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Mayor Tobler’s State of the City to focus on Boulder City finances: Thursday, Jan. 27, 2011; Boulder City Mayor Roger Tobler will give his fourth State of the City address at 6 p.m. on Thursday at Boulder Creek Golf Club. Among the topics on his mind are the opening of the Mike O'Callaghan-Pat Tillman Memorial Bypass Bridge and the city's tight finances.
Company that defaulted on lease now threatening to sue Boulder City: Thursday, Jan. 27, 2011; The president of Sol Bio — the renewable energy company that defaulted on its lease with Boulder City, leaving the city to fill a $2.4 million budget hole with reductions in services and layoffs — e-mailed city officials earlier this month to tell them that he planned to sue the city for terminating the contract.
Craft distillery pushes on despite economy, restrictive state law: Thursday, Jan. 27, 2011; George Racz is in high spirits one recent afternoon as he stands inside a Henderson warehouse, surrounded by the fermenting tanks and brown barrels that soon will be distilling the fruits of his labors. The Romanian-born family man is in the liquor business. Or, at least, he’s taking a shot at it.
BC Council approves ballot question on candidate residency requirements: Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2011; Boulder City Council approved on Tuesday a ballot question that will have voters determine whether the residency requirement for candidates for city council and mayor should be reduced from two years to 30 days.
Green Valley High junior hones speech skills at national competition: Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2011; Jason Singh, a junior at Green Valley High School, represented his school and the Clark County School District at the 2011 Southern Bell Forum in Nashville, Tenn., placing 11 out of 16 in an invitation-only competition for extemporaneous speaking on Jan. 8 and 9.
Lil’ Kickers soccer club to host open houses: Monday, Jan. 24, 2011; For those kicking around ideas for youth recreation, the Lil’ Kickers soccer program at Las Vegas Indoor Soccer near Summerlin is hosting a pair of open houses on Friday and Sunday.
New cancer treatment faster, more accurate: Saturday, Jan. 22, 2011; When Bud Manwill was diagnosed with prostate cancer this summer, he was directed to 21st Century Oncology. And when the clinic’s doctors suggested a new radiation treatment to combat the disease, the former Clark County firefighter didn’t hesitate.
Boulder City’s lawsuit over ballot question to continue, judge rules: Thursday, Jan. 20, 2011; Boulder City's lawsuit against five citizens who circulated a petition for a ballot question for November's election will move forward after District Court Judge Jerome Tao ruled Thursday the defendants weren't immune from the city's litigation.
House fire displaces family of 3 in Henderson: Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2011; A family of three escaped unharmed after a house fire Wednesday morning in Henderson.
Heritage Park Aquatic Center offers dive-in movie: Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2011; The Heritage Park Aquatic Complex in Henderson will celebrate its first birthday with a Dive-In Movie on Jan. 28.
UNLV acknowledges effort to bring stadium, football to campus: Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2011; UNLV is in early discussions to build a football stadium on campus and renovate the Thomas & Mack Center, school officials confirmed Wednesday. The school is exploring a public-private partnership for the project, officials said.
Liberty High sophomore runs marathons, aims high: Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2011; Axenya Kachen clocked her first full marathon at the Running from an Angel Marathon at the Lake Mead National Recreational Area on Jan. 7, making her one of the youngest runners in Nevada to finish such a race.
$1 sandwiches at Dickey’s Barbecue Pit on Friday: Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2011; Dickey's Barbecue Pit, 7430 Las Vegas Blvd. South, is hosting a Customer Appreciation Day on Friday.
South Point to host 10th annual Las Vegas Women’s Fair: Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2011; This one is for the ladies: South Point Hotel and Casino will welcome the fairer sex to the 10th annual Las Vegas Women's Fair on Jan. 29.
Local author Luzanne Lucas to sign copies of her book at The Book Boutique: Monday, Jan. 17, 2011; The Book Boutique in Henderson's Water Street District will host local author Luzanne Lucas for a special book signing from noon to 2 p.m. Saturday.
Relay for Life signup event set for Saturday: Monday, Jan. 17, 2011; Time to get a team together: Boulder City will kick off its annual Relay for Life fundraiser on Saturday.
