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November / December 2018

Local Guide to Antique Stores & Auctions Annual Holiday Event Centerfold Decorating & Recipes Gift & Craft Ideas Car Shows

Cover Story Page 3 Ralph Jones

Back Section Guide to Boulder City Shops, Dining & Holiday Events

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SOUTHERN NEVADA

Holidays, Shows & Events

November www.countryregister.com Southern Nevada Contact Information

Glena Dunn, Publisher 702-523-1803 e-mail: glenadunn@gmail.com

Deadline for our Bonus 3 Month Issue is December 5th See page 20 for additional information including upcoming print schedule & deadlines, rates, and contact information for the publishers of other editions of the

The Country Register across the USA & Canada

From Glena’s Desk ...

Welcome to our holiday issue! Our calendar is stacked with so many events there are some weekends I’m afraid you are going to have to make tough choices. But some events are in the same direction and you will be able to do more than one or two. To jump start your holiday spirit and decorating, a trip to Ralph Jones Display and its spectacular Christmas showroom is in order early on. Read our Cover Story on the facing page.

Several holiday events are in Boulder City, which offers unique dining and quaint shops to look for those special gifts. Plan a few additional hours to enjoy exploring with our newly redesigned back page BC map and the BC Dining Guide preceding it.

You will notice our Quick Guide to Las Vegas Antique Stores has undergone a major overhaul has well. All the ads to one side instead of surrounding the map, an idea suggested by my friends at the Charleston Antique Mall. By doing that, we were able to expand the map to show the locations of advertisers that just had arrows.

The street names are a little smaller, but you can see an overall view of where the different stores to explore are, select your direction and let map quest do the rest for you. Congratulations are in order to our long-time advertiser, Antique Mall of America, for moving up in the RJ’s annual Best of Las Vegas contest.

Two advertisers, Archangel Coins and Paradise Valley Antique Mall, have organized charitable efforts, and we encourage you to help them and those in need with donations of canned food and coats. There are several antiques stores joining in serving as a convenient drop off point for the coats wherever you are in the valley.

See articles on pages 8 and 13. Both are a great opportunity to involve your children in reaching out to those less fortunate.

We don’t usually have a car show page in the holiday issue, but this year there are two. Both are in early November and the weather is likely to be perfect to enjoy being outdoors. See page 22.

As always, articles on seasonal decorating, crafts and recipes round out our issue. For lots more of that, just follow our Facebook page!

The Country Register turns 30 this year! Founder Barbara Floyd’s first of a series of articles on how it all started, is on page 21.

As we enter into the holiday season and a new year, on behalf of The Country Register advertisers, we wish you the best! Please try to shop local and please be sure to tell each advertiser that’s how you found them. That way, they know that their decision to try to reach you through this publication was the right one for them. And we can keep on printing it for them and for you!

1-3 Amber’s Umbrella (ad pg 14) 2-3 Pomegranate Festival Logandale (ad pg 14) 3 Goldtrom’s Classic Car Show (ad pg 22) 3 1st Annual Pooch Parade in Boulder City 8 Holiday Open House at Bloom in Boulder City (ad pg 14) 9-10 Holiday Fine Art & Craft Show Boulder City (ad pg14) 9-10 Holiday Boutique (ad pg 14) 10 Wine Walk Boulder City (see article on page 26) 10 Annual Nativity Open House at Le Mélange (ad pg 18) 10 Holiday Open House at Back in Thyme Vintage Design (15) 10 Holiday Open House at Bloom Las Vegas (ad pg 14) 10 Customer Appreciation Sale Day Antique Mall of America 10 Veteran’s Volkswagen Car Show Boulder City (ad pg 22) 11 Veterans Day. Remember to thank veterans for their service.

15-17 Twiddlebugz Craft, Gift & Vintage Market (ad pg 15) 15-17 Amber’s Umbrella (ad pg 14) 17 Reformation Lutheran Church Holiday Bazaar (ad pg 15) 17 Los Prados Holiday Gift Basket & Bake Sale (ad pg 14) 17 Le Mélange Holiday Open House (ad pg 18) 17 Sidewalk Sale at Paradise Valley Antique Mall (ad pg 8) 23-25 Thanksgiving Weekend Sale at Charleston Antique Mall 24 Small Business Saturday- A great day to show our advertisers your appreciation! Antique Alley will be welcoming Small Biz shoppers along with Antique Mall of America, and the Merchants of Boulder City

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1 Doodlebug Craft Bazaar (ad pg 15) 1- Los Prados Holiday Craft Boutique (ad pg 15) 31 Christmas at the McKee Ranch (ad pg 15) 5 Class presentation on American Glass (Preregister at Paradise Valley. Antique Mall (article pg 8) 5 Deadline for Jan/Feb/March issue (see all deadlines pg 20) 6-8 Amber’s Umbrella (ad pg 14) 6-15 NFR Cowboy Christmas Sale Antique Mall of America 7 Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day 8 Ugly Sweater Wine Walk Boulder City 8-30 Holiday Sale at Charleston Antique Mall (ad pg ) 16-31 Annual Year End Clearance Sale Antique Mall of America 20-22 Amber’s Umbrella (ad pg 14) 24 and 25 Christmas Eve and Christmas!

31- Jan 1 New Year’s Blowout Sale at Charleston Antique Mall

Free listing with every show or special event ad!

Advertising Shops may list their in-house events also

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Additional seasonal recipes, decorating and other creative ideas are added daily to The Country Register of Southern Nevada page on Facebook !

Plus we post our advertisers updates so you won’t miss out on Sales in between issues and exciting merchandise as it arrives !

November/December 2018

Cover Story: RALPH JONES DISPLAY... A FAMILY TRADITION

“Twas the months before Christmas, and all through the store...

Several creatures were stirring...amongst the holiday decor.

The Penguins with their top hats, the polka dotted dog.

The deer in the window, a squirrel on a log.

The trees, wreaths and swags were trimmed, with special care...

In hopes that their new owners soon will be shopping there.”

If you didn’t figure it out yet....the above is a parody of the famous holiday poem “Twas the Night Before Christmas” by Clarke \ Livingston.

It’s a classic that has been loved and shared amongst many generations.

A familiar poem that brings on the holiday spirit.

There is a special place that keeps Las Vegas Valley residents and businesses “in the holiday spirit”. For more than fifty years, Ralph Jones Display has been earning its reputation for stepping outside the box and bringing holiday decor to a whole new level.

Ralph Jones Display was originally started by Ralph and Doris Jones in the 1960’s. Ralph was selling greeting cards out of his car to hotel gift shops in the Las Vegas Valley. One day, the Thunderbird Hotel requested Ralph’s assistance with decorating. He did not let a lack of experience stop him and he was soon on a roll in a new role that led to decorating the stage for Elvis Presley. And so it began...

In the 1970s, the second generation Jones, Hoot and Ginda, relocated with the family, moving from Utah to Las Vegas permanently, and eventually moved the company to its current location on East Charleston.

The building had previously been home to the Young Electric Sign Company. (YESCO).

Iconic Vegas Vic and Sassy Sally are just a few of the famous Las Vegas signs that were built within these very walls. Another awesome tidbit about the building is that when it was originally built in 1934, it was the Cactus Club...one of the first dance halls aways from the hustle and bustle of Fremont Street.

by Johannah Bruns Back

Within the 30,000 square feet complex, you will find a huge selection of all the necessary store fixtures for retail, to include mannequins, tags, bags and jewelry displays. There is also a custom cabinet shop where anything that a retailer may need to enhance their store can be made to exact specifications.

The showroom is a must-see each year as the displays are current with trending holiday decor. Huge Christmas displays featuring themed vignettes of trees, wreaths, garland, holiday decor, tree trimmings, twinkling lights, silk florals, ribbon, animated items and furniture will have you walking around with your jaw dragging the ground. From floor-to-ceiling and wall-to-wall, you will be astounded by all that is available for purchase. And, you can see how it will look on your tree before you buy - as all items available for purchase are used in the massive showroom displays. This is truly the place to go when you are starting your holiday decorating.

Today, Ralph Jones Display is run by third generation family members, Jody Jones and his wife, Kate Jones. A large portion of their business comes from commercial custom decorating for many of the major hotels in the Las Vegas and surrounding areas, an ongoing tradition from the early years. Jody runs the Custom Cabinet Shop and the retail store fixtures side and Kate is in charge of all things Christmas.

Ralph Jones, located at 2576 E. Charleston is open to the public Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Saturday 9am to 6pm.

Closed Sundays. Their website is www.ralphjones.com.

“Santa and his sleigh will help to guide your way... through the many trees and decor at Ralph Jones Display.

From Steampunk to Candy Land and all in between... make sure you come down and be apart of the scene!”

