[ music ] good tuesday morning, everybody. that was the fall of the final riviera tower. wow! >> not a good morning if you're the riviera tower. >> no. there is nothing left of it today. cleaning crews have been removing the last of the hotel. you thought you had a bad morning. what time did that happen? >> 2 a.m. >> yeah. that's prime time for implosions. there you go. there it is. good luck trying to clean that up, kids. looks like my desk at home. >> looks like your desk in the office. >> looks like every place i ever

good-bye, riviera. we'll see what ends up going there. the cyclical thing about vegas. some properties, they have other plans for them. and that is one of them. >> the engineering of that explosion is fascinating to me. >> we've got implosions down. we do that pretty well. >> yeah. >> welcome. thank you for joining us this morning. i'm shawn tempesta. >> i'm j.j. snyder. good morning. >> coming up this morning on the "morning blend," party for a cause. the fun event that helps local animals. >> plus release the super hero inside of you. the springs reserve. >> look at the kids, they're ready to go. >> cute! >> but first our topic for the day, shawn, i went on the set of "who wants to be a millionaire last week." >> the jealousy seeping. >> otherwise you would have been there with me, but you were out of town. but i took your spirit there with me. it's super cool. as you know, it's at the valley las vegas. the coolest thing was the executive producer told me they

in connecticut, put it in tractor-trailers, drove it out here, put it down on the jubilee stage, like where the dancers dance, and they had like an inch on one side and an inch on the other. it fit perfectly. >> wow. and does the set look as big as it does on tv? >> i'm saying it looks a little smaller. but it's so impressive because every inch of it is lit up. it's worth going to be in the audience just to see the game show lighting effect. >> oh, yeah. >> it's >> and to meet chris harrison, who is fantastic. >> yes, the host. >> i've been on a lot of sets, as you know. a genuinely nice, nice guy. we have him speaking here. he's so passionate about being in las vegas. like truly. i asked him how the audience changed for him this year being in las vegas. so here he goes. >> you think, vegas, right, that's a shot in the arm of the that is the ultimate shot in the arm. i've just seen such a spark with our audiences that have come in here because it's an attraction.

day. you come in and see a taping of millionaire. the audiences have been on fire. we've got local contestants from here in nevada. but also so many tourists come through, we've been able to test people and found tourists that want to be on the show. it really has been a win-win on really every angle. >> nice. >> fun, right? >> yeah. >> so i talked to a lot of the people who were in line and waiting to go in and be audience and it really was a mix, a lot of locals, like at least 50% locals. one gal was celebrating her dad's birthday. then y traveled to las vegas. this one guy i talked to has auditioned to be a contestant on the show. you can go to the audience and also audition to be the audience. >> you can be both. >> yes. you have to be in the audience to audition to be a contestant. >> aha. >> this guy has auditioned to be a contestant 16 times. >> has he ever made it on the show? >> he hasn't made it on the show. i said, i'm going to quiz you to get you ready. he was there again.

here. >> which city is located furthest west? is it reno, nevada, spokane, washington, los angeles, california or san diego. >> i'm going to say los angeles. >> it would be reno nevada. you go south from reno, you will be in the pacific ocean just west of los angeles. >> i don't want to say that if you get on the show today it was because i helped you warm up. but that might have been the case. >> it's possible. thank you >> somebody get me -- i googled it. it's true. >> that's insane. >> i know. reno is farther west. i know. it's shocking. so the neat thing was you might do really well on this show actually. >> if they'd let me. >> i think maybe you should -- would you be able to be a continental testant? you couldn't do it. okay. i bet there is plenty of people out there, though, around vegas. you have from now until

either go watch a show be filmed -- we're talk being season 15. if you're a bachelor fan, you have to get down there 'cause he's a charmer. boy. is that guy a charmer. he is smooth. he really builds the suspense with the contestants. >> of course. >> he makes you nervous. >> yeah. it's the whole thing in your stomach. this mistake that i'm about to make is going to cost me a million dollars. >> yeah. but they're all very excited. truly excited. it's a natural fit to be shoow here. >> of course. >> i tald producer, james rollly, a lovely guy. and regarding being a contestant, 'cause he goes out and searches for contestants. this is what he told me and surprises me and why i think you might do well. >> the perfect millionaire contestant for us, it's not about knowledge. this is not a game of knowing a bunch of facts. that's a big misconception of the millionaire is actually a game of range. you will do really well in this show if you know a little bit about a lot of things.

