Neighborhood News
The Human Rights Campaign, the nations largest lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender civil rights organization, will welcome Academy Award-winning actress and activist Marlee Matlin as the featured speaker at the sixth annual Las Vegas Gala Dinner, set or 6 p.m. Saturday at Aria resort-casino, 3730 Las Vegas Blvd. South.
This years event theme, Be Part of Equality, underscores the determination and commitment by Nevada community members to achieve the goal of equality for all.
Ticket prices range from $250 to $275. HRC Federal Club members can purchase tickets for $150 to $175. All attendees are eligible to receive 35 percent off select Cirque du Soleil tickets the weekend of the gala.
Gala tickets can be purchased at lasvegas.hrc.org.
Health and wellness event
planned for Saturday
Guest speakers, informational booths and activities for kids are planned during a community health and wellness event set for 2 to 5 p.m. Saturday at the SGI Las Vegas Community Center, 2725 W. Charleston Blvd.
Participants can stroll through booths featuring noninvasive testing and information on various diseases and services. A healthy activity corner is planned for children .
Speakers are scheduled to address topics such as sleep apnea, stress reduction, disability insurance, acupuncture, sports nutrition and mental coping.
SGI Las Vegas is a Buddhist center affiliated with SGI-USA. The event is being sponsored by the SGI-USA Golden Stage Group. For more information, call 258-6489 or visit sgi-usa-lasvegas.org.
Walk to bolster bid to stamp out Huntingtons disease
Join in the fight against Huntingtons disease, a rare neurodegenerative affliction, with the Team Hope Walk Program, planned for 10 a.m. May 14 at Town Square Las Vegas, 6605 Las Vegas Blvd. South.
Entertainment and raffles are set for 11 a.m. Registration is scheduled for 8 a.m.
Team Hope is a nationwide initiative of the Huntingtons Disease Society of America to raise funds to improve the lives of people affected by Huntingtons disease and their families.
For more information, visit tinyurl.com/3o7z5hx or contact Suzey Van Ness at 949-542-3907 or svanness@walkforhd.org.
