Jessica “Jessie” Mix is a contrast in energy. Dressed in breeches, T-shirt, baseball cap and knee-high riding boots, she almost flies around her barn at the Boulder City Horseman’s Association’s corrals.
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After nearly getting rained out while they were setting up, members of Boulder City Sunrise Rotary Club welcomed the sun Saturday morning for what they are calling another successful Wurstfest.
The newest addition to Roberto Andrade and Kendra Budd’s family might have a future as a sprinter on a track team — especially if his birth is any indication.
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.
American Legion’s monthly meeting Tuesday
Lend A Hand of Boulder City was given the 2014 Governor’s Point of Light Award in the nonprofit and community volunteer category during the Nevada Volunteers luncheon last week.
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.
Michigan “Yoopers” Brent and Kris Edlund landed in Boulder City to make a nest for their offspring in 2002. While raising their sole progeny is almost complete, the two know they made the right decision migrating west.
Never one to miss an opportunity, Don Walker said his attitude allowed him to help shape and grow Emergency Aid of Boulder City in an organization that provides financial assistance and thousands of pounds of food to local residents in need.
With many of its shelves empty, Emergency Aid of Boulder City welcomed more than 3,500 pounds of food Saturday.
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.
History and traditions are important to Boulder City residents, and especially for members the Mitchell family. Each September they create a display for the Boulder City Library lobby that commemorates Constitution Week, which is marked annually by the Daughters of the American Revolution.