a lot of things. >> see? that's why i think you'd do well. >> good-bye. 'cause if i leave now, i can actually be on the show. then if i come back, i'll help buy some new couches. by the way, we have to give a shout out to andy almsly, he's the guy that built the set way back when. he is las vegas. he lives in las vegas. he did the idol set and other sets. >> kudos to him. it's a gorgeous set. >> it is very cool. >> you could see >> if they're a millionaire, we should get 10%. if you take this information and you become a millionaire, we get 10%. >> and new couches here on the show. >> tickets. visit their web site or go on their facebook page and sign. try to be a millionaire contestant. that would be pretty cool, huh? >> it would be the best. right now, shawn, bam! pow! boom! >> woman. >> if you are in touch with your inner super hero like shawn here

then gather up all your caped crusaders this weekend and head down to the super hero summer sendoff at springs preserve sponsored by barrett gold. >> the kids are ready to go. we're ready to go. two real life super heros, chris sakmar and leslie maple is the manager of communications and corporate affairs. great having you both. >> you revealed my secret identity. >> i'm so sorry. >> what's your super hero name? >> i'm just kind o the spirit. >> it's nice. >> the cape is empowering. >> it is. they have some extras if you would like to try it out. >> oh, yeah! >> blue, blue, red, green. >> i'll let shawn. he's picky about his capes. >> fantastic. so explain super hero weekend to us. >> super hero weekend is this coming weekend, 20th and 21st at springs preserve. we're going to be offering

shows, craft and activities for the kids. all free to get in. >> isn't there a wonder woman event? >> yes. we're gog have a wonder woman story time. are you looking forward to that one? >> yes. >> good. we'll have characters, photo opportunities. we'll have kids who are fans and can meet their super hero friends. it's a great end to the summer before we get them ready for school. >> can i just say the fact that she's wearing a gold cape i so -- >> thank you. >> oh, my gosh. >> explain the partnership between you and springs preserve. how did that all happen? >> barrett gold worked with us for a number of years. it's a really natural fit for us. they do a lot of work in stem education and sustainability which goes well with what we do in our mining operations. we're celebrating our first year in southern nevada. so we thought this would be a fun way to celebrate that with our partners at springs preserve

to be a part of the super hero weekend? >> well, i am looking forward to seeing wonder woman as well. i'm also hoping maybe batman and captain america might be there, too. >> nice. >> again, we're really community oriented and we've had a good partnership with springs preserve. it's a god way for us to celebrate our first year here. >> there are going to be really fun crafts as well. >> yes. >> tell me about that. >> if you have an aspiring super hero, you can bring them wn the springs preservation this weekend and they can make their own capes. they can make some masks and enjoy a little frozen treat. all for free. sendoff the summer. >> and las vegas review journal said you were the best place to take an out of town guest. that's pretty awesome. >> it is. it's something we're proud of. it's a nice escape from what you would consider the las vegas. >> this city is filled with places to bring out of town

[ laughter ] >> i was very impressed with that, too. yes, the cape. >> i was very impressed with that as well. i was looking you up online yesterday because i get to visit, as i mentioned before. and i couldn't believe you have a lot of acres and you're really quite central in town. >> oh, yes. >> unique spot. >> yeah. 180 acres located a mile or so away from downtown right on valley view in the 95 freeway. you can't miss us. when you drive by get off when you see big hila monster on the side. >> it's one of those places if you're new to the valley and are like it's all concrete. just no nature. oh, my goodness, you go into springs preserve, you're just transport to do a different place. it's really incredible. >> and that would be why you want to bring visitors there. >> of course. bring yourself there. >> let me show you something about las vegas you didn't know,

>> absolutely. >> will you tell me a little about the history of the preserve? >> the preserve is 180 acres. so it's a large site. it really is the home of the first nonnative people that moved to las vegas. different times of year it was owned by some of the famous las vegassans who streets and schools are named after. places that lived at the site. originally at different times it was a ranch. it was a place -- there is still historic cottages and things located on preserve was designated as a national historic site and overseen by the water district. they thought it would be a great opportunity to build a facility that demonstrates how people can live kind of in harmony with the desert instead of in defiance of it. they built a museum that's a little bit of something for everybody. there is botanical gardens, sustainability lessons all found on property. >> how nice we get to share it. >> no question. great having both of you.

