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The To-Do List, June 5-12

[LIVE MUSIC]

FRIDAY, JUNE 5

Celebrate First Friday at The Hubb Bar &Saloon, which is offering a double bill of music with A.J. Alvarez playing at 7 p.m., and rockin’ three-piece SugarStick taking the stage at 8 p.m. The Hubb is at 3720 W. Bell Vista Ave. Call 775-910-9575 for more information.

[GOLDFIELD EVENT]

SATURDAY, JUNE 6

Hanging out with nothing planned for Saturday? Travel 140 miles north on U.S. Highway 95 for the June Jump Start. The event is a community-wide yard and bake sale complete with street tacos on the menu. Participants at no charge, are urged to bring tables and set up shop at various businesses and residences, provided they get prior permission. All proceeds and donations from the bake sale will go toward the annual Goldfield Days scheduled for July 31 through Aug. 2. Proceeds from any donated items will benefit the Goldfield Chamber of Commerce. The event will take place along Crook Street. For additional information call Patty at 775-485-9972 or 775-770-4245.

[BANG BANG]

SUNDAY, JUNE 7

The Pahrump Gunfighters will be performing a free show at Dusty Flats, located at 100 Stagecoach next to the StageStop Casino at 5 p.m. Bring the entire family and enjoy a trip back to the Old West.

[WATER NEEDS]

SUNDAY, JUNE 7

The Moose Lodge will be having a Donation Dinner from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. to collect funds to secure water rights to keep them in compliance with the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Water Division, and keep them from imposing heavy fines for over-pumping water. The dinner will be chicken fried steak, country gravy, vegetable, salad and a roll. There will also be a bake sale and a raffle with some great prizes.

[BLUE IN RED]

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 10

The Nye County Democratic Party will hold open forum meetings to discuss politics in a positive way every Wednesday from noon to 3 p.m., at their office, located at 1231 E. Basin, #12. Everyone is welcome to participate.

[SOCCER TIME]

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 10

Registration for AYSO soccer season for kids 4-18 will be held at the Bob Ruud Community Center at 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Register online or for those families without home internet, you can go to the Pahrump Community Library from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. to register online at www.easyo.org. Print two forms and bring to any registration date with cash or card. For more information go to www.aysoarea1s.com or call 775-513-1929. Additional sign-up days will be June 20 and July 8.

[VETERAN KARAOKE]

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 10

The local VFW Post hosts karaoke every Wednesday starting at 5 p.m. Drive on down to Post 10054 at 4651 Homestead Road and exercise those singing pipes.

[CRUISING CREWS]

THURSDAY, JUNE 11

The Valley Cruisers of Pahrump will hold their monthly meeting at Andrea’s Café inside Who’s Dunes on Highway 372. Open time starts at 5 p.m., and the meeting is at 6 p.m. A sure topic of discussion will be the planned cruise to Bonnie Springs on Saturday, June 13. Anyone interested in cars is invited to attend.

[BEST BET OVER THE HUMP]

SATURDAY, JUNE 5

The odd pairing of English rock band The Cult and rap legends Public Enemy will be sharing the stage at The Joint at the Hard Rock Hotel &Casino in Las Vegas. Both bands emerged in the mid-1980s, but their styles couldn’t be more diverse. Tickets start at $39.50 and the show starts at 8 p.m. If you’re at the show and see the Times editor, say “hello.”

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