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 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.

Amargosa book signing

The Amargosa Valley Library will host a book signing 1-3 p.m., July 11 for Samuel Eddington, a former library director, for his book, "Amargosa Valley Library: A Diamond n the Desert."

The book will be available for a $12 donation.

Call 775-372-5340 for more information.

Book signing

The Pahrump Community Library will host a book signing for author Patricia Grubbs 10:30 a.m. to noon, July 11.

The book, "Life Through His Eyes," is a true story related to the wounds of war.

The book will be available for purchase.

Blue Butterfly Coffeehouse

The fifth annual Blue Butterfly Coffee House, sponsored by Nathan Adelson Hospice, will be at 7 p.m., July 11 in the Pahrump Nugget Events Center.

Call 751-5601 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 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.

Pancake breakfast

The Pahrump Senior Center will host a pancake breakfast 7:30 to 10:30 a.m., July 18 at the center, 1370 W. Basin Ave..

Breakfast will include pancakes, sausage, home fries, scrambled eggs, orange juice and coffee.

Tickets will be $5 each in advance or at the door.

Call 727-5008, extension 208, for more information.

Car wash/coffee tasting

The Pahrump Senior Center will sponsor a car wash and coffee tasting 7 to 11 a.m. July 25 at Pahrump Valley Roasters, 301 S. Oxbow Ave. Suite 6.

Proceeds will benefit the senior center.

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.

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.