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.
The city’s most talented youths and adults will showcase their abilities during Saturday’s seventh annual BC’s Got Talent.
1BEST DAM PERFORMERS: “BC’s Got Talent” returns 7-9 p.m. Saturday at the Boulder City Library amphitheater, 701 Adams Blvd., featuring performers of all ages, with cash prizes for adults, teenagers and younger children. Some of Boulder City’s most talented bands and solo acts, selected from auditions held last month, will perform for the community’s enjoyment, and to earn the votes of the locally culled judges. For more information visit, www.bcsgottalent.com.
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.
1ROCKIN’ THE BLOCK: The Dillinger hosts its fifth annual block party on Saturday, taking over downtown Boulder City for a free, all-ages event featuring live music by local favorites, including The Junk Yard Dogs, Moksha, Same Sex Mary and The Scoundrels. The party will kick off at 3:45 p.m. with a performance by the Boulder City High School marching band and feature hot dog-eating and beer-drinking contests, live art, vendors and food trucks, as well as a charity raffle to benefit the Shane Patton Scholarship Foundation. For more information, visit http://thedillinger.tumblr.com/ or call 702-293-4001.
1JAMMIN’ IN THE PARK: The first weekend in May welcomes the return of the 40th annual Boulder City Spring Jamboree featuring arts and crafts, live music, a classic hot rod car show, booths from local businesses and food vendors. There will be face painting, the “Aerial Assault” trampoline show and more at the year’s biggest community event. Festivities will take over Bicentennial, Wilbur Square and the Escalante parks, beginning at 9 a.m. and running until 5 p.m. on Saturday, 4 p.m. Sunday. For more information, visit www.springjamboree.com.
1COMMUNITY CARES: Friday evening, from dusk until dawn, Relay for Life volunteers will walk laps around Boulder City High School’s track at 1101 Fifth St., raising funds for the American Cancer Society. Participants have procured over $15,000 in pledges and from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. they will walk to raise funds and awareness. The event also includes entertainment and special activities. For additional information, visit http://bit.ly/1VeMs21.
1RESIDENT MUSICIANS: Red Mountain Choir will present “Believe” at the Elaine K. Smith Center, 700 Wyoming St. Students from King Elementary School will join the ensemble, as will several local musicians. Performances are scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Tickets are $10 for adults and free for children and students. Call Rose at 702-293-5455.
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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.
