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Billy Bob’s Texas Hosts Live Watch Party To Celebrate Its 39th Anniversary

Billy Bob’s Texas Hosts Live Watch Party To Celebrate Its 39th Anniversary

Live at Billy Bob’s Texas Now Airing on Circle

Received 18th nomination for ACM
Club Of The Year

The legendary Billy Bob’s Texas, located in the heart of the Fort Worth Stockyards National Historic District, first opened in 1981. While concerts for April have been postponed due to social distancing as a result of the COVID-19 virus, the colossal Billy Bob’s Texas will continue their concerts as soon as possible.

While events may have been halted temporarily, Billy Bob’s Texas is doing their part to help the community and give back wherever possible. As part of a local effort, Billy Bob’s Texas recently partnered with Carter Bloodcare for a special community blood drive. A total of 339 units of blood were collected as a result and will be used to aid those in need.

As a way to celebrate the 39th anniversary of Billy Bob’s Texas on April 1, there will be a special watch party featuring some of the area’s most well known local talent. Artists performances will include Abraham Alexander, Austin Allsup, Bonnie Bishop, Chad Prather, Brad Thompson, Grady Spencer, Jack Barksdale, Jerrod Flusche, Johnny Cooper, Josh Weathers, Kris Luv, Matthew McNeal, Michael Lee, Rob Redwine, Smooth Vega, Summer Dean and more!

“Though we are moving through unprecedented times in the entertainment industry and the world with the COVID-19 pandemic, we still wanted to find a way to honor this milestone,” says Keitha Spears, Director of Marketing at Billy Bob’s Texas. “Parties at Billy Bob’s Texas typically take place on our dancefloor and in the showroom with several thousand of our closest friends, but that just isn’t an option this year. This watch party is a way for us to celebrate 39 incredible years in the Historic Fort Worth Stockyards while staying safe and doing our part to flatten the curve. We are thrilled to partner with Visit Fort Worth and Tarrant to showcase local musicians and raise money for our creative community.”

There will be a virtual tip jar in association with the watch party where viewers can make donations that will that will go directly to the United Way of Tarrant County, Hear Fort Worth, Film Fort Worth Creative Industry Relief Fund which was developed to help support musicians, visual artists, and filmmakers who have lost work due to COVID-19. The initiative spearheaded by Hear Fort Worth is an extension of Fort Worth musician Rachel Gollay’s Artist & Service Worker Relief Fund.

 

The watch party can be seen on Billy Bob’s Texas Facebook page or by visiting here.

Billy Bob’s Texas has earned an impressive 10 ACM Nightclub of the Year Awards with 18 nominations. In 2020, the Academy of Country Music once again nominated Billy Bob’s for Club of the Year!

There are a handful of concerts that were postponed that have been rescheduled such as Easton Corbin (6/19), Justin Moore (9/26), Colter Wall (11/19) and more dates coming soon.

For more information on all rescheduling and future announcements, visit www.billybob’stexas.com.

Circle now airing Live At Billy Bob’s Texas!
Live at Billy Bob’s Texas gives the listener a front row seat to concerts at the World’s Largest Honky Tonk. The music series has compiled powerful performances featuring hits from legendary country music artists like Merle Haggard, Willie Nelson, Charlie Daniels, Eddy Raven, Gary Stewart, Asleep at the Wheel, Janie Fricke and more.

Now, Circle network is carrying Live At Billy Bob’s Texas! Launched in January, Circle Media celebrates the country lifestyle and puts fans inside the circle of everything country. Circle offers entertainment news, documentaries, movies, archival, new and licensed programming, Grand Ole Opry performances, and more. Based in Nashville, Circle includes a linear network as well as a companion over-the-top (OTT) premium entertainment service which is expected to launch in spring 2020. Circle is a joint venture between Opry Entertainment Group, a subsidiary of Ryman Hospitality Properties, and Gray TV.

Live at Billy Bob’s Texas will air:
Wednesday, April 01 4:00pm EST – Billy Joe Shaver
Wednesday, April 08 4:00pm EST – Larry Gatlin & The Gatlin Brothers
Wednesday, April 15 4:00pm EST – The Charlie Daniels Band
Wednesday, April 22 4:00pm EST – Collin Raye
Wednesday, April 29 4:00pm EST – Tracy Byrd

Go to CirclePlus.com for shows, schedules and a simple guide to getting the channel.

Visit BillyBobsTexas.com/live-at-billy-bobs for more information.

Location:
Billy Bob’s Texas
Historic Fort Worth Stockyards
2520 Rodeo Plaza
Fort Worth, Texas 76164
(817) 624-7117
DIRECTIONS

About Billy Bob’s Texas:
Located in the heart of the Fort Worth Stockyards National Historic District, the 100,000 square foot cattle barn became Billy Bob’s Texas in 1981. Since then more than 17 million visitors have enjoyed live entertainment and real bull riding at “The World’s Largest Honky Tonk”.

The facility can hold 6,000 rowdy patrons on a given night and has been host to hundreds of musical acts, from Alan Jackson to ZZ Top. On Fridays and Saturdays, the venue also features live bull riding – a step up from the mechanical variety. It seems like an unlikely source for a series that has sold millions of albums.

Billy Bob’s has been named the Country Music Club of the Year 10 times by the Academy of Country Music.

To buy Billy Bob’s Texas merch, or any of the Live at Billy Bob’s Texas CDs and DVDs, click here to visit the online store, or to buy tickets for special events and concerts, go to billybobstexas.com.

About United Way of Tarrant County:
United Way of Tarrant County has worked to improve the lives of those in our communities since 1922. As a nonprofit leader, we bring together individuals, groups, donors and service providers to help solve some of the toughest social issues affecting Tarrant County. Each year, United Way of Tarrant County helps more than 300,000 people through its resources. United Way of Tarrant County has no fees on donor designations, with 100 percent of the donations going to the selected agency or cause.

For important updates and more information visit Billy Bob’s Texas social channels linked below.
Instagram | Twitter | Facebook | YouTube

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Drai’s Las Vegas Provides 30-Day Supply of Food and Water to Share Village Through Its Drai’s Cares Program

 

Drai’s Las Vegas Provides 30-Day Supply of Food and Water to
Share Village Through Its Drai’s Cares Program

As part of Drai’s Las Vegas’ ongoing commitment to serve the local community through its Drai’s Cares program, the company has made a donation to support Share Village, formerly known as Veterans Village.

 

The donation included food and supplies from the Drai’s Beachclub restaurant, in addition to 40 cases of water provided by Oxigen Water. The donated items, which were delivered over the course of three days by the Drai’s team, will sustain the center for an estimated 30 days.

 

Drai’s Cares is a community initiative created by the staff of Drai’s Las Vegas to serve children, veterans and others who are in need. In addition to ongoing assistance for Share Village, the organization supports many local causes including The Just One Project, Foundation for Positively Kids and several local schools. Share Village provides housing, food, medical assistance and other resources to veterans and local community members who are in need.

