There are only a few openly LGBTQIA+ tournament poker players. The LGBTQ Center of Las Vegas hopes to change those odds with a new program called Poker 101: All In. Starting in May, The Center will offer Poker 101: All In, a six-week class that will cover the basics needed to be a force at the table in No-Limit Hold'em poker tournaments. A local gay poker professional who is … [Read more...] about Increase Your Odds with POKER 101: ALL IN at The LGBTQ Center of Las Vegas
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The Center Announces New Chairperson and 2021 Governing Board
The LGBTQ Center of Southern Nevada announced that Wayne Cassard has been elected chairperson of the Governing Board of Directors. Cassard replaces Brian Hosier, who joined the staff as chief operating officer. Cassard joins Ryn Bartel as vice-chairperson, Osen Pogoson as treasurer, and Shalom Stephens as secretary. Cassard is the market director of human resources for … [Read more...] about The Center Announces New Chairperson and 2021 Governing Board
Delivering with Dignity Marks One Year Anniversary, Delivering More Than 325,000 Meals to Valley’s Most Vulnerable
Created on March 23, 2020, as an emergency response to the healthcare and economic crisis of COVID-19, Delivering with Dignity has delivered more than 325,000 individual meals directly to the doorsteps of the valley’s most vulnerable individuals and families while also keeping dozens of restaurant staff employed. Delivering with Dignity works with nearly 50 … [Read more...] about Delivering with Dignity Marks One Year Anniversary, Delivering More Than 325,000 Meals to Valley’s Most Vulnerable
The LGBTQ Center Starts to Re-Open
The LGBTQ Center of Southern Nevada is opening up to safely offer in-person support groups and services. Some groups will continue to meet via Zoom. “We did our best this past year as many of our support groups were able to meet online and as restrictions eased, we did socially distanced events outside in our parking lot,” Nicole McNee, The Center’s volunteer and … [Read more...] about The LGBTQ Center Starts to Re-Open
Brian Hosier Named COO at The Center
Brian Hosier is the new Chief Operating Officer (COO) at The LGBTQ+ Center of Southern Nevada. Hosier will oversee the plans to expand the HIV/STI/STD Testing Clinic to include pharmacy services and comprehensive health care and other organizational responsibilities related to the sustained growth of The Center. A longtime advocate for The Center, Hosier recently served as … [Read more...] about Brian Hosier Named COO at The Center
‘Antebellum’ Screens February 18 at The Center During Black History Month
For Black History Month, the Parking Lot of the LGBTQ Center of Southern Nevada Will Turn Into a Drive-in for a Screening of the Critically Acclaimed Film “Antebellum.” After the Movie, a Live Stream Panel Discussion on Social and Racial Equity Will Happen on Instagram IG. The February 18 screening of “Antebellum” is in collaboration with the City of Las Vegas – Batteries … [Read more...] about ‘Antebellum’ Screens February 18 at The Center During Black History Month
Burnt Offerings Partners with Israeli American Council (IAC) for Soups for Souls
The Program Aims to Donate Soups to Hospitals, First Responders, and Others in the Local Las Vegas Community Burnt Offerings, a local restaurant that specializes in Kosher cuisine, partnered with Israeli American Council (IAC) for Soups for Souls, an outreach program that aims to donate soups to hospitals, first responders, and others in need within the local community. … [Read more...] about Burnt Offerings Partners with Israeli American Council (IAC) for Soups for Souls
Jewish Nevada Hosts Food Drive for Thanksgiving Holiday
Jewish Nevada, a non-profit organization that serves as the representative organization for the more than 70,000 Jews in Nevada, is collecting food to be given to those in need for the Thanksgiving holiday. Non-perishable food donations will be accepted now until Nov. 18 at the Jewish Community Center of Southern Nevada at 8689 W. Sahara Ave., #180, Las Vegas. The … [Read more...] about Jewish Nevada Hosts Food Drive for Thanksgiving Holiday
The+Source to Support Forgotten Not Gone Throughout November, Double Military Discount in Honor of Veterans Day
The+Source, with dispensaries in the Las Vegas Valley at 9480 S. Eastern Ave. in Henderson and 2550 S. Rainbow Blvd., as well as 5270 Longley Ln. Suite 103 in Reno, will invite all customers to round up purchases to support Forgotten Not Gone throughout the month of November. The dispensary will also double its veterans discount in honor of Veterans Day on … [Read more...] about The+Source to Support Forgotten Not Gone Throughout November, Double Military Discount in Honor of Veterans Day