Passionate Pahrumpians meeting

The Red Hot & Purple Passionate Parhumpians will meet at 9 a.m. Saturday at Rubalcaba Taco Shop, 270 S. Dahlia.

Women's Aglow

Women's Aglow will meet from 9:30-11:30 a.m. Saturday 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.

Church presenting 'Mayhem in Mayville'

The First Southern Baptist Church invites the community to an interactive dinner theater, "Mayhem in Mayville," being held at 6 p.m. Saturday at the church on 741 E. Fehrs Way.

Who killed Buc, the most popular and well-liked man in town? The audience will help solve this "who dun it."

Seating is limited. Call the church office at 727-6038 for more information.

PVHS registration

Pahrump Valley High School will register new students at the following dates and times:

Monday -- Seniors, 7:30-11:30 a.m., and 12:30-2 p.m.

Tuesday -- Juniors, 7:30-11:30 a.m., and 12:30-2 p.m.

Aug. 23 -- Sophomores, 7:30-11:30 a.m., and 12:30-2 p.m.

Aug. 24 -- Freshman orientation.

Aug. 25 -- Freshman, 7:30-11:30 a.m., and 12:30-2 p.m.

PVHS is located at 501 East Calvada Blvd. Call the school at 727-7737 for more information.

4-H Clogging Club

Sun Country Cloggers is offering adult youth and beginner classes. Youth ages 8 to 19 interested in learning how to clog may call Debby, 4-H coordinator, at 727-5532 for more information.

SafePlace seeking donated office space

SafePlace, an organization that is here in Pahrump 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.

Torah study group

Anyone interested in joining a Torah study group may call 727-4609 for more information.

New art gallery at senior center

The Pahrump Arts Council has installed an art gallery space at the Pahrump Senior Center.

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. Friday at the senior center. Scheduled are 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 -- 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.

Hafen Elementary registration

Hafen Elementary school is now registering new students for the 2006-2007 school year, Monday through Friday. After Aug. 25, registration will be from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.

The following is needed to register: birth certificate, Nevada required immunizations, proof of residence (utility bill or mortgage/rent receipt), and parent/guardian photo ID. Kindergarten students must be 5 years old by Sept. 30, 2006.

Call the school at 751-4688 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 Friday, Saturday and Sunday 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, visit www.sierranevadaairstreams.org or call Diane at 972-9392.

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. Saturday 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 uwpt@air-internet.com or write to P.O. Box 5019, Pahrump, NV 89041.

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

Donna's Studio of Dance registration

Donna's Studio of Dance will continue to hold registration for the 2006-2007 dance season through Sept. 4.

Call 727-4211 for more information.

Mt. Charleston registration

Mt. Charleston Elementary School is registering new students for the 2006-07 school year from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. today. The office will be closed Thursday and Friday; registration will then continue Monday.

Please bring proof of residency (power bill, renter's receipt, builder's permit, etc.), original birth certificate, original immunization record (hepatitis A and B are state requirements), and Social Security card for copying. Kindergarten students must be 5 years old by Sept. 30, 2006.

Mt. Charleston Elementary will hold a special orientation for "new" parents from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. Tuesday in the multi-purpose room at the school. Class lists with teacher name and room number will be posted outside the school office after 5 p.m. Aug. 25. School resumes Aug. 28 (grades 1-5) and Aug. 30 for kindergarten.

Call the school at 727-7892, ext. 222, for more information.

Progressive Choices

Progressive Choices, a non-profit training center for helping the developmentally disabled, is seeking costume and float decoration donations to make its first float a success. Drop-offs may be taken to 4760 S. Pahrump Valley Blvd.

Call 751-8770 for more information.

Pathway enrollment

Nye County School District Pathways High School and Middle School and now accepting enrollment for students who meet the entrance requirements.

Call 751-6822 for more information.

Home school filing

It is required that all parents wishing to home school their children must file an intent to home school with the Nye County School District office for each year that the child is home schooled.

The forms may be obtained at the District office in Pahrump and Tonopah, the Pathways office or online at www.doe.nv.gov. Call 751-6822 for more information.

Family to Family August calendar

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

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

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

Tuesday -- 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.

Friendship club dinner

The Pahrump Valley Singles Friendship Club will have a dinner at 5 p.m. today at the China Wok restaurant. RSVP to Richard at 751-9626.

Red Hat book discussion

The Pahrump Valley Red Hatters invite all Red Hat chapter members to a book discussion at 3:30 p.m. Thursday at the Pahrump Community Library.

The book to be discussed is "Standing in the Rainbow," by Fanny Flagg. There will be a $1 fee for refreshments.

Cinderella Girl pageant

The Beatty/Amargosa Valley Cinderella Girls will hold their preliminary pageant Thursday at the Beatty Community Center.

The pageant is open to all girls from infancy to 26 years old. Boys up to six years old are also eligible.

For entry forms or information, call 702-255-9387 or 308-4004.

Help for veterans

There is an office in Pahrump and in Tonopah where veterans can receive help in using their earned military benefits.

The Pahrump office is in the Nevada Job Connect facility in the Calvada Eye building and the Tonopah office is in the Nye Regional Medical Center on Main Street.

Ken Shockley and his staff are there full-time to assist veterans in obtaining the benefits they earned.

Call 537-2323 for more information.