 

About Drai’s Beachclub • Nightclub
Strategically located at the corner of Las Vegas Blvd. and Flamingo Blvd. on the rooftop of Caesars Entertainment’s 188-room boutique hotel The Cromwell, Drai’s Beachclub • Nightclub takes entertainment and nightlife to new heights. The Strip’s only rooftop Beachclub includes multiple pools shaded by 10 towering palm trees, a variety of cabanas and bungalows, two full-service bars and a gourmet kitchen. Drai’s Nightclub is a dazzling, multi-level club with an expansive dance floor, massive LED lighting systems, and modern technology featuring more than 7,000 square feet of the most state of the art high definition LEDs in production, including a towering 80-sided LED disco ball – the only one of its kind. Additionally, the legendary Drai’s After Hours is back in its original location solidifying itself as the ultimate late-night, see-and-be-seen party destination for more than two decades. For more information, visit DraisGroup.com and follow Drai’s on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram – @draislv, @draisbeachclub, and @draisafterhours.

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Station Casinos Donates Over 120 Pallets of Food to Local Charities

STATION CASINOS DONATES OVER 120 PALLETS OF FOOD TO LOCAL CHARITIES

To continue aiding the Las Vegas community during this difficult time, Station Casinos donated over 120 pallets of food from ten valley properties to Three Square Food Bank yesterday and throughout the weekend. The generous delivery contained a variety of nutritious foods including over 3,000 dozen eggs, 2,800 pounds of watermelon, 2,800 gallons of orange juice, 1,000 cases of fresh vegetables, 249 cases of fresh fruit, 150 cases of potatoes, and much more that will be further distributed to individuals and families in need.

 

In addition, Station Casinos donated over 200 gallons of milk and an assortment of bakery items including brownies, cakes, pies and more to various local charities including The Salvation Army and Veterans Village.

 

In addition to its direct food donations to Three Square, Station Casinos also partnered with the charity to distribute food at its Sunset Station, Boulder Station and Palace Station parking lots to those in need. (More information here: https://www.threesquare.org/help)

 

Station Casinos remains committed to a “Doors Closed, Hearts Open” philosophy to serve the Las Vegas community. The company recently announced that despite the statewide mandated closure of its properties, Station Casinos will continue to offer regular pay and health benefits to all of its hourly and salaried full-time team members through April 30, 2020.

 

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About Station Casinos

Station Casinos owns 20 properties throughout Southern Nevada including Boulder Station, Fiesta Henderson, Fiesta Rancho, Green Valley Ranch Resort, Palace Station, Red Rock Resort, Santa Fe Station, Sunset Station, Texas Station, Palms Casino Resort, Wild Wild West and several smaller properties under the Wildfire Gaming division.

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Queen Bee Market Las Vegas Expo to Benefit Spread the Word Nevada

Queen Bee Market Las Vegas
Expo to Benefit Spread the Word Nevada
Monetary Donations and New or Gently Used Books Will Be Collected for Spread the Word Nevada

Queen Bee Market, the popular urban-style handmade market, has partnered with Spread the Word Nevada to host a fundraising drive at the annual shopping event held at The Conference Center of Las Vegas on Saturday, March 7 and Sunday, March 8.

 

Spread the Word Nevada is a children’s literacy organization dedicated to advancing early childhood literacy by giving books to Nevada’s at-risk and low-income communities. Since 2001, Spread the Word Nevada has given more than 5.5 million gently used and new books to more than 575,200 low-income youth in the state. Programs include ‘Kids to Kids,’ an initiative to help children build in-home libraries; “Breakfast with Books,” an initiative to increase the awareness and importance of reading as a family activity; “Books & Buddies,” a multi-generational reading program that partners at-risk youth with a mentor; and “Books on Break,” a summer program that works with organizations such as Three Square and Boys & Girls Club to bring story time to children during summer vacation.

 

Spread the Word Nevada will have a booth at Queen Bee Market, where representatives will collect new and gently used books. Shoppers who donate three or more books will receive $1 off their general admission ticket. Attendees can also make monetary donations at the booth.

 

Queen Bee Market, described as “Etsy comes to life,” will host vendors who make their products by hand and display their products from booths that are designed with flair. Co-owners of Queen Bee Market, sisters Kellie Dooley and Allison Gharst, hand-pick the artisans who will be showcasing and selling an array of handmade home décor, accessories, clothing, paper arts, vintage items and more.

 

Tickets to Queen Bee Market are priced at $5 per person and will be available for purchase at the door. Children 12 years old and younger and military members with ID will receive free entry. More information and the full list of participating vendors is available at www.TheQueenBeeMarket.com.

 

About Queen Bee Market

Queen Bee Market was originally founded in 2010, when it caught the attention of sisters, Kellie Dooley and Allison Gharst, who participated through their Etsy-based company, Peabody & Sassafras. The sisters purchased Queen Bee Market in 2014 and have continued to grow Queen Bee Market, amassing a strong following of vendors and visitors throughout the southwest. In 2017, Dooley and Gharst hosted their first Queen Bee Market in Las Vegas, which has since become an annual event. The sisters balance their roles as business owners with parenthood as mothers to three small children, each. Queen Bee Market has made charitable donations to Operation Smile, Children of the Nations, Ronald McDonald House of Southern California, The Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank and others through its events.

 

More information about Queen Bee Market is available at www.TheQueenBeeMarket.com and via email at info@thequeenbeemarket.com, as well as on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook.

 

About Spread the Word Nevada

Spread the Word Nevada is a children’s lit­er­acy non­profit, 501 (C)(3) cor­po­ra­tion, dedicated to advanc­ing early child­hood lit­er­acy by plac­ing books into the hands and homes of chil­dren within Nevada’s at-risk, low income com­mu­ni­ties. While devel­op­ing a love of read­ing, these libraries pro­mote future aca­d­e­mic achieve­ment and self-confidence, which impacts life­long success. Since 2001, Spread the Word Nevada has dis­trib­uted more than 5.5 mil­lion gen­tly used and new books to more than 575,200 low-income youth in Nevada.

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Acres and Curaleaf Las Vegas Boulevard Host Promotion to Recognize World Cancer Day through Feb. 4

 

 

 

Acres and Curaleaf Las Vegas Boulevard Host Promotion to Recognize
World Cancer Day through Feb. 4

Donations Benefit The Tyler Robinson Foundation

WHAT:
Acres Cannabis and Curaleaf Las Vegas Boulevard invites the community to participate in a promotion recognizing World Cancer Day (Feb. 4) benefiting The Tyler Robinson Foundation. Donations will be accepted from the list below:

Acres Cannabis

  • Spend $50, donate $1, get a $.01 pre-roll
  • Spend $75, donate $1, get a $.01 pack of gummies
  • Spend $100, donate $5, get a $.01 cartridge

Curaleaf Las Vegas Boulevard

  • Spend $30, donate $1, get a $.01 ten-pack of UKU gummies
  • Spend $30, donate $5, get a $.01 UKU slim
  • Spend $30, donate $10, get a $.01 Palms pack

The Tyler Robinson Foundation strengthens families financially and emotionally as they cope with the tragedy of a pediatric cancer diagnosis by offsetting out-of-pocket life expenses.

