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FRIDAY, OCT. 6

• The Moose Lodge, located at 1100 East Second St. will be having their annual White Elephant Sale from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and also Saturday, Oct. 7 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

There will be clothing, kitchenware, books, decorations, furniture, knickknacks and more for sale. Burgers and hot dogs will be available for purchase from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

• Fish Fry at Our Lady of the Valley Catholic Church 4 to 7 p.m. Dine in or take out. 781 E. Gamebird Rd. 775-727-4044.

• Friday Steak Night menu at VFW Post #10054 from 5 to 7 p.m. 4651 Homestead Rd. 775-727-6072.

• Guitars and Cadillacs band appears at Rhinestone’s country bar from 8 p.m. to midnight, followed by karaoke with DJ Rick Garza. 1700 Pahrump Valley Blvd. 775-877-5068.

• Karaoke with KJ/DJ “Nuttin’ But Trouble” at the Wild Side Tavern begins at 8 p.m. 2101 East Gamebird. 775-537-2499.

• Ronny’s line dancing and karaoke at the Wild Side Tavern beginning at 6 p.m. 2101 E. Gamebird Rd. 775-537-2499.

• Stoner Rob hosts Friday night comedy at 5280 Mexican Grub & Pub. Two item minimum. Seating starts at 8:30 p.m. Kitchen closes at 9. Show starts at 9:15 p.m. 2450 W. Mesquite. 702-379-8926.

SATURDAY, OCT. 7

• All American Swap Meet from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. at VFW Post 10054, 4651 Homestead Rd. Open every Saturday from first light until it gets too warm, or as weather permits. 775-727-6072.

• Pahrump Farmers’ Market every Saturday morning at Tractor Supply Co. 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Produce, baked goods, cottage industry goods, and crafts. 900 E. Hwy. 372, at Bolling Rd.

• Bikers Against Bullying 1st Annual Bullying Awareness Ride poker run begins and ends at Low Side Cigar Lounge, 1971 Pahrump Valley Blvd. Registration from 9-10:30 a.m. First bike out at 11 a.m., last bike out at 11:30. All poker hands must be turned in by 3 p.m. $20 per rider, $10 per passenger, $5 2nd hand. Includes food at end spot.

• The monthly Kids’ Workshop at Home Depot will be conducted Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon. Children will be constructing a rescue floatplane. Register your 5 -to 12-year-old children at www.homedepot.com/workshops. “Get here a bit early to make sure you get a kit. They go pretty fast.”

• Pahrump Valley Chess Club meets every Saturday from noon to 3 p.m. at the Holiday Inn Breakfast Lounge located at 860 S. Hwy. 160. Free beginners’ class from noon to 1 p.m. 775-419-7552.

• Music Trivia night at 5280 Mexican Grub & Pub begins at 7 p.m. Teams of one to five competitors battle other teams for the crown. Must call weekly to enter your team into battle: 702-379-8926. 2450 W. Mesquite Ave.

• Avenue B band is playing at The Hubb Bar & Grill beginning at 8 p.m. 3720 W Bell Vista Ave. 775-764-1299.

• Guitars and Cadillacs appears at Rhinestone’s country bar from 8 p.m. to midnight, followed by karaoke with DJ Rick Garza. 1700 Pahrump Valley Blvd. 775-877-5068.

• Karaoke with KJ/DJ “Nuttin’ But Trouble” at the Wild Side Tavern begins at 8 p.m. 2101 East Gamebird. 775-537-2499.

SUNDAY, OCT. 8

• Group bicycle ride beginning at 8 a.m. Consult the Pahrump Valley Cyclists Facebook page to confirm starting point, typically Simkins Park at the north end of Pahrump. No rider will be left behind. 450 E. Simkins Rd.

• Sunday breakfast at VFW Post 10054 from 8 to 11 a.m. 4651 Homestead Rd. 775-727-6072.

• The Makers Market “2nd Sunday Crafty Carnival” runs from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 1201 S. Hwy. 160. Kids play carnival games, earn tickets, and trade accumulated tickets for prizes. Multiple vendors with games at each booth, music by Ruh Roh Music.

• Filipino American food sale at Our Lady of the Valley Catholic Church. Begins at 10 a.m. 781 E. Gamebird Rd. 775-727-4044.

• Kids’ Halloween T-shirt Design Workshop at Chasing Aces Design print shop. Open to kids ages 5-10; limited to 5 children per time slot: 10 a.m. to noon, or 1 to 3 p.m. Register your child in advance in person at 1201 S. Hwy. 160 unit #119. Off Carlton St. north of Big 5 Sporting Goods. 775-537-4431.

