Rhodes Homes supports elementary school

Rhodes Ranch Golf Club recently hosted the fifth annual Friends of Tanaka Elementary School Golf Tournament to benefit the school in the southwestern valley.

The proceeds from the April 26 charity event will provide funds for instructional materials, training programs, appreciation luncheons, staff development and also finance the Golden Dragon Awards, which provide recognition for teachers, students and parents.

"We are proud supporters of this event," said Glynda Rhodes, vice president of architecture and design for Rhodes Homes. "Over the past five years, we've participated in several different capacities from discounted green fees, to banner sponsor and even providing golf certificates for the raffle. This event is a great way to give back to the community and to support Tanaka Elementary, where many of the children who live in Rhodes Ranch attend school."

"The mission of Tanaka Elementary School is to work together on our journey to success where everything we learn will help us be our best," said Wayne Tanaka, tournament co-chair and the school's namesake. "We are very fortunate to have great community partners, like Rhodes Homes, who share this vision and help us achieve it through their generous contributions to our event."

The tournament featured a four-person scramble format. Along with team trophies for the lowest net and gross scores, individual trophies were given for the longest drive and closest-to-the-hole drive for both men and women. The tournament raised more than $10,000 through the sale of sponsorships, raffle prizes and entry fees.

Proceeds from past tournaments and individual donations have enabled the nonprofit Friends of Tanaka Elementary School to provide more than $40,000 to the school over the last four years.

"Additionally, the funds raised from our annual golf tournament have enabled us to purchase such items as picnic tables for the school's courtyard, science kits, musical instruments, ethnic performances, and a Hall of Fame Honor Wall for students, parents, teachers, and staff," Tanaka said.

The golf tournament proceeds will continue to be used to expand or enhance programs initiated by Principal Karen Patton.

The Rhodes Ranch Golf Club was designed by renowned golf-course architect Ted Robinson. The par-72 course, noted for its tropical landscaping, was named a Best Value by Vegas Golfer magazine.

Rhodes Homes is selling homes in six neighborhoods at Rhodes Ranch: The Collection, Palms Bay, Pacific Mist, The Majors, The Fairways and The Irons neighborhoods. They measure from 1,467 to 4,138 square feet. Prices begin in the low $200,000s.

Residents have access to the Rhodes Ranch Golf Club, a 35,000-square-foot recreation center, 13,000-square-foot Fun Zone Water Park and miles of walking trails and neighborhood parks.

The R-Club recreation center features a great room, fitness center, full-length basketball court, two racquetball courts, library, craft room, card room, billiards room and multi-purpose room. Residents can participate in a variety of group classes, including Pilates, yoga, kickboxing and circuit training in the group exercise room.

The Fun Zone water park is a 13,000-square-foot lagoon-pool with wading areas, three speed slides, five kid slides, squirt gun stations and a 1,000-gallon bucket that fills and tips over every five minutes.

To visit Rhodes Ranch, take Interstate 215, the Las Vegas Beltway, to Durango Drive, and then go south to Rhodes Ranch Parkway. The sales office is open daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

For more information, visit rhodeshomes.com.