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Tenacious teenager Moana (voice of Auliʻi Cravalho) recruits a demigod named Maui (voice of Dwayne Johnson) to help her become a master wayfinder and sail out on a daring mission to save her people in Disney's animated movie "Moana." The film will be shown Friday in the amphitheater at Boulder City Library.
File photo The second annual Rock, Roll & Stroll to benefit the Senior Center of Boulder City and its Meals on Wheels program will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at Bicentennial Park. Victoria Mason, left, executive director of the center, visits with Linda Daniels during last year's event.
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1 ROCKIN’ AND ROLLIN’: Folks will be rocking, rolling and strolling as they help raise funds for the Senior Center of Boulder City’s Meals on Wheels program and other activities at the center. Bicentennial Park will be site of the second annual family-friendly event and fundraiser that includes entertainment, food and more. Registration and check-in begins at 9:30 a.m., with opening ceremonies set for 10 a.m. For details, visit www.seniorcenterbouldercity.org.

2 FAMILY FUN: The outdoor amphitheater at Boulder City Library will come alive with the sounds of the tropics as it presents the animated movie “Moana.” Showtime is 7 p.m. The first 100 moviegoers will get free popcorn, and the teen advisory group will have snacks for sale. Bring chairs and blankets, and food and nonalcoholic beverages in nonglass containers are welcome. Copper Mountain Solar is sponsoring the showing. The library is at 701 Adams Blvd. Call 702-293-1281 for more information.

3 AUTHENTIC IRISH CELEBRATION: The Peatdiggers from Ireland will headline a St. Patrick’s Day celebration tonight complete with a three-course dinner, traditional songs, toasts, jokes and stories at Boulder Dam Brewing Co. The evening’s menu includes a choice of Irish Flag salad or Irish potato bites, corned beef and cabbage, and a white chocolate/creme de menthe parfait. Reserved seating and the dinner is $25. Those who want to enjoy the festivities without dinner are welcome at no cost. Festivities are scheduled from 6-9 p.m. The Brewpub is at 453 Nevada Way. Call 702-243-2739 or visit www.boulderdambrewing.com for more information.

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Saturday night, a large crowd donned their best 1980s attire, which included an abundance of neon-colored clothing as part of the aptly-named Neon Nights. The block party was hosted by Main Street Boulder City and served as a make-up event for their planned New Year’s Eve celebration, which was canceled due to impending weather. Attendees filled the restautants and bars along the steet, while listening to 80s music played by DJ Mike Pacini.

As a result of the Dec. 31 cancellation, a New Year's Eve 2.0 event will be held Saturday.
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A weekend of art

This past weekend, the Boulder City Art Guild hosted its annual Artists in Action show and sale at the Boulder City Parks and Rec gym. While members do not have to live in Boulder City, all participants must be members of the Art Guild. Top, Boulder City artist Barbara Pearce uses a dotting technique to paint images onto rocks. Below, Ernie Valdovinos sculpts a rabbit from clay.

Shakespeare returns to BC
By Ron Eland Boulder City Review

This past Friday evening, a large and appreciative crowd turned out for the Nevada Shakespeare Festival’s performance of “Henry V” in Bicentennial Park. The performance was hosted by Main Street Boulder City and the Boulder City Chamber of Commerce. NSF featured six actors and actresses, who each played six to eight characters during the 80-minute performance.

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