Today, February 27, Chef Jeff Henderson and the Chef Jeff Project hosted another "Beignets and Chicory Coffee and Jambalaya Pop Up" Special guests, Las Vegas Raiders Safety, Johnathan Abram, Local 1607 North Las Vegas Fire Department, Clark County Commissioner William McCurdy II, class members of 2020 Leadership Las Vegas, and Shaundell Newsome of the Urban … [Read more...] about Raiders Player Johnathan Abram, Clark County Commissioner William McCurdy II and NLV Firefighters Visit The Chef Jeff Henderson Project
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Suit up and Help End Childhood Cancer with St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
Community and business leaders will join together throughout the month of March for virtual fundraising campaign. This March, Las Vegas community and business leaders will join together in the battle against childhood cancer and other life-threatening diseases by participating in STITCHED presents: Suit Up for St. Jude. Each participant commits to raising $2,500 for … [Read more...] about Suit up and Help End Childhood Cancer with St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
Eating Disorders on the Rise as COVID-19 Pandemic Enters Second Year
As the U.S. marks one year of the pandemic, along with tracking COVID-19 cases, health professionals have been closely eyeing another statistic: a rise in reported eating disorders. According to the National Eating Disorders Association, hotline calls related to eating disorders have gone up 70 to 80 percent in the last … [Read more...] about Eating Disorders on the Rise as COVID-19 Pandemic Enters Second Year
Vegas Inc Welcoming “2021 Women Inspiring Nevada” Nominations Now through March 3
Vegas Inc, the city’s number one business news source and special publication found inside Las Vegas Weekly, is now accepting nominations for the 2021 Women Inspiring Nevada awards. Community nominations for the prestigious accolades can be summited at https://lasvegasweekly.com/womeninspiringnevada, now through March 3. Showcasing the most influential female pioneers … [Read more...] about Vegas Inc Welcoming “2021 Women Inspiring Nevada” Nominations Now through March 3
Serving Those Who Are Serving Our Community
Feeding the North Las Vegas Vaccination Clinic Workers (Firefighters, Police, Military, FEMA) The Chef Jeff Project and Neighborhood Housing Services of Southern Nevada (NHSSN) teamed up on Tuesday, February 23, 2021 to provide food and snacks for the front-line workers staffing the COVD-19 vaccine clinic at Canyon Springs High School in North Las Vegas. Brought … [Read more...] about Serving Those Who Are Serving Our Community
Junior League of Las Vegas Celebrates 75 Years of Service in the Community
Junior League of Las Vegas, a Local Nonprofit, Is Commemorating 75 Years of Fulfilling Its Mission of Volunteerism, Developing the Potential of Women and Improving the Las Vegas Community. Over 75 years, Junior League of Las Vegas has contributed over 1.1 million hours of community service and raised more $1.5 million dollars for the community through service projects and … [Read more...] about Junior League of Las Vegas Celebrates 75 Years of Service in the Community
Code Ninjas Announces Spring Break Camps at Summerlin and Centennial Hills Locations
Spring Break Camps Available for Kids Ages 7-14 Code Ninjas announces today the launch of their Spring Break Camps at both the Summerlin and Centennial Hills locations. Created for kids ages 7-14, Spring Break Camps welcome kids to explore their love of technology through a game-based, martial arts inspired curriculum. “Our kids have missed out on so much this year, and … [Read more...] about Code Ninjas Announces Spring Break Camps at Summerlin and Centennial Hills Locations
New, Free Financial Literacy Program Available for K–12 Children
In an effort to help youth become financially savvy, America First Credit Union is launching FUNDamentals, a customizable, financial literacy program created for kindergarten through 12th grade students and teachers. “Our goal is to make financial literacy easily accessible to educators and students,” said John B. Lund, president and CEO of America First Credit Union. … [Read more...] about New, Free Financial Literacy Program Available for K–12 Children
Gov. Sisolak Congratulates Winner of Travel Nevada Kids’ Flag Contest
Gov. Sisolak Met Virtually With Las Vegas-Area Fourth-Grader Elijah Rivero and His Classmates Tuesday Afternoon to Congratulate Him on Winning the Discover Your Nevada Kids Flag Contest. The online competition, organized by the Nevada Division of Tourism (Travel Nevada), provided an opportunity for students to express what they know about the state in a pictorial format. … [Read more...] about Gov. Sisolak Congratulates Winner of Travel Nevada Kids’ Flag Contest
Senate and Assembly Republicans Introduce Bill to Cut Construction Workers Wages
The Southern Nevada Building Trades Unions (SNBTU) Assembly Bill 99 was introduced in the Nevada Assembly on February 8, 2021 by a majority of Republican Assembly members. As drafted, this bill is a direct attack on the working men and women in Nevada. Nevada’s Construction Workforce builds Nevada’s public buildings, highways, roads, churches, schools, and … [Read more...] about Senate and Assembly Republicans Introduce Bill to Cut Construction Workers Wages