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Category Archives: Las Vegas
Girls on the Run of Las Vegas 5k
Those of you who have been following my blog for a while know that for the past year-and-a-half I have been involved in a local advisory council to establish Girls on the Run of Las Vegas. Girls on the Run … Continue reading
Posted in Healthy Living, Las Vegas
Tagged 5k race, Girls on the Run, Las Vegas, Running, volunteering, youth development
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Nevada Test Site Tour
Being a native of Nevada, I’ve always been intrigued/mystified by the work that has taken place at the Nevada Test Site (now known as the Nevada National Security Site, or NNSS). So I was pleased to learn that the U.S. … Continue reading
Posted in Becky's Adventures, Las Vegas
Tagged Cold War, free stuff, history, Las Vegas, Nevada, Nevada Test Site Tour, nuclear testing
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2011 Rose Regatta Dragon Boat Festival
Yesterday was the 3rd Annual Rose Regatta Dragon Boat Festival at Lake Las Vegas, and my second year competing as a member of Team Huff n Puff. The Rose Regatta is a fundraiser for St. Rose Dominican Hospital’s R.E.D. Rose … Continue reading
Dinner at Estiatorio Milos
One of the highlights from our attendance AFAN’s Black & White Party was that 2 out of the 50 raffle tickets we purchased came back winners. I love raffles because oftentimes it allows you to try something new. Karma was on our … Continue reading
Posted in Las Vegas, Restaurant Reviews
Tagged fine dining, food, Greek food, Las Vegas, Las Vegas dining, restaurant reviews
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AFAN’s 25th Annual Black & White Party
Last night was the 25th annual Black & White Party to benefit Aid for AIDS of Nevada (AFAN). Over 7,000 people are living with HIV in southern Nevada, and AFAN provides critical services like case management, housing and nutritional support … Continue reading
Posted in Becky's Activism, Las Vegas
Tagged charity benefits, fundraisers, HIV and AIDS, ice sculptues, Las Vegas, Las Vegas restaurants, party
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