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Seen on Scene: At Free Fishing Day

Left, Juan Santos helps his son, Angel Santos, fish during Free Fishing Day, presented by the Nevada Department of Wildlife, at Veterans Memorial Park on Saturday.

Above, people were still able to come and participate in Free Fishing Day at Veterans Memorial Park in Boulder City on Saturday despite COVID-19.

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Ayla Kiwanuka, left, and her dad, Hemdee Kiwanuka, right, get some fishing pointers from Steven Hoffman on Free Fishing Day at Veterans Memorial Park on Saturday.

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Ducks on the pond at Veterans Memorial Park didn’t seem disturbed by the people who came to enjoy Free Fishing Day activities Saturday.

By Celia Shortt Goodyear

Boulder City Review

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Saturday evening, Calvary Chapel Boulder City hosted a back-to-school event at Veterans Memorial Park. There, free school supplies and clothing were given out to families. In addition, toys were raffled off, there were free hamburgers, live music and an appearance by the Boulder City Fire Department. Pastor Jason King said he was very happy with the turnout and wished to thank all of those who donated to the event.

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