Nevada Ballet Theatre (NBT) is proud to announce The Nutcracker: Home for the Holidays, an exciting and one-of-a-kind broadcast produced in partnership with the Las Vegas Review-Journal and scheduled to air on the Cox YurView platform, Channel 14/1014 HD. With colorful highlights, rare behind-the-scenes footage and signature scenes from NBT’s beloved holiday tradition, this … [Read more...] about Nevada Ballet Theatre (NBT) has Announced “The Nutcracker: Home for the Holidays”
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Serving our Kids Foundation Hosting Virtual and Drive-Thru Food Drive Nov. 14
Serving our Kids Foundation is hosting a drive-thru food drive at Liberty, Lock & Security this Saturday, 11.14 from 9am - 11:00a.m. Each weekend, Serving Our Kids feeds 3,500 kids in 70 schools who would otherwise go hungry. These kids do not currently receive weekend food bags from any backpack program or other governmental programs, but still face empty plates on the … [Read more...] about Serving our Kids Foundation Hosting Virtual and Drive-Thru Food Drive Nov. 14
Lee Canyon’s Spread the Warmth Coat & Sock Drive for Project 150 Ends Nov. 18, 2020
Lee Canyon’s 3rd Annual Spread the Warmth Coat & Sock Drive supporting Project 150 is in its final days. People can donate new socks and new or gently used coats now through close of business on Wednesday, Nov. 18 at three partner locations: Powder & Sun4555. S. Fort Apache Rd., Las Vegas REI Boca Park915 S. Rampart. Blvd., Las VegasREI … [Read more...] about Lee Canyon’s Spread the Warmth Coat & Sock Drive for Project 150 Ends Nov. 18, 2020
Skye Canyon Partners with Project 150 to FEED IT FORWARD this Holiday Season
Skye Canyon is on a mission to feed as many high school students and their families as they can this holiday season. Partnering with Project 150, Skye Canyon residents and the public are encouraged to donate to Feed it Forward Nov. 14 – Dec 3. With a community goal of raising enough money to feed 200 families, Skye Canyon CoOp will match all donations up to $5,000 – doubling … [Read more...] about Skye Canyon Partners with Project 150 to FEED IT FORWARD this Holiday Season
Girls on the Run Las Vegas to Host Fall 5K Virtually, Nov. 21 – Dec. 20
For the first time, Girls on the Run Las Vegas (GOTR) will stage its seasonal Fall 5K virtually. Participants can complete the 5K any time between Saturday, Nov. 21 and Sunday, Dec. 20 at a location of their choice. Girls are encouraged to run, walk, bike, wheel, stroll or skip to complete the virtual race. This season’s celebratory virtual event will take place with 65 … [Read more...] about Girls on the Run Las Vegas to Host Fall 5K Virtually, Nov. 21 – Dec. 20
Tips for a Safe Halloween & Día de Los Muertos Celebrations
In order to celebrate a safer Halloween and Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead, Nov. 1-2), in the midst of a global pandemic, “Está en tus Manos” (It’s in Your Hands) initiative is issuing a reminder to families to do their part to reduce the risk of spreading COVID-19. For those who wish to participate in the long-standing and honored traditions, check out a list of best … [Read more...] about Tips for a Safe Halloween & Día de Los Muertos Celebrations
Jobs for Nevada’s Graduates (J4NG) Awarded with Highest National Performance Recognition
Despite the disruption of the COVID-19 pandemic causing school closures and record-high unemployment rates in Nevada, Jobs for Nevada's Graduates (J4NG, formerly JAG Nevada) remained diligent to ensure students remained on the pathway to graduation and career entry. J4NG achieved the highest outcomes in the very depths of the pandemic, while serving youth and their families … [Read more...] about Jobs for Nevada’s Graduates (J4NG) Awarded with Highest National Performance Recognition
Attorney Sarah M. Thomas Receives Recognition for Legal Excellence
A partner at Mead Law Group LLP, Sarah M. Thomas has been recognized for her excellence in the legal field with honors from Legal Elite, Best Lawyers “One to Watch” and Super Lawyers. Her area of practice focuses primarily on commercial litigation, with a large part of her caseload dealing with construction law matters. The Legal Elite list showcases the top 3 percent of … [Read more...] about Attorney Sarah M. Thomas Receives Recognition for Legal Excellence
Celebrate Halloween 2020 with In the Dark: Bats and Boos Fest at the Las Vegas Natural History Museum
Sometimes scary, but always intriguing, darkness beckons you to the Las Vegas Natural History Museum this Nevada Day and Halloween. The Museum was has extended its summer traveling exhibit, In the Dark, until November 15th, inspiring two days of learning about ‘creepy critters’, batty story time, and live science experiment demonstrations as guests trick-or-treat at … [Read more...] about Celebrate Halloween 2020 with In the Dark: Bats and Boos Fest at the Las Vegas Natural History Museum
Silver State Equality to Honor Dionne Warwick and Sen. Pat Spearman; En Vogue to Perform at Virtual Silver State Equality Awards on October 20
Silver State Equality, Nevada’s statewide LGBTQ+ civil rights organization, will honor Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award winner Dionne Warwick (Ally Leadership Award), Nevada State Senator Dr. Pat Spearman (Equality Leadership Award) and Washoe County School District Students for Change (Community Leadership Award) at the organization’s virtual Silver State Equality Awards. … [Read more...] about Silver State Equality to Honor Dionne Warwick and Sen. Pat Spearman; En Vogue to Perform at Virtual Silver State Equality Awards on October 20