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Valley residents were invited to attend the opening of a new exhibit exploring the 1925 and 1926 Lost City Pageants on April 11. The pageants were historic celebrations that inspired the creation of the Boulder Dam Park Museum — now the Lost City Museum — in 1935. The exhibit, called “A Century of Lost City,” was created in conjunction with America's 250th anniversary and marks … [Read more...] about New exhibit opens at Lost City Museum
Valley gathers for Easter Walk
What began as a one-day event was extended for a second night because of overwhelming community attendance. Initially the Interfaith Community Easter Walk with Jesus was scheduled to be held on Monday, March 23, but after the record participation that night, a decision was made to keep the displays available for the night of the 24th as well. Held at the Church of Jesus … [Read more...] about Valley gathers for Easter Walk
MVHS theater roars in new play
The Moapa Valley High School theater department delighted audiences this past week with its lively stage production of “The Mouse That Roared.” The play, written by Christopher Sergel, tells the humorous story of a tiny European country that declares war on the United States in hopes of receiving generous reconstruction aid when the war effort fails. Under the direction of … [Read more...] about MVHS theater roars in new play
Little League Opening Day brings community together
The gathering of league officials, coaches, players, families and friends signaled the return of baseball, as the Moapa Valley Little League (MVLL) kicked off its new season with a lively opening day ceremony on March 9. Opening day in Moapa Valley is a community event where everyone comes together to celebrate the official start of the spring baseball and softball season for … [Read more...] about Little League Opening Day brings community together
Native American heritage celebrated at Lost City
The Lost City Museum in Overton hosted a Native American Heritage Day on Saturday, Feb. 28. Moapa Valley residents, friends and families gathered to spend a meaningful day together honoring the rich history, culture and contributions of Nevada’s indigenous cultures through music, dance, art and food. A variety of vendors displayed Native American crafts, jewelry and art … [Read more...] about Native American heritage celebrated at Lost City
Alumni game a community staple
The yearly exhibition baseball game in remembrance of former Moapa Valley High School players BJ Robison and Shawn Sandoval was played on Feb. 16 at the MVHS baseball field. Despite windy, rainy conditions, the stands were filled with about 200 friends, family and community members who came out to support the time-honored tradition. The teams are made up of MVHS alumni baseball … [Read more...] about Alumni game a community staple
Local women enjoy quilt retreat
A large group of local ladies traveled to Cedar City, Utah, to attend a quilt retreat held the week of Feb. 4-7 at the Heritage Center. The annual retreat is sponsored by the Cedar Chest Quilter’s Guild. This year’s theme was “Get Your Quilting Kicks in ’26.” Sixteen valley residents and quilt makers participated in a variety of quilting classes and presentations. For some, … [Read more...] about Local women enjoy quilt retreat
Overton Library hosts FamilySearch workshop
The Overton branch of the Clark County Library welcomed workers from the Las Vegas FamilySearch Center on Jan. 29. They were there to offer assistance to local residents interested in finding out more about their family tree. As more and more people have developed an interest in finding out about their family history, they are discovering that the best resources available … [Read more...] about Overton Library hosts FamilySearch workshop
Overton Senior Center provides programs and services
The Overton Senior Center, located at 325 N. Cooper St., is open Monday through Thursday from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Friday from 6 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. They offer lunch daily, non-emergency transportation and recreational and educational opportunities for the local residents of Moapa Valley. The center is a community hub dedicated to providing quality recreational and supportive … [Read more...] about Overton Senior Center provides programs and services
‘Starry Night, Noisy Night’ at GO EXL Academy
On the evening of Dec. 17, the students of GO EXL Academy presented the Christmas musical production “Starry Night, Noisy Night,” telling the story of Jesus’s birth from the point of view of the stable animals who witnessed it. Students were dressed in costumes representing all the traditional characters from the familiar story of the first Christmas, with an increased emphasis … [Read more...] about ‘Starry Night, Noisy Night’ at GO EXL Academy