Prominent leaders of the Filipino American community are calling for justice and proactive safety measures for the elderly man who was attacked on May 30, as well as urgent steps to end the alarming rise in Asian hate crimes. The elderly Filipino American man, 75-year-old Amadeo Quindara, is living in fear for his life and safety as the attacker was recently released from … [Read more...] about Filipino American Leaders Call for Justice and Proactive Safety Measures for Elderly Man Who Was Attacked, and Urgent Steps to End Asian Hate
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Nevada Home Care Workers Win Historic $16 Minimum Wage and Major Funding Increase to Ensure Quality Care
Through organizing their union, workers were empowered to lead the fight for the increases, which will help solve the workforce shortage crisis so the rapidly-aging population and people with disabilities get the services they urgently need Minimum wage will be life-changing for the state’s 13,000 home care workers, whose pay has been stagnant at around $11 an hour for over … [Read more...] about Nevada Home Care Workers Win Historic $16 Minimum Wage and Major Funding Increase to Ensure Quality Care
TODAY: Nurses and Healthcare Workers From HCA’s Sunrise, Mountain View and Southern Hills Hospitals to Hold “Speak Out for Safe Staffing and Quality Care”
Frontline workers will tell their personal stories about the spiraling crisis of dangerous understaffing, turnover and burnout Union contract covering 4,700 workers is set to expire at midnight that day, and workers say they are fired up to dramatically increase their actions if an agreement is not reached WHO: Nurses, healthcare workers, elected officials and community … [Read more...] about TODAY: Nurses and Healthcare Workers From HCA’s Sunrise, Mountain View and Southern Hills Hospitals to Hold “Speak Out for Safe Staffing and Quality Care”
June First Friday Features Plein Air Painting – Friday, June 2 – Downtown Las Vegas
Featured Artist Is Javier Gonzalez, Illustrator, Muralist and Painter; First Friday Summer Residency with Dray and Laron Emcee Begins June 2 First Friday Foundation, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, announces that June 2 First Friday features plenty of ‘Plein Air’ painting – many artists painting live outdoors this month. The art walk area on Boulder Avenue … [Read more...] about June First Friday Features Plein Air Painting – Friday, June 2 – Downtown Las Vegas
“LOVE” Finds a Home Thanks to Carlos Santana and Habitat for Humanity
Colorful “LOVE” park bench placed in Habitat for Humanity Las Vegas’ latest neighborhood In 2017, Carlos Santana and the House of Blues commissioned local woodworker Kerm Sablan and local artist Justin Lepper to create a series of benches to live within what was soon to be Habitat for Humanity Las Vegas’ Pittman neighborhood of homes. These benches were to reflect the … [Read more...] about “LOVE” Finds a Home Thanks to Carlos Santana and Habitat for Humanity
Concierge Wellness & Aesthetics in Las Vegas Welcomes Dr. Elena Garcia to Its Team
Practicing medicine for more than 20 years in Las Vegas, seasoned primary care physician excited to join a truly patient-centered model Concierge Wellness & Aesthetics, located at 4035 El Capitan Way in Las Vegas, welcomes long-time Las Vegas Valley physician, Dr. Elena Garcia, MD, to its team. Dr. Garcia has practiced medicine in the Las Vegas Valley for 20 years and … [Read more...] about Concierge Wellness & Aesthetics in Las Vegas Welcomes Dr. Elena Garcia to Its Team
AREA15, Hope Means Nevada, to Commemorate National Mental Health Awareness Month with “Lift Up with Liftoff”
Area Students Invited to “Lift Up” Classmates by Inviting Each Other to AREA15’s LIFTOFF Ride with 2-for-1 Admission in May AREA15, the immersive art and entertainment district located minutes from the Las Vegas Strip, and Hope Means Nevada (HMN), the community-based nonprofit focused on eliminating youth suicide across Nevada, will commemorate National Mental Health … [Read more...] about AREA15, Hope Means Nevada, to Commemorate National Mental Health Awareness Month with “Lift Up with Liftoff”
Criss Angel Raises More than $1.3 Million at Birthday Party
Benefactors include Make-A-Wish Southern Nevada, Cure 4 The Kids Foundation, Johnny Crisstopher Foundation Superstar magician Criss Angel recently celebrated his 55th birthday with a private concert and auction event at House of Blues Las Vegas to benefit families battling pediatric cancer and other critical illnesses. In addition to a personal donation of $1 million … [Read more...] about Criss Angel Raises More than $1.3 Million at Birthday Party
Sensory-Friendly New Year’s Eve Tips
Have you and your family decided how you will celebrate this New Year’s Eve? The thought of large crowds or loud fireworks may seem overwhelming or unappealing to those with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) but there are many other ways to enjoy the end-of-year holiday with your family. BlueSprig has created some tips for celebrating the new year in a sensory-friendly way … [Read more...] about Sensory-Friendly New Year’s Eve Tips