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Las Vegas’ first Jewish child shares adventures in new memoir

A rebellious, energetic streak led Bobbie Kane all over the world, to life in Hawaii Born in 1932 as the first known native Jewish child in Las Vegas, Roberta “Bobbie”…

Former Nev. attorney general offers 1 million free book downloads

George Chanos provides free copies of “Millennial Samurai” during quarantine LAS VEGAS – Former Nevada Attorney General George Chanos is giving away 1 million free downloads of his newest book,…

Henderson Chamber Of Commerce Foundation presents HopeLink of Southern Nevada with donation

The Henderson Chamber of Commerce recently presented a check to HopeLink of Southern Nevada for $4,529, part of the proceeds from its fourth annual Henderson Chamber of Commerce Foundation Golf…

Sheet metal apprentices help dreams come true for nonprofit

Just like with many community service projects, this one began with a phone call. Larry Collette, a retired pipefitter, called the business office at Sheet Metal Workers Local 80 in Detroit to…

Third annual golf tournament tees off Nov. 6

Event to benefit Henderson Chamber Foundation, 22 Warriors Foundation HENDERSON, Nev. – The Henderson Chamber of Commerce Foundation and the 22 Warriors Foundation will host the third annual Chipping in…

Leadership Henderson helps blind/visually impaired youth through Biddin’ for Bottles donation

Funds were raised with a silent auction, live auction, wine sponsorships, basket bids, ticket sales HENDERSON, Nev. – Local blind and visually impaired students will receive a boost in free…

Jamba Juice donates more than $13,300 to St. Baldrick’s Foundation

Area Jamba Juice franchisee raised funds for childhood cancer by selling cause bracelets at 23 locations in Southern Nevada, Southern California HENDERSON, Nev. – Sometimes all it takes is a…

Students win when Henderson Chamber tournament golfers ‘Swing for Success’

Business, community leaders to support Nevada State College in 26th annual event HENDERSON, Nev. – The Henderson Chamber of Commerce will present the 26th annual “Swing for Success” Golf Classic…

Henderson Chamber Community Days to benefit Project Gentlemen

Gently worn, quality business, formal attire to be collected for charity Feb. 1-28 HENDERSON, Nev. – The Henderson Chamber of Commerce Foundation will collect 1,000 suits, sports coats, bow ties…

Leadership Henderson announces 2017 class

Local leaders to receive more than 30 hours of training, partner with local organization to give back to community HENDERSON, Nev. – Leadership Henderson recently announced its class of 2017,…

Henderson Chamber Foundation to host 501(c)(3) Expo and Networking Mixer

Thirty nonprofit organizations, businesses to network in name of charity HENDERSON, Nev. – The Henderson Chamber of Commerce will host its inaugural 501(c)(3) Expo and Networking Mixer, featuring 30 of…

Kids with cancer to have some fun with small party Sept. 20

Candlelighters, Galleria at Sunset, Build-A-Bear team together to Shine Gold as part of Galleria at Sunset’s 20th anniversary As part of its ongoing 20th anniversary celebration and as a participant…

Galleria at Sunset holds school supply drive to replace those lost in fire, donates $1,000 in supplies

Peoples Autism Foundation held school supplies drive Sunday, loses all in fire Thursday The Galleria at Sunset, 1300 West Sunset Road, will host a school supply drive now through Saturday, Aug.…

Henderson nonprofit resale store returns proceeds to community, celebrates opening of store No. 2 with ribbon cutting

Henderson Chamber of Commerce Foundation to host event for Lootique The Henderson Chamber of Commerce Foundation and Lootique, a new high-quality resale boutique that returns proceeds to the community, are…

Leadership Henderson Class of 2016 creates Free Little Libraries, hosts ribbon cutting July 19

Currently, there are three Free Little Libraries in Henderson The Henderson Chamber of Commerce’s Leadership Henderson Class of 2016, together with the Henderson Libraries Foundation and Inspirada, will host a…

Corporate social responsibility is good for business, chamber says

Henderson Chamber of Commerce offers numerous ways to give back HENDERSON, Nev. – Studies have shown that giving back to the community isn’t just the right thing to do; it’s…

Dec. 16 Henderson Chamber mixer to benefit Toys for Tots

Holiday event to collect new toys for U.S. Marine Corps Reserve charity HENDERSON, Nev. – The Henderson Chamber of Commerce will host a mixer featuring its Leadership Henderson program and…

Inaugural golf tournament tees off for veterans, community Oct. 26

Event to benefit Henderson Chamber Foundation, Veterans Treatment Court HENDERSON, Nev. – The Henderson Chamber of Commerce Foundation and the Veterans Treatment Court of Henderson will host the inaugural Chipping…

Outgoing Henderson Chamber chairman to be roasted June 12

Event to benefit Chamber & Dave Rice Foundation’s fight against autism HENDERSON, Nev. – D.J. Allen, the outgoing chairman of the board of the Henderson Chamber of Commerce, will be…

Local donors make fifth $25,000 donation to Henderson Libraries

Ellis family has long history of philanthropy, donated $125,000 in four years HENDERSON, Nev. – Robert “Bobby” and Sandy Ellis have a storied reputation for philanthropy throughout Henderson, and it…

Friends of Henderson Libraries donates $39,000 to district

Funds are proceeds from 2014 Library Tree Lane gala HENDERSON, Nev. – The Friends of Henderson Libraries donated $39,000 – the amount raised during the 2014 Library Tree Lane gala…

Henderson Chamber helps make holiday wishes a reality

Sponsorship of surprises for young girl example of Community Day events HENDERSON, Nev. – Every year the Henderson Chamber of Commerce hosts Community Days, where the membership works to give…

Community to fill city’s largest limo with toys, clothing for kids

Limo to be at Galleria at Sunset as part of Salvation Army’s Angel Tree program As part of the Salvation Army’s annual Christmas Angel Tree Program, the Salvation Army, 24-7…

Leadership Henderson mixer to benefit Toys for Tots Program

Holiday event to collect new toys for U.S. Marine Corps Reserve charity Dec. 18 HENDERSON, Nev. – Leadership Henderson and the Henderson Chamber of Commerce will host a mixer to…

Friends of Henderson Libraries to host Library Tree Lane Dec. 5

Eleventh annual gala to raise funds for books, materials for tots to teens HENDERSON, Nev. – The Friends of Henderson Libraries will host the 11th annual Library Tree Lane Gala…

Pahrump-based Divas on a Dime seeks crowd-funding for TV show

If funded, Kickstarter campaign to benefit Three Square, more PAHRUMP, Nev. – For the past five years, Pahrump-based Divas on a Dime has shown divas of all ages and locations…

Friends of Henderson Libraries donates $136,000 to libraries

Henderson Libraries to use donated funds to purchase library materials HENDERSON, Nev. – The Friends of Henderson Libraries, a non-profit fundraising organization, presented Henderson Libraries with a check for $136,000…

Henderson Chamber donates $4,975 to Nevada State College

Proceeds of 23rd Annual Swing for Success Golf Tournament presented to college HENDERSON, Nev. – The Henderson Chamber of Commerce recently presented Nevada State College with a check for $4,975…

Henderson Libraries to offer variety of back-to-school programs

Programs to include clothing swap, immunization clinic and more HENDERSON, Nev. – With summer already halfway through, the beginning of the school year is closer than parents and kids might…

Nevada Broadcasters honor the late Jim Rogers at annual gala Aug. 9

NBA has established a scholarship in the name of Jim and Beverly Rogers LAS VEGAS – The Nevada Broadcasters Association will dedicate its 19th Annual Hall of Fame Scholarship Gala…