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Just a reminder to sign up for our Summer Book in a Box series! This is a fun way to fill the hole that Growing Book by Book leaves with us all during the summer months while it is on pause.

All Book in a Box kits are on a first come, first serve basis so go ahead and get registered!

To register: www.nvhandsandvoices.org/events

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Our June ASL for Parents session will be on Tuesday the 30th! Don't miss it! Zoom link and topics at bit.ly/aslforparents

Sharing…Free Summer Meals!!

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Juneteenth Sign Lighting Ceremony

For the Deaf and HOH community 🎶✊🏽

The 25th Annual Las Vegas Juneteenth Festival is FREE to attend for the outdoor festival and vendor marketplace 🎪✨

But if you want to see Christopher Williams live in concert, that indoor show is NOT free 🎤🚫

🎤 Live R&B Concert Lineup
📍 Myron’s at The Smith Center (361 Symphony Park Ave)
📅 Saturday, June 20, 2026
🕓 4:00 PM & 7:00 PM
💲 $25 per person 💵

Christopher Williams will be performing with Kyss Kyss & the Squad and Unc & the Nephews 🎶🔥

All ticket sales support the Rainbow Dreams Educational Foundation 💛

Get all details and tickets here: https://june19lv.com/ 🌐
ASL Communication is working on getting ASL interpreters . Thanks for your patience. 🤟🏽

🎭✨ Sharing an awesome opportunity for the DHH and CODA community ✨🎭

Professional theater creatives with experience from Phantom of the Opera are developing a new musical that includes Deaf representation and ASL 🤟🏽

They are currently looking for youth for a 2-week workshop happening July 20–31, 2026 in Las Vegas 🎬🎶

They especially hope to find:
⭐ CODA youth ages 11–15
⭐ Kids/teens who can sing, dance, or act
⭐ Strong personalities and creative youth
⭐ ASL knowledge is a huge plus 🤟🏽

One of the main characters is a CODA boy who interprets for his Deaf sister throughout the show ❤️

There are also roles for teen dancers/singers and other fun energetic personalities 💃🏽🕺🏽🎤

🚗 A fuel stipend will be provided.

Auditions can be done in person or online 💻✨ They will provide choreography videos ahead of time.

If interested, please contact:
📧 [email protected]

Please direct all questions to them directly. Feel free to share with families, CODAs, DHH youth, and the Deaf community 🙌🏽💛

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Clark County is launching a free late-night recreation program for teens this summer at four community centers across the Las Vegas Valley.

Beginning June 9 through July 31, teens ages 13–18 can participate in free activities from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. at the Cambridge, Torrey Pines, Walnut, and Whitney recreation centers. Programs include basketball, boxing, DJ classes, fitness training, mentorship opportunities, and workshops.

Clark County officials say the initiative was created in partnership with Las Vegas Metropolitan Police after reviewing crime data and identifying areas experiencing increases in youth violence. The goal is to provide safe, structured activities for teenagers during summer evenings while school is out.

Participation is free, though parents must complete a one-time registration before teens attend. Walk-ins are welcome.

Officials say the program will be evaluated throughout the summer and could expand to additional recreation centers in the future if successful.

📍 Participating locations:
• Cambridge Recreation Center
• Torrey Pines Resource Community Center
• Walnut Recreation Center
• Whitney Recreation Center

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The Secretary of State's office has updated the Video Interpretation Hotline, which allows voters to access video interpretation in their primary language, including ASL. A link to the webpage for the video service is provided, and a flyer is attached below.

🖤❤️💚 Community Event Share ❤️💚🖤

Sharing this upcoming 25th Annual Las Vegas Juneteenth Festival with the community, especially our Deaf and Black Deaf community. This looks like a wonderful opportunity to celebrate freedom, culture, and unity together.

📅 Saturday, June 20, 2026
🕓 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM
📍 Symphony Park – Downtown Las Vegas
🎟️ FREE Admission

There will be live entertainment, food vendors, local businesses, and family-friendly activities.

Everyone is welcome! 🤟🏾✨ Whether you're Deaf, hard of hearing, or hearing, come out and enjoy this community celebration.

Please note: I am sharing this event for community awareness. This event is hosted by the Las Vegas Juneteenth Festival organizers.

🤟🏾 ASL Accessibility: Deaf attendees who need accommodations are encouraged to contact the event organizers. Deaf People of Color Connecting,LLC-DPOCC is also working to promote accessibility for this community event.

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