The purpose of the Las Vegas Bowl’s Extra Yard for Teachers Grant Program is to provide grants for funding innovative sports and leadership projects and to elevate the teaching profession by inspiring and empowering teachers. With the growing student population, there is a need for enhanced learning opportunities. The Las Vegas Bowl Huddle will offer a solution to funding … [Read more...] about Las Vegas Bowl’s Extra Yard for Teachers Grant Program Application Deadline Extended Until End of Day, Friday, December 2
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Ways to Help Nonprofits in Southern Nevada
Following two of the biggest shopping days of the year, Giving Tuesday celebrates generously giving back. One of the most popular ways to participate is by donating directly to your favorite non-profit. Some companies will also give a percentage of sales to a nonprofit of their choice, offer matching grants to local organizations, participate in team volunteering and … [Read more...] about Ways to Help Nonprofits in Southern Nevada
Las Vegas Great Santa Run Registration Now Open
Register today for the in-person or virtual event! Registration for the Las Vegas Great Santa Run – the most wonderful fun run of the year – is now open! The race is returning to Downtown Las Vegas for its 18th year with a hybrid format, offering runners around the world two options to support Opportunity Village: a full-capacity in-person race on Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022, … [Read more...] about Las Vegas Great Santa Run Registration Now Open
Local Cannabis Operator, The Source+, Raises $12,563.18 to Benefit Friends of Parkinson’s
The Source+, an award-winning cannabis company with locations across Nevada and Northampton, Massachusetts, raised a grand total of $12,563.18 to support Friends of Parkinson’s during the month of July. In support of the Friends of Parkinson’s association and its mission to connect and create local, nationwide and international initiatives that support the … [Read more...] about Local Cannabis Operator, The Source+, Raises $12,563.18 to Benefit Friends of Parkinson’s
Opportunity Village’s 2022 Great Santa Run Registration Launches with ‘12 Days of Xmas’ Giveway
From July 1-12, all 2022 Great Santa Run registrants will be entered for the chance to win a prize a day during 12 Days of Xmas Registration for the Las Vegas Great Santa Run – the most wonderful fun run of the year – is now open! The race is returning to Downtown Las Vegas for its 18th year with its popular hybrid format, offering runners around the world two options to … [Read more...] about Opportunity Village’s 2022 Great Santa Run Registration Launches with ‘12 Days of Xmas’ Giveway
Meow Wolf Celebrates First Year in Las Vegas
Welcomes 1,000,007 Visitors to Omega Mart Santa Fe-based arts and entertainment company Meow Wolf is celebrating a record-breaking first year of their second permanent exhibition, Omega Mart. Located inside of the AREA15 entertainment district in Las Vegas, this overnight-sensation has thrilled and delighted exactly 1,000,007 visitors who’ve ventured through the ordinary-ish … [Read more...] about Meow Wolf Celebrates First Year in Las Vegas
It’s Tip-Off Time: Opportunity Village Gears up for Development Disabilities Awareness Month (March), Unveiling ‘March to $100K Game Plan’
Month-long fundraising initiative features OV’s Hoops Hoopla bracket tournament (discounted through February 28!), basketball-inspired awareness campaign and more For those looking to experience a bit of the March hoops magic and support a good cause while you’re at it, Opportunity Village (OV) is stepping in with the assist. Following a successful 2021 March to … [Read more...] about It’s Tip-Off Time: Opportunity Village Gears up for Development Disabilities Awareness Month (March), Unveiling ‘March to $100K Game Plan’
Karl Maisner Joins Children’s Advocacy Center Foundation Board to Support Local Child Abuse Victims and Their Families
Longtime Las Vegan is passionate about organization’s cause and aims to increase awareness and grow resources for its efforts Karl Maisner, president of Las Vegas-based KMJ, an award-winning design studio, was recently voted to the board of the Children’s Advocacy Center Foundation (CACF). Founded 20 years ago, KMJ plans, designs and develops client websites, apps, and … [Read more...] about Karl Maisner Joins Children’s Advocacy Center Foundation Board to Support Local Child Abuse Victims and Their Families
Las Vegas Great Santa Run Returns Downtown with Rousing Crowd
Nearly 5,000 in attendance for 17th annual Las Vegas Great Santa Run The Las Vegas Great Santa Run returned for its 17th season to Downtown Las Vegas on Saturday, Dec. 4th, to a rousing crowd of nearly 5,000 attendees and 200 pets. Special guests included the official Grand Marshals, Chippendales, Mayor Carolyn Goodman, SEXXY The Show’s … [Read more...] about Las Vegas Great Santa Run Returns Downtown with Rousing Crowd
Chippendales Returns to the Las Vegas Great Santa Run as Official Grand Marshal
Opportunity Village is proud to announce that long-time partner, Chippendales, will be Grand Marshal for the 2021 Las Vegas Great Santa Run on Saturday, December 4 The male revue has been a staple at Opportunity Village’s signature events for nearly 10 years, serving as both 1-Mile Marshal and entertainment at the jolly fun-run. In their new, elevated role at the event, … [Read more...] about Chippendales Returns to the Las Vegas Great Santa Run as Official Grand Marshal