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The To-Do List, May 29-June 5

[DOLLAR CRUNCH]

FRIDAY, MAY 29

The Nye County Commission will hammer out the final details of the county’s budget for the fiscal year starting July 1. The hearing will be teleconferenced at 10 a.m. to the commission chambers, 2100 E. Walt Williams Drive, or watch online at nyecounty.net. Additional service cuts, across-the-board cuts to departments and hiring freezes are all on the table as the county struggles to balance the budget.

[ROCKABILLY TUNES]

SATURDAY, MAY 30

Pahrump’s own Matt Reeves and the Continentals will play the Hubb Bar & Saloon, 3720 W. Bell Vista Ave., starting at 8 p.m.

[YARD SALE]

FRIDAY, MAY 29 & SATURDAY, MAY 30

Who doesn’t love a good yard sale? The Kiwanis Club of Pahrump Valley is holding its two-day yard sale 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., 1521 Pioche St. Come by and make someone’s old stuff your new stuff.

[WINE & MUSIC]

FRIDAY, MAY 29 - SATURDAY, MAY 30

The Sanders Winery Spring Concert Series returns with the “The Johnny Cash Story,” performed by Jimmy Ray and Cyndi Cantrell at the winery, 3780 E. Kellogg Road. Gates open at 6 p.m. and the show begins at 7:30 p.m. Call 775-727-1776 for more information.

[TRUE MEMORIAL]

SATURDAY, MAY 30

Until an act of Congress moved Memorial Day to the last Monday in May, the day was originally celebrated on May 30, no matter what day it fell on. VFW Post 10054 will hold its annual ceremony at Chief Tecopa Cemetery on East Street starting at 10 a.m.

[SOLAR TALK]

MONDAY, JUNE 1

Joe Opatik of Affordable Solar is hosting a seminar on the Lyoness Loyalty Rewards Program at the Pahrump Valley Chamber of Commerce office on the second floor of the Nevada State Bank, 1301 S. Highway 160. The program begins at 6 p.m.

[AMERICAN TUNES]

TUESDAY, JUNE 2

Local car dealer owner and musician Tom Saitta and fellow musician Tommy Deering will perform classics from the Great American Songbook from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., at Draft Picks, 1101 S. Highway 160 next to the Best Western.

[SOCIAL BUSINESS]

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 3

A seminar on how to promote your business or services through social media will be held at 11:45 a.m. at Pahrump Valley Chamber of Commerce office on the second floor of the Nevada State Bank, 1301 S. Highway 160. The talk will be given by marketing consultant Kelvin Alston from Las Vegas. The talk is free but there is a $10 fee for lunch if desired.Call the Chamber at 775-727-5800 or email info@pahrumpchamber.com to reserve a seat.

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Bang for your buck: Where to buy fireworks

Nye County is known for its many fireworks stores that typically peak around the Fourth of July holiday. If you’re looking to stock up on fireworks check out these local retailers:

  • Alamo Fireworks Megastore, 5360 US-95, Amargosa Valley
  • Area 51 Fireworks, 1381 Highway 372
  • Blackjack Fireworks, 1181 S. Highway 160
  • Phantom Fireworks of Pahrump, 921 S. Highway 160, Suite 501
  • Red Apple Fireworks, 3640 S. Highway 160
  • Outlaw Pyro, 2280 W. Betty Ave.
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95-year-old grand marshal shares the secret to his longevity

More than 40 friends and family celebrated Emil Janssen’s 95th birthday on Saturday, June 8 at the Pahrump Senior Center. The co-founder of Pahrump Family Mortuary will serve as grand marshal for this year’s Fourth of July parade in Pahrump, and says the secret to his longevity is simple.