THE LAST DAY OF 2008!

Hello: The last day of 2008 has arrived! The Blind Center of Nevada in Las Vegas will be closed from Thursday, January 1, 2009 through Sunday, January 4, 2009, and will reopen on Monday, January 5, 2009.

We implore everyone to have a safe holiday weekend and a healthy and Happy New Year!

We will resume our computer/electronic recycling when we return. You can help our environment and economy in 2009 by remembering to recycle.

"No person was ever honored for what he received. Honor has been the reward for what he gave." - Calvin Coolidge

BLIND CENTER OF NEVADA
1001 N. Bruce Street
Las Vegas, NV 89101
702.642.6000 Phone
702.649.6739 Fax
E-mail: blog@blindcenter.org
http://www.blindcenter.org

TWO BUSINESS DAYS LEFT IN 2008!

Hello: We have two business days left until the New Year! We are working hard to end the year on a positive note.

Our computer/electronics recycling at the Blind Center of Nevada in Las Vegas has gone well in spite of the ups and downs of the economy.

We are looking forward to a brighter and more prosperous coming year to keep the dreams of the Blind Center alive and well.

"The unselfish effort to bring cheer to others will be the beginning of a happier life for ourselves." - Helen Keller

BLIND CENTER OF NEVADA
1001 N. Bruce Street
Las Vegas, NV 89101
702.642.6000 Phone
702.649.6739 Fax
E-mail: blog@blindcenter.org
http://www.blindcenter.org/

THE AFTERMATH OF CHRISTMAS!

Hello: Christmas is over, but the spirit of giving is still here! So, we still need to remind everyone about recycling their old or unwanted computer/electronic items that may have been replaced by new items at Christmas.

If you have any questions about types of items that are accepted, please call (702) 642-6000.

We are closing in on the end of this year and gearing up for next year. We need to expand our recycling business to keep the Blind Center of Nevada strong in its vision and mission to help the blind community in Las Vegas, Nevada.

"I have spoken of a thousand points of light, of all the community organizations that are spread like stars throughout the Nation, doing good." - George H. W. Bush

BLIND CENTER OF NEVADA
1001 N. Bruce Street
Las Vegas, NV 89101
702.642.6000 Phone
702.649.6739 Fax
E-mail: blog@blindcenter.org
http://www.blindcenter.org

HAPPY HOLIDAYS, MERRY CHRISTMAS AND GOOD CHEER!

Hello: Happy Holidays, Merry Christmas and Good Cheer to everyone from all of us at the Blind Center of Nevada in Las Vegas!

We are winding down our day and finishing up our business so we can all enjoy the next few days with our loved ones.

Please remember our computer/electronic recycling for those items that have been replaced with new ones from Santa this year! If you have any questions pertaining to types of items that we accept for recycling, please call us at (702) 642-6000. Please help the blind and visually impaired, and the environment, by recycling your old or unwanted e-waste.

As Bing Crosby once said, "Unless we make Christmas an occasion to share our blessings, all the snow in Alaska won't make it 'white'."

BLIND CENTER OF NEVADA
1001 N. Bruce Street
Las Vegas, NV 89101
702.642.6000 Phone
702.649.6739 Fax
E-mail: blog@blindcenter.org
http://www.blindcenter.org/

BUSINESS AS USUAL!

Hello: Today is the second to last business day before Christmas and it is also the second to last shopping day before Christmas! Everyone at the Blind Center of Nevada in Las Vegas is starting to wrap up their short week and get ready for the Holidays.

It is always business as usual at the Blind Center as so many blind and visually impaired members depend on the Center for their everyday well-being.

After Wednesday, the members will be spending time with their families and friends for the long weekend.

"Christmas is a day of meaning and traditions, a special day spent in the warm circle of family and friends." - Margaret Thatcher


BLIND CENTER OF NEVADA
1001 N. Bruce Street
Las Vegas, NV 89101
702.642.6000 Phone
702.649.6739 Fax
E-mail: blog@blindcenter.org
http://www.blindcenter.org

EMPLOYEE COMPUTER RECYCLING EVENT!

Hello: The Blind Center of Nevada in Las Vegas would like to invite companies to participate in an "Employee Computer Recycling Event" to be held on their properties in the coming New Year!

This means that the company would choose a date and time for employees to donate any old or unwanted computer or electronic equipment. These donations are tax-deductible as the Blind Center is a non-profit (501C3). One hundred percent (100%) of the profit generates free services and employment for the blind and visually impaired at the Blind Center. All donations are kept out of the landfills in Nevada.

