By Abby Francis
Entertainment
When the 2023 inductees to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame were announced last week, one newer resident of Boulder City had more of an emotional stake in the outcome than most.
Filming movies, television shows or commercials in Las Vegas is very common. But over the years, Boulder City has seen its fair share of moments on the both the big and small screen as well as the pages of many magazines.
Sharing the foods and flavors of his native Spain has long been a dream of Eligio Gomez Morais.
Horticulture expert and UNLV professor emeritus Bob Morris gives tips on starting a citrus tree, protecting plants from frost, and more.
1 DOGGONE FUN: Let your dogs strut their stuff when Boulder City Chamber of Commerce presents its first Pooch Parade on Saturday. To be held in Bicentennial Park, 999 Colorado St., the festivities will include a variety of contests, sport dog demonstrations, pet vendors and entertainment. Admission is free, but there is a $5 fee per category to compete. Call 702-293-2034 or visit http://www.bouldercitychamber.com for details.
1 SAY BOO: Tom Devlin’s Monster Museum, 1310 Boulder City Parkway, will present a haunted house Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Hours are 7-10 p.m. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased by visiting http:// tomdevlinsmonstermuseum.com. Call 702-294-1313 for more information.
1 SHOP, SHOP, SHOP: Grace Community Church’s fall favorite, Country Store, will be open Friday and Saturday featuring an assortment of items ranging from furniture to holiday decorations. Hours are 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. Items will be sorted into 16 departments. Proceeds benefit local charities and the church’s school, Grace Christian Academy.
1 SWEET HAUNTS: Trunk or Treat returns Saturday to Veterans’ Memorial Park, 1501 Buchanan Blvd., for a festive, safe way to celebrate Halloween. Gates to the park will open at 3:30 p.m., when trunk decorating starts. Trunk or treating starts at 5 p.m., with costume and trunk decorating contest at 6 p.m. There will be a haunted hayride, bounce house, games, food and more. Admission is $10 per vehicle. The Boulder City Chamber of Commerce sponsors the event, which will be held at the park’s Pratte soccer field. Call 702-293-2034 for more information.
1 ARTISTIC EXPRESSIONS: The 55th annual incarnation of the juried fine arts show, a fundraiser for Boulder City Hospital, will fill several downtown parks Saturday and Sunday. The show, to be held in Bicentennial, Escalante and Wilbur Square parks, also features fine and traditional crafts. There also will be live demonstrations and entertainment. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days, and admission is free. More information is available at http:// bchcares.org/foundation/art-in-the-park.
About seven weeks ago, I did something that I would not advise for even a healthy dude or dudette in their 30s, much less for a guy who will qualify for Medicare in about eight weeks. I had two pretty major surgical procedures in the space of three days. I know, not a super bright move.
Dozens of law enforcement officers responded Friday morning to the 700 block of Sixth Street following a reported shooting.
Rising costs continue to bedevil city plans for replacing and upgrading infrastructure. The latest example is related to efforts to upgrade Boulder City’s electric utility service as the cost estimates of Substation 3 soared by 141% and the scheduled completion date was pushed out by three full years.
A proposed energy storage facility got a second bite at the apple last week as the city council voted unanimously to forward a new application for a different and smaller plot of land for the project to the planning commission for possible addition to the city’s land use plan.