WHEN:
Now through Tuesday, Feb. 4

WHERE:
Acres Cannabis
2320 Western Ave.
Las Vegas, Nevada 89102
702-399-4200

Curaleaf Las Vegas Boulevard
1736 S. Las Vegas Blvd.
Las Vegas, Nevada 89104
(702) 727-3187

ABOUT ACRES CANNABIS
A one-of-a-kind attraction, Acres Dispensary provides a customer experience on par with the excitement of Las Vegas. Located at 2320 Western Avenue, Las Vegas, Nevada, 89102, Acres’ 20,000-square-foot dispensary stays open 24/7. Acres Dispensary is home to The Underground: Marijuana’s Cannabis Market every Friday and Saturday, allowing small growers and producers a space to share their creations directly with customers. Acres also features an open-view kitchen comprising of gummy production and cannabis extraction. For more information, go to acrescannabis.com or follow on Facebook @acreslasvegas, Twitter @acres cannabis or Instagram @acres dispensary.

ABOUT CURALEAF DISPENSARY
Curaleaf is Las Vegas’ premier cannabis dispensary offering a selection of CBD products, pre-rolls, cannabis flower, concentrates and edibles. Located at 1736 Las Vegas Boulevard South, Las Vegas, Nevada, 89102, between the Strip and Downtown Las Vegas, Curaleaf offers an appealing destination for locals and Las Vegas visitors alike. It is open daily from 9 a.m. to 3 a.m. For more information, call (702) 727-3187 or visit curaleaf.com/nv/.

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Third Annual Construction vs. Cancer Event to benefit American Cancer Society, Feb. 29

Third Annual Construction vs. Cancer Event to benefit American Cancer Society, Feb. 29 

Monies Raised to Support Pediatric Cancer Research and Patient Navigator at the Children’s Specialty Center of Nevada

Southern Nevada’s leading construction companies will hold the 3rd Annual Construction vs. Cancer Event on February 29, 2020 on the grounds of the Silverton Casino. Created for pediatric cancer patients and their supporters, the event gives Las Vegas children an exclusive opportunity to operate heavy machinery, including backhoes, diggers, and excavators (with supervision). More than 2,500 big and little construction “operators” are expected to attend this unique fundraiser for The American Cancer Society.

Current sponsors of the event include Martin-Harris Construction, NDL Group Inc., Nevada DOT, Lochsa Engineering and the Cure 4 the Kids Foundation. A website supporting sponsorship opportunities, volunteerism, and related needs will be available at www.constructionvscancer.org. A portion of the funds from the Construction vs. Cancer event provide funding for pediatric cancer research and for a Patient Navigator at the Children’s Specialty Center of Nevada. Since 2018, over 200 children and caregivers have met with the Patient Navigator for a Complete Care Plan Review and evaluation of educational needs.

“Everyone in Southern Nevada is affected by Cancer. Now is the time for the Construction Industry to step up and do our part to fight this devastating disease.,” said Guy Martin, President of Martin Harris Construction. “The Associates of Martin Harris Construction invite our Industry Partners and Peers to step up and really make a difference in the fight against this disease during the 2020 Construction vs Cancer event.”

Construction vs. Cancer provides a festive, fair-like atmosphere for all attendees. Sponsors and attendees will be “hard hats” for the day, helping operate heavy construction equipment at this family event. The 2020 event will feature a Scaffolding Lookout Tower, numerous Kid Zone Activities and live entertainment on the Main Stage. Last year’s hit children’s swag bags generously provided by Las Vegas’ Re-Bath will also be returning, as well as visits and exhibits by local first responders.

General admission for the event is 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, February 29th, at Silverton Casino, 3333 Blue Diamond Road in Las Vegas. Early Access Passes that include an event t-shirt are available online for $10 each for the 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. hour, extending the fun and eliminating long lines for equipment. For more information, please contact Christina Cappello at Christina.Cappello@cancer.org, or by calling 702.891.9018.

About the American Cancer Society:
The American Cancer Society is a global grassroots force of 2 million volunteers saving lives in every community. As the largest voluntary health organization, the Society’s efforts have contributed to a 27 percent decline in cancer death rates in the U.S. since 1991, and a 50 percent drop in smoking rates. We’re finding cures as the nation’s largest private, not-for-profit investor in cancer research, ensuring people facing cancer have the help they need and continuing the fight for access to quality health care, lifesaving screenings and more. For more information, to get help, or to join the fight, call us anytime, day or night, at (800) 227-2345 or visit cancer.org.

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❤ Support Heart Kids with Steps at Children’s Heart Foundation’s 17th Annual Walk with the Heart of a Child ❤

 

Children’s Heart Foundation Steps It Up for 2020 with New Location and New Date for 17th Annual
Walk with the Heart of a Child
Springs Preserve to Host Annual Walk to Benefit Heart Kids in Southern Nevada on March 21

Children’s Heart Foundation hits 2020 with a stride, gearing up for big moves for the 17th Annual Walk with the Heart of a Child.  For 2020, the annual family walk moves to historic Springs Preserve, giving walkers a true outdoor space to lace up their sneakers, get those steps in and support the one in 100 (or 40,000) children in the United States who are born with a congenital heart defect (CHD) each year.  These 40,000 annual cases make congenital heart defects the leading cause of illness and death in the first year of life. Aiming to raise both awareness and much need funding to fight what can be a deadly pediatric disease, Children’s Heart Foundation invites all Las Vegans to participate in the 17th Annual Walk with the Heart of a Child on Saturday, March 21, 2020.  This annual fun walk through Springs Preserve (333 S. Valley View Blvd. Las Vegas) allows participants to walk in celebration or in remembrance of the young lives affected by congenital heart defects throughout the Las Vegas community.

The morning of fun and awareness kicks off at 7 a.m. with registration, check-in, Kids Zone and vendor booths, followed by the opening ceremonies at 8 a.m.  The Walk begins at 8:30 a.m. followed by individual and team awards.  All Children’s Heart Foundation supporters and walkers can stay at Springs Preserve once the walk is complete for a day of free family fun including “Jump! The Ultimate Dog Show” at 11 a.m. in the Big Springs Amphitheater and general admission to Springs Preserve (does not include special events, Butterfly Habitat or train rides). Online registration is available at www.chfn.org/walk. Registration is $25 for adults and $15 for active-duty military, students, seniors and virtual walkers (those who cannot attend the event or physically participate). Individuals who raise $100 or more will receive an event t-shirt with additional prizes including baseball hat ($250 level), Bluetooth speaker ($500 level), YETI tumbler ($750 level) or Bluetooth wireless headphones ($1000 level).  Children’s Heart Foundation welcomes First Foundation Bank as a Heart of Gold sponsor for 2020.  Additional sponsorships and vendor booths are available for Walk with the Heart of a Child.

