Members of the Boulder City High School girls varsity basketball team have been getting their holiday spirit into shape in preparation for serving as elves aboard the Santa Train for the Nevada State Railroad Museum.
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Grace Christian Academy recently honored its outstanding students during its quarterly Awards Chapel.
The Boulder City High School student council decorated its way to a second-place finish and a $2,000 prize in the 16th annual Christmas Tree Decorating Contest sponsored by Valley Automall in Henderson.
Pet food, litter sought for animals in need
Sunrise Rotary Board members Harold Begley, far left, and Jeff Breeden present a $2,000 check on behalf of the club to Emergency Aid representatives Sue McCullough and Marilyn Phillips. The money will be used to provide food and help those in need during this holiday season.
The Hacienda Hotel and Casino hosted two chili cook-offs during the Thanksgiving weekend, raising more than $1,570 for Emergency Aid of Boulder City.
Candy-covered creations will help herald in the holiday season while helping raise funds for those in need.
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Nov. 14 was recognized as Lend A Hand Day by Mayor Roger Tobler in a proclamation presented at the organization’s 24th annual dinner honoring volunteers. Peggy Leavitt, a board member and city councilwoman, made the presentation.
The new home of Boulder City Hospital’s Partial Hospitalization Program at 999 Adams Blvd. was officially christened with an open house Nov. 12.
QBefore the first freeze in Las Vegas what should I feed my bougainvillea? I have three plants, all in the ground. They are 6 years old and I wrap their bases before the freeze. They always come back come March and bloom beautifully August through October.
The ninth annual Boulder City Art Guild Winter Art Fest, Nov. 9-10, was a celebration of its founder and guiding spirit, Aileen Dike, who died Oct. 14 at the age of 90. The “Winterfest,” as Dike called it, was her idea and continued year after year through her efforts and attention to every detail.
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