Executive Calendar, Dec. 8, 2014

■ Henderson Chamber of Commerce networking breakfast “Insights Into the Nonprofit Community” featuring Cass Palmer, president and CEO of United Way of Southern Nevada. 7 to 9 a.m., Terrace Banquet Halls, 1361 W. Warm Springs Road. $25 members, $45 nonmembers (with an additional $10 for walk-ins). For more information, call Donna Israelson at 702-565-8951 or email disraelson@hendersonchamber.com.

DEC. 10

■ Air &Waste Management Association luncheon featuring Rory Reid, politician and attorney at Lionel Sawyer &Collins This special holiday luncheon will feature cocktails, hors d’oeuvres and giveaways. 3:30 p.m., Cili Restaurant at Bali Hai Golf Club, 5160 Las Vegas Blvd. South. $25 members, $30 nonmembers. For more information, visit www.nvawma.org.

■ Turnaround Management Association Nevada holiday happy hour mixer and food drive. 5-8 p.m., Suite A-116, Mundo Restaurant, 495 S. Grand Central Parkway. $25 in advance, $30 at the door. Entry fee includes one drink ticket and a chance to win a door prize. Please bring one or more nonperishable food donation items to support the food drive. For more information, call Debra Baez at 702-580-8915 or email info@tmaofnevada.com.

DEC. 11

■ Women’s Chamber of Commerce of Nevada Athena International Awards featuring a featuring a VIP Champagne reception during the silent auction and raffle. The theme for this event is “Bridge of Peace” presented by the Women’s Federation for World Peace. 11:15 a.m. to 2 p.m., Ballrooms 1, 2 and 3, Monte Carlo, 3770 Las Vegas Boulevard South. Single-ticket prices, $75-$150; tables of 10, $835-$1,800. For more information, call 702-733-3955 or visit www.womenschamberofnevada.org.

■ Tech Cocktail Week: December Sessions featuring Internet entrepreneur and Twitch co-founder Justin Kan. 6 to 8 p.m., The Learning Village, 715 Fremont St. Free. For more information, visit www.tech.co.

■ U.S. Green Building Council Nevada Green Gala will recognize green building industry leaders with its annual awards program/ It will also celebrate the induction of the new 2015 board and hold a silent and live auction. 6 to 9 p.m., Nevada State Museum, 309 S. Valley View Blvd. $50 members, $75 nonmembers; tables of 6 (members) $300, tables of 6 (nonmembers) $450. For more information, call 702-952-2468 or visit www.usgbcnv.org.