On Saturday, May 17, Madame Tussauds Las Vegas will welcome 100 very special guests: 100 children for a fun-filled day at the attraction.Merlin’s Magic Wand, the charity of Madame Tussauds’ parent company, Merlin Entertainments, is working with Communities in Schools of Nevada, specifically elementary students from Elaine Wynn Elementary, to make the big day a reality.
The children are being welcomed to celebrate the opening of Merlin Entertainment’s 100th attraction, SEA LIFE Charlotte-Concord, which
opened in February. Each of Merlin’s 100 global attractions is
welcoming 100 children through Merlin’s Magic Wand, with a goal of
10,000 deserving children receiving a memorable visit to the
attractions around the world.
Throughout the year, Merlin’s Magic Wand allows schools, hospitals and
charitable organizations and families to give their seriously ill,
disabled or disadvantaged children the chance to experience Merlin
Entertainments attractions worldwide for free. Qualified organizations
and individuals interested in receiving complimentary admission to any
of Merlin Entertainments’ 100 attractions around the globe can go to
www.MerlinsMagicWand.org and apply.
“From Madame Tussauds Las Vegas to even LEGOLAND California in
Carlsbad, Calif., Merlin’s Magic Wand makes it possible for all
disadvantaged children to have a once-in-a-lifetime experience at our
attractions at no cost to them or their families,” says Cole Kouvaris,
marketing manager, Madame Tussauds Las Vegas.
On May 17, the children will arrive at approximately 11 a.m. Upon
arrival, they will receive a special welcome from a Merlin
Entertainments executive and will have a souvenir photo taken with
their preferred wax figure. Next, they will be invited to explore
Madame Tussauds all-new attraction, including the Marvel Super Heroes
4D Experience. The event will conclude with lunch with each child
receiving personalized Madame Tussauds gift bags. The children were
asked prior to the event about their favorite characters and also
specific needs such as clothing, school supplies and items for summer.
The children will depart the attraction by 2 p.m.
CIS of Nevada is the local affiliate of the nation’s largest dropout
prevention program. It supports at-risk children and their families
throughout Nevada with wraparound services including everything from
tutoring and mental health services to food, clothing and dental care.
Madame Tussauds is open 365 days of the year and opens at 10 a.m. For
more information, call (702) 862-7800 or go to
www.MadameTussauds.com/
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LVBNM 7th Annual The Power of Women & Business Expo
LVBNM will present its 7th Annual “Power of Women & Business” mixer
expo, Tuesday, May 6, 2014 at the Suncoast Hotel & Casino Grand
Ballroom from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. with over 50 business exhibits,
door prizes and our Chefs Corners – chefs serving up tasty samples to
all attendees.
We invited all Clark County gentlemen to come and support the business
women of Las Vegas! The first 200 attendees will receive with their
take home attendees bag, product samples from Sam’s Club. Plus
$5,000.00 in raffle drawing give- away prizes from our expo
exhibitors!
This year LVBNM will honor four business women, who all have excelled
in growing their business.
Also at the expo this month will be LVBNM BusinessBuilder Workshop
Series with guest speaker Jerrie E. Merritt, Senior Vice President and
Community Development Manager for Bank of Nevada. Topic of
conversation “Emotional Spending — The Real Key to Controlling Your
Money.”
LVBNM, Mega Mixer Expo is designed to reach all of Clark County and is
a monthly event program. There is no pre-registration requirement to
attend. This event is open to the public. Free admission tickets can
be picked up at Storage West Self Storage (eastern location) and the
Suncoast Hotel & Casino Catering Department.
Visit our web site: www.pjproductionlive.com/
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‘Pay It Forward’ with United Way of Southern Nevada, May 7-14United Way of Southern Nevada is gearing up to launch its inaugural
Pay It Forward campaign during the week of May 7 through May 14.
Pay It Forward gives the public an opportunity to shop and dine at
their favorite restaurants and retailers, while raising money to help
southern Nevada families. This year a total of 10 retailers and
restaurants will Pay It Forward with United Way, by donating a portion
of their proceeds back to the organization during this week.
