Things to Do - Things to Do in Las Vegas

American Quarter Horse Association Silver Dollar Circuit

April 7th, 2009 bohannon Posted in Events, Interesting, Things to Do, las vegas Comments Off

There is always something new and different to do here in Las Vegas – that’s why it’s our favorite city! This last weekend, the Southpoint’s Equestrian Center hosted the American Quarter Horse Association Silver Dollar Circuit – free to the public to boot! The event brought back memories of The Coffman Team’s days of horse showing (like the time Andrea’s Quarter Horse, Little Bar, grabbed a cinnamon bun away from a little kid at the Ventura County Fair – that horse had a terrible sweet tooth, and wasn’t above a little thievery). The day spent at the show hasn’t convinced us to take up horse ownership again (the memories of waking up at 5:00 am to feed horses in the rain is still a little to fresh), but we will definitely check out more horse shows when they come our way.

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American Quarter Horse

West Coast Conference Championships

April 7th, 2009 bohannon Posted in Events, Interesting, Things to Do, las vegas Comments Off

For the first time, the West Coast Conference held its championships in netural territory. Lucky for us, they picked our favorite city – Las Vegas. Excited to have the opportunity

to see her alma mater, Pepperdine University, try to “advance to the dance,” Andrea went above and beyond to get us close to the action with floor seats. While I appreciated her enthusiasm, there is perhaps such a thing as too close to the action. Both Kerry and I ended up catching out-of-bounds basketballs (Kerry threw his back to the referee, while I took the safer-and-saner approach of waiting for someone to come collect it from me), and I did have some concerns of having a player end up in my lap. While we’ll have to wait until next year for Pepperdine to go all the way, The Coffman Team had a great time at the championships, and walked away injury-free. I’ll have to work on my ball-passing skills for next year!

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Basketball

Las Vegas Creative Painting Convention

April 7th, 2009 bohannon Posted in Events, Interesting, Things to Do, las vegas Comments Off

In late February very year, The Coffman Team makes a point of attending the Las Vegas Creative Painting Convention at the Riviera.

The convention offers classes in a variety of art media, including oils, watercolor, acrylics and pencil, as well as a trade show full of demonstrations and great deals. This year, we tried our hand at decorative painting on wood, oil painting on canvas and pencil sketching (which resulted in some very nice Christmas decorations, a couple of passable trees, and a drawing of a squirrel that looks more like an opossum, respectively). The convention offers classes for all skill levels, include first-timers, and we always have a great time.

The convention’s website is www.VegasPaint.com, and the classes for 2010 will be posted in June. Hope to see you there!

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Painting Convention

Summerlin Snow Day

February 5th, 2009 bohannon Posted in Events, Interesting, Outdoor Recreation, Summerlin, Things to Do, las vegas Comments Off

The Coffman Team recently enjoyed a long-standing

Summerlin tradition – the 15^th annual Summerlin Snow Day. Every year, roughly 7 tons of crushed ice transforms the sloped area of Arbors Park into a snow hill for sledders of all ages. Hot chocolate and cookies are available to make the winter wonderland complete. This year’s Snow Day was a complete success, judging from the number of young sledders I heard proclaiming it “awesome,” one young man even going so far as to call it “the best day of my life!” The Snow Day is pretty awesome, and a not-to-be-missed event for Summerlin residents.

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Summerlin Snow Day

Las Vegas Veterans’ Day Parade

November 13th, 2008 bohannon Posted in Events, Interesting, Outdoor Recreation, Things to Do, las vegas Comments Off

The Coffman Team was among the thousands who attended

this year’s Las Vegas Veterans’ Day parade. Organized by the Stars and Stripes Foundation, the parade honored more than 50 soldiers from the Wounded Warrior Project. For more information on the Wounded Warrior Project, and organization dedicated to helping servicemen and women who have lost limbs, visit www.woundedwarriorproject.org.

To see all of the pictures from the event, click here:

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Toys for Tots Ride

November 5th, 2008 bohannon Posted in Events, Interesting, Things to Do, las vegas Comments Off

Every year, the Marine Corps Toys for Tots Foundation has a campaign to collect new, unwrapped toys for the children of needy familyes. As a part of that, the Marine Motorcycle Riders of Las Vegas has a motortcycle ride to collect toys. Kerry was a part of the ride again this year.

The ride was a huge success! Even before the ride started, the Marine Riders had collected $4500 from local businesses and individuals. The Mattel Corporation matches that dollar for dollar, so they had raised $9,000 before the start of the ride.

For more information about the Toys for Tots program click on: Toys for Tots

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Marine Riders Toys for Tots Ride

Cancer Walk

November 2nd, 2008 bohannon Posted in Events, Interesting, Outdoor Recreation, Things to Do, las vegas Comments Off

On October 4^th, 7,000 walkers (including stroller pushers, wagon pullers and dog walkers) raised more than $400,000 to help fight breast cancer at the 9^th annual Making Strides walk at the JW Marriott in Summerlin. The money raised at the 3.5 mile noncompetitive walk benefits the American Cancer Society. For more information on next year’s Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk or other ways to help the American Cancer Society, go to their website at www.cancer.org

Age of Chivalry Renaissance Festival

November 2nd, 2008 bohannon Posted in Events, Interesting, Outdoor Recreation, Things to Do, las vegas Comments Off

Sunset Park was overtaken with lords and ladies for the 15^th annual Age of Chivalry Renaissance Festival. The festival featured live entertainment, historical re-enactments, jousting tournaments, and over 100 artisans, including blacksmiths, wood workers, stone carvers jewelers and perfume blenders.

Plenty of authentic food and drink were available to attendees, as they enjoyed strolling minstrels, magicians, storytellers, jugglers, flame-eaters, belly dancers and games of skill.

Don’t miss the opportunity to eat, drink and merry be at the 16^th annual Renaissance Festival. For more information, visit www.lvrenfair.com.

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Super Run Classic Car Show

October 17th, 2008 bohannon Posted in Events, Henderson, Interesting, Scenic Excursions, Things to Do Comments Off

This September 25^th through the 28^th, the City of Henderson Water Street District was the site of Southern Nevada’s largest car show.
Over 1,000 classic cars, motorcycles and street rods where on display for this annual event, in addition to contests, giveaways and live music.
Make sure to check this event out when it comes around next year.

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The 4th Annual Bichon Picnic

October 17th, 2008 bohannon Posted in Events, Interesting, Outdoor Recreation, Things to Do, las vegas Comments Off

Bichons abounded at the 4^th Annual Bichon Picnic at the Gardens Park.

The picnic benefited Small Paws Rescue, a non-profit Bichon and Bichon-mix dog rescue group. The event featured BBQ, a silent auction, games and, most importantly, all the adorable little dogs you could pet.