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No fee pet adoptions at Animal Foundation

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Adoption fees for cats and dogs over six months old will be waived during August at the Animal Foundation, thanks to the support of NBC and Telemundo. Pets will be spayed or neutered, have their shots, and be microchipped.  You can see the adoptable animals on their web page.  (Sweet August is a two-year-old cat with skin problems who is looking for an angel.)

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Rape Crisis Center in Las Vegas looking for volunteers

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The Rape Crisis Center in Las Vegas uses male and female volunteers, ages 21 and over, to assist sexual assault victims. Volunteers assist the staff of the center by answering crisis calls around the clock, making referrals for victims and others who are seeking assistance, and more.

 

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Canine Companions for Independence looking for volunteers

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Canine Companions for Independence  is a national non-profit organization that enhances the lives of people with disabilities by providing highly-trained assistance dogs and ongoing support.

They are always in need of puppy trainers/surrogate parents.

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C5 volunteers work to save free-roaming cats

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The Community Cat Coalition of Clark County 1s an all-volunteer organization working to save feral and free-roaming cats through a trap, neuter and return program.  C5 can use folks to help with the trapping and returning; caring for cats pre and post op, and co-ordinating with members of the community.

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Breast Center at Sunrise Hospital has classes, support groups

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The Breast Center at Sunrise Hospital in Las Vegas holds several classes and meetings every month.  Included are a breast cancer support group, the young survivor's breast cancer support group, pilates classes for women with breast cancer, yoga classes (including pre-natal), and more.

 

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Burlesque Hall of Fame has classes

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It’s a museum by day and a School of Striptease at night! The Burlesque Hall of Fame’s School of Striptease offers classes for the hobbyist, the novice, and established performers of all kinds. Learn about the art of the striptease from the industry’s top performers of today and yesteryear.

 

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Narcotics Anonymous has Southern Nevada meetings

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The non-profit Narcotics Anonymous is a twelve-step program offering help for people trying to end a drug addiction, modeled on Alcoholics Anonymous. There are several meetings every day in Southern Nevada, most of them in Las Vegas.

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Homeward Bound Cat Adoptions has cats, can use volunteers

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Homeward Bound Cat Adoptions is a Las Vegas based non-profit devoted to finding homes for cats. They have cats to adopt on some weekends at area Petcos and PetSmarts and a cage-free adoption facility. They can always use volunteers, especially folks to be foster parents for kittens and cats.

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Nevada Southern Railroad Museum has train rides

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The Nevada Southern Railway Museum in Boulder City offers train rides in old Pullman coaches every Saturday and Sunday (with modern air conditioning during the summer). Trips go to the Railroad Pass Casino and back, taking about 35 minutes.

 

 

 

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Jewish Genealogy Society meets on third Sunday

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The Jewish Genealogy Society meets on the third Sunday of the month at the Sahara West Library, starting at 1:30. They usually have a program devoted to some aspect of genealogy. Non-members are welcome to attend.

The library is at 9600 West Sahara Avenue. Their number is 507-3630.

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CASA looking for volunteers to help kids

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The Court Appointed Special Advocate  Program in Las Vegas is looking for volunteers to work as advocates for children in the foster care system. Volunteers are appointed by judges to advocate in court and other settings on behalf of children who have been abused or neglected,  Volunteer orientation is held the third Wednesday of every month from 6:00 to 7:30 pm.

 

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Rebuilding Together Southern Nevada helps with home repairs

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The nonprofit Rebuilding Together Southern Nevada provides home repair, accessibility modifications and energy conservation services for low-income homeowners, particularly seniors, people living with disabilities, veterans and families, individuals and multigenerational families.

 

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Paralympic Sports Club Las Vegas (ages 5 through adult)

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Paralympic Sports Club Las Vegas, in conjunction with the Clark County School District, is a program designed for children and adults with physical disabilities. It offers sports training and competitions throughout Southern Nevada.  Their mission is to maximize the potential of people with physical disabilities through sports. Hosted by the City of Las Vegas.

 

 

 

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Southern Nevada Rock Art Association meets

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The Southern Nevada Rock Art Association meets on the fourth Monday of every month, starting at 6:30 p.m., in the REI store in Boca Park. Admission is free and anyone interested in rock art is invited to attend.  There's usually a program on rock art and/or archeology, most often local or regional.

 

 

 

 

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Keep Memory Alive at Lou Ruvo Center has lunchtime talks

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Keep Memory Alive at the Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health in Las Vegas hosts "Lunch & Learn" talks most Wednesdays from noon to 1:00.  Most often they cover topics of interest to those serving as caregivers to people with dementia.

 

 

 

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Foster care information sessions

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It’s amazing what a life-changing moment it can be when you choose to open your heart to a child in need of a temporary home!  There are approximately 3,000 children in the care of the Clark County Department of Family Services, ranging from toddlers to teenagers. Some are in foster homes and others need foster homes. Find out how you can help at a foster care info session.

 

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Nevada PEP helps children with disabilities

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Nevada P.E.P is non-profit group whose mission is to assist families with disabled children. The agency provides information, training, referral assistance and more. The disability categories they assist with include learning, emotional, autism and vision and hearing loss. 

 

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Science Cafe Las Vegas

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Science Cafe Las Vegas meets on the first Wednesday of each month for an in-depth discussion of a particular topic led by a local scientist, with audience participation an important part of that discussion. All ages welcome.

 

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Hosts needed for international exchange students

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ICES is looking for families in Southern Nevada to host high school students (ages 15-17) from other countries for the upcoming school year. Students must be provided with their own bed and a place to study, plus two meals each day. They have spending money and insurance.

 

 

 

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Want to sing?

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Desert Spring United Methodist Church, in Summerlin, is looking for new voices from the community to join its choir, which performs traditional hymns and anthems and works by classical music composers at Sunday church services. Rehearsals are once a week. You need not be a member of the church to join. For more information, contact Carolyn Wood at: Carolyn@desertspringchurch.com.

 

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