National Park Hospitality Association Annual Conference
October 13-18 National Park Hospitality Association Annual Conference
Green Valley Ranch Resort
Henderson, Nevada
Contact: National Park Hospitality Association, 202-682-9530
Creative Church Conference
Henderson, NV
September 15, 2008 08:30 AM
For more info call: 800-230-8860
Henderson Helping Hands Expo
Crafters, artistest, community events & activities, goody bags and more
09/05/08 – 09/07/08
We promote great shows in the Las Vegas, Henderson, Nevada area.
We like to include some fundraising to help out the area community people.
Our next show is Sept 5-7, 2008 at Warm Springs Promenade Center in a 12,000 sf store next to Sears and Big Lots stores.
Please come join us as a vendor or visitor. Visitors admission FREE, and(limited) GOODY BAGS. Free activities for children.
Do you have a lightly used or new coat you would like to donate to a homeless or needy child, please bring it with you.
Employment in Henderson, Nevada
Henderson’s economy is becoming increasingly strong and diverse. City officials recognize the importance of establishing a thriving local economy and encourage new business growth where appropriate. In turn, businesses appreciate Henderson’s central location and educated workforce. About 24% of Henderson’s workforce lives and works in the city. The average commute time, including those who work outside Henderson, is less than 25 minutes. The primary employing industries are: travel and tourism; educational, health and social services; and retail trade.
Dining of Henderson, Nevada
Henderson has a large selection of dining establishments, from sports bars to fine dining on the golf course. Like its neighbor Las Vegas, Henderson has built a dining industry based on diversity. The brand name restaurants you know and love are established here, as well as many unique, independently owned restaurants. The options run the gamut from high-end to corner cafes and include all types: Italian, Chinese, French, Mexican, Thai, Japanese, seafood, steak and more.
Arts of Henderson, Nevada
To learn more about the history of city and the county, residents and visitors can take a trip to the Clark County Museum in Henderson. The museum is dedicated to teaching the public about the local architecture and lifestyles of previous eras. Some of the topics covered are: Native American cultures, mining, transportation and gaming. Exhibits include a replicated 1900s newspaper print shop, the 1932 Boulder City Depot, a 1918 steam engine and a resurrected ghost town.
In addition to the museum, there are several art stores, studios and galleries in town. These establishments provide the opportunity to purchase locally crafted pieces and to learn more about the culture of Henderson. Some galleries also offer classes and activities in addition to art sales and exhibits.
Of course, Henderson residents also have access to the many entertainment and arts activities in Las Vegas. From world-class art exhibits to some of the most intriguing and creative shows in the world, Las Vegas has an amazingly diverse list of things to do.
Housing of Henderson, Nevada
According to the 2000 census, the number of housing units in Henderson is about 71,000. Approximately 66% of these are owner-occupied, 27% are rented and about 7% are vacant. The options for sale include many detached, single-family homes and condominiums/townhouses, plus a smaller selection of undeveloped residential land. Prices for detached, single-family homes range from about $200,000 up to $5 million. At the lowest end of this range, buyers will find some of Henderson?s original homes built in the 1940s and 1950s. Mid-range, family homes with fenced yards are available in the $300,000-500,000 range. Many of these properties feature custom amenities and great views of nearby mountain peaks. The homes priced above $500,000 may have more expansive floor plans, a more convenient location or more impressive scenic views. Golf course homes are generally priced in the mid-$400,000s or higher. Henderson?s million-dollar homes generally have more than 4,000 square feet of living space, are located in the most exclusive neighborhoods, contain many custom upgrades and offer views of Lake Las Vegas and/or a nearby fairway.
The condominium and townhouse market has many options as well. These units are priced from the high-$100,000s up to $1 million. The most expensive units have resort-like features, including proximity to a golf course, scenic views, swimming pools and lots of living space.
Schools & Education of Henderson, Nevada
Public education in Henderson is provided by the Clark County School District. The district operates about 300 schools in total, serving roughly 280,000 students. In Henderson alone, there are more than 30 public school campuses, including five high schools and five intermediate schools. The student enrollment at the Henderson schools is approximately 33,000.
Henderson students also have several options for post-high school education. The largest college within driving distance is the University of Nevada at Las Vegas. This campus is roughly 10 miles from Henderson and carries a full-time enrollment of more than 15,000 students. The Community College of Southern Nevada, known as CCSN, also has campuses in Las Vegas and Henderson. The newest college campus in the area is Nevada State College in Henderson; this institution opened in 2002.
Private colleges in the area include DeVry University, International Academy of Design and Technology and ITT Technical Institute; all three are located in Henderson.
