Las Vegas Stories: A Look Back at the Origins of The Center and other LGBTQIA+ Community Organizations on Thursday, June 2 to Tuesday, June 7 at 8 PM Clark County Library. Join UNLV’s Su Kim Chung and panelists Dennis McBride, John Waldron, Antioco Carillo, and Rob Schlegel as we look back at how Las Vegas's queer residents found community support in those early pre-Center days … [Read more...] about The LGBTQ Center of Southern Nevada Has a Full Schedule of Events for June LGBTQIA+ Pride Month
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Holiday Resource Fair at The Center on Dec 10
It's the most wonderful time of the year to help our fellow human beings. The LGBTQ Center of Southern Nevada's Holiday Resource Fair will take place on Friday, Dec. 10, from 10 am-2 pm. They will be giving away coats and blankets, and healthcare and support service providers will be available to help the LGBTQ community and vulnerable populations served by The … [Read more...] about Holiday Resource Fair at The Center on Dec 10
Quilt Donations Needed to Help 1 October Survivors
For the past three years, volunteers have provided hundreds of 1 October survivors, relatives impacted by 1 October, and first responders with handmade quilts through a free raffle to show encouragement and remembrance. To continue that project for the fourth anniversary, the Vegas Strong Resiliency Center needs more than 150 lap-sized quilts. “These quilts are more than … [Read more...] about Quilt Donations Needed to Help 1 October Survivors
The LGBTQ+ Community Center of Southern Nevada ‘20 & ’21 Honorarium to Be Held October 1, 2021 at Caesars Palace
The LGBTQ Center of Southern Nevada announces its annual benefit, ‘20 & 21 Honorarium, to be held on October 1, 2021, under the stars at Caesars Palace Neptune Pool. Since the 2020 Honorarium was canceled due to COVID-19 restrictions, The Center is doubling up on its honorees to celebrate LGBTQ+ advocates from 2020 and 2021. The theme of the event is … [Read more...] about The LGBTQ+ Community Center of Southern Nevada ‘20 & ’21 Honorarium to Be Held October 1, 2021 at Caesars Palace
Increase Your Odds with POKER 101: ALL IN at The LGBTQ Center of Las Vegas
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
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
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
‘Dine Thru’ at the Center Offers a Free Meal from Jackson Grill
You can ‘Dine Thru’ at The LGBTQ Center of Southern Nevada for a delicious, restaurant-prepared free meal. The Dine Thru is a monthly event where a local restaurant provides one free meal to registrants. It’s a way for people, some of whom may experience food insecurity, to get great-tasting, restaurant-quality food. Restaurants and menu offerings differ each … [Read more...] about ‘Dine Thru’ at the Center Offers a Free Meal from Jackson Grill
Three Square Food Bank to Bolster Local Culinary Community with Return of Las Vegas Restaurant Week, June 7-18
“Save the Date” to Help Out, Dine Out, and This Year Take Out, to Support Southern Nevada’s Fabulous Restaurants & Only Food Bank Three Square Food Bank’s highly anticipated annual culinary event, Las Vegas Restaurant Week, returns for its 14th installment June 7-18. The 12-day event will take a different approach this year, focused primarily on … [Read more...] about Three Square Food Bank to Bolster Local Culinary Community with Return of Las Vegas Restaurant Week, June 7-18
‘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