Awards honor women in 13 categories and bring grant opportunities for local women-owned businesses the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) Southern Nevada chapter is now accepting applications for its 2022 Women of Distinction Awards (WODA). The award winners will be announced at an Oct. 25, 2022 luncheon at … [Read more...] about NAWBO Southern Nevada Now Accepting 2022 Women of Distinction Awards Nominations
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Monkeypox Town Hall at The Center on August 18
The LGTBQ Center of Southern Nevada will host a Monkeypox Town Hall meeting Thursday, August 18, at 6 pm. Learn how to get checked, tested and protected from Monkeypox, and get your questions answered by a panel of public health experts, including: Alireza Farabi, MD, HIV/Infectious Disease Clinical Medical Director, University Medical Center of Southern NevadaBrian … [Read more...] about Monkeypox Town Hall at The Center on August 18
Winning Dream Home Cardboard Box Creations and their Youth Creators Recognized by Move 4 Less (w/ Video)
Houses incorporating a roller coaster, rooftop pool and Lego furniture; a rainbow theme and areas for favorite sports; a place to raise animals; a beach theme with seashell decor and a wrap-around porch and picket fence; a combination home and animal rescue van; and a water slide from the roof, porch, balconies, garden window boxes and more. These are the winning … [Read more...] about Winning Dream Home Cardboard Box Creations and their Youth Creators Recognized by Move 4 Less (w/ Video)
City of Henderson to Celebrate Purple Heart Day at Commemorative Park in Historic Water Street District
Memorial celebration coincides with National Purple Heart Day The City of Henderson and Purple Heart Veterans Chapter 730 are hosting a memorial celebration to commemorate Purple Heart Day at Purple Heart Plaza in downtown Henderson on Monday, Aug. 8. Mayor Debra March, City dignitaries and representatives of Purple Heart Veterans Chapter 730 will join the community to … [Read more...] about City of Henderson to Celebrate Purple Heart Day at Commemorative Park in Historic Water Street District
Burn Foundation Officially Launches New Firefighters of Vegas Calendar (w/ Video)
This week the Burn Foundation officially launched the new Firefighters of Vegas Calendar. The organization celebrated at Able Baker Brewing, where attendees could purchase the calendar and have it signed by many of the featured firefighters. The organization is planning pop-ups around town in August and September. The Firefighters of Vegas Calendar is … [Read more...] about Burn Foundation Officially Launches New Firefighters of Vegas Calendar (w/ Video)
The Mob Museum Welcomes Uncle Nearest Whiskey Founder Fawn Weaver to The Underground Speakeasy
On Tuesday, August 2, The Mob Museum, the National Museum of Organized Crime and Law Enforcement, hosted Fawn Weaver, founder, owner and chief executive officer of Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey, in The Underground speakeasy and distillery. As part of her 100-day-long CEO Thank You Tour across 100 cities in the United States, Weaver visited the premium whiskey’s top … [Read more...] about The Mob Museum Welcomes Uncle Nearest Whiskey Founder Fawn Weaver to The Underground Speakeasy
Celebrate International Coworking Day at The Coop and Test Drive the Coworking Experience for Free
The Las Vegas coworking hotspot is celebrating the day on August 9th and all month long with free day passes and a membership special International Coworking Day is August 9 and The Coop is inviting you to celebrate at one of its two Las Vegas Valley locations. The coworking hotspot will offer free tacos and other treats, along with the opportunity to test drive the … [Read more...] about Celebrate International Coworking Day at The Coop and Test Drive the Coworking Experience for Free
The City of North Las Vegas and Partners Donate Toys and Games During Unplug and Play Day at Liberty Park
On Friday, July 29, 2022, the City of North Las Vegas held an Unplug and Play Toys event at Liberty Park. Hosted by Councilman Isaac Barron and Councilwoman Pamela Goynes-Brown, the City and its partners provided a variety of toys and board games, including LEGOs, soccer balls, hoverboards and more, that encourage local kids to play away from … [Read more...] about The City of North Las Vegas and Partners Donate Toys and Games During Unplug and Play Day at Liberty Park
Skyluna to Host Grand Opening Event at New Playworking Space July 31, 2022
Las Vegas’ first and only co-working + childcare space to open at Town Square Las Vegas As work-from-home jobs become more common and the cost of childcare continues to add financial pressure to parents, Skyluna opens with a solution for the working parent, with its playworking concept. The co-working + childcare facility will host an exclusive a public grand opening … [Read more...] about Skyluna to Host Grand Opening Event at New Playworking Space July 31, 2022
Las Vegas North and South Premium Outlets Host Back-to-School Denim Campaign and Family-Friendly Events
Las Vegas North and South Premium Outlets is proud to host its back-to-school denim drive, Do Good with Denim, to support sustainability and support the local community. In collaboration with Nevada Partnership for Homeless Youth, Las Vegas North and South Premium Outlets invites shoppers to drop off denim-exclusive clothing to be recycled at either retail … [Read more...] about Las Vegas North and South Premium Outlets Host Back-to-School Denim Campaign and Family-Friendly Events