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AFP Philanthropy Day Celebration

Tuesday, November 14 at 11:30 AM
The Westgate Hotel

Local Leaders in Philanthropy Honored for their Contributions
Once again, the Las Vegas community shows their generous spirit

LAS VEGAS – Las Vegas’ most philanthropic-minded volunteers, community leaders and development professionals will Celebrate and Elevate Philanthropy as the Las Vegas chapter of Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP Las Vegas) honors the winners of the 2017 National Philanthropy Day® Awards, Tuesday, Nov. 14, Grand Ballroom, Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino, 3000 Paradise Road. Individual tickets are $70 and a table of 10 is $600.

According to Association of Fundraising Professionals, National Philanthropy Day® is both an official day and a grassroots movement. Every year, since 1986 when President Ronald Reagan first proclaimed November 15th as National Philanthropy Day®, communities across the globe have celebrated by hosting events to recognize contributions of donors, volunteers, foundations, leaders, corporations, and others engaged in philanthropy.

Winners are selected by the AFP Las Vegas Philanthropy Day awards committee who vetted several hundred nominations for seven categories including Outstanding Philanthropist, Outstanding Youth Philanthropist, Outstanding Corporation, Lifetime Achievement, Outstanding Development Professional, Outstanding Volunteer Fundraiser, and Outstanding Foundation.

“This year it was difficult to select the winners as we had so many outstanding nominations,” said Sylvia Wolf, chair for National Philanthropy Day® Las Vegas. “We’re truly humbled by the impact these winners have made in our community.”

To learn more about sponsorship opportunities or to purchase tickets, please visit www.afplasvegas.org

For more information visit https://afplasvegas.org/events/national-philanthropy-day/

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2017 Season of Lights Soiree

Sunday, December 10 at 5:00 PM
At the home of Michael Tang 19 Hawk Ridge Drive Las Vegas, NV 89135

This annual event honors supporters of the Sharon Sigesmund-Pierce and Stephen Pierce Center for Autism and Developmental Disabilities. The Touro Luminary Award will be presented to Mark Frissora, Jan Jones-Blackhurst, and Caesars Entertainment. Tracy and Robert Eglet and Monica Jackson, Fox 5 News will be presented with the Star of the Center Award. Funds raised will go to support families receiving treatment in the Center.

For more information visit https://give.tun.touro.edu/pages/2017Season

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Las Vegas Love of Israel Brunch

Saturday, November 11 at 11:00 AM
Conference Center of Las Vegas 6590 Bermuda Rd., Las Vegas

Guest Speaker

Bret Stephens

New York Times Op-Ed Columnist

Bret Stephens is an op-ed columnist at The New York Times, the former deputy editorial page editor of The Wall Street Journal, and the former editor-in-chief of The Jerusalem Post. He won the Pulitzer Prize for commentary in 2013 for his foreign-affairs column in the Wall Street Journal, “Global View,” and published his first book, America in Retreat: The New Isolationism and the Coming Global Disorder, in 2014. In 2005, the World Economic Fund named him a Young Global Leader. Mr. Stephens is a regular panelist on the political talk show Journal Editorial Report. He also holds the distinction of having interviewed every Israeli prime minister since Shimon Peres (z”l).
Honorees

Larry Monkarsh

Larry Monkarsh was raised to support Israel. A member of the Las Vegas Board of Directors, Larry served as Board President and has been involved with JNF for 20 years. He is most proud of our work in the city of Be’er Sheva: “JNF literally redeveloped a city and changed the landscape of Israel.” Larry considers himself part of a generation that was born into a world where Israel has been in existence, something we almost take for granted. He cannot imagine a world without Israel, and he says it’s our duty to serve as its caretakers.

Tickets

$54 couvert with a minimum gift of $180 to the 2018 Jewish National Fund Campaign

More Information

For more information, contact Leila Nouri at lnouri@jnf.org or 702.434.6505 x932

For more information visit https://www.jnf.org/events-landing-pages/las-vegas-love-of-israel-brunch-2018

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Cheers to Chocolate

Saturday, November 11 at 7:00 PM
The District at Green Valley Ranch

You Don’t Want to Miss
The Biggest Block Party of the Year
Please join us November 11th in The District at Green Valley Ranch for an evening of fun and fundraising to benefit Easterseals Nevada. The Silent Auction will be filled with staycations, wine, spa experiences, beauty baskets, jewelry, art and much much more. While listening to the sounds of local DJ Jesse, guests will be able to dance the night away.

By the way, if you are looking for thoughtfully curated chocolate gifts and beautifully boxed by hand. It’s a chocolate lover’s dream come true. Shop https://www.lolliandpops.com/collections/chocolates for gourmet chocolates and gift baskets filled with truffles, holiday themed treats and more.

Purchase your tickets today!
We Are Stronger Together

Tickets purchased in Advance
$35 for Individual $65 per couple

Tickets Will Be Available at the Door
$45 for Individual $80 per couple

For more information visit CheerstoChocolate.com

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Jennifer Harman Celebrity Poker Tournament

Saturday, November 11 at 5:00 PM
Planet Hollywood 3667 Las Vegas Blvd South Las Vegas

Join Jennifer Harman and MANY Celebrity Guests in supporting the Nevada SPCA!

Tournament Champion wins $10,000!

2nd place wins $3,000!

3rd place wins $2,000!

4th through 10th (all who make it to the final table) win generous prize packages.

