When comes to Holidays spirit there is no other place more beautiful than Las Vegas. The "City of lights" becomes even brighter and the joy and celebration spirit even stronger. Christmas in Las Vegas is enjoyed by millions every year, and if you think the most extravagant city in the country is going to miss a chance to celebrate something, you are dead wrong.
Christmas comes but once a year - even then, it's rare to find any of the cookie-cutter homes of Las Vegas adorned with displays the likes of which you might find in places more accustomed to deep blankets of snow. And it's neat to see in a place like Las Vegas where there's no snow ... Signs of the gift-giving season have emerged -- holiday music, wreaths and strings of lights, Santa appearances and special religious services.
For Las Vegas residents getting ready to decorate one's house or apartment for the holidays, the array of lighting choices can be truly mind-boggling...
Master-planned communities also are getting into the holiday spirit with a plethora of activities for their residents.
Summerlin has a rich tradition in celebrating the holiday with much joy and
In addition to several resident-only activities planned by its community association, Summerlin master-planned community located in the western valley is offering the following events open to the public:
*Community Food Drive. The SummerlinCouncil has launched this annual food drive benefitting the Las Vegas Rescue Mission. Donations will be received at Summerlin's three community centers and at Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts Las Vegas, 1451 Center Crossing Road - a partner of the drive since 2004. Those who donate more than five items will receive a coupon for a complimentary dessert at Café Bleu, the institute's student-run restaurant.
* Festival of Lights: Winners announced Dec. 13. This annual holiday home and neighborhood decorating competition coordinated by The Summerlin Council will be judged by the Women's Club of Summerlin.
Winners will be announced Dec. 13 and a list of winners will be available at community centers Dec. 14.
Centers include The Trails Community Center, 1910 Spring Gate Lane; The Willows Community Center, 2775 Desert Marigold Lane; and The Gardens Community Center, 10401 Gardens Park Drive. They are open from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. weekdays and from 8 a.m. to noon on Saturday.
