Susan Johnson, left, president of the Senior Center of Boulder City, and Victoria Mason, right, executive director, present a plaque of appreciation to Russell Dodge, store director of Albertsons, for his and the store’s outstanding community support.
Boulder City High School football program will host its first eighth-grade signing day at 6 p.m. Thursday, May 3, in the lecture hall in hopes of increasing participation numbers for its freshman program.
Sometimes we all need to get lost in order to find our way. Such is the tale of two characters for the 1985 Warner Bros.’ movie “Lost in America,” which was partially filmed at Hoover Dam.
Those who study the history of Southern Nevada have surely learned about the testing of atomic bombs outside of Las Vegas in the 1950s. The acreage known as the Nevada National Security Site (formerly the Nevada Test Site) has been etched forever in the minds of longtime residents as the location where many viewed mushroom clouds from the rooftops of downtown buildings. Radiation? No problem. According to government educational films shown in public schools, all one had to do was “duck and cover” and they would be fine.
Exercise. We know it’s good for us. But just how good is it? The benefits are pretty impressive.
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.
1 GRAB YOUR CAPE: Head over to the Boulder City Library for its first superhero comic book fair. Scheduled from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at the library, 700 Adams Blvd., the free fair will include activities for children of all ages including crafts, story sessions and cosplay. There will be a chance to take pictures with costumed characters, and those attending are encouraged to dress up (but leave your weapons at home). There also will be vendors and a silent auction to benefit Friends of the Boulder City Library.
For the first time in 30 years, Boulder City and Henderson are connected by the railroad, which is providing more opportunities for residents and tourists.
The gag order issued by Boulder City Municipal Court Judge Victor Miller against counsel in the crosswalk protest case has been invalidated in Nevada’s Eighth District Court.
Boulder City High School’s softball team claimed a statement 14-1 victory over Chaparral on Tuesday, April 17, rebounding from a 11-3 loss to 4A Sierra Vista in a windy affair on Monday, April 16.
Boulder City High School baseball team handled its toughest test of the season Tuesday, April 17, defeating Chaparral 11-0 to take ahold of first place in the 3A Sunrise League.
Hosting 4A Eldorado on Saturday, April 14, Boulder City High School’s swim programs were dominant against their upper-class opponent.
A program that lets Boulder City residents receive assistance with their energy costs has returned, and now it’s easier to get.
Boulder City Art Guild will transform Bicentennial Park into an outdoor art gallery Saturday and Sunday when it hosts its 33rd annual Spring ArtFest.
The entrance fee for Lake Mead National Recreation Area is increasing as part of a price hike for more than a hundred national parks.
Lake Mead National Recreation Area is celebrating National Park Week from Saturday through April 21 to 29 and offering special activities for visitors.
The Boulder City Police Department Volunteer Program is partnering with the community to bring a Neighborhood Watch program to the city, which will give residents a new way to help keep the area safe.
As the great philosopher Dr. Phil said, something may be flat as a pancake, but it still has two sides. I would like to present the “other side” to some of the issues being discussed in our city.
Want to see an angry person? Go to the city’s website on the City Council channel at approximately 44 minutes into the March 27 meeting. You’ll hear this little, old lady speak angrily. At least, that is what I was told after the meeting. You’ll have to watch this segment to decide for yourself.
Is anyone in Boulder City not excited by the impending completion of the Interstate 11 bypass? For better or worse, it will change the city. Traffic will improve due to lessening, but will businesses decline for the same reason? Will the change lead to stagnation or revitalization? Most people seem to expect the former, but I know of at least one example that disputes this hypothesis.
