Volunteers will support various HFD initiatives and receive free training The City of Henderson Fire Department (HFD) is now accepting volunteer applications from community members who have an interest in supporting the fire department and the community. HFD is seeking volunteers to support the following areas: CPR and First Aid Instructors – HFD will certify … [Read more...] about Applications Now Open for Henderson Fire Department Volunteer Program
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Multipure International Female Scientists to Mentor Girl Scouts of Southern Nevada in Partnership Activity
Girl Scouts to Take Part in a Learning Experience with Multipure Female Scientists and Earn a Custom STEAM Patch Through this partnership, Girl Scouts of Southern Nevada will take part in learning activities with Multipure’s Microbiologist, Juana Garcia and Laboratory Services Manager, Tam Quy to gain a greater understanding of drinking water science and the workings of … [Read more...] about Multipure International Female Scientists to Mentor Girl Scouts of Southern Nevada in Partnership Activity
San Manuel Band of Mission Indians Donate $100,000 to Las Vegas Non-Profit Three Square Food Bank
Key leaders from SMBMI on hand to present donation to Three Square With an ongoing mission to provide a “hand up” to underserved populations, the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians (SMBMI), a federally-recognized Indian Tribe, donated $100,000 to Las Vegas based non-profit Three Square Food Bank. This donation is a part of the Tribe’s ongoing commitment to the communities … [Read more...] about San Manuel Band of Mission Indians Donate $100,000 to Las Vegas Non-Profit Three Square Food Bank
NAWBO Southern Nevada Announces Grant Finalists, Keynote Speaker
Local businesswomen will be honored during the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) Southern Nevada chapter’s 2021 Women of Distinction Awards this month. And for four of them, the award they receive also will come with a grant aimed at helping to propel their organization forward. The following grant finalists have been announced: Community Angel … [Read more...] about NAWBO Southern Nevada Announces Grant Finalists, Keynote Speaker
Security Company Reports Huge Jump in Orders Following FBI’s Report of Increased 2020 National Murder Numbers
The FBI has reported that murder numbers increased nearly 30 percent in 2020, the steepest increase on record. Nearly 5,000 more Americans were murdered across the country last year than the year before, even as numbers for other crimes, such as rape and robbery, fell, according to FBI figures. About 77 percent of reported murders in 2020 were committed with a … [Read more...] about Security Company Reports Huge Jump in Orders Following FBI’s Report of Increased 2020 National Murder Numbers
Serving Our Kids Foundation Hosts Emergency Food Drive, Saturday, October 9
The Helms Helps Foundation Kicks off $20,000 Matching Campaign for the Non-Profit Serving our Kids Foundation (SOK) is excited to announce a Drive-thru Food Drive/Collection at the SOK Warehouse in Henderson from 9:00am to Noon. Supporters are encouraged to purchase items from the approved food donation list and drop off on Saturday, utilizing the contactless and delivery … [Read more...] about Serving Our Kids Foundation Hosts Emergency Food Drive, Saturday, October 9
UNSHAKEABLE Celebrates Five Years of Providing Career Development and Empowerment to Women Recovering from Trauma
Fifth Annual Fundraising Screening of “Ghosts of Goldfield” Returns to The Space Thursday, October 28 UNSHAKEABLE is thriving at five! The Las Vegas-based nonprofit is celebrating five years of guiding women recovering from trauma, including human trafficking, substance addiction, domestic violence and homelessness, to return to the workforce and achieve financial … [Read more...] about UNSHAKEABLE Celebrates Five Years of Providing Career Development and Empowerment to Women Recovering from Trauma
Embracing Cannabis Tourism
Legal recreational cannabis use is on the rise, with more and more states getting on board. This has created an increased interest in “cannabis tourism”; that is tourism that is focused on including cannabis consumption into the travel plans! After all, people travel widely to explore different “wine country” locations. The same trend is starting to grow in states that have … [Read more...] about Embracing Cannabis Tourism
Lil Duval Spotted at Jardin Premium Cannabis Dispensary in Las Vegas
On Sunday, October 3rd, Jardín Premium Cannabis Dispensary in Las Vegas, Nevada welcomed American stand-up comedian and recording artist Lil Duval in conjunction with the dispensaries' Celebrity Guest Budtender Series. Duval arrived at approximately 2 p.m. just ahead of his scheduled appearance and was joined by his management and close … [Read more...] about Lil Duval Spotted at Jardin Premium Cannabis Dispensary in Las Vegas
Flora Couture Announces Opportunity Village as the Fall/Winter 2021 Designated Charity for Their Community in Bloom Initiative
Custom-designed floral arrangements will raise funds for local nonprofits and are now available for purchase Through their Community in Bloom initiative, Flora Couture announces Opportunity Village as the local charity of choice from October 4th until December 31st. In summer of 2021, ambassadors from Opportunity Village visited the Flora Couture team at their design … [Read more...] about Flora Couture Announces Opportunity Village as the Fall/Winter 2021 Designated Charity for Their Community in Bloom Initiative