$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
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City Of Las Vegas Named ‘Bright Spot Community’
Las Vegas Recognized For Supporting School And Community Success The Campaign for Grade-Level Reading announced today that it has named the city of Las Vegas a 2021 “Bright Spot Community” for its responses to the COVID crisis last year. Specifically, the Campaign is highlighting communities that developed exemplary or innovative responses to the COVID crisis, … [Read more...] about City Of Las Vegas Named ‘Bright Spot Community’
Spread the Word Nevada Announces Partnership with Nevada Mining Association
Spread the Word Nevada (STWN), the largest children’s literacy non-profit in the state, announces a partnership with Nevada Mining Association to provide books and literacy programming to children in Elko, Ely, Winnemucca, and Yerington. The “Mining for Books” fundraiser aims to raise a total of $65,000 to support book distribution to … [Read more...] about Spread the Word Nevada Announces Partnership with Nevada Mining Association
Sandbox VR Announces First Las Vegas Location, Coming to Grand Canal Shoppes inside The Venetian Resort Las Vegas
Sandbox VR is announcing today that they have signed a contract to open the latest Sandbox VR location in Grand Canal Shoppes inside The Venetian Resort Las Vegas. The company anticipates opening the new site in the early summer of 2021. Sandbox VR is a socially immersive experience that provides players a unique combination of full body motion capture and VR technologies … [Read more...] about Sandbox VR Announces First Las Vegas Location, Coming to Grand Canal Shoppes inside The Venetian Resort Las Vegas
Junior Achievement of Southern Nevada to Host 2nd Annual Virtual Race for Financial Freedom
Participation through outdoor and "Do Good" activities in April Junior Achievement of Southern Nevada will host the Virtual Race for Financial Freedom throughout April to celebrate Financial Literacy Month. The virtual event will support local educators, students, and families through Junior Achievement of Southern Nevada's various K-12 financial educational … [Read more...] about Junior Achievement of Southern Nevada to Host 2nd Annual Virtual Race for Financial Freedom
Nevada State Contractors Board to Host 2nd Annual “Hammers & Hope” Event for Women Seeking Construction Careers
Held virtually, event will highlight available construction industry career opportunities, guidance for women, students in the community Who: Nevada State Contractors Board and construction industry experts What: In honor of National Women in Construction Week, Nevada State Contractors Board (NSCB) will hold the second annual “Hammers & Hope” event, … [Read more...] about Nevada State Contractors Board to Host 2nd Annual “Hammers & Hope” Event for Women Seeking Construction Careers
Code Ninjas Summerlin Announces February Events for Las Vegas Kids
Code Ninjas Summerlin announces coding classes and themed camps for kids ages 6 to 14. Free sessions with Code Ninja Senseis and themed camps welcome kids to explore their love of technology. “We wanted to give Las Vegas parents and kids curious about technology an opportunity to explore new programs and learn about our game-based, martial arts inspired curriculum,” … [Read more...] about Code Ninjas Summerlin Announces February Events for Las Vegas Kids
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
Raiders Sign Asmar Bilal as Reserve/Future Free Agent
The Las Vegas Raiders have signed LB Asmar Bilal to a Reserve/Future contract, the club announced Wednesday. Bilal, a 6-foot-2, 230-pound linebacker, originally signed as an undrafted free agent with the Los Angeles Chargers following the 2020 NFL Draft. Bilal spent the majority of his rookie campaign on the club’s practice squad while also appearing in two … [Read more...] about Raiders Sign Asmar Bilal as Reserve/Future Free Agent
Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits Announces 2020 VolunCheer of the Year, Gena Fogarty, and Holiday Campaign Results
Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits (Southern Glazer's)—the world’s preeminent distributor of beverage alcohol—today announced the recipient of its 2020 VolunCheer of the Year Award, Gena Fogarty, Team Member Events & Communications Manager for Southern Glazer’s in Las Vegas, NV. V olunCheers is Southern Glazer’s grassroots employee volunteering and giving program that … [Read more...] about Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits Announces 2020 VolunCheer of the Year, Gena Fogarty, and Holiday Campaign Results