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CONTENTS Introduction to Our City. ............................................................................. 4 Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce..................................................................... 7 Las Vegas Cost of Living.................................................................................. 9 Employment. .................................................................................................... 10 Public Schools ............................................................................................... 11 Private Schools............................................................................................... 12 Colleges and Universities............................................................................... 14 Libraries........................................................................................................... 15 Hospitals......................................................................................................... 16 Moving Tips. .................................................................................................... 17 Important Numbers......................................................................................... 19 Las Vegas Metro Area Zip Codes. ................................................................. 20 Transportation............................................................................................... 21 Getting Involved. ........................................................................................... 23 Senior Living. .................................................................................................. 24 What to do near Las Vegas........................................................................... 25 More to do in Las Vegas................................................................................ 28 Golf Courses.................................................................................................. 30 Las Vegas Directories..................................................................................... 32 Master-Planned Communities........................................................................ 33 Shopping... So Many Choices......................................................................... 35 Getting to Know Nevada.............................................................................. 36 TABLE OF
3 INTRODUCTION TO OUR CITY • The Las Vegas Metropolitan Area The City of Las Vegas covers a land area of 135.9 square miles. In addition to Las Vegas, the city’s metropolitan region includes North Las Vegas, Boulder City, Henderson, Mesquite, and a large number of unincorporated communities. The downtown area of Las Vegas, known as Glitter Gulch, is characterized by long-established casinos. It is the site of the Fremont Street Experience: a renovation project completed in 1995 that was designed to revitalize the downtown area and attract more people to the area’s casinos. This five-block stretch of Fremont Street is a covered pedestrian mall, where thousands of lights play out animated scenes overhead. In addition to the casinos and attractions downtown, more are located on the world-famous Las Vegas Strip. Slightly south of downtown, The Strip is a 4.5 mile long, neon-lined portion of Las Vegas Boulevard. Some of the extravagant casinos on The Strip play on epic Hollywood themes, while others advertise beautiful landmarks, such as an Egyptian pyramid, a medieval castle, the New York City skyline, the Eiffel Tower, and even an erupting volcano. Ever-grander casinos open each year and draw in patrons with even more interactive entertainment such as world-class performances from Cirque du Soleil, Broadway musicals, Venetian gondola rides on the Grand Canal, zip lines, free shows, and even theme parks with world-renowned rollercoasters. Outside the city lies Southern Nevada’s “hidden jewel” of outdoor scenery, trails, and attractions: Mt. Charleston, Red Rock Canyon, the Valley of Fire, the Hoover Dam, and Lake Mead, which was created by the dam. • Population Statistics Many people who live in Las Vegas moved from California. On average, the migrants from California make up roughly one third of Las Vegas’ newcomers. These citizens have and continue to make essential contributions to Las Vegas, such as growth in home construction, landscaping, residential security, and manufacturing. According to the 2010 census, the population of the Las Vegas Metropolitan Area has dramatically increased throughout the 20th and 21st centuries; it has risen by at least 41% per decade since 1960, when the population was only a mere 167,000. Between 1990 and 2000, the Las Vegas Metropolitan Area was the fastest growing metropolitan area in the entire United States. As a result, the 2010 census registered an estimated population of 1,951,269 and the projected population in 2020 is approximately 2,700,000. Month High Low January 57 34 February 63 39 March 69 44 April 78 51 May 88 60 June 100 69 July 106 76 August 103 74 September 95 66 October 82 54 November 67 43 December 58 34 LAS VEGAS AVERAGE TEMPERATURES
4 © Ticor Title Company, All Rights Reserved INTRODUCTION TO OUR CITY • Climate Even though it is extremely hot in the summer, Las Vegas has one of the best climates in the United States. Las Vegas is known for its “dry” heat days because it has very low relative humidity when compared to the rest of the country. Low humidity is not the only benefit; the temperature stays warm throughout the whole night, so for most of the year, everyone can enjoy a night out on The Strip without worrying about cold weather. Another appealing aspect of the climate is that Sin City also enjoys sunshine on approximately 298 days per year and a low average annual rainfall of 4.05 inches. Lastly, one of the best reasons to move to Las Vegas is that other than wildfires, it has not experienced any large-scale natural disasters for more than 150 years, including hurricanes, tornadoes, and major earthquakes. • History of Las Vegas In the 19th century, Las Vegas was once an important stop along the Old Spanish Trail between Santa Fe, New Mexico and Southern California. The oasis allowed Spanish traders to shorten their route to Los Angeles by following streams and resting at springs; the grave alternative was to travel through Death Valley. Rumors of a lush valley began to widely circulate in 1829 and generated lots of interest from potential settlers and travelers. In 1844, an explorer named John C. Fremont camped in the Las Vegas Valley and wrote about his time there. A.D. Hopkins of the Las Vegas Review Journal wrote in 1999, “...it was John C. Fremont who literally put Las Vegas on the map.” In 1885, missionaries from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (the Mormon Church) began settling in the Las Vegas Valley. Their position also served as a link to California and the Pacific Ocean. The coming of the railroad in 1905 industrialized the area and an era of growth ensued. In the early 20th century, Nevada passed laws that allowed divorce after only six months of residency in the state. By 1931, the requirement was reduced to six weeks and Las Vegas gained a reputation as an easy place to get a divorce. Population growth accelerated in the 1930s because of two monumental events in 1931. First, the Bureau of Reclamation began constructing the Boulder Dam (known today as the Hoover Dam) on the Colorado River. The second event was the beginning of a new era; The State of Nevada legalized gambling. The dam’s construction and operations were responsible for a surge in job opportunities, lots of federal funding, and most importantly, the two driving forces that allowed Las Vegas to become a large city: Lake Mead and the gaming industry.
