81°F
weather icon Clear
Boulder City, NV
Community

Seen on Scene: At City Holiday Festivities

(Hali Bernstein Saylor/Boulder City Review) Little Miss Boulder City Meghan Shuman, 6, and Little Mister Boulder City Flynn Reiman, 5, helped Jingle Cat light the city's official Christmas tree Friday, Nov. 30, during holiday festivities in Frank Crowe Park.
(Hali Bernstein Saylor/Boulder City Review) Santa and Mrs. Claus were joined by Jingle Cat and her new friend, Hoover the Dam Dog, who was rescued from the Boulder City Animal Shelter, for the city's official Christmas tree lighting festivities Friday, Nov. 30, 2018, in Frank Crowe Park.
(Hali Bernstein Saylor/Boulder City Review) Terry Petty of Boulder City, left, gets some assistance from Ronnie Tice of Charmed as she tried on a bracelet during the 44th annual Doodlebug Craft Bazaar on Saturday, Dec. 1, inside the city's recreation center.
(Val Olsen/Boulder City Review) Faith Christian Church hosted its annual Christmas cookie sale Saturday, Dec. 1 allowing people to get a variety of holiday treats without baking.
(Celia Shortt Goodyear/Boulder City Review) Michelle and Marcus Hillan take time for a photo with a Christmas reindeer at Breakfast with Santa on Saturday, Dec. 1.
(Celia Shortt Goodyear/Boulder City Review) Christian Center Church held its first Pancake Breakfast with Santa on Saturday, Dec. 1. The event featured free food and a photo booth with Santa Claus. All proceeds went to the church's benevolent fund that helps the entire community.
(Celia Shortt Goodyear/Boulder City Review) People had fun throwing stress balls at each other at the Community Snowball Fight at Wilbur Square Park on Saturday, Dec. 1. The event was a fundraiser for Boulder City Little League and sponsored by the Boulder City Family Mortuary.
(Hali Bernstein Saylor/Boulder City Review) Kelly Flowers of the Rotary Club of Boulder City served hot chocolate to those who came to watch the city's Christmas tree lighting Friday, Nov. 30, in Frank Crowe Park.
(Hali Bernstein Saylor/Boulder City Review) Janice Giannosa, secretary of the Boulder City Community Club, came to the group's annual Doodlebug Craft Bazaar on Saturday, Dec. 1, dressed as a Christmas tree.
(Hali Bernstein Saylor/Boulder City Review) Friends, from left, Aviva Hnat, Mackenzie Brodowski and Lilliana Wrzalinski, were enjoying the festivities as the lights were turned on for the first time this year at the Christmas house on Fifth Street on Friday, Nov. 30.
(Hali Bernstein Saylor/Boulder City Review) Boulder City Community Club presented the 44th annual Doodlebug Craft Bazaar featuring around 130 vendors Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018, at the Boulder City Recreation Center.
(Hali Bernstein Saylor/Boulder City Review) Among those watching the lights at 1525 Fifth St. come on for the first time this season on Friday, Nov. 30, were, from left, Jesse Rameriz, Cristina Rameriz, Alex Galvez, Lucy Acosta, Natalie Ramierz and Jonathan Rameriz, in front.
(Hali Bernstein Saylor/Boulder City Review) Pamela Leon of 28 Sunflowers, left, takes a picture of Kiptyn Simposn of Boulder City, 7, as he visits with Santa and Mrs. Claus on Saturday, Dec. 1, during Santa's Picture Party presented by the Boulder City Chamber of Commerce inside the city's recreation center.
(Val Olsen/Boulder City Review) Luke Davis and Elise Vanier portrayed Joseph and Mary during Boulder City United Methodist Church's presentation of the 30th annual Las Posadas and Luminaria on Thursday, Nov. 29.
More Stories
Chugging Along
bcr default image
Class In Session: Bobcats hit the ground running
bcr default image
BCHS going strong at 85
bcr default image
Falls at home place seniors at significant risk
By Boulder City Review
December 5, 2018 - 3:22 pm
 

Celia Shortt Goodyear/

Boulder City Review

Michelle and Marcus Hillan take time for a photo with a Christmas reindeer at Breakfast with Santa on Saturday, Dec. 1.

Celia Shortt Goodyear/Boulder City Review

Christian Center Church held its first Pancake Breakfast with Santa on Saturday, Dec. 1. The event featured free food and a photo booth with Santa Claus. All proceeds went to the church’s benevolent fund that helps the entire community.

Celia Shortt Goodyear/Boulder City Review

People had fun throwing stress balls at each other at the Community Snowball Fight at Wilbur Square Park on Saturday, Dec. 1. The event was a fundraiser for Boulder City Little League and sponsored by the Boulder City Family Mortuary.

Hali Bernstein Saylor/

Boulder City Review

Kelly Flowers of the Rotary Club of Boulder City served hot chocolate to those who came to watch the city’s Christmas tree lighting Friday, Nov. 30, in Frank Crowe Park.

Val Olsen/Boulder City Review

Faith Christian Church hosted its annual Christmas cookie sale Saturday, Dec. 1, allowing people to get a variety of holiday treats without baking.

