Historical Society of the Upper Mojave Desert?s general meeting

7 p.m. at the Historic USO Building. Perennial speaker Ted Faye, film maker, will present one of his first desert documentaries. “The Last Great American Gold Rush” tells of the era when such desert landmarks as Tonopah, Goldfield, Beatty and Death Valley were known around the nation for their great riches. Thousands of hopeful miners from all corners of the earth to one of the world’s most barren and forbidding deserts to try their luck at getting rich quick. And, many did just that! Ted Faye has been producing documentary films as well as historical and informational videos and tour guides since 1997. His interest in Death Valley has led to many productions involving mule teams, prospectors, railroads, pioneers and…even ghosts!  Call 760-375-8456 for more information.