Carson City – Home At Last, a program of the Nevada Rural Housing Authority (NRHA), has named Kyle Rush a Centennial Award recipient for his work in helping more than 100 Nevadan families obtain homeownership. Rush is a loan officer with Guild Mortgage, and was surprised by the Home At Last team with the award presentation to celebrate this major milestone. “Kyle is a valued … [Read more...]
Michelle Piccinini Receives Centennial Award for Helping 100 Nevada Families Obtain Homeownership
Carson City – Home At Last, a program of the Nevada Rural Housing Authority (NRHA), has awarded Michelle Piccinini the prestigious Centennial Award for her work in helping more than 100 Nevadan families obtain homeownership. Piccinini, a senior mortgage consultant with New American Funding, was surprised with the award (and a bit of fanfare) by the Home At Last team at her … [Read more...]
Western Elite Holds Community Book Drive to Benefit WGU Nevada’s Free “Little Libraries”
WHO: Western Elite, WGU Nevada WHAT: In an effort to support the free “Little Libraries” free book exchange that debuted in 2017, Western Elite, a southern Nevada leader in construction waste and recycling, is holding a book drive to benefit the community project. The books ultimately benefit elementary schools in the Las Vegas Valley that are in need of books for … [Read more...]
Naiop Southern Nevada Presents “Mayors Panel” at August Breakfast
NAIOP Southern Nevada presents an expert panel discussion of Southern Nevada mayors as part of its monthly member meeting. The mayors will discuss their city’s biggest accomplishments and what differentiates them from their neighbors. The panel includes Mayor John Lee, City of North Las Vegas; Mayor Debra March, City of Henderson and Mayor Pro-Tem Lois Tarkanian, City of Las … [Read more...]
REMSA/Care Flight Promotes Shannon Petty as Reno’s Base Supervisor
RENO – The Regional Emergency Medical Services Authority (REMSA) and Care Flight announce the promotion of Shannon Petty, RN, CRFN, to the position of Care Flight’s base supervisor for the ground critical care transport and the fixed-wing base in Reno. Care Flight, a program of REMSA, is a regional helicopter, airplane and ground critical care transport service. Care Flight … [Read more...]
Farhan Naqvi Joins Fight Against Breast Cancer with Real Men Wear Pink Campaign
Farhan Naqvi, managing partner of Naqvi Injury Law, has been selected to represent the American Cancer Society (ACS) in its annual Real Men Wear Pink campaign. Real Men Wear Pink officially kicks off on August 16 and leads up to the ACS Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk on October 28 at Red Rock Casino Resort & Spa. “I’m honored to be selected for this unique … [Read more...]
WestCorp Management Group Supports Boys & Girls Clubs Back To School Drive
WestCorp Management Group is supporting the Boys & Girls Clubs of Southern Nevada to help local students start the school year off right. The Las Vegas-based property management firm donated backpacks for students served by the Downtown Boys & Girls Club located at 2801 E. Stewart Ave., for its annual back-to-school drive. "We work with families at our communities … [Read more...]
National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges Holds 81st Annual Conference
Addresses issues affecting juvenile justice, child welfare and family violence Denver – The National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges (NCJFCJ) recently held its 81st annual conference. This dynamic conference hosted more than 600 judicial officers and juvenile and family law related professionals from across the country in an informative consortium covering topics … [Read more...]
IDrink Sponsors 2018 Vegas Strong 5K
idrink beverages is set to be the exclusive water sponsor for Jus Run event bene-fitting Las Vegas Victims and Community Needs Las Vegas – For the second year in a row idrink Beverages will be the exclusive sponsor of Jus Run. This year however, 100% of the net proceeds will be donated to ongoing needs of the Las Vegas Victims and other Las Vegas community identified needs … [Read more...]
First Independent Bank Collecting Winter Coats for Northern Nevada Children in September
Reno - First Independent Bank is joining with community organizations, the Hot August Nights Foundation and the Boys and Girls Club of Truckee Meadows to collect warm winter coats for Northern Nevada children who might otherwise go without. During the month of September, the public is encouraged to support local children in need by dropping off a new or gently used winter … [Read more...]
