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Entertainment
It’s almost as though when graduating in 1964 from Bound Brook High School in New Jersey, Thom Pastor had a crystal ball to see into the future.
Movie lovers can enjoy Nevada’s largest film festival as the 22nd Annual Dam Short Film Festival returns to screen more than 150 short films over a six-day period, Feb. 11-16 in the Elaine K. Smith Building.
In some ways, Stella Roy is a bit of an old soul.
Boulder City High School baseball advanced to 7-7 on the season, picking up victories in their last two outings.
Boulder City residents and visitors are set to have a great time this weekend at the town’s 41st annual Spring Jamboree.
Students at Boulder City High School will be performing “Shrek the Musical” next week, the first drama production in the new theater.
1 SPRING CELEBRATION: The Spring Jamboree returns for two days of family fun. Bicentennial, Wilbur and North and South Escalante parks will be filled with booths and activities. Highlights include the Little Miss and Little Mister Pageant at 9 a.m. Saturday and Bark in the Park at 11 a.m. Saturday. There also will be a classic car show, gem and mineral show, business showcase, antiques, arts and crafts, and climbing wall. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. Admission is free. Visit www.springjamboree.com for more information and a full schedule.
1 GRAB YOUR CAPE: Head over to the Boulder City Library for its first superhero comic book fair. Scheduled from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at the library, 700 Adams Blvd., the free fair will include activities for children of all ages including crafts, story sessions and cosplay. There will be a chance to take pictures with costumed characters, and those attending are encouraged to dress up (but leave your weapons at home). There also will be vendors and a silent auction to benefit Friends of the Boulder City Library.
1 CELEBRATE YOUR PARK: Junior Ranger Day on Saturday at the Alan Bible Visitor Center at Lake Mead National Recreation Area is one of the events planned to mark National Park Week. From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. there will be a variety of interactive activities that focus on nature and water safety for children. There will be K-9 demonstrations and information about careers with the National Park Service. Admission to the park will be waived for the day. For more information, call 702-293-8990.
1 HOWDY PARTNER: Grab your best western duds for Saturday’s Best Dam Wine Walk, which will have a western theme. Check-in is from 4 to 6:30 p.m. at Grace Christian Academy, 512 California Ave., and the walk continues to 8 p.m. at more than 20 locations downtown. Tickets are $25 per person or $45 a couple.
1 LOVELY LAKE: Local residents are invited to help keep Lake Mead National Recreation Area pristine by participating in the Great American Cleanup, which is part of the Keep America Beautiful campaign. This year’s event, to be held Saturday, marks the cleanup’s 20th anniversary. Advance registration is requested. Contact Rhin at 702-293-8711 or email LAKE_Volunteer_Coordinator@nps.gov for more information.
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On the hunt for their fourth consecutive 3A state championship, Boulder City High School boys swimming didn’t disappoint in their season opener at Heritage on Feb. 28, defeating Coral Academy 640-333.
With their eyes on recapturing the 3A state title, Boulder City High School boys volleyball challenged themselves early with some stiff competition in the Las Vegas Invitational.
Competing at the a Liberty Newcomer meet on Feb. 26, multiple new faces for Boulder City High School track and field got the opportunity to showcase their abilities.
Some major changes are coming soon to the Boulder City Hospital.