Research, education and family assistance are at the heart of Children’s Heart Foundation’s mission.  In the United States, CHD is 60 times more prevalent than childhood cancer, and nearly twice as many children die each year as die from all forms of childhood cancers combined. Research, still grossly underfunded in the field of pediatric cardiology, is the greatest hope for children living with a CHD a chance to live long, healthy lives due to medical and surgical advances and expert care. It is the hope this annual event continues to improve the level of care provided to those impacted by CHD.

About Children’s Heart Foundation
Founded in 2001, the Children’s Heart Foundation is committed to making a difference in the lives of children with heart conditions through empowering families through emotional, educational and financial support leading to a higher quality of life.  Children’s Heart Foundation has for main goals: to lend support to families as they deal with the emotional and financial toll exacted by a child’s heart condition, to provide a medically-supervised camp experience for children with heart conditions, to educate healthcare professionals and the general public on pediatric cardiology issues; and to support research in the area of pediatric cardiology.  For more information regarding Children’s Heart Foundation, please call (702) 967-3522, visit www.chfn.org, “like” on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ChildrensHeartFoundation or follow @HeartKidsNV on Instagram or Twitter.

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MGM Resorts International and Nevada Public Radio Members Team Up to Provide Nearly 105,000 Meals to Three Square Food Bank

MGM Resorts International and Nevada Public Radio Members Team Up to Provide Nearly 105,000 Meals to Three Square Food Bank

A collaboration between Three Square Food Bank, MGM Resorts International (MGM Resorts) and Nevada Public Radio results in 104,305 meals donated to people in Southern Nevada who are food insecure. According to Feeding America, currently one in eight Nevadans is affected by hunger.

During Nevada Public Radio’s 2019 fall membership campaign, new and renewing members had an option to donate meals to Three Square in lieu of receiving traditional thank you gifts, with MGM Resorts wholly covering the value of the donated meals. Upon completion of the campaign, 104,305 meals were provided by MGM Resorts to Three Square–Southern Nevada’s only food bank, which provides food assistance to the residents of Lincoln, Nye, Esmeralda and Clark counties.

“We were proud to be involved in this year’s Nevada Public Radio fall membership campaign to help combat food insecurity in the Las Vegas community,” said Jyoti Chopra, Chief Diversity and Sustainability Officer, MGM Resorts International. “For more than 20 years MGM Resorts has partnered with nonprofit organizations, providing resources and services to those in need. As we look ahead to the new year, let us continue to join forces through public-private partnerships and extend our reach and impact to serve more people in need in Nevada.”

“Every year, our neighbor organizations in Southern Nevada show their true colors with generosity and compassion,” said Brian Burton, president and CEO of Three Square. “MGM Resorts and Nevada Public Radio members opened their hearts to the families that we feed, and we are honored and grateful for their kindness and contribution to the fight against food insecurity in our community.”

About Three Square Food Bank
Established in 2007 to provide hunger relief, Three Square Food Bank offers wholesome, nutritious food to nonprofit and faith-based organizations, schools and feeding sites that serve a wide range of Southern Nevadans. A national model project inspired by Founder Eric Hilton with a grant provided by the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation, Three Square is a community collaborative partnership with businesses, nonprofit agencies, food distributors, higher education institutions, the Clark County School District, governmental entities, the media and thousands of volunteers to efficiently and effectively work together to serve those in our community struggling with hunger. Three Square currently provides more than 41 million meals – the equivalent of more than 50 million pounds of food and grocery product – per year through a network of community partners. Three Square is a member of the Feeding America network of food banks. For additional information visit threesquare.org. For the latest news and events on Three Square, visit Facebook and follow them on Instagram and Twitter (@threesquarelv).

About MGM Resorts International
MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM) is an S&P 500® global entertainment company with national and international locations featuring best-in-class hotels and casinos, state-of-the-art meetings and conference spaces, incredible live and theatrical entertainment experiences, and an extensive array of restaurant, nightlife and retail offerings. MGM Resorts creates immersive, iconic experiences through its suite of Las Vegas-inspired brands. The MGM Resorts portfolio encompasses 30 unique hotel and destination gaming offerings including some of the most recognizable resort brands in the industry. Expanding throughout the U.S. and around the world, the company recently acquired the operations of Empire City Casino in New York and MGM Northfield Park. In 2018, MGM Resorts opened MGM Springfield in Massachusetts, MGM COTAI in Macau, and the first Bellagio-branded hotel in Shanghai. The 82,000 global employees of MGM Resorts are proud of their company for being recognized as one of FORTUNE® Magazine’s World’s Most Admired Companies®. For more information visit us at www.mgmresorts.com.
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Three Square Food Bank’s Call Center Offers Hope to Food Insecure Seniors This Holiday Season

Three Square Food Bank’s Call Center Offers Hope to Food Insecure Seniors This Holiday Season   
Hotline helps connect seniors with food assistance and resources

The holiday season is in full swing, but it’s not always joyful for the estimated 24,000 seniors in Southern Nevada who are food insecure. Three Square Food Bank encourages those 60 years of age and older who need assistance to call 702-765-4030 Monday-Friday between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., where they will speak with a caring Advocate to determine which program, service or resource is best for them.

“The issue of hunger and isolation among seniors is a very real problem,” said Lisa Segler, Director of Strategic Initiatives at Three Square. “In a recent survey of food insecure seniors in our community, more than 30 percent reported having depression and nearly 48 percent reported experiencing loneliness. Through our Senior Hunger Programs we want to reach those folks who may be struggling and show them that they are not alone.”

Those who reach out to Three Square’s Call Center can be connected with a number of options that are available through the nonprofit’s Senior Hunger Programs and community partners, including:

Golden Groceries
With the help of Three Square’s community partners, Golden Groceries provides delicious, healthy and supplemental groceries at no cost to food insecure seniors. The program restores choice and dignity to seniors by enabling them to choose from an available inventory as well as the amount and type of food that meet their specific nutritional needs. Groceries, including lean proteins, whole grains and fresh produce, are available.

Golden Groceries locations can be found at multiple places across Southern Nevada and have special days and times dedicated to seniors to ensure they have a pleasant experience and avoid long lines.

More than 7,000 seniors access Golden Groceries in the valley, which includes rural communities.

Community Meal Programs
In addition to Golden Groceries, Three Square can provide information about community meal programs for seniors across the valley, including weekly dinner sites at the local VFW Post 10047 and lunch sites at New Beginnings Ministries.

In addition to providing healthy, hot meals, community meals provide opportunities for fellowship with friends, games and access to other community resources. These types of connections may be even more meaningful to seniors during the holidays, and this is a great way the community can pull together to take care of one another.