The business of Computer Recycling is one of the ways that the Blind Center of Nevada is able to assist blind and visually impaired people in the community.

"One of the most beautiful gifts in the world is the gift of encouragement. When someone encourages you, that person helps you over a threshold you might otherwise never have crossed on your own." - John O'Donohue

BLIND CENTER OF NEVADA
1001 N. Bruce Street
Las Vegas, NV 89101
702.642.6000 Phone
702.649.6739 Fax
E-mail: blog@blindcenter.org
http://www.blindcenter.org

KINDNESS AND WISDOM!

Hello: Today is a good day to reflect upon the kindness and understanding given to the members of the Blind Center of Nevada in Las Vegas. Each day is a challenge for the blind and visually impaired. The Blind Center is there to help with the challenges by giving independent living skills training, Braille instruction, computer classes, educational programs, job training, and more.

A nutritious lunch is served each day, and for some members, that may be the only meal of the day. On special occasions, such as certain Holidays, dinner and entertainment is also provided.

We must remember that being blind or visually impaired means that a little extra help may be needed to go shopping, read a bill or letter, help in choosing an outfit for the day, preparing a meal, or going out. If we all can help someone in any facet of life, then these acts of kindness will never go unanswered.

Remember, "Kindness is more important than wisdom, and the recognition of this is the beginning of wisdom" - Theodore Isaac Rubin

BLIND CENTER OF NEVADA
1001 N. Bruce Street
Las Vegas, NV 89101
702.642.6000 Phone
702.649.6739 Fax
E-mail: blog@blindcenter.org
http://www.blindcenter.org

ANNUAL EMPLOYEE HOLIDAY LUNCHEON! COME HUNGRY FOR CONVERSATION!

Hello: The Annual Employee Holiday Luncheon is being held today at the Blind Center of Nevada in Las Vegas.

This is a wonderful time for co-workers to get to introduce themselves to others that they may not know, and for the rest of the employees to rekindle friendships and just indulge in conversation.

Our offices are growing every year and this is just one of the times that we get a chance to get together for great food and interesting conversation.

We are all looking forward to this event today!

As James Beard said, "Food is our common ground, a universal experience."

BLIND CENTER OF NEVADA
1001 N. Bruce Street
Las Vegas, NV 89101
702.642.6000 Phone
702.649.6739 Fax
E-mail: blog@blindcenter.org
http://www.blindcenter.org

COMPUTER RECYCLING-LET'S KEEP THE E-WASTE OUT OF THE LANDFILLS!

Hello: The Blind Center of Nevada is always accepting E-waste equipment for recycling at our drop-off location at 1001 N. Bruce Street, Las Vegas, NV 89101. The hours of operation are Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm. If you have any questions regarding the types of electronics accepted for recycling, or any other questions, please call (702) 642-6000.

All E-waste accepted for recycling is kept out of the Nevada landfills.

The Blind Center of Nevada is a national leader in the field of Hard Drive Sanitization. When it is time to dispose of your computer, it is necessary to sanitize your hard drive so that important and secure information is erased, never to be retrieved by anyone. This will protect you from having your information taken off your hard drive.

Remember, "Let us not be content to wait and see what will happen, but give us the determination to make the right things happen." - Peter Marshall

BLIND CENTER OF NEVADA
1001 N. Bruce Street
Las Vegas, NV 89101
702.642.6000 Phone
702.649.6739 Fax
E-mail: blog@blindcenter.org
http://www.blindcenter.org/

CERAMIC CLASSES!

Hello: With Christmas being only a week and a half away, some members of the Blind Center of Nevada in Las Vegas are busy making Christmas presents, along with other craft pieces, in the Ceramics Class that is held on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday at 10:00 am.

The Class teaches the blind and visually impaired members to create aesthetic and useful pieces that they can be very proud of.

The class is taught by one of the many wonderful volunteer workers who give their time and their knowledge to help make the Blind Center a great place for members to be, and for the visually impaired to learn new things.

So, remember, "More powerful than the will to win is the courage to begin." - Unknown Author
BLIND CENTER OF NEVADA
1001 N. Bruce Street
Las Vegas, NV 89101
702.642.6000 Phone
702.649.6739 Fax
E-mail: blog@blindcenter.org
http://www.blindcenter.org/

SANTA WAS THERE!

Hello: A wonderful dinner and entertainment was provided last night at the 2008 Annual Holiday Dinner for the members of the Blind Center of Nevada in Las Vegas.

