July 23, 1:00 PM, 2011 - June 30, 2012, 1:30 PM @ Barrick Museum - UNLV
Every Saturday from 1 to 1:30pm in the center gallery. FREE. Our own storytime narrator, Courtney, provides entertainment and FUN for the kiddos through literature.
July 31, 1:00 PM, 2011 - June 30, 2012, 3:00 PM @ Barrick Museum
Every Sunday from 1 to 3pm in the gallery’s theater. Come and enjoy a movie at the Barrick! All films are family oriented and admission is absolutely FREE
January 17, 10:00 AM - December 31, 12:00 PM @ Solari Hospice Care Administration Building
For people facing the loss of a loved one, whether the loss is recent or many years ago, To help individuals find healthy ways to heal and cope, bereavement professionals at Solari Hospice Care want to remind the community that they offer two free weekly ongoing Grief Support Groups on Tuesdays, from 5 to 7 p.m., and on Fridays, from 10 a.m. to noon. The group meet in the Solari Hospice Care Administrative Building, located at 5550 S. Jones Blvd. All members of the public are invited to attend. To register for one of the Grief Support Groups or for more information, please call Kris Kopoew, bereavement counselor, Solari Hospice Care, at 702-870-0000.
April 16, 12:00 PM - May 25, 5:00 PM @ Opening Reception at the Judy Bailey Theater Exhibition at the Artemus Ham Concert Hall
The UNLV College of Fine Arts, Marjorie Barrick Museum, and Nevada Watercolor Society presents work from the Western Federation of Watercolor Societies to be displayed April 16th- May 25th, 2012 in the Artemus Ham Concert Hall on UNLV's campus. The Opening Reception will be held April 13th from 5-6pm in the Judy Bailey Theater. The Artemus Ham Hall is open to the public weekdays from 12pm-5pm. For more information, contact the Barrick Museum at 702 895-3381 or visit our website at barrickmuseum.unlv.edu.
April 24, 3:48 PM - June 11, 2:00 PM @ Stallion Mountain Golf Club
8AM shotgun start
May 16, 4:30 PM - 7:00 PM @ Edward A. Greer Center, Board Room
Wednesday, May 16, 2012 5:00 p.m. Clark County School District, Special Board Meeting, Adoption of Final Budget Edward A. Greer Center, Board Room 2832 E. Flamingo Road Las Vegas, Nevada 89121 For more information please call 799-1072
May 16, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM @ Greenspun Hall Auditorium
Filmed and directed by Danfung Dennis, Hell and Back Again seamlessly transitions from stunning war reportage to an intimate, visceral portrait of one man’s personal struggle back home. The film will be followed by a panel and audience discussion. Attendance is free, but registration required at VegasPBS.org/cinema. This film is for mature audiences only and veteran support information will be provided.
May 18, 5:00 PM - May 20, 5:00 PM @ Mt. Charleston Lodge
Losing a loved one is never easy. Camp Solari is a weekend-long bereavement camp for children (ages 6-18) and their families. The camp's mission is to teach children healthy ways to work through their grief, meet others who have experienced similar losses, and continue life as positively as possible while honoring the memories of their lost loved ones. The next Camp Solari will be held May 18-20 at Mt. Charleston Lodge. The camp is sponsored by the non-profit Solari Hospice Foundation in partnership with Las Vegas-based Clear View Counseling. All weekend activities - lodging, meals and materials - are free to camp participants. Deadline for applications is March 30. For more information, call 702-870-0000 or visit www.solarihospice.com (click on Camp Solari link). "Children who lose close family members during the formative years of their life often have a tough time working through their grief," says Candis Armour, R.N., executive director, Solari Hospice Care. "Camp Solari provide
May 19, 6:00 AM - 10:00 AM @ 2323 Potosi Street
Lace up your running shoes and come run with Ronald McDonald at the 8th annual Runnin' for the House 5k Run and 1 mile walk, beginning and ending at the Ronald McDonald House. Afterwards we'll have a free Family Festival with pancake breakfast, music, interactive kids’ activities, and the Ronald McDonald House will be open for tours! At Ronald McDonald House Charities of Greater Las Vegas, we believe that when a child is ill, nothing is more important than keeping families strong by keeping them together. Your participation in Runnin' for the House will help us do just that! Registration: Register Before April 22nd and save $5! Fees: Child (12 & under): $20 | Adult: $25 | Senior: $20 | Team of 10 or more: $20pp Day of registration: $40 Registration includes race entry, event t-shirt, runners bib, timing chip (competitive categories only), warm up by Ronald McDonald®, Awards 3 deep in each age division, Pancake Breakfast, Family Expo, tour of Ronald McDonald House, and
May 19, 7:30 AM - 11:30 AM @ Lorenzi Park
Registration Cutoff: 05/17/2012
May 19, 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM @ Acacia Park
May 19, Why Don’t Things Grow Here? - In this class Master Gardeners who are certified by Nevada Cooperative Extension will explore with you the most common reasons for plant failure here in the desert southwest.
