Shots for Tots

Shots for Tots, sponsored by the Pahrump Valley Rotary Club and The Nevada State Health Division, will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at the Pahrump Community Health office, 250 N. Highway 160, No. 6.

Please bring children's immunization records. Call 751-7070 for an appointment.

Pahrump Cowboy Shooters

Would you like to be a cowboy for a day? If so, call Stretch at 727-4537 for more information.

Library book signing

The Pahrump Community Library will welcome author Elle Greenfox from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Aug. 9 at the library, 701 East St.

She will be signing copies of her book, "Two Red Flowers," copies of which will be available for purchase.

Call 727-5930 for more information.

Back to school rummage sale

The Pahrump Valley United Methodist Church will hold a giant back to school rummage sale from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at 1300 East Highway 372.

A lot of good clothing, used furniture and appliances will be for sale. Lunch and pastries will also be available.

Call Marilyn at 727-6767 for more information.

MS ice cream social

Lois Layne's Deli (formerly all-American Deli) will hold a PVMS Connection ice cream social for multiple sclerosis from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday and from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday on the corner of Basin and Dahlia, across from Petrack Park.

All proceeds will go to the establishment's local support group.

Red Hat meeting

Girls Just Wanna Have Fun, Red Hat Chapter will meet at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Elks.

Shots for Tots

Shots for Tots, sponsored by the Pahrump Valley Rotary Club and The Nevada State Health Division, will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at the Pahrump Community Health office, 250 N. Highway 160, No. 6.

Please bring children's immunization records. Call 751-7070 for an appointment.

Pahrump Cowboy Shooters

Would you like to be a cowboy for a day? If so, call Stretch at 727-4537 for more information.

Library book signing

The Pahrump Community Library will welcome author Elle Greenfox from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Aug. 9 at the library, 701 East St.

She will be signing copies of her book, "Two Red Flowers," copies of which will be available for purchase.

Call 727-5930 for more information.

SafePlace looking for donated office space

SafePlace, an organization that is here to provide immediate help and support to youth in crisis, is trying to obtain donated office space that would adequately accommodate youth drop-ins and storage for supplies and donations.

The organization is new to Pahrump and would provide services such as crisis intervention, shelter, job placement, food vouchers, hygiene products, toiletries, transportation and much more.

Please call SafePlace program coordinator Brenda F. Magruder at 291-3554 for more information.

Allstate Insurance accepting school supply donations

Kaye's Allstate Insurance Co. (located in the Albertson's shopping center, next to Port of Subs) is now accepting school supplies needed for children of low-income families.

The Pahrump Family Resource Center, a program of No to Abuse, and Kaye's Allstate Insurance Co. are collaborating to ensure that the children of Pahrump have the supplies they need to start school.

Donations of new or gently used school supplies and cash are being accepted at both locations.

Call 727-3885 or 751-8228 for more information.

Elks Lodge No. 2796

In memory of PER John Jordan, who passed away July 23, 2006, The Pahrump Elks Lodge No. 2796 will donate all profits from the August Friday night dinners to the Jordan family.

All Elks and their guests are invited to help with this endeavor.

Volunteers wanted

The Town of Pahrump is seeking volunteers to fill one voting membership and one alternate membership on the Pahrump Tourism Advisory Board.

Preference will be given to applicants with ties to the tourism industry, i.e., hotel, casino, advertising, restaurant, RV park or other related industry.

Submit letters of interest and associated background information by 5 p.m. Sept. 1 to: Town of Pahrump, 400 N. Highway 160, Pahrump, NV 89060.

Library sponsoring school supply drive

The Pahrump Community Library is again sponsoring a School Supply Drive.

Donations of new school supplies are being accepted at the library (710 East St.) during regular business hours through the month of August.

Call the library at 727-5930 for more information.

Volunteers needed

Volunteers for firefighters, EMTs and the burn desk are needed. If you are 17-70 years old, have a high school diploma or GED, are in good health and want to serve your community, call 727-5356, ext. 224, for a new training program that will start soon.

Sheriff's office closed Tuesdays, Thursdays

The Nye County Sheriff's Office's records/front office division will be closed from 1-4 p.m. each Tuesday and Thursday until further notice.

However, dispatch may be reached at 751-7000 during the office closure if a deputy's assistance is needed.

