Happening This Week... 

Martin Luther King, Jr., Born January 15, 1929
Martin Luther King, Jr. (January 15, 1929–April 4, 1968) was an American clergyman, activist and prominent leader in the African American civil rights movement. His main legacy was to secure progress on civil rights in the United States, and he has become a human rights icon: King is recognized as a martyr by two Christian churches. A Baptist minister, King became a civil rights activist early in his career. He led the 1955 Montgomery Bus Boycott and helped found the Southern Christian Leadership Conference in 1957, serving as its first president. King’s efforts led to the 1963 March on Washington, where King delivered his “I Have a Dream” speech. There, he raised public consciousness of the civil rights movement and established himself as one of the greatest orators in U.S. history... [read more]

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Community Service Announcement 

United Way of Southern Nevada Celebrates
Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service by
Rejuvenating Two Elementary Schools
on Jan. 16th and 18th

Volunteers roll up their sleeves to renovate,
revitalize and repair community schools
Las Vegas—In the spirit of Martin Luther King Jr. and in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service, United Way’s Volunteer Center is working to beautify two local schools and help increase the quality of the children’s learning experience on Jan. 16th and 18th.

On Sat. Jan. 16, volunteers will lead the charge of revitalizing Lake Elementary School from 9 a.m. to noon by cleaning the playground equipment, clearing weeds and branches throughout campus and other general clean-up projects to create a positive environment for students.

Lake Elementary School is located on 2904 Meteoro Street, Las Vegas, NV 89119.

The second service project will take place on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Mon., Jan. 18 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Lunt Elementary School. Volunteers will help the school by weeding, cleaning the central courtyard and portables as well as painting a mural called the ‘wall of fame recognition’ in a central hallway to recognize outstanding students and their achievements.

Lunt Elementary School is located on 2701 Harris Avenue Las Vegas, NV 89101

For more information about the Volunteer Center’s projects in the community and how to get involved visit volunteercentersn.org.

**All cameras are welcome to attend this event and should RSVP to [email protected].

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This Week's Featured Column:

 

Rocket Fizz Las Vegas

by Nikki Artale
Entertainment Writer

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Nevada Government 

U.S. Senator Harry Reid
Weekly Update
This Week’s Update Contains:
>> Reid Calls For Meeting With Hud Secretary Donovan To Discuss Denial Of Foreclosure Funds For Southern Nevada
>> Reid Statement On The Denial Of Southern Nevada’s Request For Foreclosure Assistance
>> Reid Remarks To Geothermal Energy Association’s Finance Forum
>> Reid Tours Terminal 3 At Mccarran Airport
>> Reid Announces Nearly $6 Million For Renewable Energy Jobs
>> Reid Hails Dedication Of New Silver Rider/Laughlin Transit Facility
[read more]

U.S. Senator John Ensign
Weekly Update
This Week’s Update Contains:
>> We Need To Do Everything We Can To Help
>> Americans Won’t Stand For More Sweetheart Deals In Healthcare Bill
[read more]

U.S. Congresswoman Shelley Berkley
Weekly Update
This Week’s Update Contains:
>> Berkley Supports White House Effort To Recover Tarp Funds To Slash Deficit
>> Berkley Statement On Haiti Earthquake Aftermath And Global Relief Efforts
>> Berkley Announces $475,000 In Funding For I-15 Improvements
>> Berkley Outraged At Latest Round Of Sweetheart Bonuses For Wall Street Fat Cats, Banking Barons
>> Nevada Again Slides In Rankings For Effective Use Of Transportation Stimulus Funds—Now 50th of 51
>> $5.9 Million In Stimulus Funding Awarded To Create New Nevada Solar Manufacturing Jobs
[read more]


U.S. Congresswoman Dina Titus
Weekly Update
This Week’s Update Contains:
>> Titus: Big Wall Street Bonuses Highlight Need for Financial Reform
>> Titus Cosponsors Legislation to Block Congressional Pay Raise on First Day Back in Session
[read more]

City of Henderson, NV
Weekly Update
This Week’s Update Contains:
>> Teens n’ Friends Tree Planting Set for January 30, 2010
[read more]


City of North Las Vegas, NV
Weekly Update
This Week’s Update Contains:
>> 14th Annual North Las Vegas State Of The City
[read more]

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Las Vegas Government

Las Vegas Neighborhood Services
Las Vegas Officials Opens The New Freedom Park January 15, 2010
Las Vegas Mayor Oscar B. Goodman, Mayor Pro Tem Gary Reese and other city of Las Vegas officials celebrated the completion of a $17.5 million makeover of Freedom Park, with a ceremonial opening...
[read more]

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Monthly Astrology / Horoscope

Michele Avanti, CAP EFT-3
January ’10 Astrology / Horoscope
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. Test is the issue or experience which will test your focus. Key is a little gemstone which can help you pass the test if you will use it. Action is the outcome of what you do at this time... [read more]

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Entertainment

Victoria Alexander ¦ Viewpoint on Vegas
January 15, 2010
This Week:
Victoria is on holiday in
Central America & will return
January 29, 2010


Nikki Artale ¦ Vegas Stars Interviews
Rocket Fizz Las Vegas
Yes Virginia, there is a Rocket Fizz Shoppe here in Las Vegas and it will wake up the heart and soul of everyone that is a child at heart. It is a wonderland of candy, pop and old time posters of your favorite movie stars. From the moment you enter the store... [read more]


Jackie Brett ¦ Vegas View
January 15, 2010
>> Barry Manilow Prepares To Open At Paris Las Vegas
>> Jon Stewart Will Headline At The Mirage
>> The Edwards Twins Open A Dinner Show At Hennesssey’s
And much more... [read more]


Chick Hughes ¦ Chick’s Chicks
This Week, Chick With Magician Scarlett And Her Seductive Ladies Of Magic!
Lovely Scarlett & me after her show, which I recommend you see, she is really good and the Seductive dancers in the show are also a delight to watch... [read more]


Dr. Adele “Z.Z.” Zorn ¦ Society News
Nevada Opera Theatre’s Annual Holiday Celebration
The Nevada Opera Theatre Guild held a beautiful Holiday Celebration luncheon at Maggiano’s Little Italy in the Fashion Show Mall on the Strip. The Nevada Opera Theatre is a successful professional opera company... [read more]

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VCO Artist of the Month—January 2010

 

                ANTHONY COOLS

          

Anthony tours the country bringing sold-out rooms to tears from fits of laughter. Anthony’s high energy performances have left more than one person coming back to finish off the whole dinette set.

Anthony Cools has taken the art form of comedic hypnosis and soared into an entertainment dimension untouched by his peers. As others cautiously test the outer limits of adult comedy, Calgary-born Cools has already taken the plunge into an outrageous vat of raw, boiling humor... [read more]

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