Kraft also points out that "Building a gingerbread house together is a
great way to bond with your kids, your office, or your organization."
A prolific artist in the Boulder City art scene, Kraft came up with the idea
from seeing other events that drew good crowds but gave local people little
chance to participate. He sees the contest as an opportunity for the community
to have a fun holiday event together.
The winning entry earns a grand prize of $500. All entries are donated to
the contest and will be auctioned off, with auction proceeds going to the Boys
and Girls Club of Boulder City, Family Promise of Las Vegas, and the Boulder
City Senior Center. Family Promise helps homeless families in the Las Vegas
valley to achieve lasting independence, providing safe shelter, meals, and
support services. Last year's competition donated several hundred dollars to
Family Promise. The Boys and Girls Club provides fun activities to young kids
in a safe environment who otherwise would be deprived of them. The Senior
Center is a vital service in Boulder City, including meals, entertainment,
transportation, and a community gathering place for seniors.
Last year's Competition saw 21 gingerbread house entries, with amazing
workmanship and detail. The winning entry was Noah's Ark, complete with pairs
of all kinds of animals, even killer whales. Other incredible entries included
Santa's Workshop, a "Miner 49'er," a Christmas gingerbread bake shop,
and an energy-efficient house with solar panels. For 2011, the theme of the
competition will be "America: Then and Now."
The event also includes a Christmas Faire, a European-style gift market
with arts and crafts, candies, jewerly, decorative items, and more to help with
holiday gift-giving.
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