• American Trivia at Who’s Dunes with Phoenix starts at 4 p.m. They’re located at the corner of NV-372 and Linda, next to the Horizon Market. 900 NV-372. 775-253-1433.

• Free line dancing instruction with Teri at Rhinestone’s country bar 5 to 6:30 p.m., and karaoke with Rodeo Rick at 7:30 p.m. 1700 Pahrump Valley Blvd. 775-877-5068.

• Rhinestones Country Bar is hosting the Woven Mic event “Costumes & Cocktails.” Musicians, spoken word, poets, comics—all artists are welcome. You may sign up in advance for a time slot, or walk in and hop on-stage once your courage is charged. Show begins at 6 p.m. Message Penny Galan or The Woven Mic through Facebook to register. 1700 Pahrump Valley Blvd. 775-877-5068.

• Ronny’s line dancing and karaoke at the Wild Side Tavern beginning at 6 p.m. 2101 E. Gamebird Rd. 775-537-2499.

MONDAY, OCT. 9

• Karaoke at The Hubb Bar & Grill beginning at 8 p.m. 3720 W. Bell Vista Ave. 775-764-1299.

TUESDAY, OCT. 10

• Taco Tuesday at VFW Post #10054. 5 to 7 p.m. 4651 Homestead Rd. 775-727-6072.

• No square dance experience? No partner? No problem! Square dance is an American folk-dance form that involves four couples in a square formation dancing to a specific sequence or series of steps announced or cued by a caller. Desert Squares Square Dance Club is offering a class this Tuesday evening from 6 to 7:30 p.m. The first class is free; thereafter, the cost is $7 per week for adults. Children 9 to 17 are free. For more info, call 775-727-7195. Bob Ruud Community Center is located at 150 N. Hwy 160.

• Free line dancing instruction with Sherry (“Ms. Boots”) every Tuesday night at Rhinestone’s 6-7:30 p.m. Karaoke with Rodeo Rick Garza afterward. 1700 Pahrump Valley Blvd. 775-877-5068.

• Karaoke at 7 p.m. with Intelligent Sound at 5280 Mexican Grub & Pub. Taco Tuesday beforehand. 2450 W. Mesquite Ave. 702-379-8926.

WEDNESDAY, OCT. 11

• Bingo at Our Lady of the Valley. Doors open at 1 p.m., and bingo begins at 2. Must be 21 or older. 781 E. Gamebird Rd. 775-727-4044.

• Wings N Things dinner at 5 p.m. at VFW Post 10054. Karaoke beginning at 7 p.m. 4651 Homestead Road. 775-727-6072.

• Free line dancing instruction with Teri at Rhinestone’s country bar 6 to 7:30 p.m. followed by Karaoke with Ronnie from 8 p.m. to close. 1700 Pahrump Valley Blvd. 775-877-5068.

• The Pahrump Community Choir meets at Pahrump Valley High School in the music room every Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. No need to try out—just show up with a song in your heart. Anyone of high school age and older welcome to join. Contact Debbie with questions at djohnson@pvpac.org. 501 E. Calvada Blvd.

THURSDAY, OCT. 12

• Chess Club at the Pahrump Community Library, Thursdays from 3 to 4:30 p.m. All ages and skill levels welcome. 701 East St. 775-727-5930.

• Free line dancing instruction with Teri at Rhinestone’s country bar 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. followed by Karaoke with Ronnie from 8 p.m. to close. 1700 Pahrump Valley Blvd. 775-877-5068.

• Country line dancing begins at 6 p.m. at 5280 Mexican Grub & Pub. 2450 W. Mesquite Ave. 702-379-8926.

• The Wild Side Tavern “Band Practice” open jam session. BYOG (bring your own gear) and perform on-stage. Jam with your band, play solo, or sing. 6 to 10 p.m. 2101 E. Gamebird Rd. 775-537-2499.

FUTURE PLANNING

• Chili chefs can sign up now to enter the Chili Cook-Off at Our Lady of the Valley, to be held Saturday Oct. 14 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the parish hall. Prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners. Mark your calendar to enjoy chili, corn bread, sodas and dessert for $5. Beer and wine available for sale. Free admission for children. 781 E. Gamebird Rd. 775-727-4044.

• Weather permitting, EAA Chapter 1160 will host its annual Young Eagles Rally Oct. 14, from 8 a.m. to noon, at Calvada Meadows Park, 900 E. Jenny Circle, just off Highway 160. Children 8 thru 17 years will receive free airplane rides. Go to yeday.org to register. Pancake Breakfast from 7 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. and a BBQ lunch from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Both are open to the public with donations for food and drinks.

Email your events to fburdzinski@pvtimes.com.

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