Peter Guzman Appointed Chairman of the Public Education Foundation Board, Succeeding Jan Jones Blackhurst; Tony Sanchez Named Vice Chair The Public Education Foundation’s (PEF) Board of Directors has announced that Peter Guzman, President and CEO of the Latin Chamber of Commerce, has succeeded Jan Jones Blackhurst as the Foundation’s Board Chairperson. Ms. Jones Blackhurst … [Read more...] about Peter Guzman Appointed Chairman of the Public Education Foundation Board, Succeeding Jan Jones Blackhurst
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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
Elementary Students to Sell School-Grown Produce at Henderson Farmers Market, May 11
Students to operate farmers market booths to support school’s hydroponic gardens created through the Home-Grown Henderson program Students from Robert Taylor, Fay Galloway, J. Marlan Walker and McCaw STEAM Academy elementary schools will sell vegetables grown from their hydroponic gardens during the City of Henderson Farmers Market on Thursday, May 11, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. … [Read more...] about Elementary Students to Sell School-Grown Produce at Henderson Farmers Market, May 11
New York-New York’s 14th Annual St. Baldrick’s Day Event Raises over $220,000 for Childhood Cancer Research
134 Participants Braved the Shave at St. Baldrick’s Head-Shaving Event On Saturday, March 18, New York-New York Hotel & Casino raised more than $220,000 to benefit the St. Baldrick’s Foundation during its 14th annual head-shaving event and is expected to reach the goal of $300,000 as donations are still being received. Throughout the day, … [Read more...] about New York-New York’s 14th Annual St. Baldrick’s Day Event Raises over $220,000 for Childhood Cancer Research
SAHARA Las Vegas Team Members Surprise Robert E. Lake Elementary School Students with 350 New Pairs of Shoes
On Monday, Feb. 13, SAHARA Las Vegas team members distributed more than 350 pairs of shoes to underprivileged students at Robert E. Lake Elementary School as part of the property’s SAHARA Cares initiative. The pairs of shoes were donated by SAHARA team members across various departments. While shoes were the main focus of this distribution, other clothing items were … [Read more...] about SAHARA Las Vegas Team Members Surprise Robert E. Lake Elementary School Students with 350 New Pairs of Shoes
The Southern Nevada Pickleball Club (SNP) Supports the Community, Helping Seniors, Veterans and Kids
Shares Giving, New Courts, Upcoming Tournaments and Key Partners The Southern Nevada Pickleball Club (SNP), a 501 (c)(3) member-driven organization, with a mission to cultivate a pickleball community that welcomes all, advocates for the sport and pursues resources to have player experience. SNP has touched the community in many ways: - In one year, they have seen an … [Read more...] about The Southern Nevada Pickleball Club (SNP) Supports the Community, Helping Seniors, Veterans and Kids
The Professional Pickleball Association (PPA) to Sponsor Clark County’s Elementary School Pickleball Program (w/ Video)
The Professional Pickleball Association (PPA) is coming back to Clark County to sponsor Vassiliadis Elementary School's pickleball program on December 14. While in town holding the bubly Team Championships presented by MGM, the PPA will also be sending staff and two of its top pros, AJ Koller and Lea Jansen, to hold a pickleball clinic for 40 elementary school … [Read more...] about The Professional Pickleball Association (PPA) to Sponsor Clark County’s Elementary School Pickleball Program (w/ Video)
Boot Scootin’ Boogie for a Good Cause
The Southern Nevada CCIM Chapter to hold its 25th Annual Wine Soiree and Silent Auction Sept. 28 Put on your boots and join the Southern Nevada CCIM Chapter 25th Annual Boots & Barrels Wine Soiree and Silent Auction event on Wednesday, September 28. This organization’s primary fundraiser and charity event of the year will benefit John S. Park Elementary School, … [Read more...] about Boot Scootin’ Boogie for a Good Cause
Communities in Schools of Southern Nevada Partners with Shania Kids Can Foundation to Empower and Educate More Students in the Community
Partnership is enabling expansion into a new school for the 2022-2023 school year Communities In Schools of Southern Nevada (CIS), an affiliate of the fifth largest state office of the nation’s leading dropout prevention organization, has partnered with Shania Kids Can Foundation (SKC) to meet the needs of underserved students at Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School, a … [Read more...] about Communities in Schools of Southern Nevada Partners with Shania Kids Can Foundation to Empower and Educate More Students in the Community
Station Casinos Presents $120,000 Donation to the Public Education Foundation (w/ Video)
Leaders from The Public Education Foundation and Station Casinos convened at Whitney Elementary School for a check presentation and School Supplies Delivery leaders from Station Casinos hosted a check presentation ceremony at Whitney Elementary School to benefit the Public Education Foundation. The company announced a $120,000 donation for its 22-year-long “Smart Start” … [Read more...] about Station Casinos Presents $120,000 Donation to the Public Education Foundation (w/ Video)