Arbor Day is a nationally celebrated observance that encourages tree
planting and care. Nevada’s State Arbor Dayis the last Friday of April, and Nevada’s
State trees are the Singleleaf Pinon and Bristlecone
Pine.
Las
Vegas' longest-running civic tradition is in
full glory for 2009! Check out event details
and find out how you can join in the fun. We
are honored that this year's Helldorado Days
will benefit the Elks USA Scholarship Fund. For
generations, southern Nevadans have joined in
Helldorado Days with parades and events that
highlight our city's western heritage! The
event is proudly hosted by the Las Vegas Elks.
We are glad you're here with us, find out more
about this year's celebration and check back
often for news and updates! Thursday, May 14
Locals KICK OFF night 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Barrel Racing, Bull Riding, Mutton Bustin’,
Dress the Calf and lots of fun events. Located
inside the Downtown Rodeo Arena Las Vegas
Boulevard, between Mesquite and Stewart Avenue.
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Governor Jim
Gibbons continues working with the Federal Government to obtain
and utilize the maximum amount of Stimulus Package dollars
possible. “With our high unemployment and our deep economic
crisis, I am working to get the dollars we have been promised
injected into our State’s economy as soon as possible.”.....
Senator Harry Reid
Weekly Update
Nevada
Senator Harry Reid today announced $13.5 million of economic
recovery funding for the design and construction of a new office
building in Boulder City to house Lower Colorado Region water
operations center staff and other employees......
Democratic Party
Week in Review
Last week the Nevada Senate unanimously
approved Senate Majority Leader Steven Horsford’s Green Jobs
Initiative, which will create job-training collaborations
throughout Nevada to train workers and put them to work
using federal stimulus money......
John Daly
Ending Congressional Corruption
with NASCAR
There’s a good op-ed in the Washington Times about
ending the corruption and money-grubbing tendencies of
our elected officials. It involves NASCAR. And although
it’s a little far-fetched, let’s look at anything..........
Sergeant Deborah Galan
Back in KABUL Afghanistan
I decided to reenlist in an element of
the Army Reserves which allows me the flexibility to
request and future assignments. I have decided to put my
recent experience in Afghanistan to use.....
The
North Las Vegas Police Department with the City’s
Municipal Court and City Attorney’s Office will hold the
annual Senior Crime Prevention Awareness Day from 8 a.m.
to noon on Wednesday, April 29, at The Club inside the
Cannery Casino, 2121 E. Craig Road.....
How to
Use This Column: As you read your sun and moon sign, you will note each section
is broken into Focus, Test, Key & Action. Focus defines what you will find
yourself focused on during this time....
Criss Angel
has got to go. That's the decision, I am convinced, that Cirque
du Soleil and MGM Mirage partner will reach this week after the
illusionist's latest brand-damaging stunt........
Shortly
before 9 tonight, prolific songwriter and genius superstar entertainer
Sir Elton John will sing “Goodbye Yellow Brick Road” for the last time
at his Colosseum residence in Caesars Palace. It’s a prophetic set of
lyrics.......
Playing to sold-out audiences each night at The Mirage
confirms my desire to push forward in all I can to entertain my fans and
acquire new ones........
I haven’t seen “Crank:
High Voltage” yet, but a promoter friend of ours, Peter
Gallo/Carolina Entertainment Group sent us a review he came across. It
seems there is a scene where all these low-riders have their radios
blast out “Tears On My Pillow”. That is amazing........
The Dreaded Phone Call
I received a phone call from my son
Scott, who was clearly shaken up. He got into an
accident right outside our development and his car was
totaled.......
There are many Blacks that are prominent
in assorted venues,
The most powerful politician in the world is Black. The
head of the Republican National Committee is Black......
Las
Vegas Film Festival was an opportunity for the public to
view great films at low cost and to participate in an
audience question-and-answer session with actors and
film industry notables John Saxon, Barry Pepper and
Michael Worth…....
Cadillac Ranch is a new 12,000-square-foot All American Bar &
Grill located on the South Strip in Town Square across from Rave Motion
Pictures, on the second floor, adjacent to Blue Martini and above the Yard
House, which are also national chain eateries.....
Celebrity
Chef Connection
Morton’s The Steakhouse celebrate
National Prime Rib Day
Somebody (who knows who) selected certain days to
celebrate anything and everything. For example, April 24
is National Penguin Day (who knew?) Well, April 27 is
National Prime Rib Day and what better place to enjoy
prime rib than Morton’s The Steakhouse.........
