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.
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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.
Two area musicians are having a monstrously good time with their latest project.
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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.
Instead of traveling to an exotic location to sit on a beach and relax, Dr. Larry Smith recently visited the Amazon rainforest in Ecuador to provide much-needed medical services to the indigenous people.
This Wednesday, July 25, the Boulder City Pool is time traveling back to the Jurassic period for its 18th annual cardboard boat races with a “Jurassic World” or dinosaur theme.
The Boulder City Library is using a new system to make more content available to patrons through the Hoopla app.
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.
With the summer temperatures rising above 100 degrees, chances are you’re looking for a place to cool off. Fortunately, there are plenty of spots in town, some even educational, allowing children and adults alike the opportunity to learn new things while taking a break from the heat.