of your cape. >> it happens this saturday and sunday from 10:00 a.m. to 6 p.m admission is free. check out more details on their web site or facebook page. super hero costumes are encouraged but not required. >> still to come on the "morning blend," charity for a howling good time. helping refuge dogs dogs in soun everyone wants better chicken. it's true! and that's what you get at subway with the new chicken caes rotisserie-style chicken that's raised without antibiotics. a savory caesar sauce, melted provolone and parmesan cheese.

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president brian patchett, along with amanda shipp and her son. good morning, everybody. >> great having you. >> good morning. >> brian, tell us about easter seals in southern nevada and what the mission is. >> the mission of easter seals is to help children and adults with disabilities become more independent every day. that's what we do. and as a person with a disability, i am so passionate about what we do. we serve over 8500 children and adults in nevada every year. >> that's fantastic. so you have kids to camp. what makes it so special? >> i love camp. i still love camp. i love to camp. we all learn so much when we're camping. we want that experience to be wonderful for everyone, including kids with disabilities. so over the years we've always looked to do things that help to make that possible. so this year we're excited, the 18th through the 22nd, this week we're going to have 20 kids up at camp having a wonderful time doing all kinds of things, playing all kinds of different games and it's gonna

>> i love the camp, too. i have fond memory. >> i remember summer car. i always had fun going on the bus every day to camp. lot of fun. there was one camp, but that was a different one. there was another one, it was great. i liked it. >> i just remember it was a new group of people and getting to be in the outdoors. tell me about this camp this week that's very exciting. what will those 20 kids be spending their time doing? >> they're gonna do lots of fun things. i asked him what favorite things was. >> okay. okay. my favorite part about camp is water balloons. >> oh, yes! >> have my own buck making friends. >> lot of things. >> archery. >> that's my favorite. >> summer camp, oh, my goodness. are you good? >> yes. >> oh, man. we should have an art shop.

fire department coming up to spend a day with fire trucks. >> that's cool. >> yes! >> that's awesome. >> a the super hero shoes are fantastic. >> yeah. is there any way we can get those shoes? [ laughter ] we like your shoes, but your smile really takes the cake, i have to say. >> let's talk about the change that you've seen postcamp for kayson and how special is it? >> absolutely. he started with easter seals at the age of six weeks old. so we're so excited about having a new chapter in his life of kids camp. he has never been before. this will be his first experience. >> no way! >> yeah. >> it's going to be pretty cool. >> are you packed? >> yes. [ laughter ] >> wow! >> this is exciting. you're gonna have a lot of fun. >> yes. the easter seals staff, again, he started at six weeks.

and the growth. look where he's at. and they continue to explore and design new activities for people with disabilities. we're just pleased that he's part of this program. >> that's phenomenal. >> we're looking at a clown here. >> and an event with ringling brothers & barnum & bailey circus? >> absolutely. we've done that as well. that's part of what we do for recreation for kids with disabilities. >> you have an event coming up as well. >> yes. we have cheers to chocolate in henderson to raise money. that will be great, live mus what i love are video games from the '80s on free play. i love that. then our zombie run, which will be in october. so october 22. we're working with the city. we're gonna be dressing up as zombies and running. great event. >> that is so much fun! have you done that before? that's a great idea. >> i love it. usually zombies that i'm involved with also involves nerve guns. but i'm not sure. [ laughter ] >> listen, i heard '80s games, you and i, donkey kong challenge.

does, you need raise money for because this is not cheap. >> right. >> and how can people give back beyond these events? >> obviously participating in the events is a wonderful thing. but you can volunteer with easter seals. you can come and be part of what we're doing with our programs and you can give directly. you can contact us directly here in southern nevada. 702-870-7050. go to our web site, eastersealsnevada.org. see us on facebook, twitter. we're all over the place. and those donations, this is every dollar we get goes directly to programs and services. >> wow. >> as ceo, i don't want us to have a lot of overhead. most of what we do is community based. >> that's great. it's great having you guys. thank you so much. kayson, have fun. >> we're excited for you. we want you to come back and tell us a camp story. >> yes. don't bring back a water balloon. >> bring me a smore. >> great having you. >> thank you. >> kids to camp happens this thursday and runs through

through donations. if you would like to make one for yourself or help out in any other way, call the number or head to the web site on your screen. easter seals is also on facebook and twitter. >> and up next on the "morning blend," the exciting event that helps local animals find forever homes. >> are you on facebook or twitter? >> of course. >> you can like or follow us. >> lvmorningblend on twitter.