Dinner was put on by the Monte Cristo Ward and members of the Blind Center showed off their talents after all of their hard work and dedication to their music lessons.

"Theater in the House," the Blind Center acting group, did a Christmas "skit," which was enjoyed by all.

Santa was there to give members some holiday cheer and a gift upon leaving the Blind Center.

A special thank you to the Board Members of the Blind Center of Nevada and the Monte Cristo Ward, and to all of the volunteers who made the night spectacular!

"If I could wish a wish for you, it would be for peace and happiness not only now, but for the whole year through!" - Catherine Pulsifer

BLIND CENTER OF NEVADA
1001 N. Bruce Street
Las Vegas, NV 89101
702.642.6000 Phone
702.649.6739 Fax
E-mail: blog@blindcenter.org
http://www.blindcenter.org/

COMPUTER RECYCLING/DATA SANITIZATION-PROTECT YOUR INFORMATION!

Hello: At the Blind Center of Nevada in Las Vegas, along with our non-profit business of Computer Recycling, we provide a service of data-sanitization for your hard drive.

The importance of doing this is to make sure that any and all information that is stored on your hard drive is wiped out thoroughly.

This is to bring awareness that everything you do on the computer is stored and sanitizing your hard drive is so important to protect your personal and business information.

So remember, "Knowledge is of no value unless you put it into practice." - Heber J. Grant
BLIND CENTER OF NEVADA
1001 N. Bruce Street
Las Vegas, NV 89101
702.642.6000 Phone
702.649.6739 Fax
E-mail: blog@blindcenter.org
http://www.blindcenter.org/

ANNUAL CHRISTMAS PARTY! - PEACE TO EVERYONE!

Hello: We are all getting ready for the Holidays in Las Vegas, and the Blind Center of Nevada annual Christmas Party for all of the members and staff will be tomorrow evening. Everyone is looking forward to the dinner and entertainment, along with the chance to meet new people, as well as Santa.

We wish good cheer, along with love and hope for peace, for everyone at this Holiday Season!

"The only blind person at Christmastime is he who has not Christmas in his heart." - Helen Keller

BLIND CENTER OF NEVADA
1001 N. Bruce Street
Las Vegas, NV 89101
702.642.6000 Phone
702.649.6739 Fax
E-mail: blog@blindcenter.org
http://www.blindcenter.org/

PRIVATE FUNDRAISERS! - YOU CAN HELP!

Hello: The Blind Center of Nevada in Las Vegas is always in need of assistance, whether it be monetary assistance or volunteer time. We need the help of individuals, community groups, foundations, and corporations. Please help make a major difference in the life of a visually impaired person.

One of the ways money is raised for the Blind Center is through private fundraisers. To benefit the Blind Center and its members, you can get involved by arranging your own fundraiser through your place of work, club, organization, school, or place of worship.

We will talk about other ways you can help the blind and visually impaired another time.

Remember, "The smallest good deed is better than the grandest good intention." - Proverb

BLIND CENTER OF NEVADA
1001 N. Bruce Street
Las Vegas, NV 89101
702.642.6000 Phone
702.649.6739 Fax
E-mail: blog@blindcenter.org
http://www.blindcenter.org/

PRODUCT AND KIT ASSEMBLY WORKSHOP!

Hello: The Blind Center of Nevada in Las Vegas helps the blind and visually impaired with employment in their Product and Kit Assembly Workshop.

Being blind doesn't mean that you cannot be a productive person or have a fulfilling life. Our members assemble items in the workshop such as magnets, key chains, handbags and bows, just to name a few. They are eager to work and get a feeling of accomplishment at the end of each work day.

If any businesses in the Las Vegas area need assembling of their products, please contact the Blind Center of Nevada at the number below.

We all need to work to make this world a better place to live.

BLIND CENTER OF NEVADA
1001 N. Bruce Street
Las Vegas, NV 89101
702.642.6000 Phone
702.649.6739 Fax
E-mail: blog@blindcenter.org
http://www.blindcenter.org/

UNWANTED ELECTRONICS? PLEASE RECYCLE!

Hello: Whether you are giving or receiving gifts this Holiday Season, unwanted electronic items, old or new, can be received by the Blind Center of Nevada in Las Vegas for recycling. The only electronic item that we are not receiving, at this time, are televisions, but any other electronics are welcome.

One hundred percent (100%) of your donations go directly to benefit the blind and visually impaired through employment and free services at the Blind Center.

The Blind Center of Nevada in Las Vegas is the only blind center in the State of Nevada. We need the community to come together to help with donations of electronic items to keep our employment and free services available at the Blind Center of Nevada.

