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Antique Show, Laughlin, Nv. Feb 24th

ANTIQUE SHOW FEB 24TH-FEB 26TH LAUGHLIN, NEVADA The "Remember When" Antique show presented by ‘Two Old Broads’ productions and supported by the River Valley Artists...

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AmericanTowns Heroes: Ariana Hargis is a Real Livesaver

Ariana Hargis is the kind of lifeguard you want on duty when your loved ones are in the pool. She's a quick-thinking, focused professional with eyes in the back of her head. When...

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Start your Search for Volunteer Opportunities in Boulder City, Nevada with AmericanTowns Boulder City Volunteer Guide!

On behalf of non-profit groups and organizers all over Clark County, AmericanTowns would like to invite all of you to join in on making a difference. Seize today and team...

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AmericanTowns PR Tool: Getting publicity for your Boulder City organization has never been easier

If your nonprofit group in Boulder City is looking to let the community know about an upcoming event, activity or initiative, our PR Tool is here to help! Here's how it works:...

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Weekend Activities in and around Boulder City

Give yourself a Time Out this week and treat your­self to a day out on­ ­the town. Whether you're in the mood to do some shopping, house hunting, catch a movie or just enjoy...

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Eat Local! Great Resources in the Boulder City area

What’s one small change that 1) significantly improves your health 2) helps the environment 3) boosts Nevada’s economy and 4) helps you win the lottery (OK, so we made that...

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Winning the Real Estate Game in Boulder City in a Tough Market

Purchasing a home in Nevada  is one of the best investments you can make; but like so much else in life, timing is everything. Recent talk...

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An Invitation to our Boulder City Community: BLOG ON!

Since this site is all about Boulder City, we’d like to get the unique perspectives of local bloggers. If you’ve been blogging, great – send your name, email and a link to...

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AmericanTowns Heroes: Brandon Rohlwing Helps Teens Get Through Tough Times

Brandon Rohlwing was feeling pretty low when he stumbled upon the website ReachOut offering support to anyone questioning the meaning in life. The information he found helped give...

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Cut your own Christmas Tree from tree farms in Nevada

Pining for the perfect tree? Find one that’s right for your home at a Nevada Christmas tree farm. Remember, not all farmers allow guests to cut their own, so be sure to call...

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Doodlebug Bazaar

The Boulder City Community Club sponsors the annual Doodlebug Bazaar (this will be the 37th, by the way) and over 100 vendors from both inside and outside Nevada come to sell...

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Santa Train 2011

 Ride the train with Santa and Mrs. Claus! Excursion train rides depart from the Nevada State Railroad Museum, Boulder City Depot. Santa and Mrs. Claus walk through the train...

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Las Vegas Turkey Trot - Six Tunnels to Hoover Dam

Goodies: Event specific T-shirt and finisher medal (photo above for both), energy bar, food & drink. Register now and get a complete list of your competitors.Awards: Best...

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AmericanTowns Heroes: Donna Bailey Believes in her Students

Teaching is touted as being one of the most rewarding jobs in the world. Granted, it's not usually a high-paying job, but the satisfaction of having inspired a student to reach...

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Boulder City Thanksgiving 2011 - Thanksgiving Events, Volunteer Opportunities and more!

With Thanksgiving around the corner and preparations to be made, you might have a lot on your plate. That’s why AmericanTowns has put together resources for Thanksgiving...

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The Power of a Single Vote - Boulder City Election Information and Polling Places

Presidential elections tend to get most of the attention, but there are plenty of key local Boulder City elections this year that are equally important. As they say, "all...

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Running from an Angel Marathon, Half-Marathon, 10-K, 5-K, and 50-Mile Run

The Running From an Angel Marathon, 1/2, 10K, 5K, and 50 mile ultra is run completely inside the Lake Mead National Recreation Area. Contrary to the Running with the Devil races...

