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1 CASH CRAWL: The annual Shane Patton Pub Crawl, which raises funds for scholarships in honor of the fallen Navy SEAL from Boulder City, will be held Saturday. The event starts at 7 p.m., though people will gather at 6 p.m., and includes entertainment from Thee Swank Bastards, The Lesser Evil, No Tides and DJ Ladyfingers. T-Shirts can be purchased in front of the Boulder Dam Credit Union, 530 Avenue G, Friday or anytime at The Dillinger, 1224 Arizona St., for $35, which provides drink discounts at participating locations.

2 JUNIOR RANGER: Children of all ages are invited to Lake Mead National Recreation Area to participate in a variety of activities and become junior rangers. There will be science activities, singalongs, K-9 demonstrations, live reptiles and more out at the picnic area at Boulder Beach between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Admission to the park is free as part of the National Park Week observance.

3 GRAB THE POPCORN: It’s family movie time as the Boulder City Library presents the animated film “Sing.” Show time is 1 p.m. Friday. Bring your own chairs and blankets; snacks and drinks are welcome as well. The library is at 701 Adams Blvd. Call 702-293-1281 for more information.

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