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Christopher DeVargas / Las Vegas Sun

9 year-old Blaze Trumble hands out jackets to the homeless at the Las Vegas Rescue Mission the day before Thanksgiving, Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2012. Blaze started a blanket and jacket donation drive when he was 6 year-old and has continued the charitable tradition ever since.

Birthday boy finds that helping the neediest is plenty rewarding

Nov 22, 2012 (2 a.m.)

By Brian Nordli

Five years ago Blaze Trumble made a birthday wish that baffled his parents. He decided he wanted to spend his sixth birthday distributing hot chocolate to the homeless.

Las Vegas avoids typical cooking fires this Thanksgiving

November 23, 2012

By Sun Staff

There were no reported cooking fires in Las Vegas this Thanksgiving, typically the day with the most cooking-related fires of the year, Las Vegas Fire and Rescue officials said. Last year, there were 10 cooking fires.
Building at Tuscany casino in Las Vegas evacuated after reports of strange odor

November 23, 2012

By Sun Staff

A building at the Tuscany Suites and Casino was evacuated on Thanksgiving after reports of a strange odor in a second-floor hallway, a Clark County Fire Department spokesman said.
Dining guide: Thanksgiving 2012 restaurant options

November 19, 2012

By Allison Duck

If you don't want to, there's no need to deal with the challenges of cooking Thanksgiving dinner.
Las Vegas chefs keep Thanksgiving recipes simple, (mostly) traditional

November 21, 2012

By Don Chareunsy

What’s for Thanksgiving dinner (or lunch)? A traditional turkey, a barbecue turkey, turkey legs confit, turkey gravy, cranberry orange relish, fresh cranberry salsa, sausage cornbread stuffing and gingered butternut squash soup.
The holiday season heralds a season of need

November 16, 2012

By Conor Shine

From turkey drives to toy giveaways, local nonprofit organizations are gearing up for a busy holiday season, a time when the struggles of Southern Nevada's neediest families often are most acutely felt. Around town, nonprofits are launching holiday-specific programs and expanding year-round services to meet increased demand. “We provide more. The holidays can be hard when you’re by yourself or on the street. They seem to be the time when that weighs heavier on you,” said John Fogal, director of development at the Las Vegas Rescue Mission.
Pumpkin Pie

October 31, 2012

By Brock Radke

Chocolate & Spice baker shares her secrets at November 7 cooking class.
DUI checkpoint scheduled into early hours of Thanksgiving

November 16, 2012

By Conor Shine

Metro Police are stepping up enforcement to crack down on drunk driving during the Thanksgiving holiday and will be conducting a sobriety checkpoint Wednesday to catch impaired drivers.
Gasoline prices dropping across state, AAA reports

November 13, 2012

By Conor Shine

After several months of increases, gas prices in Nevada are starting to fall in advance of the winter months, according to data released Tuesday by the AAA auto club. Statewide, the average price of a gallon of gasoline decreased 25 cents from last month to $3.68.
Giving thanks after holidays

November 19, 2012

By Bruce Spotleson

Suddenly, it’s that season again, when the business world relaxes just a bit and succumbs to tradition. Business meetings soon will give way to the holidays’ more jubilant gatherings as we wave goodbye to 2012 and join in the optimism of a new year.

Mr. Sun looks at some Vegas Thanksgiving myths

November 22, 2011

Mr. Sun

So you’ve heard the Las Vegas myths about the kidney-harvesting syndicate and the pure oxygen pumped into casinos. Here are a few Thanksgiving-themed myths for Mr. Sun to confirm or debunk.
Some things Las Vegans can be thankful for today

November 24, 2011

By Las Vegas Weekly Staff

With a seemingly fixed spot on the list of the nation’s highest unemployment and foreclosure rates, it’s sometimes easy to forget that we live in one of the most exciting cities in the world. Las Vegas has a lot going for it and each year during Thanksgiving, our sister publication Las Vegas Weekly does what it can to remind us of that by putting together its annual list of the 53 things to be thankful for.
Dishing with Las Vegas chefs about Thanksgiving traditions and recipes

November 23, 2011

By Don Chareunsy

Thanksgiving comes down to the three T’s: turkeys, traditions and thanks. We asked Las Vegas chefs to share their traditions and one of their favorite recipes.
Economy means scaled-back Thanksgiving for many

November 22, 2011

Associated Press

Some are holding potluck dinners instead of springing for the entire feast. Others are staying home rather than flying. And a few are skipping the turkey altogether. On this the fourth Thanksgiving since the economy sank, prices for everything from airline flights to groceries are going up, and some Americans are scaling back.
Occupy protesters in Las Vegas, nationwide celebrate Thanksgiving

November 24, 2011

Associated Press

Most Americans spent Thanksgiving snug inside homes with families and football. Others used the holiday to give thanks alongside strangers at outdoor Occupy encampments, serving turkey or donating their time in solidarity with the anti-Wall Street movement that has gripped a nation consumed by economic despair.
Drivers ticketed for failing to yield to giant turkey in crosswalk

November 23, 2011

By Gregan Wingert

Smoke comes from the tires of a small black car Tuesday that screeched to a halt inches from a Metro Police officer dressed in a turkey suit crossing Charleston Boulevard.
Hotel rates as low as $14 right around the corner

November 21, 2011

By Dave Berns

The Thanksgiving holiday weekend is about family, food and football, but it’s also the gateway to another Las Vegas favorite: heavily discounted room rates.
Group striving to make sure everyone gets a Thanksgiving

November 20, 2011

By Aida Ahmed

Carol Luke had nowhere to turn for Thanksgiving dinner. Catholic Charities of Southern Nevada was there to help.
Needy escape cold weather for hot Thanksgiving meal

November 25, 2010

By Dylan Scott

The valley’s homeless and hungry gave thanks for the Las Vegas Rescue Mission on Wednesday afternoon as the organization served an early Thanksgiving meal for those in need.
Fire officials urge care in cooking Thanksgiving feast

November 25, 2010

By Rich Coleman

Though Thanksgiving Day is a time to celebrate with family and friends, Las Vegas Fire and Rescue officials are reminding people that it is also a time when serious fires occur.