Editor’s note: Our guest writer, Johannah Bruns Back, welcomes new followers at www.gotgoodbones.com

Ralph Jones HOURS:

MONDAY - FRIDAY 8:30 am - 6:00 pm SATURDAY 9 am - 6 pm

THE SOURCE FOR QUALITY HOLIDAY DECOR & DESIGN ARTIFICIAL TREES, WREATHS AND GARLANDS, INCLUDING PRE-LIT l ORNAMENTS l RIBBONS l FIGURINES l FLORAL l SPRAYS l LIGHTS l ANIMATED FIGURES l LIGHTS AND MUCH MORE! l

FOLLOW ON FACEBOOK FOR UPDATES, NEW ARRIVALS AND OUR AFTER-CHRISTMAS

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2576 E. CHARLESTON BOULEVARD LAS VEGAS, NEVADA 89104

702-382-4398 www.ralphjones.com

DESIGN - FABRICATE - INSTALL

RETAILERS SUPPLY FOR STORE FIXTURES & DISPLAYS

Quick Guide to Las Vegas Valley

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Archangel Coins Coins and Antiques

560 S. Decatur Las Vegas, NV

800 W Mesquite Ave

89107

702-683-2196

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Antiques & Unique Collectibles A to Z

Small Antiques, Coins, Collectibles, Jewelry

Josette’s

www.lasvegascoincompany.com

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The Relics of Yesterday & Style for Tomorrow

9151 S. Las Vegas Blvd.

Las Vegas, NV 89123

(702) 933-2791

www.antiquemallofamerica.net

Las Vegas, NV 89104

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9555 S. Eastern Ave #140 Las Vegas, NV 89123

Antique Mall of America

1400 S Main St

Antiques

1632 E. Charleston Blvd Las Vegas, NV 89104

(702) 641-3892 10 - 4 Mon - Sat

Antiques & Native American Art

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3355 E. Russell Rd

6250 Mountain Vista St.

Antique Mall (at Pecos) Las Vegas, NV 89120

702-982-7000

pvamvegas.com

(at Sunset)

Las Vegas, NV 89120

702-916-4931

antiques702@gmail.com Open 10-5 Closed Weds.

Tours Monday-Friday ricksrestorations.com

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702-476-1400

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Now buying record collections

Antique

Vin’tique

702 209 2767

(702) 366-7030

Las Vegas, NV 89107

702-228-4783

7885 W Sahara Ave Suite 110 Las Vegas, 89117

Las Vegas, NV 89106

594 S Decatur Blvd

Las Vegas, NV 89104

702-684-5177 Open Daily 10 to 6

Art & Antiques Restorations of Las Vegas 1638 E. Charleston Blvd.

Las Vegas, NV 89104

702-685-5552

JJC Clocks & Antiques 11 Street 1310 Main Las Vegas, NV 89104

702-384-8463 www.jjcclocks.com

Clark County Public Auction Every Saturday

2512 Abels Lane

lee.vsartandantiques@gmail.com

Las Vegas, NV 89115

Visit our Antique & Collectibles Showroom

CLARKCOAUCTION@AOL.COM

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Our antiques community is joining together in a winter coat drive, and welcomes your participaton in helping to collect warm outer-ware for those less fortunate.

Coats and wraps can be dropped off any time until December 15th. See article on page 8 for various locations convenient for doners all over the Las Vegas Valley. Use this map guides to locate the one closest to you.

Take The Country Register as your guide....

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Be sure to visit

“Nevada’s Best Small Town for Antiques”

Boulder City

Only 25 miles from Las Vegas, and 8 miles before Hoover Dam. ( map on back page)

you will have shop phone numbers and addresses for GPS !

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‘BEST’ IS AS BEST DOES TOO

As little girls, many of us were admonished by our grandmothers and/or mothers, with the old saying “Pretty is as pretty does”. It was explained to me that it’s nice to feel pretty, but our actions are far more important. A buzz phrase today is ‘acting intentionally’.

One of the most intentional people in my world is Sarah Collins, who has been submitting a thoughtful, well-written article informing our readers what is happening in Antique Alley. With the city extensively reconstructing the area’s streets and infrastructure over the last couple of years, there has been plenty for her to write about.

The fresh ‘pretty face’ of the district has brought in exciting new businesses and many of the pre-existing ones like hers, Main Street Peddlers Antique Mall, have been inspired to spruce up as well.

Sarah’s last article was about Main Street’s Grand Opening Party in September. Her plan for this issue was to write about an ‘event’ she is orchestrating, Antique Alley Small Business Saturday. As she makes her rounds to all her business associates in the neighborhood, she has been encouraging them to join in making a concerted effort of greeting their visitors that day with an Open House atmosphere, including refreshments, drawings and special discounts. So November 24th is sure to be a fun day in Antique Alley.

As Sarah apologized for not having her column done in time, I realized it was my opportunity to insert applause and gratitude for what she does, not just for her immediate business community, but for all of the advertisers of The Country Register, and for everyone that visits her store as well. This has actually been on my mind for several weeks, probably instigated by the annual Las Vegas Review Journal’s Best of Las Vegas Contest that was just held again. Although many of our advertisers have deservedly placed in top ranks of the contest over the years, including Sarah, it is an unabashedly undemocratic process. Voters are allowed and even encouraged to vote multiple times on multiple devices, limited only by once a day on each. If you also have multiple email addresses you can multiply your votes by however many devices you possess yet again.

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by Glena Dunn

Another old saying is “It’s just a popularity contest”. In this case, that would be a good thing! There does not even seem to be a screening of the validity of the categories businesses are nominated to win.

But I could go on and on and that is not what this is about. And I am proud of our advertisers that did earn recognition again this time, in spite of the odds against them. But this time Sarah’s store did not.

In part because she was so busy ‘doing her best’ for everyone else.

Just what does Sarah do? Well the Antique Alley Guide (on the facing page) was actually the brainstorm of Doug Abbott of Laura’s Treasures. It had a huge impact, bringing awareness to the antiques stores that were lost in the ‘18b Arts District’. They had a little rack card to guide people IF they found the area, but nothing revealed their existence to the customers looking for more antique shopping beyond the major antique malls. A few, like Doug, and Jorge at JJC Clocks & Antiques, advertised in our guide, and the rest depended on them to bring customers to the area. By buying a full page and servicing the participants, Doug was able to reduce the cost to where everyone that wanted the exposure could afford it, plus combining their ads created an impressive draw to the area. But with the reconstruction looming, Doug & Laura relocated next to Charleston Antique Mall, and I figured the Antique Alley Guide would fizzle.

Enter Sarah Collins: Sarah not only took over where Doug left off, she took on writing a column. (English is her second language by the way) She volunteered to deliver papers to several hotel concierges in the area. But the thing I value the most is how she opens the paper and walks through the pages with them showing what is in it to every person that visits her store. You may be standing in front of her now as she points out ‘her’ article!

Once they see what it contains, they thank her for it. When I thanked her for consistently making the effort in doing that, her reply was “Imagine if we all did that for each other and our customers...”

Sarah Collins is one of the owners of Main Street Peddlers Antique Mall and is the dedicated producer of our Antique Alley map.

7 IN AND AROUND THE LAS VEGAS 18b ARTS DISTRICT.

DISCOVER DOWNTOWN WITH ITS UNIQUE SHOPS, RESTAURANTS & CAFES

Shop EVERYTHING FOR YOUR HOME GAMBLING NEEDS

www.spinettisgaming.com

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NOT JUST ANTIQUES 702-384-4922 MART 17

12,000 SQ.FT, VENDOR POP-UPS AND FLEAS

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SIN CITY PICKERS 702-366-9166

10 W. WYOMING MONDAY TO SUNDAY 10 TO 5

ANTIQUE MALL, TOYS & COMICS

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TATYANA BOUTIQUE 702-485-4999

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STREET PEDDLERS 5 MAIN ANTIQUE MALL 702-476-1400 1400 S. MAIN STREET

MON. TO SAT. 10-6, SUN. 11-6

www.facebook.com/MainStreetPeddlersVegas

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STORAGE 6 THE SLAYER'S LAIR 702-619-8836 INSIDE MAIN STREET PEDDLERS

“TREASURES IN EVERY CORNER” www.facebook.com/storageslayer/

DEE'S ECLECTIC COLLECTIONS

INSIDE MAIN STREET PEDDLERS

LUCITE PURSES & BAKELITE JEWELRY PYREX, TOBACCIANA, TELEPHONES

STRATOSPHERE HOTEL

INSIDE MAIN STREET PEDDLERS

THEATRICAL, MOVIE WORN & COSPLAY COSTUMES FOR ALL YEAR ROUND 1400 S. MAIN ST. SUITE A 10AM - 5PM MON.-SAT.; CLOSED SUNDAY

DIFFERENT, DIVERSE & DELIGHTFUL

VINTAGE 11 GLAM FACTORY 702-443-0131 211 E. COLORADO AVENUE • TUES.- SAT. 10-5

AUTHENTIC VINTAGE CLOTHING FOR MEN & WOMEN

ODDITIES 12 LAS VEGAS 702-477-0430 1228 S. MAIN STREET

WEIRDEST LITTLE STORE IN LAS VEGAS!