5 • Why Southern Nevada? • Low cost of living • No personal income tax • No corporate income tax • No state income tax • Widely varied job opportunities • Best economic growth in the United States over the last two decades • Avg. daily high temp 80°F; Avg. daily low temp 58°F with sunny days 85% of the time. Residents frequently take advantage of lesser-known, abundant recreational activities and artistic venues. Southern Nevada has more than 60 golf courses, 200 official recreational areas, approximately 30 museums, and more than 100 art centers and cultural organizations. Southern Nevada is also family-friendly. Education is a high priority and there are many schools in the valley. As of 2017, Clark County School District is the 6th largest school district in the country. Forbes consistently ranks the City of Henderson as one of the best and safest large cities in the United States to raise a family. Ironically, even though Las Vegas is known as “Sin City”, Southern Nevada is home to roughly the 20th highest ranked US city in places of worship per capita. As of 2015, there were about 2,800 residents per place of worship. At the time, Lake Mead was the world’s largest man-made lake. Today, it is still a source of clean water and a colossal hydroelectric power plant. The gambling created even more opportunities for aspiring businessmen to open casinos and create opportunities for work. A major milestone in 1945 that spurred the casino-construction fever came to fruition when an infamous gangster named Bugsy Siegel created the most bombastic resort and casino that the world had ever seen: The Flamingo. Going forth, construction boomed after World War II and Las Vegas became a land of hotels, casinos, world-class restaurants, and entertainment of all kinds, ranging from risqué acrobatic shows to family-oriented theme parks. Today, Las Vegas lays claim to six of the world’s 10 largest resort hotels and continues to grow.
6 © Ticor Title Company, All Rights Reserved LAS VEGAS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE The Las Vegas Metro Chamber of Commerce (LVMCC) is the largest business organization in Nevada. Founded in the early days of Las Vegas as a city, the LVMCC had and continues to have a strong legacy of protecting and strengthening the community of businesses in Southern Nevada by helping them grow and thrive. The LVMCC also provides a voice for businesses to the local, state, and federal governments. The LVMCC implements business-building programs, an annual calendar with more than 100 networking events, and cost-saving programs. In order to ensure that a business-friendly environment continues in Southern Nevada, the LVMCC also provides exposure via its website and in the Business Voice (the LVMCC’s monthly magazine). In December of 2012, The Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce revised its name to the LVMCC in order to show their desire to reflect its valley-wide focus as well as recognition that the region has grown into a true metropolis. Currently, the LVMCC has about 6,000 associated businesses from nearly every industry and represents more than 200,000 people. Work on the Boulder Dam (Hoover Dam) breaks ground. LVMCC leaders, including its founding members, are in discussions and negotiations to ensure that the dam’s construction will give Southern Nevada a major economic boom. LVMCC officials campaign to lift the ban on gaming. Mayme Stocker’s Northern Club is officially the first casino to receive a Southern Nevada gaming license. After receiving heavy pressure from the LVMCC leaders, the federal government opens the first post office in Las Vegas. The LVMCC and Senator McCarran provide instrumental leadership and resources that ensure the opening of the US Army Air Corps Gunnery School. The school is in the space that will later become McCarran International Airport. The LVMCC’s president, Maxwell Kelch, launches the Livewire Fund to promote Las Vegas as a desirable destination for tourists from all over the globe. The Livewire Fund also serves as an instrumental resource that creates the Desert Sea News Bureau, which will eventually become the Las Vegas News Bureau. Charles “Pop” Squires writes in the Las Vegas Age newspaper to rally support for the Livewire Fund, “All businessmen should join in the campaign to spread the fame of Las Vegas to every part of the country in preparation for the vast surge of travel which the end of the war will start.” The LVMCC, as part of its initiatives through the Livewire Fund, commissions the West-Marquis Firm, a West Coast-based advertising agency, to design an advertisement campaign that will attract tourists. The original design is the iconic “Vegas Vic”, which inspires the famous neon signs that will eventually be seen on Fremont Street. Vegas Vic and his tagline, “Howdy podner [sic]”, become one of the most recognizable symbols of Las Vegas. 1929 1931 1933 1941 1945 1947 • Chamber History Here are some major accomplishments and milestones of the LVMCC throughout its 100+ year-long legacy. For a more comprehensive look at some of the LVMCC’s success in developing and protecting the Las Vegas Metropolitan Area’s businesses, please visit www.chamber100.com.
