Cancer benefit

at Sheri's Ranch

Join the Vets for Brother Robo for a cancer benefit from 3-10 p.m. Saturday at Sheri's Ranch.

There will be food, soft drinks, alcohol for purchase, music and a raffle. The admission price will be $25 per person or $40 for a couple (a free raffle ticket will be included with purchase of admission). Tickets are available at Sheri's Ranch and the Wild Rose Florist in Pahrump.

If unable to attend the event, donations may be sent to VNV/LV MC, P.O. Box 805, Pahrump, NV 89041-0805. All proceeds will go to Brother Robo.

Lutheran church pastor retires

Pastor Tom MacAdam, mission pastor of Saved By Grace Lutheran Church, is retiring.

A celebration in honor of Pastor Tom will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the Salvation Army, 721 S. Buol Road.

Refreshments will be served. All are welcome to attend.

Democratic meeting

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

Nye County Law Enforcement Association members will discuss candidates for sheriff and commissioners in the general election.

Call 751-9966 for more information.

Wine tasting, auction

The tenth annual wine tasting and auction, "A Big Island Luau," will be held at 6 p.m. Sept. 9 at the Mountain Falls Bar & Grill.

The event will benefit the Kiwanis Club. Tickets are $30 per person. Call 537-0115 or 751-5229.

Bird flu meeting

Questions about bird flu will be addressed at a meeting at 5 p.m. Sept. 27 at the community center in Tecopa.

Call Tamara Cohn at 873-7868 or 878-0231 for more information.

Art show at courthouse

The Pahrump Arts Council installed a mixed media, open show at the Nye County Courthouse. The show will run through Oct. 6.

Call Bernie Toy at 727-9112 for more information.

Pathways enrollment

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

Call 751-6822 for more information.

Join the Pahrump Community Choir

The Pahrump Community Choir has room for a few more singers and is looking for an accompanist.

Rehearsals will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesdays, starting Sept. 13 in the Rosemary Clarke Middle School music room.

Call Andy at 751-6957 for more information.

Daughters of Mary rummage sale

The Daughters of Mary will sponsor a rummage sale to be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 15 and from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sept. 16 at the Our Lady of the Valley church hall on 781 E. Gamebird Road.

Adopting from China

If interested in learning more about adopting a child from China, please attend Great Wall's free, informative workshop from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday in the Jewel Box Theatre at the Clark County Library, 1401 E. Flamingo in Las Vegas.

China's eligibility requirements and the home study process will be discussed. Families who have recently adopted will be present to answer questions.

For more information, call 702-458-6216, e-mail Gail.nv@gwca.org or visit www.gwca.org.

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:

Today -- No dinner, national convention.

Sunday -- National convention.

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

Homeschooler's orientation at Library

The Pahrump Community Library will welcome area homeschoolers to a "Back-To-School Homeschooler's Orientation" at 10 a.m. Saturday at the library, 701 East St.

This will be a good opportunity to meet other homeschoolers in Pahrump.

Call 727-5930 for more information.

Nobles' Ladies lunch

The Nobles' Ladies will meet at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday for lunch at Romero's restaurant. Call 727-7519 for reservations.

Animal identification system petition

Livestock owners who would like to sign an informal petition against a proposed National Animal Identification System law from the USDA may do so at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Petrack Park.

Call Yvonne Smith at 727-4696 for more information.

Ministry for police officers

Peace Officers for Christ International (POFCI) is a volunteer, non-profit organization desiring to minister to police officers and their families.

Gene Hall has been appointed representative for POFCI for the state of Nevada.

More information about the organization may be found at www.pofci.org or by calling Gene at 253-0180.

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.

Hospice Seminar Options Series

Nathan Adelson Hospice's August forum will focus on maintaining health and learning how to work as a team when serious medical problems occur during the Hospice's monthly Seminar Options Series on Channel 30 from 11 a.m. to noon Tuesday at the Channel 30/62 Studio, located at 250 Nopah Vista.

Dr. Stewart Stein, director of medical affairs for the hospice and Jerry Boltz, family nurse practitioner are the scheduled guests.

Those in the studio and at home will have an opportunity to question Dr. Stein and Mr. Boltz. The number to call the day of the seminar is 751-3624.

Attendees at the studio must be there by 10:30 a.m. Seating is limited, so please call Tonya at 751-5601 to RSVP.

Daughters of Mary fish dinners are back

The Daughters of Mary are resuming their first Friday of the month fish dinners. The first one will be held from 4-7 p.m. Sept. 1 in the church hall at 781 E. Gamebird Road.

Fried or baked fish, fish tacos, homemade clam chowder and desserts will be available. The dinner is dine in or take out.

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.

Genealogical society meeting Sept. 7

The Pahrump Nevada Genealogical Society will meet at 6:30 p.m. Sept. 7 in the multi-purpose room of the LDS church on Wilson and West.

The program will be "A Pahrump perspective," by Roy Mankins.

Call Bob Alvis at 751-9032 for more information.

Movers and Shakers to meet Sept. 7

The regular meeting of the Pahrump Valley Movers and Shakers, a support group for people with Parkinson's disease, will be held at 9:30 a.m. Sept. 7 at Desert Greens Clubhouse, 350 W. Wilson Ave. (next to hospital).

