It’s a known fact that Americans take on extra debt during the holiday season. According to a 2022 survey from Lending Tree, the average additional debt taken on over the holidays exceeded $1,500 last year, a figure that was about $300 higher than the previous year. As a result, some consumers will choose to pay their rent with a credit card. That’s something … [Read more...] about Finance Guru, Andrew Leavitt, Shares Tips for Avoiding Financial Pitfalls
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Boo-A-Thon Bowling Tourney Leads into Halloween, Benefits Junior Achievement – Oct. 14-15
A fun lead-up to Halloween, Junior Achievement of Southern Nevada is hosting its Boo-A-Thon Bowling Tournament on Oct. 14 and Oct. 15, 2023, at the Santa Fe Station Bowling Center. Teams play options are from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday or noon to 2 p.m. or 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday. "The Boo-A-Thon is a great company team-building activity that helps us raise … [Read more...] about Boo-A-Thon Bowling Tourney Leads into Halloween, Benefits Junior Achievement – Oct. 14-15
Green Our Planet Brings Gardens and Hydroponics to 1,200 Communities Nationwide, Thanks to the Engelstad Foundation
Thanks to a recent second grant from the Engelstad Foundation, Las Vegas-based nonprofit Green Our Planet expands its work to bring outdoor gardens and hydroponics laboratories to hundreds more communities across Nevada and beyond. By the end of 2024, the organization will be working with over 1,200 schools, libraries and food pantries in all 50 states. Erin McGarry, Chief … [Read more...] about Green Our Planet Brings Gardens and Hydroponics to 1,200 Communities Nationwide, Thanks to the Engelstad Foundation
Green Our Planet Produces the Nation’s Largest Student-Run Farmers Market
Green Our Planet, in partnership with Clark County Commissioner Marilyn Kirkpatrick, Bank of Nevada, Clark County School District, United Way of Southern Nevada and Sprouts, hosted the nation’s largest student-run farmers market at the Clark County Government Center. Over 300 student farmers from 30 Clark County School District students participated in the event … [Read more...] about Green Our Planet Produces the Nation’s Largest Student-Run Farmers Market
Boo-A-Thon Bowling Tournament for Junior Achievement on Oct. 15 & 16 – Costumes, Prizes & More
Junior Achievement of Southern Nevada Bringing Back Halloween Themed Bowling Tournament A fun lead-up to Halloween, Junior Achievement of Southern Nevada is hosting the return of its Boo-A-Thon Bowling Tournament on Saturday, Oct. 15 and Sunday, Oct. 16, 2022 at the Santa Fe Station Bowling Center. Participants can choose from two sessions on Saturday, 10 a.m. to noon or 2 … [Read more...] about Boo-A-Thon Bowling Tournament for Junior Achievement on Oct. 15 & 16 – Costumes, Prizes & More