Nevada peers nominated Spencer Fane LLP partner for pro bono work, volunteerism UNLV’s Public Interest Law Association (PILA) has selected Spencer Fane LLP partner Mary Bacon as the 2021 recipient of its Silver State Staircase Award, honoring exceptional achievements in the Nevada legal community. The Silver State Staircase Award is the highest and most prestigious of … [Read more...] about UNLV’s PILA Honors Attorney Mary Bacon with 2021 Silver State Staircase Award
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Girls Athletic Leadership School Las Vegas (GALS LV) Construction STEM Project
Girls Athletic Leadership School Las Vegas (GALS LV) is an all-girls middle school serving grades 6th and 7th grade. They provide a safe environment for adolescent girls to receive a college preparatory education that is tailored to their needs. At GALS, they empower girls to succeed academically, lead confidently, live boldly and thrive physically. Recently, … [Read more...] about Girls Athletic Leadership School Las Vegas (GALS LV) Construction STEM Project
Celebrate Ozzie the Painting Giraffe’s 7th Birthday at Lion Habitat Ranch
Celebrate Nevada's only giraffe, Ozzie's 7th birthday all weekend at Lion Habitat Ranch, Inc. Admission must be purchased in advance online and guests over 2 years of age must wear a mask.The animals at the nonprofit wildlife sanctuary will receive party favor themed enrichment and they are offering a scavenger hunt for everyone to learn all about Ozzie. Book your admission … [Read more...] about Celebrate Ozzie the Painting Giraffe’s 7th Birthday at Lion Habitat Ranch
Diversity in Practice Panel to Explore Middle Eastern/South Asian Representation in Law
Spencer Fane Partner Ayesha Mehdi among panelists set for March 2 virtual discussion The UNLV William S. Boyd School of Law’s Middle Eastern Law Students Association plans to present a Diversity in Practice Panel Zoom discussion focused on Middle Eastern and South Asian representation in the legal profession at 6:30 p.m. on March 2. Panelists set to participate … [Read more...] about Diversity in Practice Panel to Explore Middle Eastern/South Asian Representation in Law
Raiders Player Johnathan Abram, Clark County Commissioner William McCurdy II and NLV Firefighters Visit The Chef Jeff Henderson Project
Today, February 27, Chef Jeff Henderson and the Chef Jeff Project hosted another "Beignets and Chicory Coffee and Jambalaya Pop Up" Special guests, Las Vegas Raiders Safety, Johnathan Abram, Local 1607 North Las Vegas Fire Department, Clark County Commissioner William McCurdy II, class members of 2020 Leadership Las Vegas, and Shaundell Newsome of the Urban … [Read more...] about Raiders Player Johnathan Abram, Clark County Commissioner William McCurdy II and NLV Firefighters Visit The Chef Jeff Henderson Project
Vegas Inc Welcoming “2021 Women Inspiring Nevada” Nominations Now through March 3
Vegas Inc, the city’s number one business news source and special publication found inside Las Vegas Weekly, is now accepting nominations for the 2021 Women Inspiring Nevada awards. Community nominations for the prestigious accolades can be summited at https://lasvegasweekly.com/womeninspiringnevada, now through March 3. Showcasing the most influential female pioneers … [Read more...] about Vegas Inc Welcoming “2021 Women Inspiring Nevada” Nominations Now through March 3
Junior League of Las Vegas Celebrates 75 Years of Service in the Community
Junior League of Las Vegas, a Local Nonprofit, Is Commemorating 75 Years of Fulfilling Its Mission of Volunteerism, Developing the Potential of Women and Improving the Las Vegas Community. Over 75 years, Junior League of Las Vegas has contributed over 1.1 million hours of community service and raised more $1.5 million dollars for the community through service projects and … [Read more...] about Junior League of Las Vegas Celebrates 75 Years of Service in the Community
Special Olympics Nevada to Host 2021 Las Vegas Polar Plunge at Cowabunga Bay
The Fundraiser Will Feature Participants Taking the ‘Plunge’ to Support Special Olympics Nevada’s Health and Sports Programs The 2021 Las Vegas Polar Plunge. SONV is teaming up with Cowabunga Bay Water Park to invite brave residents to take a hop, skip, run, jump, or dive into the chilly waters to support SONV’s health and sports programs. Plunge … [Read more...] about Special Olympics Nevada to Host 2021 Las Vegas Polar Plunge at Cowabunga Bay
Green Valley Grocery to Sell Girl Scout Cookies in 66 Locations Across Southern Nevada
100% of Proceeds benefit local Girl Scout troops Feb. 11 – Feb. 28 Girl Scouts of Southern Nevada (GSSNV) kicks off the 2021 Girl Scout Cookie season today, during a time when many Girl Scouts are selling in creative, socially distant, and contact-free ways to keep themselves and their customers safe during the COVID-19 pandemic. In a first-of-its-kind partnership, the … [Read more...] about Green Valley Grocery to Sell Girl Scout Cookies in 66 Locations Across Southern Nevada
City of Las Vegas Councilman Cedric Crear Joins Lexicon Bank Board of Directors
Diverse Perspectives Strengthen Leadership and Vision for Nevada’s Community Focus Banking Partner Lexicon Bank, Nevada’s community-focused banking partner, today announced that City of Las Vegas Councilman Cedric Crear has been appointed to its Board of Directors. Councilman Crear brings more than ten years of community and executive leadership to the board, including roles … [Read more...] about City of Las Vegas Councilman Cedric Crear Joins Lexicon Bank Board of Directors