From nfbfrida at gmail.com Wed Oct 1 02:14:21 2025 From: nfbfrida at gmail.com (nfb frida) Date: Tue, 30 Sep 2025 19:14:21 -0700 Subject: [Nevada-Announce] National Federation of the Blind of Nevada Upcoming October 2025 Meetings and Events Message-ID: *The NFB of Nevada has a full slate of in person and virtual online meetings and events this October.* Legislative Meeting *October 7* *6:30pm-7:30pm* *https://zoom.us/j/97269604735* Pahrump Chapter Meeting *October 8th 12:30pm till 1:30pm* *Join the members of the Pahrump Chapter at the Pahrump Senior Center* *1370 W. Basin Ave * *Pahrump, NV 89060* Las Vegas Chapter *Las Vegas Lights Game* *Saturday, October 11th at 7:30pm* *Tickets start at $20 (flyer attached)* *Purchase tickets here: * *https://seatgeek.com/las-vegas-lights-fc-tickets/usl/2025-10-11-7-30-pm/17322138?quantity=1* Las Vegas Chapter *White Cane Day event on October 18, Downtown Container Park, 12:00–3:00 p.m.* * ◦ Activities: walk, raffles, T-shirt sales ($20 new / $10 older).* * ◦ Community partners: Achilles, Department of Employment, Training, and Rehabilitation, (DETR,) BlindConnect, Blind Children’s Foundation, Southern Nevada Center for Independent Living, Talking books, and more.* *The Las Vegas Chapter will participate in Disability Awareness Day, October 25, 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. at Sammy Davis Jr Fesitival Plaza at Lorenzi Park.* *3343 W Washington Ave, Las Vegas (* *https://www.yelp.com/biz/lorenzi-park-las-vegas* *)* Northern Nevada Chapter *No NFB chapter meeting for the month of October.* - White Cane Walk on *October 18* at *South Virginia Lake Park*. - Washoe County School District will participate and provide media coverage. - White cane proclamation has been requested. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From nfbfrida at gmail.com Wed Oct 1 02:17:21 2025 From: nfbfrida at gmail.com (nfb frida) Date: Tue, 30 Sep 2025 19:17:21 -0700 Subject: [Nevada-Announce] Christmas Party Announcement Message-ID: *🎄 You’re Invited to the Federation’s Christmas Party! **🎄* Join us for holiday cheer, good company, and delicious food! 📅 *Date:* Saturday, December 13th 🕐 *Time:* 1:00–3:00 PM 📍 *Location:* Northern Nevada Center for Independent Living 999 Pyramid Way, Sparks, Nevada 89431. Please let us know how many people are coming with you. Holiday Wishes and Sugarplum Dishes Please bring a dish to share (no chips or pretzels, please). So far, we’ll be enjoying: - Sandwiches - carrot salad with crushed pineapple and raisins - Two surprise salads - Cupcakes - One surprise dessert - Plastic silverware & napkins - …and a partridge in a pear tree! 🎶 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From nfb.stacie at gmail.com Fri Oct 17 00:36:28 2025 From: nfb.stacie at gmail.com (Stacie Leap) Date: Thu, 16 Oct 2025 20:36:28 -0400 Subject: [Nevada-Announce] =?utf-8?q?Join_Us_for_a_Blind_Parents_Seminar_?= =?utf-8?q?=E2=80=93_Celebrating_Blind_Equality_Achievement_Month!?= Message-ID: Hello all! This event is open to all from all geographical locations! The Pennsylvania Organization of Blind Parents (POBP) invites you to a special Parents Seminar in honor of Blind Equality Achievement Month! Join us on Saturday, October 18, 2025, from 7 PM to 8:30 PM ET via Zoom for an open and honest conversation with blind parents right here in Pennsylvania. We’ll be talking about the real ups and downs of parenting while blind—sharing stories, strategies, and encouragement. Topics include: * Cooking and making mealtime easier * Transportation tips and hacks * Helping kids with schoolwork * Talking to your kids about blindness * …and so much more! Our speakers will bring a variety of perspectives and lived experiences to inspire, empower, and spark conversation. Whether you are a parent or not, sighted or blind, an ally, family member, or supporter— this event is for you! Best of all, this seminar is FREE and open to the public. Come learn, laugh, and connect with our community! For more information, please contact POBP President Stacie Leap at Stacie.leap at gmail.com or 215-776-6741. Date: Saturday, October 18, 2025 Time: 7 PM to 8:30 PM ET Location: Zoom information below. Join Zoom Meeting https://nfb-org.zoom.us/j/92797371396?pwd=QkJ6MVJ6WDVvMEhGdXpMQTlLM000QT09 Meeting ID: 927 9737 1396 Passcode: 1977 --- One tap mobile +13017158592,,92797371396# US (Washington DC) +13052241968,,92797371396# US Join instructions https://nfb-org.zoom.us/meetings/92797371396/invitations?signature=hadPNWoBgQDV1z1PpoIuK-vc6n7h77No3BFm-hOfTAg -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: