Garrett’s Lady Bobcats undefeated

The Lady Bobcats basketball team from Garrett Junior High School won its first four games of the 2019-20 middle school basketball season. They beat Robison, Knudson, Cannon and Orr.

Behind the Chalkboard: Amy-Sue Hales

Welcome to Behind the Chalkboard, which gives readers an inside look at the educators in the community, why they do what they do and their lives outside of the classroom.

Weekend’s Best Bets, Dec. 19

1 GET SCROOGED: Kellan Baker will present his one-man version of Charles Dickens’ classic “A Christmas Carol” at 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 21, at the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power building, 600 Nevada Way. Emergency Aid of Boulder City is sponsoring the presentation. Tickets are $20 each; doors will open at 6 p.m. Email BadMoonBooking@gmail.com for more information.

Community Briefs, Dec. 19

Holiday events on tap at library

Be wary of ‘arrest warrants’

Here are a few more recent scams to watch out for.

Senior Center, Dec. 19

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.

Police Blotter, Dec. 19

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Greetings from the Grinch

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Park buildings to be appraised

The city will obtain an appraisal for a vacant cottage at ABC Park, approving a resolution to have staff move forward with the process after a local nonprofit expressed interest in leasing it.

Two new faces to join planners

Boulder City’s Planning Commission has two new members who will start their positions in January.

‘They’ not quite as simple as it seems

They. It’s a simple word. A pronoun. A word whose grammatical use we most likely first learned about in elementary school.

Wreaths to help honor, remember veterans

On Saturday, Dec. 14, residents and visitors will have the opportunity to honor veterans’ sacrifices through the local Wreaths Across America program at Southern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Boulder City.

Eagles open season with win

Boulder City High School boys basketball team won its league opener against SLAM Academy 73-67 on Tuesday, Dec. 10.

Lady Eagles shut out opponents

Advancing to 3-0 on the season, Boulder City High School flag football team is off to a hot start, behind a dynamic offensive attack and stout defense.

Open meeting law violation avoided

Boulder City’s Utility Advisory Committee did not correct an alleged open meeting law violation last week because the members wanted the action to remain null and void.

Roundup: Tourney helps girls build for future

After finishing 2-1 in the Lake Mead Holiday Classic, Boulder City High School girls basketball head coach Lisa Foster said she is happy with her team’s play.

Traditional Hanukkah dish a winter dinner winner

As I write this, my home smells divine, swirling with vanilla, cinnamon and the warm,aroma of custard baking. I’m trying something new: noodle kugel. It’s been on my list of recipes to research for years and I finally did it. And, boy, is my family happy I did.

News Briefs, Dec. 12

House fire sends one to hospital

Weekend’s Best Bets, Dec. 12

1 HOME SWEET HOME: Five homes and the Boulder City Animal Shelter will be showcased during the American Association of University Women, Boulder City Branch’s annual home tour. Scheduled from 1-4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 12, the homes can be visited in any order with the exception of the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power lodge, for which reservations are required. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased the Boulder Dam Hotel, 1305 Arizona St., where maps to the locations will be given out.

City Recreation, Dec. 12

Brew Pub team wins coed softball tournament

Community Briefs, Dec. 12

Mayor to address Democratic club

Senior Center, Dec. 12

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.