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Legendary singer-songwriter Barry Manilow's non-profit organization, the Manilow Music Project, will put musical instruments into the hands of Clark County School District middle and high school students beginning with a major donation this Fall. Beginning August 18, fans who bring a new or gently used musical instrument to the Paris Théâtre box office will receive a voucher for the performance date of their choice. The Manilow Music Project (MMP) is part of The Manilow Fund for Health and Hope and was formed in response to the needs of public schools and their severely depleted music programs, and works towards highlighting these programs. Additionally, MMP aids these programs in the form of donations of instruments and materials to further music education around the country.The Manilow Music Project is also funded by the Manilow Paris Platinum Experience Tickets, which are sold at all performances. The Platinum Experience Ticket includes a front row seat, pre-show champagne reception, meet & greet and photo with Barry Manilow, and an autographed show program. Fans can book online at www.starz.bz/manilowfund or by calling 310.957.5788. Read more: here

On Monday, September 6, Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers will donate 100 percent of its profits from all five locations to Opportunity Village, Las Vegas’ favorite not-for profit organization.

Join Grant a Gift Autism Foundation on September 15th to Help Raise Funds to Support Our Children and Families Affected by Autism in Nevada!  Live VIP Cooking Demo Party with Chef Rick Moonen, Silent and Live Auction, Dinner and Other Special Guests. for more information click here

Join Homeward Bound to help cats and kittens in need of adoption and Claim Jumper on Wednesday, September 15 from 5 pm until 10 pm. When you enjoy a meal, 15% of the sales will be given to Homeward Bound Cat Adoptions. By joining us for a meal, you help raise money for Homeward Bound in their time of need – all right here in your community! Come dine at these three area Claim Jumper Locations.

1100 S Fort Apache Rd Las Vegas corner of Charleston and Fort Apache

6629 Las Vegas Blvd South Las Vegas, located at Town Square

Saturday September 18 a benefit for PFC Michael Araujo will be held at Motorcycle Trike Toys, 470 Boulder Highway in Henderson. Michaels was critically injured in Afghanistan on October 16, 2009 in a roadside bomb attack. He is an amputee and has had several surgeries in an effort to control infection. Michael is one of America's heroes and needs out help.Activities on the 18 include a morning ride at 9AM followed by live and entrainment at 1PM with food and drinks available as well as raffle prizes. The $20 entry will be received by Michael's family.. Tax deductible donations for PFC Araujo can be sent to The American Legion Post 149, P.O. Box 70184, Las Vegas, NV 89170. Credit Card donations can also be made online at www.post149.org by clicking on the PayPal link on the Post 149 homepage.

On September 18, 2010, SNCF is  hosting its 2nd Annual BBQ Battle. This high energy competition will be held at Nevada Partners Culinary Training Academy located at 710 W. Lake Mead Blvd from 11am-3pm. This year’s fundraiser will be hosted by comedian Sweet Lou Collins and feature some of the best barbeque restaurants and chefs in the Las Vegas Valley.The event benefits  Southern Nevada Children First (SNCF), is a local  non-profit organization, that provides long- term transitional living and life skills training to homeless pregnant and parenting teens and young adults, ages 16-22. For more information on the group click here

Matthew T. Crosson, president of the Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce, will be the featured speaker at Faith Lutheran Jr/Sr High School’s Business Advisory Council (BAC) breakfast on September 21, 2010 from 8:00am – 9:30am. Mr. Crosson was recently appointed as president and CEO of the Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce, the largest and most influential business organization in the state of Nevada. The event will be held at Faith Lutheran Jr/Sr High School’s Kalb Student Center, located inside the school’s campus at 2015 S. Hualapai Way. The event is free for Business Advisory Council members and $10 for the general public.

Las Vegas' 38th Annual Greek Food Festival sponsored by ST. John Greek Orthdox Church runs Friday, September 24th, 3pm-11pm, Saturday, September 25, 3pm-11pm, Sunday, September 26th, Noon-10pm on the beautiful Church grounds, 5300 El Camino Rd., corner of Jones and Hacienda. Three exciting days of continuous Greek dancing to two live Greek bands, fabulous Greek cuisine, Greek shops with clothing, jewelry, art and a Children's Area for the younger set have yearly attracted over 30,000 Las Vegans and Tourists. Our Theme this year is "Honoring our Military and their Loved Ones". The Festival also features a 2011 Mercedes Benz C300 Sport Sedan Raffle and a tour of our very lovely and unique Church. Admission: Adults $6, Children 12 and under Free, Military and Immediate Family with ID Free. Festival Website: www.lasvegasgreekfestival.com  Festival Information Line: (702) 221-8245.

