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Good morning, Las Vegas. The calendar still says summer, but northwest Las Vegas is offering a better argument: youth soccer at Crossings Park, named bands from Summerlin to Santa Fe and five afternoons that stay out of triple digits. Around here, that qualifies as the first draft of fall.
In today’s Northwest Digest:
Darius Rucker at Red Rock
Soccer for little feet
Your Skye Story
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WEEK AHEAD
Thursday, September 17
Living Well Senior Expo: 2nd Annual Pirate Day · 10 a.m. · Suncoast Hotel and Casino, 9090 Alta Drive. Free and open to all, with health screenings, Medicare guidance and more than 50 exhibitors; costumes are welcome. Details →
Cardio & Carbs (Social 5K) · 6 p.m. · Red Rock Running Company, 7900 W. Tropical Parkway, Suite 130. Free, open to all paces and followed by a finish at Wahoo’s; arrive early for a raffle ticket. Details →
Conscious Women’s Circle · 6 p.m. · The Salt Room, 1958 Village Center Circle. A small-group wellness session inside the salt cave; $10 and a reservation is required. Details →
🍽️ Today’s Deal: Grimaldi’s Pizzeria — $3 off starters and salads, $2 off select drinks and $10 off bottles of wine from 3 to 5 p.m. Dine-in only; price and selection may vary by location; alcohol is 21+.
Friday, September 18
🧸 Toddler Time · 11 a.m. to noon · Springs Preserve, Bearpoppy Room, 333 S. Valley View Boulevard. Stories and hands-on activities for ages 5 and under. Included with general admission or free for members; no reservation, but seats fill quickly. Details →
👓 Vision Forward for Veterans · 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. · West Las Vegas Library, second-floor Flex Room, 1861 N. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard. Eligible blind and low-vision veterans can train with Ray-Ban Meta AI glasses and receive a pair at no cost after completing the session. Limited to 25 veterans; register and bring a charged compatible smartphone and proof of service. Register →
Friday Nite Live: ’90s Station · 7 p.m. · Trails Park, Summerlin. Bring lawn seating for a free neighborhood concert; seating opens at 6 p.m. Details →
🎶 Serpentine Fire: The Music of Earth, Wind & Fire · 7:30 p.m. · Summerlin Library, 1771 Inner Circle Drive. Tyriq Johnson and his band bring “September,” “Let’s Groove” and more to the library stage. Free, with first-come seating. Details →
Saturday, September 19
Fall Soccer for Ages 2–8 · 9 a.m. · Crossings Park, 1111 Crestdale Lane. A coach-led introduction for young players; registration is likely required. Details →
Free Class: Drip Irrigation · 9 a.m. · Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Boulevard. A practical desert-yard workshop; advance registration is required. Details →
Frogs and Froglets: “Frogs of Red Rock Canyon” · 10–11:30 a.m. · Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area. A ranger-led program near the visitor center. Register at 702-515-5367. Details →
Las Vegas Oddities & Curiosities Expo 2026 · 10 a.m. · World Market Center. Taxidermy, art and sideshow material; $15 in advance or $20 at the door, with children 12 and under free. Details →
Sunset Sound Bath with Horses · 6 p.m. · Healing Hooves, 7530 Sisk Road. Crystal bowls and therapy horses on sandy footing; $45, ages 18+, waiver required. Details →
Scorpion Search Night Hike · 6:45–8:45 p.m. · Red Rock Canyon. Bring a flashlight for a blacklight search with a ranger. Register at 702-515-5367. Details →
Sunday, September 20
Gears & Grinds Vegas · 8 a.m. · Baguette Cafe, 8324 W. Rafael Rivera Way. Free cars-and-coffee gathering; anything on wheels is welcome. Details →
Connect Through the Lens: Photography Guided Hike · 5:45–7:45 p.m. · Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area. A ranger-led photography hike timed for evening light. Register at 702-515-5367. Details →
Monday, September 21
Writer’s Workshop · 9:30–11:30 a.m. · Pinnacle Meeting Room, Sun City Summerlin. The group meets on the first three Mondays; visitors are welcome on the first and third Mondays. Confirm access before going. Club directory →
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NORTHWEST BRIEFING
📖 Skye Canyon is collecting neighborhood stories. Residents can submit a “Skye Story” for a chance at a $500 Taste of Skye Canyon prize from Century Communities. The winner is due to be announced Oct. 12. See the entry details.