7 The LVMCC brings the Better Business Bureau and United Way of Southern Nevada to the valley in a citywide effort to increase community stewardship. As the popularity of the jet plane grows and United Airlines advertises service to Las Vegas, the LVMCC realizes that not only is the airport too small to accommodate a substantial increase in passengers, but also, the runways are not long enough to provide a safe takeoff and landing area for the jet plane. As time passes, the want for a larger airport becomes an urgent economic necessity. The LVMCC holds a board meeting to endorse the large airport in an effort to pass in an election and help McCarran International Airport become one of the busiest airports in the entire United States. Community leaders and LVMCC members, including the future LVMCC president, Mark Smith, create Las Vegas Events so that more people who don’t gamble will want to come to Las Vegas as well. The LVMCC successfully pushes forward a new passed regulation that allows $3.5 million of school bonds to pay for school construction and renovation. The LVMCC publishes landmark studies on public employee pay and benefits. Once again, they heavily influence another legislative passage of comprehensive reform measures to help reduce the state’s potential future budget liability and shortfall. The LVMCC steps up as the Southern Nevada Water Authority proposes an increase in consumer water pricing to make up for the cost of the third intake pipe from Lake Mead. The LVMCC testifies that such an increase could have a lasting, devastating impact on local businesses. Convening businesses, Southern Nevada Water Authority officials, County Commissioners, and the LVMCC successfully fight to create a 50% reduction on the increased rates of fire meters. Another big victory for the LVMCC comes to fruition when the designation of Interstate 11 becomes official. Interstate 11 will connect Mexico to Canada and travel through Phoenix, Las Vegas, and Reno. 1955 1960 1983 1998 2009 LAS VEGAS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 2012
8 © Ticor Title Company, All Rights Reserved LAS VEGAS COST OF LIVING City Composite Index Groceries Housing Utilities Transportation Healthcare Las Vegas, NV 105.00 101.60 108.00 90.00 104.00 106.00 Albuquerque, NM 97.00 97.20 90.00 100.00 94.00 96.00 Denver, CO 127.50 98.30 185.00 94.00 97.00 107.00 Los Angeles/Long Beach, CA 166.20 95.50 314.00 110.00 102.00 93.00 Phoenix/Mesa, AZ 99.40 98.60 103.00 98.00 101.00 95.00 Reno, NV 116.90 100.50 158.00 79.00 106.00 97.00 Salt Lake City, UT 108.00 94.40 133.00 82.00 100.00 95.00 San Diego, CA 166.00 106.80 292.00 101.00 112.00 111.00 Composite Index: This measures differences in the cost of living among urban areas. The relative price levels for all participating areas equals 100, which is the national average. Each area’s index is a percentage of the national average. Grocery Items: Meat, dairy products, produce, bakery products, tobacco, miscellaneous Housing: Rent for 950 sq. ft. apartment, monthly principal of 1800 sq. ft. house Utilities: Electricity, gas, water, other energy sources Transportation: Commuter fare, automobile maintenance, gasoline • Major Tax Rates in Nevada CORPORATE INCOME FEDERAL ONLY ESTATE FEES FEDERAL ONLY GIFT/INHERITANCE FEDERAL ONLY FRANCHISE NONE INCORPORATION FEES GRADUATED FEES BASED ON TOTAL SHARES. MAX. NOT TO EXCEED $25,000 INTANGIBLE NONE INVENTORY NONE PERSONAL INCOME FEDERAL ONLY SALES 6.85% +1.4 IN CLARK COUNTY PROPERTY $1.95 PER $100 OF VALUE (ADD $.60 IN CLARK COUNTY) UNEMPLOYMENT INS. 3%-5.4% WORKER’S COMPENSATION VARIES BY INCOME LOSS AND SEVERITY OF INJURY UNITARY NONE For more information on taxes: Commission on Economic Development: 775-687-4325 Department of Taxation
9 EMPLOYMENT • Relocation to Las Vegas Declining unemployment, an expanding skilled-labor force, an exceptional tax structure, a pro-business environment, and a great climate have made Las Vegas a desirable place to relocate. The population explosion in the 80s and 90s resulted in great opportunities to open new businesses and create more jobs. Over the last decade, job diversity has expanded, with more focus away from the gaming industry. Since tourism generates nearly one-third of the state’s annual tax revenue, business owners are not subject to corporate income tax, personal income tax, franchise tax, inventory tax, or unitary tax on the state level. If you are planning to relocate, Las Vegas should be at the top of your list of desirable places to live. The Las Vegas Metro Chamber of Commerce extends a warm welcome, inviting you to get to know our residents, become involved in commerce, and call Las Vegas your home. • Employment Cards/Certification If you are hired in a food and beverage or childcare position, you must obtain a health card from the Clark County Health District. If you are hired in the hotel or gaming industries, you are required to collect a Sheriff ’s Work Card. If you handle or work directly around liquor, you are required to have a Total Alcohol Management Card. For more information about obtaining a Sheriff ’s Work Card, please call (702) 828-3271, or for a health card, call (702) 759-1099. • Job Help The Las Vegas Review-Journal includes a section with employment opportunities. Call (702) 383-0211 to order a newspaper subscription or visit their website at www.lvrj.com to find online job listings. Publications such as Employment News may be useful in your job search. The major hotels and casinos all have job hotlines. EMPLOYMENT NUMBERS Boulder City Job Hotline 702-293-9430 Henderson Job Hotline 702-565-2318 Las Vegas Job Hotline 702-229-6346 Nevada Job Connect: Las Vegas 702-486-0100
10 © Ticor Title Company, All Rights Reserved SCHOOL ENROLLMENT • Clark County School District The Clark County School District (CCSD) has always placed a strong emphasis on providing its students with a great education. Today, CCSD and its schools continue to win national recognition and awards. The current enrollment in CCSD exceeds 320,000 students. CCSD services a very large area, including Las Vegas, North Las Vegas, Henderson, Boulder City, Indian Springs, Mesquite, Laughlin, Searchlight, Sandy Valley, and rural areas in Clark County. As of 2017, by number of students, CCSD is the 6th largest school district in the United States. In terms of size, CCSD ranks 24th in the US at almost 7,900 square miles. If you took out all 17 of the top 25 largest school districts in Alaska, the first five largest districts in the US, would all be in Nevada and CCSD would be ranked 7th in size behind one district in Oregon. 