Charity

St. Jude's Ranch to Host Easter Celebration Saturday

Submitted by Natalie Cullen, Online Editor

Friday, March 29th, 2013, 3:33pm

St. Jude’s Ranch for Children will be hosting its annual Community Easter Egg Hunt this weekend.

From 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, the ranch will open its doors to families from around the community to enjoy a number of activities, including egg hunts, visits from the Easter bunny and games.

There will also be food and beverages available for purchase. Wristbands that allow access to all activities are just $10.

Besides the activities for kids, there will be a silent auction for several different prizes. The car museum, gift shop and chapel will also be open.

The money raised during the event will benefit the ranch which provides a home for abandoned, neglected and abused children from around southern Nevada.

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Charity Wants Help if You Were Dumped by a Chump

Submitted by Adam Candee, 8 News NOW

Monday, January 28th, 2013, 2:32pm

If it’s time to forget about that lost love once and for all, Goodwill wants to help.

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St. Jude's Needs Holiday Cards for Recycling Program

Submitted by Natalie Cullen, Online Editor

Thursday, January 3rd, 2013, 2:39pm

As the holiday decorations come down a lot of people are probably trying to figure out what to do with Christmas and other holiday cards.

The St. Jude’s Ranch for Children in Boulder City is accepting those cards for its recycling program.

The ranch takes in all kinds of cards, recycles them and packages them for resale. The money raised helps fund the ranch, which provides a home to neglected, abused and abandoned children in southern Nevada.

The program also helps kids in the ranch’s care to learn entrepreneurial and life skills. According to organizers, the program has received nearly 1 million cards from around the world.

To see which kind of cards can be accepted, or to get the address for donation, go to stjudesranch.org.

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Night of Lights Set for Saturday to Benefit St. Jude's Ranch

Submitted by Natalie Cullen, Online Editor

Friday, December 7th, 2012, 3:58pm

St. Jude's Ranch for Children will host its sixth annual Night of Lights holiday event Saturday.

The holiday celebration is from 5 to 9 p.m. at the ranch, 100 St. Jude's Road in Boulder City. Admission is $25 for an all-access wristband, which includes food from the owners of Campione D'Italia Restaurant. Children under 3 are admitted for free.

Families will enjoy the lighted grounds of the ranch, carolers, arts and crafts activities, a s'mores dessert station and a silent auction.

Santa will be escorted to the event by the U.S. Secret Service. He set to arrive at 5:30 p.m. Children will get a chance to get a photo with Santa.

After Santa's arrival, Bay Area hip-hop artist Alonzao "Turf' Jones will take the stage for an amazing dance and music performance. Jones was a contestant on "America's Got Talent."

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Gingerbread House Competition This Weekend

Submitted by Natalie Cullen, Online Editor

Thursday, December 6th, 2012, 10:22am

Gingerbread House Competition This Weekend

The Boulder City Elks Lodge will host the annual Gingerbread House Competition and Christmas Faire this weekend.

The event starts at noon on Saturday. Gingerbread houses will be for sale through a silent auction with proceeds benefitting Gingerbread House Miracle, Inc., which provides help to kids with medical and dental needs.

Unique Christmas items will be for sale. Children can enjoy story time. Cash prizes will be given out to the best gingerbread house.

The event will be open until 8 p.m. Saturday and then from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday at the Elks Lodge, 1217 Nevada Highway.

For more information, go bcgingerbreadhouse.com.

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Blue Star Mothers Fill Stockings for Troops

Submitted by Natalie Cullen, Online Editor

Monday, November 26th, 2012, 3:51pm

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One Day Left to Donate to Boy's Donation Drive

Submitted by Natalie Cullen, Online Editor

Wednesday, November 21st, 2012, 4:18pm

One Day Left to Donate to Boy's Donation Drive

A 9-year-old Boulder City boy is inspiring hundreds of people to help the homeless.

For five years now, Blaze Trumble has been setting up donation boxes around Boulder City asking for jacket and blanket donations to give to those in need.

Last year, his family collected more than 700 items to hand out at the Las Vegas Rescue Mission. This year, they're hoping for 900.

Blaze started his effort on this fifth birthday, which is November 25.

"When I was 5, I wanted to do something to help others instead of get gifts for myself. So, when I had a party, I asked my friends to bring some blankets and stuff over," Blaze said.

There is still time to donate. The Trumbles will be picking up all the donation boxes at 11 a.m. Thursday.

Some locations include Albertsons grocery store in Boulder City, and the Harley-Davidson stores in Henderson and Las Vegas.

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