Water level at Lake Mead could rise thanks to wet winter, report says: Saturday, Jan. 15, 2011; As long as snow continues to fall steadily in the Rocky Mountains this winter, Lake Mead should receive a much-needed injection of water, according to projections released this week by the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation.
Boulder City OKs ballot questions during heated meeting: Friday, Jan. 14, 2011; The Boulder City Council this week approved four ballot questions for the next municipal election and rejected three others in a meeting that sparked heated debate over how ballot initiatives are handled.
'Ziti in a Bowl' fundraiser to benefit the Boulder City Art Center: Friday, Jan. 14, 2011; The Boulder City Art Center is serving up "Ziti in a Bowl" to raise money this Saturday.
Henderson accepting applications for annual St. Patrick’s Day parade: Friday, Jan. 14, 2011; For those feeling a little lucky, the city of Henderson is accepting applications for entries in its 45th annual Southern Nevada Sons of Erin St. Patrick's Day Parade on March 19.
Lake Mead, Red Rock Canyon to waive entrance fees this weekend: Friday, Jan. 14, 2011; Lake Mead National Recreation Area and Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area will offer free admission for visitors Saturday through Monday in recognition of the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday.
Student-designed, nightlife-themed dresses on display at Centennial Hills Library: Friday, Jan. 14, 2011; Inspired by their hometown’s nightlife, students in the fashion program at Southwest Career and Technical Academy designed dresses for their winter showcase with the glitz and glamour of the Las Vegas Strip in mind.
Red Cross volunteers to offer fire safety tips in valley neighborhoods: Thursday, Jan. 13, 2011; To commemorate Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the American Red Cross of Southern Nevada and Hope Worldwide are asking for volunteers to help raise awareness about fire prevention and safety.
University of Southern Nevada to change its name: Thursday, Jan. 13, 2011; The University of Southern Nevada, 11 Sunset Way in Henderson, will be renamed Roseman University of Health Sciences, effective July 1, the school announced on Thursday.
Famous Freed's Bakery stores to consolidate under one roof: Thursday, Jan. 13, 2011; Freed’s Bakery, a valley staple for more than 50 years, will bring all its operations under one roof when a new store opens this spring at the corner of Silverado Ranch Boulevard and Eastern Avenue.
Three residents eye Boulder City Council bids: Thursday, Jan. 13, 2011; Three fresh faces are poised to throw their hats in the ring for three Boulder City Council seats up for grabs in the June election.
Former Boulder City constable indicted, charged with 8 felonies: Wednesday, Jan. 12, 2011; Boulder City's disgraced ex-constable has been indicted by a Clark County grand jury on eight felony counts including grand larceny and burglary while in possession of a deadly weapon.
New solar plant coming to Boulder City in $46 million deal: Wednesday, Jan. 12, 2011; Debt-laden Boulder City inked a $46 million deal at Tuesday’s city council meeting with Sempra Generation, which plans to build a photovoltaic solar panel plant on city land.
School District to host info sessions on magnet schools: Wednesday, Jan. 12, 2011; For parents and students interested in magnet schools, the Clark County School District is hosting an information session Wednesday evening at Bob Miller Middle School.
Two moms find niche with store selling used children’s items: Wednesday, Jan. 12, 2011; To fulfill their dream of opening their own business, Christina Ortiz and Wendy Passanante turned to the one area each of them knew best: being a mom. They reasoned that, with many families struggling to get by these days, parents need affordable options that don’t sacrifice quality when it comes to their children.
Clark County Library hosts Nevada Chamber Symphony this weekend: Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2011; The Nevada Chamber Symphony plans to welcome 2011 with a special concert at the Clark County Library on Sunday.
BYU’s Young Ambassadors to perform at Henderson Pavilion: Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2011; Tickets for the legendary Young Ambassadors from Brigham Young University, who will take the stage at the Henderson Pavilion next month, are available now from the city's parks and recreation department.
Registration open for Henderson youth tennis program: Monday, Jan. 10, 2011; Top-tier tennis instruction is coming to O'Callaghan Park in Henderson at the end of this month. The city's parks and recreation department plans to launch a United States Tennis Association Junior Team Tennis program on Jan. 22.
Black Mountain Recreation Center offers 'Kids Nite Out': Monday, Jan. 10, 2011; Parents, need a break? The Black Mountain Recreation Center is hosting a Kids Nite Out this Friday.
