Actor brings one-man version of ‘Christmas Carol’ to library

Originally published in 1843, Charles Dickens’ holiday classic, “A Christmas Carol,” has become one of the most well-known and oft-covered stories in Western literature with its story of the miserly Ebenezer Scrooge’s journey to find the meaning of Christmas.

Weekend’s Best Bets

1 COUNTRY GIRL: Sissy Brown will perform a free show at 8 p.m. Friday at Boulder Dam Brewing Co., 453 Nevada Way. The classically trained honky tonk gal from Oklahoma got into the industry singing classical music in Europe, and then toured with a pair of rockabilly acts before heading out on her own. She now records with Dead Horse Productions and tours on her own, playing a classic country style, inspired by such greats as Willie Nelson, Loretta Lynn and Waylon Jennings, but bursting with modern flare. For more information, visit https://www.facebook.com/AintNoSissyBrown.

Holiday decor finds new life through recycling

The holiday season is supposed to be all about love, family and giving, but wrapped up in all of that Christmas cheer is one inconvenient side effect: a whole lot of extra waste headed to your neighborhood landfill.

Senior Center

Hours of operation: 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday to Friday at 813 Arizona St., 702-293-3320. Visit the center’s website at www.seniorcenterbouldercity.org.

Utah road improvements to stretch into January

Road improvements on Utah Street are still two months from completion, according to Boulder City Public Works Director Scott Hansen.

News Briefs

Area residents invited to ‘Light Fight’ party Monday night

Investigations help uncover true story

This is our final week on the subject of bias and how it impacts all of our lives. We have been looking specifically at: implicit, preconceived beliefs; explicit, personal preference; and illicit, breaking standards.

Police Blotter

Dec. 6, 8:20 a.m.

Alliance against growth, council gains traction

Residents fearful of a waning slow-growth ordinance and in opposition of the current City Council have grown in numbers this past month as the Boulder City Community Alliance saw a spike in attendance at its second official meeting at the Boulder City Library on Monday.

Brown takes top prize at tourney, earns MVP honor

Boulder City High School 132-pound wrestler Jimmy Brown continued his early season tear Friday and Saturday at the 53rd annual Jimmy Hamada La Costa Classic in La Costa, California, taking first place at the prestigious tournament.

Courtside Assistance

Boulder City High School basketball players Carson Balistere, left, and Tanner Montgomery helped keep the court clean and provided water to the players during the nationally televised UNLV-Duke game at T-Mobile Arena on Saturday. Balistere’s father, Eagles boys basketball coach John Balistere, helps with the North Carolina university’s summer basketball camp directed by coach Mike Krzyzewski.

Community rallies around coach with cancer

A bake sale and prize raffle will be held Wednesday during the Boulder City High School’s boys and girls basketball games against Pahrump Valley, benefiting girls head coach Paul Dosch, who is battling stage 4 lung cancer.

Frustration grows as group aims to preserve historic properties

Members of the Boulder City Historic Preservation Committee grew increasingly frustrated at a meeting Wednesday night as the group continues work to create a historic preservation code with teeth.

Letters to the Editor

‘Christmas Carol’ returns to Boulder City Library Dec. 17

Residents gather for festive events to ring in season

Boulder City residents were brimming with Christmas spirit last week as community events celebrating the holidays popped up all over the city.

Audit notes problems in way city tracks funds

An independent audit of Boulder City found six issues in the way city officials handled accounting of government funds.

Fields finds, shares balanced approach to life

Cheryln Fields is all about balance. She seeks balance in her life, balance in her thoughts and balance in her spirit.

Tough preseason hones Eagles’ skills on basketball court

As expected, the Boulder City High School boys basketball program has struggled against 4A opponents, dropping Tuesday’s contest to Bonanza 56-47, but have found a silver lining in its performance following a 3-1 stint in the Lake Mead Holiday Classic.

Athlete of the Week

Laura Hubel/Boulder City Review

Local tennis player aces national tourney

A local tennis player finished one match away from victory at a regional tennis tournament over the Thanksgiving holiday.

Local Bowling Results

Boulder Bowl league high scores as of Dec. 4

Railway museum hosts holiday train rides

Christmas is just around the corner, and luckily for local residents, Boulder City is the only place in Southern Nevada where families can experience their own version of “The Polar Express.”

Senior Center

Hours of operation: 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday to Friday at 813 Arizona St., 702-293-3320. Visit the center’s website at www.seniorcenterbouldercity.org.

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