Providence to hold ice cream event Sunday

Help fill the bookshelf for kids in need by bringing books to the free Sunny 106.5 Ice Cream Sunday [tomorrow or today] at Huckleberry Park in Providence. The Providence Master Association continuously fills the bookcase for Spread the Word Nevada and repeats the process. (Courtesy)

A Providence Master Association staff members adds another book to the Spread the Nevada bookshelf. Books donated at [Sunday’s or tomorrow’s] free Ice Cream Sunday at Providence’s Knickerbocker Park will be added to the bookshelf for the nonprofit. (Courtesy)

Giving back to the community has been embraced by Providence, Providence Master Homeowners Association and its residents since the master plan opened in 2006.

That philosophy has been reflected in support for nonprofits and those in need through various fundraising events and drives for needed items.

This continues with Sunday’s Sunny 106.5 Ice Cream Sunday that includes a book drive for the local Spread the Word Nevada.

Attendees to the free ice cream-themed event are invited to bring new and gently used books for the nonprofit organization, which advances early child­hood lit­er­acy by plac­ing books into the hands and homes of chil­dren within South­ern Nevada’s at-risk, low-income com­mu­ni­ties.

While devel­op­ing a love of read­ing, the initiative pro­motes future aca­d­e­mic achieve­ment and self-confidence to help impact children’s life­long success.

After four years of partnership and more than 10,000 books donated, Spread the Word Nevada is a part of the Providence community.

The Providence Master Homeowners Association’s ongoing Fill the Bookcase campaign makes it easy for residents to get involved by stopping by the association office to donate books or collecting books at its various events.

Once the designated bookcase is full, the books are given to Spread the Word Nevada and the cycle begins again.

The literary theme also is reflected in the names of two of Providence’s parks. The new Huckleberry Park, where Ice Cream Sunday is being held, was inspired by the classic Mark Twain character Huckleberry Finn. Knickerbocker Park was named in honor of literary great Washington Irving, whose 19th century “Knickerbocker Tales” include “Rip Van Winkle” and “The Headless Horseman.”

Ice Cream Sunday will be from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. with free frozen treats from Meadow Gold, ice cream-eating contests, a petting zoo, a DJ and entertainment by Amazing Clowns.

Booths include America First Credit Union, Pinot’s Palette, Shelters Insurance, The Smith Center and Victory Martial Arts. Food trucks, featuring Ben’s BBQ, Blondie’s Beacon Creations and Burgerfest, will have various delectables to purchase.

The Sunny 106.5 Ice Cream Sunday is being presented by Sunny 106.5, Meadow Gold, Providence and Providence Master Homeowners Association.

Developed by Focus Property Group, Providence has been among the country’s fastest-selling master-planned communities.

Its spirit is rooted in the traditions of small-town America with neighborhoods bringing people together.

Wide tree-lined boulevards frame the 1,200-acre community which includes homebuilder, such as CalAtlantic Homes/Ryland, Lennar, Richmond American Homes, Summit Homes and Woodside, offering a variety of floor plans and amenity options for every lifestyle.

The master plan features The Promenade Park, Huckleberry Park, Knickerbocker Park with spectacular views of the Las Vegas Valley, and miles of trail systems. Providence is minutes from shopping, dining and I-215 and U.S. Highway 95 access, and close to Nellis and Creech Air Force bases.

Huckleberry Park is at 10325 Farm Road, just off the I-215 North Beltway and Hualapai Way.

For information, stop by the Providence Information Center at 7181 N. Hualapai Way, Ste. 150, visit www.providencelv.com or call 702-433-5084.