351 schools are in CCSD: 216 elementary schools, 59 middle schools, 49 high schools, 19 alternative schools, and 8 special schools. CCSD is also the 2nd largest employer in the State of Nevada. Children between the ages of six and 17 years are required by Nevada law to attend school. Under a new state law, to enter first grade, a child must either attend a state-approved kindergarten program or pass a development test. Picking the right school for your child is of utmost importance. From kindergarten through college graduation in Las Vegas, here are some valuable tips and information that apply to parents and students. • Enrollment Children must be five years old on or before September 30th to enroll in kindergarten in CCSD. When enrolling your child in school, you must have two forms of proof of residence (utility bill, lease/rent receipt, sales contract, etc.), the child’s official identification records (original certified birth certificate, passport, or certified birth card), and immunization records. Any previous school records showing placement in special classes or programs, a recent report card showing the name and address of their former school, their most recent achievement test scores, and/or any certified official information about special health conditions will expedite the enrollment process and ensure proper placement. • Immunizations Painful as it may be, in order to enroll in CCSD schools, all school-age children must be up to date on all of their immunizations. Kindergartners need five DPT (Diphtheria, Pertussis, and Tetanus) vaccinations, four Polio vaccinations, and two MMR (Measles, Mumps, and Rubella) vaccinations. For students who are new to Nevada schools, whether entering into an American school for the first time or transferring from another state, the requirements are two Hepatitis A shots (second dose must be given at least six months after the first dose), three Hepatitis B shots (must have a minimum of four months between the first and third dose), and two Chickenpox (Varicella) shots (there must be two or more months between the shots and the second shot is only required if first shot was given after the age of 13 years). The Health Department also offers Hepatitis A and Chickenpox vaccinations for a $15 administration fee. All parents can take advantage of these opportunities at any time. Matriculating college freshmen also need to get Tetanus and MMR boosters. • Special programs CCSD offers a wide range of specialized programs to meet the diverse needs of its student body. Bilingual and English as Second Language (ESL), reinforced reading, and Gifted And Talented Education (GATE) programs are available. Every high school has an honors program and offers Advanced Placement classes. Valley High School and Green Valley High School also offer International Baccalaureate (IB) classes, which give students the opportunity to simultaneously receive high school and collegiate credits. 37 career and technical academies and magnet schools are offered in addition to the regular curricula. 10 of these schools are elementary schools, another 10 are middle schools, and the last 17 are high schools. Some of these schools specialize in areas such as the performing arts, international studies, travel and tourism, math, science and communications, and aerospace technology. What You Need to Know About School Enrollment
11 PRIVATE SCHOOLS Academy For Learning 702-737-8668 1018 E. Sahara Ave Suite D, Las Vegas Adelson Educational Campus 702-255-4500 9700 W. Hillpointe Rd., Las Vegas Alexander Dawson School 702-949-3600 10845 W. Desert Inn Rd., Las Vegas All Saints Day School 702-878-1205 4201 W. Washington Ave., Las Vegas American Heritage Academy 702-949-5614 6000 W. Oakey Blvd., Las Vegas Bishop Gorman High School 702-732-1945 5959 Hualapai Way, Las Vegas Black Mountain Christian School 702-564-2435 980 American Pacific, Ste. 104, Henderson Calvary Chapel Christian School 702-248-8879 7175 W. Oquendo Rd., Las Vegas Calvary Christian Learning Academy 702-655-1385 2900 N. Torrey Pines Dr., Las Vegas Candil Hall Early Childhood Education 702-656-3370 5348 N. Rainbow Blvd., Las Vegas Challenger School - Silverado 702-990-7300 1725 E. Serene Ave., Las Vegas Challenger School - Lone Mountain 702-878-6418 9900 Shiloh School Ln., Las Vegas Christ the Servant Lutheran Church Kindergarten 702-914-8782 2 S. Pecos Rd., Henderson CornerStone Christian Academy 702-939-5050 5825 W. Eldora Ave., Las Vegas Desert Torah Academy 702-259-0777 1261 S. Arville St., Las Vegas Diocese of Las Vegas Elementary Schools 702-935-9605 336 Cathedral Way, Las Vegas Discovery Day School 702-451-5437 5580 S. Pecos Rd., Las Vegas DJ’s Community Christian Academy 702-263-3405 95 S. Arroyo Grande, Henderson Early Childhood Education Lab School 702-651-4004 3200 E. Cheyenne Ave. (S18), N. Las Vegas Echoes Christian Academy 702-649-8744 1401 E. Washington, Las Vegas Faith Community Lutheran Academy 702-921-2777 2700 S. Town Center Dr., Las Vegas Faith Lutheran Jr-Sr High School 702-804-4400 2015 Hualapai Way, Las Vegas First Good Shepherd Lutheran School 702-382-8610 301 S. Maryland Pkwy., Las Vegas Foothills Montessori School 702-407-0790 1401 Amador Ln., Henderson Gateway Christian Academy 702-452-7111 1900 Gateway Rd., Las Vegas Grace Christian Academy 702-293-3536 1150 Wyoming St., Boulder City Green Valley Christian School 702-454-4056 711 Valle Verde Dr., Henderson Green Valley Lutheran Kindergarten 702-454-0004 1799 Wigwam Pkwy., Henderson Griffith United Methodist Day School 702-382-7836 1701 E. Oakey Blvd., Las Vegas Happy Days Kindergarten 702-871-0600 2301 Las Verdes, Las Vegas Hill & Dale Child Development Ctr. 702-458-2243 3720 E. Tropicana Ave., Las Vegas Henderson International School 702-597-2778 1165 Sandy Ridge Ave., Henderson International Christian Academy 702-869-1109 8100 Westcliff Dr., Las Vegas Kids’ Campus Learning Center 702-368-2267 9572 W. Tropicana, Las Vegas Lake Mead Christian Academy 702-565-5831 540 E. Lake Mead, Henderson Lamb of God Lutheran School 702-645-1626 6232 N. Jones Blvd., Las Vegas Las Vegas Day School 702-362-1180 3198 S. Jones Blvd., Las Vegas Las Vegas Jr. Academy 702-871-7208 6059 W. Oakey Blvd., Las Vegas Liberty Baptist Academy 702-647-4522 6501 W. Lake Mead Blvd., Las Vegas
