Table reservations and sponsorships are open for Camelot at the Magical Forest, Opportunity Village’s annual black-tie gala. This year’s event will be held on Nov. 14 inside Camelot Hall at Opportunity Village’s Linda Smith and Christopher Smith Family Campus, 6300 W. Oakey Blvd. Opportunity Village will honor Mark Davis and the Las Vegas Raiders during the … [Read more...] about Opportunity Village to Honor Mark Davis and the Las Vegas Raiders during Camelot at the Magical Forest
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Get Ready for the 2024 Las Vegas Great Santa Run!
Support Adults with Disabilities! Register Now for the Las Vegas Great Santa Run Opportunity Village has been a beacon of hope for people with disabilities in Las Vegas for over 70 years. Their mission is to help individuals achieve their full potential and live fulfilling lives. Through a variety of programs, Opportunity Village provides: These programs empower … [Read more...] about Get Ready for the 2024 Las Vegas Great Santa Run!
Vegas All In to Launch in March 2024
The Vegas PBS Original Series Showcases Las Vegas’ Movers and Shakers Vegas All In, a new, original docu-series from Vegas PBS, premieres on Channel 10 on Monday, March 25 at 10 p.m. and digital installments are now available on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube under the handle of @VegasAllInPBS. Las Vegas, one of the … [Read more...] about Vegas All In to Launch in March 2024
Opportunity Village Announces Yearlong 70th Anniversary Celebration
From a living room meeting of concerned parents in March 1954 to a social enterprise with six locations and over 700 employees in 2024, Opportunity Village has a lot to celebrate during its 70th anniversary. In honor of the milestone, platinum anniversary, Opportunity Village has an iconic year planned. To help kick things off, Opportunity Village received celebratory … [Read more...] about Opportunity Village Announces Yearlong 70th Anniversary Celebration
“Life-changing” $16 Minimum Wage Goes into Effect for 13,000 Nevada Home Care Workers Following Years of Strong Union Advocacy
After pay had stagnated at around $11 an hour for over a decade, the new minimum wage will help solve the workforce shortage crisis so Nevada’s rapidly-aging population and people with disabilities get quality care 13,000 Nevada home care workers’ lives are beginning to change dramatically as they start to see the state’s new $16 minimum wage show up in their paychecks. The … [Read more...] about “Life-changing” $16 Minimum Wage Goes into Effect for 13,000 Nevada Home Care Workers Following Years of Strong Union Advocacy
Vegas PBS’ Nevada Jobtimize Continues to Grow
Over 40 Organizations in Southern Nevada Have Enrolled in the Program Since receiving a grant for workforce development through the American Rescue Plan Act, Vegas PBS has established connections and worked with a coalition of public and private partners to implement Nevada Jobtimize for education and employment optimization and career placement. Over 40 organizations … [Read more...] about Vegas PBS’ Nevada Jobtimize Continues to Grow
UnCommons Debuts November Line-up of Community Events
The bustling mixed-use community in Southwest Las Vegas will host Wellness Market Weekend, alongside its dynamic community programming next month UnCommons, the new mixed-use community developed by Matter Real Estate Group located at the 215 Beltway and Durango Dr., is hosting recurring and special community events throughout November. The community’s lineup includes a … [Read more...] about UnCommons Debuts November Line-up of Community Events
Boo-A-Thon Bowling Tourney Leads into Halloween, Benefits Junior Achievement – Oct. 14-15
A fun lead-up to Halloween, Junior Achievement of Southern Nevada is hosting its Boo-A-Thon Bowling Tournament on Oct. 14 and Oct. 15, 2023, at the Santa Fe Station Bowling Center. Teams play options are from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday or noon to 2 p.m. or 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday. "The Boo-A-Thon is a great company team-building activity that helps us raise … [Read more...] about Boo-A-Thon Bowling Tourney Leads into Halloween, Benefits Junior Achievement – Oct. 14-15
Over 1,000 Nevada Home Care Workers Take Part in Landslide Union Elections in one of the Biggest Organizing Drives in Recent History
Workers say they are forming their union to advocate for good jobs and quality care so seniors and people with disabilities get the services they urgently need In one of the biggest organizing drives in recent history, over 1,000 Nevada home care workers have already voted or are taking part in landslide union elections at multiple employers. Workers say they are forming … [Read more...] about Over 1,000 Nevada Home Care Workers Take Part in Landslide Union Elections in one of the Biggest Organizing Drives in Recent History
Temptation Sundays Presented by Bubly at Luxor Hotel and Casino Celebrates the Final Sundays of the Season
Special Guests and Activations: August 27 and September 3 Celebrate a summer of inclusivity as Temptation Sundays presented by bubly at Luxor Hotel and Casino celebrates the final Sundays of its 13th sizzling season from 12 p.m. – 6 p.m. through September 3. Host Eduardo Cordova, the nightlife impresario behind the new Queen Las Vegas, the first LGBTQ hotel, restaurant … [Read more...] about Temptation Sundays Presented by Bubly at Luxor Hotel and Casino Celebrates the Final Sundays of the Season