The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Nevada, FBI Las Vegas Field Office, and AARP Nevada will host an interactive telephonic town hall on June 30, at 10 a.m. PDT, to share information about common gift card fraud schemes and prevention tips. During the hour-long town hall, an Assistant U.S. Attorney and FBI Supervisory Special Agent will discuss common scams to be … [Read more...] about U.S. Attorney’s Office, FBI, And AARP Nevada Partner to Protect Nevadans from Gift Card Fraud
Charitable Giving, Events and Award Recipients Highlighted in the Vegas Community
Here are the results of several charitable giving, events and award recipients in the Vegas Community. Wendi Schweigart, founder of non-profit, Project Marilyn, received $500 for the Channel 13 Community Award from America First Credit Union. Las Vegas Fashion Council and the Southern Nevada Burn Foundation hosted a flip flop drive and doubled their goal by … [Read more...] about Charitable Giving, Events and Award Recipients Highlighted in the Vegas Community
Bruce King Memorial Scholarship Awarded to Virgin Valley High School Senior
$6,500 scholarship presented at the 18th Annual Mesquite Amateur Golf Tournament On Thursday, June 3, 2021, the Bruce King Memorial Scholarship was awarded to Savannah Cannon, a Virgin Valley High School Senior. Members of the Bruce King Memorial Board’s scholarship committee presented the graduate with a $6,500 check, alongside Mesquite … [Read more...] about Bruce King Memorial Scholarship Awarded to Virgin Valley High School Senior
Delbert McClinton to Make His Final U.S. Performance at Big Blues Bender September 9–12, 2021 at Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino
Guitar sensation Joanna Connor and rising star King Solomon Hicks added to the four-day destination festival lineup The 7th annual Big Blues Bender is honored and humbled to host four-time GRAMMY Award-winner Delbert McClinton’s final performance in the U.S. With a career spanning more than six decades, McClinton’s influence on the blues genre and in the Bender community … [Read more...] about Delbert McClinton to Make His Final U.S. Performance at Big Blues Bender September 9–12, 2021 at Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino
Las Vegas Youth Jazz Orchestra Announces Spring Virtual Concert, May 19, 2021
The LVYJO has had a wonderful program this year. In its first months of the Spring semester, JOI’s Artistic Director Kenny Rampton curated many jazz greats to come speak to our students. The students spent time with some of the jazz world's most celebrated artists including Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra members Victor Goines and Chris Crenshaw, internationally renowned … [Read more...] about Las Vegas Youth Jazz Orchestra Announces Spring Virtual Concert, May 19, 2021
#PaintNevadaPink Kicks Off Month-Long Initiative
On Friday, October 2, many famous Las Vegas signs, buildings and businesses participated in #PaintNevadaPink to kick-off this month-long initiative.The Nevada Cancer Coalition (NCC) has partnered with the Comprehensive Cancer Centers of Nevada (CCCN) and other leading health organizations to raise awareness about the importance of breast cancer screening and early detection. … [Read more...] about #PaintNevadaPink Kicks Off Month-Long Initiative
Google to Invest Additional $600M at Henderson Data Center Site
The Nevada Governor’s Office of Economic Development announced today that Google will invest an additional $600 million to expand their existing $600 million data center in the city of Henderson. “We’re thrilled to announce the expansion of our data center investment in the city of Henderson,” said Andrew Silvestri, Head of Data Center Public Policy and Community … [Read more...] about Google to Invest Additional $600M at Henderson Data Center Site