United Way of Southern Nevada’s Women’s Leadership Council Annual Luncheon Features Local Community Leaders and DONNA KARAN NEW YORK Fashion Show, Feb. 7 United Way’s Women’s Leadership Council (WLC) hosts its 4th Annual Women’s Leadership Luncheon from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 7 inside Ballroom I at Caesars Palace. Co-hosts Punam … Read more
Miracle Mile Shops Turns its fountain red for American Heart month This February, Miracle Mile Shops at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino turns its fountain red in honor of American Heart Month. All change collected from the fountain will be donated to the American Heart Association, as part of the center’s Caring, Giving, … Read more
NEVADA’S FOURTH ANNUAL WALK WITH ME TAKES STRIDES FOR DISABILITY AWARENESS 2-Mile Walk and Easter Carnival Held at Bunker Park, Saturday, April 7 at 9 a.m. March alongside community leaders and local heroes at the fourth annual Walk With Me event to benefit Easter Seals Nevada. On Saturday, April 7, at 9 … Read more
Dump Your X’s Stuff Donation Drive Turn your ill-will into Goodwill in honor of Valentine’s Day You could call it the Anti-Valentine’s Day donation drive. We call it Dump Your X’s Stuff. You know what we’re talking about. All that stuff an ex-boyfriend, girlfriend or spouse left at your place that is now … Read more
Miracle Mile Shops Kicks Off 2012 Caring, Giving, Changing Community Outreach Campaign Photo (from right to left): Jason Belland, Executive Director – American Heart Association; Ken Rubeli, C.E.O. – Boys & Girls Clubs of Henderson; Yvonne Overton, Development Manager – National Multiple Sclerosis Society; Alyson McCarthy, Executive Director – Ronald McDonald House Charities of … Read more
Take a flight down the Fremont Street Experience while helping to fight cancer with the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Charity’s Team in Training group will lead the charge in the ultimate “fun” fundraiser WHO: Flightlinez zipline attraction, Fremont Street Experience, Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) and Team In Training (TNT). WHAT: Flightlinez and the … Read more
UNITED WAY OF SOUTHERN NEVADA SEEKS VOLUNTEERS FOR “EARN IT KEEP IT SAVE IT” FREE TAX PREPARATION United Way in need of volunteers for free tax service now – April 17, 2012 United Way of Southern Nevada is in search of more than 400 volunteers for the “Earn It … Read more
United Way of Southern Nevada’s Women’s Leadership Council Hosts 4th Annual Luncheon, Feb. 7 Luncheon highlights impact of local women leaders in the community and features an exclusive DONNA KARAN NEW YORK (DKNY) fashion show WHAT: United Way’s Women’s Leadership Council (WLC) hosts its 4th … Read more
EASTER SEALS NEVADA ANNOUNCES SENATOR JOE HARDY AS NEWEST BOARD MEMBER Easter Seals Nevada announces Senator Joe Hardy, M.D. as the nonprofit’s newest elected board member. A native Nevadan, Senator Hardy is a practicing family physician with more than 25 years of experience. He also comes from an extensive background of legislative service and … Read more
United Way of Southern Nevada’s Volunteer Center Commemorates Martin Luther King Jr. Day with Beautification Project At City Impact Center, Jan. 16 Nonprofit seeks volunteers to assist with clean up, landscaping and mural painting WHAT: United Way of Southern Nevada’s Volunteer Center invites Las Vegans to make a difference and honor Martin Luther … Read more
Comedy-Magician Mac King Launches New eBook Mac King’s Magic in a Minute Mysteries Available on Amazon Kindle and Barnes & Noble NOOK Accomplished author and Comedy-Magician Mac King announces the launch of his latest book Mac King’s Magic in a Minute Mysteries, available on eBook platforms including Kindle, NOOK and Smashwords. A spinoff of … Read more
Hope and Health Symposium To Assist Insulin Dependent Diabetics February 25 Symposium Registration at www.jdrflv.org Children, adults, families and those who care for patients with insulin dependent diabetes will learn about the latest developments in diabetes care during the second annual JDRF’s Hope and Health Symposium on February 25, 2012 at the University of Nevada … Read more
United Way of Southern Nevada’s Volunteer Center Beautifies City Impact Center in Honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Jan. 16 Nonprofit seeks volunteers to assist with clean up, landscaping and mural painting United Way of Southern Nevada’s Volunteer Center encourages Las Vegans to make a difference in the community and commemorate Martin … Read more
Scale the Strat on March 3 & 4, 2012 Extreme Stair Climb Event to take place at Stratosphere Tower Registration Now Open Online at ScaleTheStrat.com 108 Floors. 1,455 steps. One cause: to fight lung disease in Nevada The American Lung Association in Nevada (ALAN), Stratosphere Casino, Hotel & Tower and Anthem Blue Cross and Blue … Read more
EPICUREAN CHARITABLE FOUNDATION SELECTS NEW SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS IN 2012 This January the Epicurean Charitable Foundation of Las Vegas (ECF) will launch its search for the scholarship recipients of its 2012 class. Up to 10 high school seniors interested in pursuing a career in the culinary or hospitality industry will be selected this spring. ECF currently … Read more
Comedy-Magician Mac King to Perform at Benefit Gala in Minnesota to Support RT Autism Awareness Foundation Inc. Joins fellow magician and childhood friend Lance Burton at “Mending Minds: A Magical Gala for Autism” in Rochester, Minn. Harrah’s Las Vegas Headliner and Comedy-Magician Mac King will perform a special benefit show in Rochester, Minn. at … Read more
United Way of Southern Nevada – $1 Million Secret Santa Gift 2,000 Families Hope During The Holidays United Way of Southern Nevada surprised 2,000 Las Vegas families and military reservists with $500 gift cards on Thursday, Dec. 22, after receiving a $1 million donation from a Secret Santa, a thoughtful gaming executive … Read more
Las Vegas based hospitality group, Block16 commemorated the season of giving by donating all of the proceeds from Holsteins and LBS Burger’s limited-edition “Billy Burger” and Pink’s Hot Dogs bestselling “Chili Cheese Dog,” to The Shade Tree. Block16 Hospitality’s corporate executive chef, Anthony Meidenbauer, proudly presented the $4,220 check, the result of a month long … Read more