Jodi Servin, M.S.W., L.S.W. from the National Parkinson Foundation, is the facilitator and consultant for the group. Plans will also be finalized for a group bus trip to Las Vegas Sept. 30 to hear an expert on Parkinson's disease.

Anyone with Parkinson's disease, as well as their caregivers and/or family members are welcome to attend this group. It is open also to anyone with a movement disorder. Light refreshments will be served.

Call Donna or Steve Marsh at 537-1015 with questions or concerns.

PV Cruisers Blood drive

Pahrump Valley Cruisers: Hot Rods & Big Hearts will hold a blood drive from 4 to 8 p.m. Sept. 8 and from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sept. 9 at the Bob Ruud Community Center.

Every donor will get two free tickets to the Liberace Museum in Las Vegas.

Please call Ken Hargis at 910-3076 to make an appointment.

TOPS yard sale

TOPS No. 117 will hold its third annual yard sale from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 8-9 at 1710 W. Blosser Ranch Road (east on Blosser from Leslie).

Call 727-9744 for more information.

Friendship club dinner

The Pahrump Valley Singles Friendship Club is having a dinner at 5 p.m. Monday at Terrible's Lakeside.

RSVP to Richard at 751-9626.

VFW October calendar

The October 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:

Oct. 6 -- American Legion sweet and sour pork.

Oct. 13 -- Dinner with Dennis.

Oct. 20 -- VFW Ladies Auxiliary meat loaf, 5-7 p.m.

Oct. 27 -- Early bird dinner (life membership drawing), 5-7 p.m.

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

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.

Cancer benefit at Sheri's Ranch

Join the Vets for Brother Robo for a cancer benefit from 3-10 p.m. Saturday at Sheri's Ranch.

There will be food, soft drinks, alcohol for purchase, music and a raffle. The admission price will be $25 per person or $40 for a couple (a free raffle ticket will be included with purchase of admission). Tickets are available at Sheri's Ranch and the Wild Rose Florist in Pahrump.

If unable to attend the event, donations may be sent to VNV/LV MC, P.O. Box 805, Pahrump, NV 89041-0805. All proceeds will go to Brother Robo.

School bus information

The Nye County School District reminds parents that students in the Pahrump attendance area must be registered to ride a school bus through the transportation office.

Registration/application forms were mailed in July. If forms were not received, parents/guardians may go to www.nye.k12.nv.us and click "forms."

Call the transportation office at 727-2443 for more information.

Panic disorders group

Panic Relief Inc., a non-profit organization, is forming a group to help people who suffer from panic, anxiety and agoraphobia to control panic attacks and anticipatory anxiety while learning how attitudes and current thoughts affect panic and anxiety.

The group meets from noon to 1 p.m. Mondays and from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays.

Call PRI at 732-940-9658 for more information and location.

New Red Hat chapter

A new Red Hat group is starting in Pahrump; fun-loving ladies over 50 who like to "gad about" and have a good time with their friends are invited for coffee and chit chat at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Elks Lodge on E. Basin Ave. (well beyond the DMV building).

Call Annetta at 751-9547 or Pat at 751-5461 for more information.

Rosemary Clarke looking for volunteers

Rosemary Clarke Middle School needs clerical assistance throughout the school year. If interested in volunteering, please contact the Nye County School District volunteer coordinator's office at 727-7743, ext. 258 or 259. Office hours are from 8 a.m. to noon daily.

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.

Drug court dinner

The Fifth Judicial District Adult Drug Court program will hold its "Third Annual Drug Court appreciation dinner" at 6 p.m. today at the Pahrump Nugget Hotel.

There will be auctions, door prizes and raffles the night of the dinner. All funds are to benefit the Pahrump Drug Court programs.

Tickets may be purchased in advance at the Chamber of Commerce or by calling 751-4210.

VFW September calendar

The September 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:

Sept. 1 -- No dinner.

Sept. 8 -- American Legion stuffed pork chops.

Sept. 15 -- No dinner.

Sept. 22 -- VFW Ladies Auxiliary pork roast, 5-7 p.m.

Sept. 29 -- No dinner.

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

PAC artist wanted to paint kiosk mural

The Pahrump Tourism Advisory Board (PTAB) is asking for a Pahrump Arts Council volunteer artist to paint a mural on the outside wall of the tourist information kiosk located at the Bob Ruud Community Center.

This is a volunteer effort, not a paid position. The PTAB will reimburse the artist for all materials required for the mural. The size of the wall is 8 by 20 feet with a center peak of 10 feet, 6 inches.

The PTAB requires a drawing of planned murals. Drawings may be submitted in pencil, ink, charcoal or paste, black and white or color to Kari Frilot (also a member of the PTAB) at the Pahrump Chamber of Commerce. Drawings may be mailed to: Pahrump Chamber of Commerce, P.O. Box 42, 2nd Floor, Pahrump, NV 89041.

Drawings must be submitted by Sept. 1.

Contact Jan at 751-5282 for more information.

Heat kills pets

The Nye County Animal Shelter reminds the community that pets should never be left in cars as that puts their lives at great risk.

The temperature inside a parked car can reach 140 degrees in just a few minutes. Even leaving water for pets is not enough to keep them from overheating and having a stroke. Keep pets at home unless they have a vet or grooming appointment.

The shelter has seen one puppy death and three animals with heatstroke.

Animal Control is actively citing those who leave their pets in parked cars.