Bok Bok Chicken Offers Free Food as It Opens Its First Location in Las Vegas
LAS VEGAS – Bok Bok Chicken is celebrating the opening of its first restaurant in Las Vegas on Aug. 11 by offering customers free food and by supporting local charity Project 150. The owners of Bok Bok Chicken are inviting everyone to enjoy their Mediterranean flavors, served fresh in a welcoming environment, free of charge while supplies last from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and … [Read more...]
JAG Nevada Among First Recipients of Tesla’s Nevada K-12 Education Investment Fund
Organization to receive initial investment of $200,000 to help encourage students to pursue STEM-related careers LAS VEGAS — Jobs for Nevada’s Graduates (JAG Nevada), a nonprofit agency that partners with public education and private agencies to develop high school students into the talent employers want to hire using education and skills training, is proud to announce it … [Read more...]
Las Vegas HEALS Welcomes Three New Members to its Board of Directors
Las Vegas HEALS, a nonprofit membership-based healthcare association, announced that it recently welcomed three new members to its Board of Directors: Diane Fearon, Dave Marlon, and Alexandra Silver. “These new additions to our Board of Directors are invaluable,” said Doug Geinzer, CEO of Las Vegas HEALS. “They bring decades of experience with excellent reputations in the … [Read more...]
Last Friday Continues to Build Strength Within the Henderson Community by Hosting Ultimate Arm Wrestling and Heating up Water Street with Our Chef Food Challenge While Giving Back
Last Friday is supporting Make-A-Wish Southern Nevada with July’s community-centric event with something for everyone on historic Water Street HENDERSON – July’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 Festival is complimentary … [Read more...]
Homeaid Closer to Completing Affordable Housing Project
HomeAid Southern Nevada and its partners from the Southern Nevada Home Builders Association recently renovated a six-plex that will provide affordable housing to low-income residents. An estimated $150,000 and more than 1,000 hours of work were donated by the nonprofit to complete the renovation. The work was done as part of a larger project at Calcaterra Circle in Las … [Read more...]
Las Vegas Food & Wine Festival to Feature the World’s Best Chefs at Tivoli Village
Experience an Upscale Food and Wine Festival Beneath the Stars at Open-Air Tivoli Village The embodiment of culinary talent will converge at the 10th Annual Las Vegas Food & Wine Festival by featuring celebrity chefs from all over the world. On Friday, October 5th and Saturday, October 6th guests can expect to feast on a sizeable selection of delicious cuisine from … [Read more...]
USC Northern Nevada-Lake Tahoe Alumni Chapter Hosts 34th Annual SCend Off
$15,000 in scholarships provided at one of the coolest SCend Offs in the United States Reno – The USC Northern Nevada-Lake Tahoe Chapter will host the 34th annual SCend Off at Round Hill Pines in Zephyr Cove on Saturday, July 28, 2018. This event is a longstanding USC tradition, where alumni “send off” students for the new school year. The local alumni chapter grants … [Read more...]
Nathan Adelson Hospice Announces ‘Paws For Paul’ – The Paul Ames Pet Therapy Program
To celebrate the life of a special pet lover, Nathan Adelson Hospice is proud to announce the formation of Paws For Paul – The Paul Ames Pet Therapy Program. Paul Ames, brother of actor and comedian Brad Garrett, was a passionate advocate for animals, especially the dogs he cared for during his life. To honor his memory, Garrett and Nathan Adelson Hospice are creating a … [Read more...]
Register Now for Southern Nevada’s UNITE for Bleeding Disorders Walk!
LAS VEGAS - The Las Vegas community is invited to join friends, parents, children and those affected directly by bleeding disorders during the Nevada Chapter of the National Hemophilia Foundation’s UNITE for Bleeding Disorders Walk and 5K on September 15, 2018, at Floyd Lamb Park at Tule Springs. As Nevada’s only organization providing emergency financial assistance, youth … [Read more...]
Nevada Partnership for Homeless Youth Launches The Movement to End Youth Homelessness in Southern Nevada, Asking Thousands to Join Together to #bethemovement
Thousands are needed to #bethemovement as Nevada Partnership for Homeless Youth (NPHY) kicks off a community-wide effort to address and end youth homelessness in Southern Nevada. In 2017, Las Vegas/Clark County had the third highest total number of unaccompanied homeless children and youth living on our streets and in our shelters of any major metropolitan area in the United … [Read more...]
