Independence Day parade

The VFW, Post 10054 will sponsor a parade and pancake breakfast to celebrate Independence Day.

The breakfast will be 6:30-8:30 a.m. July 4 and the cost is $2.

There will be a parade in the Calvada Eye beginning at 9 a.m.

To be in the parade, call Dan 537-2562, or Butch, 209-3100, or e-mail rip@pahrump.com for more information.

Free swim nights in July

There will be free swim evenings at the community pool on the following dates.

Family Nights, 6-8 p.m. Youth must be accompanied by an adult.

July 6 -- sponsored by the Kiwanis Club.

July 13 -- sponsored by Oasis Outreach.

July 20 -- sponsored by Pahrump Community Library.

July 27 -- the Kiwanis Club

Teen Nights, 6-8 p.m.

July 17 -- sponsored by St. Martin's in the Desert Episcopal Church.

July 31 -- sponsored by Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church.

All free swim nights ate alcohol-, tobacco- and drug-free events.

For more information on sponsoring a free swim night, call 727-9970.

Pets and fireworks

Fireworks can be traumatic for pets.

The Nye County Animal Shelter offers the following advice during the holiday:

* Leave pets at home. The noise is frightening.

* Put pets inside if possible to insulate them from the lights and noise.

* Pet-proof the house, when animals become frightened, they can be destructive.

* Never leave pets unattended outside. Even in a fenced yard they can escape and get lost or injured while seeking refuge.

* Make sure your pet is wearing tags. If pets do get away or become lost an ID tag will help get them back home.

* Remember, if a pet is afraid of thunder, they will fear fireworks.

* If the family pet gets away over the holiday, call the animal shelter, 751-7020.

'Firecrackin' Fourth'

The Pahrump Nugget Hotel & Casino will present the second annual "Firecrackin' Fourth" beginning at 3 p.m.

There will be live entertainment, a special menu at the Gold Miner's Buffet and fireworks beginning at 9:15 p.m.

Farmers' market

The weekly farmers' market started May 23 and will continue 7 a.m. to noon, Saturdays through the summer at the Bob Ruud Community Center.

Shoshone Museum summer hours

The Shoshone Museum will be closed Tuesdays and open 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. all other days through the summer.

Call 760-852-4524 for more information.

Singles Club schedule

The Pahrump Singles Friendship Club will meet at the following times and places during the month of July.

July 2 --5 p.m., dinner, Su Mesa, 727-0942

July 10 -- noon, lunch, House of Fortune, 751-9462

July 14 -- 5 p.m., dinner, Saddle West, 751-0884

July 24 -- noon, Symphony's Restaurant, birthdays, 727-0253

July 25 -- 5 p.m., University Extension Office, potluck

July 30 -- plans for a special dinner on this date will be discussed at the potluck.

Call the number associated with the date to make reservations with the hostess.

Call Marion, 727-0253 for more information about the club.

Safety in the sun

Family to Family recommends the following tips for playing it safe in the sun:

* Use sunscreen with an SPF of 15 or higher every day.

* Apply sunscreen before going outside and reapply often, especially after swimming, perspiring and toweling off.

* Wear a wide-brimmed hat and use UV protective sunglasses.

* Stay hydrated, drink plenty of fluids and offer fluids to children.

* Remember, a child's core body temperature increases three to five times faster than an adult.

Bike Night is back

Motorcycle enthusiasts will meet for Bike Night at 6:30 p.m., Tuesdays at Sonic on Highway 160.

Not having a bike is not a problem. Call 513-1742 for more information.

Free Bridge lessons

Learn to play Bridge or pick it up again.

Free lessons and free play. Adults and teenagers welcome.

Call 513-4440 and leave a message with day and evening numbers for a return call.

Scrabble players

Adults and teens wanting to play Scrabble on Sundays or possibly evenings in an accessible location should call 727-4911 and leave a message with day and evening numbers for a return call.