STUFF FOR YOUR ODD COUSIN

CITY OF

www.JJCclocks.com

Las Vegas

& ANTIQUES 10 JJC CLOCKS 702-384-8463

DOWNTOWN

702-464-5837

1310 S. MAIN STREET

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DON JUAN 14 CASA MEXICAN RESTAURANT 702-384-8070

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1204 S. MAIN STREET M-TH & SUN 7AM-10PM; FRI & SAT. 7AM-11PM

www.casadonjuanlv.com

ALLEY MALL 15 ANTIQUE 702-684-5177 1126 S. MAIN STREET

OPEN EVERYDAY 10AM-6PM

antiquealleymall.com

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& FINDERS 16 MAKERS COFFEE & RESTAURANT 702-586-8255 ext. 1

1120 S. MAIN STREET #110

LATIN COMFORT FOODS-NEW MENU OPEN 7 DAYS, SUNDAY BRUNCH www.makerslv.com, @makerslv

IRON WORKS 17 ARTISTIC 702-387-8688 105 W. CHARLESTON BLVD.

CUSTOM IRON FABRICATION SHOWROOM UNIQUE GIFT SHOP. MON-FRI 8-5, SAT 9-4

www.artisticIron.com

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PINCUSHION 702-522-9551

4 E. CHARLESTON BLVD. WITH PARKING IN BACK ALTERATIONS, SEWING WORKSHOPS, CREATIVE SPACE

Shop Eat Drink

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MOTHER EARTHS KIND OF FLOWER SHOP

www.gaiaflowers.com, @gaiaflowerslv

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& 22 MINGO KITCHEN LOUNGE 702-685-0328 1017 S. 1ST STREET, INSIDE ART SQUARE

• THE ARTS DISTRICT – ART WAY AND BOULDER AVENUE • BONNEVILLE TRANSIT CENTER – 101 E. BONNEVILLE AVE • LAS VEGAS NORTH PREMIUM OUTLETS – SOUTH GRAND CENTRAL PARKWAY • FREMONT STREET EXPERIENCE – MAIN STREET, SOUTH OF FREMONT STREET • MOB MUSEUM – 300 STEWART AVE. • FREMONT EAST ENTERTAINMENT DISTRICT – NORTH SIDE OF FREMONT STREET, WEST OF SIXTH STREET • PAWN PLAZA – LAS VEGAS BOULEVARD, SOUTH OF GARCES AVENUE

FULL BAR & FOOD. HAPPY HOUR MON. TO SAT. www.eatmixmingo.com, @eatmixmingo FOR INCLUSION PLEASE CONTACT SARAH AT MAIN STREET PEDDLERS ANTIQUE MALL Shop

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AMERICAN GLASS PRESENTATION

An hour-long course concerning the rich history of American glass and its collecting categories of cut glass, iridescent carnival glass, and pattern glass will be presented at Paradise Valley Antique Mall, located at 3355 Russell Road in Las Vegas. The speaker will be Joyce Brown, who, with 50+ years of performing the research involved with the buying and selling true antiques, is one of the most experienced and knowledgable dealers in our area.

The presentation is on Wednesday, December 5th, from 3 pm to 4 pm. The class size is limited and those who wish to attend must pre-register and prepay the $10 admission fee.

COAT DRIVE

Our antiques community is joining together in a winter coat drive, and welcomes your participaton in helping to collect warm outer-ware for those less fortunate.

Coats and wraps can be dropped off any time until December 15th at various locations to be convenient for doners all over the Las Vegas Valley. Use our map guides to locate the one closest to you, your workplace or your route.

Las Vegas

Antique Mall of America - 9151 S. Las Vegas Blvd.

Paradise Valley Antique Mall - 33355 E. Russell Rd. Charleston Antique Mall - 560 S. Decatur Rd. Antique Alley Mall - 1126 S. Main St.

Boulder City

Bella Marketplace - 1212 Wyoming St Back in Thyme Antiques - 524 Nevada Way

2018 Voted “Best of Las Vegas” Winner in 3 Categories!

Antique Mall of America 9151 South Las Vegas Boulevard

Las Vegas, Nevada 89123

702-933-2791

One mile north of the South Point Casino

Open every day 10 am to 6 pm

“Novelty Shop, Antiques/Collectibles, Place to Buy Unique Gift”

November/December 2018

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ESTATE LIQUIDATION

As extended families gather for the holidays, it creates opportunities to reminisce together, and in quiet moments, personally. Sometimes the warm memories are triggered by the old family pieces handed down with their lore. In this era where the new generations aren’t as interested in the family heirlooms, be sure you speak up if you, on the other hand, are. Families have been getting smaller with each generation and there are fewer children and grandchildren to become the keepers of well-loved pieces that have been passed down for generations. Now one or two siblings can easily feel overwhelmed with inheriting furniture and decorative items to be absorb into their well-established homes.

If family members don’t speak up or otherwise make arrangements, it eventually falls to estate professionals like our advertisers on this page that help to liquidate estates. They will evaluate each item and present it to be discovered and treasured again in new homes.

As you can see, they offer options for having an estate liquidation on site, either as a sale or auction, or the estate can be picked up, sorted into lots and sold to the public at an auction house. Both options have a following. Besides announcements that make the general public aware of such sales, antique dealers and collectors follow such sites as Estate Sale.Net, and sign up for email alerts.

APPRAISAL SERVICES Certified antique appraisals of individual personal property, and entire estates CAROLE MOLCHANY (702) 227-3721 office (276) 477-8870 cell

by Glena Dunn Sometimes items of an estate that are of significant value should be appraised... for insurance purposes if keeping; and if selling, it will help alert potential buyers to the value. Otherwise, let the experts and the market establish what the current values are. Bidders at an auction will have to compete to win each item and will stop at the price they feel is fair for them, whether they have seen a comparison or must see a chance to make a profit.

So if you are headed for ‘home’ for Thanksgiving or Christmas this year, watch for items that speak to you and if you would not want them to ‘leave the family’, and feel you can fit them into your decor to enjoy, be sure to express an interest in them. Perhaps they can be updated with paint to fit your style. Otherwise, be sure and take some photos to help you reminisce later, after they are released to go where they will be treasured once again.

When the time comes, call

Act 3 Estate Sales, LLC Professional Estate Liquidation

702-466-5276

ESTATE SALE

email: act3@act3estatesales.com www.act3estatesales.com

Licensed and Bonded Personal Property Liquidation Services

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC WEEKLY AUCTIONS LIVE AND/OR ONLINE CHECK WEBSITE & Fb FOR UPDATES

2512 Abels Lane, Las Vegas, NV 89115 (Near Carey and Lamb)

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SOUTHERN NEVADA

NEED CASH? THESE DEALERS ARE LOOKING TO BUY! Get more for your American

Gold & Silver Coin

Dimes Quarters Halves Dollars I will pay a minimum of $22 for any pre-1900 gradable silver dollar!

Call ‘$100 Bill’

702-488-4369

Authentic Collectibles I am Buying:

antiques, collectibles, military, books, autographs, old magazines, paper ephemera, jewelry (costume or real), scrapbooks, coins, sports and entertainment memorabilia, old toys, photographs & albums.

A few pieces or a WHOLE COLLECTION !

Call Chris... I will come to you!

702-241-3273

Old Native American Jewelry Please don’t sell it for scrap!

We Buy Antique & Estate Jewelry, including Gold & Silver & quality costume

Back in Thyme 524 Nevada Way

in Old Town Boulder City (see map on back page)

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Buying Vintage Sports Collectibles 1870’s to 1970’s Cards - Sets - Stars - Commons

Also old Hotwheels & old risqué pinup / photographs

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Vintage Nevada Collectibles & Souvenirs Hoover/Boulder Dam, Brochures, Desert Sands Pottery

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We pay at least triple silver value for saleable pieces...

A minimum of $1.00/gram (and more) And we pay on weight of the stones as if they were silver!

Please don’t destroy historic Native American pieces!

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Your trash is someone else’s treasure !

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November/December 2018

SAVE THE DATE !

by Glena Dunn

February 15-16 are the dates to save if you plan to sell or shop at the famous Antique Collectibles & Bottle Show/Sale presented annually by the Las Vegas Antique Bottle & Collectibles Club.

The show continues as it has for the last three years, at the Henderson Convention Center at 200 South Water Street. The venue offers easy access for vendor set-up, and the location is convenient for Las Vegas, Boulder City and Henderson, located near the I-93/95 and the 215. Nick Valenti continues as the show chairman.

In the over 50 years since the inception of the club and then the show, both have evolved to be about much more than just bottles.

As bottle digging became more restricted, by both property owners and government regulation, the club members shifted their activities as a club from digging together to enjoying bus trips to antiques and collectible events in nearby states. The club meets monthly at Tap House on 5589 West Charleston in Las Vegas, on the second Wednesday of each month. A socializing time starts at 6 pm, with coffee and doughnuts, and the meeting begins at 6:30. Guests are welcome to come and see what the club is about, although there is no club meeting in December in lieu of the annual Christmas Party.

