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Brown Hand Center expands, adds surgery center: Thursday, Dec. 9, 2010; After two years of serving the Henderson area, the Brown Hand Center is expanding. The practice premiered the St. Michael’s Center for Special Surgery on Thursday.
Shoppers can pick up unique crafted gifts at annual Twilight Bazaar: Thursday, Dec. 9, 2010; The Boulder City Art Center will host its annual Twilight Bazaar from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 11.
Library offers free holiday concert on Sunday: Thursday, Dec. 9, 2010; As family members trickle into town during this holiday season, the Nevada Chamber Symphony is giving a special "Home for the Holidays" concert at the Clark County Library on Sunday.
Singer Annie Meadows to perform holiday concert at Lake Las Vegas: Thursday, Dec. 9, 2010; To usher in the Christmas season, Annie Meadows will perform her annual Christmas concert, "The Wonder of Christmas is Children," at the Loews Lake Las Vegas Resort on Dec. 18.
‘The Nutcracker’ returns to Boulder Theatre; performances sold out: Wednesday, Dec. 8, 2010; The magic of Tchaikovsky's "The Nutcracker" will return to the historic Boulder Theatre this weekend.
Park Service seeks comment on non-native plant management at Lake Mead: Wednesday, Dec. 8, 2010; The public is invited to offer its comments on a proposed plan to manage Lake Mead National Recreation Area's non-native plants, the National Park Service announced on Wednesday.
Candy-coated competition comes to Boulder City: Local artist organizes gingerbread contest, holiday market at Boulder Creek; Wednesday, Dec. 8, 2010; With more than 20 gingerbread houses stacked inside his house, awaiting the inaugural Boulder City Gingerbread House Competition and Christmas Market on Saturday, Rudi Kraft has noticed a festive scent wafting through his home.
Former UNLV coach Howie Landa to host Henderson Hoop Camp: Tuesday, Dec. 7, 2010; Former UNLV men's basketball coach Howie Landa will share his love of the game with Henderson's youth at his three-day Hoop Camp, starting Dec. 20.
Annual holiday boat parade brings shimmer to Lake Mead: Tuesday, Dec. 7, 2010; Holiday lights danced across Lake Mead on Saturday at the annual Christmas Parade of Lights.
New 7-Eleven planned for intersection near UNLV: Monday, Dec. 6, 2010; A new 7-Eleven convenience store at the corner of Swenson Street and Naples Drive, near the UNLV campus, was recommended for approval by the Paradise town board last week.
Mountain’s Edge accepting donations for Nevada SPCA: Monday, Dec. 6, 2010; The Mountain's Edge homeowners association is collecting blankets and toys for dogs at a local animal sanctuary.
Henderson Symphony Orchestra performance to kick off WinterFest: Monday, Dec. 6, 2010; The Henderson Symphony Orchestra will fill the Henderson Convention Center with "Sounds of the Season" to kick off this year's WinterFest on Thursday.
Bridge opening prompts upgrades to Boulder City 7-Eleven: Monday, Dec. 6, 2010; With cars and trucks now pouring over the Mike O'Callaghan - Pat Tillman Memorial Bridge, the 7-Eleven store in Boulder City is planning an addition to accommodate the new traffic.
Green Valley Library competing for $25,000 Pepsi Refresh grant: Monday, Dec. 6, 2010; Green Valley Library is asking for votes as it competes for a $25,000 grant from Pepsi to build a lounge for Henderson teens.
British expats bring California-based sandwich chain to Henderson: Monday, Dec. 6, 2010; Two years ago, Brian Hamilton couldn't imagine being here, in Henderson, running a sandwich shop with his wife, Jane. Two years ago, he was a lecturer on engineering at Wakefield College in England, the only home he had known.
TLC’s 'Fabulous Cakes' to feature 3 Las Vegas bakeries tonight: Monday, Dec. 6, 2010; Three Las Vegas bakeries will be featured tonight on the TLC show “Fabulous Cakes.”