get ready to have a howling good time in honor of lone woof rescue. >> this saturday is your chance to rock out with some fantastic local bands and raise some much needed money.

is founder of lone woof rescue, jim dahlund and marketing director, nicki hiers. good morning, you guys. >> good morning. >> who is this beautiful, beautiful dog? >> this is lucy. >> so sweet. >> this dog is so adorable. how can we help a puppy like lucia here? what's her story? >> lucia is going on four years old. she was rescued off of death row in a high kill in 2013. she's been looking for a home for three years now. >> no kidding. >> oh, my. >> her and her mother both. >> she's such --nately, she has cancer. mast cell cancer. >> oh, no. >> we're looking to raise money to help with her vet care and doing diagnosis and surgery and try to keep her going for a few more years. >> absolutely. >> how did you discover she had

cancer. it's hereditary. we rescued her mother and her together. >> you've been at this now for quite a bit of time, obviously taking care of these dogs. it's not inexpensive. >> no, it's not. >> care is our biggest expense. making sure that they're all healthy and they're all well taken care of until we can find them that forever home. >> all the love here. >> she's a mommy. j.d., you have a special for bully breeds. why is that? >> i just saw what was happening to the breed and how they were being, you know, just misused. >> miscategorized as well. >> right. >> you can tell she doesn't have a mean bone in her body. >> not at all. >> hi, mama. such a sweetheart. >> she's so smooth. you just want to love her. >> so cute. you have a ranch where you actually have these pets.

valley. we have about 30 of them out there right now. >> no kidding. >> they're free range. >> not quite. [ laughter ] >> they try to be. >> they all have their own enclosures and misting systems to keep them cool in the summer that we've made, you know. kind of i guess you could say we kind of mcguyed it. >> you're the mc >> fantastic. >> somebody like lucia here what, would be the right home for her? >> well, she needs to have somebody that understands what she's going through and medical care that's gonna come along with it. and somebody that has sort of an active lifestyle because she does have a lot of energy still. you couldn't tell that she's even sick. she loves to run and play and

just play with her toys and she loves people. she loves kids. she's just a great dog. >> she is a great dog. >> she's wondering what this is. [ laughter ] >> there it is. (barking). >> it's okay, mama. >> you want to make sure you get word out about your foundation and raise money. >> we have an a event saturday night. it saloon. we have six bands, seven bands. >> we just added another one. we have seven different bands playing. we have the best local bands las vegas has to offer. so excited about this. the best. >> what is the cost of the event and where can people get tickets? >> the event is $10 at the door. ten dollars will also get awe free raffle ticket. 425 fremont street, upstairs above hen see's.

unbelieve raffle gifts coming in. we're going to be doing a chinese raffle. you know, where you can pick the items you want to put your tickets in. >> yes, absolutely. >> as well as the random raffles. we've got autographed guitars, harley-davidson has donated an educational -- >> motorcycle rider's edge safety course. >> terry vader even donated for us. we're so excited. lisa. >> and lisa sutton, we sure do. we're very excited that their schedules are crazy. for them to take the time to do this for us is just unbelievable. we're so grateful. >> i think it's great you have so much support behind you and thank you guys so much for what you do to help these dogs. >> thanks for the rescue. >> well, the next event -- we do

we do adoption events every saturday and sunday at two different locations. and then our next thing we're working on is trying to get a booth together for bike fest. so we're looking for sponsors and, you know, businesses that would like to help out and get there advertising out there. we'll put them on our web site with a link to their web site and we'll help get them out there. >> by the way, the event this weekend, who headlines? >> the las vegas. >> they're fantastic! >> we know these guy. >> our co- headliner is cracker man. >> what? >> we have tail gun smashing alice. we have nebula x. we have bong. we have mr. mystery. it's going to be great. >> this is awesome! this this is going to be

>> have a good show. it's happening this saturday starting at 8 p.m tickets are $10 at the door. for more information on lone woof rescue, head to the web site or call the number on your screen. couple of community events to tell you about before we head to break. first bowling for a cause. right now when you rent bowling shoes through august and september, proceeds will help benefit nevada special olympics. they're hoping to compete in the 2017 world w austria. >> some sad news to share with you this morning. last week we introduced to you jackie. she was training for a race, 640 miles from vegas to reno. you may remember her. it was to support veterans training fund. while training, she was critically injured in an accident. a veteran's training fund has approved a go fund me account in her name to assist her with medical bills. 100% of the proceeds will go back to her.

