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Click to tweet: (http://ctt.ec/Siszc) Linda Smith of @OppVillageLV was honored to speak at the “Celebration of Life” event for René Angélil at the @ColosseumatCP.   LAS VEGAS – On Wednesday, February 3, Linda Smith, Senior Executive Vice President of Opportunity Village, was a featured speaker at Caesars’ and AEG’s “Celebration of Life” event for René Angélil at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace. “It was truly an honor to be asked to be a featured speaker last night at this beautiful and moving farewell celebration,” Smith said. “Both René and Celine have been loyal champions of Opportunity Village and the wonderful...

ATTENTION: ALL WORKING MEDIA, CAMERA CREWS AND STILL PHOTOGRAPHERS   ***MEDIA ALERT***MEDIA ALERT***MEDIA ALERT***MEDIA ALERT***   Opportunity Village Clients Learn How to Exercise their Right to Vote WHAT:  Throughout January and February, OVIPs at multiple Opportunity Village campuses are going to learn how to exercise their right to vote. In partnership with the Nevada Disability Advocacy & Law Center (NDALC) and the Clark County Election Department, voting machines will be brought to the Opportunity Village campuses where OVIPs will be educated on the voting system, election process and have the chance to practice voting. This self-empowering endeavor is hosted by...

Carlos Santana and Hermes Music Donate Instruments to Opportunity Village’s Fine and Performing Arts Program   LAS VEGAS – Yesterday legendary musician Carlos Santana visited the Engelstad Campus of Las Vegas’ most notable charity – Opportunity Village. After a heartfelt and touching tour of the facility with Opportunity Village executives Ed Guthrie and Linda Smith, Santana was treated to a moving performance by Opportunity Village’s new performing arts group, The OVertones. The group performed a special medley of some of Santana’s greatest hits, which he was truly honored and humbled to experience. The visit featured a donation of more than...

Presidential Candidate Dr. Ben Carson’s Wife Visits Opportunity Village LAS VEGAS – On Tuesday, August 4, Candy Carson, a graduate of Yale University and former concert violinist toured the Opportunity Village Engelstad Campus and performed a short program. The Opportunity Village’s Village Blend vocal group performed an opening number before Carson took the stage. At the conclusion of the program, Chief Development Officer Linda Smith and CEO Edward Guthrie of Opportunity Village presented Carson a handmade scarf by Amanda D., an OVIP artist in the organization’s Fine and Performing Arts program.   Carson is the wife of presidential candidate Dr....

LAS VEGAS – Candy Carson, a graduate of Yale University and former concert violinist will be touring the Opportunity Village Engelstad Campus on Tuesday, August 4. In addition to her tour, she will also perform a short program at 10:00 a.m. Candy is the wife of presidential candidate Dr. Ben Carson. Dr. Carson toured the campus in May and hosted a fundraiser for Opportunity Village. If you are interested in a tour call 702-259-3741 or email tours@opportunityvillage.org.