Education

Getting Your Preschooler Ready for Kindergarten.

Kindergarten is an exciting time for children and parents’ lives.  It’s the beginning of the school journey.  For many children it is the first time getting a backpack and lunch box and being away from home.  Even children who have been in a preschool environment are bound to get some anxiety and nervous bellies.Before kindergarten starts there are some things you can do to make the transition for the kids and yourself a little easier.  A consistent bedtime routine will help...

Finance + Legal Services

Serving Our Kids

Beginning today, Diazo is proud to announce our partnership with Serving Our Kids Foundation to help provide weekend meal bags to food insecure children right here in our valley – and we are matching every dollar you donate up to $10,000!From now until March 25, your contribution at https://servingourkids.org/sok-x-diazo/ will be doubled! This organization is truly near and dear to our hearts and we picked March 25th because that is the date Laura is having her birthday party at SOK with the...

Health + Wellness

BODY SCULPTING IN HENDERSON

In today’s fast-paced world, achieving a toned and sculpted physique doesn’t have to mean undergoing invasive procedures. Non-invasive body sculpting treatments are growing in popularity as an effective way to contour and define your body without the risks, downtime, or discomfort associated with surgery. This trend has gained significant traction in Henderson, where an active and vibrant lifestyle often calls for wellness solutions that deliver results with convenience and ease. At The...

Arts + Culture

Fearlessly Stepping Into The Spotlight

Las Vegas photographer Casey Jade turns her lens toward deep, lasting transformation Article by Vivian Greggory | Photography by Casey Jade and Michael Roberts For years, Las Vegas readers have seen the world through Casey Jade’s eyes, creating portraits of Valley residents that feel like they are finally exhaling. But ask her what she really does now, and the answer reaches far beyond the camera.   She has evolved her business into Highest Self Studios, which she describes as “a...

Life + Culture

Love Local Impact

Celebrating nonprofits that strengthen Southern Nevada through compassion and community Article by Alexander Fraser Love is more than a sentiment in the Las Vegas Valley, it is a force that quietly powers families, protects the vulnerable, heals the wounded, and preserves the beauty of the place we call home. Every day, local nonprofits carry that love forward, often in ways the broader community never sees. In this special “Love Local” issue, we highlight four organizations whose missions are...

Life + Culture

Skyward in Pink

Local pilot helps turn a hot pink jet into a love letter to survivors, dreamers, and her city Article by Paige Candee | Photography by Casey Jade What began as a reporting assignment for Stephanie Goetz quickly became a firsthand experience when she took the controls of an airplane. An award-winning television news anchor, she climbed into the cockpit for a segment on aviation and felt her world tilt as the runway fell away. “The moment I put my hands on the yoke and felt the airplane lift off...

Life + Culture

Choosing Love by Choosing Yourself First

One local matchmaker and officiant shares how to create the foundation for meaningful companionship, and why love begins long before the first date Article by Jennifer Florendo Self-love isn’t a buzzword to Wanda Tracey, the Henderson-based matchmaker and officiant known for her thoughtful, introspective approach to pairing people. It is, she explains, the starting line for every healthy relationship. “Self-love is the foundation for everything,” she says. It shows up in companionship...

Food + Beverage

Pair Wine and Chocolate Like a Pro

Love chocolate? Love wine? Get tips on pairing the two for Valentine’s Day or any sweet day of the year! Article by Eve Bushman | Photography by Rachita Dhakal What happens when a winemaker and a chocolatier come together—and invite their teams to share expertise? The result is a thoughtfully crafted pairing, designed with intention from first sip to final bite. Welcome to a unique styling headed by local winemaker Steven Bowen for Charleston Peak Winery and local chocolatier Jean-Marie...

Education

The Heart Behind the Hallways

How Green Valley Christian School builds community in Henderson Article by Patranya Bhoolsuwan | Photography by GV Christian School Perched atop a hill at Sunset and Valle Verde, Green Valley Christian School has been a cornerstone of the Henderson community for more than four decades. What began as a small preschool in 1991 has flourished into a vibrant infant-through-12th-grade campus serving more than 850 students. For Executive Pastor Rebekah “Bekah” Withey, who has been part of the school...

Finance + Legal Services

Protecting Your Business

As your business grows, your legal needs grow with it. Many business owners move out of the early startup phase and into a more structured stage of development where systems, processes, and long-term goals come into focus. This phase brings opportunity, but it also requires more intentional planning. Sustainable growth depends not only on revenue and operations, but also on how well you manage risk, protect assets, and plan for the future. While every business is different, the...