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Dual festivals showcase arts, crafts

For more than a decade, the Boulder City Art Guild has welcomed the cold weather with its annual Winter ArtFest, but this year the festivities will expand out of the Boulder City Parks and Recreation Department’s gym all the way to Bicentennial Park with the addition of the Winter Arts Spectacular, a new event benefiting The Homestead at Boulder City.

Snow earns accolades for academic achievements

A former Boulder City High School student is one step closer to becoming a National Merit Scholar.

Ceremonies to honor veterans

Boulder City is tied closely to Southern Nevada’s veterans, with the state’s only veterans home and the area’s only veterans’ cemetery. On Veterans Day there will be several events held to honor those important members of the community.

Senior Center

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.

Community Briefs

Police chief to address retired public workers

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1: MARIO AT THE RAILROAD PASS CASINO: Singer-comedian Mario will perform free of charge from 8 p.m. to midnight Saturday at the Railroad Pass Casino, 2800 S. Boulder Highway. The Los Angeles native recently moved to Southern Nevada from the Midwest and has found the perfect showcase for his unique comedy takes and his vocal performances of American standards, from artists including Dean Martin and Michael Buble as well as classic country hits. Guests can expect rib-tickling humor, spot-on impressions and a healthy amount of Frank Sinatra. For more inofrmation, visit http://www.marioshowbiz.com/

Police blotter

Oct. 25, 7 a.m.

Senior Center

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.

Community Briefs

Sons of Norway to host Lutefisk dinner

Names in the News

Edlund named to dean’s list at Menlo College

Seen on Scene: At Family Fun Night

Sara Hoffman of Las Vegas has her face painted by Kristen Byers of Boulder City on Friday at Family Fun Night, hosted by the Senior Center of Boulder City.

Tricky Tray fundraiser seeking more participation

Tricky Tray is back, and this year the annual school fundraiser is looking for additional help from the community.

Community Briefs

Art exhibit to raise awareness of domestic violence

Passion for helping others drives Gibson

Boulder City is home to an abundance of family-friendly events, most of which survive on the generosity of volunteers, and few people in town embody that spirit of community involvement like Marcie Gibson.

Seen on Scene: At Trunk or Treat

Kelly and Kurt Flowers took home first place in the most original category of the Trunk or Treat costume contest Saturday in Veterans’ Memorial Park. The Halloween celebration was hosted by the Boulder City Chamber of Commerce.

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