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learning to live with diabetes can be a major questions of when to eat, glucose levels and exercise require management. southern nevada health district has developed a program that helps you take control of your diabetes. >> that's right. it's called care4life. here to tell us all about it is rayleen earney, health educator from the southern nevada health district, as well as larry wagman, a participant in the program. great having both of you. how are you? >> good. thank you for having us. >> explain care4life to us.

i know when my dad was diagnosed, he was overwhelmed. there is a lot of information to take on. >> absolutely. so what we want to do do at the health district is bring awe program to help manage diabetes. so instead of having to go to a class, the information comes to you. tips to eat better, get moving, and really control that blood sugar so you don't have health complications. >> you've done this very modernly. i'm very impressed with their technology because this is online and it's an app that you use yourself. >> that's correct. absolutely. so you can participate on your computer or download it and get text messages on your phone. >> larry, you were like all right. i got diabetes. this whole doing the management thing is for the birds. there's got to be a better way. and you found a better way. how did you connect and learn with the care4life program? >> well, i became active in the care4life through a friend of mine, dr. ruben, who is like my hero.

he got me involved in this. care4life, i've been a diabetic for 54 years. >> wow. >> i just figured out the last seven months, 45 pounds and six inches off my list. by not eating any bread. bread and sodas. >> that's it? i'm going to stop eating bread and sodas. >> look at that. >> are those your pants? >> those are my pants. that's on tv. i didn't know that. [ laughter >> it's great. >> congratulations! that's quite the feat. >> how did you did -- you used care4life. what were the most important tips that you learned? >> the most important tips were the fact that i get every morning at 9:00 o'clock it reminds me to take my medication. during the day it tells me to check my blood sugar before lunch, check it after lunch, check it before dinner. and it gives you tips on what to eat and what not to eat.

have learned in -- by having a diabetic is you can have diabetes and live with it if you exercise and if you do something with your life. a lot of people with diabetes, especially my age, we're tired. we sit home. we do nothing. >> become a lump. >> we become a lump. a couch potato. that's where i gained my weight. by losing weight and getting things to do, i volunteer with the police departments. >>re volunteers positions you can do. but in volunteering with metro, i will walk the airport and i walk five miles. >> there we go. in air conditioned. >> right. at that me it's a country club because i work at the airport and it's fun. but i do other things. we give handicapped parking tickets out. but it gets us out of the house in the morning. >> of course. >> and this is what you have to do.

somewhat personal. you were wanting to control your diabetes. >> i wanted to control my diabetes because i want -- i have a wife, i have wonderful kids. i want to see them grow old with me. >> certainly. is this you and your wife? >> good for you. hey. >> not bad. >> you did pretty well. >> see look at you guys. you look so active. and healthy. fight for. >> there is something to fight for. you know what? it's easy once you start doing it. really. if you find -- whether you volunteer for metro, go to a hospital and volunteer, anything you do is to get out of bed in the morning, give yourself something to do and do it. >> let's talk about the program. obviously there are people out there that are fighting diabetes that don't know about the program, that don't know about

>> yes. so you can get healthy like larry and sign up for care4life. you just go to our web site, gethealthyclarkcounty.org. all the instructions are there to sign up. the program can be sent in diminish or spanish. we're really happy to have it there because we have a grant. we're working with community and clinical partners to get the message out about this wonderful program. >> larry, curious, how much is a ticket for park not guilty a handicapped parking? >> $250. >> tha >> i have to tell you, people thank us all the time. >> i would thank you. you see those jerks? they're skipping out of there car. you're like oh, if i had a ticket book, i'd slap one. and you do. >> i do it. >> it's so uplift to go meet someone like you. >> thank you. >> and see how you've taken a situation that is a little difficult and turn it into a win. so good for you. >> well, if you want to live and enjoy life, you have to turn it into a win. you can sit home and get sick

good. >> seeing you. >> don't let type 2 diabetes take control of your life t. find out more about everything you just heard or sign up for the care4life program, visit the web site, gethealthy, clarkcounty.org. >> up next, every child wants a memorable summer, of course. the group helping make that happen for disabled kids. >> on ktnv.com, you can find so many great stories on what makes this valley a special place to live. click on the positively under secs from special reports to deals at restaurants and more, check out the web site for your insight to las vegas.

