2,000 pounds of clothing sought
City National Bank branches throughout the Las Vegas Valley are collecting clothing for the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southern Nevada. The banks have set a goal of one ton of clothing.
All nine branches and the regional office Summerlin have collection bins on display.
About 1,000 children and their families in Southern Nevada are served by Big Brothers Big Sisters, and the clothing drive is being held in time for back to school.
The mission of Big Brothers Big Sisters is to help children reach their potential though professionally supported, one-on-one mentoring relationships. For more information call 952-4407 or 952-4415.
Chamber names member of the year
The Henderson Chamber of Commerce named Scott Muelrath 2008 Outstanding Member of the Year.
Muelrath, general manager of the Galleria at Sunset mall, was part of a conference in Washington, D.C., in 2007 to discuss issues important to Henderson businesses with the country's leaders and decision makers.
Under Muelrath's leadership, the Galleria has partnered with the Henderson Police Department to open the state's first Community Relations Office in a retail setting. The police program has proven so successful it has now become a model for others like it across the nation. For more information about the Henderson Chamber of Commerce, call 565-8951.
Community blood drive planned
United Blood Services will host a community blood drive from 7 a.m. to noon Aug. 27 at Tronox, 8000 W. Lake Mead Parkway.
For more information, call 228-8400 or e-mail [email protected].
Fibromyalgia group to hold luncheon
The Fibromyalgia Friends Support Group of Nevada will hold its monthly luncheon at 1 p.m. Sept. 11 at the Fiesta Henderson buffet, 777 W. Lake Mead Parkway.
It will also hold a night meeting at 6:30 p.m. Sept. 18 at Barbara Greenspun WomensCare Center, 100 N. Green Valley Parkway, Henderson.
For more information, call 897-9326.
Macy's to hold Shop for a Cause Day
Macy's Shop for a Cause Day to benefit SAFE House will be Sept. 20 at all Macy's stores, including the Galleria at Sunset.
SAFE House, which provides shelter and services to abused women, will sell $5 passes that will enable shoppers to receive 20 percent of off regular, sale and clearance items and will give shoppers the chance to receive thousands of dollars in prizes. All proceeds from the passes benefit SAFE House.
For more information, call 451-4203 or visit www.safehousenv.org.
Concert planned to help the homeless
"Listen to My Heart: The Songs of David Friedman," a benefit concert for Family Promise of Las Vegas, begins at 2 p.m. Sept. 6 at Community Lutheran Church, 3270 E. Tropicana Ave. Family Promise provides assistance to homeless families.
Henderson resident Bruce Ewing is producing the concert and Henderson residents Lisa Fairweather and Jack Gaughan will perform.
Admisssion is $30, all of which benefits Family Promise of Las Vegas.
For more information, call 245-0992.
M Resort to launch advertising blimp
M Resort is taking to the air to advertise its location with the M Lightship — a blimp with a electronic light sign.
The twin-engine A-170LS video lightship will broadcast live television and streaming video, Web sites and static images on a 70-by-30-foot screen, a company statement said.
In September, the M Lightship will be visible to thousands of residents and Las Vegas' visitors.
New lot open at airport
Travelers headed to McCarran International Airport should be aware of a new parking setup.
A new remote parking lot opened Aug. 25 just east of the McCarran Rent-A-Car Center off of Gilespie Street between Warm Springs Road and Interstate 215.
The airport's economy lot on Flight Path Avenue just east of Paradise Road will be closing permanently at 3 a.m. on Sept. 2 to make room for the construction of the third terminal.
Vehicles that enter before that deadline can remain parked in the lot through 3 a.m. on Sept. 15, at which time airport staff will relocate any remaining vehicles to other parking lots.
A new economy parking lot will open in time for this year's Thanksgiving travel rush. The 5,100-space lot will be on the west side of Paradise, just south of Tropicana Avenue.
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