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Boulder City a popular spot for Hollywood shoots

Filming movies, television shows or commercials in Las Vegas is very common. But over the years, Boulder City has seen its fair share of moments on the both the big and small screen as well as the pages of many magazines.

Best Bets, March 9-15

1 READY TO ROCK: The Rock, Roll & Stroll fundraiser for the Senior Center of Boulder City’s Meals on Wheels program will be presented from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday in Bicentennial Park, 999 Colorado St. The fifth annual event will include a car show, games, food and music by DJ Mike Pacini. For more information, call 702-293-3320.

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BCHS grad rings in new year with performance

Since graduating from Boulder City High School in 2010, musician “Bazooka” Zac Haley has played well over a hundred gigs, from Los Angeles up to San Francisco and Portland, Oregon. On New Year’s Eve, he will finally return to perform in his hometown for the first time as a professional.

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: MARIO AT THE RAILROAD PASS CASINO: Singer-comedian Mario will perform free of charge from 8 p.m. to midnight Saturday at the Railroad Pass Casino, 2800 S. Boulder Highway. The Los Angeles native recently moved to Southern Nevada from the Midwest and has found the perfect showcase for his unique comedy takes and his vocal performances of American standards, from artists including Dean Martin and Michael Buble as well as classic country hits. Guests can expect rib-tickling humor, spot-on impressions and a healthy amount of Frank Sinatra. For more inofrmation, visit http://www.marioshowbiz.com/

Tricky Tray fundraiser seeking more participation

Tricky Tray is back, and this year the annual school fundraiser is looking for additional help from the community.

Weekend’s Best Bets

1 Solo Songwriter: Marty Feick will perform at The Dillinger Food and Drinkery on Friday night. The alternative country, solo act is influenced by artists like Ryan Adams and Goodnight Texas, and he’ll be playing original songs off his three studio albums. There will be no cover charge and music begins at 8:30 p.m. The Dillinger is at 1224 Arizona St. Call 702-293-4001 or visit www.thedillinger.com for more information.

Weekend’s Best Bets

1 ROCKING PARADISE: Mick Rhodes and the Hard Eights will perform at Boulder Dam Brewing Co. at 8 p.m. Friday. The Los Angeles-based quintet recently released its second album “Paradise City,” and the band’s range of influences, from honky tonk to rockabilly and hard rock, will be on full display. The Brewpub is at 453 Nevada Way and all shows are free of cover. Call 702-243-2739 or visit boulderdambrewing.com for more information.

Weekend’s Best Bets

1Portland Rockers: Psychedelic blues rockers Comanche Joey will perform at 8 p.m. today at the Boulder Dam Brewing Company, 453 Nevada Way. The Portland-based trio arrives fresh off shows in Utah and Colorado, and after rocking Boulder City, will continue through California, reaching all the way up to Fairbanks, Alaska, before returning to Oregon. The show is free of charge. For more information, call 702-243-2739 or visit www.boulderdambrewing.com.

City council to mull recruitment firms

When departing and now former city manager Taylour Tedder was on his way out, he took some steps to try to smooth out the transition to a new city executive in the form of five recruitment firms vying for the call to be hired to conduct a nationwide search for his replacement.

Not on my turf

In early April, the City Council heard a presentation by Lage Design about staff’s recommended option to remove 35% of the turf at the Boulder City Municipal Golf Course.