Miracle Mile Shops Collects Fountain Donation for CCC
As part of its Caring, Giving, Changing community campaign, Miracle Mile Shops at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino collected donations in its fountain throughout May for Community Counseling Center of Southern Nevada, a local nonprofit that provides affordable treatment and support for individuals suffering from mental illness, substance abuse, HIV/AIDS and Hepatitis C.
NGRA hosts 17th BigHorn Rodeo 2014
The Nevada Gay Rodeo Association, a fully sanctioned all-volunteer, non-profit social organization presented its annual BigHorn Rodeo 2014 at Horseman’s Park May 9 and 10. Proceeds were raised to support the Sin Sity Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence’s AIDS Drug Assistance program and Opportunity Village. It was a windy weekend but that did not stop Country-Western fans from turning out to catch cowboys and girls from across the United States and Canada compete for prizes and points to qualify for the World Gay Rodeo Finals to be held in Fort Worth, Texas in October.
Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino to host 28th Ribbon of Life
Raising thousands of dollars for Golden Rainbow every year, “Ribbon of Life” has become one of the largest HIV/AIDS fund raisers in Nevada. This original production unlike any other in Las Vegas, features custom production numbers from the best singers, dancers and performers from premiere shows on the Las Vegas Strip. Showcasing new acts and talent, each year’s “Ribbon of Life” audience is always surprised, thrilled and inspired by performances that are exclusive to the event.
Since its inception in 1987, Golden Rainbow has been committed to providing housing and direct financial assistance to Southern Nevadans living with HIV/ AIDS. With the support of the community, Golden Rainbow has assisted over 500 men, women, and children in 2013 and provided thousands of nights of shelter, utility and medical assistance. Meeting this need on a continual basis can only be done with the support of the community.
This year’s production is themed “Under the Big Top” and will be full of exhilarating circus-inspired acts. The spectacular will take place on Sunday, June 22 at The Penn & Teller Theater at Rio All- Suite Hotel & Casino. Tickets for this one-of-a-kind fund raiser are priced at $200 / $175 / $100 / $75 / $45 and can be purchased at The Rio Box office at 702.777.7777 or by visiting www.riolasvegas.com.
“HELP2O”
HELP of Southern Nevada teams up with Las Vegas area Whole Foods Market locations for “HELP2O” bottled water campaign. Protecting homeless residents from the dangers associated with the summer heat, Southern Nevadans can donate bottled water by visiting Whole Food Market Tenaya (7250 W. Lake Mead Blvd.), Town Square (6689 Las Vegas Blvd.), Henderson (100 S. Green Valley Parkway) and Fort Apache (8855 W. Charleston Blvd.).
All four locations will serve as collection points for HELP of Southern Nevada. Bottled water donations can be purchased in-store and donated or purchased elsewhere and dropped off. The water will be collected on a regular basis and distributed to area homeless.
Additionally, those looking to make a monetary donation will be able to do so by tossing their change into branded HELP of Southern Nevada change jars at all four of Whole Foods Markets’ Las Vegas area locations or by submitting a donation through the non-profit’s website at www. helpsonv.org.
Arthur Murray Dance Studios in Las Vegas to Host “Dancing Under The Stars”
Benefiting Nevada Childhood Cancer Foundation programs and services, the Arthur Murray Dance Studios in Las Vegas presents “Dancing Under The Stars” at Town Square June 7. Tickets are $150 each and include dinner and dancing. Call Arthur Murray Dance Studios for info. and tickets at 702.876.3131 or 702.798.4552.
The Center Hosts 2014 LGBTQ Youth Prom
The Center’s 2014 LGBTQ Youth Prom, themed “Battle of the Fictions!” was a huge success! Able to wear costumes from science fiction, fantasy and historical fiction as well as formal wear, 363 youth between the ages of 13 and 24 danced and partied, enjoyed great food, took professional photos and voted for a fabulous prom court to rule the evening! The entire Center was transformed into three unique party spaces, each one representing an aspect of the prom’s battle theme. The Center’s large event hall represented sci-fi, complete with a Stargate portal and Dr. Who’s Tardis time machine, the youth drop-in center became a fantasy forest and cuddle corner castle with a goblin cave for pictures, and the library featured a historical walk-through of LGBTQ characters and actors in fiction from the past fifty years. DJs, costume contests, raffle prizes and youth performances filled in the evening to create the perfect prom experience. The Center’s Youth Prom brings in hundreds of LGBTQ and allied youth annually, and is one of The Center’s largest events. Designed as a safer, alternative prom for all young people, the event is substance-free as well as free of charge. Social media outreach, a television appearance on ABC’s KTNV and partnerships with organizations like UNLV Spectrum broadened the reach and appeal of the event to the entire Las Vegas Valley.“Battle of the Fictions!” was made possible through the generous support of The Imperial Royal Sovereign Court of the Desert Empire, Inc., Half Dental, photographer Cyntha Hall, caring chaperons and contributions made to The Center’s QVolution Youth Programs during Nevada’s Big Give.
Sustainable Style: Fashion and Photography Showcased at Springs Preserve
The Sustainable Style: Fashion and Photography exhibit exclusively at the Springs Preserve, organized in association with Fashion for a Cause, features fashions created by local designers utilizing sustainable or environmentally friendly materials. The exhibit also includes photos of each piece, shot with models on location at the Springs. The exhibit’s sustainable theme is a nod to the Springs Preserve’s mission to teach and encourage sustainability.