For more information about the finding the nearest Golden Groceries location or additional resources, please call 702-765-4030.

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About Three Square Food Bank
Established in 2007 to provide hunger relief, Three Square Food Bank offers wholesome, nutritious food to nonprofit and faith-based organizations, schools and feeding sites that serve a wide range of Southern Nevadans. A national model project inspired by Founder Eric Hilton with a grant provided by the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation, Three Square is a community collaborative partnership with businesses, nonprofit agencies, food distributors, higher education institutions, the Clark County School District, governmental entities, the media and thousands of volunteers to efficiently and effectively work together to serve those in our community struggling with hunger. Three Square currently provides more than 41 million meals – the equivalent of more than 50 million pounds of food and grocery product – per year through a network of community partners. Three Square is a member of the Feeding America network of food banks. For additional information visit threesquare.org. For the latest news and events on Three Square, visit Facebook and follow them on Instagram and Twitter (@threesquarelv).

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LEE CANYON SKI AREA ANNOUNCES DATE FOR OFFICIAL HILLSIDE LODGE GRAND OPENING CELEBRATION

 

LEE CANYON SKI AREA ANNOUNCES DATE FOR OFFICIAL HILLSIDE LODGE GRAND OPENING CELEBRATION 


Lee Canyon is Now Open, Announces Weekend-Long Community Celebration Jan. 10 – 12  

                    Friday, Jan. 10   Hillside Lodge Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony

                                   Saturday, Jan. 11      5th Annual Chris Ruby Cup

                  Sunday, Jan. 12       Live Music on the Hillside Lodge Deck 

 

On the heels of a spectacular season opener weekend Dec. 14-15, Lee Canyon, Las Vegas’ year-round backyard escape and a part of the POWDR adventure lifestyle portfolio, announces it will host a weekend-long, open-to-the-public Grand Opening celebration from Jan. 10 – 12 to mark the most significant transformation of Lee Canyon in the resort’s history. The new, 10,000-square-foot Hillside Lodge is a two-story building with a modern feel that elevates the guest experience with its indoor and outdoor spaces and sweeping views of Lee Canyon.

 

The January 2020 weekend-long Grand Opening celebration kicks off with the Hillside Lodge Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony on Friday, Jan. 10, 2020, at 10 a.m. Clark County Commissioner Larry Brown and Get Outdoors Nevada Executive Director Mauricia Baca, who also leads the Nevada Outdoor Business Coalition, will be among the morning’s speakers. Commissioner Brown will designate Jan. 10 as Hillside Lodge Day. Other political dignitaries and community leaders will be in attendance. Following the ceremony, light refreshments showcasing Hillside Lodge’s food and beverage options will be served inside Hillside Lodge and music on the deck.

 

“We are excited to celebrate the Hillside Lodge with the community and believe the lodge will cement Lee Canyon as the perfect jumping-off spot for Las Vegas’ fast-growing population and their passion for the great outdoors,” says Dan Hooper, Lee Canyon’s general manager. “Hillside Lodge means Lee Canyon can provide more one-of-a-kind experiences for individuals and groups in both summer and winter.”

 

Hillside Lodge boasts outdoor heated terrace and patio dining experiences, a ski-in, ski-out bar for Vegas’ best après, a bistro with reimagined food and beverage options, and expanded restroom facilities. Expanding Lee Canyon’s offerings, Hillside Lodge includes event space for meetings, special events, and weddings. Its design allows guests to enjoy the breathtaking scenery of the Spring Mountains, a perfect backdrop for any occasion.

 

On Saturday, grand opening festivities featuring live music and the fifth annual Chris Ruby Cup, Saturday, Jan. 11. The fun, all-ages race is 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and is a benefit for Nevada Donor Network (NDN). Registration is $20; all proceeds go to Nevada Donor Network. Consistent with Lee Canyon’s corporate responsibility commitment to Play Forever, Lee Canyon will cover registration fees for registered organ donors, and people can register to become a donor at the event.

 

The event celebrates the life of Chris Ruby, a 20-year-old Las Vegas resident, and snowboarder who passed away in 2014. A registered organ donor, Ruby’s donated organs and tissues have saved the lives of over 90 patients. The event has helped add more than 5,000 registered organ and tissue donors to NDN, a nonprofit that coordinates, recovers, and allocates lifesaving organs and tissues for Nevada transplant patients.

 

The Grand Opening finale on Sunday, Jan. 12, will feature live music on the deck of Hillside Lodge from noon to 3 p.m.

 

Lee Canyon anticipates its winter season will run through March 2020, weather permitting. Guests planning to visit Lee Canyon are encouraged to purchase tickets online for the best discounts and to avoid sold-out dates. For more information on the Hillside Lodge Grand Opening Celebration and other resort offerings and prices, visit www.leecanyonlv.com. 

 

As one of POWDR’s 11 mountain resort destinations, Lee Canyon aims to offer guests memorable experiences that integrate entertainment with adventure.

About Lee Canyon

Lee Canyon is located approximately one hour from downtown Las Vegas in the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. Established in 1963, Lee Canyon offers guests 195 acres of terrain, 27 trails accessed via three chairlifts, 250 acres of hike-to terrain, and a lift-served tubing hill. Averaging more than 161 inches of snowfall annually, Lee Canyon offers ski and snowboard coaching, terrain parks, and lodge amenities such as dining and retail, as well as a host of summer activities. For more information, please visit www.leecanyonlv.com and follow Lee Canyon on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Lee Canyon is part of POWDR, an adventure lifestyle company. 

 

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The Juice Standard Donates $2000 of Toys for Bikes for the Chet Buchanan KLUC Toy Drive

The Juice Standard Spreads Holiday Cheer with $2000 of Toys, Bikes and Gifts for the 21st Annual 98.5 KLUC Chet Buchanan Show Toy Drive

December 13, 2019 – Las Vegas  Nev. – The Juice Standard donated $2000.00 worth of assorted toys and bikes for children living in southern Nevada for the 21st Annual 98.5 KLUC Chet Buchanan Show Toy Drive. Prior to delivering the abundance of gifts, team members from the Juice Standard shopped together at Target for a variety of girls and boy themed presents.

“Its our favorite tradition.  Never lose your childish enthusiasm! We haven’t! Yesterday, we filled our hearts with love while filling our carts with toys at Target for the Chet Buchanan’s Show 98.5 KLUC Toy drive,” says Marcella Williams, Co-Founder of The Juice Standard.
 

Through an array of innovative, flavorful smoothie blends combined with a few drops of pizzazz, the Juice Standard has been setting the standard for healthy convenience in Las Vegas since its opening in March 2014. With several Las Vegas valley locations, the juice company is a favorite for locals looking for organic, raw pressed juices, biome bowls, salads, wraps and healthy snacks.

