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
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The Center’s Back-to-School Bounty Fair Supplied 1000 Students with Backpacks and Essentials Today
Lines of people wrapped around the block Saturday, July 16, 2022, at The LGBTQ Center of Southern Nevada's annual Back to School Bounty Fair. It was a pirate theme where the kids received a treasure map that started at the Port of Joy (named after The Center's rescue dog) and led to various spots to pick up a backpack and all the supplies needed for school. The staff, … [Read more...] about The Center’s Back-to-School Bounty Fair Supplied 1000 Students with Backpacks and Essentials Today
Aye, Aye Matey, The Center Will Have a Back-to-School Bounty Fair
The LGBTQ Center of Southern Nevada will hold a pirate-themed back-to-school fair on Saturday, July 16 from 10 am to 1 pm. There will be costumed characters dressed as pirates, treasure maps leading the way to 1000 backpacks and school supplies, and community partners offering access to essential resources. “We expect high demand for backpacks and school supplies … [Read more...] about Aye, Aye Matey, The Center Will Have a Back-to-School Bounty Fair
The LGBTQ Center of Southern Nevada to Honor Diversity, Inclusivity, and Equity at its Premiere Fundraising Event at Resorts World Las Vegas October 14, 2022
The LGBTQ Center of Southern Nevada will have its 2022 Honorarium at Resorts World Las Vegas on October 14, 2022, starting at 5:30 pm. The Center will honor pioneering local businesswoman and non-profit leader Laura Sussman as Person of the Year, casino executive and former Center Board Chair Raul Daniels as the recipient of the Center Legacy Award, … [Read more...] about The LGBTQ Center of Southern Nevada to Honor Diversity, Inclusivity, and Equity at its Premiere Fundraising Event at Resorts World Las Vegas October 14, 2022
Pride Month Events in Henderson
Henderson Equality Center has several events happening this month to celebrate National Pride Month in Henderson. Upcoming Events: June 6th – Pride Art Exhibit – 7pm – City Lights Art Gallery – 3 E Army St, Henderson NV 89015June 7th – Mr. and Ms. Henderson Pride Pageant – 7pm – Pass Casino – 140 S … [Read more...] about Pride Month Events in Henderson
The LGBTQ Center of Southern Nevada Has a Full Schedule of Events for June LGBTQIA+ Pride Month
Las Vegas Stories: A Look Back at the Origins of The Center and other LGBTQIA+ Community Organizations on Thursday, June 2 to Tuesday, June 7 at 8 PM Clark County Library. Join UNLV’s Su Kim Chung and panelists Dennis McBride, John Waldron, Antioco Carillo, and Rob Schlegel as we look back at how Las Vegas's queer residents found community support in those early pre-Center days … [Read more...] about The LGBTQ Center of Southern Nevada Has a Full Schedule of Events for June LGBTQIA+ Pride Month
The LGBTQ Center of Southern Nevada Has a Full Schedule of Events for June LGBTQIA+ Pride Month
June is Pride Month, an entire month dedicated to uplifting LGBTQIA+ voices, celebrating LGBTQ culture, and supporting LGBTQ rights. Initially inspired by the 1969 Stonewall Uprising, PRIDE Month works to amplify equality, justice, and opportunity for the LGBTQ community and its allies. "Pride is a celebration of diversity, inclusivity, and acceptance," says Jim McCoy, … [Read more...] about The LGBTQ Center of Southern Nevada Has a Full Schedule of Events for June LGBTQIA+ Pride Month
Henderson Police Department Hosts 2022 Annual Award Ceremony to Celebrate Exceptional Acts of Service
More than 100 officers and civilians awarded for life-saving acts, outstanding service and more The Henderson Police Department (HPD) awarded more than 100 Henderson police officers and civilians for going above and beyond the call of duty during HPD’s annual awards ceremony Thursday, March 31 – the first in-person ceremony since 2019. Henderson Chief of Police Thedrick … [Read more...] about Henderson Police Department Hosts 2022 Annual Award Ceremony to Celebrate Exceptional Acts of Service
The Center to Host Gender Fest on Saturday March 26
On Saturday, March 26, from 10 am to 4 pm, in partnership with Gender Justice, The Center will host Gender Fest celebrating transgender, non-binary, genderfluid, Two-spirit, Intersex, and other gender-diverse communities. There will be sessions about trans-affirming medical care, mental health and recovery, Intersex issues, gender diverse youth, trans … [Read more...] about The Center to Host Gender Fest on Saturday March 26
Nevada Blind Children’s Foundation Students Visit Minus5º Ice Experience at Mandalay Bay
Today, 15 blind and low-vision students from Nevada Blind Children’s Foundation (NBCF) ages five to 19 as well as their chaperones enjoyed a special visit to Minus5º ICE Experience at Mandalay Bay for a frosty, 23-degree experience created by expert ice sculptors out of 90 tons of carved ice. After donning warm coats and gloves, the children were escorted into the ice … [Read more...] about Nevada Blind Children’s Foundation Students Visit Minus5º Ice Experience at Mandalay Bay