12 © Ticor Title Company, All Rights Reserved Maranatha Academy of Las Vegas 702-399-4315 700 Lola Ave., N. Las Vegas Meadows School 702-254-1610 8601 Scholar Ln., Las Vegas Merryhill School at Green Valley 702-896-0781 2150 Windmill Pkwy., Henderson Merryhill School at Peccole Ranch 702-221-6337 10050 Alta Dr., Las Vegas Merryhill School at Spanish Trail 702-889-2803 5055 S. Durango Dr., Las Vegas Merryhill School at Summerlin 702-242-8838 2160 Snow Trl., Las Vegas Midbar Kodesh Temple 702-454-4848 1940 Paseo Verde Pkwy., Henderson Montessori Children’s World 702-451-9801 3551 E. Sunset Rd., Las Vegas Mount Olive Lutheran School 702-451-1050 3975 S. Sandhill Rd., Las Vegas Mountain View Christian School 702-452-1300 3900 E. Bonanza Rd., Las Vegas Mountain View Lutheran School 702-804-5291 9550 W. Cheyenne, Las Vegas New Horizons Academy 702-876-1181 6701 W. Charleston Blvd., Las Vegas Omar Haikal’s Islamic Academy 702-614-9002 485 E. Eldorado Ln., Las Vegas Our Lady of Las Vegas School 702-878-6841 3046 Alta Dr., Las Vegas Paradise Christian Academy 702-732-8256 2525 Emerson Ave., Las Vegas Parson’s Peace Academy of Ministry & Performing Arts 702-643-5437 1113 Freeman Ave., Las Vegas Redeemer Lutheran Elementary School 702-642-5176 1730 N. Pecos Rd., Las Vegas Shadow Hills Baptist Church 702-360-3550 7811 Vegas Dr., Las Vegas Shenker Academy 702-255-5437 9001 Hillpointe Rd., Las Vegas Solomon Schechter Day School 702-804-1333 10700 Havenwood Ln., Las Vegas Southern Highlands Preparatory School 702-617-6030 11500 Southern Highlands Pkwy., Las Vegas Spring Valley Christian Academy 702-873-1200 7570 W. Peace Way., Las Vegas St. Anne Catholic School 702-735-2586 1813 S. Maryland Pkwy., Las Vegas St. Christopher Catholic School 702-657-8008 1840 N. Bruce St., N. Las Vegas St. Elizabeth Anne Seton Catholic School 702-804-8328 1807 Pueblo Vista Dr., Las Vegas St. Francis de Sales School 702-647-2828 1111 Michael Way., Las Vegas St. Viator School 702-732-4477 4246 S. Eastern Ave., Las Vegas T.O.P. Christian Learning Academy 702-655-3867 7550 Constantinople Ave., Las Vegas Temple Beth Sholom Childhood Center 702-804-1333 10700 Havenwood Ln., Las Vegas Tree of Life Christian School 702-645-4339 6210 W. Cheyenne Ave., Las Vegas Trinity Christian Schools 702-734-0562 950 E. Sahara Ave., Las Vegas Trinity United Methodist 702-870-4747 6151 W. Charleston Blvd., Las Vegas University Baptist Academy 702-732-3385 1490 E. University Ave., Las Vegas Variety Day Home 702-647-4907 990 D Street, Las Vegas Vegas Valley Christian School 702-451-9211 5515 Mt. Vista St., Las Vegas Wassell Academy 702-876-7970 5000 W. Edna Ave., Las Vegas Word of Life Christian Academy 702-645-1180 3520 N. Buffalo Drive, Las Vegas PRIVATE SCHOOLS
13 The Art Institute of Las Vegas Anthem Institute The Carrington College College of Southern Nevada Devry University Henderson Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Everest College Henderson Campus International Academy of Design & Technology The International Culinary School International Institute of Management ITT Technical Institute - Las Vegas Campus ITT Technical Institute - North Las Vegas Campus Kaplan College The Learning Center Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts National University Nevada - Henderson Campus and Summerlin Online Info Ctr. Nevada Career Institute Nevada State College Nova Southeastern University’s Abraham S. Fischler School of Education Pima Medical Institute Professional Institute of Technology Lv - Pita Regis University Roseman University of Health Sciences Sierra Nevada College Touro University - Nevada University of Nevada School of Medicine University of Nevada, Las Vegas University of Oklahoma - Satellite Campus , Nellis Air Force Base University of Phoenix - Satellite Campus COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES 702-369-9944 855-331-7762 702-688-4310 702-651-4000 702-933-9700 702-643-0762 702-567-1920 702-990-0150 702-369-9944 702-515-7447 702-558-5404 702-240-0967 702-368-2338 702-320-8885 702-365-7690 702-531-7800 702-893-3300 702-992-2000 702-942-3455 800-477-7462 702-853-7482 702-990-0375 702-990-4433 702-434-6599 702-777-8687 702-671-2240 702-895-3011 702-643-5354 702-638-7279 Ticor Title proudly supports the education of our children TICOR BRANCH OFFICES • 8363 W. Sunset Rd., Suite 100 • Las Vegas • 8290 W. Sahara Ave., Suite 275 • Las Vegas • 2635 St Rose Pkwy., Suite 150 • Henderson • 10845 Griffith Peak Dr., Suite 570 • Henderson
14 © Ticor Title Company, All Rights Reserved LIBRARIES 1 - CENTENNIAL HILLS LIBRARY 6711 N Buffalo Dr., Las Vegas, NV 89131 (702) 507-6100 2 - CLARK COUNTY LIBRARY 1401 E. Flamingo Rd., Las Vegas, NV 89119 (702) 507-3400 3 - ENTERPRISE LIBRARY 25 E. Shelbourne Ave., Las Vegas, NV 89123 (702) 507-3760 4 - LAS VEGAS LIBRARY 833 Las Vegas Blvd. N., Las Vegas, NV 89101 (702) 507-3500 5 - MEADOWS LIBRARY 251 W. Boston Ave. Las Vegas, NV 89102 (702) 474-0023 6 - RAINBOW LIBRARY 3150 N. Buffalo Dr., Las Vegas, NV 89128 (702) 507-3710 7 - SAHARA WEST LIBRARY 9600 W. Sahara Ave., Las Vegas, NV 89117 (702) 507-3630 8 - SPRING VALLEY LIBRARY 4280 S. Jones Blvd., Las Vegas, NV 89103 (702) 507-3820 9 - SUMMERLIN LIBRARY 1771 Inner Circle Dr., Las Vegas, NV 89134 (702) 507-3860 10 - SUNRISE LIBRARY 5400 Harris Ave., Las Vegas, NV 89110 (702) 507-3900 11 - WEST CHARLESTON LIBRARY 6301 W. Charleston Blvd., Las Vegas, NV 89146 (702) 507-3940 12 - WEST LAS VEGAS LIBRARY 951 W. Lake Mead Blvd., Las Vegas, NV 89106 (702) 507-3980 13 - WHITNEY LIBRARY 5175 E. Tropicana Ave., Las Vegas, NV 89122 (702) 507-4010 14 - WINDMILL LIBRARY 7060 Windmill Ln., Las Vegas, NV 89113 (702) 507-6030 15 - ALEXANDER LIBRARY 1755 W. Alexander Rd., North Las Vegas, 89032 (702) 633-2880 16 - ALIANTE LIBRARY 2400 W. Deer Springs Way North Las Vegas, 89084 (702) 839-2980 17 - N. LAS VEGAS LIBRARY 2250 N Las Vegas Blvd, North Las Vegas, 89030 (702) 633-1070 18 - BOULDER CITY LIBRARY 701 Adams Blvd., Boulder City, 89005 (702) 293-1281 19 - NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE LIBRARY (702) 652-4484 20 - SPRINGS PRESERVE LIBRARY 333 S. Valley View Blvd., Las Vegas, 89107 (702) 822-7700 Visit the library website at: lvccld.org