The 54th show will offer a wide variety of some of the most interesting antiques you will every see, shown by expert collectors and dealers who can tell you all about them. One of the purposes of the show is to fulfill its mission of sharing enthusiasm and knowledge for collecting with the public in order to promote historical items being valued and preserved in what has become a throw-away society. Old West items are popular, especially those tied to Nevada’s history. Casino collectibles, postcards, Native American jewelry, Coca Cola, pocket watches, Mason and Ball jars, coin, pottery, old toys and textiles will all likely be presented for sale.

So grab your honey for an extra Valentine excursion treasure hunting together and come out and see what you can’t live without!

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SOUTHERN NEVADA

THE GIFT OF PRESERVATION AND/OR RESTORATION

Have you seen the video of the son tracking down his dad’s first car? That he wished he’d never parted with but at a time in his life he had to? Then he has it restored before it is driven up to the house.

The father is incredulous with disbelief in what would seem impossible and then tears of joy. It is obvious that nothing else could have ever made a better gift.

Then there are the episodes of American Restoration where people brought in toys such as pedal cars and rocking horses that had seen their better days. As the cameras rolled, Rick Dale of Rick’s Restorations, and his crew would size up the situation, and tell the owner what could be done to restore their favorite keepsake back to its original condition and how much it would cost. Then we got to see him in action, the tedious process, and the amazing transformation.

My own dad has never stopped reminiscing about the Whizzer his parents bought him. They were blue-collar, but he was the only kid in town to have one. My grandparents were friends with the hardware store owner and able to make the payments over years for their only child. I did not realize what a sacrifice it was until we were looking at old photos a few years ago and there was one of him and the bike in front of a tiny teardrop trailer. I exclaimed “You even took it on vacation!” He was quiet for a moment, and then he said, “Glena, that was our home until I was in high school...” When he went into the Army, my grandfather decided that it was time to let another youth enjoy it. Apparently he did not consult my dad.

I have seen a few Whizzers come up over the years, but usually not locally, and at a price I could afford to surprise my dad. I have sent him pictures of old advertising for them. It is probably a good thing I’ve never found one for him, as it would have probably been parked in my mom’s livingroom ... for him to enjoy as the ultimate conversation starter. But it has made me think about what a great gift something like that is, for someone you really would like to put some thought into coming up with a special gift that they will treasure.

by Glena Dunn

Besides Rick’s Restorations, located on our Quick Guide, our two advertisers on this page can facilitate something like that for you.

At Antiquities of Nevada in The Forum Shops at Caesars Palace Hotel & Casino, they are experts in taking a memento and framing it with an appropriate look and sometimes other pieces that tell its story. There are walls of examples of what they can do that collectors purchase for instant decor in offices, and living areas. If someone special to you has a treasure you would like to have preserved in away that makes it easy to enjoy, contact them below.

At Timeless Restorations, Randy Schofield restores all kinds of antiques. Right now, he is restoring a Murray Pedal Car Station Wagon for me. You can view examples of his restorations at Paradise Valley Antique Mall (see location on our Quick Guide) where his work is all along the far back wall. There are cash registers, scales of many types, at least a dozen clocks, some are gorgeous wood ‘kitchen clocks’. It is amazing to see the display and it is all available for purchase. It is would be even more amazing if you could see what these things looked like before Randy put his skills into them.

So there are some good options for restoring a treasure as a unique gift, maybe even for yourself!

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November/December 2018

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CHARLESTON HEIGHTS NEWS

Charleston Heights Shopping Center, at 500-640 South Decatur, next to Arizona Charlies, has become a hub of activity with its variety of stores that interest local collectors, dealers and decorators, and are even drawing regular visitors from other states.

Newly relocated to the growing antiques venue is Moondog Records. Owner Clint McKean says the moving of his 35,000 record inventory was well worth the effort, and if anything, he is finding his store too popular some days!

Charleston Antique Mall, voted RJ’s Best of Las Vegas four years running, anchors the shopping center. This year they have their usual busy holiday schedule with a Thanksgiving Weekend Sale: Friday, Nov. 23rd-25th, followed by an extended holiday sale running from Saturday, Dec.8th to Sunday, the 30th. If you played the odds of what you wanted not being scooped up at 15% off, you might do even better during the New Year’s Blowout Sale which is Monday December 31st and Tuesday, January 1st, 2019.

Laura’s Treasures is a great place to shop for the holidays! All year long, Doug and Laura are out early, scouting the coolest estates sales for vintage Christmas decor and unique treasures to make your shopping fun and gifting special. Due to recent health concerns, their business is up for sale, so give them a call or stop by to check on details, and consider become a part of this vibrant community of vintage stores.

You and your family can get your holiday charity on at Charleston Square by contributing to two drives to help those less fortunate.

Archangel Coins is hosting a canned food drive, and even rewarding those who donate with collectible coins and raffle tickets to win a rare and valuable 1884 Carson City Silver Dollar! What a great opportunity to spark a kid’s interest in coins... a visit to this fascinating coin shop with a can of food and they leave with a coin!

Secondly, Charleston Antique Mall is a drop-off point for our local antique community’s Coat Drive, sponsored by Paradise Valley Antique Mall. For more information, see page 8.

FREE COINS FOR CANS A FOOD DRIVE TO BENEFIT:

For the first canned good that you donate, you will receive a collectible coin. For each additional 5, you will receive a raffle ticket for a chance to win an 1884 Carson City Silver Dollar!

Retail Value of $225.00

Donations will be accepted through: December 15th, 2018 at Archangel Coins 594 S. Decatur Blvd Las Vegas, NV 89107 Winning raffle ticket will be drawn at 5:00 PM on December 15th, 2018.

Need not be present to win.

The Country Register BOULDER CITY NOVEMBER 8TH 10-8PM 503 HOTEL PLAZA LAS VEGAS NOVEMBER 10TH 10-6PM 9440 W. SAHARA AVE.

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Handmade items for all ages

Friday November 9 Saturday November 10 9 am - 6 pm both days

1127 Abadan Street in Las Vegas 89142 East on Charleston Blvd, Right on Hollywood Blvd, Left at first street ‘Dative’ & follow signs

Holiday Gift Baskets and Bake Sale

Presented by

Los Prados Women’s Club Saturday November 17th 8 am - 12 Noon Nanette 203-788-9916

Los Prados Country Club 5150 Los Prados Circle, LV Proceeds benefit local charities www.lpwc-online.com

2018 Holiday BOUTQUES,

ARTS & CRAFT SHOWS SHOP OPEN HOUSES NOVEMBER 15-17, 2018 THURSDAY & FRIDAY 9 am - 7 pm SATURDAY 9 am - 3 pm

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OPEN HOUSE NOV 10TH 10am - 9

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H O L I D AY Craft Boutique

Presented by Los Prados Women’s Club

Saturday December 1st 8:30 am - 2:00 pm

Contact Deanna 702-232-9198 Los Prados Country Club, 5150 Los Prados Circle, LV Proceeds benefit local charities www.lpwc-online.com

The Community Club of Boulder City proudly presents

The 44th Annual Doodlebug Craft Bazaar Christmas at the McKee Ranch Benefiting McKee Ranch Foundation

Santa * La La Photography * Vendors Face painting * Make an Ornament & friendly Farm Animals Add to your holiday celebration at McKee Ranch! $20 Donation for the whole family!

Antiques & Vintage Flea Market & Farmhouse Holiday Decor

Month of December 10am - 5pm 8982 Dean Martin Dr. LV 89139

$20 for vendor space Call to reserve

702-361-9606

Saturday

December 1st, 2018 9 am to 4 pm

FREE ADMISSION Boulder City Parks & Rec Center 900 Arizona Street, Boulder City, NV Homemade Arts, Crafts, Food & Fun 130+ Vendor Booths

RAFFLE PRIZES Please join us as Boulder City celebrates the Holiday Season!

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DECEMBER’S TURQUOISE

by Glena Dunn Beautiful in any season, turquoise is the modern December birthstone. With many variations in color, from the sky blues of the Arizona and New Mexico mines, to the dusky greens and brown matrix of Nevada, there is something suited to every skin tone.

A sacred stone for the North American Indians, it’s color represents the expansive sky. The stone is said to promote mental and spiritual clarity and to enhance wisdom, trust, kindness and understanding.

Most mines have been depleted and are now closed. Irreplaceable turquoise was lost when silver prices soared and old Native American jewelry with some of the most amazing stones were hammered away before melting. The loss of both the stones and the old work is staggering to contemplate, to those who appreciate it.

SOUTHERN NEVADA

BUY BACK YOUR MEMORIES

by Glena Dunn The months before the holidays are a great time to keep an eye out for your favorite childhood toys. You are out shopping for gifts anyway, and dealers tend to hold back old toys for the look of nostalgia in their displays. In most cases, prices are somewhat lower on many pre-1950’s collectibles than they have been in the past. Most 1980’s and forward are still reasonable as those who were that group as youngsters haven’t hit their collecting stride. 60’s and now 70’s are more in demand as that era’s kiddos have reached peak income or are comfortably retiring with time for reminiscing and to pursue hobbies like collecting.

