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With the theme “Where the Future of Giving is Going,” this year’s summit will bring together 500 changemakers in Las Vegas and Reno. Attendees will explore best practices in giving and leverage the collective wisdom of their peers to drive impactful social innovation to help shape the future of their giving.

A forum for grant makers, the Philanthropy Leaders Summit is open to corporate funders, family foundations, individual philanthropists and community leaders interested in immersing themselves in dynamic discussions and hearing invaluable insights about emerging trends in giving.

This year’s summit aims to inspire attendees to elevate their philanthropic efforts for future generations, unlocking the potential to create lasting, positive change in communities across Nevada and beyond.

Also in Reno at the Nevada Museum of Art.

For those unfamiliar with who he is, Harry Fagel is a longtime fixture in the poetry and spoken word community, as well as a former cop. His poetry, no matter the topic, has a noticeable heartbeat to it — he doesn’t punch down, and he’s not snide or acerbic towards his subjects. But he also manages to find a way to overlap his many worlds, in a way that comments on the human condition.

Join Fagel and eight fellow poets to celebrate the release of his newest book, Bellowing at the Volcano, at the Double Down — yes, that Double Down, because that’s how Harry rolls. Live music provided by local Punk band, The Minges. If this doesn’t strike you as your standard poetry event, well, that’s the point.

As Las Vegas summers get hotter and hotter, Clark County invites locals to a series of presentations to discuss and teach about climate change/sustainability topics. The final one, on September 29, is called "Electrifying Our Cars."

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Libros & Chisme (formerly the Latinx Book Club) meets every other month. It's your chance to discuss brilliant books from Latin American authors — with the conversation guaranteed to be better than your usual chisme. All start at 6 p.m.

Whether you’re a fast reader or never quite finish a book, this club welcomes everyone with an interest in Latin American literature. Juntos en la misma página, sin fronteras! Hosted by Kim Treviño from BMI.

October 3: Our Share of Night: A Novel by Mariana Enriquez

December 12: The Consequences: Stories by Manuel Muñoz

February 13: The Man Who Could Move Clouds: A Memoir by Ingrid Rojas Contreras

April 10: Say Hello to My Little Friend by Jennine Capó Crucet

The 3rd annual Las Vegas Down Syndrome Conference is coming to town! Supported by the Thomas Nelson Abdella, MD, Foundation and UNLV, this full-day event promises a day of cutting-edge research presentations, expert insights, and meaningful connections to the Down syndrome community. Bright minds from those such as Dr. Brian Skotko, Dr. Thessa Hilgenkamp, and Terri Couwehnhoven will even be attending to share their insights. The conference will offer a comprehensive program tailored to medical professionals, educators, social workers, families, and individuals with Down syndrome, and aims to bridge the gap between the latest research and practical, everyday care.