15 HOSPITALS Healthcare Services in Las Vegas The healthcare services in Las Vegas rival those in any other state. With the addition of new hospitals, state-of-the-art medical equipment, and technological advancements, Las Vegas provides the care and sophisticated treatments that residents need. Boulder City Hospital 901 Adams Blvd. Boulder City, NV 89005 702-293-4111 Centennial Hills Hospital 6900 N. Durango Dr. Las Vegas, NV 89149 702-835-9700 Cleveland Clinic/Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health 888 W. Bonneville Ave. Las Vegas, NV 89106 702-263-9797 Desert Springs Hospital 2075 E. Flamingo Rd. Las Vegas, NV 89119 702-733-8800 Lake Mead Hospital & Medical Center 1409 E. Lake Mead Blvd. N. Las Vegas, NV 89030 702-642-6905 Mike O’Callaghan Federal Medical Center 1701 W. Charleston Blvd. Las Vegas, NV 89102 702-653-2260 Montevista Hospital 5900 W. Rochelle Ave. Las Vegas, NV 89103 702-364-1111 Mountain View Hospital & Medical Center 3100 N. Tenaya Way Las Vegas, NV 89128 702-255-5000 North Vista Hospital 1409 E. Lake Mead Blvd. N. Las Vegas, NV 89030 702-649-7711 Southern Hills Hospital 9300 W. Sunset Road Las Vegas, NV 89148 702-880-2100 Spring Valley Hospital 5400 S. Rainbow Blvd. Las Vegas, NV 89118 702-853-3000 St. Rose Dominican Hospital Rose de Lima Campus 102 E. Lake Mead Dr. Henderson, NV 89015 702-564-2622 St. Rose Dominican Hospital Siena Campus 3001 St. Rose Pkwy. Henderson, NV 89052 702-616-5000 St. Rose Dominican Hospital San Martin Campus 8280 W. Warm Springs Rd. Las Vegas, NV 89113 702-492-8000 Summerlin Hospital & Medical Center 653-657 Town Center Dr. Las Vegas, NV 89134 702-233-7000 Sunrise Hospital & Medical Center 3186 S. Maryland Pkwy. Las Vegas, NV 89109 702-731-8000 University Medical Center 1800 W. Charleston Blvd. Las Vegas, NV 89102 702-383-2000 Valley Hospital Medical Center 620 Shadow Lane Las Vegas, NV 89106 702-388-4000 American Red Cross. . . . . . . 702-791-3311 Board of Medical Examiners. . . . 775-688-2559 Clark County Health District7. . . 702-759-1000 Immunizations . . . . . . . . . 702-759-0850 Family Home Hospice . . . . . . 702-671-1111 Nathan Adelson Hospice7. . . . . 702-733-0320 Physician Referral (Lake Mead Hospital) . . . . . . . 702-649-3627 Planned Parenthood. . . . . . . 702-878-7776 St. Rose Dominican Physicians. . . 702-616-5000 Referral Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . x4508 Sunrise Physician Referral sunrisehospital.com UMC Physician Referral . . . . . . 702-383-2060 IMPORTANT HEALTH CARE PHONE NUMBERS
16 © Ticor Title Company, All Rights Reserved MOVING TIPS Relocating to Your Oasis in the Sun Moving can be an exciting experience. It is also ranked among life’s most stressful events. Whether you are relocating across town or across the country, with the proper planning and preparation, your move can be smooth. Local Realtors® can also be of invaluable assistance. A good way to reduce stress is to develop a calendar that starts six weeks before your move. This calendar will serve as the “countdown” to moving day. • Six weeks before the move • Take an objective look at what you own and decide what must go and what can be left behind. • Contact moving companies for estimates. Be aware of cost and ask them what they will do to make your move as smooth as possible. • Get an estimate from your mover on the cost of letting the company professionally pack all or part of your belongings; the time and effort you save may be worth the cost. • Organize a garage sale if you have a lot of things worth selling. • If you have decided to let your mover pack for you, separate what you want to keep from what you plan to sell, give away, and/or throw away. • Contact your realtor, chamber of commerce, and visitor’s bureau of the city you are moving to within the valley for information on schools, parks, maps, etc. If you would like to see even more details, please contact your realtor and ask for a Ticor Title Buyer/Seller guide. • Create a central file for all of the details of your move. Keep receipts for moving expenses; they may be tax-deductible. • Create a floor plan of your new home and think about where you may want to place the furniture. Label specific pieces of furniture on your diagram and place the plan in your moving folder. • Five weeks before the move • Select your mover and meet to discuss dates and costs. • If you decide to pack by yourself, you will need to gather boxes. Your mover can provide boxes designed for moving, including special containers for clothing on hangers, lamp shades, mirrors, etc. • Four weeks before the move • Notify the post office, magazines, credit card companies, friends, and family of your change of address. The US Postal Service offers a kit to make this process easier. You can obtain a change of address kit online at www.usps.com. • Contact utility companies to schedule the start of your services at the new destination for the day before you arrive. Make sure to also schedule the disconnection of your current services for the day after you move. • If you plan to move large appliances, ask your mover to schedule disconnection and servicing a few days before the move. • If packing by yourself, begin with seldom-used items. As you pack, remember to keep each box light enough to be handled by any family member. Heavy items go in small boxes and light items go in larger boxes. • If you are planning a garage sale, pick a date at least one week before the move and advertise it locally.
