This morning, to celebrate National Bobblehead Day, the National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum unveiled the first bobble featuring the landmark “Welcome To Fabulous Las Vegas” sign, which is located in the median at 5100 Las Vegas Boulevard South, just to the south of the Las Vegas Strip. The limited-edition bobble is being released in conjunction with National Bobblehead Day, which is celebrated annually on January 7th. We’re celebrating starting today with dozens of new bobblehead releases including this new bobble. The special edition bobble is being produced by the National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum.

The colorful bobble features a replica of the mounted sign on a circular green base just like the decorative artificial turf that is found below the actual landmark. The front of the sign reads “Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas Nevada,” while the back reads: “Drive Carefully Come Back Soon.” The bobble is currently available exclusively through the National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum’s Online Store. The bobbles, which are expected to ship in February, are $30 each plus a flat-rate shipping charge of $8 per order.

Funded in May 1959 and erected soon after by Western Neon, the “Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas” sign has been a fixture in the median at 5100 Las Vegas Boulevard South ever since. The 25-foot landmark, which cost $4,000 to build, was designed by Betty Willis, an employee of Western Neon. Officially nominated by the Nevada State Historic Preservation Office, the National Park Service approved the designation of having the sign listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 1st, 2009. It was added to the State Register of Historic Places on December 6th, 2013. Some consider the sign to be the official end of the Las Vegas Strip. However, the sign, like most of The Strip, sits in Paradise, Nevada, and is located roughly 4 miles south of the actual city limits of Las Vegas.

Popular among tourists, the classic roadside pole design is mounted offset on two flat poles which are joined by a crosspiece at the top. The poles extend above the top of the sign. The sign is a horizontally stretched diamond shape, with the top and bottom angles pointed while the side angles are rounded. It is double backed, internally lit, with a border of flashing and chasing incandescent bulbs outside around the perimeter. In a nod to Nevada’s nickname as “The Silver State,” across the top of the sign are white neon circles, designed to represent silver dollars. The circles each contain a red painted letter, outlined in neon, which together form the word “Welcome.” Crowning the sign, located between the two poles and just under the crosspiece is an eight-pointed, red-painted metal star outline with yellow neon.

The intersecting vertical and horizontal lines of the star extend over and wrap around the frame that is created by the two poles and the crosspiece, which give the star a dynamic, explosive appearance. The south side of the sign reads “Welcome” inside the silver dollars with “To Fabulous” in blue, in a 1950s-style cursive underneath. The words “Las Vegas” are on the next line in all red, all capitalized, and large, almost filling the width of the sign. Under “Las Vegas” is the word “Nevada in blue, all capitalized, in a much smaller font. On the back or north side, which is less frequently photographed, the sign reads “Drive” on the top line and “Carefully” on the second in red capital letters, with “Come Back” in blue on the third line, in script, and Soon” all capitalized in blue on the fourth line.

“We are excited to unveil the first bobble of the iconic ‘Welcome To Fabulous Las Vegas” sign – one of the most historic Las Vegas landmarks,” National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum co-founder and CEO Phil Sklar said. “The sign has gained so much popularity, it has become a go-to stop for tourists. This bobble will be a must-have for Las Vegas natives, residents, and visitors!”

About the National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum:
The National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum, which is located at 170 S. 1st St. in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, opened to the public on February 1st, 2019. The HOF and Museum also produces high quality, customized bobbleheads for retail sale as well as organizations, individuals, and teams across the country. Visit us online and on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

The mission at Ladies Turn Global is simple yet powerful: to provide women with the resources and opportunities they need to create and establish themselves within a safe, healthy, sustainable and scalable ecosystem. Since the nonprofit’s inception as The Emerald Foundation in 2017, the organization has been dedicated to meeting the diverse needs of women and their children, fostering their growth, and providing them with the resources they need to thrive.

“At Ladies Turn Global, we provide education and career development programs, mental health support, and organize community-building events that foster connection and empowerment,” said founder and CEO Roxana Valeton. “We do this through collaboration and direct engagement with clients and community partners.”

Among the nonprofit’s vital services are:

Anti-Trafficking Support and Awareness: Their mission is to raise awareness; design technology to warn young ladies, locate victims and identify “Bad Guys”; advocate for stronger laws and policies to protect the rights of victims; and provide support and resources for survivors to help them rebuild their lives.

Mental Health Support: Ladies Turn Global works to raise awareness about the unique challenges faced by women with mental illness, provide support and resources for those in need, and advocate for better access to mental health care and services.

Youth Development: Mission is to provide education and resources for young women to help them grow and reach their full potential while also promoting safety and well-being. Under this program, males can participate in certain initiatives and training until the age of 25.

