Connecting Business and Community in Las Vegas

Why Vegas is Awesome was established to not only spread the word about what is happening around town, but to be a resource for locals who want to patron businesses that deliver excellent customer service. 

The Dominguez-Martin Group of Keller Williams Realty Southwest Las Vegas has been selling Las Vegas, Summerlin, and Henderson real estate for years and is happy to bring you the best service professionals in the business that can help you through the home buying process, the everyday needs of home ownership and connecting you with Las Vegas professionals looking to share and grow their business and provide you service unparalleled to any.

The Dominguez- Martin Group has built a team that includes real estate service providers, and vendors that are happy to serve Las Vegas home owners in all aspects of the home buying process from the beginning the mortgage loan process, clearing title, securing title insurance, and recording ownership, matching you with a Real Estate Attorney as needed, and helping with finding a property inspector. Below are some resources to help you find your favorites as we recommend our favorites for carpet care, landscape and lawn care , Custom Closets & Cabinets, Flooring, Blinds & Shutters, Painting, Pool Services & Maintenance, Bankruptcy Lawyer,  Health Care Insurance, Auto, Personal, Commercial, Life & Health Insurance and Auto Glass & Trimming

Please share with us your best business experiences and recommendations.  We want to hear about businesses that gave you the best customer service and exceeded your expectations. We want to do business with them and connect them with others. 

We would appreciate and value your input! Let's spread the word for those deserving local, small businesses working hard to deliver and help them thrive!

Check out the Dominguez-Martin Group’s website and watch their Home Buying 101 Video Series and WhyVegasIsAwesome Video Series and Blog for more Las Vegas community and service affiliate information. Connect with them and their extensive Las Vegas business network by calling 702.582.9088 or logging onto www.DominguezMartinGroup.com

Written By Nickel Lowman  

Dominguez-Martin Group
6180 Brent Thurman Way, Ste. 100
Las Vegas, NV 89148
702.582.9088
www.DominguezMartinGroup.com

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Take the Plunge Las Vegas & Henderson Residents- Its the annual Polar Bear Plunge

Polar Bear Plunge

January 10, 2015
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Henderson, Nev. – Get ready to “bear” the ice cold water at Whitney Ranch Aquatic Complex, 1575 C Galleria Dr., at the City of Henderson’s Polar Bear Plunge. The all-ages event takes place from noon to 3 p.m. on Saturday, January 10. Admission is $5 per person. Admission applies to each person wishing to take part in or watch the event. Register online at cityofhenderson.com (activity code 136708) or at any recreation center or indoor pool.

Brave participants will ride down the slides of the unheated outdoor activity pool and plunge into the icy water below. The event also includes winter treats, a bounce house and a variety of hands-on activities. Prizes and goody bags will be given to the first 100 participants to enroll.

The Polar Bear Plunge is not recommended for those with heart conditions or high blood pressure. Children under the age of 8 must be supervised by a parent/guardian within arm’s reach at all times, including in the water. All pool rules apply.

For additional information, visit cityofhenderson.com or call 702-267-5870. Find us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter.

About City of Henderson: Incorporated in 1953, Henderson is Nevada’s second largest city with nearly 280,000 residents. Henderson is a premier city, nationally recognized for its stunning parks, trails, master-planned communities, outstanding quality of life and patriotic past. Recognized as one of America’s Best Places to Live (MONEY and Liveability.com), one of America’s Best Cities (Business Week), one of the top six safest cities in America (Forbes, InsuranceProviders.com, Law Street Media, Movato.com), and a Bicycle Friendly Community (League of American Bicyclists), Henderson is a progressive and vibrant city committed to maintaining premier amenities and services for all who chose to live, learn, work and play in Henderson…a place to call home. Search for Henderson homes for sale.

Reblogged from: http://www.cityofhenderson.com/ 
Nickel Lowman  Dominguez-Martin Group
6180 Brent Thurman Way, Ste. 100
Las Vegas, NV 89148
702.582.9088
www.DominguezMartinGroup.com

Top 5 Things to Do This Weekend In Vegas, January 2-4, 2015

01.02.2015 Vegas Is Awesome... Every week we put out a Top 5 List of favorite hot spots, tourist attractions and local's favorites to enjoy and share during the weekend because we know there is so much more than what most people know Vegas to be. Subscribe and follow us at  #WhyVegaIsAwesome. Below are our top family friendly picks of fun things to do this weekend in Las Vegas. 

 
 Caesars Chalet Ice Rink
Caesars Chalet Ice Rink Vegas’ coolest seasonal attraction, Caesars Chalet, brings ice skating to the Strip through next week. 3570 Las Vegas Blvd., Las Vegas, NV 89153
It runs 11 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. daily today through Jan. 11, 2015. Ring in the New Year and enjoy some fun before heading back to school by heading over to do some skating on the Caesars Palace fountain and taking in dramatic Strip views.

