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Archive for March, 2008

Just the Best Smooth Jazz in the West

Thursday, March 27th, 2008

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Enjoy hours and hours of great smooth jazz at Pamela’s Place.  Listen to the currently posted show and many other shows for smooth jazz all day!!

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ThinkFIRST Nevada and the Legal Minute

Wednesday, March 26th, 2008

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Learn about the FREE HELMET PROGRAM.

Reggie’s guest are Debbie Kreon and Bob Hamilton of ThinkFirst-Nevada.

The mission of Nevada Injury Prevention/ThinkFirst-Nevada is to prevent unintentional injuries and eaths through education and awareness programs and collaboration with like-minded organizations. Our ThinkFirst programs educate people to “use their minds to protect their bodies” by making the choice to forego risk-taking behaviors.

Listen and learn about their newest program: Battery-powered vehicle that simulates the effects of impairment on your ability to operate a motor vehicle. Great hands-on activity to demonstrate the potential outcomes of making the choice to drive while impaired from alcohol or other drugs.

Get more info at www.thinkfirstnv.org or call 702-596-8660

Listen and Learn about the services available for people with Disabilities.

Alexis Levi - Basketball Queen and Marikay from NVMBC

Wednesday, March 26th, 2008

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MariKay Mack Finnie, Nevada Minority Business Council
Topics: Annual Excellence Awards, Friday, April 18th, Caesar’s Palace and the NMSDC Conference, Oct 26-29, Las Vegas Convention Center and the upcoming monthly luncheon, 4/2, at Bally’s, 11:30a.m., $35. Speaker Michael Sin from BCF sharing info regarding doing business with China. Contractors: Call Marikay regarding upcoming construction projects.
Marikay Mack-Finnie, Phone (702) 894-4477
The Nevada Minority Business Council will provide information weekly our show!!

Ms. Alexis Levi, Owner/CEO,GM, Las Vegas Stars IBL Mens Basketball Team. Alexis is the first African American female to own a professional mens basketball team. This young lady is making history and listen and find out why. And be sure to show your support by attending the games and donating $1.00 to help with the various Las Vegas Stars educational programs. To donate please visit: www.paypal.com and type in the email address: thelasvegasstars@yahoo.com. Also, for ticket information, please call or visit the Cox Pavillion at 702-739-3267 or 866-388-3267 Alexis can be reached at 702-216-2966 for further information.

Listen and Learn!

The Best of the BEST of smooth jazz

Friday, March 21st, 2008

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As always, Pamela provides the best of the best of smooth jazz at Pamela’s Place.  Be sure to share this show with your friends and relatives.  We promise a great show each and every time.

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Keeping Balance with Physical Therapy

Wednesday, March 19th, 2008

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Reggie’s guest today is Denise Readance, Physical Therapist and Partner, Las Vegas Balance Center. The Las Vegas Balance Center provides physical therapy for people with balance and dizziness problems.  They offer great customer service and they are working with state-of-the-art diagnostic equipment.  They work with ambulatory and people  in wheelchairs.  Want to know how? Listen in and Learn.  Contact Denise to learn more about balance.

Las Vegas Balance Center, 321 N Buffalo Dr, Suite 110, Las Vegas, NV 89145 // 702-341-0606

Below are a few of the activities going on at R.A.G.E.:

SCI Network Monthly Activities: This group was developed to provide opportunities for networking, outreach, peer support and motivation for individuals with Spinal Cord Injury.  The Group meets the first Thursday of every month at the R.A.G.E. office.  Below is our calendar of events/guest speakers.  For more information or to R.S.V.P. contact us at 702-333-1038.

Brothers on Wheels/Women on Wheels (BOW/WOW): An expansion of the SCI Network, BOW/WOW is designed to give individuals with spinal cord injuries further opportunities to become involved in the community through education and outreach.  BOW will work with individuals in an institutional setting to provide peer support and networking with the spinal cord community.  For more information or to become involved: contact 702-333-1038.

Fitness Gym // Gold’s Gym // Sahara and Decatur // Monday – Friday, 11a – 6pm

Spring Fling in the Park, April 5th, Bring your family and your hand cycle for a day of fun in the park.  Don’t’ have a hand cycle?  Don’t worry, they will have some on hand for you to try out!!

For additional information regarding activities at R.A.G.E. visit their website at www.bteamrage.org