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back to school season is in full swing. so what do you need to make sure the kids are ready to take on

lifestyle and trends expert justine santaniello is here with five of her back to school essentials for students and parents. good morning, justine. >> good morning. thanks for having me. >> thank you. hey, we want to know what's hot for back to school fashion this year. >> yeah. it's all about the leisure trend. where better to go than foot locker? they have all of the latest styles in footwear, apparel and accessories, from the leading athletic brands like these adidas original pro model. they're a mid cut version of that classic shell toe and three stripe styles. i also love these -- aren't these cool? these are the nike wind runner jackets. they come in an assortment of colors. you can find all of the latest gear at footlocker fine com and check out one of their stores nationwide. it's like the retro is back again. >> i know. aren't they?

i love the wind breaker. those are so multi functional, right? >> yep. that's for sure. >> all right. so let's move on to textbooks. one thing about them is they can just get really expensive. do you have any solutions for us on how to save a little money there? >> yeah. you're certainly right. students have a lot of options when it comes to textbooks. they can buy or rent, choose from new or used. there are even e textbooks and alternative editions. check out directtextbook.com first. help students and parents save up to 90% on textbooks. now, the site instantly finds and compares pricing for all of those options, from more than 30 online stores all on a single page. plus direct textbook.com finds coupons and sends you price alerts and more to help save you money. >> that's a great tip. thank you so much. >> is that cool? check that out first. >> oh, yeah. oh, my gosh. i wish i had that in college.

>> yes. what about any good ways to help build a child's creative skills? >> yeah. a recent lego survey found 88% of americans value creativity. just need to find ways to unlock it. so lego classic is a product that really inspires a child's imagination, but it's also something the whole can have fun with. i love there are no instructions needed. you just grab your lego bricks and start building your mastpi house, a car, even an animal. each set comes with lego bricks, a mix of special pieces, and even some ideas to help get you guys started. >> those are so colorful. i love them. what about a couple of ideas for parents of younger children? >> yeah. so when it comes to lunchtime, you want to make lunch fun for kids by sending them to school with a dinner that features their favorite colors and

thermos brand. that's are vacuum insulate to do keep drinks cold and to keep food hot or cold for hours. they're even made with a durable stainless steel interior and exterior to hold up against the daily wear and tear and they're bpa free. you guys can find those at mass retailers nationwide. and it does come to the little ones, you want to make sure that you're keeping tools on hand to make your life easier as a parent. that's like the new johnson to toe baby cleansing cloth. they help you give baby a bath when you're running around with the kids and that traditional tub and water just isn't an option. these are soft, thick cloths that are designed to keep baby clean without the use of water. so you guys can find those at mass retailers nationwide. you can also go to johnson's baby.com for more information. >> thank you so much, justine. having those on hand could be very convenient for anybody. >> i agree. >> to find out more about any of

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welcome back to the blend. nevada coin mart works year round to get you top dollar four your old valuables. on top of that, they're also behind an end of summer bash that you do not want to miss. here with more, neil sackmary with nevada coin mart, also join

great having all of you. end of summer bash. exciting news. september 10 this is happening. >> yes. very exciting. my mom is here. and so we're gonna be coming on the "morning blend" on september 9 live and then the 10th it's the most amazing thing because i like to do things that we do things that are good for the community. and so monique from kay jewel is fantastic. we've done many l the store. we did the car show twice. a lot of wonderful things have been brought to the table. >> absolutely. >> she brought this to my desk. i looked at it. it was fantastic. and i'm just really, really happy to be part of it. >> awesome. let's talk about this end of summer bash where you have you here to talk about it. what can we expect when we head to the counter? >> great music, great fun, cars, food, and holly can tell you more about it.