Saturday October 2 St. Rose Dominican Hospitals 8280 West Warm Springs Road, is hosting a free “Shop A Doc” event for women who are looking for OB/GYNs. Potential patients are provided a forum for fast, informal, face-to-face interviews with several private practice OB/GYNS. Women will be able to gather the important information they need to choose a doctor for prenatal, peri- or post-menopausal management or general gynecological healthcare needs. For those not sure what type of questions should be asked, a list of questions will be provided as a guide. Representatives from the Barbara Greenspun Women's Care Centers of Excellence will be on hand to provide activities, women’s health and prenatal information. This is a first-of-its-kind event in Las Vegas and not to be missed by women in search of an OB/GYN.Reservations for this free event are required. Call 702.492.8795

In October, the NCET  for Entrepreneurship and Technology) will host its 4^th annual Entrepreneur Expo designed to help small businesses and those looking to start a business with all of the tools under one roof.  More than 100 exhibitors will be on hand to assist the expected attendance of 1,200 with everything from banking to professional services.  Please visit the website to learn about the Expo.  www.NCETexpo.org/vegas/

The Women’s Club of Summerlin, Inc., a local non-profit organization engaged in philanthropic endeavors to help the women and children of Clark County, will hold its 15^th annual charity luncheon, “Eat, Drink and Make a Difference”, on Saturday, November 6, 2010 at the J.W. Marriott Resort & Spa in Summerlin.  Baby’s Bounty, a local 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization, will be the recipient of the Women’s Club of Summerlin fundraising efforts this year. >Baby’s Bounty is the only non-profit in Clark County whose primary purpose is to provide a safe sleep environment for every infant in need. For more information click here

Saturday November 6 the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF), Nevada Chapter’s annual Walk to Cure Diabetes takes place at the UNLV campus. For more information or to sign up your as an individual, group or business click here.

The Teacher's Exchange provides resources for teachers and their students. Donations help teachers save approximately $1,600 which they typically spend out of their own pocket on classroom materials each year. For information on how you can help click here

Beginning August 1, 2010 the Las Vegas Rescue Mission will be renovating the Men’s Overnight Shelter.  The new facility will allow them to more than double their nightly capacity.   The Las Vegas Rescue Mission is excited that through the generosity of our community, they will now be able to provide more than 38,000 nightly beds each year.  In addition to overnight shelter facilities, the Mission provides between 25,000 and 28,000 meals monthly.  For more information, contact the Rescue Mission at  382-1766.

Do you love cats and kittens but don’t want to keep them forever? Do you have an extra room in your home you could share temporarily with a homeless kitty? It is kitten season and there are  lots of kittens and cats that need foster homes. Whether it's a litter of newborn kittens, an abandoned adult kitty, or an adult kitty recovering from a broken heart or broken bones, your love and support can save lives! Homeward Bound Cat Adoptions needs your help! They generally request that foster parents keep and care for the animals until they are ready to be spayed/neutered and prepared for adoption.  Sometimes animals already sterilized will be in need of foster care too, such as those recovering from medical or emotional ailments. Getting involved is easy.. Call them at 533-3440. Come visit them at our two PetSmart Adoption Centers (Craig/MLK and Eastern/Russell) on Saturdays or Sundays for a formal interview, and you'll be on your way to making a difference in the life of a kitty.

Opportunity Village, one of southern Nevada’s most celebrated charity organizations, is appealing for new donations in the wake of a devastating fire at its downtown Las Vegas thrift store The thrift store has been such an important part of the organization for the past 56 years. Fire destroyed nearly a third of the Main Street building and the roof partially collapsed..While some of the items inside were salvageable, some decorations for the annual Magical Forest holiday attraction and a set of new furniture from the World Market were destroyed..Donations are being accepted at the Oakey Campus on Oakey Boulevard, between Jones Boulevard and Torrey Pines Drive.More information on donations can be found at the Opportunity Village website or by calling 702-259-3741

The City of Las Vegas has all kinds of recreation programs for adult and kids. For a listing of what's going on click here

Nevada 2-1-1  helps the community through their health and human services help line. Since its inception in Feb. 2006, more than 260,000 people have benefited from this service that connects callers with essential information and referrals

 The mission of 2-1-1 is to provide Nevada citizens access to the following types of services:

• Basic Human Services: food banks, clothing closets, shelters, rent assistance, and utility assistance.
• Physical and Mental Health Resources: health insurance programs, Medicaid and Medicare, maternal health, Children’s Health Insurance Program, medical information lines, crisis intervention services, support groups, counseling, drug and alcohol intervention, and rehabilitation.
• Employment Support Services: financial assistance, job training, transportation assistance, and education programs.
• Support for Seniors and Persons with Disabilities: adult day care, congregate meals, Meals on Wheels, respite care, home health care, transportation, and homemaker services.
• Programs for Children, Youth and Families: childcare, after school programs, Head Start, family resource centers, summer camps and recreation programs, mentoring, tutoring, and protective services.
• Volunteer Opportunities and Donations
• Support for Community Crisis or Disaster Recovery: 2-1-1 systems in other states have proven valuable in disaster relief efforts in other communities. Nevada 2-1-1’s capabilities in this area will be developed as funding allows.

The Nevada Foreclosure Prevention Taskforce helps homeowners avoid scams and helps find reputable assistance through a HUD-approved. non-profit counselor. For details call 702/229-HOME or click here

Three Square Food Bank provides ready-to-eat meals to non-profit and faith-based organizations needs food and funds to help feed Las Vegas. For more info on how you can help click here.

Every Friday from 6pm-9pm Nevada Partnership for Homeless Youths have Feel Good Friday on the Southwest corner of Reno & Maryland Parkway for homeless and neglected youth. Outreach workers and volunteers provide homemade cookies, water, lemonade and iced tea, snack packs and personal hygiene kits while assisting youth in moving to safe and appropriate living arrangements. To help or for details on the group click here

Las Vegas Valley Humane Society has varrious programs ot spay or neuter your pets. For details click here

Clark County Development Services want to make sure you get the right permits for and home remodeling projects. Click here for more info

President Obama has asked everyone to find ways to volunteer to help their community. For ways to help out click the link below.