Price: $20.00

 

Town Square Train & Children’s Park
Town Square Train runs everyday! Monday-Thursday 12pm-8pm, Friday and Saturday 12pm-9pm, Sunday 11am-7pm. You can purchase tickets at the Concierge for $3 and then catch the train next to Sketchers and Fossil across from the park. 6605 Las Vegas Blvd South, Las Vegas, NV 89119
Ready. Set. Play! The Children’s Park at Town Square provides hours of fun for kids of all ages. Located adjacent to Town Square Park, the Children’s Park features a Pop Jet fountain, tree house, hedge maze, playhouses and more.

Highlights include:
A tree house located within a 42-foot tall live Oak tree that features a rock wall, slides and a fort that connects to the tree house by a bridge. A Pop-Jet Fountain. A hedge maze. A children’s stage for storytelling, performances and more. Shade sails and a drinking fountain to keep cool in the summer.
Price: Free-$3.00

Glittering Lights
Don’t miss the Glittering Lights Display- Sunday is your last chance to catch the Glittering Lights display for the 2014-2015 Holiday Season. It’s been around now for 14 years in southern Nevada. The premier drive through light show features hundreds of light displays that make up a holiday wonderland with millions of lights glittering along the 2.5 mile course at the famous Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
Las Vegas Motor Speedway, 7000 Las Vegas Blvd. N. Las Vegas, NV 89115
10 minutes from the Spaghetti Bowl.
Hours: Friday, Saturday 5:30 – 10 p.m. , Sunday 5:30 – 9 p.m.

Bikes & Blues @CHEERS BAR

Go where everyone knows your name and where many will arrive on motorcycle at the Cheers Bar with live Rock n Blues music. The fun starts at 5 pm. FREE POOL tables. $3 wells & $2 pints. NFL packages. Cheap fun LOCAL. 1220 E. Harmon, Las Vegas, NV 89119

Show Stoppers
Steve Wynn's Show Stoppers brings a vibrant and talented cast of 35 singers and dancers, backed by an on-stage 31-piece orchestra, to the intimate Encore Theater with dazzling scenery and costumes. The show features a reinvented collection of the Broadway songs that make audiences literally stand up and cheer, created with the same unmistakable elegance and style that is uniquely Wynn.
The Wynn Las Vegas and Encore: 3131 Las Vegas Boulevard South, Las Vegas, NV 89109
Price: $100 - $150

Written By Nickel Lowman

 Dominguez-Martin Group 

6180 Brent Thurman Way, Ste. 100 Las Vegas, NV 89148 

702.582.9088 www.WhyVegasIsAwesome.com

Be Awesome Vegas & Recycle Your Christmas Tree

FREE Christmas Tree Recycling

It’s that time of year and the weekend when most of us are removing the Holiday decorations and storing away the lights and holiday ornaments. But what do you do with the tree?

The Conservation District of Southern Nevada, Springs Preserve along with the Christmas Tree Recycling Committee and many local business are supporting the environment and green cause  be hosting the Annual Christmas Tree Recycling Program Now through - January 15. Drop off your cut Christmas tree for FREE at over 20 convenient locations around the Valley.

Helpful Tips:

Most locations are open 24 hours a day for drop off, but call to be sure. For more information on locations nearest you or hours of operation, you can call Tara Pike-Nordstom at UNLV Rebel Recycling at (702) 895-3760.

Before dropping off your tree, remove all non-organic objects, such as lights, wire, tinsel, ornaments and nails. (I don’t know about you, but that means removing everything from the tree. I don’t remember ever decorating with organic decorations or lights.) Foreign objects can harm volunteers (we wouldn’t want that), and chipping machines that mulch the trees. Flocked trees cannot be recycled, because unfortunately, most flocking is toxic, these trees will end up in the landfill, all others will be recycled. Below are the locations accepting your Christmas trees for the recycling program.

Boulder City

Bravo Ball Field Parking Lot
891 Avenue B

North Las Vegas

Aviary Park
6650 Aviary Way 

Cheyenne Sports Complex
3500 E. Cheyenne


Craig Ranch Golf Course
628 W. Craig Road 


Lowe's
2570 E. Craig Road 


Seastrand Park
6330 Camino Eldorado

Henderson

Acacia Park
50 Casa Del Fuego 


Anthem Hills Park
2256 Reunion Dr.


Arroyo Grande Sports Complex
298 Arroyo Grande Blvd.


Lowe's
1401 S. Boulder Highway


Lowe's
440 Marks Street


Mission Hills Park
551 Mission Drive


Pecos Legacy Park
150 N. Pecos Road


Whitney Ranch Recreation Center
1575 Galleria Dr.


Morrell Park
500 Harris St. (at Basic Road)

City of Las Vegas/Clark County

Bruce Trent Park
8851 Vegas Dr.


