The memorial event will feature cocktails and light bites, live entertainment, giveaways and more to celebrate the philanthropic efforts of our community and inspiring support Las Vegas – Picturesque Tivoli Village will play host to Real Vegas Magazine and Motor Resource’s Real Vegas Strong Tribute to commemorate the one year anniversary of the October 1 tragedy. The tribute … [Read more...]
The Reno + Sparks Chamber of Commerce Announces Health Plans for Small Businesses
The Reno + Sparks Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that its small business members will be able to provide medical, dental, vision and life insurance benefits to their employees, effective December 1, 2018, following enrollment in The Chamber of Commerce’s Association’s Health Plan. Association Health Plans (AHP) offer similar benefits to small companies that have … [Read more...]
Family, Fur & Fun Festival Returns to Mountain’s Edge on Oct. 13
Halloween Pet Costume Contest and Adoption Opportunities Learn about helping, fostering and adopting abandoned and neglected animals and celebrate the joy of pet stewardship during the annual Family, Fur and Fun Festival on Saturday, Oct. 13. The free event will be at Exploration Park located in the Mountain’s Edge Master Planned Community from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Attendees … [Read more...]
Annual Fall Community Garage at Mountain’s Edge to be Held Oct. 6
Join the Mountain’s Edge Master Planned Community for a day of outdoor shopping and treasure hunting during its annual Fall Community Garage Sale on Saturday, Oct. 6. Items can be purchased at Exploration Park and homes throughout the community from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Baby and adult clothing, household goods, furniture, antiques and more will be sold. The Exploration Park … [Read more...]
Superhero and Angel Ambassadors are Inspirations for Superhero 5K with Chet Buchanan on Sept. 15
Superhero and Angel Ambassadors are Inspirations for Superhero 5K with Chet Buchanan on Sept. 15 at Mountain's Edge -- Annual Event Benefits Kids with Cancer and Their Families Every year the Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Foundation of Nevada recognizes local children with cancer to be ambassadors for its annual Superhero 5K with Chet Buchanan at the Mountain’s Edge Master … [Read more...]
Las Vegas Rescue Mission Hosts 7th Annual ‘Walk A Mile In My Shoes’ Fundraiser on September 29
WHO: Las Vegas Rescue Mission, Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department, and the Las Vegas Review-Journal. WHAT: The Las Vegas Rescue Mission, a nonprofit that provides aid to the homeless and hurting members of the Las Vegas community, is once again partnering with the Las Vegas Review-Journal and LVMPD to host the annual “Walk A Mile In My Shoes” fundraiser. All … [Read more...]
The Reno/Sparks Association of REALTORS to Host Black & White Affair with Flair
Benefiting Ronald McDonald House Charities Northern Nevada RENO – The Reno/Sparks Association of REALTORS (RSAR) will host the annual Black & White Affair with Flair on Thursday, September 20 at the Whiney Peak Hotel in downtown Reno. Ronald McDonald House Charities Northern Nevada, a home away from home for families with a child receiving treatment at an area … [Read more...]
WGU Offers $750,000 in Scholarships for Adults Going Back to School
Online, competency-based university to award 375 scholarships for students who enroll by September 30 LAS VEGAS — To help make going back to school and earning a college degree a reality for busy adults, Western Governors University (WGU) will award $750,000 in scholarships to aspiring students who apply to WGU by September 30, 2018. The Back to School Scholarship, WGU’s … [Read more...]
Las Vegas HEALS Partners with Blue Heron at its Luxury Marquis Seven Hills Show Home for September’s Healthcare Happy Hour
Las Vegas HEALS and Blue Heron, a Southern Nevada-based design/build firm, have partnered up for the next Las Vegas HEALS Healthcare Happy Hour at Marquis Seven Hills, a notable, innovative Blue Heron development in Seven Hills. Guests can enjoy cuisine and cocktails while also touring the extraordinary custom home, designed by the award-winning Blue Heron design/build … [Read more...]
Be a Superhero for Kids Battling Cancer
Sign up for Candlelighters 5K on Sept. 15 at Mountain's Edge, Beer Garden and carnival games added to festivities Grab a cape and be a superhero to support kids with cancer and the local nonprofit Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Foundation of Nevada at the Superhero 5K with Chet Buchanan. The morning event and festivities are Saturday, Sept. 15 at Exploration Park in the … [Read more...]
