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Weekend’s Best Bets, Jan. 2

1 HAPPY BIRTHDAY: Join a celebration Saturday to mark the 60th anniversary of the city’s incorporation. The event, to begin at 6 p.m. in the city’s recreation center, 900 Arizona St., will feature speakers, music, information and photos about the city’s history, and cake and coffee. There is no fee to attend.

2 FIERY ROCKS: Bright red, pink and orange sandstone formations will highlight a ranger-led hike to the Bowl of Fire at Lake Mead National Recreation Area on Saturday. Space is limited and reservations are needed. Call 702-293-8990 for details.

3AWARD-WINNING ART: Boulder City Art Guild will honor its January artist of the month, Bernie Fiebranz, during a reception from 1-3 p.m. Sunday at its gallery inside the Boulder Dam Hotel, 1305 Arizona St. Fiebranz is a landscape artist who works in oils. A native of Hamburg, Germany, he began painting when he was 14 years old. All are welcome to attend. Visit www.bouldercityartguild.com for more information.

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1 READY TO ROCK: The Rock, Roll & Stroll fundraiser for the Senior Center of Boulder City’s Meals on Wheels program will be presented from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday in Bicentennial Park, 999 Colorado St. The fifth annual event will include a car show, games, food and music by DJ Mike Pacini. For more information, call 702-293-3320.