By Kirk Kern Katie Krikorian has been fostering children through Clark County Family Services for about five years, checking off a goal she had set when she got married and had three biological kids. “I came from a huge family and we were very inclusive,” she said. “So it’s just the kind of family that I wanted to have for myself as well.” So once her three children … [Read more...] about Fostering at-risk children can benefit children, parents
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Drive-thru ‘Curbside Care’ Event Sept. 12
Clark County Commissioner Michael Naft is hosting a “Curbside Care” event open to all residents. Services will include free flu shots, secure shredding, electronics recycling, medication disposal, and personal care giveaways while supplies last. Residents are invited to attend the drive-thru event Saturday, Sept. 12, 10 a.m. to noon at the Windmill Library located at … [Read more...] about Drive-thru ‘Curbside Care’ Event Sept. 12
Wet’n’Wild Las Vegas celebrates ‘heroes,’ including first responders, military and educators
During the next two weekends in September, Wet’n’Wild Las Vegas will celebrate first responders, including members of the military, law enforcement and fire and rescue agencies, as well as Clark County and Nye County teachers and support staff. Wet’n’Wild will honor those who protect and serve Southern Nevada Sept. 13-14 by offering free admission to all active fire, … [Read more...] about Wet’n’Wild Las Vegas celebrates ‘heroes,’ including first responders, military and educators
‘Cultures of Las Vegas: Mexico’ Plays Throughout September
Las Vegas’ vibrant Mexican community gets the spotlight when “Cultures of Las Vegas: Mexico” debuts on Clark County Television (CCTV) Friday, Sept. 4 at 1 p.m. and 11:30 p.m. and plays throughout the month. Guest moderated by Fox 5’s Maria Silva, the show features Irma Varela, who has been recognized by the government of Mexico as a “Distinguished Mexican” for her local … [Read more...] about ‘Cultures of Las Vegas: Mexico’ Plays Throughout September
Clark County, Las Vegas Raiders & Emergency Responders to Honor Those Who We Lost on 9/11
Clark County, local emergency responders and the Las Vegas Raiders will hold a flag-raising ceremony at Allegiant Stadium on Friday, Sept. 11, at 6:30 a.m. to honor the almost 3,000 people killed in the 9/11 attacks in 2001. The event, organized by Clark County Commissioner Michael Naft, whose district includes Allegiant Stadium, will take place in Ford … [Read more...] about Clark County, Las Vegas Raiders & Emergency Responders to Honor Those Who We Lost on 9/11