New Horizon Academy’s Art Show and
Auction, Las Vegas’ longest running art auction event,
has been renamed the Barry Becker, Jr. Art Show and
Auction in honor of Becker, a former student and
prominent Las Vegan who died unexpectedly last year at
the age of 36.....
Jeff Starr
Peepshow
Peepshow, the new
production extravaganza at Planet
Hollywood starring Mel B. and Kelly
Monaco is a feast for those who
appreciate singing, dancing and good old
fashioned mostly naked girls...
Michael Politz
Week in Review
The Las Vegas Black Image
Magazine, which will feature monthly
insightful and entertaining highlights of
African-Americans celebrities and residents in the Las
Vegas Nevada area........
Cindy Fox
Nevada Ballet Theatre Announces
Its 2009-2010 Season Nevada
Ballet Theatre is pleased to announce its 2009-2010
season set to include two Las Vegas premieres, Coco
and Jungle choreographed by Artistic Director
James Canfield as well as a revival of George
Balanchine’s Rubies.........
Clair Zeto
Elite Speed Networking Luncheon This
is how to make good things happen fast! Held at the
prestigious Four Seasons Hotel Las Vegas, these
luncheons provide an exclusive opportunity to meet other
high-level professionals and make numerous strategic
introductions while utilizing your valuable time
effectively.......
Tom Axtell
Recession Rx Part 2
This Recession Rx episode provides economic tips for small business
owners, offers insight into finding affordable health insurance for
children and talks to a bank that is letting homeowners get face-to-face
help with their loans....
Cjay Judd President
Obama Says Reaching Out to Enemies Strengthens U.S.
Defending his brand of world politics, President Barack
Obama said Monday that he “strengthens our hand” by reaching out to
enemies of the United States and making sure that the nation is a
leader, not a lecturer, of democracy.......
June Beland
7th Year Anniversary Celebration
Women's Chamber will celebrate seven year Anniversary
May, 8, 2009 to commence the first stand alone Women's
State chamber in Nevada History.
.........
Opportunitini Rocks as Opportunity Village
Opportunity Village, is teaming with Hard Rock Cafe Las
Vegas to create the city’s largest gin-based martini, The
Opportunitini. The event is Tuesday, April 28, at 6 p.m. in front
of Hard Rock Cafe Las Vegas, located at 4475 Paradise Road....
Las Vegas Kabbalah Centre
Weekly Insight On a
daily basis, you must be in constant contact with your
mission, that job in this world that only you can do.
And yet at the same time you must appreciate the fact
that there is a universe in which you don't exist — not
for your families, not for your friends, not for your
mission.....
In honor of women and the celebration of Mother’s in May,
Nevada Cancer Institute is offering reduced-cost $50 screening
mammograms to Nevada women over the age of 40 from May 18 – 22......
Finally, I broke
the ice and landed in the money. Only 31st out of almost 500, but it was a
payday. Now to go further, last longer, and make a real hunk of hundreds......
When
starting out in a tournament, what should your strategy be?
I have seen a couple of suggestions in print, which I will
loosely categorize as "wait and see" and "come out firing."
Let's look at each.....
Margaritas For Nevada Ballet Theatre!
Enjoy the finest Margarita’s on the West side at
a special Margarita tasting at Agave Restaurant
that will support Nevada Ballet Theatre, the
state’s largest professional ballet company.
Sample Agave’s award winning margaritas,
tequilas, and enjoy live entertainment all while
supporting the arts! Saturday, May 2, 4 pm - 7
pm. 10820 W. Charleston, Las Vegas. $35 prepay /
$40 at the door. To RSVP, call 702.243.2623.
25th Anniversary of Ash Meadows
Saturday, May 2nd
Breathtaking
Ash Meadows National Wildlife Refuge, located
about 90 minutes outside of Las Vegas, is a
desert oasis with spring-fed wetlands that have
been witness to a lot of history and are home to
unique plants and wildlife. This year Ash
Meadows is celebrating its 25th anniversary of
restoration of the fish, wildlife, and plant
resources and their habitats, many of which are
found nowhere else in the world! Help them
celebrate by joining in activities for the whole
family, meet the other local organizations who
help them work towards their mission, and meet
Puddles, the Blue Goose mascot of the National
Wildlife Refuge System.
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