Steak 'n Shake to open Dec. 17 at South Point: Sunday, Dec. 5, 2010; The Steakburger is coming to Las Vegas.
Off-road vehicles roar into Henderson in advance of TransWest 250 race: Friday, Dec. 3, 2010; Pistons fired and engines rumbled throughout Henderson's Water Street District on Friday as racing teams underwent technical inspections for the TransWest 250.
Swimming Santa returns to Silverton aquarium: Friday, Dec. 3, 2010; The Silverton Casino Lodge is taking Santa Claus a little out of his element for his yearly visit with area children.
Fire Station 98 to host open house: Friday, Dec. 3, 2010; Henderson firefighters will open the doors of Station 98 to the public next Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
After the holidays, Henderson to recycle Christmas trees: Friday, Dec. 3, 2010; Old Christmas trees will become mulch for Henderson's green space as part of the city's tree recycling program this winter.
Board recommends denial of plan for 569 homes in Mountain’s Edge: Thursday, Dec. 2, 2010; As residents expressed their frustration with the Mountain’s Edge master-planned community and its developer, Focus Property Group, the Enterprise Town Advisory Board recommended on Wednesday denial of an application by Richmond American Homes to add 569 homes on about 96 acres in the southwest valley.
Dance performances at Coronado to benefit Lindsay Bennett scholarship fund: Thursday, Dec. 2, 2010; In honor of Lindsay Bennett, the UNLV dance team member and Coronado High School graduate who was killed by an alleged drunk driver last year, her friends and teammates will put on two special performances Saturday at the Coronado High School theater.
County to unveil new website: ClarkCountyNV.gov: Thursday, Dec. 2, 2010; Clark County's website will sport a new look at a new address, starting Friday.
Sempra solar plant in Boulder City begins operation: Thursday, Dec. 2, 2010; Sempra Generation's Copper Mountain solar power plant in Boulder City, the largest photovoltaic plant in the U.S., opened this week.
Students compete in car dealerships' annual tree-decorating contest: Thursday, Dec. 2, 2010; The smell of pine wafted through the showrooms at Valley Automall on Wednesday afternoon as Clark County high school students adorned evergreens at the mall’s annual tree decorating contest.
Off-road vehicles to be on display on Water Street before weekend race: Thursday, Dec. 2, 2010; Rough-and-tumble rigs will be on display at Henderson’s Water Street District on Friday, giving residents a chance to inspect the off-road machines before they roar into Dry Lake Valley on Saturday for the TransWest Ford Henderson “250” Desert Race.
Thousands of Santa Clauses to run through Town Square: Thursday, Dec. 2, 2010; Thousands of Santas will swarm the streets of Town Square on Saturday to take part in The Las Vegas Great Santa Run, an effort to raise money for local nonprofit Opportunity Village.
Annual event to bring holiday cheer to St. Jude's Ranch for Children: Thursday, Dec. 2, 2010; St. Jude’s Ranch for Children in Boulder City is inviting valley residents to its fourth annual Nights of Lights.
Pageant-winning Desert Oasis librarian campaigns for cancer research: Thursday, Dec. 2, 2010; Mrs. Nevada International Kari Deike admits she's been a little shy about enjoying her reign, which began after she won the state pageant this summer. Once in a while, a friend at Desert Oasis High School, where she works as a librarian, asks Deike to wave and she said she obliges.
Children invited to Santa event at Paradise Recreation Center: Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2010; Santa Claus will be serving up snacks from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dec. 11 at the Paradise Recreation Center.
Annual Library Tree Lane fundraiser to conclude Friday: Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2010; The Friends of Henderson Libraries will host its annual Gala Reception on Friday at the Paseo Verde Library to conclude the Library Tree Lane fundraiser.
Annual holiday boat parade returns to Lake Mead: Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2010; Lake Mead will light up this Saturday during the annual Christmas Parade of Lights, sponsored by the Lake Mead Boat Owners Association.
Santa Train returns to Nevada Southern Railway: Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2010; Take a ride with Mr. and Mrs. Claus on the Nevada Southern Railway in Boulder City this holiday season.