Televised political forum today

All candidates for Nye County political offices are invited to participate in a free, live Television Political Forum from 6-8 p.m. today on Channel 30, KPVT.

Candidates are asked to prepare a statement of their candidacy not to exceed three minutes. Each candidate will present their statement on camera.

Channel 30 is located at 250 Nopah Vista. For more information, call 751-1600.

Family to Family

August calendar

The August class schedule for Family to Family Connection, located at 160 S. Emery, is as follows:

Today -- Nevada check-up applications and questions.

Tuesday -- Potty training, 11 a.m.

Aug. 12 -- Nevada Early Intervention, 11 a.m.

Aug. 15 -- Teen Mom Day one year anniversary, 2-4 p.m.

Aug. 17 -- Family Vehicle Safety Program class, 3:45-6 p.m.

Aug. 18 -- Ages to Stages developmental screening, please call for appointment.

Aug. 22 -- Nevada Early Intervention, noon.

Aug. 25 -- Infant and child CPR, 1 p.m.

Aug. 28 through Aug. 31 -- Closed for training.

Parenting class is at 3 p.m. every Wednesday. Playgroup is at noon every Thursday.

For car seat safety checks or assistance with Nevada check up applications, please call for an appointment. Call 751-5898 (se habla español) for more information.

Minuteman Civil Defense Corps

The Minuteman Civil Defense Corps is forming a chapter in Pahrump and the Las Vegas area.

Those interested in becoming members of this patriotic organization may attend a meeting from 2-4 p.m. (4-6 p.m. members only) Saturday at the VFW Post No. 10054, 4651 S. Homestead Road.

Call Wayne at 537-2294 or Jack at 702-353-6628 for more information.

Public invited to help with new art center

The public is encouraged to help shape the direction of a new art center project for Southern Nevada in the first of two community architectural design meetings to be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 19 at the Beatty Community Center. A second meeting is planned for Las Vegas in September.

Goldwell Open Air Museum was recently awarded a $7,544 Design Arts and a $21,065 Challenge grant from the Nevada Arts Council to initiate a master planning process for the 15-acre property it cares for near the ghost town of Rhyolite and for the development of an "artist community" facility.

Individuals interested in attending the Beatty design meeting are asked to RSVP by calling 702-870-9946 by Saturday.

A separate invitation for the Las Vegas meeting will be announced in late August. For more information, visit the museum's Web site at <a href="http://www.goldwellmuseum.org">www.goldwellmuseum.org</a>.

Democratic meeting

The Nye County Democrat Central Committee meeting will be held at 7 p.m. Aug. 28 at the Community Center, Room B.

Community awareness meeting Thursday

A Community Awareness meeting will be held at 12:30 p.m. Thursday at the Pahrump Community Center, Room B.

This meeting is open to the entire community. Please bring the whole family to learn more information about gun safety, domestic violence, children's safety, child abuse and neglect and much more.

United Way Hawaiian luau

Bring your family and your chairs to The United Way of Pioneer Territory-sponsored Hawaiian luau from 6-10 p.m. Aug. 19 at Honeysuckle Park.

Traditional Hawaiian fare will served. Meals will be $10 per adult plate, $6 for children 12 and under and $2 hotdogs will be available for the children.

United Way is also soliciting business sponsors to help defray the cost of food and entertainment. One hundred percent of the profits go to local United Way's special grants fund. Businesses wishing to sponsor this special event or vendors who want to set up a booth (vendors may not sell food or drinks) may call 751-2400, e-mail <a href="mailto:uwpt@air-internet.com">uwpt@air-internet.com</a> or write to P.O. Box 5019, Pahrump, NV 89041.

For additional information, call 764-0849, 513-1920 or 764-1660.

Youth issues workshop Aug. 12

The Nye Communities Coalition, in partnership with St. Martin's Episcopal Church, invites the community to a free workshop, "Asset Building with Youth: In Faith-Based Communities," from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 12 at the Pahrump Community Library, 701 East St.

Participants will gain an understanding of youth issues and risks and what communities can do to create safe and supportive environments for youth.

The workshop will be facilitated by Loyd Platson, NCC Task Force coordinator and substance abuse prevention specialist.

Please call the Nye Communities Coalition office at 727-9970 for more information.