The 21st Annual 98.5 KLUC Chet Buchanan Show Toy Drive runs this year until 10a.m. on December 16. Donations are accepted 24 hours a day at the local headquarters of NV Energy location at 6226 West Sahara, as well as at various other locations in Southern Nevada. Each year, the toy drive collects thousands of bikes, dozens of trucks full of toys and hundreds of thousands of dollars in cash and gift cards. KLUC partners with local nonprofit HELP of Southern Nevada to coordinate and distribute the donations. Last year, nearly 90 charities and the people they serve benefited from the toy drive. For more information on the toy drive, visit https://kluc.radio.com/blogs/the-chet-buchanan-show/2019-toy-drive-faq.

About The Juice Standard
The Juice Standard, Las Vegas’ first organic, raw juicery, is located at 4555 S. Fort Apache Rd, 2530 Saint Rose Parkway, 1870 Festival Plaza Drive (inside Trufusion in Downtown Summerlin) and inside the Cosmopolitan hotel on the second level near MomoFuku and is open Monday through Saturday from 7 a.m. – 7 p.m. and Sunday from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m with extended hours inside the strip location. TJS offers a variety of cold-pressed juices in 16-ounce glass Singletons, as well as a juice fast, super-food smoothies and espresso, salads, wraps and healthy snacks. For more information visit The Juice Standard’s website at www.juicestandard.com. Become a fan on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/TheJuiceStandard and on Instagram at http://instagram.com/thejuicestandard
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UNLV ATHLETICS TO TAKE PART IN SECOND ANNUAL #REBELSGIVE FUNDRAISING DRIVE

UNLV ATHLETICS TO TAKE PART IN SECOND ANNUAL #REBELSGIVE FUNDRAISING DRIVE

University-wide fundraising challenge scheduled for Nov. 7-8 encourages community to get involved and support high-impact campus programs, such as UNLV Athletics
UNLV Athletics is inviting the community to make an impact and donate during the university’s Second Annual #RebelsGive fundraising drive, November 7th and 8th.
 
#RebelsGive is a key part of UNLV Athletics’ Drive for 5 Membership Campaign, in which the Rebel Athletic Fund is working to double its membership base to 5,000-plus donors and grow annual philanthropic revenue. The university-wide fundraising drive is scheduled to take place over a 1,957-minute span, commemorating the year of UNLV’s founding (1957).
 
Gifts made to UNLV Athletics during #RebelsGive directly support student-athlete scholarships and positively impact the department’s efforts to graduate leaders, win championships and excel in all that we do.
 
“Because of the leadership, vision and generosity provided by several of our valued donors, we are confident that we will meet and exceed our goal during Rebels Give,” said UNLV Director of Athletics Desiree Reed-Francois. “With excellence and impact in mind, we are inviting our supporters to consider making an additional gift to UNLV Athletics during this year’s challenge.
 
“It is an important initiative and will help provide our student-athletes with the opportunity to continue having success in the classroom, in competition and in the community. The support has a direct impact on the lives of our student-athletes and on UNLV winning championships.”
 
To donate, get involved and watch the numbers grow throughout the challenge period, click the #RebelsGive website.
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LA STREGA TRATTORIA HOST WHITE TRUFFLE DINNER TO BENEFIT ST. JUDE CHILDREN’S RESEARCH HOSPITAL® – NEVADA

CASA ITALIANA DI LAS VEGAS & LA STREGA TRATTORIA HOST WHITE TRUFFLE DINNER TO BENEFIT ST. JUDE CHILDREN’S RESEARCH HOSPITAL® – NEVADA

 Casa Italiana di Las Vegas, a local non-profit organization and Las Strega Trattoria will host a White Truffle Dinner at 6 p.m. on Monday, November 11, 2019, at La Strega, 3555 S. Town Center Dr. Ste., 105, Las Vegas, NV 89135

The evening will include a four-course truffle dinner and wine pairing. The dinner will be followed by “Hopeful Notes”, movie premier. A film that takes an in-depth approach on the lives of children affected by cancer presented by Italian film director and producer Valerio Zanoli on Friday, November 15th at 6pm at the Windmill Library. The highlight of the day will include an award ceremony to recognize and honor 7 St. Jude Community donors; Mark Lindsey, Cliff & Darlene Miller, Kari & Trent Scarlett and Kevin & Diana Lucero.

All proceeds from the dinner will benefit the mission of St. Jude; Finding cures. Saving children.® Treatments invented at St. Jude have helped push overall survival rates for childhood cancer from less than 20 percent when the hospital opened in 1962 to 80 percent today.

Community partners and sponsors include; Johnsons Brothers of Nevada, Management & Media Group, LLC, Urbani Truffles and Valerio Zanoli

“We are honored to collaborate with a fellow non-profit Casa Italiana di Las Vegas to bring awareness to childhood cancer. St. Jude is leading the way the world understands, treats and defeats childhood cancer and other life-threatening diseases. St. Jude freely shares the discoveries it makes, so doctors and scientists worldwide can use that knowledge to save thousands more children”, said, Erica Thompson, Development Specialist, St. Jude.

To purchase tickets to the dinner or RSVP for the movie premier, please visit https://italiano.vegas/event/white-truffle-night-fundraiser-2/ or call 725-999-2458 to

ABOUT LA STREGA TRATTORIA:
La Strega is Las Vegas’ premiere Italian eatery nestled in the affluent community of Summerlin where Executive Chef Partner Gina Marinelli ignites an authentic Italian cultural rejuvenation by inspiring exploration of the traditions of flavorful, fresh and innovative Italian cuisine with her modern, farm-to-table regionally-based dishes. For more information, call 702-722-2099 or visit lastregalv.com. Follow La Strega on social: Instagram/Facebook/Twitter.

ABOUT CASA ITALIANA DI LAS VEGAS:
The Italian Cultural Center, Casa Italiana di Las Vegas, is a non-profit organization whose objective is to bring together Italophiles to learn more about Italian language and culture. CILV’s mission is the promotion and diffusion of traditional and contemporary Italian culture in all its varied forms through educational programs, events and courses. To fulfill this vision and mission, CILV relies on the support of individuals and businesses that share the same values and commitment.

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Shriners Hospitals for Children Open Returns to TPC Summerlin, Oct. 5 – 11, 2020

 

 

 

 

SHRINERS HOSPITALS FOR CHILDREN OPEN RETURNS TO TPC SUMMERLIN, OCT. 5 – 11, 2020

 

The 2020 Shriners Hospitals for Children Open brings the FedExCup to TPC Summerlin as the PGA TOUR returns to the Las Vegas valley for the 38th consecutive year in this weeklong charitable tournament. Defending champion, Kevin Na will be one of the many top golfers in the world that will participate in the competition and help support the mission of Shriners Hospitals for Children® from Oct. 5 – 11 at TPC Summerlin.  For more information, please visit www.shrinershospitalsopen.com.