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Clark County Pumpkin Patch Farms and Pumpkin Picking Guide - Clark County

Local Pumpkin Patch Farms - go pick pumpkin's at a local farm in the Clark County Nevada area. When there’s a crisp snap in the air, nothing beats a day at the local...

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Pumpkin Patch Farms and Pumpkin Picking Guide for Nevada NV

Nevada Pumpkin Picking Farms and Fall Pumkin Patch Farms - go pumpkin picking at a local farm in Nevada. When there's a crisp snap in the air, nothing beats a day at the local...

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Moira Smiley and VOCO with Arts Education Night

Appalachian and East European folk vocals and body percussion with Arts Education Night and student performers.Moira Smiley and VOCO is a visionary blend of voices - redefining...

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Share and Celebrate Local Green Initiatives

AmericanTowns has just launched GreenTowns.com, a new network to connect and celebrate local green initiatives and their leaders, in Boulder City and across the country. With...

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Find Nevada Corn Mazes - Get lost in a Nevada haunted Halloween corn maze this season!

Imagine entering a giant puzzle … one that's tall, green and full of surprises. This is the experience of a Nevada corn mazes and it's a great, old-fashioned way to have...

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Apple Picking Orchards and Apple Farms Guide for Nevada NV

We have the best Nevada apple picking orchards, apple farms, apple festivals for the state of Nevada. We have found the best 'pick your own' apple orchards and apple farms in and...

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63rd Annual Boulder City Damboree 4th of July Celebration

Schedule:7:00am - Rotary Pancake Breakfast At Bicentennial Park Located at 1100 Colorado Street9:00am - Parade Begins at Colorado St., down Nevada Hwy. to Fifth St., to Broadbent...

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Make a difference in Boulder City! Find the perfect local volunteer opportunity

You want to give back, but with so many good causes out there, where do you start? There are plenty of great volunteer organizations right here in the Boulder City area and...

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AmericanTowns Heroes: Bev Yoakum Provides a Foundation for Children to Grow

Bev Yoakum doesn't want to keep the spotlight shining on her. After being recognized as a hero for her work in creating a unique early childhood education opportunity for the...

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AmericanTowns Heroes: Troy Yocum Returns Home

On April 17th 2010 Iraq War veteran Troy Yocum began his hike across the United States to raise awareness of military families in need. On September 3rd, 2011 Troy and Emmie, the...

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AmericanTowns Heroes: Joanne Kouris Has Dedicated More Than Two Decades to Delivering Meals

(photo courtesy of 7News) For 21 years, Joanne Kouris has been a friendly face, faithfully delivering hot meals to elderly and home bound neighbors who are now like...

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AmericanTowns Heroes: Reilly Starr Coaches Volleyball and Shares Leadership Skills

Reilly Starr is the co-founder of AllStarr Volleyball, an organization whose mission is to encourage young women to become the best athletes they can be in a sport they love:...

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AmericanTowns Heroes: Kristen Parkinson Raises Money to Keep Kids Safe from Land Mines

Kristen Parkinson got involved in fundraising at an early age. When she was eight years old she participated in various events that helped raise $20,000 for a dog specially...

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July 4th fireworks schedule, festivities and parades in Clark County, NV

Boulder City Fireworks 2011 Find July 4th Fireworks schedule, festivities and parades in Clark County, NV. Search for July 4th Restaurants, Things to do and more! If...

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AmericanTowns Heroes: Maribeth Shearer is Committed to Caring

For some residents of the senior living community where she works, Maribeth is the daughter they never had or the daughter they wish they had. More than anyone else who works at...

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AmericanTowns Heroes: Pamela Cantor Works to Turnaround Failing Schools

Dr. Pamela Cantor has been nationally recognized for her efforts to help improve the lives of children and families. She is a child psychiatrist who has been focusing on...

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AmericanTown Heroes: Leslie Perkins Picks Posies for Patients

Leslie Perkins, a hospital volunteer for more than 28 years is also the head of the fresh flower program. In addition to overseeing the placements of fresh flowers in all the...