If your childhood toy box wasn’t all you wished for, try improving your memories with collecting. That’s probably what’s behind my pedal car obsession. I think I now have or have had every pedal car I drooled over in the Sears and Montgomery Ward Wish Books of the 60’s. I unwrapped a pogo stick. We’ll just leave that right there.

If you know what you are looking for, eBay makes it easy to find.

But there is nothing like the joy of discovering a favorite toy, maybe even one that had faded from memory, as you walk the aisles of an antique mall or stop to admire a charming window display. Even if you don’t take it home, you will still love enjoying the memories it evokes. For me, a good example is the Easy Bake Oven. My sisters and I spent many so happy hours with ours, learning not only things about baking, but PATIENCE, as we watched that light bulb turn the batter into tiny deserts we proudly set on the table and divided into even tinier pieces for the six in our family. I can’t walk by a yellow one especially, without smiling at the memories it brings back.

Some of our childhood toys are still in production or have been brought back to be reproduced due to nostalgic interest. Ruben’s WoodCraft & Toys in Boulder City offers quite a number of them and at very reasonable prices. Surprise your child or grandchild with one or two this Christmas along with the story of your memories. Perhaps it could become a tradition... imagine them many years from now, doing the same.

rare AUTHENTIC vintage

HANDMADE NATIVE AMERICAN JEWELRY CHOOSE SOMETHING SPECIAL, WE OFFER LAYAWAY & ACCEPT CREDIT CARDS Please do NOT scrap old Native American jewelry !

We pay 3-10x more than the silver value, and include the weight of the stones.

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November/December 2018

COWBOYS COME BACK TO TOWN!

With the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo, the Cowboy Christmas Show returns to Las Vegas, with one of the biggest shows to date. Cowboy Christmas runs December 6th to 15th, and is ten days of Cowboy fun. The one-of-a-kind Western Gift Show brings in some of the top cowboy and western vendors to showcase their unique products which include: customized jewelry, western wear, boots and spurs, furniture, original art, handmade crafts, and pottery.

This year’s show is to include over 400 hundred vendors, all showing off their latest unique western gifts.

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Welcome NFR 2018 !

Located in the South Halls of the Las Vegas Convention Center, the 2018 Cowboy Christmas Gift Show show is over 400,000 square feet of show floor products. This year’s show is expected to draw in over 400 hundred vendors, all showing off their latest unique western gifts. The Expo is open daily from 9:00 am – 5:00 pm and admission is free.

This year’s Cowboy Christmas Show has partnered up with the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation’s Hunter & Outdoor Christmas Expo.

The combined show covers more than 900,000 square feet presenting the best in firearms, optics, outfitter and guides, hunting apparel, and all things hunting and outdoors. Admission to the RMEF Hunter & Outdoor Christmas Expo is free and show hours will match Cowboy Christmas on the first floor.

Stetson Country Christmas is an 11-day event being held from 6th December to 16th December 2018 at the Sands Expo & Convention Center. This event provides the attendees some great shopping experience and provides everything needed for their western lifestyle Christmas shopping list.

Roper Cowboy Marketplace presented by Boot Barn is held at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center December 6th-15th, 2018 10 am-5 pm daily.

Shop our advertising antique stores as well. Local dealers have saved back their western treasures for this time of year as well, to welcome the cowboys and cowgirls back to town!

2018

2018 RMEF HUNTER & OUTDOOR CHRISTMAS EXPO

Las Vegas Convention Center

18 Henderson

SOUTHERN NEVADA

CREATING PERSONAL HOLIDAY SURROUNDINGS

Decorating for the Holidays allows us to temporarily change our surroundings and try out different choices (Sort of like dressing for formal occasions). My mother created very elegant tree designs that were new each year. After placing each ornament precisely, she carefully hung pieces of tinsel on the branches creating shining curtains.

When creating my family’s traditions, I chose a casual style with handmade décor of popcorn garlands and unmatched ornaments.

School ornaments were added, as well as a newly selected ornament gift each year. When they grew up and moved away, they took all those ornaments with them. As sad as we were to see the gaps it left on our tree, it gave us a chance to change what we were doing and try something new that my husband and I now enjoy.

Ornaments are one of the easiest decorative items to find and acquire for the holidays. Some have legends associated with them including those that promise luck when included on a Christmas tree... pickles, spiders, roosters, and even rubber chickens! We have found and sold many varieties of these fun themes over the years. Some come packaged with their stories and are wonderful gift choices to share.

Many companies create décor for seasonal use. Fitz and Floyd, Annalee® Dolls, and Byer’s Choice are well-known sources with a broad range to please both adults and children. Each year, companies adapt their designs with new colors and trends to appeal to existing and new potential customers.

Holiday décor usually begins with Christmas greens and florals.

Real and artificial can be combined beautifully. If you are starting out (or down-sizing) consider smaller trees placed on tables for good viewing height. Wreaths and garlands are beautiful either hung on the walls or placed flat on tables framing and embellishing a large bowls, candle sticks, or nativity scenes. Plants and flowers can be single focal points or can be clustered in different-sized groupings.

Decorating includes sounds and aromas to set the mood for the holiday. Recordings of Christmas music, the tastes and smells of gingerbread, apple cider, or peppermint, all enhance this time of year.

by Georgia Ritter

However you decorate, share it and make good memories to cherish in years to come..

Ed. Note: Georgia has owned her delightful shop for 40 years! She keeps Christmas season decorations on display all year long. Through the year, she and her staff enjoy going the extra mile with unique selections and warm displays that will help you find ‘just the thing’ for the difficult person on your list. Visit her shop, Le Mélange GIFTS & COLLECTIBLES, Suites D-F at 120 East Horizon Drive – Just a block east off US95 in Henderson -- on the southeastern rim of the Las Vegas valley.

Le Mélange - GIFTS and Collectibles (One block east of freeways 93, 95, & 515 at exit #59)

120 East Horizon Drive – Suites D, (E, & F too) Henderson, Nevada 89015 (702) LOV-XMAS or (800) 731-5730

November’s Special Saturday Events: November 10th - Annual Nativity Open House Would you like to start collecting the Fontanini Nativity Collection? We are excited to announce that we will have a few Fontanini “signed” pieces this year. Enjoy 20% off some of our nativity sets on this day.

Sign up for door prizes & enjoy refreshments while viewing our many nativity selections.

November 17th - Our Annual Holiday Open House featuring Dawn Manning, the creator of “Bearly Dreamin’ ” limited edition bears and Santas(with hand sculpted faces). Today receive 10% off purchases and an ornament (while supplies last). Net purchases of $40 or more receive a $5 bounce back certificate (good for 30 days through January). Enjoy refreshments, and sign up for door prizes!

November 24th - We will celebrate Small Business Saturday with special discounts and sale items for the day as we say “thank you” for shopping with us and other small businesses.

Our Holiday Hours Begin November 23rd: Mon-Sat 10-6 pm & end Sunday, December 23 1-5pm & Mon, December 24 10-5pm

We will close for our long winter’s nap after helping our last customer on Christmas Eve — reopening January 2nd with an after-Christmas Sale, & resuming our regular hours of Tuesday-Saturday 10-5

(In case of gift emergencies, please call 800 731-5730 and we will try to accommodate you.)

MelangeGIFTS.com coming soon Regular Hours: Tuesday through Saturday: 10am to 5*pm. *As always, we stay open ‘til our last customer leaves!

Created out of my the love for Cherry Pie & French Toast!

Breakfast or Dessert? Give it a try and you be the judge.

Cherry Streusel French Toast Casserole 12 Sliced Texas Toast 1 (21 oz.) Cherry Pie Filling 1/2 teaspoon Almond Extract 8 Eggs 1 1/2 Cups Milk 1 teaspoon Vanilla 1/2 teaspoon Cinnamon 1 Cup Butter, cold

Sugared Cranberries ~ Makes 3 Cups ~

~ Streusel Topping 1 Cup Brown Sugar 2 Cups All Purpose Flour 1/2 Cup Quick Rolled Oats 1/2 Cup Sugar 1 teaspoon Cinnamon

Arrange Texas Toast slices in a lightly greased 9 x 13 pan. Stir pie filling with almond extract. Spread evenly over the sliced bread. Top with the remaining bread. Whisk eggs, milk, vanilla and cinnamon. Pour over the bread. Let soak up the batter for at least 1 hour in the refrigerator, or overnight. In small bowl, combine topping ingredients, using a fork to “cut” the butter into small pieces. Remove casserole from refrigerator and preheat oven to 350. Sprinkle with topping and bake for 40-45 minutes. Let casserole set for 5 minutes before cutting and serving. If you want to serve this as a dessert, try topping off slice with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

1 (12 oz.) Fresh Cranberries, rinsed 3 Cups Syrup (Maple or any other flavor. I love Pomegranate) 2-3 Cups Sugar Rinse the cranberries, place in a large bowl, and pour syrup over them. Stir to coat the berries. Cover and let chill over night. When draining the syrup, DO NOT RINSE. * Keep the syrup for another batch.

