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National Rescue Group Co-Hosts Adoption Event Thursday

Submitted by Adam Candee, 8 News NOW

Thursday, May 2nd, 2013, 12:39pm

National Rescue Group Co-Hosts Adoption Event Thursday

Nearly three dozen dogs will be available for adoption as part of the "Tour For Life" that stops in Las Vegas on Thursday.

North Shore Animal League America is hosting an adoption event from 2-8 p.m. at Walmart, 3615 S. Rainbow, to show support for Adopt A Rescue Pet for its efforts in saving and rehabilitating dogs while striving to build and open the 5-acre, no-kill Dog Sanctuary & Canine Retirement Ranch.

Each rescue dog adoption includes a free VCA animal vet visit (within first five days of adoption), a medical voucher valued at $250 (activated at time of free vet visit) covering ear/eye infections, kennel cough, intestinal parasites, upset stomach, skin issues and other maladies.

Adopt A Rescue Pet receives no local or federal funding. It relies solely on the generosity of its contributors and tax-deductible donations received from the public.

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Young Adults Battling Cancer Gather in Las Vegas

Submitted by Natalie Cullen, Online Editor

Friday, April 26th, 2013, 3:19pm

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Foodie Festival Opens Friday at Silverton Hotel and Casino

Submitted by Natalie Cullen, Online Editor

Tuesday, April 23rd, 2013, 3:48pm

Some of the best food in Las Vegas will be served up this weekend at the annual Las Vegas Foodie Fest at the Silverton Hotel and Casino.

The festival will feature more than 30 gourmet food trucks, some which have been featured on Food Network, Travel Channel and Cooking Channel.

This year's festival will also feature a booth from a Midwest and East Coast favorite: White Castle. The restaurant will be cooking up its famous sliders fresh at the festival.

The event runs from 4 p.m. to midnight Friday and from noon to midnight Saturday. The festival opens at noon on Sunday and closes at 10 p.m.

There is also a beer garden and carnival rides. The carnival is a separate admission. All tickets can be purchased online at lasvegasfoodiefest.com. Proceeds benefit Three Square Food Bank.

There are also some VIP tickets available which include special tastings, an open bar and valet parking.

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Immunization Clinics Available During Special Event Week

Submitted by Adam Candee, 8 News NOW

Tuesday, April 16th, 2013, 12:52pm

Immunization Clinics Available During Special Event Week

Nevada Infant and Immunization Week will provide a number of opportunities to improve the health and well-being of your children starting Saturday.

The Southern Nevada Immunization and Health Coalition (SNIHC) and many health partners and providers will sponsor a week of immunization clinics during Nevada Infant Immunization Week (NIIW) April 20-27, beginning with a kickoff event hosted by the Southern Nevada Health District.

Nevada Infant Immunization Week is an annual observance that highlights the importance of protecting infants from vaccine-preventable diseases, and serves as a call to action for parents, caregivers and healthcare providers to ensure infants are fully immunized against 14 vaccine-preventable diseases before age 2.

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School Board Hosting Community Meetings for Input on Superintendent Search

Submitted by Adam Candee, 8 News NOW

Tuesday, April 9th, 2013, 1:14pm

The board delayed a planned national search and wants to continue discussing options. A list of meetings is included.

The Clark County School Board is hosting 12 community meetings in April and May to get public input on the search for a new superintendent.

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Las Vegas Will Host 2015 World Wrestling Championships

Submitted by Adam Candee, 8 News NOW

Wednesday, February 20th, 2013, 1:41pm

Hopefuls from around the globe will come to Las Vegas.

Las Vegas will host the 2015 World Wrestling Championships, the first qualifying event for the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro. The championships will be held in September 2015 at Orleans Arena.

Read more at the Las Vegas Review-Journal

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