BUILD A BRIDGE!

Hello: At the BLIND CENTER OF NEVADA in Las Vegas, we are always accepting new members who are blind or visually disabled. We have many free services, programs and activities, both learning and social.

This is a good way to meet new friends and to learn new skills to help gain more independence. If you know someone who is blind or visually impaired, please pass along this information.

For more information on member services, please call the Blind Center of Nevada at (702) 642-6000. Please visit our website listed below, also.

"People are lonely because they build walls instead of bridges." - Unknown

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

WE NEED DONATED ITEMS FOR AUTION!

Hello: As we mentioned last week, the Blind Center of Nevada in Las Vegas is having its "9th Annual 'Good Old Fashioned' BBQ" on Thursday, May 14, 2009 from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Featured will be a Silent and Live Auction, Entertainment, and, of course, our BBQ dinner!

Today we are focusing on requesting donated items for the auctions. If you would like to donate item(s), they need to be delivered to the Blind Center of Nevada, or call to have them picked up, by Wednesday, April 15, 2009.

All items are tax deductible and all donations will be greatly appreciated.

We are also celebrating Clark County's 100 Year Anniversary!

For more information, please call the Blind Center of Nevada at (702) 642-6000, or visit our website listed below.

"Blessed are those who can give without remembering and take without forgetting." - Elizabeth Bibesco

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

HAVE YOU SEEN OUR WEBSITE?

Hello: For anyone who hasn't visited our website for the Blind Center of Nevada in Las Vegas, please do so, as you will find much information regarding the activities and the workings of the Blind Center.

You can find information, also, on Computer Recycling, Services Offered, Volunteering and Donating, whether monetary or much needed food.

You can reach the Blind Center of Nevada through the website, listed below, or call (702) 642-6000.

Remember, "Kindness is the golden chain by which society is bound together." - 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

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/

HOLIDAY SEASON GIVING!

Hello: When we think of the Holiday Season, we think of giving to others, especially the less fortunate. In this time of economic disaster, there is a bit of sunshine out there for everyone who gives and who receives. Giving to others doesn't necessarily mean something that costs money, but you can give love, trust, hope, joy, a smile, a moment of your time to listen, a cheerful thought and just being there for someone.

The Blind Center of Nevada gives all of the above, and much more, to the members who are blind and visually impaired. Let us all thank the Blind Center by supporting their programs and their mission through the purchase of a Gourmet Holiday Gift Basket. These Gift Baskets are filled with specialty items and can even be customized to your specifications! Please call (702) 642-6000 or visit our website, listed below.

As said best by Winston Churchill, "We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give."

So remember, there is joy in receiving, but more joy in giving.

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/.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED - NOW & ALL YEAR!

Hello: It is another wonderful and productive day at the Blind Center of Nevada in Las Vegas, NV. We are diligently working on our Holiday Fundraiser Gift Baskets. Right now, extra volunteers are needed to help in assembling the baskets and making bows. Please call (702) 642-6000 to volunteer. Volunteers are needed Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. If you want to purchase a Gourmet Holiday Gift Basket, please visit our website http://www.blindcenter.org, or call the number at the bottom.

Please don't forget that the Blind Center relies on volunteers to provide many of our services and to assist in the implementation of our programs, not just during the Holiday Season, but all year long.

Please give the greatest gift of all, your gift of time!

So remember, a gift of time represents a piece of your life, and there is nothing greater to give.

BLIND CENTER OF NEVADA
1001 N. Bruce Street
Las Vegas, NV 89101
702.642.6000
702.549.6739 Fax
E-mail: blog@blindcenter.org
http://www.blindcenter.org/

HOT LUNCHES!

Hello: Each weekday the blind and visually impaired enjoy a welcoming environment at the Blind Center of Nevada, and for some, this is their only outlet to make friends and to be with people who care about them.

Lunch is served on weekdays, and for many, this is the main meal of the day. The Moose Lodge of Las Vegas provides a lunch of tacos one day a week which benefits their causes, while providing an inexpensive lunch for our members. This is one of the varieties of services given to members of the Blind Center of Nevada to make each day a little better and know that the community cares about them.

Please remember, doing good for others always comes back to you!

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/

SUCCESSFUL RECYCLING EVENT!

Hello: We had our second computer recycling event on Saturday, November 15, 2008 entitled "America Recycles Day" held at UNLV (University of Nevada Las Vegas). This event turned out to be about three times more successful than the first one held last year. We would like to thank everyone in the Las Vegas community who may have read this and participated in the event. Our special thanks to UNLV and the Nevada Division of Environmental Protection. We also want to say thank you to Republic Services for all of their help and support.

As soon as the next event is planned, we will post it.

And remember, the difference between greatness and mediocrity was best stated by Thomas Huxley many years ago. He said, "Do what you should do, when you should do it, whether you feel like it or not."

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/

AMERICA RECYCLES DAY & HOLIDAY GIFT BASKETS

Hello: We have two pieces of news for everyone today regarding the Blind Center of Nevada, Las Vegas, NV. First we would like to tell you about "America Recycles Day" being held at UNLV (University of Nevada Las Vegas) on Saturday, November 15, 2008 from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. Please join the Blind Center of Nevada, the Nevada Division of Environmental Protection and the UNLV Rebel Recycling Program for an E-waste recycling fair. Items will be collected for free. You can bring in computers, monitors, keyboards, mice, printers, fax machines, cell phones, telephone equipment, etc., whether they are working or not working. We do not accept Television Sets. If you have any questions about acceptable materials, please call (702) 642-6000 or visit www.blindcenter.org.
The Blind Center of Nevada is a national leader in the field of Electronics Recycling and Secured Data-Destruction. We will talk more about recycling in our next blog.

The next piece of news is that it is time to tell you about our "Gourmet Holiday Gift Baskets" that are on sale now to give to your family, friends and business associates. Quantity discounts are available and local delivery and nationwide shipping are available. The baskets are tax-deductible as the Blind Center of Nevada is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. Please see our website, listed above, for more information.

Please remember to be kind and considerate to others, not just during the holiday season, but all year!

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

MISSION STATEMENT

Hello: The Blind Center of Nevada is a non-profit organization dedicated to assisting blind and visually impaired persons of all ages in reaching their highest physical, social, intellectual, and economic potential.

The Blind Center of Nevada offers programs and activities, both on and off-site, that encourage independence and improve the quality of life for individuals with visual limitations.

We will continue to tell you about programs offered and other pertinent information in our future blogs.

Whether the sun is shining or not, life is always bright with hope for everyone!

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/