Place sugar onto a baking sheet.

Taking about a 1/2 Cup of berries at a time, roll them gently in the sugar covering completely. Place Sugared Cranberries onto another sheet pan… now here is the MOST IMPORTANT STEP… do not let the cranberries touch. Because they are still ‘wet’, if they are touching the sugar will start to dissolve where they contact. We don’t want that. (An easy way to keep them separated is to place them on a wire cooling rack.) Let them air dry for a couple of hours. That is it! Super easy!

The easiest holiday treats you will make this season!

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November/December 2018

THE TABLECLOTH

“The holidays are approaching and we must prepare to gather and celebrate”.

Words which were uttered at home and which echo in memories of holidays past.

This reminisce brings a smile upon my face because our home would fill with family, friends, love, laughter, and, at its center of celebration, food.

This required preparation. Invites needed to be extended. Silver had to be polished. The china had to be removed from the china hutch.

The menu had to be considered, and this required the consultation of the cache of family recipes.

The family traditional recipe or secret recipes which graced the table and created the greatest of conversation and friendly family argument.

The preparations are the planning and when they culminate, we look towards the table. The table is the heart. It starts with the tablecloth which is the art pallet.

The tablecloth sets the atmosphere and takes shape, form, and style in all fashions.

by Carole Molchany

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Whether it is a simple white cloth, elegant, traditional, theme related, or perhaps a hand crochet cloth which was lovingly made by family, the cloth indicates a gathering. When the cloth is extended up in ballon fashion and then stretched, spread, and unfolded across the table, the true spread of the holiday unfolds.

It spreads from the gathering around the table.

It spreads in the food we share. It spreads in conversation. It spreads in love and unity. It spreads in the celebration of holiday..

Start the preparations. Let us celebrate!

Spread the tablecloth.

Carole Molchany’s career in Antiquities began in Manhattan, 1981.

She became a certified antique appraiser in 2002. She has traveled the USA, appraising at major trade shows, and special events. Her antique mall in Tennessee, was recognized as the Best Place to Shop in Southern Living Magazine. Residing now in Las Vegas Nevada, Carole offers services in certified antiques appraisals of individual personal property, and entire estates. Carole holds a real estate license, and covers all of Las Vegas, Henderson, and Boulder City. Carole recently published her third book, the title “Halloween H2O”.

Oh the weather outside is frightful But the fire is so delightful And since we’ve no place to go Let us sew, let us sew, let us sew!

WITH YO YO

!

Someone asked how long the fabric ‘yo yo’ has been around. I can vouch for a come-back in the 70’s, and I have a bed-cover that looking at the fabrics, I would say 1950’s. They definitely add a fun retro look to Christmas decorating.

The little individual units are simple to make and you can easily take along the ready to stitch up circles on a road trip, to a meeting, or whip up while watching TV. You simply turn the outer edge a tiny bit and baste stitch the circumference, then draw up the thread and secure with a knot or if at home, hot glue.

They can be stacked to create 3-dimensions as in the snowman and tree ornaments shown, or stitched together flat at the sides for garland, with or without buttons glued into the centers. I have also seen them made to go farther by hot-gluing them onto rick rack or twine or other trim. If you stuff a little cotton or batting in, they become like a little ball, and that form opens up another spectrum of crafting ideas.

If you search on Pinterest, you will find many more ideas, both for Christmas and all year long. You can embellish pillows and kitchen towels, and even your sweaters and skirts.

It is fun to try different prints and see how they look as a yo yo... and fair warning, making these is addicting! But the real fun is when you’ve whipped up a stack and the crafting begins!

SOUTHERN NEVADA

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New Mexico: Jan & John Keller, 16755 Oak Brush Loop, Peyton, CO, 80831, 719-749-9797 NewYork: Dave & Amy Carter, P. O. Box 365, New Market, MD, 21774, 866-825-9217, ads@countryregisteronline.com North Carolina: Barb Stillman and Lolly Konecky, 515 Carefree Hwy, #1128 Phoenix, AZ, 85085, 602-942-8950 *North Dakota: Kelsey Ruzicka, P. O. Box 2015, Belle Fourche, SD 57717 605-568-0181 kelsey@;moxiemarketingmw.com *Ohio: Barb Moore, P.O. Box 37, Cable, OH, 43009, (800) 842-2730, (937) 652-1157, ohiocountryregister@yahoo.com *Oklahoma: Richard & Lenda Brown, P.O. Box, Oklahoma City, OK, 405-470-2597 *Oregon: Barb Stillman and Lolly Konecky, 515 Carefree Hwy, #1128 Phoenix, AZ, 85085, 602-942-8950 Pennsylvania: Gail & Merle Taylor, P. O. Box 128, Owens Cross Roads, AL 35763 (888) 616-8319, info@countryregisteronline.com *Rhode Island: Dave & Amy Carter, P. O. Box 365, New Market, MD, 21774, 866-825-9217, ads@countryregisteronline.com • S. Carolina: Barb Stillman and Lolly Konecky, 515 Carefree Hwy, #1128 Phoenix, AZ, 85085, 602-942-8950 *South Dakota: Kelsey Ruzicka, P. O. Box 2015, Belle Fourche, SD 57717 605-568-0181 kelsey@;moxiemarketingmw.com *Texas: Richard & Lenda Brown, P.O. Box, Oklahoma City, OK, 405-470-2597 Utah: Carrie Marsh,PO Box 571886 Murray, Utah 84157. Phone 970-623-0300, imcjmarsh@gmail.com *Vermont: Michelle Hatch, 20 Chester St., Chester, NH 03036, Michelle@countryregisternhvt.com. 603-571-1822 Virginia: Dave & Amy Carter, P.O. Box 365, New Market, MD, 21774, (866) 825-9217, ads@countryregisteronline.com *Washington - E. OR, & S ID: Barb Stillman and Lolly Konecky,515 Carefree Hwy, #1128 Phoenix, AZ, 85085, 602-942-8950 West Virginia: Gail & Merle Taylor, P. O. Box 128, Owens Cross Roads, AL 35763 (888) 616-8319, info@countryregisteronline.com *Wisconsin: Scott & Jennifer Hughes, P. O. Box 276, Altoona,WI, 54720, 715-838-9426, jennifer@countryregisterofwisconsin.com Wyoming: Kelsey Ruzicka, P. O. Box 2015, Belle Fourche, SD 57717 605-568-0181 kelsey@;moxiemarketingmw.com CANADA Alberta: Ruth Burke, Box 97, Heisler, Alberta T0B 2A0. (780) 889-3776 countryregab@yahoo.com British Columbia: Bryan Stonehill, 523-3140 Wilson St., Penticton, B.C., V2A 7K4, (250) 493-3226 Manitoba & Saskatchewan: Scott and Marj Kearns, Box 850, Kipling, SK, S0G 2S0, (306) 736-2441. countryregister@sasktel.net Ontario: Harriet Ramos, 115 - 1803 St. Joseph Blvd. Orleans, ON K1C 6E7 (613)-424-6420 OntarioCountryRegister@gmail.com

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We hope that you have enjoyed this edition of The Country Register of Southern Nevada. Before you toss it, may we suggest that you consider doing one of the following: Keep your copy in your car, so that you have it as a handy reference for the addresses and phone numbers of the shops that have caught your eye.

If you have not cut up your copy for the calendar, the recipes and other ideas, pass it on to your friend or neighbor, or leave it at your doctors/dentist office or other waiting areas. If you have enjoyed The Country Register, you know someone else will enjoy it too!

Traveling?

Wherever you travel, look for the local edition of The Country Register to find specialty shops and local events. Or go to www.countryregister.com to view the current issue for your destination. If you are heading out to treasure hunt in a neighboring state, stop at Back in Thyme in Boulder City and pick up a free antiques trade publication for Arizona or California. Today’s Vintage covers California and the west coast, The Antique Register covers Arizona and New Mexico.

There are copies available of The Country Register of Arizona and The Country Register of California as well.

November/December 2018

CELEBRATING 30 YEARS OF PUBLISHING

A series of articles has been brewing in my head for months now as the time drew near to start celebrating the 30th Anniversary of The Country Register newspapers. The plan is to celebrate for a whole year and in each upcoming issue tell you a bit more about how this all came into being. I will also share favorite recipes from my kitchen where I still spend a lot of time.

I have always been an entrepreneur at heart so it seemed only natural that, after raising four children, I would meld the business world with my love of handmade items. As a former art teacher and then a PTA mom, I got a taste of this combination by organizing one of the first highly successful juried arts and crafts fund-raisers in Arizona.

When the school eventually phased out that event, this show moved to my Phoenix home, creating an instant success. Soon home-based arts and crafts shows became popular all over.

