WHO YurView Las Vegas, Cox Channels 14/1014 WHAT YurView Las Vegas, the exclusive regional cable network operated by Cox Communications, will televise two tape-delayed football matchups involving Southern Nevada high school teams Liberty and Gorman facing off against two Arizona teams. The games will air on YurView Las Vegas, Cox Channels 14/1014 and streamed online at … [Read more...] about Yurview Las Vegas to Broadcast Regional High School Football Matchups Featuring Liberty and Gorman
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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...] about Nevada State Bank Supports Communities in Schools of Nevada
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...] about Free Seminar with Vegas PBS – Widows, Singles and Their Friends, Sept. 20
Southwest Medical Lifestyle Center – East Offers New and Ongoing Events for September
LAS VEGAS – Southwest Medical Lifestyle Centers are places for older adults to laugh, learn and stay healthy. They are a great place to: Try programs to improve your health Take advantage of daily group activities Meet friends, share a cup of coffee, play cards, learn to use a computer or just talk The social club is open to the community. You don’t need to be a … [Read more...] about Southwest Medical Lifestyle Center – East Offers New and Ongoing Events for September
Southwest Medical Lifestyle Center – West Offers New and Ongoing Events for September
LAS VEGAS – Southwest Medical Lifestyle Centers are places for older adults to laugh, learn and stay healthy. They are a great place to: Try programs to improve your health Take advantage of daily group activities Meet friends, share a cup of coffee, play cards, learn to use a computer or just talk The social club is open to the community. You don’t need to be … [Read more...] about Southwest Medical Lifestyle Center – West Offers New and Ongoing Events for September
United Way Awards Major Grants to Advance Grade Level Reading Proficiency in Northern Nevada
RENO – United Way of Northern Nevada and the Sierra (UWNNS) has awarded funding to five programs to continue UWNNS’ focused work in early child development and learning, kindergarten readiness and early literacy, early grade success and strengthening families. This work supports UWNNS’ goal to have 3 out of 4 children reading proficiently at the conclusion of third grade, by … [Read more...] about United Way Awards Major Grants to Advance Grade Level Reading Proficiency in Northern Nevada
Legacy Traditional Schools Opens Henderson Campus
Las Vegas – Legacy Traditional Schools, a network of public, tuition-free charter schools in Nevada and Arizona, commemorated the grand opening of the school’s first Henderson campus at a ribbon-cutting ceremony held August 2. The new campus is located at 325 Inflection St. within the Cadence master-planned community. The campus will officially open its doors on August 9 to … [Read more...] about Legacy Traditional Schools Opens Henderson Campus
REMSA Community Advisory | Back to School Safety
Reno – Summer is ending soon, and children will be returning to school. Before our kids pack their pencils and grab sack lunches, REMSA/Care Flight would like to remind parents and community members of some basic back to school tips and precautions. Before going back to school: Get up to date on vaccinations Ensure your kids are vaccinated before the school year … [Read more...] about REMSA Community Advisory | Back to School Safety
Leadership Reno-Sparks Class of 2018 Launches “3 in 30” Campaign
Group led by Ann Silver, CEO of the Reno + Sparks Chamber of Commerce, taps social media for its community project Reno/Sparks – The Leadership Reno-Sparks Class of 2018 launched its community project called “3 in 30.” Organized by the Reno + Sparks Chamber of Commerce and sponsored by each participant’s employer, Leadership Reno-Sparks aims to identify and develop current … [Read more...] about Leadership Reno-Sparks Class of 2018 Launches “3 in 30” Campaign
Around the State: August 2018
First UNLV Innovation Building Breaks Ground Gardner Company, the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) and the UNLV Research Foundation has begun construction on the first building of the UNLV Harry Reid Research and Technology Park. Part of a 122-acre, master planned campus, this first building will be four-stories and 110,000 square feet. This research, technology and … [Read more...] about Around the State: August 2018
New Superintendent Selected to Lead Legacy Traditional Schools in Nevada
Las Vegas – Legacy Traditional Schools, a network of public, tuition-free charter schools in Nevada and Arizona, announced Candyce Farthing as superintendent of Legacy Traditional Schools in Nevada. Farthing brings over 16 years of K-12 education experience, specifically with charter schools, to her new position where she will lead educational growth and direction for three … [Read more...] about New Superintendent Selected to Lead Legacy Traditional Schools in Nevada
Gardner Company and UNLV Break Ground on First Innovation Building of Harry Reid Research & Technology Park
Construction of the 122-acre master planned campus marks a new era of research and innovation in southern Nevada LAS VEGAS – Gardner Company, UNLV and the UNLV Research Foundation (UNLV RF) kicked off construction for the first innovation building of the UNLV Harry Reid Research & Technology Park (UNLV Tech Park) with an official groundbreaking ceremony. Representatives … [Read more...] about Gardner Company and UNLV Break Ground on First Innovation Building of Harry Reid Research & Technology Park
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...] about USC Northern Nevada-Lake Tahoe Alumni Chapter Hosts 34th Annual SCend Off
Dates for the 11th Annual Cox Back to School Fairs Announced
Who Cox Communications of Las Vegas, Naqvi Injury Law, #CoxBackToSchoolFair What Cox Las Vegas, in partnership with presenting sponsor Naqvi Injury Law, will be conducting its 11th annual Cox Back to School Fairs at four area malls beginning July 21. Now in their 111h consecutive year, the annual Cox Back to School Fairs are the longest running, most visible … [Read more...] about Dates for the 11th Annual Cox Back to School Fairs Announced
Project 150 Set to Award Most Scholarship Money in Nonprofit’s History
LAS VEGAS – Project 150 plans to award more than $87,000 in scholarship money to disadvantaged students at this week’s annual scholarship luncheon event. The scholarship money will be the most awarded in the history of the nonprofit. The money, which was raised by the Project 150 Youth Council, will be given to 40 deserving students served by Project 150. The students will … [Read more...] about Project 150 Set to Award Most Scholarship Money in Nonprofit’s History