I have a small deviation from the regular informational series to address a local issue that has begun to cause a flurry of phone calls and thus demands rehashing. Homelessness. While it is not illegal to be homeless, many activities fall into the legal realm and that begs for some conversation.
Hours of operation: 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday to Friday at 813 Arizona St., 702-293-3320. Visit the center’s website at www.seniorcenterbouldercity.org.
Boulder City is “leaking” $87 million annually in potential lost revenue, according to a report released earlier this week.
Part insurance, part human resources and part professional support, Nevada POOL/PACT helps ensure Boulder City has the insurance coverage and human resources support it needs.
Boulder City has implemented a new grant program to help nonprofit community organizations promote their events in town.
Warning: It’s dangerously hot in Boulder City and at nearby Lake Mead National Recreation Area.
There’s no doubt that water has cool, refreshing properties. This summer, as temperatures continue to hit triple digits and excessive heat warnings are in place, there are plenty of places to take a dip, splash around or go for a swim.
The Southern Nevada Eagles 16U became the first 3A program to win the Connie Mack state championship since the league debuted in 2013 after their 6-0 victory over 4A Shadow Ridge on July 24 at Faith Lutheran High School.
Boulder City Little League Junior All-Stars finished the state tournament with a 1-2 record, ending the season just short of their goal but with numerous memorable highlights.
Boulder City High School’s football players will start their official summer practices Wednesday, bringing with them enthusiasm to start the new season.
The United Service Organization, more prominently known as the USO, likes to advertise to the men and women in uniform that “No matter where you choose to go after your military service, the USO will make it feel like home.” That’s because although the USO’s mission is mainly to help active-duty personnel and their families as they travel from duty station to duty station and from airport to airport.
Two weeks back, I found myself at the Boulder City Chamber of Commerce’s mixer at Christ Lutheran Church. It was the first time I was there as an independent marketing contractor after stepping away from my marketing job at The Homestead at Boulder City.
As the nation marked the anniversary of Independence Day this year, recalling the life-altering events that shaped the country, one of Boulder City’s young residents experienced a life-changing opportunity of his own.
“It was terrifying. It was very scary, very deep and very dark,” said Dr. David Conlin about his first dive to the B-29 Superfortress bomber that rests at the bottom of Lake Mead.
Two area musicians are having a monstrously good time with their latest project.
The Nevada Department of Transportation reminds motorists that flash flood season occurs from July to September in Clark County and cautions them: “Don’t drown, turn around. Water always wins.”
Lt. Grant Strickland, a Boulder City native and 2005 Las Vegas Academy graduate, is serving with a U.S. Navy strike fighter squadron that flies one of the world’s most advanced warplanes.
Hours of operation: 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday to Friday at 813 Arizona St., 702-293-3320. Visit the center’s website at www.seniorcenterbouldercity.org.
Domestic violence can be defined as a pattern of abusive behavior in any relationship that one uses to gain or maintain power and control over an intimate partner. Domestic violence can be physical, sexual, emotional, economic or psychological actions or threats of actions that influence another. This includes behaviors that intimidate, manipulate, humiliate, isolate, frighten, terrorize, coerce, threaten, blame, hurt, injure or wound someone.
1 ROCK OUT: Head over to the Boulder City Library to catch “Rock of Ages,” a musical comedy-drama about a small-town girl and a city boy pursuing their dreams of stardom in Hollywood. The film, rated PG-13, will be shown at 4:30 p.m. Friday and is recommended for those 13 and older. The Boulder City Library is at 701 Adams Blvd. Call 702-293-1281 for more information.
The desire of some residents and business owners to have an off-road vehicle trail system was brought to the forefront again after the City Council removed an item about the proposal from its agenda at a recent meeting.