May 20, 4:00 PM @ Hyde Lounge at Bellagio
Coaches vs. Cancer returns to Las Vegas for the fifth consecutive year May 20. Bringing the nation's top basketball coaches, current and former players, celebrities and fans to the city in support of the local American Cancer Society. Events kick off Sunday, May 20 at the "Party with a Purpose" benefit at the exciting Hyde Lounge at Bellagio Las Vegas starting at 4:00 p.m. Guests will enjoy a uniquely Las Vegas experience at the party, complete with delicious cocktails and food provided by MGM Resorts International's top chefs, famed personalities, and entertainment complete with showgirls and a soon to be announced celebrity comedian! Adding to the excitement luxurious donated items will be up for bid in a silent auction. VIP tables $2500. Individual tickets $100. All the money raised will go to Coaches vs. Cancer, a collaborative initiative of the American Cancer Society and the National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) to make a difference in the fight against cancer.
May 22, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM @ Vegas PBS
Vegas PBS and The Animal Foundation will co-sponsor “Myths about Trusts and How to Protect Your Assets”, a planned giving seminar, on Tuesday, May 22 from 1-3 p.m. at Vegas PBS, 3050 E. Flamingo Road. Presenters will be Shannon Evans of Evans & Associates and Mark Dreschler of Premier Trust. Catered lunch will be served. Please RSVP to Kelly McCarthy, Director of Individual Gifts, at 799-1010, ext. 5319 or via e-mail at kmccarthy@VegasPBS.org.
May 23, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM @ • CVS Store #4495: 5545 Camino Al Norte North Las Vegas, NV 89031 • CVS Store #5942: 7285 S. Durango Drive Las Vegas, NV 89113 • CVS Store #8795: 2662 W. Horizon Ridge Pkwy Henderson, NV 89052
Easter Seals Nevada is partnering with CVS to offer free developmental screenings for parents and caregivers of young children in select CVS locations across the Las Vegas Valley with the Ages & Stages Questionnaires (ASQ)®. The ASQ by Brookes Publishing is the first trusted free online assessment offered for developmental delay screening. On average, 4 out of 5 children in Nevada are not properly screened for developmental delays. With the help of this tool, parents and caregivers can easily track their children’s development through age 5 and make sure they are hitting necessary milestones. An Easter Seals Nevada developmental specialist will be on-site to assist with screenings and to offer advice for parents of young children with suspected developmental delays. For more information about Make the First Five Count or to access the ASQ, visit www.MakeTheFirstFiveCount.org.
May 24, 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM @ Edward A. Greer Center, Board Room
Thursday, May 24, 2012 4:00 p.m. Clark County School District, Regular Board Meeting Edward A. Greer Center, Board Room 2832 E. Flamingo Road Las Vegas, Nevada 89121 For more information please call 799-1072
May 26, 7:30 AM - 10:00 AM @ Southern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery
The Southern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery Support Group cordially invites you to attend a Memorial Day activity.The public is invited to attend and participate in placement of flags on the 29,000 plus grave sites.
May 26, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM @ Nevada State Museum, Las Vegas at the Springs Preserve
The Rainbow Company Youth Theatre presents the musical "Uncovering Nevada's Past," a story of hidden treasures and untold stories. Witness the discovery of our state's most famous archaeological sites, and see what clues they revealed about Nevada's earliest inhabitants.
May 28, 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM @ 6200 S. Eastern Ave
Davis Funeral Home and Memorial Park, located at 6200 S. Eastern Avenue, will hold a Memorial Day Program to honor and remember Veterans and loved ones at 10:00am on Monday May 28. Highlights will include the “Pledge of Allegiance” led by VFW Post 3848 of Henderson. Nellis AFB Honor Guard will present the colors and conduct the 21 Gun Salute. Patriotic songs will be led by “Till Morning Comes Quartet”. Also during the event a messages will be given by Nevada Veterans Associations. A Family Barbque will be held after the event. Davis Funeral Home & Memorial Park cordially invites all to attend. If you need any further information, please call (702) 736-6200.
May 28, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM @ Southern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery
The Memorial Day Ceremony will be hosted by the Military Order of Purple Heart, Chapters 711 and 730. A musical melody will be performed by the Nevada Opera Theater Chorus and the Myron Heaton Chorale. Join the 1,200 expected guests with our congressional and senate delegation and state legislative officials in honoring the men and women who died in different conflicts to stop injustices and secure the freedoms we cherish today.
May 29, 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM @ The Smith Center 361 Symphony Park Avenue Las Vegas, NV 89106
The Las Vegas Contemporary Dance Theater Celebrates five years of excellence with a one night performance at the prestigious Smith Center for the Arts