Unveiling Of Local Poets’ Works Engraved In New Third Street Sidewalks The public is invited to join Poetry Promise, Inc. and the city of Las Vegas for a free World Poetry Day Celebration and unveiling of the Third Street Poetry Project Sunday, March 21, from 3 to 5 p.m. downtown on Third Street between Hoover and Gass avenues. The event will feature live poetry readings, … [Read more...] about World Poetry Day Celebration 3-5 P.M. March 21 In Downtown Las Vegas
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Female Volunteers to Support Delivering with Dignity on International Women’s Day, Monday, March 8
Girl Scouts of Southern Nevada to fill meal bags, Junior League of Las Vegas and Girlfriend Time to make deliveries. On Monday, March 8, in celebration of International Women’s Day, Delivering with Dignity will partner with three local female-led organizations. The Girl Scouts of Southern Nevada will fill meal bags with boxes of Girl Scout Cookies donated last … [Read more...] about Female Volunteers to Support Delivering with Dignity on International Women’s Day, Monday, March 8
Raiders Player Johnathan Abram, Clark County Commissioner William McCurdy II and NLV Firefighters Visit The Chef Jeff Henderson Project
Today, February 27, Chef Jeff Henderson and the Chef Jeff Project hosted another "Beignets and Chicory Coffee and Jambalaya Pop Up" Special guests, Las Vegas Raiders Safety, Johnathan Abram, Local 1607 North Las Vegas Fire Department, Clark County Commissioner William McCurdy II, class members of 2020 Leadership Las Vegas, and Shaundell Newsome of the Urban … [Read more...] about Raiders Player Johnathan Abram, Clark County Commissioner William McCurdy II and NLV Firefighters Visit The Chef Jeff Henderson Project
Serving Those Who Are Serving Our Community
Feeding the North Las Vegas Vaccination Clinic Workers (Firefighters, Police, Military, FEMA) The Chef Jeff Project and Neighborhood Housing Services of Southern Nevada (NHSSN) teamed up on Tuesday, February 23, 2021 to provide food and snacks for the front-line workers staffing the COVD-19 vaccine clinic at Canyon Springs High School in North Las Vegas. Brought … [Read more...] about Serving Those Who Are Serving Our Community
Elysian Living Gives Gratitude to First Responders for Their Service at Ely at Fort Apache
Elysian Living thanks first responders, including the Clark County Fire Department, Las Vegas Fire and Rescue, and Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department for keeping the community safe by responding quickly to the massive fire that broke out at the property that was under construction, Ely at Fort Apache on Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2021. A total of $10,000 donation was made to … [Read more...] about Elysian Living Gives Gratitude to First Responders for Their Service at Ely at Fort Apache
City of Las Vegas Councilman Cedric Crear Joins Lexicon Bank Board of Directors
Diverse Perspectives Strengthen Leadership and Vision for Nevada’s Community Focus Banking Partner Lexicon Bank, Nevada’s community-focused banking partner, today announced that City of Las Vegas Councilman Cedric Crear has been appointed to its Board of Directors. Councilman Crear brings more than ten years of community and executive leadership to the board, including roles … [Read more...] about City of Las Vegas Councilman Cedric Crear Joins Lexicon Bank Board of Directors
Nevada’s Proposed Avi Kwa Ame National Monument Is Critical in Achieving Protection of 30 Percent of U.S. Lands and Waters by 2030
In Nevada, 71 percent of voters support the 30 by 30 initiative to buffer against climate change, protect Nevada's dark night sky assets, and support the state's economic recovery. A national monument designation for Avi Kwa Ame in Clark County will be vital in achieving President Biden's goal to conserve 30 percent of the U.S. by 2030. Announced by the White House on … [Read more...] about Nevada’s Proposed Avi Kwa Ame National Monument Is Critical in Achieving Protection of 30 Percent of U.S. Lands and Waters by 2030
City of Las Vegas Strong Start Academies Enrollment Now Open
Two Strong Start Go Mobile Pre-K Classrooms Also Available For Free Enrollment The three city of Las Vegas Strong Start Academies (operated by Acelero Learning Clark County) that have been closed since mid-December 2020 due to COVID-19 have reopened for full preschool service for children and families. Enrollment is open for the three locations: 1617 Alta … [Read more...] about City of Las Vegas Strong Start Academies Enrollment Now Open
There’s Still Time to Apply for Nearly Two Million Dollars in College Scholarships From the Rogers Foundation
Application Period Open Now Through Feb. 8, 2021 Applications for college scholarships are currently being accepted by Southern Nevada's premier champion of arts and education, The Rogers Foundation. Available to CCSD high school seniors, those interested in scholarship opportunities are urged to discover the minimum eligibility requirements and apply directly online via The … [Read more...] about There’s Still Time to Apply for Nearly Two Million Dollars in College Scholarships From the Rogers Foundation
Las Vegas Felon Sentenced To Over 23 Years In Prison For Committing Two Armed Bank Robberies
A Las Vegas resident was sentenced yesterday to 282 months in prison for committing two armed robberies at the same bank in Henderson and being a felon in possession of a firearm, announced U.S. Attorney Nicholas A. Trutanich for the District of Nevada. In April 2019, following a three-day trial, a jury convicted Anthony Delano Hylton Jr., 35, of two counts of armed … [Read more...] about Las Vegas Felon Sentenced To Over 23 Years In Prison For Committing Two Armed Bank Robberies