The $200 buy-in is paid directly to Planet Hollywood Poker on the day of the tournament (Nov. 11, 2016).

Amateur and pro players join celebrities, sports stars, media personalities, and other animal lovers to raise vital funds for Nevada SPCA’s animal rescue work. Every skill level welcome!

If you would like to sponsor the tournament or donate a prize or silent auction item, please contact nevadaspca@aol.com

Thank you! Please save the date of November 11 and join us at Planet Hollywood.

For more information visit https://spcapoker17.auction-bid.org/microsite/

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Project Taco Festival

Saturday, November 4 at 12:00 PM
628 W Craig Rd, North Las Vegas

Las Vegas Project Taco festival, now in it’s 2nd year, is a gathering of Sin Cities BEST taquerias served with a side of exotic cars “Cars & Tacos” and music from many local Mariachis and Folkloric Dance groups and a special addition of Selena Experience a MUSICAL Tribute to Selena. And of course, the tacos. 25 of the area’s best taquerias will be competing for the best taco in Las Vegas.

For more information visit http://projecttacofestival.com/

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Sunset Park’d at New Vista

Saturday, November 4 at 12:00 PM
Sunset Park, 2601 East Sunset Rd., Las Vegas

Saturday, November 4th, 2017, New Vista’s fall beer event, Brew’s Best, returns to Sunset Park for the second year!

Celebrating its 10th year, Brew’s Best Beer Festival is the longest running open-air beer festival in Southern Nevada, started in June of 2007.

Enjoy live music and delicious food options from all the food trucks and let’s not forget the various beer samplings selections from breweries both local and across the United States, all while supporting a great cause!

New Vista is a non-profit organization committed to providing the intellectually disabled of all ages with equal opportunities and support so they may experience life to the fullest!

For more information visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/new-vistas-brews-best-beer-fest-at-sunset-park-tickets-37896029043

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Dinner with the Docs

Wednesday, November 8 at 6:30 PM
Viva Mercado’s Mexican Bar and Grill, 9440 West Sahara Avenue #165, Las Vegas

ANCHOR IS TURNING TWO!!!

Please join us in our second anniversary Dinner With The Docs on Wednesday 11/8/2017 at 6:30pm. Our dinner will be held at Viva Mercado’s Mexican Restaurant.

This dinner is open to everyone; however, SEATING IS LIMITED! Please call our office at 702.778.8664 or email: info@your-anchor.com to reserve your reservation 🙂

For more information visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/anchors-second-anniversary-dinner-tickets-38958630312?aff=es2

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An Evening for Entrepreneurs

Thursday, December 7 at 7:00 PM
University of Phoenix – Las Vegas Campus, 3755 Breakthrough Way. Las Vegas

An Evening for Entrepreneurs is an exciting celebration and awards ceremony honoring the work of local business owners and the marketing consultants and agencies that support them from sites as https://the-indexer.com/ that are experts in design and marketing. Designed to provide small business owners, entrepreneurs, and startups in your area with a platform to celebrate the amazing work accomplished in their businesses, this event is a must-attend for anyone at any stage of transforming their dream into business reality, as many companies did, as you can see for example in An Insider’s Look into the Launch of SpotSee. Featuring a powerful keynote address, networking, refreshments, exhibits, and an awards ceremony highlighting the work of 6 small businesses and 6 marketing consultants/agencies this event is packed with value for anyone who attends.

For more information visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/an-evening-for-entrepreneurs-2017-las-vegas-tickets-37986912879?aff=es2

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Desserts in the Desert

Saturday, November 4 at 12:00 PM
Sancho’s Mexican Grill, 2021 W Sunset Rd, Henderson, NV

Desserts in the Desert “A Sweet Way to Give Back” is an event filled with delicious guilty pleasures that will entice the taste buds while giving back to a local charity, Nevada PEP. Join us November 4th at Sancho’s Mexican Grill from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. where the best local restaurants, bakeries, cafes, and local chefs will bring their favorite and superlative delights for you to sample and savor. Each delectable treat will also have a pairing selection with craft beers, wine, and cocktails.

There will be fun activities for ages 9 to 99, live music and performances.

This sweet event will raise funds, bring awareness, and activism towards Nevada PEP.

www.nvpep.org

The Sweet Deal:

-Sweet treats from area bakeries and restaurants
-Decadent desserts from local chefs
-Sweet pairings w/craft beer, wine, & cocktails
-Live Acoustic music and performances
-Life Size games and prizes
-Family Friendly event

For more information visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/desserts-in-the-desert-tickets-37403872991?aff=erellivmlt

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Champagne and Mistletoe

Friday, December 8 at 6:00 PM
Palace Station Hotel & Casino at infiniwin, 2411 West Sahara Avenue, Las Vegas

The air is getting colder, the holidays are near, a time for celebration with those we hold so dear. Seven Hills
Hospital cordially invites you to join us for a festive holiday celebration filled with good food, networking, drinks,
activities, entertainment, music, dancing and merriment!

This event is meant to build on our relationships with our community partners and showcase the hard work and dedication that our staff at Seven Hills Hospital and Harmony Healthcare embodies as we continue with our mission to improve the quality of life for our patients, their family and communities by providing consistently excellent and quality behavioral health and substance abuse services.

All guest must be over 18 years old.

For more information visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/shh-3rd-annual-holiday-event-tickets-39092111558

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