Tickets on sale for event at Aria to benefit for Clinics in Schools: Monday, Jan. 10, 2011; Reservations are now available for Clinics in Schools' second Golden Apple Gala at the Gold Boutique Nightclub and Lounge at the Aria Hotel and Casino on Jan. 27.
Executives predict more people to plug into 'connected home' appliances: But more education needed for consumers to buy into the benefits, they say; Saturday, Jan. 8, 2011; One day very soon, a person might wake up to an alarm they set the night before and, instead of groggily searching for the light switch, grab a tablet computer or smartphone or TV remote, press one button and the bulbs will brighten to the most energy-efficient setting.
GM official sees electric pod as urban vehicle of future: Saturday, Jan. 8, 2011; When Christopher Borroni-Bird, director of General Motors’ EN-V program, envisions the cities of the future, he sees streets free of traffic congestion and collisions, where people maneuver through the urban landscape in small, autonomously piloted pods with ease and grace.
Henderson woman to star on TLC’s ‘Say Yes to the Dress’: Friday, Jan. 7, 2011; It might be the ultimate wedding video: Henderson resident Donna Curry and her “perfect wedding dress” will star on TLC’s “Say Yes to the Dress” at 9 p.m. tonight.
Valley woman’s online tea shop steeped with creative flavor: Friday, Jan. 7, 2011; Art is what Carolyn Johnson does. Her stepfather was a painter. She studied fashion design in San Francisco and worked at a local graphic design firm. So, it’s no surprise that she imbued her online tea shop, Indie Tea, with that same sense of creativity.
Nevada soldiers bid farewell ahead of Afghanistan deployment: Thursday, Jan. 6, 2011; The soldiers of the Nevada National Guard's 422nd Expeditionary Signal Battalion kept it together for most of a deployment ceremony on Thursday at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center.
Civil rights films to be shown at West Las Vegas Library: Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2011; The Delta Sigma Theta sorority will host a civil rights film festival at West Las Vegas Library on Saturday, a week before Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday.
Lied Discovery Children’s Museum exhibit to focus on rotation: Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2011; Visitors can take a "spin" on the Lied Discovery Children Museum's first exhibit of the year, set to open on Jan. 15.
Singer-songwriter Benton Paul to perform acoustic set at Freakin’ Frog: Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2011; Singer-songwriter Benton Paul has been making a name from himself on tour and through the blogosphere. The 24-year-old Henderson resident has shared the stage with “American Idol” runner-up David Archuleta. Joe Jonas, of the Jonas Brothers, once said that Paul's "I Only See You" was his favorite song.
Lineup set for 7th annual Dam Short Film Festival in Boulder City: Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2011; The lineup for the seventh annual Dam Short Film Festival in Boulder City has been announced and this year’s event is on track to welcome a record number of entries, with screenings of more than 130 films scheduled.
Springs Preserve offers class on growing fruit in the desert: Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2011; Springs Preserve is offering a new class for those interested in growing their own fruits in the valley's climate.
Mayor Hafen, Councilman Kirk to host open meeting with Henderson residents: Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2011; Henderson Mayor Andy Hafen and Ward IV Councilman Steve Kirk will meet with residents during a town hall-style Neighborhood Connections program on Jan. 11 at Green Valley High School.
UNLV Liberace Jazz Quartet to play library gig: Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2011; UNLV's Liberace Jazz Quartet will perform at the Clark County Library on Jan. 12 as part of an ongoing concert series.
Boulder City employees donate leave time to sick firefighter: Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2011; Boulder City firefighter Bill Wilson was forced to leave his post in September as he battles a catastrophic illness, so his colleagues at City Hall have decided to lend their time -- literally.
Reduced to rubble, Hamburger Heaven gone but not forgotten: Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2011; Lynn Reid winced as a demolition backhoe clawed through the roof of an old diner on E Street in West Las Vegas. Although the eatery, Hamburger Heaven, had been closed for more than two years, the once-popular spot held countless memories for Reid and many others in her West Las Vegas neighborhood.
Mountain’s Edge accepting donations for Goodwill: Monday, Jan. 3, 2011; If your New Year's resolutions called for some spring cleaning, the Mountain's Edge master homeowners association will be accepting donations for Goodwill at the end of this month.