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Photo Above: Renderings of new hotel, parking, and medical building space for the Las Vegas Medical District in Ward 1, recently approved by Las Vegas City Council.
March 7, 2022
Dear Neighbors,
Happy Women's History Month, Purim, International Earth Day, and St. Patrick's Day! As we enter into March, I am reminded of the long journey it has been since March of 2020, when the COVID-19 pandemic hit our valley the hardest and the sacrifices we all made to keep each other healthy.
Staying healthy and making sure that Las Vegas stays safe have been two of my top priorities as your representative, and I will continue to push for investments in the Medical District to ensure we are prepared for anything to come, as a community.
A few days ago, I had the opportunity to meet the incoming doctors and healthcare professionals who will be practicing medicine right here in Ward 1, when I stopped by the Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV's White Coat Ceremony to meet the Class of 2024 graduates. Our future looks bright!
I also had the opportunity to meet with Las Vegas Fire & Rescue's Bomb Squad to learn more about the work they do to keep the Las Vegas valley safe from disasters. Hearing from both front-line workers and medical professionals has not only been fun, but rewarding, as we continue investing in these essential programs and resources.
This month, I look forward to joining the community in exciting events that will benefit Ward 1 businesses and nonprofit organizations.
Later this month, I'm excited to meet neighbors for our monthly Brews with Brian event, hosted at the Sporting Life Bar, a local Ward 1 small business. If you're interested in attending, please email my staff to RSVP for your seat! I want to hear from you when it comes to all things neighborhoods and more.
In the meantime, I wish you and your family a safe, and healthy start to this new month. If there is anything my team or I can do to assist you, please don't hesitate to reach out!
Very Truly Yours,
Brian Knudsen
ICYMI: News From Your Councilman
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LAS VEGAS FIRE AND RESCUE'S BOMB SQUAD
Around the clock, Las Vegas Fire and Rescue is keeping Ward 1 safe from harm. I was grateful to learn more about Las Vegas Fire and Rescue's Bomb Squad and the important work they are doing to protect us from disasters. I also had the opportunity to try on a heavy-duty blast suit!
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NEVADA READING WEEK!
For many students in the Clark County School District, last week was the time to read a book! It was great stopping by Vegas Verdes Elementary School to read to first-grade students. Thanks to Ms. Sumlin and Principal Grondahl for letting me stop by! I look forward to reading to more Ward 1 schools.
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PAINTING CURBS AND CLEANING UP TRASH AROUND JAMES DOWN TOWERS
My team, the city of Las Vegas Office of Community Services, and local Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints volunteers joined together to help repaint sun-beaten fire lanes and curbs, and clean up trash at the James Down Senior Towers! My team and I look forward to continuing our partnerships with local churches to provide volunteer opportunities to youth, and look forward to more events to keep Ward 1 looking the best it can be!
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RECOGNIZING THE MEDICAL RESERVE CORPS AT CITY HALL
Last month, I hosted a small gathering at Las Vegas City Hall to show appreciation to our Southern Nevada Health District Medical Reserve Corps volunteers for their work throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. On top of their day jobs, they volunteer to keep others healthy -- that should be recognized! Congratulations to all those who put in volunteer hours. I look forward to recognizing more of you as this year unfolds!
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Upcoming Events!
March Brews with Brian at Sporting Life Bar!
Join Team Knudsen for this month's Brews with Brian event at Sporting Life Bar, 4570
W. Sahara Ave. We'll provide the first round of drinks, and you'll have the opportunity to hear from Councilman Knudsen on new developments for Ward 1 -- from our upcoming Rancho-Oakey dog park to investments in the Las Vegas Medical District. You won't want to miss this event!
RSVP for the event at ward1@lasvegasnevada.gov!
Strong Start Academy Elementary School
An online interest form for the new Strong Start Academy Elementary School is now available at www.lasvegasnevada.gov/StrongStart. Those with children entering kindergarten, first or second grade should fill out the interest form that is available through Thursday, April 14.
The Las Vegas City Council approved a resolution to fund the new nonprofit charter school with a grant of up to $1 million. The new school, known as the Strong Start Academy Elementary School, is set to open in August offering kindergarten through second grade. The nonprofit was recently granted a charter by the Nevada State Public Charter School Authority. The school will be overseen by a nonprofit board designated by the City Council. The board, which currently has one vacancy, named long-time educator Miriam Benitez executive director.
