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United Way of Southern Nevada holding 16th annual Women United Suit Drive

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1 year ago

October 17, 2023

United Way of Southern Nevada holding 16th annual Women United Suit Drive

LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — United Way of Southern Nevada is once again to help women suit up for success.

The non-profit organization is hosting its 16th annual Women United Suit Drive. That’s scheduled to run from Oct. 16 through Nov. 3.

“In each passing year, we’ve not only collected suits but also woven threads of empowerment and confident into the lives of countless women, proving that small acts of kindness can create a ripple of positive change,” said Christal Allen-Harrahill, Women United Executive Chair.

Donors can drop off gently used business suits, dresses, hospital scrubs, shoes and accessories to various locations across the valley, which you can see listed below.

United Way of Southern Nevada
5830 West Flamingo Road
Hours: Monday-Thursday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Friday from 8 a.m. to 1 0.m.
Drive-thru drop off available on Nov. 2 and Nov. 3
Inspired Closets
6445 West Sunset Road, Suite #160
Hours: Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Centennial Hills Library
6711 North Buffalo Drive
Hours: Monday-Thursday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Friday-Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Sahara West Library
9600 West Sahara Avenue
Hours: Monday-Thursday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Friday-Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Sunrise Library
5400 Harris Avenue
Hours: Monday-Thursday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m, Friday-Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Clark County Library
1401 East Flamingo Road
Hours: Monday-Thursday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Friday-Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Spring Valley Library
4820 South Jones Boulevard
Hours: Monday-Thursday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Friday-Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Windmill Library
7060 West Windmill Lane
Hours: Monday-Thursday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Friday-Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
West Las Vegas Library
951 West Lake Mead Boulevard
Hours: Monday-Thursday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Friday-Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Volunteers can also meet to sort suits and meet the Women United members at the Sip & Sort event, which is scheduled on Nov. 1 from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. or during drive-thru collection days on Nov. 2 and Nov. 3 at United Way of Southern Nevada, which is located at 5830 West Flamingo Road.
On Nov. 9, guests are also invited to attend the Women United Suit Drive Luncheon at Via Brasil Steakhouse and hear from female leaders in the community including Latoya Holma, Chief Development Officer for The Public Education Foundation, Kat Klehm, Executive Director of the Lincoln Dynamic Foundation, Cindy Trussel, the CEO of Lighthouse Charities, and Janet Quintero, the Vice President of External Affairs for UWSN.

Tickets start at $75 and can be purchased here.

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Chabad of Southern Nevada to host Grand Menorah lighting in Downtown Las Vegas

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December 26, 2024

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Chabad of Southern Nevada to host Grand Menorah lighting in Downtown Las Vegas

LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — On Thursday, the Chabad of Southern Nevada will host the Grand Menorah lighting at Fremont Street at The Fremont Street Experience at 4 p.m.

Mayor-elect Shelly Berkley and other local officials will be in attendance.

There will be music, latkes and free dreidels for the kids.

The 20-foot menorah is erected and maintained throughout Chanukah from Dec. 25 and culminates on Jan 2.

For more information, you can click here.

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Driver’s close call near Emerald Bay highlights danger on icy Sierra Nevada roads

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December 25, 2024

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Driver’s close call near Emerald Bay highlights danger on icy Sierra Nevada roads

Christmas Day weather forecast for Northern California – Dec. 25, 2024

02:55

TRUCKEE — With another weather system just about done with Northern California, roads in the Northern California high country are open but still potentially treacherous on Christmas Day.

As of noon, there are no restrictions on both Interstate 80 and Highway 50 in the Sierra Nevada.

The same can’t be said for the smaller highways, however.

On Highway 89, Caltrans says chains or snow tires are required from Truckee to the Sierra/Plumas County line, and from Truckee to around 11 miles north of Truckee.

Highlighting how dangerous the conditions could be, on Christmas morning California Highway Patrol posted about a driver who nearly went completely off the side of the road near Emerald Bay. The vehicle had to be towed out.

Slow Down!
Christmas Day is ICY here in the Lake Tahoe Basin. Take it slow and enjoy the beautiful surroundings carefully. #emeraldbay #seatbeltssavelives #wintervibes #visitlaketahoe #VisitLakeTahoe #KnowBeforeYouGo #knowbeforeyougo pic.twitter.com/Uuygsj2nTf
— CHP South Lake Tahoe (@CHPSouthLake) December 25, 2024

Further south, along Highway 88, Caltrans says chains are also still required on all vehicles from 6.5 miles east of Peddler Hill in Amador County to about 5 miles west of Picketts Junction in Alpine County.

Another impactful weather system is expected to arrive by Thursday in Northern California

Cecilio Padilla

Cecilio Padilla is a digital producer for CBS Sacramento and a Sacramento-area native who has been covering Northern California for more than a decade.

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LETTER: Let’s consider how much growth Southern Nevada can accomodate

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December 25, 2024

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LETTER: Let’s consider how much growth Southern Nevada can accomodate

Neither of the authors of “Homesteading 2.0” (Dec. 15 Review-Journal) lives in Nevada. Yet, they believe they are qualified to advocate for increased development of our public lands.

To date, much new development has focused on luxury housing and green energy projects, rather than the need for affordable housing. While the authors acknowledge our successful conservation efforts, they fail to mention that current residents are being heavily regulated by the water authority, facing penalties, and pressured to reduce water usage. Lawns are being replaced with desert landscaping, and ongoing development to accommodate growth is contributing to the urban heat island effect. This growth has led to more congested roadways, wildlife encroaching into urban areas due to habitat loss and reduced access to recreational spaces that residents once enjoyed.

One of the defining features of Las Vegas was the open space surrounding the valley, which has long been a unique advantage of living in the Southwest. We must carefully consider how much growth we are willing to support moving forward.

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