25 Years....

 

2015 is a big year for many people, things, and events turning 25. So, who/what is celebrating this milestone? Here are a few that mean something to us:

• The Hubble Space Telescope – See some of the incredible images that have since been a result of this launch: http://hubble25th.org/images/ 
• The biggest Mobilization of LGBT Rights Support – In 1990, the World Health Organization removed “homosexuality” from its International Classification of Diseases. This was a milestone in the slow change toward acceptance of homosexuality (and other LGBTQ identifications)
• Jamba Juice! We at CCC love our fruit smoothies (and we are grateful for our employees who keep us informed of the “Secret Menu” flavor options)!
• The TV shows “Twin Peaks,” “Beverly Hills 90210,” “Law & Order,” and “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air.” How many people still know all the words to the latter’s theme song?
•  Speaking of songs… “U Can’t Touch This” by  M.C. Hammer, “Ice Ice Baby” by Vanilla Ice, “Vogue” by Madonna, “Love Shack” by the B-52s, and “Opposites Attract” by Paula Abdul
• Video game must-haves: Super Nintendo, Game Boy, and Sega Genesis
• The movies “Home Alone,” “Pretty Woman,” “Ghost,”, “Goodfellas,” and “Edward Scissorhands”
• The books “Jurassic Park” by Michael Crichton, “Oh, the Places You’ll Go” by Dr. Seuss, and the magazine, “Martha Stewart Living”
• The first ever Web Page (Psst: Check out CCC’s current page: www.cccofsn.org!)
• Community Counseling Center!!!

Yes, we are turning 25 this year--TODAY!--and we couldn’t be more excited! We hope you will join in our excitement too and partake in some of our events this year to celebrate!  We have a lot in store, starting with our “25 for 25 Campaign” going on now through the end of the year. Please visit http://cccofsn.wix.com/ccc-new#!25-for-25/clyu for more information on how you can donate to CCC!

Today, CCC is throwing its 25^th Birthday Bash! This event will be held from 4:00 – 6:30 pm at CCC’s main office (714 E. Sahara Avenue; Las Vegas, NV 89104) and will feature hors d’oeuvres, raffles, words from former mayor and Las Vegas icon Oscar Goodman, and the unveiling of our brand new Donor Wall! This event is FREE, so stop by for a quick visit, or stay the whole time. Everyone is invited, and we hope to see you!

Lastly (for now), SAVE THE DATE because “Bite” is COMING! That’s right, CCC’s fabulous annual gala “Bite at the Museum” is returning for its 5^th year on September 12, 2015 at the amazing Nevada State Museum (located at the Springs Preserve). Details are forthcoming, but be sure to put us on your calendar, as this is sure to be the best and biggest “Bite” ever!

Stay tuned for more… 

-ASM