The school will plan to add one grade level each year until it offers kindergarten through fifth grade. The student-to-teacher ratio will be 20:1 for all grade levels throughout the charter term (six years).
Year one of the school will have 180 students enrolled, and at capacity the school will have 360 students. If interest is greater than first-year capacity, a lottery will be held to determine who will be enrolled.
The educational model of the school is a dual-language immersion, bilingual education in English and Spanish.
The Strong Start Academy Elementary School will offer an equitable, high-quality and innovative educational school model to support the communities of Wards 1, 3 and 5. The communities that the school aims to serve are traditionally and significantly underserved populations with students attending one-star and two-star schools.
Discover Las Vegas
We have created a one-stop shop for all of our events, activities and classes with Discover Las Vegas.
Those wanting to discover all of our recreational, cultural and educational offerings can visit www.lasvegasnevada.gov/Discover to access a convenient calendar, sign up for classes, buy tickets and see event listings. In addition, we have published a Discover Las Vegas magazine that is available at the city’s community centers.
We offer hundreds of events and activities ranging from major community-wide celebrations like the annual Las Vegas Days Parade and Las Vegas Bluegrass Festival to neighborhood cleanups, classes, sports and more. Via www.lasvegasnevada.gov/Discover, one can easily navigate to youth or adult sports leagues, lifeguarding classes or see when the next performance of the award-winning Rainbow Company Youth Theatre will be, just to name a few.
Tickets On Sale Now For March Performances
Storytelling And The Amazing Bubble Man At Charleston Heights Arts Center
Free “Bedtime Stories” At The Historic Fifth Street School
The city of Las Vegas is sponsoring several performances during March, including dance, storytelling and The Amazing Bubble Man at the Charleston Heights Arts Center. Also featured are free performances of “Bedtime Stories” at The Historic Fifth Street School Auditorium.
StorySLAM: Home
Saturday, March 12, 7 p.m.
Pay what you wish, from $1 to $50 per ticket.
Charleston Heights Arts Center 800 S. Brush St.
Back by popular demand, a “StorySLAM” is a celebration of words and experiences that shape and define who we are. Members of the Las Vegas community will share their own personal, genuine “Home” stories with the audience. The evening will be hosted by former Clark County Poet Laureate Vogue Robinson. (The show material may be unsuitable for children under 13; parental guidance is suggested.) Purchase tickets online at https://ci.ovationtix.com/35056/production/1101610.
“Bedtime Stories”
7 p.m. Wednesday-Thursday, Saturday, March 16-17, 19; and Thursday/Saturday, March 17 & 19 at 9 p.m.
Free and open to the public; reserve auditorium seats in advance at
https://ci.ovationtix.com/35056/performance/11017323.
The Historic Fifth Street School Auditorium, 401 S. Fourth St.
There is limited free parking at the Historic Fifth Street School at Fourth Street and Clark Avenue, with additional metered street parking in the area and a paid parking garage across Fourth Street (with access from Third Street between Clark and Lewis avenues).
“Bedtime Stories” is a coming-of-age live radio-style play voiced entirely by author Thomas Dudkiewicz. Conceived by Dutch collective URLAND, “Bedtime Stories” is an immersive storytelling experience with surround sound and many special effects, so reserving seats in advance is highly recommended for an optimal audio/visual experience. Seating is limited to 90 guests per show. “Bedtime Stories” was the breakout hit of the Singapore International Festival of Arts and also has fascinated audiences at the Oerol Festival, the Brisbane Festival, and on a tour of Holland. (The show material may be unsuitable for children under 13; parental guidance is suggested.)
The Amazing Bubble Man
Saturday, March 26, 2 p.m.
Reserved Seat Tickets: $15, plus $2.50 fees.
Charleston Heights Arts Center 800 S. Brush St.
Louis Pearl is the amazing bubble man. He has been thrilling audiences around the world for nearly 30 years with the art, magic, science and fun of bubbles. Pearl combines comedy and artistry with audience participation and enough spellbinding bubble tricks to keep everyone mesmerized. From square bubbles, bubbles inside bubbles, fog-filled bubbles, giant bubbles, and bubble volcanoes, the Amazing Bubble Man conjures shrieks of laughter and gasps of amazement from all ages. Purchase tickets online at https://ci.ovationtix.com/35056/performance/11000511.
Stay Connected!
For more information, call 702-229-6405.
lasvegasnevada.gov/ward1
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