17 • Three weeks before the move • Take inventory of your everyday household goods. Decide which items you will discard or store. • If you are packing by yourself, make sure you are now packing with a sense of urgency and doing so at a quicker pace than before. • Do not forget your critical documents, such as driver’s licenses, identification cards, birth certificates, social security cards, passports, voter registration cards, and the like. • Contact doctors, dentists, and veterinarians for medical records and update your information on their files. • Plan food purchases carefully so that you can get rid of all perishables by the time you leave; this could save the hassle of panicking to clean a full, dirty refrigerator and freezer at the last moment. It also avoids wasting valuable food and drinks. • Arrange to have your home professionally cleaned. • If applicable, contact your children’s schools and arrange for records to be forwarded to the new schools. • Go to your bank and change all necessary information on your accounts. If applicable, this is also a good time to make new safe deposit box arrangements. • Two weeks before the move • Contact insurance companies to cancel policies or arrange to change your address on file. • If applicable, make arrangements for transporting pets and plants. • Arrange to transfer the address on file with your pharmacy. • Cancel delivery services or arrange to change the address on file. • Service your vehicles. • Empty any hiding places, remove valuables, and remove or destroy spare house keys. • One week before the move • Mow your lawn for the last time. • Dispose of toxic or flammable items that cannot be moved. Drain fluids from gas-powered tools and appliances. • Pack your “trip kit” with necessary items that you want to go in your car and not the moving van. • Plan to take important papers, jewelry, cherished family photos, mementos, and files with you. If you have young children, make arrangements for a babysitter on moving day. Also, arrange for a babysitter to be available when you arrive at your new home. • Pack most of your clothes as desired. • Pay outstanding bills and put your new address on any receipts. • Remove fixtures you are taking with you and replace anything that needs to be replaced. • One to two days before the move • Finish emptying and defrosting the freezer and refrigerator. • Finalize the payment arrangements to the moving company. • If you are selling your property, leave a forwarding address and phone number for the buyers of the house you are selling. • If your old house will be sitting vacant, notify police and neighbors. • Moving Day • Remove linens from the beds and pack in an “open first” box. • Review every single detail and paperwork with the movers when they arrive. • Double-check with the professional cleaning service and make sure they are still coming over tomorrow to clean the property and finalize payment arrangements with them. MOVING TIPS
18 © Ticor Title Company, All Rights Reserved IMPORTANT NUMBERS ELECTRIC Las Vegas, Henderson, North Las Vegas NV Energy . . . . . . 702-402-5555 Boulder City Boulder City . . . . . 702-293-9244 GAS Las Vegas, Henderson, North Las Vegas Boulder City Southwest Gas Corporation 1-877-860-6020 www.southwestgas.com SANITATION SERVICES Las Vegas Clark County Sanitation District . . . . . . . 702-434-6600 WWW.CLEANWATERTEAM.COM Republic Services of Southern Nevada Disposal Service . . . . 702-735-5151 Henderson, North Las Vegas Republic Services of Southern Nevada Disposal Service . . . . 702-735-5151 Boulder City Boulder City . . . . . 702-293-9244 SEWER Las Vegas City of Las Vegas . . . 702-229-6227 lasvegasnevada.gov Clark County Sanitation District . . . . . . . 800-782-4324 or 702-458-1180 Republic Services of Southern Nevada Disposal Service . . . . 702-735-5151 Henderson City of Henderson, Utility Services Division . . . 702-267-5900 North Las Vegas City of North Las Vegas .702-633-1484 Boulder City Boulder City . . . . . 702-293-9244 TELEVISION, INTERNET & PHONE Las Vegas and Surrounding Areas Century Link . . . . . 702-249-7400 www.centurylink.com Cox Communications . 702-933-9849 www.cox.net DIRECTV . . . . . . 1-800-531-5000 www.directv.com WATER Las Vegas L.V. Valley Water District. 702-870-4194 WWW.LVVWD.COM . .800-252-2011 Henderson City of Henderson, Utility Services . . . . . 702-267-5900 North Las Vegas City of North Las Vegas . 702-633-1484 U.S. POSTAL INFORMATION General Information . . .1-800-275-8777 WWW.USPS.COM Be sure to complete the mail forwarding cards furnished by the Post Office. Every branch has kits available which contain all the forms needed to stop and start postal service. FAMILY HELP Dating and Domestic Violence FACT - Family & Children Treatment . . . . . . .702-258-5855 SAFE House Inc . . . . .734-973-0242 Safe House Hotline . . .734-995-5444 Safe Nest . . . . . . . 702-646-4981 Residential Treatment Programs Girls/Boys Town . . . . 702-642-7070 Spring Mountain Treatment Center . . . .702-873-2400 POLICE Police Emergency . . . . 911 Non-Emergency. . . . .311 Las Vegas. . . . . . . .702-229-3111 N. Las Vegas. . . . . . 702-633-9111 Henderson . . . . . . .702-565-8933 Boulder City . . . . . . 702-293-9224 Secret Witness . . . . . 702-385-5555 CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Las Vegas . . . . . . . 702-641-5822 N. Las Vegas . . . . . . 702-642-9595 Henderson . . . . . . .702-565-8951 Boulder City . . . . . . 702-293-2034 Clark County Main Info. # . . . . . . 702-455-4011 VOTER REGISTRATION Clark County Election Office 702-455-8683 NEWSPAPER Las Vegas Review Journal/ Las Vegas Sun . . . . . .702-383-0211
19 TRANSPORTATION Las Vegas is an important distribution and transportation center because it is centrally located in the southwest quadrant of the United States. Easy access to California, Arizona, and Utah have helped make Las Vegas a primary warehouse destination for several large corporations. On the ground, an endless plethora of semi-trucks travel along the highways. The main highways that run through Las Vegas are I-15 between Utah and California, US 95 to get to and from Reno and down to Laughlin, I-215 (which becomes CC 215), which is a beltway around the valley, and US 93, which travels south past the Hoover Dam to Arizona and north through the east side of the desolate valleys in central Nevada; it goes on for hundreds of miles all the way up to Elko in the north and ultimately to Idaho. Limousine and taxi services are available at all times. The public bus service in the valley is provided by the Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada (RTCSNV). When it comes to air travel, Las Vegas is a very popular destination for the vast majority of domestic and international airlines that operate in the United States. As of 2017, McCarran International Airport is officially the 26th busiest airport in the entire world. Private aviation in the valley is serviced at McCarran, the North Las Vegas Air Terminal, and the Henderson Executive Airport. • Driver’s License and Vehicle Registration To get a Nevada