Las Vegas (KSNV) — Clark County Commissioner William McCurdy II hosted a ceremony at the Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas sign on Thursday to honor the Girl Scouts of Southern Nevada.
The iconic landmark was illuminated in green to recognize the organization’s commitment to youth leadership and entrepreneurship.
“The Girl Scout Cookie Program represents much more than a fundraiser — it’s a powerful platform for developing the next generation of leaders and entrepreneurs in our community,” said Commissioner William McCurdy II.
“These young women learn invaluable skills in business, finance, and goal-setting that will serve them throughout their lives. We’re proud to light up this iconic sign in recognition of their tremendous impact across Southern Nevada.”
There will be opportunities to see the life-size Girl Scout Cookie Box at the following locations during National Cookie Weekend, February 20–22, 2026:
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The Girl Scouts have a rich history in Clark County, offering programs that build leadership skills and civic responsibility, including the globally recognized Girl Scout Cookie Program, which teaches girls goal-setting, financial literacy, and business management.
LAS VEGAS (FOX5) — Smith’s employees are packing 5,000 meal kits for Clark County students through a partnership with Move for Hunger and Communities in Schools of Southern Nevada.
The event took place on March 10 at Decker Elementary School.
About 270 leaders from across seven states are also participating in building the kits. The donation is valued at approximately $50,000.
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In the past year, Smith’s and its customers provided more than 16 million meals to nonprofit hunger-relief organizations throughout Nevada through donations.
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Updated March 9, 2026 – 8:25 pm
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SECTA defeated Sierra Vista 9-6 in a high school softball game Monday at Sierra Vista.
SECTA (7-3) next plays Foothill at 3:30 p.m. Thursday at Rodeo Park. Sierra Vista (3-1) hosts Desert Oasis at 3 p.m. Thursday.
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