Catholic Charities of Southern Nevada (CCSN) will celebrate its 80th year of serving the Las Vegas Valley as it continues to grow and impact the community through a number of various social services since originally opening its doors on April 16, 1941. In honor of the milestone, Catholic Charities will host a special community meal at its dining pavilion, gathering clients … [Read more...] about Catholic Charities to Celebrate 80th Year in Providing Social Service to Las Vegas Residents in Need
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MGM Resorts Rolls Out Comprehensive Health & Safety Program to Bring Meetings Back to Las Vegas
New Convene with Confidence Offerings Ready for Implementation for Events Large and Small Following months of trials, MGM Resorts is adding cutting-edge enhancements to its Convene with Confidence program, one of the meeting industry's most comprehensive health and safety plans, designed to get businesses back to doing business in person. Now … [Read more...] about MGM Resorts Rolls Out Comprehensive Health & Safety Program to Bring Meetings Back to Las Vegas
Increase Your Odds with POKER 101: ALL IN at The LGBTQ Center of Las Vegas
There are only a few openly LGBTQIA+ tournament poker players. The LGBTQ Center of Las Vegas hopes to change those odds with a new program called Poker 101: All In. Starting in May, The Center will offer Poker 101: All In, a six-week class that will cover the basics needed to be a force at the table in No-Limit Hold'em poker tournaments. A local gay poker professional who is … [Read more...] about Increase Your Odds with POKER 101: ALL IN at The LGBTQ Center of Las Vegas
Pavilion Center Pool Reopens After Repairs
Pool Offers Open Swim, Lap Swim, Exercise Classes, Swim/Dive Lessons, Log Rolling The city of Las Vegas Pavilion Center Pool will have a ribbon-cutting and free community celebration Friday, April 2, from noon to 2 p.m. to celebrate the pool reopening following repairs and maintenance. Ward 2 Councilwoman Victoria Seaman is inviting residents for free swimming and light … [Read more...] about Pavilion Center Pool Reopens After Repairs
The LGBTQ Center Starts to Re-Open
The LGBTQ Center of Southern Nevada is opening up to safely offer in-person support groups and services. Some groups will continue to meet via Zoom. “We did our best this past year as many of our support groups were able to meet online and as restrictions eased, we did socially distanced events outside in our parking lot,” Nicole McNee, The Center’s volunteer and … [Read more...] about The LGBTQ Center Starts to Re-Open
The Switch Closet ReOpens at The LGBTQ Center of Southern Nevada
The Switch Closet at the LGBTQ Center of Southern Nevada will reopen after closing for a year due to COVID restrictions. The Switch Closet will reopen on March 11th by appointment only and will be open every Thursday and Friday from 3-5 pm. “We provide a comfortable and easily accessible way to access clothing and cosmetics to express oneself authentically through fashion,” … [Read more...] about The Switch Closet ReOpens at The LGBTQ Center of Southern Nevada
ANTHEM Donates $20,000 to The Henderson Equality Center for its Job Readiness Program
The Henderson Equality Center has recently been able to expand their space, due to a $20,000 sponsorship provided by Anthem. Due to this incredibly considerate donation, the Center now has a large event center room that will be used for a multitude of events, with its primary goal of using it for a job readiness program. Job readiness training programs prepare … [Read more...] about ANTHEM Donates $20,000 to The Henderson Equality Center for its Job Readiness Program
Brian Hosier Named COO at The Center
Brian Hosier is the new Chief Operating Officer (COO) at The LGBTQ+ Center of Southern Nevada. Hosier will oversee the plans to expand the HIV/STI/STD Testing Clinic to include pharmacy services and comprehensive health care and other organizational responsibilities related to the sustained growth of The Center. A longtime advocate for The Center, Hosier recently served as … [Read more...] about Brian Hosier Named COO at The Center
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