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Weekend’s Best Bets, March 1

1 READY, SET, DIP: Salsas and a variety of other Mexican dips will be samples and judged during the second annual Mexican Chip Dip Competition to help raise funds for Emergency Aid of Boulder City. Sponsored by the Boulder City Elks lodge, the event will be held from noon to 2 p.m. at the lodge, 1217 Boulder City Parkway. The festivities also will include a silent auction, family activities and hamburger or hot dog lunch.

2 HONOR THE PAST: The Southern Nevada chapter of the Korean War Veterans Association will dedicate a new memorial in honor of those who served during the Korean War. The ceremony will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday in the Memorial Garden of the Southern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery, 1900 Veterans Memorial Drive.

3 TRAVELING TROUBADOUR: Calling himself a traditionally unconventional singer-songwriter, JonEmery Dodds will bring his blend of American folk, country, blues and cow punk to the Boulder Dam Brewing Co. on Saturday night. His songs tell stories about highways, hangovers and heartaches. His performance begins at 7 p.m. The Brewpub is at 453 Nevada Way. Call 702-243-2739 or visit www.boulderdambrewing.com.

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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.

Shakespeare returns to BC

This past Friday evening, a large and appreciative crowd turned out for the Nevada Shakespeare Festival’s performance of “Henry V” in Bicentennial Park. The performance was hosted by Main Street Boulder City and the Boulder City Chamber of Commerce. NSF featured six actors and actresses, who each played six to eight characters during the 80-minute performance.

Shakespeare returns to Boulder City

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Dam Short Film Festival celebrates 22nd year

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Eagles play comeback kids

Boulder City High School baseball advanced to 7-7 on the season, picking up victories in their last two outings.

Soaring like an Eagle

By Abby Francis