Recreations & Leisure of Henderson, Nevada
Although Henderson is a relatively young community, it has all the amenities and recreation options of a more established city. Much of this has to do with the prevalence of master-planned communities; the residential developers designed in the public spaces from the beginning, without waiting for the need to arise based on population growth. Part of the attraction of a master-planned community is that the parks and other open spaces flow well with the residential housing areas, creating a sense of balance and a feeling of being close to nature.
Henderson has more than 40 parks, providing more recreational facilities per capita than most other communities in southern Nevada. Notably, the city’s Parks and Recreation Department won a gold medal for excellence in administration in 1999 and is accredited by the National Park and Recreation Association. In 1994, Henderson was named the Sports Illustrated Sportstown for the state of Nevada. The award recognizes the strength and depth of the city’s community sports programs.
Public-use facilities include walking trails, swimming pools, tennis courts, softball/baseball fields, six recreation centers, golf courses and two performing arts venues. One of the recreation centers, the Multigenerational Facility at Liberty Pointe, is the largest facility of its kind in the state. Also notable is the Henderson Pavilion at Liberty Point, an outdoor amphitheater used for cultural performances.
The city offers more than 600 programs, activities, classes and special events throughout the year. Sports instruction is available for racquetball, volleyball, aerobics and much more. Activities and social programs for seniors are held at the Henderson Senior Center. Youth programs, for those in preschool through middle school, are offered before and after school and on school holidays.
Nature enthusiasts will want to visit the City of Henderson Bird Viewing Preserve. The preserve has an interesting history: Once just a wastewater reclamation facility, the site evolved into a bird habitat naturally over time. Over the years, the evaporating ponds on the site attracted more than 200 species of birds. As the bird population grew, the site gained the attention of birders and the National Audubon Society. In the 1990s, the city formally dedicated 80 acres of the site as a bird viewing preserve.
Water sports are available at the MonteLago Village Marina and nearby Lake Mead. At the marina, visitors can rent boats, book a yacht rental or take a gondola cruise. The lake itself is used for boating, fishing, sailing, kayaking and swimming. Lake Mead is the fifth most popular site in the U.S. national park system. The Lake Mead National Recreation Area actually includes two lakes: Lake Mead and Lake Mohave. The park is a popular destination for those who love to boat, swim, fish, water ski, kayak, hike, camp, picnic, sightsee or just relax in the sunshine. Scuba diving is also popular, and the park is visited by both experienced and novice divers. Maps and more information about the park are available at the Alan Bible Visitor Center.
Lake Mead was created when the Hoover Dam was built in the 1930s. Hoover Dam, named after President Herbert Hoover, is a massive concrete gravity-arch dam, built to control flooding and allow for irrigated farming. In 1985, Hoover Dam was designated a national historic landmark.
The Colorado River is another popular outdoor destination for Henderson residents. Accessible about 14 miles from the city, the Colorado River is used for fishing, rafting, canoeing and exploring.
The most prevalent outdoor recreational activity in Henderson, however, is golf. Residents, visitors and business travelers love Henderson’s selection of private, semi-private and public golf facilities as well as resorts. Private courses include: Anthem Country Club, DragonRidge Golf Club, The Foothills Country Club and SouthShore Golf Club. Local golf resorts include the Rio Secco Golf Club and The Falls Golf Club. Public and semi-private courses are: Tuscany Golf Club, WildHorse Golf Club, Reflection Bay Golf Club, Revere Golf Club, Black Mountain Golf and Country Club and Desert Willow Golf Course.
There are shopping, dining and entertainment areas located throughout Henderson. Many of these are situated for convenience, with easy access from nearby residential neighborhoods. One of the busier entertainment areas is the MonteLago Village along Lake Las Vegas. Complete with five-star hotels, a marina, the Casino MonteLago and the Spa Vita di Lago, the village represents the new and luxurious style of entertainment demanded by Henderson residents and visitors. High-end retailers populate the retail storefronts and classy dining establishments serve dinner at the waterfront. The centerpiece of the village is a stunning bridge designed after the Pontevecchio Bridge in Florence, Italy.
Attraction of Henderson, Nevada
In the attractions category, Henderson is somewhat overshadowed by its neighbor Las Vegas. To many, the appeal of Henderson is related to its lack of big-name attractions; the city is more livable and far less crowded than Las Vegas. That said, Henderson is not without things to do or sites to see. Some of the more popular local attractions are the gondola rides at Lake Las Vegas, the weekly farmers market at the Galleria Mall parking lot, Acacia Demonstration Gardens, the Clark County Museum and the ice rink at MonteLago Village.
Henderson is also located within driving distance of several world-renowned attractions. Nevada?s oldest state park, the Valley of Fire, is about 80 miles northeast of Henderson. Arizona?s Grand Canyon is about 260 miles east by car. Much closer to home is Hoover Dam, Lake Mead and the Las Vegas Strip, all of which attract millions of visitors annually.
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