That led to opening a small gift shop close to home. Having a young daughter with the same talents and passions provided for a great ‘lets-do-it-together’ project. Daughter Barbra-Jean eventually owned the shop, one of the first “country” shops in Arizona. Our mother-daughter team then opened one of the first combination tearoom and gift shops in the state. Gooseberries Tea Room had an over 25 year run in Phoenix with three different owners and is still well-remembered and much missed.

Needing an effective, yet affordable means of advertising the shop, Barbra-Jean suggested that I put out a promotional newspaper. So, in fall 1988, with no publishing experience and no computer, I introduced The Country Register, which made its debut with eight black and white pages featuring twenty-four advertisers. Some of those original advertisers continue as consistent supporters of The Country Register to this day.

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by Barbara Floyd, Founder of The Country Register

The Country Register has played a tremendous role in the success and growth of the industries it promotes. One of the publication’s biggest strengths is forging bonds between shop owners, crafters, artisans and customers. It is distributed without charge at its advertisers’ locations as well as other ‘well-traveled’ sites, such a visitors centers.

Eventually, as popularity of the newspaper spread, people from other states approached for help in starting The Country Register in their own areas. Thus, a licensing agreement for the nationally trademarked name and logo was arranged. Michigan became the second state to have The Country Register and continues to this day with a very large publication. Currently there are thirty-one Country Register papers across the United States and Canada, several of them combining two or more states To get a bit organized for this writing project, I spent two days sorting photos and finishing two scrapbooks that were partly done. One was about The Country Register and the other was about other business ventures over the past 40 years. I figured getting these in order would be a good reminder of memories past, finish these two projects and, at the same time, produce photos and ideas to share with you. Please visit The Country Register, Inc., on Facebook and see what is shared there as well as your regional Facebook page, The Country Register of Southern Nevada, which posts updates of local events and the advertisers’ sales and news.

Barbara Floyd enjoys her downsized lifestyle in Phoenix, AZ, and her visits to see children and grandchildren in Tri-Cities and Walla Walla, WA, Cumming, GA, and Ft. Wayne, IN. She created and volunteers to put together Love of Junk, Walla Walla’s Vintage Show on her oldest daughter’s farm in Walla Walla, WA, each June. She can be reached at barbara@ countryregister.com.

Favorite Scone Recipe

from Barbara Floyd’s Kitchen

I could not begin to tell you how many triple batches of these scones I have made over the past 30 years! One thing I found out and tested many times is making them up ahead of time, cutting them out and freezing on a cookie sheet. When they are frozen solid, pop them into a good airtight container and, hours before wanting to bake them, thaw out completely (covered by a clean dishtowel) on stone or a cookie sheet—I like to put parchment paper down first—and then bake as directed.

Cinnamon Nut Scones 3 C. flour 1/2 C. sugar 2 1/2 t. baking powder 1/2 t. baking soda 1 T. cinnamon 3/4 t. salt Blend the above ingredients well 3/4 Cup Cold Butter cut in so mixture is crumbly Add 1/2 Cup chopped Walnuts or Pecans 1 Cup of Buttermilk, Stir gently until all is moist.

Knead mixture slightly and cut into rounds desired size on a floured board.

Use egg wash on top if desired.

Bake at 400 degrees for 12-15 minutes.

Variation: Omit cinnamon and add dried cranberries along with the nuts. I often made triple batches of both versions.

If you don’t have cookie cutters the right size, you can use an empty tin can or a thin edged drinking or juice glass or cut them in wedges with a sharp knife.

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THE CHRISTMAS IRONING BOARD

November/December 2018

REAL FARM-STYLE LIVING : The Christmas Ironing Board

The year was 1951, World War II had just ended and now the United States was fighting a war in Korea in an effort to stop the spread of Communism. A military recruiter visited the campus where my brother was enrolled. My brother answered the call by enlisting in the Marine Corp and was soon receiv ing his training at Camp Pendleton in California.

After training he was sent to Korea.

My brother served as a mechanic near the front line repairing the jeeps and trucks and other means of transportation. Between the shelling, the rugged terrain in Korea, and the snow and icy conditions, the vehicles were taking a beating. On the farm, one of my brother’s many roles was to tinker and improvise to keep our farm equipment functioning and that experience translated well in keeping the military vehicles in use.

At home in Nebraska our life carried on in the usual manner which meant going to Broken Bow every Saturday to sell the eggs and buy feed at the feed store. After which we worked our way around the shopping square to pick-up the weekly necessities, mostly groceries.

As my mother and I passed the hardware store she spotted this metal ironing board in the window. Our old wooden ironing board had seen its best days and was getting very wobbly. Back then, clothes were starched to give them body. There was no such thing as washand-wear fabric or electric dryers to fluff the wrinkles out. Dad’s heavy denim overalls required a lot of tugging and jerking around the board as we struggled to smooth them out. It was a question as to just how long the old board would keep going.

My mother kept thinking about the ironing board and the two of us backtracked and went into the store. My mother was quite impressed with what she saw. The sturdy metal frame was just what was needed. But when she looked at the price tag the light went out of her eyes. Too expensive, she just couldn’t justify spending that much when there were so many other needs.

by Ardis Martin

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Christmas is a time that draws soldiers’ thoughts to home and family as they serve in a faraway place with no hope for being home for the holidays. My brother must have been experiencing such feelings when a letter from him arrived, in it was a check for fifty dollars made out to me. Instructions were for me to buy gifts for the family.

You can imagine the thrill... me, a sophomore in high school entrusted to carry out such a shopping spree!

The following Saturdays I went around on my own to the various clothing, five and dime, jewelry and hardware stores, looking for what I thought would be the right gift for each. My mother’s wish for the ironing board kept coming back to me. It certainly wasn’t beautiful or personal like jewelry or a lovely scarf. Even a beautiful vase or some other accessory for the home would have been more appropriate. Still, I knew that ironing board was what she really needed and wished for. The cost took a large portion of the check but we would all be sharing in the benefit of it.

The Saturday before Christmas I went to the hardware store and purchased the ironing board. Even as large as it was, the clerk gift wrapped it for me. But there was no way to get it home without telling my mother we needed to stop by the store to get a package.

Although it was wrapped, she knew exactly what her gift was and I could feel how pleased she was.

Some fifty years later my parents moved to a retirement home arrangement and my brother and wife moved to the farm home. As the transition was made I noted the ironing board still strong and sturdy.

I related the story to my brother of the Christmas ironing board that he had given to our mother those many years ago. His response was, “I’ll keep it.”

Ed note: Ardis Martin grew up in rural Nebraska in the late 1930s to early 1950s. Later, she and her husband chose farm living for their family of six in the early 1960s in Walla Walla, Washington, enjoying that lifestyle for thirty years. Now in her eighties, she enjoys delving into her family’s genealogy as well as writing stories to preserve her memories of farm life for generations to come.

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MINDING MY OWN BUSINESS AND OTHERS TOO

It was the nostalgic quality about the little town of Boulder City, with its unique history, quirky old buildings, retro diners and overall friendly atmosphere, that inspired me to open Back in Thyme in 2000. About two years later, we ribbon-cut Antique Depot, across the street, and our then mayor, Bob Ferraro, officially proclaimed “Antiques Week” in Boulder City. We started Antiques in the Park, and promoted it as “The largest outdoor antique show in Southern Nevada!” (Never mind that it was the only one!) It took a few years, but once I took on the publishing of The Country Register, and used it to start promoting Boulder City, it became a mecca for those dealing in and those shopping for antiques.

There are now almost a dozen stores featuring or at least including vintage and antiques in the historic downtown district. Just as in a home, antiques worked into a shop create a unique look, adding intrigue and function in displays. A great example is The Bass Pro Shops. Upon their opening at the Silverton Hotel and Casino, their decorators scoured Boulder City shops for their decor and display pieces. It was exciting to see what they did with the pieces they purchased from my shop. Same with Quiltique, one of our advertising quilt shops... . Just over the hill on Stephanie in Henderson, one of my vintage pedal cars sets the pace in their children’s themed fabric department.

In Boulder City, even businesses that aren’t antiques-related evoke nostalgia. For example, Ace Hardware across the street reminds me of a store in my hometown in the early 70’s. The barbershop down past the corner feels ‘Mayberry’. The diners do too, from the waitresses to the decor (but the prices have changed). The Boulder Dam Hotel retains the elegance of its days of being the grandest accommodations in the Las Vegas area. Next to my shop, is Grandma Daisy’s, “An Old Time Confectionery.” Talk about giving your kids an old-fashion candy shop experience! And then there is Boulder Bowl, restored perfectly in appearance but to function today with out hand-set pins... Check it out with your family!

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by Glena Dunn

The nostalgic experience Boulder City offers overall has been markedly expanded and enhanced over the last fifteen years. There are now at least triple the eateries to serve all the people that visit and the local enjoy the expanded variety and a nightlife we never had.

I enjoy looking back at the role The Country Register has had in promoting it all, but especially as an antiques venue.