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AmericanTowns Heroes: Allan Barsema Builds Life Recovery Plans

The dictionary definition of a carpenter is someone who "builds or repairs wooden structures or their structural parts," which is akin to what Allan Barsema helps do...

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AmericanTowns Heroes: Marlene Perez Is An Award-Winning Volunteer

Over the years, Marlene Perez has been commended for her many contributions to her political party as well as her country. As an active Democrat she was recently honored...

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Dam Short Film Festival 2011

from:Dam Short Film Festival

Schedule:Wednesday, February 9th,2011:12:00 Noon - 1:30 pm: Drama And Doc: A Soldier’s World (PG) - The Sacrifices Made By Fighting Men.2:15 - 3:15 pm: Drama A: A Unique View...

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AmericanTowns Heroes: Teresa Berg Takes Pictures That Get Animals Placed in Homes

Teresa Berg is a photographer with an eye for the beauty within. She takes everyday subjects, like children and animals and transforms them into extraordinary images to be...

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AmericanTowns Heroes: Steve Wampler Climbed a Mountain So Kids With Disabilities Could Go to Camp

Steve Wampler is wheelchair-bound due to Cerebral Palsy, but he doesn't allow that to define him. As he says on his website, rockonsteve, he's moved past his disability to a place...

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AmericanTowns Heroes: Fowler Ruffin Helps Animals Find Homes and Children Find Happiness

Fowler Ruffin is one of those people who knows the secret to making a heaven here on earth. Just take a look at Pinch Me Acres, the farm she bought with her husband and they...

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AmericanTowns Heroes: DJ Waldow and his 28-Day Good Deed Challenge

DJ is the "Social Butterfly Guy" on his blog of the same name. What's with the name? According to DJ, he was the guy who "got bored real quick if he was not...

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AmericanTowns Heroes: Denise Allen's Quilts Portray Everyday Life and History

Denise Allen is a needlework folk artist and quilter whose work has been exhibited in folk art museums and galleries around the country. Her quilts tell the stories of African...

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AmericanTowns Heroes: Bailey Reese and Friends Send Hugs to Heroes

When a hurricane stuck the area where Bailey Reese lives it caused a tremendous amount of damage as well as distress to the community.Military help was called in to assist with...

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AmericanTowns Heroes: Marie Paolucci Makes Chemo Kits to Help Make Treatment Less Stressful

Most of us think of Halloween when October rolls around, but we've also come to associate October as National Breast Cancer Awareness month. Many organizations run their fund...

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AmericanTowns Heroes: Danielle Butin Sends "Good Health" to Countries in Need

Four years ago, Danielle Butin, MPH, OTR was on vacation in East Africa, enjoying the air, the music, the wildlife, the people, the food and the beauty of the physical...

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AmericanTowns Heroes: Chris Willden Acts Quickly to Save the Lives of Trapped Children

Two children are alive today because of the quick thinking and heroic efforts of former police officer Chris Willden. Willden was the first on the scene when a car skidded off the...

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AmericanTowns Heroes: Bob Davidson Wants Your Pledge to Rise Above the Plastics

If you see a grown man covered in plastic bags, don’t think he’s crazy or a homeless person trying to stay warm. Go over and introduce yourself and find out what he has to say...

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AmericanTowns Heroes: Masons and Shriners Help the Community Help Themselves

Masons and Shriners are known for their good deeds. There are Masonic lodges and Shriners temples all over the world. The principles of fraternity and charity are shared by both...

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AmericanTowns Heroes: Daria Miller Recycles for Conservation

This week's hero is a conservation champion! Daria Miller was honored with an award and a $500 cash prize in the Cox Cares Conservation Champions program. Her act of recycling...

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AmericanTown Heroes: John Henderson Demands Respect for the Flag

When John Henderson saw a torn and tattered flag flying outside a local fast food restaurant he was as upset as he was sad. As a Vietnam veteran he looks on our nation's flag as a...

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