“Getting Dirty for a Cause,” NAIOP Southern Nevada’s Community Project with St. Jude’s Ranch for Children Receives Sizable Donations from Colliers International and Martin-Harris Construction
LAS VEGAS – NAIOP Southern Nevada’s community project “Getting Dirty for a Cause” has received sizable donations for their project with St. Jude’s Ranch for Children in renovating four cottages at its Boulder City campus. Colliers International-Las Vegas’ charitable arm Links for Life donated $20,000 and Martin-Harris Construction donated $5,000. The project will be divided … [Read more...]
Last Friday Celebrates Its One Year Anniversary and Continues to Support the Community with a Back-To-School Fundraiser
Last Friday is collecting school supplies with help from the Henderson Fire Department and the Henderson Police Department at August’s community-centric event. HENDERSON – This month’s Last Friday, Just Add Water Street includes exciting activations for all ages. Attendees will enjoy street side entertainment, food vendors, retail pop-ups and live music. Last Friday, JAWS … [Read more...]
What Does Managed Services and Ronald McDonald Have in Common?
Question: What does Managed Services and Ronald McDonald have in common? Answer: We both believe in the security of the children! Business Continuity is honored to be the technology and business partner to the Ronald McDonald House-Las Vegas. This year, Ronald McDonald House-Las Vegas, is celebrating 20 years of providing a “home-away-from home” for those families so … [Read more...]
Nevada State Bank Supports Communities in Schools of Nevada
Nevada State Bank showed its support again this year by collecting schools supplies and donations for Communities in Schools (CIS) of Nevada, the local affiliate of the nation’s leading dropout prevention program. The bank’s colleagues and customers filled a truckload with supplies for CIS’ “Fill the Bus” fundraiser as well as donating $5,235.00 for much-needed school supplies. … [Read more...]
Jewish Nevada Names Jennifer Sher Women’s Philanthropy Division Chairwoman
Jewish Nevada, a local nonprofit group dedicated to helping all people in a Jewish way, named Jennifer Sher chairwoman of its Women's Philanthropy Division. Sher has lived in Las Vegas since 2000 and has been involved with Jewish Nevada, which consists of community members and volunteer lay leadership, since 2014. Sher was nominated onto Jewish Nevada’s Women's … [Read more...]
Sunrise Children’s Foundation Debuts New Look & Shares Growth and Impact to the Community on National Non-Profit Day, August 17
Las Vegas - On National Non-Profit Day, Sunrise Children’s Foundation (SCF), whose mission is to help children fulfill their potential of safe, healthy and educated lives, debuts its new direction, look, and growth. The charitable organization delivers a full scope of services from birth to five and provides a comprehensive continuum of care to ensure that children in Nevada … [Read more...]
Free Seminar with Vegas PBS – Widows, Singles and Their Friends, Sept. 20
Join Vegas PBS for a complimentary seminar to learn about the considerations you should take as you live alone later in life. Have you thought about the implications of guardianship? What about updating your beneficiary forms to reflect changes in life? Who is your executor or executrix that will settle your estate when you pass away? How do you stay connected with your group … [Read more...]
Lake Las Vegas Gives $20,000 Between Four Non-Profits
As a part of its ongoing commitment to support community organizations, Lake Las Vegas recently gave $20,000 to Cure 4 The Kids Foundation, the Ogden Family Foundation, Friends for Las Vegas Police K9 and the Henderson Community Foundation K9 Division. The donations were made as a part of the community’s Lake Las Vegas Days celebration, which was presented by Henderson … [Read more...]
Cox Charities Awards $95,000 to Local Nonprofits at Annual Ceremony
LAS VEGAS - Cox Charities, the philanthropic arm of Cox Communications in Las Vegas, presented $95,000 in grants to 29 local nonprofit organizations on Wednesday, Aug. 8. Ten nonprofits received $5,000 each and the remaining 19 organizations received grants in amounts ranging from $1,500 to $3,000 at an annual grant distribution ceremony. The awards were presented to a … [Read more...]
Las Vegas Rescue Mission Names Alyson Martinez as Director of Programming
The Las Vegas Rescue Mission (LVRM), a nonprofit that provides aid to the homeless and hurting members of the southern Nevada community, recently announced the hiring of Alyson Martinez to the position of Director of Programming. In her new position, Martinez will focus on policy and procedure development, oversee staff onboarding and continued education/training, as well as … [Read more...]