 

Follow the Shriners Hospitals for Children Open on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

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Keep Memory Alive to Honor Neil Diamond at Power of Love Gala March 7, 2020

Keep Memory Alive to Honor Neil Diamond at 24th Annual

Power of Love® Gala, March 7, 2020

Las Vegas event shines spotlight on Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health
and raises funds for the fight against brain diseases. Tickets on sale now.

 

Keep Memory Alive will honor legendary singer-songwriter and musician Neil Diamond at the 24th annual Power of Love® gala on Saturday, March 7, 2020, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena. Tickets are on sale now at keepmemoryalive.org/power-of-love-2020.

 

Diamond, who announced his retirement from touring in 2018 after being diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, will appear at the highly anticipated evening benefitting Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health. The Power of Love® gala generates the majority of annual funding for the services, care and resources the Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health provides to patients and their caregivers in the fight against neurocognitive diseases including Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, Huntington’s, multiple system atrophy, multiple sclerosis and more.

 

The celebration of Diamond’s career will include performances from an impressive list of contemporary artists to be announced at a later date. The evening will also feature exquisite cuisine from celebrity chefs, exciting live and silent auctions with one-of-a-kind products and experiences up for bid, and the presentation of the Keep Memory Alive Caregiver Hero Award.

 

“We’re honored to have the legendary Neil Diamond join us to celebrate his remarkable and wildly successful career and to bring awareness to the devastating diseases the Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health researches and treats, including Parkinson’s,” said Keep Memory Alive Vice-Chairwoman and Co-Founder Camille Ruvo. “Nearly one million Americans suffer from Parkinson’s and the funds raised at the Power of Love® gala are critical in allowing us to provide these patients and those living with other neurological disorders with top-level care and their families with valuable caregiving resources.”

Throughout his illustrious and wide-ranging musical career as a singer, songwriter and performer, Diamond has had 38 Top 40 singles and sold over 130 million records worldwide. Perhaps best known for “Sweet Caroline,” his number one singles include: “Cracklin’ Rosie,” “Song Sung Blue,” “Longfellow Serenade,” “I’ve Been This Way Before,” “If You Know What I Mean,” “America,” “Yesterday’s Songs,” and “Heartlight.” Diamond’s extensive list of achievements includes induction into the Songwriters Hall of Fame and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and he recently received the Sammy Cahn Lifetime Achievement Award, the prestigious Kennedy Center Honor and the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award.

 

For more Power of Love updates, upcoming announcements or additional information, visit keepmemoryalive.org or follow on Instagram @keepmemoryalive, Twitter @keepmemoryalive and facebook.com/keepmemoryalive.

Photographer: Denise Truscello.

About Keep Memory Alive:
Keep Memory Alive, whose mission is to provide enhanced treatment and ultimately cures for patients and their families suffering from neurocognitive disorders, raises awareness and funds in support of Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health. By supporting Keep Memory Alive and its fight against neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s, Huntington’s, Parkinson’s, ALS and memory disorders of all kinds, we can ensure progress towards better treatments and ultimately cures will occur in Las Vegas. For additional information, call (702) 263-9797 or visit keepmemoryalive.org.

About Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health:
Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health provides state-of-the-art care for cognitive disorders and for the family members of those who suffer from them. The physicians and staff at the Center for Brain Health continuously work towards the development of early diagnosis and the advancement of knowledge concerning mild cognitive disorders, which could one day delay or prevent their onset. Patients receive expert diagnosis and treatment at the Center for Brain Health, which offers a multidisciplinary patient-focused approach to diagnosis and treatment, promoting collaboration across all care providers, offering patients a complete continuum of care and infusing education and research into all that it does. The facility, designed by Frank Gehry, houses clinical space, a diagnostic center, neuroimaging rooms, physician offices, laboratories devoted to clinical research and the Keep Memory Alive Event Center. For more information, visit clevelandclinic.org/brainhealth.

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Once Upon an Escape Offers Halloween Specials, Events and Charitable Promotions

Once Upon an Escape Offers Halloween Specials, Events and Charitable Promotions 
Fairy Tale Themed Escape Rooms benefit American Cancer Society Nevada, For Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Once Upon an Escape, an immersive, enchanting experience, announces the grand opening of its fairytale-themed escape rooms this August. Players have 60 minutes to decipher clues, solve riddles and escape before the clock runs out in four adventurous rooms:  Neverland, Once Upon A Time, 7 Dwarfs & Arabian Nights, plus a five-minute power room, Rumplestiltskin. 

 

In the month of October, Once Upon An Escape, is honoring Breast Cancer Awareness Month, as well as Halloween with ticket specials, when purchased online. Every time a guest enters the code ‘CURE2019’ at checkout; $2 off of every full price ticket purchased will go to the local American Cancer Society Nevada to help fight breast cancer.

 

Once Upon an Escape is also hosting the annual Halloween Town Pumpkin Patch Children’s Costume Contest, located next to Boca Park, on October 19 at 7:30pm. The first 15 children who enter will get free admission to the patch, as well as the winners in the scariest, cutest and creative costume categories will receive free passes to the fairy tale themed escape rooms. Additionally, room tickets from dates, October 25 – 31, will be discounted $3 when escape enthusiasts use the code ‘HALLOWEENMAGIC’ at the online checkout.

 

Aimed for adult fun, the rooms are age appropriate for ages 14+ (children are welcome with adult supervision) and ideal for both beginner and skilled escape enthusiasts.  The physically and mentally challenging rooms “lock” guests in a heavily themed room and the guests will use elements of the room to complete specified tasks within a set time limit.

The escape rooms were designed, built and are owned by the newlywed couple, often referred to as the “Charming Family,” Justice Carey and Kendra Daniels, reigning Miss Fabulous Las Vegas and popular Las Vegas vocalist.

“I have always loved fairytales, and my husband and I are escape-room enthusiasts, so it is exciting to pair the two, and see our project come to life!” says Kendra Daniels, founder of Once Upon an Escape. “My family and I are excited to introduce this fairytale-themed escape room experience to the community!”

 

Each private room is suitable for 2-6 players, is priced at $37/person, and features discounts for locals and military. In addition to the adventurous rooms, Rumplestiltskin is a power room in which you have 5 minutes, 5 clues and is only $5 per person.

Once Upon an Escape is also a fun, creative way to integrate corporate team building, as it enhances problem-solving skills, increases communication, and motivates team members. Escape rooms can help foster respectful dialogue, a creative exchange of ideas, and encourage active listening.


The five themed fairy tale escape rooms include:

Neverland:With a dash of pixie dust, soar through the London sky! Sneak up on Captain Hook’s ship and venture into the seemingly enchanting world of Neverland. But once there, you’ll need to save Wendy from the Lost Boys’ unruly grip! The clock is ticking. Outwit the crocodile and make your escape from the place where you never have to grow up!

Once Upon a Time: It seems as though Rumplestiltskin has stolen the fairytale artifacts. You must recover the artifacts and place them on the correct pedestals-if you are to escape the room in time. But beware-things are not always as they appear!

