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Gay Rodeo Association Celebrating 20th Anniversary

Submitted by Adam Candee, 8 News NOW
Thursday, May 10th, 2012, 10:52am

Events begin with a kickoff party.

The Nevada Gay Rodeo Association celebrates its 20th anniversary this year when it presents BigHorn Rodeo at Horseman's Park, 5800 E. Flamingo Road.

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Baby Shower Planned for Military Moms

Submitted by Mitch Truswell on Tuesday, April 17th, 10:53 am
Baby Shower Planned for Military Moms

It's one thing to be in the military and constantly moving around the country. It's something quite different to be pregnant while your spouse is overseas and you're left living in a community far away from family and friends.

That is how Operation Showers of Appreciation got started. It's a way to support those military families who need a good friend to throw them a baby shower when they need it most. 

Again this year Operation Showers of Appreciation, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, will be assisting more than 100 military moms with all the things they need as a new parent, or soon-to-be parent.

"To have the opportunity to support and lift up these mothers is just fantastic. It helps ensure moms have what they need and reassures deployed dads that their loved ones are cared for so they can focus on their mission," said Kimberly Felshaw, President of Operation Showers of Appreciation.

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Grant Funding Forum Friday Morning at County Library

Submitted by Adam Candee, 8 News NOW
Thursday, April 12th, 2012, 12:38pm
Grant Funding Forum Friday Morning at County Library

 

Non-profit sustainability and grant funding will be the topics of focus at a Friday morning forum co-sponsored by 8 News Now.

The office of Nevada Senator Harry Reid will host a discussion forum including experts and federal funding representatives from government agencies including U.S. Departments of Commerce, Education, Energy, Transportation and more will be available throughout the program to discuss best practices for applying for federal grants.

Moonridge Group, The Lincy Institute, Clark County Library, and KLAS-TV Channel 8 News Now Community Pride Program are official partners of the event.

The forum takes place at the Clark County Library, 1401 East Flamingo Road, from 7:30 a.m. until noon. 

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LSCLV Soccer Tournament Helps Open New Center

Submitted by Esmeralda Chapa on Saturday, March 31st, 9:40 pm
Ilse Perez

Longevity Sports Center celebrated its grand opening over the weekend with an all-age indoor soccer tournament.

The brand new, state-of-the-art indoor soccer facility, with more than 18,000 square feet, also caters to rugby, lacrosse, and tennis. Construction is still in progress and other amenities will include locker rooms, showers, a cafe, a TV lounge, and free physical therapy for members.

It's located near McCarran...

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UNLVino Gets Better with Age

Submitted by Adam Candee, 8 News NOW
Thursday, March 22nd, 2012, 11:43am
UNLVino Gets Better with Age

The annual multi-day wine festival raises significant money for the university.

The first UNLVino, in 1974, brought a crowd of wine-lovers to the Southern Wine & Spirits of Nevada warehouse on Wynn Road.

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KISS Monster Mini Golf Comes to Las Vegas

Submitted by Stephen Jackson
Thursday, March 15th, 2012, 5:46pm
Stephen Jackson

KISS By Monster Mini Golf is the first of its kind mini golf course. It includes an indoor glow-in-the-dark 18-hole miniature golf course, an arcade, a KISS gift shop, the Hotter Than Hell Wedding Chapel, a private VIP Room, and the "Rock 'n Roll All Nite" Café. The golf course opened to the public on Thursday and is located on Paradise Road, just south of the Hard Rock Hotel.

 
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Town Hall for Valley's Hispanics Will Contribute to National Agenda

Submitted by Adam Candee, 8 News NOW
Friday, February 24th, 2012, 10:41am

The speaker would like Hispanics to rise up on their own behalf.

Chances are pretty good you’ve never heard of Glenn Llopis. He’s a cheerleader sort of guy, and he’s coming to Las Vegas to rally the valley’s Hispanic residents. Not for President Barack Obama, and not for any of the Republican presidential candidates. Not on behalf of any politicians, actually.

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