The high energy headliner Earl Turner will end his run that began in March 2002 in the Fiesta Showroom at Harrah's on Dec. 13. Ticket prices are $22.95 plus tax with a Total Rewards Card and $24.95 plus tax without a Total Rewards Card.

Turner and his group moved South to Laughlin after several years of success at the Rio in Las Vegas, which is owned and operated by Harrah's Entertainment, Inc. The accomplished entertainer takes his guests through a broad range of music styles from classic Motown to a touch of country to a splash of contemporary pop hits while thriving on audience interaction.

Don Laughlin, who has spent more than three decades in the Colorado River gaming town, founded the community in 1966. A sculpture of his likeness was unveiled over a week ago near the community welcome sign at the intersection of state Route 163 and Casino Drive. It's a bronze figure at 1 1/2 times scale showing Laughlin welcoming people with his hand out.

On Saturday, Dec. 6, the Avi Resort & Casino will explode with the Fall Nationals Monster Truck & Motorcycle Freestyle Spectacular at 7 p.m. The event will include the Big Blown Bad Boy Monster Trucks, such as the world-famous "BEAR FOOT" and more.

This event will also include the X-Treme Freestyle Motorcycles. These riders fly 40 feet in the air with their bodies dangling off their bikes, jumping from ramp to ramp.

There will be a special class designed for people to create their own personal truck action. At 6 p.m., the "Run What You Brung" event allows for people to create their own truck action and all that's needed is a helmet and seatbelt.

For folks who come early at 6 p.m., they can ride in a true Real Monster School Bus and the first 500 kids through the gate receive a free toy Monster Truck.

Advance ticket purchases include a FREE Pit Party Pass to meet the drivers, call 1-800 INFO AVI. General admission in advance is $12 and $15 the day of the event. Tickets for children 4-12 are $12, and free under four.

For this event, the Avi Resort & Casino is offering special room rates beginning at $29.

The Ramada Express continues to proudly present its Thanks for the Memories Speaker Program. Two upcoming speakers include Bob Hefner a Pearl Harbor Survivor on Thursday, Dec. 4, and Joe Langone on Tuesday, Dec. 9. Both speakers will deliver their free program at 1 p.m.

Langone enlisted in the U.S. Army in May 1948. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 21st Infantry Regiment, 24th Division, which was sent to participate in the first battle of the Korean War on July 5, 1950 at Osan, Korea, known as "Task Force Smith."

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The New Year's Eve party plan for ringing in 2004 at the Riverside involves dancing with the Mike Hudson Orchestra in the Starview Room beginning at 9 p.m. on Dec. 31. Admission, which includes party favors and a split bottle of champagne, is $60 for couples and $35 for single tickets, call 1-800-227-3849.

The Colorado Belle's holiday season room packages offer special options and amenities at a savings, call 800-477-4837. All the packages include a certificate for a free night Sunday-Thursday through Jan. 22, with holidays excluded.

The Belle's "Roughin' It" package includes two rounds of golf and accommodations for two nights. This package goes from $99 to $194.

The "Relaxin' on the River" room package has a cruise for two, a two night stay, a $10 restaurant certificate, a round of drinks, and a free Daly Blackjack or Slot Tournament entry. It goes from $72 to $107.

The "Romancin' on the River" package features gourmet dining for two, a scenic cruise, a bottle of champagne, and a free Daily Blackjack or Slot Tournament entry. Prices range from $99 to $136.

Laughlin will welcome the 3rd Annual Cloud's Jamboree Rock, Gem and Mineral Show from Jan. 9 - 25, 2004. Vendors and dealers will display and sell items such as rare stones, gems and minerals. Vendors may be found at various Laughlin resorts and admission is free to the public. For more information, contact the Laughlin Chamber of Commerce.

Atronic, innovative producer of slot machines and the world's third largest slot maker, has announced the upcoming promotion introducing the new Ghost Hunter & Running Numbers game promotion at the Riverside Resort on Friday, Dec. 12, from 3 to 7 p.m.

Running Numbers is all about money and how to get more of it! The game features an exciting base game with three top symbols paying in any combination as well as three bonus features. Participation in the promotion is free of charge and players have the chance to win prizes including t-shirts, plush toys and key chains throughout the promotion.

Davis Dam, located in Pyramid Canyon just north of Laughlin, was named in 1941 for the then Director of Reclamation, Arthur Powell Davis. The $67 million earth and rock embankment along the Colorado River has a concrete spillway, intake structure and power plant. The dam is 200 feet high and was completed in 1953 to control floods and to generate hydroelectric energy. For more information, call 928-754-3682.

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