates are scarce and conditions are tough. It's kind of like nature's way of saying, "Why put all your eggs in one basket when you can literally spread them out over 15 years?"

TODAYā€™S RESTAURANT SPECIALS

If itā€™s Tuesday, itā€™s tacos. At least, thatā€™s where the deals are. Hereā€™s where you can get your taco fix at a discount tonight.

Or, if itā€™s a burger youā€™re feeling, you can get one for $7 tonight at John Cutter.

Got a vacation coming up? Donā€™t forget travel insurance! Itā€™s cheap and the peace of mind you need. Plus, travel is already stressful enough!

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LOCAL EVENTS TO CHECK OUT

Feeling a bit lackluster today, and think getting out of the house might help? Or maybe youā€™re feeling super-lustery, and want to make life beautiful by gracing the world with your presence?

Either way, there are a lot of places to shine (or sit in the corner) tonight, including indoors where the air conditioning is.

*For outdoor events, be sure to check their pages closer to event time. Some events may cancel due to the excessive heat.

Also, donā€™t forget about the Sports & Entertainment Career Fair earlier in the day tomorrow (1-3 pm), if thatā€™s of interest to you.

And, also tomorrow, the City of Las Vegas Department of Neighborhood Services will have representatives at Sahara West Library for a Q&A from 1-3 pm, so if you have any questions about services, how to report issues, or how to reach the right city department, you might want to clear some time in your schedule for that.

  • June Primary Voting

    Rainbow Library Meeting Room (and Various Area Locations)

    3150 N Buffalo Dr

    Until 7 pm

  • Pawsitive Difference Pet Rescue Adoption Event

    Three Dog Bakery

    2110 N Rampart Blvd

    2-6 pm

  • Happy Hour for Singles Over 40

    Fine Company

    10970 Rosemary Park Dr

    3-5 pm

  • Nine, Wine & Dine (Charity Golf Tournament)

    Eagle Crest Golf Course

    2203 Thomas W Ryan Blvd

    4 pm (Check-in Begins at 2 pm)

    When I last checked, there were still spectator tickets available!

  • Las Vegas Singles 55+ Meetup

    Bonefish Grill

    8701 W Charleston Blvd

    5-7 pm

  • Singles Meet (30s-40s)

    The Ridge Bar & Grill

    4570 S Hualapai Way

    5:30-8:30 pm

  • Guitaristsā€™ Night Out

    Summerlin Library

    1771 Inner Circle Dr

    6-7:30 pm

    Come play your guitar!

  • Fitness on the Lawn with PureBarre

    Downtown Summerlin Lawn

    1825 Festival Plaza Dr

    7-8 pm

    *BYO Yoga Mat & Water

  • Run Drink Las Vegas

    Frankieā€™s Uptown

    1770 Festival Plaza Dr

    7-9 pm

  • Geeks Who Drink (Trivia Night)

    Aces and Ales

    2801 N Tenaya Way

    7 pm

  • Trivia Night (The Simpsons)

    Slater's 50/50

    7511 W Lake Mead Blvd

    7 pm

  • Coed Soccer Meet-up (Adults)

    The Crossing Park

    1111 Crestdale Ln

    7:30-9:45 pm

    For more information and to reserve your spot, visit the event page

Itā€™s also discount day at the movies. You can get discounted tickets today at Regal Red Rock (11011 W Charleston Blvd), Regal Summerlin (2070 Park Centre Dr) or Cinemark Century Suncoast (9090 Alta Dr).

LIVE MUSIC

  • Darren Motamedy and Ronnie Rathers

    Grape Street CafƩ

    2120 Festival Plaza Dr

    6-9 pm

  • Patrick J. Dodd

    La Casa Cigar Lounge (Tivoli Village)

    430 S Rampart Blvd

    8:30 pm

STAYING IN TONIGHT? CHECK OUT THESE AWESOME THINGS

We like staying home too! If youā€™re looking for an interesting way to fill your evening, these things might do the trick.

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