Golf Oversight Committee to Meet Wednesday, 1 p.m.
The Golf Oversight Committee meeting will be called to order on Wednesday, January 17, 1 p.m., at Desert Vista. The topic of the meeting will be a report by Cody Law, president/ CEO of Citywide Golf Solutions, who will summarize the Golf Department’s marketing strategy over the last six months, as well as outline the plan for the next six months. Residents are encouraged to attend the meeting to learn more about how the Golf Department is working to increase play and the presence of Sun City’s courses throughout the golfing community.
Utility Box Art Project Needs a Helping Hand
Former Art Club President Sandy Karpel is looking for a few good hands to help lead students in a public art project to paint utility boxes near the entrances to Sun City. Artists can contact Sandy at [email protected]. The deadline to register is January 31.
“I think this is a great idea and I’d like to see it happen here,” said former Art Club President and Las Vegas Arts Commissioner Sandy Karpel, who is the driving force behind the urban art project to spiffy up public utility boxes around the periphery of Sun City Summerlin.
“The Commission is giving everyone a taste of public art. Plus, the opportunity for the students to get the wisdom we have learned over the years,” said Sandy. “For Sun City artists, it’s a chance to work with students who will be getting a serious education in art that many of us never had.”
Basically, the project, which is still under some organization, will involve seven teams of art students from the Las Vegas Academy. Each team will be headed by an artist who is a Sun City resident. Each team will be assigned a utility box to paint along the theme of desert living. Participating students will receive $800 for their efforts; the city will cover the cost of paint and supplies; and residents will get the benefit of sharing their wisdom and expertise with budding talent. Completed murals will be unveiled in June.
According to Sandy, the locations of the artwork have been selected, and LVA students and Sun City artists will be chosen following the application process which is currently under way. Sandy said she has had interest from Art Club members and now it’s time to get serious. Artists do not have to be members of the Art Club, but they have to have a portfolio. The deadline to submit paperwork for the teams is January 31. The actual painting will take place through May.
For those artists wanting to help, Sandy offers her email as a point of contact, [email protected].
“This project is a great example of crossing generations,” Sandy said. It’s my hope to pair students with artists in similar styles. The kids will do the painting, while residents will have a chance to mentor up-and-coming talent.”
When it’s all said and done, Sandy said she’d love to have a reception to celebrate all the great artwork that will surround residents as they drive in and out of the community on a daily basis.
“The Commission is giving everyone a taste of public art. Plus, the opportunity for the students to get the wisdom we have learned over the years,” said Sandy. “For Sun City artists, it’s a chance to work with students who will be getting a serious education in art that many of us never had.”
Basically, the project, which is still under some organization, will involve seven teams of art students from the Las Vegas Academy. Each team will be headed by an artist who is a Sun City resident. Each team will be assigned a utility box to paint along the theme of desert living. Participating students will receive $800 for their efforts; the city will cover the cost of paint and supplies; and residents will get the benefit of sharing their wisdom and expertise with budding talent. Completed murals will be unveiled in June.
According to Sandy, the locations of the artwork have been selected, and LVA students and Sun City artists will be chosen following the application process which is currently under way. Sandy said she has had interest from Art Club members and now it’s time to get serious. Artists do not have to be members of the Art Club, but they have to have a portfolio. The deadline to submit paperwork for the teams is January 31. The actual painting will take place through May.
For those artists wanting to help, Sandy offers her email as a point of contact, [email protected].
“This project is a great example of crossing generations,” Sandy said. It’s my hope to pair students with artists in similar styles. The kids will do the painting, while residents will have a chance to mentor up-and-coming talent.”
When it’s all said and done, Sandy said she’d love to have a reception to celebrate all the great artwork that will surround residents as they drive in and out of the community on a daily basis.
Story and photos by Jeannette Carrillo/Link
Playful reptiles adorn utility boxes near the intersection of Craig Road and Durango Boulevard north of Sun City Summerlin. The boxes are examples of approved ideas that help dress up the valley’s roadways.
Recording of Meet the Candidates Night Available
If you were not able to make it to the Residents' Forum last Wednesday, January 10, you can listen to the audio recording of the evening on the Association's website.
Go to scscai.com, click on the Administration tab. The recording is the second item on the page.
Go to scscai.com, click on the Administration tab. The recording is the second item on the page.
Attracting New Generations to Sun City Summerlin
How will Sun City Summerlin attract the next generations to our community? What will future residents look for when they consider moving to SCS? These questions inspired two current residents, Wendy Bowles and Dolly Mack, to develop an approach for finding out. Several focus groups with residents and real estate professionals were held last fall that led to the Electronic Focus Group, which is available as an online questionnaire for all residents to participate in. For those residents who do not have access to a computer, a hard copy is available at the Social Monitor stations at all community centers.
Data collected during the trial is anonymous and will be published at a later date.
TO PARTICIPATE IN THE QUESTIONNAIRE, CLICK ON THE LINK BELOW:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSearlYZY4fGIHktf5oFK3woMDjkWOvj6kBP9ZOcYWSo-tOJnA/viewform?c=0&w=1
Data collected during the trial is anonymous and will be published at a later date.
TO PARTICIPATE IN THE QUESTIONNAIRE, CLICK ON THE LINK BELOW:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSearlYZY4fGIHktf5oFK3woMDjkWOvj6kBP9ZOcYWSo-tOJnA/viewform?c=0&w=1