Internationally Recognized Creators of “Las Vegas Great Santa Run” to Host First Santa Run Summit, October 16 and 17 Las Vegas’ Opportunity Village Invites Fellow Race Directors and Fundraisers to Sin City for Educational and Networking Conference As one of the leaders in the popular world of philanthropic fun runs, Opportunity Village, a beloved … Read more
OPPORTUNITY VILLAGE’S ‘LAS VEGAS GREAT SANTA RUN’ CELEBRATES 10th ANNIVERSARY ON DECEMBER 6 Santa Claus is coming to Downtown Las Vegas for the 10th anniversary of Opportunity Village’s largest annual fundraiser, the Las Vegas Great Santa Run®, on Saturday, December 6, 2014. This marks not only a notable year of the iconic event, … Read more
Many local restaurants, retail stores and attractions have stepped up to donate and help raise funds to meet the organization’s $136 Million Capital Campaign goal Celebrating its 60th anniversary through May of 2015, Opportunity Village is encouraging local businesses help raise funds to meet its $136 million capital campaign goal during the “Year OV Community … Read more
Opportunity Village transforms the Magical Forest into 2nd Annual “HallOVeen” fun during weekends in October Family friendly event to include the Haunted Adventure, nightly parades, crafts and movies beginning Friday, October 3 WHAT: Opportunity Village, Las Vegas’ favorite charity, introduces, “HallOVeen” at the Magical Forest, weekends in October and on Halloween Eve as well as … Read more
Mark Shunock Announces July Edition of “Mondays Dark” to Benefit SAFE HOUSE With Special Show Called “Classic Vegas” Featuring Clint Holmes, Pia Zadora & More at Vinyl Inside Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Monday, July 21st at 8:30 pm Mark Shunock is proud to announce that the July edition of “Mondays Dark” will take … Read more
OV Nation Hosts Summer Happy Hour Event to Benefit Opportunity Village at Dom DeMarco’s Pizzeria & Bar on Wednesday, July 9 OV Nation, a new generation of Opportunity Village supporters, will host a summer happy hour event on Wednesday, July 9 from 5:30-7:30 p.m., with 25% of proceeds during the event to benefit Opportunity Village. … Read more
OV Nation Hosts First-Ever Poker Tournament to Benefit Opportunity Village Open to the public, Tournament to take place Sunday, May 4 at South Point Hotel, Casino & Spa OV Nation, a new generation of Opportunity Village supporters, will host the group’s first-ever poker tournament. Taking place Sunday, May 4 from 1-6 p.m., the tournament is … Read more
Opportunity Village and Business Enterprise of Nevada Celebrate the Grand Opening of the Kitchen Creations Café The business partners welcomed the community down to the Clark County Government Center on April 11 to sample Café offerings and enjoy OV Elvi Entertainment Opportunity Village and Business Enterprise of Nevada (BEN) celebrated the grand opening of the … Read more
Opportunity Village Announces “OV Nation” Committee and Board New Group Aims to Garner a Future Generation of Leaders and Supporters Opportunity Village, Las Vegas’ favorite charity, announces the launch of OV Nation, an auxiliary committee comprised of rising Las Vegas professionals who are committed to expanding the organization’s reach to future generations. The mission of … Read more
Opportunity Village Announces Opening of Kitchen Creations Café Las Vegas’ Favorite Charity offers new dining experience in the Clark County Government Center Las Vegas’ Favorite Charity, Opportunity Village, announced the opening of their newest division, Kitchen Creations Café, located in the Clark County Government Center. The Kitchen Creations Café is open Monday through Friday … Read more
Opportunity Village Champion, Kitty Rodman, Passes Away After Long Illness at Age 89 Long-time Las Vegas philanthropist and influencer passes away early Thursday morning Early Thursday morning Opportunity Village’s greatest champion, beloved heroine and mentor, Kitty Rodman, passed away after a long fight with Parkinson’s Disease at age 89. Kitty had been the matriarch and … Read more
Opportunity Village Announces Senior Team Expansion Expanded Team Well Poised to Implement Major Growth Initiatives Opportunity Village, Las Vegas’ Favorite Charity, proudly announces the recent additions to an already strong senior management team. The team, led by Ed Guthrie, the organization’s Executive Director for the past 20 years, has developed a number of leading edge … Read more
ARIA Las Vegas ~ Entertainment Listings SPECIAL EVENT MICHAEL JORDAN CELEBRITY INVITATIONAL The 13th Annual Michael Jordan Celebrity Invitational (MJCI), hosted by ARIA Resort & Casino at Shadow Creek, returns to Las Vegas for the fourth consecutive year, April 3 – 6, 2014. Since its inception in 2001, MJCI has raised nearly $7 million for … Read more
EVENT RECAP: MORE THAN 11,000 KRIS KRINGLE LOOKALIKES JOIN SHANIA TWAIN AT LAS VEGAS GREAT SANTA RUN On Saturday, December 7, Opportunity Village made history as 11,221 participants dressed like Kris Kringle for the ninth annual Las Vegas Great Santa Run in Downtown Las Vegas. Led by Grand Marshal Shania Twain, the iconic event beat … Read more
The NATIVITY presents the story of Christmas Dec. 11-14 Free nightly performances at Opportunity Village It’s not an unusual occurrence to see ‘stars’ in Las Vegas. However, in the background of the neon light, a different kind of star will be seen in an intimate live recreation of the story of Christmas that will … Read more
RETAIL THERAPY IS REDEFINED AT CRYSTALS’ CHARITY EVENT “FASHION GIVES BACK” THURSDAY, NOV. 21 Celebrity Stylist George Kotsiopoulos and DJ Harley Viera-Newton Join Renowned Designers and Local Charities to Celebrate Fashion and Philanthropy Fashion and philanthropy collide on Thursday, Nov. 21 from 6 p.m. – 10 p.m. as The Shops at Crystals celebrates an evening … Read more
SHANIA TWAIN TO SERVE AS GRAND MARSHAL AT OPPORTUNITY VILLAGE’S LAS VEGAS GREAT SANTA RUN Country superstar Shania Twain will proudly serve as the Grand Marshal of Opportunity Village’s Las Vegas Great Santa Run on Saturday, December 7, 2013. Marking the 5k’s ninth year, Twain will join thousands of Kris Kringles in Downtown Las … Read more
Opportunity Village transforms the Magical Forest into “HallOVeen” fun during weekends in October Family friendly event to include the Haunted Adventure, nightly parades, crafts, movies and Magical Midway beginning Friday, October 4 WHAT: Opportunity Village, Las Vegas’ favorite charity, introduces, “HallOVeen” at the Magical Forest, weekends in October (Friday-Sunday beginning October 4th) from 5-9 p.m. … Read more
