Donald J Pliner 2008! - WOW! The Fourth Annual Donald J Pliner Shopping Fundraiser was awesome! A Huge "Thank You!" goes out to Donald J Pliner as he attended the entire event (he even stayed longer than he was scheduled) and greeted and visited with all the shoppers. He also signed all merchandise that was purchased. Elaine Wynn, Jenna Morton, Sandy Mecca, and Susie Lee hosted the event and rallied all of their friends to come out and shop for a great cause. Other After-School All-Stars Board Members in attendance included: Kathy Harney, Judy Reich, John Pasqualotto, John & Ann Pucci, Eryn Rice-Sebilaus, Carol (Jim) Jimmerson and Tanya Flanagan. Nancy Price - Store Manager - (and the entire Pliner staff) did a fabulous job in preparing the store for the grand event. VEGAS Magazine was on hand to take photos of the event. Watch for the next issue of VEGAS Magazine for further photos and event details. Many thanks to all who helped make the fundraiser a big success! - (Event date: Oct. 3rd, 2008) (Click here for photos)

Desert Thunder 2008! - Thanks to everyone that participated in Desert Thunder 2008 at Primm Valley, NV. Hundreds of motorcycle riders came out from several states to support the event. Special thanks to the entire staff, volunteers, and board members of the Desert Thunder Charity for putting on another successful fundraiser. Also, a big "Thank You" to Jenna & Michael Morton (N9NE Group), Mike & Sandy Mecca (Planet Hollywood), Angela Chan & Lee Ann Groff-Daudet (Blue Man Group), and BODIES for their contributions to the Silent Auction portion of the fundraiser. The After-School All-Stars staff members attended the event to promote the ASAS logo and show appreciation for the event. Thanks to everyone for your help! - (Event date: Sept. 19th-21st, 2008) (Click here for Photos)

RTC Viva Bike Vegas (Click here for promo video)- benefitting the After-School All-Stars. October 25th (sat).

Blue Man Group & After-School All-Stars.

Select Media All-Stars students toured the Blue Man Group show on August 20th. The students got to experience the show from start to finish. The tour included the Blue Man Group Circle Meeting with all 65 Blue Man Group staff members present. It takes that many to put on a show. The students also got to talk to a Blue Man Actor and find out what it really is like to be in the show! The entire group also got to sit in on the pre-show sound check and equipment check. The students then got to see the Blue Man Group show at 7pm. Thanks Blue Man Group for an exciting and informative tour!

Lee Ann Groff-Daudet (Blue Man Group Corporate Office) and the Media All-Stars - pre show photo.

Media All-Stars and Mike Anderson (ASAS Staff) another pre-show photo.

For more information on the partnership between the Blue Man Group and the After-School All-Stars please call (702)-382-5447.

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Office Depot (TV News Video Here) donated 500 backpacks to the After-School All-Stars on August 19th. Thanks Office Depot! Event photos are below.

Happy Kids!

John Pucci (ASAS Co-Chair) and Jackie Locks (ASAS Executive Director) pose with the kids at the Office Depot Backpack event.

Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman talks with the After-School All-Stars kids at Office Depot.

John Pucci (ASAS Co-Chair), Shawn Cardinal (Mrs. Wynn's Office), Jackie Locks (ASAS Executive Director), Dale Redden (Office Depot), Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman, Brian & Eric (Office Depot) and Jen Sayer (ASAS Staff) pose with the ASAS kids and the new backpacks.

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The Donald J Pliner Fundraiser will be held on October 3rd at the Forum Shops at Caesars Palace. Please call the After-School All-Stars (702) 382-5447 for details and to RSVP.

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Desert Thunder will be held on September 12-14 at Primm Valley. Proceeds from this annual fundraiser will benefit the After-School All-Stars. Click here for details.

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The RTC VIVA BIKE VEGAS will be held on October 25th. Proceeds from the Bike Race will benefit the After-School All-Stars. Click here for RTC VIVA BIKE VEGAS Bike Race Details.

"What's Cool at School!" featuring the After-School All-Stars (Orr Middle School All-Star Summer Camp (July 2008)

Click for video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OBGugV3SVpg

"What's Cool at School!" featuring the After-School All-Stars
Monday, May 05, 2008

CBS TV "What's Cool at School!"
Thursday, April 17, 2008

The local CBS TV hit series "What's Cool at School!" anchored by Dave McCann came to CP Squires today (April 17th) to film the After-School All-Stars Scottish Dance program. The kids performed their dance routines and also got to answer questions on camera about the program. Thanks CBS & Dave McCann for choosing the After-School All-Stars at CP Squires ES for the next series of "What's Cool at School!". The program will air in May of 2008 (TV "Sweeps" Month), local air time and dates will be available soon.

After-School All-Stars from Orr Middle School & Photo Shoot for BillBoards and new web site design

After-School All-Stars Tour the Titanic Exhibit

The JD Smith MS Media All-Stars toured the Titanic Exhibit on April 9th. The Titanic Exhibit combines history, real artifacts, and spectacular presentation to create a fabulous tour! The Media All-Stars enjoyed the tour! Thank You Premier Exhibits for your hospitality!

PK Bike Day - After-School All-StarsTV News Clips -

PK Bike Day & After-School All-Stars
Sunday, March 30, 2008

Media All-Stars attend the Mint 400 Race Tech/Registration/Media Day
Friday, March 28, 2008

After-School All-Stars from Orr MS tour Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts

After-School All-Stars & Lifetime Adventures go to Lake Mead!
Wednesday, March 19, 2008

The After-School All-Stars Students in the Lifetime Adventures Program went to Lake Mead on March 19th. The day was beautiful with calm winds and moderate temperatures. The National Park Service and Forever Earth (UNLV Program) combined efforts with the After-School All-Stars to make the day especially fun, exciting, and educational for all. The students learned about water quality and water testing at Lake Mead. Plus, the kids got to ride on a wonderful house boat courtesy of Forever Earth. Additional activities included: Hoover Dam history, fish identification, and hiking at the Kingman wash / lakeshore. Many Thanks to Jenny Martin, Hal & Tamy Edwards, Captain Larry, Dave Block, Daphne, and Ranger Sky. Also, look in your local VIEW Newspaper next week for complete coverage. Some photos are included below from the field trip.