The second annual Weim & Wine event, produced by the Las Vegas Weimaraner Club & Rescue, is slated for Saturday, October 4, 2008 from 6pm to 9pm at the Kennedy Estate, 5565 El Camino Road, Las Vegas.  This yearly fund raiser helps support the group’s efforts to provide sanctuary, veterinary care and adoption services for Weimaraners and mixed breeds in need.

Sponsored by a number of local companies including Metro Pizza, the Kennedy Estate and Petrographique.com, Weim & Wine is open to the entire community.  Tickets are $35 in advance for adults and $10 for children under 12.  Guests of the event enjoy select wines, food and goodie bags.  The event also features a silent auction and live entertainment.

“We are really pleased at the support we’ve gotten so far for this year’s event,” said Club President Jocelyn Arter.  “Last year’s event helped us raise almost $10,000 and, thanks to the community, we are on track to meet and possibly surpass that mark this year.”

According to Arter, Las Vegas Weimaraner Club & Rescue is an all-volunteer organization dedicated to rescuing unwanted Weimaraners and mixes.  The group finds temporary shelter for the animals and provides veterinary care, evaluation, training and help in finding permanent homes for the dogs in its charge. 

Arter said the group has been more challenged in recent months because of the increasing number of abandoned animals in the Las Vegas Valley.  “The difficulties in the housing market and the economy have led to a number of people loosing their home and therefore their dogs,” Arter explained.  “We are working harder than ever to make sure these animals get boarding and shelter and are able to become physically and emotionally healthy to become members of new, permanent families,” she said.

Platinum sponsors for Weim & Wine 2008 include Harrah’s Entertainment, Loews Hotel, David Dees, Lucky Dog Magazine, HPNOTIQ Liquor, Agua Luca Cachaca, Luna Azul Tequila, PAMA Pomegranate Liquer, Schmooze Artist, Kimberly Michele, Paws N Claws, The Skin Institute, It’s Just Lunch, and Las Vegas Athletic Club.

Tickets for adults are $35 in advance online at http://www.weimwine.com or $40 at the door.  More information is available by calling (702) 280-6946 or emailing vegasweimrescue@hotmail.com.

“Free Things To Do in Las Vegas” List
Fremont Street Experience tops MSN Travel’s “Free Things to Do in Las Vegas” list at the No. 1 spot, showing that the original downtown Vegas remains the must-see attraction to experience..
 
The article highlights Fremont Street Experience’s true, “vintage Vegas-feel” including some of Las Vegas’ most historic hotel-casinos.
 
“Head downtown for this hourly light-and-sound show near some of Vegas’ oldest casinos,” MSN wrote about Fremont Street Experience.  “Glitter is everywhere here, as millions of neon lights illuminate the heart of downtown Vegas.”
 
“It’s an honor to be recognized by MSN as the top free entertainment venue in Las Vegas, especially considering the number of high-quality attractions here,” said Jeff Victor, President of Fremont Street Experience. “Approximately 18 million people a year visit Fremont Street and we look forward to welcoming new and returning guests.  There is a party every night on Fremont Street Experience where everyone can experience the original and real Las Vegas.”
 
Fremont Street Experience is a five-block long urban pedestrian mall that connects the 10 downtown hotel-casinos – Binion’s, California, Fitzgeralds, Four Queens, Fremont, Golden Gate, Golden Nugget, Main Street Station, Plaza and Vegas Club.
 
The featured attraction of Fremont Street Experience is Viva Vivsion, the world’s largest video screen which is 1,500 feet long and suspended 90 feet above the mall. The light & sound shows developed specifically for Viva Vision are displayed on a 12.5-million-light LED screen accompanied by a 550,000-watt sound system.
 
Two new hit shows playing nightly on Viva Vision are “A Tribute To Queen,” featuring the songs “We Will Rock You” and “We Are The Champions,” and “Don McLean’s American Pie” featuring the namesake rock anthem.
 
“Our two new Viva Vision shows have been a big new attraction for Fremont Street Experience,” Victor said.  “We have taken rock anthems and made one-of-a-kind gigantic music videos that people can only experience here.  Thousands of people are coming downtown each night to see these new shows and we have three additional shows in production that will debut this fall.”
 
The free Viva Vision shows run nightly at the top of the hour from nightfall to midnight.
 
MSN Travel’s list incorporated the Top 11 free attractions in The Entertainment Capital of the World, including other prominent Las Vegas attractions such as the fountains at the Bellagio, the lion habitat at MGM Grand, the aquarium at The Mirage and The Sirens of TI.

$150,000 In Cash Prizes
Silver Legacy Resort Casino knows how to throw a party - a $250,000 VIP Platinum Slot Invitational Party in fact.

During the event, Silver Legacy gave away 21 cash prizes including
$75,000 to Leo S. from California who said, “he couldn’t wait to spend
the money on his family.”

Other big winners included Barbara R. from California who won $20,000 and wanted to continue to gamble with her winnings.

Craig T., also from California, won $10,000 and had no special plans for his winnings at thetime, o

Jerry’s Nugget Casino is offering a discount to active and non-active members of the military at Jerry’s Famous Coffee Shop and Uncle Angelo’s Pizza Joint.

The More Club Military Discount program will grant active members of the military a 25 percent discount on meals purchased at either restaurant. Non-active military, including veterans and retired personnel, will receive a 15 percent discount. The discount is eligible on dine-in orders of $10 or more and includes food and all beverage choices with the exception of food specials inside Jerry’s Famous Coffee Shop. Customers who wish to participate in this promotion should present their military ID, along with their More Club card, to the More Club counter for enrollment. Once enrolled, participants can swipe their More Club card at the main kiosk to receive a discount ticket. One discount ticket may be used per customer per day.

“This is a great way to show our appreciation to More Club members that have been or are currently in the military. With the upcoming Veteran’s Day holiday, it is our way to say, ‘Thank you,’” commented Peter DeMangus, general manager at Jerry’s Nugget. 

These discount levels are valid through Tuesday, November 11, 2008. Following Veteran’s Day, the discount amounts will be 20 percent and 10 percent for active and non-active military, respectively.