So remember, when you give a little, you get a lot!

BLIND CENTER OF NEVADA
1001 N. Bruce Street
Las Vegas, NV 89101
702.642.6000 Phone
702.649.6739 Fax
E-mail: blog@blindcenter.org
http://www.blindcenter.org/

THANK GOODNESS FOR VOLUNTEERS!!

Hello: Today we would like to say thank you to all of the volunteers who make each day a special day for the members of the Blind Center of Nevada in Las Vegas. Our Volunteer Coordinator, Heather, has put together a special group of people who give their precious time to make life better each day for everyone who is blind or visually impaired.

We are always in need of new volunteers to assist in the many programs and activities at the Blind Center, helping to serve lunch, or just having someone to talk with. If you think you would like to volunteer an hour or more, please contact Heather at (702) 642-6000.

"Knowing is not enough, we must apply. Willing is not enough, we must do." - Johann von Goethe
BLIND CENTER OF NEVADA
1001 N. Bruce Street
Las Vegas, NV 89101
702.642.6000 Phone
702.649.6739 Fax
E-mail: blog@blindcenter.org
http://www.blindcenter.org/

JOY OF ACHIEVEMENT!

Hello: Today is another beautiful, sunny and productive day at the Blind Center of Nevada in Las Vegas. First, we need to say HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Ben, our Computer Recycling Scheduler!

Each day visually impaired men and women come to the Blind Center of NV to enjoy a warm and welcoming environment and, for many, the work opportunities and social activities have become a way of life. The Blind Center strives to create a positive social setting and support system outside the home for our members.

Computer/electronics recycling is only one of the meaningful employment opportunities at the Blind Center. We need to mention how important recycling is because we need to keep the landfills in Nevada free of E-waste. We also need to keep our employment opportunities moving forward, so more can benefit.

"What a man really wants is creative challenge with sufficient skills to bring him within the reach of success so that he may have the expanding joy of achievement." -- Fay B. Nash

Remember, the more E-waste we recycle, the more we all benefit, from employment opportunities and the joy of achievement, to keeping the Nevada landfills free of harmful waste.

BLIND CENTER OF NEVADA
1001 N. Bruce Street
Las Vegas, NV 89101
702.642.6000 Phone
702.649.6739 Fax
E-mail: blog@blindcenter.org
http://www.blindcenter.org/

"LION'S PRIDE"/LION'S CLUB/VISIONWALK/FOUNDATION FIGHTING BLINDNESS

Hello: We are still reminding all those interested in purchasing a Gourmet Gift Basket from the Blind Center of Nevada in Las Vegas, that Christmas is nearing, and you need to get your orders in!

The deadline for purchasing/shipping the Gift Baskets is December 15, 2008, so everyone will get their baskets on time.

We would like to tell you about our Volunteer Coordinator at the Blind Center of NV, Heather. Heather was a guest on the KLAV 1230AM
radio show "Lion's Pride" with hosts John and Ivy, Lion's Club members, and great supporters of the Blind Center of NV. Heather did a very professional and fine job representing the Blind Center, and she is also a Team Blind Center member participating in VisionWalk this Saturday, December 6, 2008.

VisionWalk is the national signature fundraising event of the Foundation Fighting Blindness. We are hoping to meet our goal for this event, as everyone is working very hard to accomplish this.

"To know the value of generosity, it is necessary to have suffered from the cold indifference of others." -- Eugene Cloutier

BLIND CENTER OF NEVADA
1001 N. Bruce Street
Las Vegas, NV 89101
702.642.6000 Phone
702.649.6739 Fax
E-mail: blog@blindcenter.org
http://www.blindcenter.org/

BACK TO BUSINESS AS USUAL!!

Hello: Are we all "turkey-d" out after the Thanksgiving Holiday? Most of us at the Blind Center of Nevada in Las Vegas are!

On this Monday, we are back to business finishing up the last few work weeks of 2008. We are hurrying to meet all of the requests for our Gourmet Gift Baskets and trying to exceed last year's count. See our website listed below for more information.

As Sarah Ban Breathnach quoted: "Each day offers us the gift of being a special occasion if we can simply learn that as well as giving, it is blessed to receive with grace and a grateful heart."

BLIND CENTER OF NEVADA
1001 N. Bruce Street
Las Vegas, NV 89101
702.642.6000 Phone
702.649.6739 Fax
E-mail: blog@blindcenter.org
http://www.blindcenter.org