For the past three decades, it’s been looked upon as the event that kicks off the very busy fall event schedule in Boulder City.
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Whether as a location for builders of Hoover Dam to escape the heat, a place to see movies with families, friends or a date, or a venue to enjoy ballet performances, the Boulder Theatre has been a favorite local historical landmark for nearly a century.
Saturday night, a large crowd donned their best 1980s attire, which included an abundance of neon-colored clothing as part of the aptly-named Neon Nights. The block party was hosted by Main Street Boulder City and served as a make-up event for their planned New Year’s Eve celebration, which was canceled due to impending weather. Attendees filled the restautants and bars along the steet, while listening to 80s music played by DJ Mike Pacini.
As the old saying goes, “If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again.”
This past weekend, the Boulder City Art Guild hosted its annual Artists in Action show and sale at the Boulder City Parks and Rec gym. While members do not have to live in Boulder City, all participants must be members of the Art Guild. Top, Boulder City artist Barbara Pearce uses a dotting technique to paint images onto rocks. Below, Ernie Valdovinos sculpts a rabbit from clay.
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.
1 CHEERS: Raise a glass and raise funds for Operation Homefront, a nonprofit that supports the families of military personnel who are deployed overseas, by attending the sixth annual Boulder City Beerfest. The Saturday event will be held from 1 to 7 p.m. in Wilbur Square Park and feature more than 30 breweries, specialty vendors, food trucks and live entertainment. Admission to the fest is free, but tickets for sampling are $45 for general admission and $60 for VIP privileges on the day of the event. Visit http://bouldercitybeerfestival.com for more information.
1 GET EGG-CITED: Wilbur Square Park on Colorado Street will be the site of the annual community Easter Egg Hunt. Festivities start at 9 a.m. with photos with the Easter Bunny; those wanting pictures needs to bring their own cameras. The egg hunts begin at 9:30 a.m., with one for children 1-5 and another for children 6-10. There is no cost to participate. Volunteers of America is presenting the event, which will feature more than 1,500 eggs plus prizes.
1 TAKE THE PLUNGE: Get out your swimsuit and plastic Easter baskets, and then head over to the city pool for the third annual Easter Pool Plunge. The swimming pool, at 861 Avenue B, will be filled with eggs and toys for the event, scheduled for 2:15 p.m. Saturday. Cost is $2 per participant, and nonswimmers must be accompanied by someone 12 or older. For details, call 702-293-9286.
1 READY TO ROLL: The third annual Rock, Roll & Stroll to benefit the Senior Center of Boulder City will be held Saturday at Bicentennial Park, 999 Colorado St. The family-friendly event is scheduled from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and will include rocking in rocking chairs and rolling in wheelchairs. There will be a kids zone and entertainment. Proceeds from the event support the Meals on Wheels program.
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For nearly a decade, Dr. Christina Vela has not only been the CEO of St. Jude’s Ranch for Children but often a pseudo-mom to many boys and girls who have call the Ranch home. This has come by way of offering a sympathetic ear, the proverbial shoulder to cry on or being their biggest cheerleader.
This past school year, discussion among many parents of school-aged children, as well as teachers and administrators, was what may come of talk of school consolidation.
Through the midway point of the season, both Boulder City High School tennis programs are clicking on all cylinders.
Boulder City High School girls soccer advanced to 4-0-2 on the season, routing 4A Basic on Sept. 10, while tying with league rival Pahrump Valley on Sept. 9.
