Sweet Sunday at Providence

Who can eat the most ice cream? Find out Sunday during the Sunny 106.5 Ice Cream Sunday at The Promenade Park inside the Providence master-planned community in northwest Las Vegas. There will be free ice cream and family activities from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Meadow Gold will provide the frozen treats for the day. For those up to more of a challenge, ice cream-eating contests for children and adults will be hosted by the Providence Master Homeowners Association.

In preparation for the free event, Meadow Gold is sharing some fun facts about its products and the black- and white-spotted Holstein cows that produce its milk.

■ A dairy cow drinks 67 quarts of water daily — about a bathtub full.

■ A cow produces 90 glasses of milk a day, and 200,000 in a lifetime.

■ All cows are females. Bulls are male.

■ A cow has four stomachs.

■ Children, ages 2 to 8, should have three servings of milk daily to help teeth and bones grow strong.

■ Nine- to 18-year-olds should have four servings of milk or milk products daily.

■ It takes 29 cups of milk to make 1 pound of butter.

Other activities include bounce houses, petting zoo, entertainment by Amazing Clowns and craft, food and information booths.

Attendees are invited to bring new and gently used books for the nonprofit Spread the Word Nevada, which makes it possible for children to experience the magic of books.

Ice Cream Sunday is presented by Sunny 106.5 KSNE-FM radio, Providence Master Planned Community, Providence Master Homeowners Association, Meadow Gold, Reddy Ice and Team Ford.

The Promenade Park is at 7195 Egan Crest Way, north of the 215 Beltway and Hualapai Way exit.

Providence is among Nevada’s and the country’s best-selling master plans. The 1,200-acre community features neighborhoods by Beazer Homes, KB Home, Lennar, Pardee Homes, Richmond American Homes, Ryland Homes, Warmington Residential Nevada and Woodside Homes. Tour models to see versatile floor plans. The community’s homebuilders are offering financing programs, energy-saving features and incentives.

Through Monday, Richmond American Homes is offering Select Your Savings at its three neighborhoods, where $10,000 goes toward closing costs, Home Gallery options or interest rate buy-down. Some restrictions apply; visit a sales center for details or download the certificate at www.richmondamerican.com.

Highgate features one-story plans from the high $200,000s with maple cabinets, granite kitchen countertops and stainless steel appliances. Quick move-in homes are available. Ranging from 3,500 to 4,000 square feet, the single-story Estates at Highgate are priced in the low $400,000s. Buyers can choose their home site, which measures about 20,000 square feet.

The Ryland Homes September promotion offers buyers 20 percent off design center options and as much as $6,000 for closing costs. Check with sales counselors for details.

Monticello is a two-story neighborhood with a community park, pool and homes available for year-end closing. This month, the builder also is offering one year of paid homeowners association dues.

Verada View is gated with a community pool coming next summer. Nine two- and three-story floor plans offer rooftop decks. Homes are available for year-end move-in. For information, visit www.RylandVegas.com.

At Northern Terrace, Warmington released new phases in its three recreation-based neighborhoods: Claremont, Westcott and Emery. Twelve single-level and two-story home designs range from 1,529 to 3,410 square feet, have as many as six bedrooms and two- or three-space garages, and are priced from the high $100,000s to the low $200,000s.

Buyers have access to The Club at Northern Terrace. It has full-time staff and activities for all ages, including unlimited use of three pools, spa, fitness center, entertainment room with television, children’s play areas and year-round community social events and classes.

For information, visit www.homesbywarmington.com/northern terrace or call 877-930-5599.

For Providence information, visit www.providencelv.com, call 702-433-5084, or visit the information center, 7181 N. Hualapai Way, Suite 150, off the 215 Beltway and Hualapai.