The following free programs are available at the Mohave County Library Kingan branch, 3269 N. Burbank. For more information call 928-692-2665. The Apollo Program: Thursdays beginning May 30 from 6 to 7 p.m. Part I of 5- The Men: May 30. Short biographies of the astronauts and introductions to other key figures. Part 2 of 5- The Machines: June 6. A detailed look at the Command Module, Service Module, and the Lunar Module. Part 3 of 5 – The Mammoth: June 13. A detailed look at the Saturn V launch vehicle. High Desert Astronomy Club presentation on Tuesday, June 4…

Speaking at Kingman Route 66 Rotary Club’s May 17 meeting was Jim Hinckley (shown with club president Becky Fawson). Hinckley, author of 18 books and hundreds of feature articles for various publications, is a tourism development consultant, CEO of Route 66 Crossroads, committee member of Kingman’s Economic Development Advisory Committee and member of Route 66 Road Ahead Partnership. Hinckley is currently teaching a class at Mohave Community College, The History and Culture of Route 66, with a second class, Route 66 Hospitality and Tourism scheduled for May 29 through June 12.

KINGMAN – Beale Street Theater Productions will present a musical comedy, Bye Bye Birdie, at the Kingman High School, 4182 N. Bank St. Bye Bye Birdie follows Kim MacAfee and her family as their world is turned upside down when they get a visit from a famous rock star. Set in the 1950’s this fun musical comedy is a sure audience pleaser. Directed by Matt Hecht and starring Chris Commisso as Conrad Birdie, Andy Ballstadt as Rosie Alvarez and Geoff Cornelson as Albert Peterson plus many more talented community members. Performance dates are Saturday, June 14 at 7 p.m.; Sunday,…