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Weekend’s Best Bets, Dec. 27

1 RETURN TO POOH CORNER: The lovable bear, Winnie-the-Pooh returns for a visit with his old friend to help him rediscover the joy of life in “Christopher Robin,” which will be shown at 10 a.m. Friday, Dec. 28, in the community room at Boulder City Library, 701 Adams Blvd. Bring a comfy chair and snacks. Call 702-293-1281 for more information.

2 WINTER WONDERLAND: You have a few more days to check out Boulder City Art Guild’s December exhibit, “Deck the Walls,” featuring holiday and winter scenes created by members. The gallery, inside the Boulder Dam Hotel, 1305 Arizona St., is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday.

3 TOUR THE DAM: Take a tour of Hoover Dam to see how it produces power and the impact it has had on the West. While renovations to the visitors center and elevators are underway, modified tours are offered on a first-come, first-served basis starting at 9 a.m. daily. Tickets must be purchased at the dam; the are priced at $15 for those 17-61 and $12 for senior citizens 62 and older, children 4-16 and military members with identification. Children 0-3 and military members in uniform will be admitted free. Visit https://www.usbr.gov/lc/hooverdam/service/index.html for more information.

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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.