“Many of us have paid it forward by buying someone’s coffee, groceries
or gas,” said Cass Palmer, United Way of Southern Nevada’s President
and CEO. “This opportunity engages all southern Nevadans in a
collective effort to
Pay it Forward to touch our entire community by providing education,
financial and health care resources to families.”
Through Pay It Forward participants will contribute to a variety of
programs designed to provide southern Nevadan families the resources
needed to build a brighter future through the building blocks of a
better life: education, financial stability, and health.
This year the list of retailers and restaurants includes:
Artifact @ Town Square — 6587 Las Vegas Bvd. South, Las Vegas, NV 89119
Core Studios — 6115 S. Fort Apache Rd, #104, Las Vegas, NV 89052
Gritz Café — 1911 Stella Lake Street, Las Vegas, NV 89106
Michele C Quinn Fine Art, LLC — 620 South 7th Street, Las Vegas, NV 89101
Pinto Ranch Fine Western Wear @ Fashion Show Mall — 3200 Las Vegas
Blvd, 1st floor, Las Vegas, NV 89109
Pizza Rock — 201 N. Third Street, Las Vegas, NV 89101
Sambalatte @ Boca Park — 750 S. Rampart Blvd, #9, Las Vegas, NV 89145
Sambalatte — 6555 S. Jones Blvd, #100, Las Vegas, NV 89118
Stitched @ The Cosmopolitan Las Vegas — 3708 S. Las Vegas Blvd, Las
Vegas, NV 89109
Tasti D-lite @ Meadows Mall (— 4300 Meadows Lane, Las Vegas, NV 89107
Tasti D-lite @ Town Square — 6587 Las Vegas Blvd. South, Las Vegas, NV 89119
Tropical Smoothie — 7580 S. Las Vegas Blvd, Ste. 100, Las Vegas, NV 89123
For an updated list of participating vendors visit www.uwsn.org/payitforward
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Seeing Hoover Dam can be a Boatload of Fun
Considered one of the top 10 construction achievements of the 20thcentury, Hoover Dam is a must-see for anyone traveling to or from Las
Vegas. While spectacular, the more than 1 million visitors that see it
annually typically only see it from one perspective, the top. However
another, more relaxing, option is by paddlewheeler on Lake Mead.
Talk about a southern Nevada tourist’s smorgasbord of fun… The
Desert Princess Paddlewheel Tour Boat that plies the waters of Lake
Mead offers a wide-array of choices for seeing Hoover Dam outside the
typical tour or bus stop.
No doubt, the menu of tours available on the stately cousin of a
Mississippi river boat has one — maybe two –cruises that will satisfy
every tourist’s hopes for a memorable water-borne exploration of the
lake’s scenic grandeur, including Hoover Dam. And they all are all
less than an hour’s drive from Las Vegas.
Here’s a sampling of Desert Princess’ offerings:
Sight-seeing cruise — A 90-minute, narrated sight-seeing cruise
through the lake’s breathtaking Boulder Basin into Black Canyon to
view the magnificent Hoover Dam; $26 p/p, $13 children 2-11.
Sunset dinner cruise — A two-hour Lake Mead sunset dinner cruise that
includes a three-course meal (beef, chicken, fish or vegetarian
entries) and full-service bar service; $61.50 p/p, $25 child 2-11.
Sunday brunch cruise — A 90-minute Sunday champagne brunch cruise
offering a full buffet-style brunch, mid-morning breezes, Hoover Dam
and the camera-straining views of Boulder Basin; $45 p/p, $19.50 child
2-11.
Special events cruise — By chartering the Desert Princess, your
special group — corporate outing, family reunion, holiday or private
party — really gets the special treatment. You can customize your
event to match your needs, including full dining and bar options.
Wedding cruse — A unique, spectacular and memorable setting for that
special day, can accommodate up to 200 and includes wedding cake and
champagne toast. Smaller wedding parties can reserve a Top Deck
package within the regular cruise schedule.
Cruising Lake Mead is a great alternative for seeing Hoover Dam.
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