Hi, Nevadans!

If you have children who attend the Clark County School District, the deadline to apply for open enrollment and magnet schools for the 2026-27 school year is tomorrow, Jan. 13.

In other news: Next Monday is Martin Luther King Jr. Day! There are a ton of ways to honor his legacy, from Las Vegas to Reno.

And a fun fact about me: I share my birthday with Dr. King—Jan. 15.

Have a great week!

📖 Nevada Historical Society — Wednesday, Jan. 14, 5-6:30 p.m. at The Knights of Pythias (980 Nevada St., Reno). Hear from author and mining engineer Richard Lippoth and his book “Bulkeley Wells and the Uncertain Luck of the Mining Game,” which highlights Wells’ pivotal role in the various mining and hydroelectric ventures across Colorado, Nevada, and California. Enjoy a presentation and question-and-answer session with the author.

🧵 Sew Ready, Intro to Machine Sewing and Safety — Thursday, January 15
3-5 p.m. at the West Charleston Library (6301 W. Charleston Blvd., Las Vegas). Start your sewing journey and learn sewing machine safety, threading, and basic stitches. This class is required to attend advanced sewing programs. This class is free, but online registration is required. Space is limited. 

🌺 Mālama Market — Saturday, Jan. 17, noon-4 p.m. at Anthem Hills Park (2256 N. Reunion Drive, Henderson). Come by this Polynesian market with all the good vibes, island-style food trucks, local vendors, dragon dancers, and music.

🎤 Sweet Honey in the Rock Concert — Saturday, Jan. 17, 7 p.m. at the West Las Vegas Arts Center (951 W. Lake Mead Blvd., Las Vegas). Sweet Honey in the Rock is an internationally acclaimed a cappella ensemble founded in 1973. Enjoy a fusion of spirituals, gospel, jazz and folk music with a theatrical flair. Tickets are $12.

🗓 Later this month: National Cowboy Poetry Gathering — Jan. 26-31, Elko

Commemorate MLK Day by attending one of these meaningful events. (NatalieSchorr/Shutterstock)

By Aleza Freeman

Martin Luther King Jr.’s peaceful message takes center stage at a variety of MLK Day events in Nevada, including a grand parade, a 5k run, and a day of service. 

Tens of thousands of spectators will gather on Jan. 19 for the 44th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Parade in Las Vegas to watch the floats, motorcycles, performers, political figures, and celebrities make their way down Fourth Street, from Gass Avenue to Ogden Avenue, starting at 10 a.m.

This year’s parade theme is “Living the Dream – Honoring the Past, Embracing the Future.”

Clark County School District’s open enrollment closes this week. (CDC/Unsplash)

By Jannelle Calderón

The Clark County School District (CCSD) offers students school choice options outside their zoned school to find their best fit—whether it’s simply attending a different school (open enrollment), finding a specialized program, or getting a head start on their future careers. 

Applications can be filed online through itsyourchoice.ccsd.net. Available seats are determined based on each school’s capacity; schools not shown do not have seats available. 

Although CCSD’s application closes on Jan. 13, the district will reopen applications for any remaining seats on the Monday after spring break in March.

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Thanks for reading. This newsletter was written by Jannelle Calderón with stories from Aleza Freeman and Jannelle Calderón. It was edited by Paula Solis.

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