Stars to headline charity concert at Green Valley Ranch: Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2010; For the price of a stuffed animal or a board game, valley residents are invited to Green Valley Ranch's Toys for Tickets All-Star Jam on Sunday, benefiting the Children's Advocacy Alliance.
DA’s office holiday outreach program to work with those who owe child support: Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2010; The Clark County District Attorney’s Family Support Division is offering a special outreach program for parents who owe child support.
City of Henderson offers lifeguard training classes: Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2010; Those interested in water safety can receive certification during a lifeguard training program, Dec. 20-30, at the Whitney Ranch Indoor Pool in Henderson.
Santa to visit with children at Black Mountain Recreation Center: Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2010; With Christmas less than a month away, Santa Claus will park his sleigh at the Black Mountain Recreation Center on Dec. 11 and Dec. 18 to visit with Henderson children.
Sunridge Park in Henderson adds playground equipment: Monday, Nov. 29, 2010; Bright blue slides and swings, along with a shade structure for the summer months, made their debut at Sunridge Park in Henderson on Monday.
Red Cross opens kiosk at Fashion Show to solicit holiday donations: Monday, Nov. 29, 2010; The American Red Cross is offering valley residents a chance to give the gift of giving this holiday season at its new retail kiosk at the Fashion Show Mall.
Event at St. Jude’s an outlet for grieving parents: Monday, Nov. 29, 2010; When Brenda Dupont's son died last year at the age of 26, she found solace in The Compassionate Friends of Southern Nevada. On Dec. 12, Dupont and the organization's chapters around the world will light candles to remember lost children and remind their grieving parents that they are not alone.
Families of valley's deployed soldiers to be thanked at Green Valley Ranch event: Monday, Nov. 29, 2010; A Henderson Air Force veteran, with some help from Green Valley Ranch, will welcome the families of deployed soldiers to the resort on Dec. 7 for a special "thank you."
Nevada National Guard to recognize members at weekend event: Monday, Nov. 29, 2010; The Nevada National Guard will recognize its 2010 retirees and offer resources for military families on Sunday at the Las Vegas Readiness Center.
UNLV history professor to lecture on changes in American culture: Monday, Nov. 29, 2010; As part of the ongoing lecture series at Henderson libraries, UNLV professor Andy Kirk will discuss the role of the western genre in broader American culture on Wednesday at Green Valley Library.
Season's coldest morning doesn't chill Black Friday shopping: Friday, Nov. 26, 2010; Las Vegans bundled up this morning and braved the coldest morning of the season to catch some of the earliest Black Friday deals the valley had to offer. Most retailers opened their doors to waiting crowds at some point between 10 p.m. Thursday and 5 a.m. Friday.
Green Valley High band's experience 'surreal' at Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade: Thursday, Nov. 25, 2010; The Green Valley High School marching band strutted its stuff Thursday morning on the streets of New York at the 84th annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.
Needy escape cold weather for hot Thanksgiving meal: Thursday, Nov. 25, 2010; The valley’s homeless and hungry gave thanks for the Las Vegas Rescue Mission on Wednesday afternoon as the organization served an early Thanksgiving meal for those in need.
Boulder City holds off on proposals for development near airport: Thursday, Nov. 25, 2010; In the wake of an energy firm’s failure to develop a solar field in the Eldorado Valley, costing Boulder City millions of dollars in anticipated revenue, the City Council seems a little more cautious about renewable energy developments.
Controversy, delay in refinancing debt costing Boulder City: Thursday, Nov. 25, 2010; With interest rates on the rise, the clock is ticking for Boulder City as it attempts to refinance its debt to the Southern Nevada Water Authority.
The city owes SNWA about $13.6 million over 20 years for new water pipes coming into the city from Lake Mead, a result of the lake’s continuing drop in water levels. The two parties signed a contract in 2005.
Boulder City group plans tour as education fundraiser: Monday, Nov. 22, 2010; Boulder City's chapter of the American Association of University of Women will hold its annual Home Tour on Dec. 11 to raise money for scholarships for area students.