driver’s license, you must relinquish your out-of-state license, take an eye exam, pass the written exam, and pay a $26 fee ($18.25 if you are 65 or older). Most Nevada driver’s licenses are valid for 8 years and cost $42.25. New residents and people who move from one part of the valley to another have 30 days to transfer out-of-state licenses and/or change their address on file. • Registering Your Car To register your car in Clark County, you must pass a smog check exam from a certified inspection station; new cars and electric vehicles are exempt. Necessary documents for registration of all newly-owned cars include title (unless held by a lienholder), a vehicle inspection certificate from the DMV, an Evidence of Insurance card that is valid in the State of Nevada, an odometer reading, and your license plates. Documents required for cars that are not new also include a smog certificate and the vehicle’s current registration certificate. There are two exceptions in this process: The first is if you are renewing your registration and the second is if you already live in Southern Nevada and are purchasing a used car that has been sold only by dealerships in the State of Nevada. For the newly-purchased used vehicle, you will need title, the VIN (vehicle identification number), license plates, an odometer reading, and evidence of insurance. If you are renewing your registration, all you need to do is pass a smog exam and record an odometer reading. If you qualify for either of those exceptions, you can skip the tedious and inconvenient task of visiting the DMV and register or renew your car’s registration online. • Insurance Information Nevada law requires drivers to carry vehicle insurance that is issued by a state-licensed insurance agency. The minimum requirements are insurance that covers $15,000 for injuries, $30,000 per person in one accident for vehicle damage, and $10,000 for property damage. You must always keep a proof of insurance card in your vehicle. The fine for driving without proof of insurance in your vehicle can be as high as $500. DMV INFO. Line: 702-486-4DMV Toll Free: 877-368-7828 DMV Offices 8250 W. Flamingo near Durango 8 AM - 5 PM M-F 8 AM - 4 PM Saturday 2701 E. Sahara at McLeod 8 AM - 5 PM M-F 8 AM - 4 PM Saturday 7170 N. Decatur Blvd. at Elkhorn 8 AM - 5 PM M-F 8 AM - 4 PM Saturday 1399 American Pacific at Stephanie in Henderson 8 AM - 5 PM M-F 8 AM - 4 PM Saturday
20 © Ticor Title Company, All Rights Reserved • Preliminary Elections In Nevada, for most non-presidential candidates vying for votes at any level of government, closed primary elections are held at privately organized and party-specific (exclusively Democrat or Republican) events. For presidential elections, Nevada does not have primaries. Instead, Nevada has caucuses. Like the closed primaries, all caucuses in the United States are held at privately organized and party-specific events. In order to participate in Nevada’s primaries or caucuses, residents must already be registered to vote and officially affiliated with either the Democratic Party or the Republican Party (in states where open primaries occur, anyone who is eligible can vote in any primary election). The purpose of the caucuses is to elect local delegates to go to one of the corresponding county conventions. In the county conventions, delegates are selected to represent each of the 17 counties at the Nevada State Convention, which then leads to delegates representing Nevada at the Democratic and Republican National Conventions. In the Democratic Party’s caucuses, votes are openly cast by voters gathering into a candidate’s “preference group” and then they are each counted as present. In the Republican Party’s caucuses, a “straw poll” takes place in the form of an anonymous ballot with each voter’s choice written in or checked. The votes are then counted by hand. For both parties, the citizens’ votes are not the ultimate determining factor in which candidate receives the official votes, because the delegates make the final decision. The delegates almost always vote for the most popular candidate from the state that they represent. Then, the most popular candidate from each national convention represents their entire party as an official candidate for President of the United States in the General Election. • General Elections In all general elections, the remaining candidates are listed on ballots and the elections are facilitated by the government. In Nevada, if you are not voting by mail, you can vote at any one of the specially assigned voting locations within your precinct. Since some candidates and referenda (also called ballot questions) only apply to electoral subdivisions outside of the ones you live in, there are some Nevadan candidates and ballot initiatives that you cannot vote for, but you can vote for all ballot initiatives and candidates that directly represent and/ or apply to you. Voters can make choices that apply all the way from the district level (county commissioners, judges, assemblymen, etc.) to the city (mayor of Henderson or Las Vegas), the State of Nevada (ballot initiatives, judges, state and federal legislators, the governor, etc.), and the President of the United States. Qualifying voters can send ballots in the mail as early as six weeks before Election Day. Another way to vote early is to go to an “early voting” location a few weeks before Election Day; everyone else must vote on Election Day. Election Day always occurs on the first Tuesday after November 1st. At early voting sites and on Election Day in Clark County, voters must enter a designated room and present a valid government-issued identification document to receive a card that can be entered into a voting machine. Voters then cast their votes for candidates and referenda by using a voting machine. Almost all non-presidential candidates are elected by popular plurality or majority, but there are some exceptions, for instance, some candidates do not have opponents. • Voter Registration To register to vote in Clark County, an applicant must be a U.S. citizen, 18 years old by the next election date, living at their only principal residence, living in the state and county for at least 30 days, not declared mentally incompetent by a court of law, and within their precinct for at least 10 days before the election. To receive an application by mail, you can call, write, or fax a request to the Clark County Election Department at (702) 455-8083. Mail-in applications are available at most government buildings, such as libraries, the Clark County Election Department, post offices, or the Department of Motor Vehicles. You may also register in person at the Clark County Election Department or the Department of Motor Vehicles. For more information on elections and voting in Nevada and Clark County, please visit either the election section at the Nevada Secretary of State’s website (http://nvsos.gov/elections) or the election section of Clark County’s website (http://clarkcountynv.gov/election). ELECTIONS
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