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Continue reading →: Clark County’s Heritage in Motion team works to save Howard Hughes’ historic Green HouseA tranquil, unassuming 1950s bungalow sits in the lap of Las Vegas TV station KLAS, home of Channel 8 News Now. Speculation and myth surround Howard Hughes’ Green House, with historians divided over whether the aviator ever actually lived there. Now, the nonprofit Clark County Museum Guild is raising funds…
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Continue reading →: Serving up second chances at Pickleball for PawsA recent fundraising event hosted by Hearts Alive Village paired a love of animals with a love for pickleball. Across three courts at Henderson’s Chicken N Pickle, players participated in social and competitive matches, with proceeds going towards the nonprofit’s animal rescue services. “We hope everyone has a lot of…
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Continue reading →: Cats steal the show at the Hearts Alive Village cat cafe in Las VegasWith more than half a million people living inside the Las Vegas city limit, places to truly relax can be few and far between. Away from the casinos, the shopping centers and attractions, the Hearts Alive Village cat cafe gives visitors and cats in need a home a chance to…
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Continue reading →: Nevada’s Springs Preserve goes prehistoric with the Dino SafariEyes blink, tails swish, hands move, and children watch as the past briefly comes to life in front of them. Equal parts science and theater, the exhibit allows the ever popular dinosaur to share a space with a species that never even walked the earth at the same time. However,…
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Continue reading →: Beyond the neon, roses and more thrive in the botanical gardens at the Springs PreserveOwned and operated by the non-profit Las Vegas Valley Water District, the Springs Preserve is a 100-acre attraction in Las Vegas, NV. An unexpected natural escape from the sweltering heat of the Mojave, the Springs Preserve is known as “the birthplace of Las Vegas” and includes museums, trails, gardens and…
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Continue reading →: FEAT families get together for a day of food and pickleball at Henderson’s Chicken N PickleServices for autism steeply decline into adulthood, with barriers to service needs making it challenging for individuals to find opportunities to participate in social outings. Nonprofits, such as Families for Effective Treatment of Autism, serve to fill service gaps for autistic teens and adults. FEAT hosts Spectrum Connects, social gatherings…
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Continue reading →: The Smith Center Provides Sensory Inclusive Programming to Las Vegas CommunityThe Smith Center for Performing Arts, located in downtown Las Vegas, is known for their line-up of Broadway, live music, multi-cultural programming, and more. As a nonprofit venue, serving the community is at the heart of their mission, and their education center works to provide additional resources for teachers and…
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Continue reading →: Autism support in Las Vegas: Inside FEAT with Jennifer StrobelJennifer Strobel is the executive director of FEAT, Families for Effective Autism Treatment, a nonprofit serving the autistic community and their families in Southern Nevada. After her daughter was diagnosed at 4 with autism, Strobel started out with FEAT by attending their monthly support groups. Now serving as executive director,…
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Continue reading →: Hearts Alive Village provides growing support to Las Vegas animalsThe staff of Hearts Alive Village, a local Las Vegas nonprofit, manages increased intake as they continue to expand their resources for Las Vegas animals in need. In the first three months of this year, Clark County animal protection officers have impounded almost 2,000 animals, and the forecast expects the…
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Continue reading →: Self-advocacy plays a critical role amid federal restructuring and cuts to disability careAutistic Americans find ourselves navigating an increasingly confusing environment when it comes to diagnosis and ongoing care. Despite Medicaid funding cuts from the H.R.1. or “Big Beautiful Bill,” the current administration has publicly announced ‘tackling autism’ and has recently made a variety of unsubstantiated claims regarding causes and treatments of autism spectrum…
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