7 Dwarfs: The fairest one is in dire need! You must help the Seven Dwarfs undo the evil and bring back to life the fairest in the land! But be quick, before she’s gone forever!
Arabian Nights: In a far-off land, buried deep within a cave, lies a magic lamp capable of granting your every desire. But be warned! Once you have entered, attempting to leave without the lamp will result in your demise! Do you have what it takes to follow in the footsteps of the King of Thieves? Find the magic lamp and make your escape in time!

Rumplestiltskin: Five Dollars-Five Minutes-Five Clues! Can you handle the POWER Room? Rumplestiltskin is his name. The mystery at hand is his game. Solve the clues within for your enchanted life to begin! Will you escape in time or end up entrapped by his rhyme?

The End.

Once Upon an Escape is located centrally in Las Vegas at 5067 Arville Street, Las Vegas, NV 89118. For more information, visit the website at: http://www.onceuponanescape.com and email at onceuponanescape@hotmail.com. To reserve a room, book birthday parties or corporate outings, call 702.331.0335. Open daily 11am – 11pm. Follow on Facebook at www.facebook.com/onceuponanescape and Instagram at www.instagram.com/onceuponanescape.

 

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Young Frankenstein Halloween Costume Ball

 

Tickets Now on Sale for Young Frankenstein Halloween Costume Ball to Benefit Keep Memory Alive


What:
Puttin’ on the Ritz -Young Frankenstein Halloween Costume Ball

When:
Thursday, Oct. 31
8 p.m. to midnight

Where:
Keep Memory Alive Event Center
888 W. Bonneville Ave., Las Vegas, NV 89106

Details:
A salute to one of the funniest movies of all time, Keep Memory Alive’s Puttin’ on the Ritz – A Young  Frankenstein Halloween Costume Ball, will be a night of fun and fright.  On Thursday, Oct. 31 from 8 p.m. to midnight at the Keep Memory Alive Event Center, guests will enjoy live entertainment, surprise appearances, a variety of fiendishly delicious food, wickedly wonderful wines, a beer garden and other “treat-mendous” specialty cocktails. Costumes are highly encouraged and the best costume of the night will win a grand prize. At midnight, the event center’s exterior
lights will change from orange to purple in honor of National Alzheimer’s Awareness Month in November. Masks are not permitted.

Tickets can be purchased at keepmemoryalive.org/halloween for $125 per person. Proceeds benefit Keep Memory Alive and its mission to raise awareness and funds for Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health for enhanced treatments and services for patients and their families suffering from neurocognitive disorders.

 

 

 

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Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Employees Volunteer at HELP of Southern Nevada for its Corporate Giving Event

 

RIPLEY’S BELIEVE IT OR NOT! EMPLOYEES VOLUNTEER AT HELP OF SOUTHERN NEVADA FOR ITS CORPORATE GIVING EVENT

Photo Credit: Amit Dadlaney, Christies Photographic

 

On Monday, Oct. 7, Ripley’s Believe It or Not! visited HELP of Southern Nevada to volunteer on-site for its 2019 corporate giving event. All 103 of the company’s volunteers were tasked with various projects to benefit four significant programs at HELP of Southern Nevada.

Ripley’s Believe It or Not! donated a total of $25,000 to HELP of Southern Nevada, as well as the gift of their time, to benefit the following four programs within the organization: Baby First Services, Framing Hope Warehouse, “Living Beyond” Maternal Group Home and Shannon West Homeless Youth Center.

HELP’s employees excitedly welcomed the volunteers upon arrival while President and CEO of HELP, Fuilala Riley, directed the crowd into four groups. Each group was divided up to aid in four different facets of the non-profit’s services.

Volunteers helped package 30,000 diapers for HELP’s Diaper Bank and its Baby First Services, programs within the Emergency Resource Services Department. These programs assist pregnant and parenting individuals with their newborn children up to three years old.

At Shannon West Homeless Youth Center, 125 welcome bags were assembled for youths entering housing, which included undergarments, sweatpants, hygiene products and more. The welcome bags will provide residents with basic necessities they will use daily. Shannon West Homeless Youth Center provides services for at-risk youth that are homeless or may become homeless.

The Framing Hope Warehouse, a resource for local non-profits that need retail-based merchandise, was cleaned out in order to prepare for the upcoming 98.5 KLUC The Chet Buchanan Show Toy Drive as part of HELP’s Holiday Assistance program.

Finally, the last group was tasked with assembling an assortment of furniture for HELP’s “Living Beyond” Maternal Group Home, for pregnant and/or parenting mothers. A large portion of the monetary donation was allocated to provide new furniture and home accessories for the Maternal Group Home, as well as various items to further improve HELP’s programs and services such as diaper donations, hygiene products and more.

Following the morning festivities, Shannon West Homeless Youth Center residents, volunteers and HELP employees joined together for lunch inside the youth center. The residents were treated to an ice cream bar and received special raffle prizes, courtesy of Ripley’s Believe It or Not! staff.

Ripley’s Believe It or Not! recently celebrated its 100th anniversary. Cartoonist and adventurer Robert Ripley started it all in 1918 when he drew the first Ripley’s Believe It or Not! cartoon. Today, Ripley’s has over 100 family-friendly attractions in 10 countries, including Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Odditoriums, world-renowned Ripley’s Aquariums and traveling shows. In addition to its attractions, they have the popular Ripley’s Believe It or Not! television show and best-selling books. Ripley’s Believe It or Not! tells stories of people and places that are incredibly hard to believe, but undeniably true.

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About HELP of Southern Nevada:

HELP of Southern Nevada operates 10 departments, consists of 150 employees and serves tens of thousands of unduplicated clients each year. The services HELP provides assist low-income families, homeless teens and adults among other individuals, to become more self-sufficient through direct services, trainings and referrals. Programs available include Shannon West Homeless Youth Center, Emergency Resources Services, Framing Hope Warehouse, Weatherization, Work Opportunities Readiness Center, Holiday Assistance, Homeless Services, and Coordinated Entry Community Matchers. For more information, call HELP of Southern Nevada at 702.369.4357 or visit www.helpsonv.org. Follow HELP of Southern Nevada on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

 

About Ripley Entertainment:
Ripley’s Believe It or Not! is part of the Ripley Entertainment Inc. family of worldwide attractions, the global leader in location-based entertainment. More than 14 million people visit its 100-plus attractions in 10 countries each year. In addition to its 30 Believe It or Not! Odditoriums, the Orlando, Florida-based company has publishing, licensing and broadcast divisions that oversee projects including the syndicated Ripley’s Believe It or Not! television show, best-selling books, and the popular syndicated cartoon strip, Ripley’s Believe It or Not!, that still runs daily in countries around the world. Ripley Entertainment is a Jim Pattison Company, the second-largest privately held company in Canada. Learn more about Ripley’s Believe It or Not! by visiting Ripleys.com and following them on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and Instagram.