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Ek Mis Jou My Liefling
By Sharon Chayra Las Vegas Informer There is a scene late in the screen adaption of Jane Austen’s “Pride and Prejudice” where the haughty Mr. Darcy intently strides across a dewy morning field to see the woman who has bewitched his very soul, Miss Elizabeth Bennett. Set in early 19th century England, the story features [...]
Downtown Las Vegas \ Fremont Street \ Golden Gate Casino
Jessica Roadhouse Named Golden Gate Hotel & Casino’s 2012 Miss Santa’s Helper
On Dec. 22, Jessica Roadhouse received an early Christmas gift when she won Golden Gate’s 2012 Miss Santa’s Helper contest and a cash prize of $5,000. Dressed in their sexiest Santa’s helper attire, female contestants from all around Sin City acquired holiday tokens from judges using their charm, wit and beauty. Throughout the night, each judge awarded tokens to the [...]
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The Twelve Days of Informer Christmas
by Debbie Hall, contributing writer Las Vegas Informer On the twelfth day of Christmas, my true love gave to me… 12 Informer reporters reporting 11 Informer photogs photographing 10 Informer copy editors editing 9 Informer graphic artists creating 8 Informer broadcasters broadcasting 7 Informer televisions playing 6 Informer radios blasting 5 Golden Informer offices 4 [...]
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Three Square Food Bank Hosts Mobile Food Pantry for Students at Edwards Elementary School
As the result of a generous gift by an anonymous donor, Three Square Food Bank brought holiday cheer to Edwards Elementary School students and distributed pre-packed shelf stable bags of food and pallets of produce (totaling 12,000 lbs.) to more than 400 students via a mobile food pantry on Dec. 18. “It was so rewarding [...]
The Las Vegas Hospitality Association
Students at Manuel J. Cortez Elementary School Receive Bags of Cheer
The Las Vegas Hospitality Association fourth annual “Fill A Bag With Cheer” operation this year was expanded to include a holiday carnival for the entire student body of 690 students while 300 students grades Pre-K through fifth grade, (93 more children than the previous year), received a bag filled with shoes, sweat suits or warm [...]
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Great Santa Run Wins “World Santa Challenge” Title Again
By Debbie Hall, Contributing Writer Las Vegas Informer In support of Opportunity Village, 9,712 Santas flooded the streets of Town Square, Las Vegas to win the “World Santa Challenge” title for the second year in a row at the eighth annual Las Vegas Great Santa Run. “We are thrilled by this year’s turnout, as this [...]
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Glittering Lights at Las Vegas Motor Speedway Celebrates with a Photo Contest presented by Golden Nugget Las Vegas
Glittering Lights, the holiday drive-through spectacular, is celebrating the holiday season with a photo contest presented by Golden Nugget Las Vegas. Submit photos of the displays, family reactions to Glittering Lights or photo collages for a chance to win a two-night stay at the Golden Nugget located in Downtown Las Vegas and two tickets to [...]
20th Annual “Shop with a Cop”
By Alptamise Hailey-Hinds Contributing Writer Thanks to the North Las Vegas Police Department teaming up with Target and several local organizations children with ongoing medical challenges and special needs received a personalized shopping spree with their very own community server at NLVPD’s annual ‘Shop with a Cop’ event. “We were so lucky to get such [...]
Terry Fator decks the halls with “A Very Terry Christmas”
By Joe Buda Las Vegas Informer Terry Fator brings his ventriloquism, comedy and impressions to his annual holiday show, “A Very Terry Christmas.” The show takes us on a journey of discovering the true meaning of Christmas through the eyes of Winston, the Impersonating Turtle. The plot behind the show is simple, yet effective. Winston [...]
Las Vegas Persian Christmas 2012
By Vanessa McConnell Las Vegas Informer It’s that time of the year for Persian Christmas with a variety of Iranian Concerts from Dec. 21 through Dec. 24 in Las Vegas. 13th Annual 702 Parties present Two Parties in One Night at 1OAK Nightclub inside the Mirage featuring a surprise artist and as well as a party at [...]
