April - Amargosa Valley, NV

HEADLINE NEWS
AMARGOSA VALLEY
April 2016
MEETINGS & EVENTS FOR April 2016
March
DATE
EVENT
TIME
LOCATION
5
T & E Meeting
11:30
Community Center
6
BINGO
6:00
VFW
7
AVFD
7:00
FIRE STATION
12
RADIO CLUB
6:00
SENIOR CENTER
13
BINGO
6:00
VFW
16
TAX RELIEF DINNER
6:00
SENIOR CENTER
19
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE – STORM SPOTTER TRAINING
6:00
COMMUNITY CENTER
20
BINGO
6:00
VFW
26
KARAOKE
5:00
SENIOR CENTER
27
FIRE EXTINGUISHER SERVICE – CHECK W TOWN OFFICE RE COST
27
BINGO
6:00
VFW
28
AVTB
7:00
COMMUNITY CENTER
See Complete Calendar and Events on http://www.amargosavalleynv.com
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Berlin Ichthyosaur State Park
Valley of Fire State Park
The Valley of Fire derives its name from red sandstone formations, formed from great shifting
sand dunes during the age of dinosaurs, 150 million years ago. Complex uplifting and faulting
of the region, followed by extensive erosion, have created the present landscape.
Other important rock formations include limestones, shales, and conglomerates. Prehistoric
users of the Valley of Fire included the Basket Maker people and later the Anasazi Pueblo
farmers from the nearby fertile Moapa Valley.
The span of approximate occupation has been dated from 300 B.C.E. to 1150 C.E. Their visits
probably involved hunting, food gathering, and religious ceremonies, although scarcity of water
would have limited the length of their stay. Fine examples of rock art left by these ancient
peoples can be found at several sites within the park.
Winters are mild with temperatures ranging from freezing to 75 degrees. Daily summer highs
usually exceed 100 degrees F and may reach 120 degrees. Summer temperatures can vary
widely from day to night. Average annual rainfall is four inches, coming in the form of light
winter showers and summer thunderstorms. Spring and fall are the preferred seasons for visiting
the Valley of Fire.
Amargosa Days Schedule of Events
Friday May 6th
12:00 PM
5:00 pm to 9 PM
Vendor Check In
Live Band Jimmy D and Howlin Dawg
Saturday May 7th
7:00 AM
8:00 AM
9:00 AM
Car Show Check In
Vendor Check In
American Legion Breakfast
Parade Begins
Concert by Beatty Band after parade
Raffle tickets available for tactical Shotgun
No charge
for tickets
Adults with
Valid ID Only
10:00 AM
11:00 AM
4:00 PM
5:00 PM
Climbing Wall hosted by Las Vegas Boy
Scouts
Craft fair opens in community center
Horseshoe competition
Kids Games in the Multi Purpose Field
Raffle Drawing for prizes
Pahrump All-star Blues Band
Senior Center Thrift Store
The Senior Center is looking for volunteers to help with the thrift store. First we plan to clean
and get the old building ready with shelving and clothes racks. Then we will sort through
donations and get them ready to sell. Once we are ready to open, we will need volunteers to
eventually be open on Wednesdays and Fridays. If you would like to help, please call Jean
Adams at 372-1343. If I am not there, please leave a message, your name and phone number.
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