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Weekend’s Best Bets, Sept. 20

1 THIS IS YOUR LAND: Celebrate National Public Lands Day on Saturday by visiting the nearest location: Lake Mead National Recreation Area. Admission to the park will be free, though fees for lake use and camping will not be waived. The day is designated for people to enjoy public lands and to promote their conservation.

2 IN THE SPOTLIGHT: “Music of Your Life,” a concert of soloists, will be presented by Red Mountain Music Co. at 7 p.m. Saturday at the Elaine K. Smith Building, 700 Wyoming St. Tickets are $10 for adults; students and children older than 5 will be admitted free. Children younger than 5 will not be admitted.

3 GRAB A CUPPA: As part of its Adulting 101 series, Boulder City Library will explore the world of tea at 1 p.m. Saturday. Learn more about the world’s most popular beverage and go beyond the basic tea bag. Reservations are required and can be made by calling the library at 702-293-1281 or stopping by the information desk.

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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.