Boulder City local Aaron Bleck swam competitively all through his youth and the fire department captain recently returned to those roots Aug. 13 when he participated in the 24th annual Alcatraz Sharkfest Swim across San Francisco Bay.
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No child should be ridiculed or bullied because they didn’t have a new pair of shoes to start the school year.
The new school year is almost here and accompanying the return of classes is the return of football, which means the Boulder City High School marching band has already begun its preseason camp to get into shape.
Story sessions, game night
The Boulder City Elks Lodge is more than just a social club. Its members are also deeply involved in the community and charity, and on Aug. 27 they will hold an open house to give interested residents a chance to learn what the organization is all about.
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.
Picture a film where a 12-year-old girl is held captive as a domestic laborer by an affluent family in California.
Part entertainment, part history lesson is the best way to describe a Chautauqua presentation. This year’s event presented by Boulder City Chautauqua certainly fits the description.
Shooting stars will fill the sky this week as the Perseid meteor shower makes its annual appearance, and with little light to obscure the sky Lake Mead National Recreation Area is among the premier locations for viewing the plummeting rocks.
Editor’s Note: Business at Home is an occasional series that offers a glimpse into the personal lives of local business owners.
Americans are not the only ones anxiously awaiting to see who will become the next president of the United States.
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.
For many people there are few things in this world that make one’s mouth water like a juicy burger and fries. Luckily, for Boulder City residents there are some great places in town to satisfy their cravings.