the doors open at 4. >> wow. >> we encourage you to get your ticket ahead of time 'cause you don't want to spend your time standing in line. you'll want to be there and enjoy the whole evening and afternoon. so we've got food trucks. we've got free samples from aarp and caremark. this is also bands. we've got brooklyn bridge. the tokens. it's just going to be a whole lot of fun all day long. >> we have the information on the screen. gets started at 4 p.m it's going on all night. >> and it's only $5 and a being donate to do the u.s. veterans initiative and all the money stays right here in southern nevada. >> awesome. how did you connect with the initiative? how did you choose them? >> we are in a military community being in north las vegas and our partners, it was a natural fit. >> veterans being helped here. seniors as well. let's talk about what you do. >> i do a lot.

"morning blend." i give back to the veterans. last year we gave a tremendous amounts with gift cards and stuff like that. and so it's about continuing to do stuff all year round for our veterans. we do the sponsoring of the little league. the spring valley little league. tremendous. whether you're old or young, i believe that everybody at some point needs a little help. and maybe sometimes people don't everybody. but we can try to help as many people that we can whether they're men, women or children. and so it's really, really important. so that's why doing this is just a no brainer. >> no question. you have people coming to the store all the time. they walk in, they're like what have i walked into? there is so much cool stuff here. >> people are really fascinated. yesterday a guy came in and was

here. he was looking like what did i walk into. >> like miss cleo. >> right. then you tell him nothing in the store is for sale. why do you have such a big store? nothing is for sale. the thing is this, when you do something the best, you do something the best. i am the largest gold buyer in las vegas. some people claim different things. i am. and so when you come to the industry leader, that's why i have al 4,000 square foot store that's on the corner of jones and flamingo. and by coming and doing with neil sackmary and nevada coin mart, it helps me as a business do wonderful things with the cannery and radio station, just like i was saying about keeping money here in las vegas. i'm a local business that gives back to local businesses here. >> absolutely. corner of jones and flamingo. monday through sunday. 9 to 6 and if you sell some stuff, you can get some stuff.

fantastic. they're fantastic. glazer's is the best supermarket in las vegas. you sell $200 or more, you get a $50 glazer gift certificate. i can't thank them enough and again, when you come to nevada coin mart, you are doing business with the industry leader and when you come and sell, i'm the only place in all of las vegas that buys gold and silver and costume jewelry. >> when can we catch you on air? >> actually i work selling commercials -- >> you're behind the scenes. >> we can hear you on commerci >> yeah. but i'm out there taking pictures of all the crowds. >> we can't miss you. you'll be the one taking snapshots. >> yeah. >> cool stuff happening at the cannery all the time. >> all the time. >> make sure you keep abreast of the information on their we are site. great having all of you. thank you so much. >> thanks. >> mark the calendars. it will be big. end of summer bash saturday, september 10 at the cannery. all the fun starts at 4 p.m admission is just $5. that's. it goes for great a great cause. for more information on nevada coin mart, visit their location

you can also call them or visit their web site. bring in your stuff. he'll get you top dollar. check out vegasmorningblend.com. stay with us.

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indeed. welcome back to the "morning blend." an american gymnastics legend joins forces with another american icon for the rio 2006 olympic games, shannon miller, the most decorated american gymnast in history and two-timing olympic gold medalist hosted the epic smores party at the usa house in rio. >> yeah.

olympians, including jordan burrows. gold medalist conner dwyer, and other team usa athletes to celebrate national smores day. they've been the centersuppose of summer time memories. we were just talk being them earlier at the easter seals summer camp. what better way to continue the tradition by having a fun summer bash and a real -- i wish i was in rio making a smore. >> yeah. i'd rather make smores in a safer place. [ laughter >> they're good pretty much anywhere. >> way to be honest. >> you saw what happened, ryan lochte was -- >> i did, i did. >> scary! >> stick to the barbecue in the backyard. >> smores here, i'm a happy. >> today on the view, jimmy kimmel, joining the ladies of the view. hot topics is today at 10 right after us. coming up wednesday on the "morning blend," firefighters at

great cause. the event bringing them together. >> plus star jeff bridge, the dude dishes on his new film. that's all tomorrow. thanks for being here with shawn and i. shawn, there you go again with

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