Hali Bernstein Saylor/

Boulder City Review

Terry Petty of Boulder City, left, gets some assistance from Ronnie Tice of Charmed during the 44th annual Doodlebug Craft Bazaar on Saturday, Dec. 1, inside the city’s recreation center.

Hali Bernstein Saylor/

Boulder City Review

Janice Giannosa, secretary of the Boulder City Community Club, came to the group’s annual Doodlebug Craft Bazaar on Saturday, Dec. 1, dressed as a Christmas tree.

Hali Bernstein Saylor/Boulder City Review

Boulder City Community Club presented the 44th annual Doodlebug Craft Bazaar featuring around 130 vendors Saturday, Dec. 1, at the Boulder City Recreation Center.

Hali Bernstein Saylor/Boulder City Review

Among those watching the lights at 1525 Fifth St. come on for the first time this season on Friday, Nov. 30, were, from left, Jesse Rameriz, Cristina Rameriz, Alex Galvez, Lucy Acosta, Natalie Ramierz and Jonathan Rameriz, in front.

Hali Bernstein Saylor/Boulder City Review

Friends, from left, Aviva Hnat, Mackenzie Brodowski and Lilliana Wrzalinski, were enjoying the festivities as the lights were turned on for the first time this year at the Christmas house on Fifth Street on Friday, Nov. 30.

Hali Bernstein Saylor/Boulder City Review

Pamela Leon of 28 Sunflowers, left, takes a picture of Kiptyn Simpson of Boulder City, 7, as he visits with Santa and Mrs. Claus on Saturday, Dec. 1, during Santa’s Picture Party presented by the Boulder City Chamber of Commerce inside the city’s recreation center.

Val Olsen/Boulder City Review

Luke Davis and Elise Vanier portrayed Joseph and Mary during Boulder City United Methodist Church’s presentation of the 30th annual Las Posadas and Luminaria on Thursday, Nov. 29.

Hali Bernstein Saylor/Boulder City Review

Santa and Mrs. Claus were joined by Jingle Cat and her new friend, Hoover the Dam Dog, who was rescued from the Boulder City Animal Shelter, for the city’s official Christmas tree lighting festivities Friday, Nov. 30, in Frank Crowe Park.

Hali Bernstein Saylor/Boulder City Review

Little Miss Boulder City Meghan Shuman, 6, and Little Mister Boulder City Flynn Reiman, 5, helped Jingle Cat light the city’s official Christmas tree Friday, Nov. 30, during holiday festivities in Frank Crowe Park.

By Boulder City Review

MOST READ
LISTEN TO THE TOP FIVE HERE
THE LATEST
Chugging Along

Photos by Ron Eland/Boulder City Review

bcr default image
Class In Session: Bobcats hit the ground running
By Melani Teemant Principal, Garrett Junior High

The 2025-2026 school year is off to an exciting start at Garrett Junior High School. From impressive academic growth to new STEAM classes, our Bobcats are showing what it means to learn, lead, and succeed.

bcr default image
BCHS going strong at 85
By Amy Wagner Principal, BCHS

The 2025–26 school year is off to a fantastic start at Boulder City High School.

bcr default image
Falls at home place seniors at significant risk
By Norma Vally

We may crack up watching slip and fall accidents on TikTok or “America’s Funniest Home Videos”, but in real life, especially for seniors, it’s no laughing matter.

Ron Eland/Boulder City Review file photos The 2025-2026 Wine Walk season is just a couple of we ...
Wine Walk returns with new lineup of themes
By Ron Eland Boulder City Review

September kicks off the busiest time of the year in terms of community events in Boulder City.

Garrett Junior High's new staff, from left, Christina O'Keeffe, Kelley Englestead, Monica Chavez.
Local schools welcome new staff faces
By Ron Eland Boulder City Review

Author John Steinbeck once wrote, “I have come to believe that a great teacher is a great artist and that there are as few as there are any other great artists. Teaching might even be the greatest of the arts since the medium is the human mind and spirit.”

bcr default image
Who’s supposed to weed out the weeds?
By Norma Vally

“In the weeds” is a phrase used in the restaurant industry to describe when the front and/or back of the house becomes overwhelmed with orders, creating kitchen chaos.

Ron Eland/Boulder City Review Seth and Tammy Grabel (in black and blue) and their kids, Grace a ...
Howdy, partner! Western Inn Motel has new owners
By Ron Eland Boulder City Review

For nearly 90 years, the Western Inn Motel has served as a temporary place for residents as well as travelers on their way to Hoover Dam, Las Vegas and beyond.

bcr default image
Healthy aging at any age
Community Heartbeat Boulder City Hospital

Healthy aging is the process of maintaining good physical, mental, and social health and well-being as we grow older. It is not just for older adults. It starts at any age. There are key areas of health that can help you stay strong and healthy throughout your life.

bcr default image
When household products overpromise and actually deliver
By Norma Vally

Every now and again you come across a product that makes you stand back and say, “Wow, that worked way better than I thought it would!” These gleeful moments come as a welcome surprise when we’re often disappointed by products that overpromise and under-deliver. When I find these little gems, I store them away in my mental DIY toolbox. This past month, I was happy to add a few more “must have” products that exceeded my expectations.