Desert Breeze Park
8275 Spring Mountain Road


Lone Mountain Park
4445 N. Jensen


Lowe's
2465 N. Nellis Boulevard


Lowe's
5050 S. Fort Apache Road


Lowe's
7550 W. Washington


Lowe's
6050 W. Craig Road


Lowe's
5825 S. Eastern Avenue


Lowe's
7751 N. El Capitan Way


Lowe's
2875 E. Charleston Boulevard


Lowe's
4625 W. Charleston Boulevard


NV Division of Forestry Nursery
in Floyd Lamb Park at Tule Springs
9600 Tule Springs Road (US-95 N at Durango)


Springs Preserve
333 S. Valley View Blvd.


Sunset Park
2601 E. Sunset


Sunny Springs Park
7620 Golden Talon Ave.


UNLV Rebel Recycling
Flamingo & Swenson (SE corner)
 

Be awesome Vegas, and recycle your Christmas Tree

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Written By Nickel Lowman 

Dominguez-Martin Group
6180 Brent Thurman Way, Ste. 100
Las Vegas, NV 89148
702.582.9088
www.WhyVegasIsAwesome.com

NEW YEAR’S EVE 2014 ROAD CLOSURE INFORMATION

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Ring in 2015 this New Year on the Las Vegas Strip with Fireworks, Road Closures...

and over 300,000 visitors and locals, who are expected to fill the frosty streets of Las Vegas Blvd. this New Year’s Eve. Las Vegas Metro Police Department has issued the following list of street closures and time frames for the super-sized street party. Plan accordingly, dress warm the forecast says it will be chilly and near freezing. Don’t be left out in the cold, expect the casinos to be packed, with many closing their doors before midnight, to assure the fire codes and maximum capacities are not exceeded. The 6pm curfew for minors under 18 will be strictly enforced and will run until 5am New Year’s Day, so parents stay close to your youngsters. Metal and glass containers have been banned on the streets according to a city ordinance, so plastic glass wear is your toasting vessel of choice. Keep in mind, large bags and backpacks are not allowed. Celebrate Vegas Style and make this year one to remember!

NEW YEAR’S EVE 2014 ROAD CLOSURE INFORMATION

DOWNTOWN/FREMONT STREET EXPERIENCE:

4:00 p.m.–The Fremont Street Experience will be closed to the public.

6:00 p.m.–The Fremont Street Experience gates open for entertainment.

LAS VEGAS BLVD (STRIP) CLOSURE INFORMATION:

NOTE: Throughout the evening, east-west travel on Sahara Avenue, Mandalay Bay Road, Desert Inn Road, Frank Sinatra Drive, Koval Lane, Russell Road, US95 and -215 will remain unrestricted. Harmon Avenue/Bridge will be limited to vehicle traffic from the West leading to City Center by hotels guests only. Vehicle traffic on Harmon Avenue, East of Las Vegas Boulevard, will be limited to hotel properties.

Below is a schedule of the anticipated road closures and re-openings.

NOTE: Road closure times are approximate and subject to change without notice.

• 5:00 p.m.--Closing of off ramps from I-15 onto eastbound Tropicana Avenue, Flamingo Road and Spring Mountain Road by NHP/NDOT begins.
• 5:45 p.m.--The closing of all other streets, roads and alleys leading Westbound onto Las Vegas Boulevard between Sahara Avenue and Mandalay Bay Road from Koval Lane will begin.
• 6:00 p.m.--All streets, roads and alleys leading onto Las Vegas Boulevard between Sahara Avenue and Mandalay Bay Road will be closed with all barricades in place.
• 6:15 p.m.--L.V.M.P.D. Traffic Officers begin clearing all vehicular traffic off Las Vegas Boulevard between Sahara Avenue and Mandalay Bay Road.
• 6:30 p.m.--Las Vegas Boulevard along with all inbound roads leading onto Las Vegas Boulevard are Fully closed to vehicle traffic.
• 6:30 p.m.--All Moving walkways, elevators and escalators leading to or crossing Las Vegas Boulevard will be shut off.
• Approximately 6:30 p.m.--Las Vegas Boulevard fully opens to pedestrian traffic.
• 12:00 a.m.-12:15 a.m.--Fireworks show takes place on Strip and Fremont Street.--LAS VEGAS BLVD (STRIP)

RE-OPENING INFORMATION:

Note: All re-opening times are approximate.

• 12:15 a.m.--All Moving walkways, elevators and escalators leading to or crossing Las Vegas Boulevard will resume operation.
• 1:30 a.m.--All celebrations normally subside. Barricade removal begins
• 2:00 a.m.--Street sweepers begin clean up, working from South to North.
• 3:30 a.m.–Reopening of off ramps from I-15 onto Eastbound Tropicana Avenue, Flamingo Road and Spring Mountain Road by NHP /NDOT begins. All other streets, roads and alleys leading onto Las Vegas Boulevard between Sahara Avenue and Russell Road will begin re-opening.

Written By Nickel Lowman

With Content from LVMP.com

Dominguez-Martin Group
6180 Brent Thurman Way, Ste. 100
Las Vegas, NV 89148
702.582.9088
www.WhyVegasIsAwesome.com