It’s so easy to offer our visitors the Boulder City Walking Map, always on the back page of The Country Register. We have the Boulder Dam Credit Union to thank for its sponsorship. Whether tourists asking for a good place to eat, or our neighbors from over-the-hill who might not know about the new shops, it makes it easy to send them off to find what they will enjoy, according to their interests. They appreciate that they are also getting a guide to antiques stores in Las Vegas (pages 4 & 5), and information for quilting and other shops and fun seasonal events all over southern Nevada as well. Each of those places also have copies available to their customers, and many times, that is how people say they found out about Boulder City as a unique destination.

It has been my pleasure to publish the paper since 2004, and use my shop’s optimal location to “mind my own business and others’ too!

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Visit Boulder City.... Minutes away, a World Apart!

Just “over the hill” from Henderson, and a mere 25 miles from Las Vegas, lies the “clean, green” desert oasis of Boulder City, emerged from the construction of Hoover Dam during the Great Depression. Glimpses of its history are depicted in the Public ArtScape throughout downtown. The Art Deco era influence in dam’s graceful design is reflected in the town’s predominating arched walkways as well. Designed in a triangle, the historic downtown shopping district is easy to walk and presents visitors with another claim to fame, “Nevada’s Best Small Town for Antiquing”. You will enjoy the small town atmosphere with friendly shopkeepers and locals in the diners and bars, discussing the latest weather and town politics.

The Hoover Dam Museum conveys the local history with interactive displays that all ages can enjoy. Self-guided and free from 7am until 7pm daily. Boulder City Art Guild Gallery is also located on the 2nd floor of the stately Boulder Dam Hotel, built in the 1930’s. Look about and imagine how presidents and movies stars graced its foyer and hallways in its early years.

Boulder City makes an effort to preserve the remnants of its proud history. You can access an 11-site self-guided walking tour on your cell phone at walkbc.oncell.com. Stop by the Boulder City Chamber of Commerce to learn even more fascinating aspects about the historic buildings you see around town, many evolved to new functions for the community. Updated but retaining its retro ambiance, Boulder Bowl still entertains young and old with its 8 lanes.

Boulder City prides itself in many community parks. Seasonal festivals and Car Shows are held in the 4 in the historic Downtown area. Hemenway Park is a favorite for the Big Horn Sheep that make regular appearances.

Boulder City offers many overnight options. The El Rancho and the Sands are fun retro motor courts, and great for family stay-cationing. B&B style, with a beautiful courtyard, Milo’s Inn makes a fabulous couple’s retreat. The Best Western has an indoor pool and a cool bar hangout, The Tap. Without gaming, there’s a lot more conversation and interaction in Boulder City, making it a great place to meet up with friends. However, if a little gambling is part of your vacationing in Nevada, Hoover Dam Lodge & Casino and Railroad Pass Casino are just a few miles away and also offer great amenities.

Boulder City Public ArtScape

Using the back page map to explore Boulder City, you will find sculpture displayed throughout the downtown district. The Boulder City Public Art Scape program started in 2006. Learn more about it at www.publicartscape.com.

You will also find additional outdoor public art to enjoy in the form of wall murals by local artist Connie Burnett Ferraro.

Boulder City: Come stay and play in our back yard!

Hoover Dam, Lake Mead national recreation area, camping, boating & lake cruises, hiking, biking, sky diving, golfing, canoe & kayaking, zip-line, helicopter rides, railway museum & train rides, Hoover Dam Museum, art galleries, antiques, film festival, wine walks, parades, seasonal outdoor festivals, see following ads & map for great dining and shopping....

So many ways to have a dam good time in Boulder City!

Get Crafty in Boulder City!

by Glena Dunn

There’s a lot of crafting going on all year long in Boulder City, but even more so around the holidays. The nostalgia that the holidays evoke, cause us to want to share crafting with our children and grandchildren and give them memories of their own creative fun times. Making special gifts lets us put some of our love for a person into the gift, along with some prayers for their happiness as we think of them while we craft.

You can find interesting things to craft with in many of the vintage shops around town, and certainly all kinds of supplies abound at Craft Cottage. There you will find just about anything you need for projects you have in mind and inspiration for those you haven’t thought of yet.

Next door, I have just opened a creative space of my own, Back In Thyme Vintage Design, where I have gathered all my bits and pieces in hundreds of drawers and cubbies to enjoy creating beauty and inspiration for each season. I look forward to sharing the fun with you. See ad on next page.

Around the corner is where the kids craft, at Ruben’s Woodcraft & Toys. Weekend and mid-week night classes are offered where they and sometimes adults, can come paint wood cutouts, make slime, or tie-dye a T-shirt, all depending on the program Dixie and Ruben have prepared. There are great memories being made there, and I am happy that my grandson is one who will have them.

December 1st, there will be a huge display of craftiness at the annual Doodlebug Craft Bazaar. A fun realization is that craft show is what first brought me to Boulder City over 25 years ago!

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BOULDER CITY HOLIDAY EVENTS Boulder City Art Guild’s 14th Annual Winter Art Festival is November 10th and 11th, 9 am to 4 pm both days at the Boulder City Recreation Center. See ad on centerfold November 10th... Best Dam Wine Walk... this month’s theme is USA Patriotic! Check-In at Grace Christian Academy from 4:00 - 6:30 pm to receive your ticket and wine glass. There are over 25 stops. Download the Boulder City Chamber of Commerce App for a chance to win a free Wine Walk ticket and glass for next time.

Small Business Saturday is November 24th, Plan a day of ‘shopping small’ in Boulder City, after all the commercial hub-bub of Black Friday, enjoy a relaxing day discovering gifts your friends and family will treasure as you stroll around downtown.

Los Posadas and Luminaria, a community favorite gathering, will be held November 29th, at 6 pm, at the Boulder City Recreation Center on Arizona Street, hosted by Boulder City United Methodist Fellowship. Choirs from our local schools, local favorites singers, a living nativity and a Christmas carol sing-a-long will top off the evening. Hot Chocolate will be served following the program.

The Boulder City Chamber of Commerce Christmas Tree Lighting is November 30th, from 6-7 at Frank Crowe Park. Jingle Cat’s arrival, children’s choirs and hot chocolate. Some of the shops stay open late on this evening for your convenience while downtown.

Boulder City is a great town to enjoy an evening of taking a drive to look at all the homes decorated with Christmas lights. Be sure to see Dyanah Musgrave and Dale Ryan’s national award-winning house at 1525 5th Street.

Put on by the Boulder City Community Club, the 43rd DoodleBug Bazaar is December 1st, from 9 am to 4 pm, at the Boulder City Recreation Center on Arizona Street, in both gyms and outside.

The Chamber of Commerce’ Santa’s Picture Party takes place on the stage in the ‘Old Gym’. Children can take pictures with Santa and will receive a FREE coloring book and goodie bag.

Santa’s Electric Night Parade. Enjoy a small town America Christmas parade with spectacular lit floats, bands, marching groups, and much more. To participate, contact the Boulder City Chamber of Commerce. Parade finishes just in time for you to head to the Lake for the Parade of Lights at 6:30pm.

The 43rd annual Boulder City Home Tour, hosted by the Boulder City chapter of American Association of University Women (AAUW) is Saturday December 8th, 1 pm -- 4 pm. Be inspired in your own decorating as you tour homes decorated for the season.

Tickets are $15 and can be purchased at the Boulder Dam Hotel or the Boulder City Chamber.

Then, that evening, the Red Mountain Music Company presents a Christmas concert at 7 pm titled ‘Twas the Night! Featured are the Red Mountain Choir and the Martha P. King Singers. Adults $10, students free, no children under 5 please.

Also that December 8th evening is the Best Dam Wine Walk Ugly Sweater! Check-In is at Grace Christian Academy from 4:00 - 6:30 pm. Your ticket and wine glass will let you visit 25 stops for a pour of all different kinds of wine. Download the Boulder City Chamber of Commerce App to scan the QR codes at each location for a chance to win a free Wine Walk ticket and glass for next time.

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November/December 2018

Boulder City Dining

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Jack’s Place Sports Bar & Grill 544 Nevada Way 293-2200 / 234-7260

Boulder Dam Brewing Co. 453 Nevada Way (702) 243-2739

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Milo’s Cellar & Inn 538 Nevada Way 702-293-9540

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The Coffee Cup Cafe 512 Nevada Way 702-294-0517

The Dillinger

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EVAN’S OLD TOWN

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Little City Grille

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825 Nevada Way 702-293-0872

The TAP

Restaurant & Bar 704 Nevada Way 702-293-0532

Southwest Diner 761 Nevada Way 702-293-1537

Toto’s Mexican Restaurant

806 Buchanan Blvd, Suite 110 702-293-1744

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Santa’s Picture Party

Santa’s Electric Parade Dec 1 4:30 pm Nevada Way

(at Doodlebug Bazaar)

Dec 1, 11 am - 2 pm Recreation Center

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