Two gateway communities vote in favor of resolutions supporting land designation to conserve the and invigorate local economies. On June 9, with Clark County Commissioner Michael Naft in attendance, the Searchlight Town Advisory Board voted unanimously to provide a letter of support for the proposed Avi Kwa Ame National Monument. Searchlight joins Boulder City's town … [Read more...] about Searchlight Town Advisory Board Gives Unanimous Approval to Support Proposed Avi Kwa Ame National Monument
Awareness
2021 Miss Nevada Competition Comes to The Orleans Showroom July 1-2
The 2021 Miss Nevada Competition – the state’s official preliminary to Miss America – is coming to The Orleans Showroom at The Orleans Hotel and Casino on Thursday, July 1 and Friday, July 2. Celebrating its 72nd anniversary, the Miss Nevada Scholarship Organization is one of the largest providers of scholarship … [Read more...] about 2021 Miss Nevada Competition Comes to The Orleans Showroom July 1-2
Non-Profit Project Marilyn Celebrates Menstrual Hygiene Day, May 28
Helping at-Risk, Low Income Families and Women to End Period Poverty In honor of Menstrual Hygiene Day (May 28) and period poverty awareness week, Project Marilyn provides ongoing education and support to the community. The non--profit is hosting a special raffle (for only $5 a ticket) where proceeds will help in the fight to end period poverty. Gifts … [Read more...] about Non-Profit Project Marilyn Celebrates Menstrual Hygiene Day, May 28
Celebrate Summertime at Down Syndrome Organization of Southern Nevada’s First-Ever “I’ve Got the Music in Me” Concert in the Park on June 26
Family-friendly community event to run all day; features food trucks and music from local bands and musicians. Down Syndrome Organization of Southern Nevada (DSOSN), the leading nonprofit organization and primary source of education, information, and support for Southern Nevada families affected by Down syndrome, announces its first-ever "I've Got the Music in Me" Concert in … [Read more...] about Celebrate Summertime at Down Syndrome Organization of Southern Nevada’s First-Ever “I’ve Got the Music in Me” Concert in the Park on June 26
UFC Partners with Youth Charity Onside to Launch Its First-Ever Youth Mentoring Program in the U.K.
UFC, the world’s premier mixed martial arts organization, today announced a multi-year partnership with OnSide, one of the leading youth charities in the U.K, to establish a youth mentoring program at Youth Zone locations throughout the country. Established in 2008, OnSide funds and builds state-of-the-art youth centers called “Youth Zones” in communities across … [Read more...] about UFC Partners with Youth Charity Onside to Launch Its First-Ever Youth Mentoring Program in the U.K.
Ferraro’s Hosts Fundraiser for Hope Means Nevada to End Teen Suicide in the State
On Thursday, May 20, Ferraro’s Italian Restaurant & Wine Bar hosted a fundraising event for Hope Means Nevada (HMN), the community-based non-profit focused on eliminating youth suicide in the state. This event was made possible through the generous support UNLV’s Athletic Department, and Ferraro’s presented HMN with a $10,000 check during the event. All funds raised … [Read more...] about Ferraro’s Hosts Fundraiser for Hope Means Nevada to End Teen Suicide in the State
The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas Welcomes Rise Against to the Chelsea Stage, Aug. 20
Tickets on-sale Thursday, May 13 at 10 a.m. PST The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas welcomes RISE AGAINST to The Chelsea for the band’s Las Vegas stop on their Nowhere Generation Tour on Friday, August 20. Hailing from Chicago, IL, the multi-Gold and Platinum punk-rock band RISE AGAINST has received worldwide recognition for their eight studio … [Read more...] about The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas Welcomes Rise Against to the Chelsea Stage, Aug. 20
The Chef Jeff Project – Beignet Pop Up – Autistic Kids, Youth on Probation, Homeless in Workforce Training -Learning Thru Cooking
April is Autism Awareness Month. Non-Profit: The Chef Jeff Project hosted its weekly Saturday, "Beignets and Chicory Coffee Pop Up" (now also featuring Jambalaya and Chicken Sandwiches) in its pop up test kitchen in North Las Vegas. Chef Jeff Henderson teaches life skills training with the students in the mornings during the week. Various students spoke of … [Read more...] about The Chef Jeff Project – Beignet Pop Up – Autistic Kids, Youth on Probation, Homeless in Workforce Training -Learning Thru Cooking
Local Non-Profits Participate in Earth Day Celebrations: Create a Change Now, Lion Habitat Ranch, Vegas PBS and Urban Fresh Farms
Earth Day 2021 is celebrated on April 22; and is a nationwide environmental teach-in to educate people in the United States on issues related to environmental pollution. Earth Day went global in 1990, and as of today, the global environmental movement has over 75,000 partners in over 190 countries working towards protecting our planet. Several non-profits contributed … [Read more...] about Local Non-Profits Participate in Earth Day Celebrations: Create a Change Now, Lion Habitat Ranch, Vegas PBS and Urban Fresh Farms
Las Vegas Shows Its Ongoing Pride with LGBTQ+ Events and Celebrations
The Entertainment Capital of the World Invites All To Revel in Adult Freedom From annual events to amazing entertainment, Las Vegas proudly celebrates the LGBTQ+ community and empowers travelers to embrace who they are year-round. Featuring a wide variety of LGBTQ+-driven entertainment, dining, nightlife and special events, Las Vegas is the ultimate, inclusive escape for … [Read more...] about Las Vegas Shows Its Ongoing Pride with LGBTQ+ Events and Celebrations