Library book signing

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

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

Call 727-5930 for more information.

Back pain seminar

A free educational seminar addressing everyday lower back pain will be held from noon to 1 p.m. Saturday at Family Chiropractic, 1321 S. Highway 160, No. 7.

Seating is limited, so please RSVP by calling 727-6791 by Thursday.

Seminars will also be given on headaches, Aug. 19, and dehydration, Aug. 25.

Cinderella Girl workshop Thursday

Beatty/Amargosa Valley Cinderella Girls will hold free workshops from 9:30-11:30 a.m. and 12:30-1:30 p.m. Thursday in preparation for the pageant on Aug. 17.

Call 702-255-9387 or 308-4004 for location and information.

Art show at courthouse

The Pahrump Arts Council will install a new mixed media, open show Thursday at the Nye County Courthouse.

The show will run through Oct. 6.

Call Bernie Toy at 727-9112 for more information.

Rotary Club candidates night

The Pahrump Valley Rotary Club will host a candidates night from 6-10 p.m. Thursday at the Saddle West.

This is the last chance before the primary to ask questions. The public is encouraged to attend.

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.

New art gallery at senior center

The Pahrump Arts Council will install an art gallery space at the Pahrump Senior Center Friday.

A reception to celebrate the opening of this new gallery showcasing one or two person shows will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 18 at the senior center. The artists will be Doris Smith and Janet Toy, respected local artists.

Contact Doris Smith, gallery manager, at 537-6136 for more information.

VFW August calendar

The August calendar of events for the VFW Post 10054 on Homestead Road is as follows: domestic beer $1.25, bottle beer $1.50, draft $1.25 every Thursday; breakfast served from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. every Sunday, $4 donation; and full menu lunches served by Dennis from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.

Dinners:

Friday -- Bernie's fish fry, 5-7 p.m.

Aug. 18 -- Legion Auxiliary pork roast, 5-7 p.m.

Aug. 25 -- No dinner, national convention.

Aug. 27 -- National convention.

All dinners are $6 and served from 4-7 p.m., unless otherwise noted.

Donna's Studio of Dance

Donna's Studio of Dance will be holding registration for the 2006-07 dance season from 10 a.m. to noon Friday and Saturday at the dance studio, located at 421 S. Frontage Road, next to Provenza Realty.

Call 727-4211 for more information.

Women's Aglow

Women's Aglow will meet from 9:30-11:30 a.m. Aug. 19 at Water From the Rock Church, 1370 E. Matthew Lane, (next to Smith's).

Lou Aker will be the guest speaker. Please bring donations for the food bank.

Call Sue Scott at 751-0588 for more information.

One man art

show at library

The work of artist Duane Webb will be installed at 10 a.m. Friday and a reception for this well-known artist will be held from 1-3 p.m. Aug. 18 at the library, 701 East St.

Oil, acrylic and watercolor paintings will be on display.

Call Bernie Toy at 727-9112 for more information.

Youth issues workshop Saturday

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. Saturday 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.

Televised political forum Friday

Channel 30 is giving all candidates running for office in Nye County to come to the station and give a three-minute public speech on Harley's Show from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at 250 W. Nopah Vista.

To get to the studio, go seven miles north on Highway 160; left on Country Place; drive one block and a right on Nopah; follow curve and find 250 on the right.

Call 751-1600 for more information.

Red Hat meeting

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

Manse office hours

Manse Elementary School will register new kindergarten through fifth grade students from 9 a.m. to noon Monday through Friday during August at 1020 E. Wilson Road.

Call 727-5252 for required documents or other information.

Computer swap meet

Amateur Radio will hold an electronic computer swap meet from 6-11 a.m. the second Saturday of each month at 1161 S. Loop Road, starting in September.

Call 751-9300 for more information.

Photography show at courthouse

The Pahrump Arts Council is sponsoring a photography show, which is currently on display through Friday at the courthouse.

Call Bernie Toy at 727-9112 for more information.

Family to Family August calendar

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

Saturday -- Nevada Early Intervention, 11 a.m.

Tuesday -- 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.

Rosemary Clarke school enrollment

The Rosemary Clarke Middle School office will re-open Monday. The school will be available for enrollment for new students who were not enrolled on the last day of the 2005-2006 school year in a Nye County School.

Enrollment for sixth graders will be Tuesday, seventh graders on Aug. 16, and eighth graders on Aug. 17. The time to enroll will be from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. all three days.

A parent orientation will be held in the Rosemary Clarke Middle School gym Aug. 24.

The first day of school for students will be Aug. 28. Rosemary Clarke school hours are from 7:10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Schedules will be handed out during first period.

For information on documents needed and other information, please call 727-7743. Leave a message along with a phone number. Messages will be checked periodically over the summer. The Nye County School District office will be open all summer.

Republican women monthly meeting

The Pahrump Valley Republican Women will hold their monthly meeting at 7 p.m. Monday at the Community College, Room 122, on Calvada Boulevard.

Guest speakers will be Sheriff Tony DeMeo, running for re-election and Peter Liakopoulos, Nye County commissioner district 5 candidate.

Call Lois at 537-0433 for more information.

Fall film festival accepting entries

The Pahrump Arts Council invites you to submit a short film (40 minutes or less, on VHS only) to: High Desert Shorts, P.O. Box 5610, Pahrump, NV 89041.

The seven categories are: Animation, Comedy, Drama, Documentary, Family, Sci-fi, and Action/Advenure.

The deadline for entries is Tuesday. The High Desert Shorts International Film Festival will be held Sept. 25-27. The HDSIFF is sponsored by the Pahrump Arts Council, the Pahrump Nugget, the Pahrump Chamber of Commerce, the Nevada Arts Council and Linda Kass of KPVM TV.

Call the Pahrump Arts Council at 764-1538 or visit www.highdesertshortsiff.com for more information.

Airstream Club rally

The Sierra Nevada Unit of Wally Byam Caravan Club's International Airstream Club will rally at Lassen National Park Aug. 18, 19 and 20 at Hot Creek camping area No. 2, northwest of Susanville (the gathering area).

There will be boiling springs, "morning glory" pools, bubbling mud pots, boats to rent, fish to catch and six self-guided nature trails. Bring your Airstream or Argosy trailer and come for a day or longer.

For reservations, more information or directions, visitwww.sierranevadaairstreams.org or call Diane at 972-9392.

Democratic meeting

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