Free ice cream, activities and home tours on tap for Providence’s park

KSNE-FM (106.5) radio, Providence and the master-planned community's master homeowners association, Meadow Gold and Planet Hyundai will host the annual Sunny 106.5 Ice Cream Sunday 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Sept. 30 in the northwest community's Promenade linear park.

The park is at 7195 Egan Crest Way. Look for the large green balloon.

The event was the radio station's brainchild 10 years ago.

Meadow Gold is providing several kinds of treats. The company has made a name for itself, making ice cream and other dairy products dating back to the late 19th century.

Besides free ice cream, Ice Cream Sunday features an ice cream-eating contest for children and adults, bounce houses, clowns, games, face painting, balloon animals and vendors focused on entertaining and educating families.

Planet Hyundai will have a booth and display several of its popular cars, including the Sonata, Elantra, Tucson, Santa Fe and Genesis.

Attendees are encouraged to bring new or gently used books to donate to Spread the Word Nevada.

The nonprofit organization promotes literacy to all children in Nevada. Visit www.spreadthewordnevada.org to learn more.

This is the third consecutive year Ice Cream Sunday will be held in Providence. The event lends itself well to the master plan's design, which is rooted in a small-town America setting, and is reminiscent of traditional New England-style neighborhoods.

Creating communities with a sense of depth and character fits developer Focus Property Group's philosophy, company officials say.

Providence is branded with a strong American traditions theme, reflected in its tree-lined streets and formally planted landscaped paseos, parks and walking trails.

Providence is among the top 10 best-selling master plans in the country, according to several leading real estate research firms.

The 1,200-acre community is home to many neighborhoods by builders that include Beazer Homes, Lennar, Pardee Homes, Richmond American Homes, Ryland Homes, Warmington Residential Nevada and Woodside Homes.

There will be model homes to tour during the event.

Richmond American Homes has three different neighborhoods within Providence. Priced from the high $100,000s, Chestnut Hill features a ranch and two-story homes, ranging from 1,700 to 2,400 square feet.

They have as many as six bedrooms, including first-floor bedrooms, and maple cabinets, granite kitchen countertops, stainless steel appliances and other amenities.

Chestnut Hill also has its own neighborhood park and playground, and backs up to The Promenade. Call 702-638-4440 for more information.

The Highgate neighborhood has a variety of quick-move-in homes available.

This single-story community is also priced from the high $100,000s and offers plans with as many as five bedrooms, ranging from 1,700 to 2,550 square feet.

Amenities include a gourmet kitchen, deluxe master bath, maple cabinets and ceramic-tile flooring. Call 702-395-3920 for information.

Meanwhile, the Sutter neighborhood now has available home sites with a variety of quick move-in homes. They back up to one of the Providence paseos. This single-story community features two new floor plans.

The Providence Master Homeowners Association hosts many activities, events and programs for community residents.

The association is professionally managed by Capital Consultants Management Corp., which has more than 30 years managing communities throughout the country. Call 702-216-2020 for information.

To learn more about Providence and its upcoming activities, visit the Providence Information Center at 7051 N. Hualapai Way, which is open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily. You may also call 702-433-5084, or visit www.providencelv.com.