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Bullhead/Laughlin bridge to open June 7

BULLHEAD CITY – The Silver Copper Crossing, a bridge connecting Laughlin, Nev., and Bullhead City, is scheduled to open to the public on Friday, June 7. The opening will include festivities starting at 9 a.m. with a car show, live music, and free coffee and doughnuts. At 10 a.m., there will be an official ribbon-cutting ceremony, followed by a car parade with classic and unique cars at 11 a.m. The celebration will continue with food trucks and music from the Laughlin Easy Street Band at the Anderson Auto Group Field House.

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Old Miner’s Day June 8

CHLORIDE – Grab your best gal and saddle up your favorite horse and join Chloride in celebrating the founders of this historic townsite. This year the Old Miners’ Day festivities are on Saturday, June 8. Chloride sets aside this day to honor the hundreds of hard rock miners who found silver, gold, zinc, turquoise and copper in the Cerbat Mountains just east of town. It will be a day of family-friendly activities, including games, a horseshoe tournament, live music, zany parade, gunfights, raffle, vendors, gold panning, and so much more. To secure a spot in the parade call Jeannie at…

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Shinetoberfest for adults only

MOHAVE COUNTY – Join Saddle Sore Ranch for ShineToberfest, as they celebrate the “homemade, homegrown & handcrafted” on Oct. 19, 20, 21 and 22. Including moonshine, music and chili. Optional onsite camping, vendors, live music, games, contests, nightly campfire parties and the same shenanigans they are known for during their “SSR After Dark” parties. 21 and up only. Free admission daily until 5 p.m. Wristbands required after 5 p.m. Located at Saddle Sore Ranch. Visit www.shinetoberfest.com for more information.

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Chloride hosts Old Miner’s Day

CHLORIDE – The historic silver mining community of Chloride will again honor the memory of the hard rock miners who found silver, gold, and other precious minerals in the hills around Chloride. This year’s Old Miners’ Day will be celebrated Saturday, October 21 starting at 9 a.m. Among the activities planned are gunfights, horseshoe tournament, live music, vendors, gold panning, the always zany parade, and much more. You can secure a place in the fun-filled parade by getting a parade entry form at visitchlorideaz.com or call 626-483-4571. As always, the parade committee welcomes all who want to enter. Also, there…

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Chloride hosts Old Miner’s Day

CHLORIDE – The historic silver mining community of Chloride will again honor the memory of the hard rock miners who found silver, gold, and other precious minerals in the hills around Chloride. This year’s Old Miners’ Day will be celebrated Saturday, October 21 starting at 9 a.m. Among the activities planned are gunfights, horseshoe tournament, live music, vendors, gold panning, the always zany parade, and much more. You can secure a place in the fun-filled parade by getting a parade entry form at visitchlorideaz.com or call 626-483-4571. As always, the parade committee welcomes all who want to enter. Also, there…

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