Women Helping Women: Through a variety of opportunities for women to get involved, including volunteer projects, fundraising events and educational workshops, Ladies Turn Global aims to create a community of women who come together to support and empower each other, and make a positive impact in their communities and beyond.

“Individuals will appreciate our distinctive approach to empowering women, the support we offer to those in need, our dedicated advocates, potential collaborators and our inclusive, hands-on engagement, which can have a substantial impact,” Valeton added. “Collectively, we can work toward a world in which women are celebrated, their voices resonate and their potential flourishes.”

For more information, visit www.ladiesturnglobal.org, or follow them on Facebook (Ladies Turn Global) and Instagram (ladiesturnglobal).

About Roxana Valeton

Upon her arrival in the United States from Cuba at the age of 21, Roxana Valeton faced limited resources but carried a compelling vision, an unwavering commitment to assisting others, and an unstoppable determination to achieve success. Despite holding only an associate degree, she displayed resolute determination in pursuing further education and swiftly honed her expertise in grant writing. This invaluable skill, coupled with her innate ability to generate innovative concepts and adeptly manage various business ventures, paved the way for her involvement in a succession of roles within the healthcare sector. Over the course of 18 years, Roxana dedicated most of her career to nonprofit organizations and the empowerment of women. Her extensive experience spanned a wide array of domains, encompassing both profit and nonprofit business development, as well as the successful launch of enterprises.

With nearly two decades of expertise in healthcare business development, grant writing and physician contracting, she is an impassioned and dedicated healthcare entrepreneur leading thriving enterprises: First Person Care Clinic, Ladies Turn Global and Valeton Business Consulting.

In her role as the Chief Executive Officer at First Person Care Clinic, she oversees one of Nevada’s nine Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs), offering diverse services such as primary care, dental, mental health, substance abuse treatment, affordable medications and a food pantry, ensuring accessibility for all.

“My aspiration to support the advancement of those facing greater challenges in achieving success, particularly fellow women, has served as the catalyst for my latest venture — Ladies Turn Inc. This technology-driven initiative is dedicated to empowering female entrepreneurs, with the ultimate objective of nurturing strong women leaders and influential role models in the realm of global, female-centric entrepreneurship. This innovative business model entails a private and secure professional social media platform exclusively for female members, and its primary aim is to expedite digital business transformation within a protected environment. Within this platform, we will provide mentoring programs and support groups while collaborating with esteemed brands, trusted organizations, and established small businesses. A portion of the proceeds generated will be directed toward our foundation’s mission.”

Celebrate with a night of the classics as THE TEMPTATIONS REVIEW, featuring the Legacy of DENNIS EDWARDS, takes the stage inside the M Pavilion at M Resort Spa Casino on Saturday, February 17, 2024. Tickets for THE TEMPATIONS REVIEW, starting at $25 plus taxes and fees, are on sale now and can be purchased by visiting themresort.com or ticketmaster.com. 

Dennis Edwards joined The Temptations in 1968, replacing David Ruffin, the former superstar lead singer of The Temptations. Dennis is the “voice” on top 40 Billboard hit singles such as “Psychedelic Shack,” “Papa was a Rolling Stone” (1972), “Ball of Confusion” (1970), “I Can’t Get Next To You” (1969), “Shakey Ground” (1975), “Runaway Child Running Wild,” “Cloud Nine” (1968), and more. This group of original singers were personally chosen by Dennis Edwards to continue the authentic music and choreography of The Temptations and toured with him until his passing in 2018. This group also performs The Temptations’ Classic Hits “My Girl,” “Just My Imagination,” “Beauty’s Only Skin Deep,” “Ain’t Too Proud To Beg,” “Wish That It Would Rain,” and more.

Doors to the M Pavilion will open at 7 p.m. on February 17, 2024, for THE TEMPTATIONS REVIEW. For more information on M Resort Spa Casino events and promotions and to purchase tickets, please visit themresort.com.

ABOUT M RESORT SPA CASINO
M Resort Spa Casino, the Official Team Headquarters Hotel of the Las Vegas Raiders, is a Forbes Four-Star resort located on more than 90 acres on the southeast corner of St. Rose Parkway and Las Vegas Boulevard. Situated higher in elevation than other resort-casinos on the Las Vegas Strip, M Resort provides optimal views of the world-famous Las Vegas skyline from its guest rooms, suites, conference center and restaurants. The resort offers 390 guest rooms and suites, over 92,000 square feet of gaming, eleven restaurants and bars, the Forbes Four-Star Spa Mio, a modern fitness center and a 100,000 square foot pool and events piazza. M Resort is operated by PENN Entertainment.