🚸 Summerlin is asking drivers to slow down near schools. A Sept. 9 safety push brought Summerlin Sam, local sports mascots and public-safety partners to Lummis Elementary and other area schools. The useful takeaway is simple: expect more children on the sidewalks and ease off the gas during drop-off and pickup. Read the Summerlin update.
Local Weather Forecast
MARKETS
Thursday
Fresh52 at Skye Canyon Park · 4–8 p.m. · 10111 W. Skye Canyon Park Drive, lower parking lot. Details →
Friday
Garden Farms at Centennial Hills Hospital · 11 a.m.–2 p.m. · 6900 N. Durango Drive, main lobby. Details →
Saturday
Las Vegas Farmers Market at Downtown Summerlin · 9 a.m.–2 p.m. · The Pavilion, 1980 Festival Plaza Drive. Details →
Centennial Hills Farmers Market · 9 a.m.–1 p.m. · 7530 Nicklin Street. Details →
Monday
Fresh52 at Sun City Summerlin · 9 a.m.–1 p.m. · 9107 Del Webb Boulevard. The public listing does not state a resident restriction; confirm access if needed. Details →
LIVE MUSIC LOWDOWN
Thursday, September 17
T-bones Chophouse | Live Entertainment | 10 AM - 4:50 PM
Hawthorn Grill | Live Entertainment | Evening
Rouge Room | Live DJ | 9 PM
Rouge Room | Victory Lounge / If Only You Knew | Doors 7 PM
Round Bar | DJ Rusty’s Dance Party | 9 PM - Midnight
Friday, September 18
4949 Lounge | Live DJ | 10 AM - 4:50 PM
T-bones Chophouse | Live Entertainment | 10 AM - 4:50 PM
The Charcoal Room | Live Entertainment | 10 AM - 4:50 PM
Rooting 4 U | Open Mic | 6 PM
Lobby Bar(Red Rock) | Live Entertainment | 6 - 10 PM
Round Bar | Live Entertainment | 7 PM - Midnight
Wineaux | Live Music | 7:30 PM
Hawthorn Grill | Live Entertainment | Evening
The Summit | Retro Parti | 6 - 8 PM; doors 4:30 PM | $20
Trails Park | Friday Nite Live: ’90s Station | 7 PM
Summerlin Library | Serpentine Fire: Earth, Wind & Fire tribute | 7:30 PM
Sandbar at Red Rock | Darius Rucker | 8 PM; doors 7 PM
Rocks Lounge | ’80s Night | 9 - 11 PM | 21+
Chrome Showroom | Tre’Sure | 9 - 11 PM | 21+
Saturday, September 19
DTS Farmers Market | Live Music | 9 AM - 2 PM
4949 Lounge | Live DJ | 10 AM - 4:50 PM
T-bones Chophouse | Live Entertainment | 10 AM - 4:50 PM
The Charcoal Room | Live Entertainment | 10 AM - 4:50 PM
Lobby Bar(Red Rock) | Live Entertainment | 6 - 10 PM
Round Bar | Live Entertainment | 7 PM - Midnight
Wineaux | Live Music | 7:30 PM
Hawthorn Grill | Live Entertainment | Evening
Sambalatte | Live Entertainment | Morning - Early Afternoon
Rouge La Plage | Paradise Fever Take Over | Doors 11 AM
Rouge Room | Rouge Noir | Doors 7 PM
Chrome Showroom | The Lovin’ Spoonful & The Hollies Greatest Hits starring Terry Sylvester | 8 PM; doors 7 PM
Rocks Lounge | Empire Records | 9 - 11 PM | 21+
Sunday, September 20
T-bones Chophouse | Live Entertainment | 10 AM - 4:50 PM
Sambalatte | Live Entertainment | Morning - Early Afternoon
Rouge La Plage | Zac Hex | Benjo | Doors 11 AM
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