Red Hat meeting

The next get-together for the Bodacious Mad Hatters Chapter of the Red Hat Society will take place at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Elks Lodge.

The coronation of Queen Annetta Maletich will be held.

PVHS students nominated for Heisman award

Pahrump Valley High School's Jeff Holley and Dominique Maloy have been nominated for the prestigious Wendy's High School Heisman Award.

The program, awarded in conjunction with the collegiate Heisman, celebrates the achievements of the nation's top high school seniors in and out of the classroom.

These students were nominated for their academic aptitude, athletic talent and exceptional commitment to their school and community.

For more information on tracking a student's progress in the competition, visit www.wendysheisman.com or call 1-800-205-6367.

Yard sale

A community yard sale will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. today and Saturday at Desert Greens, 350 Wilson Road.

CMA seeks event volunteers

The Nevada Country Music Association would like to invite all country music fans to come and have fun at the association's booth this weekend.

Volunteers are needed to give out flyers, talk about country music and enjoy the tunes played at the event. Those who can sing will be asked to do just that.

Call Bud at 751-2667 to join.

Red Hatters rummage sale

Girls Just Wanna Have Fun, Red Hatters will have a rummage sale from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday at the Artesia club house, 6601 Fox Blvd. (off Kellogg Road).

Proceeds will benefit No To Abuse.

Hospice Seminar Options Series

Nathan Adelson Hospice's September forum will focus on how doctors and chaplains work together to provide optimal care for patients and their families in general and in a hospice setting during the Hospice's monthly Seminar Options Series on Channel 30 from noon to 1 p.m. Tuesday at the Channel 30/62 Studio, located at 250 Nopah Vista.

Dr. Stewart Stein, director of medical affairs for the hospice; and Reverend Julie Platson and Pastor Paul Jordan, chaplains for the hospice, will make up the panel.

Those in the studio and at home will have an opportunity to question the panel. 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.

Swapmeet, car show at speedway

The Model A Club and The Unclub Boys will present the Pahrump Swapmeet and Car Show from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at the Pahrump Valley Speedway.

Food and beverages will be available, as well as race cars, hot rods, collector cars and motorcycle shows. Admission is $3 and free for children under 12.

For more information, call Ron at 209-6639.

Senior Center wine tasting fundraiser

The Pahrump Senior Center will have a wine tasting fundraiser from 3 to 6 p.m. Saturday at Charleston Peak RV Park Resort, 3810 Winery Road, No. 2 (next to Winery).

Wine, food and music will be available; $15 donation.

For more information, call the Senior Center at 727-5008.

Artist project meeting

The public is invited to help shape the direction of a new artist community project for Southern Nevada in a community architectural design meeting to be held from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at the Michael Wardle Gallery, at the Arts Factory, 107 E. Charleston Blvd., in Las Vegas.

For more information, visit www.goldwellmuseum.org.

Bird flu meeting

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

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

Nobles' Ladies lunch

The Nobles' Ladies will meet for lunch at 11:30 p.m. Wednesday at the China Wok restaurant.

Call 727-1792 for reservations.

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.

One-man art show

The Pahrump Arts Council will hold a reception for local artist Bob Olson (One Man Show) from 1 to 3 p.m. Sept. 29 at the Pahrump Community Library, 701 East St.

The community is invited to come and meet the artist and discuss his works of art.

Call Bernie Toy at 727-9112 for more information.

Environmental meetings

Public scoping meetings will be held concerning the Southern Nevada Supplemental Airport Environmental Impact Statement for the proposed Ivanpah airport at the following dates and times:

Oct. 3 -- Jean Airport special events center, 23600 Las Vegas Blvd., in Las Vegas. Doors open at 5 p.m., public comment session, 5 to 8 p.m.

Oct. 4 -- Panos Hall (behind St. John the Baptist Greek Orthodox Church, 5300 South El Camino Road in Las Vegas. Doors open at 5 p.m., public comment, 5 to 8 p.m.

Oct. 5 -- Panos Hall (behind St. John the Baptist Greek Orthodox Church, 5300 South El Camino Road in Las Vegas. Doors open at 10 a.m., public comment, 10 a.m. to noon.

Visit the project Web site at www.snvairporteis.com for more information.

Even Start seeking volunteers

The Even Start program is in need of volunteers.

Spanish speakers are a plus and volunteers must like to work with children from infancy to 5 years old.

If interested, please contact the volunteer coordinators office at 727-7743, ext. 258 or 259.

PVHS seeks nurse's office volunteer

Pahrump Valley High School needs a volunteer as soon as possible to help in the nurse's office.

The nurse's office needs a volunteer certified in cardio pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and automated external defibrillator (AED) trained. This volunteer would also assist in performing health aide duties.

Please contact the volunteer coordinator's office at 727-7743, ext. 258 or 259. The office is open from 9 a.m. to noon Monday through Friday.

Pathways program looking for tutors

The Pathways program needs tutors for all subjects.

A willingness to work with middle- to high school-age students is a must. A grounding in the basics of reading, writing and arithmetic is needed to tutor for an hour or more.

Please contact the volunteer coordinator's office from 9 a.m. to noon, Monday through Friday, at 727-7743, ext. 258 or 259.

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:

Today -- 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.

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 noon 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.

Space is limited, so for reservations and more information, call 702-458-6216, e-mail gail.nv@gwca.org or visit www.gwca.org.

Family to Family September calendar

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

Tuesday -- Nevada early intervention developmental play group, noon.

Sept. 29 -- Child-proofing your home, 1 p.m.

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.

Red Hatters rummage sale

Girls Just Wanna Have Fun, Red Hatters will hold a rummage sale from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday at the Artesia club house, 6601 Fox Blvd. (off Kellogg Road).

Proceeds will benefit No To Abuse.

Democratic meeting

The Nye County Democrat Central meeting will be held at 3:30 p.m. Saturday at the Pahrump Community Library, 701 East St..

Call 751-9966 for more information.

Clog dancing lessons

The Sun Country Cloggers are looking for individuals interested in learning how to clog dance.

Registration and a dance demonstration will be held from 3 to 4 p.m. Sunday at Donna's Studio of Dance, 421 Frontage Road.

Clog dancing (sometimes called power tap-dancing) is great exercise and a fun activity.

For additional information, call Jim Kvool at 751-5730 or 1-702-431-8213.

Film festival

The Pahrump Arts Council will present the inaugural High Desert Shorts International Film Festival Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday at the Pahrump Nugget.

Tickets are available at the Pahrump Chamber of Commerce.

For complete schedule and information, visit www.highdesertshortsiff.com.

Cinderella Girl Pageant registration

Early registration for the upcoming Oct. 20 Cinderella Girl Pageant will be held from Thursday to Oct. 1 at the Harvest Festival.

Look for and register at the "Friends of Cinderella" fundraising booth.

Call Ashley at 209-6111 or 751-2932.

Pregnancy Center fundraiser

A Scrapbooking Great Time of Fun fundraiser for the First Choice Pregnancy Center will be held from 8:30 to noon Saturday, Oct. 28, Nov. 25 and Dec. 30 at the center.

Bring favorite supplies and pictures for a "girls getaway," invite a friend and enjoy a few hours away from the children. There is no charge for participating and a make-n-take, grab bag and refreshments are included. All girls age 13 and older are welcome. Seating is limited, so please RSVP at 751-2229.

Poetry night

A poetry night will be held this evening at Lois Layne's Deli, just off Highway 160 on Basin Avenue and the corner of Dahlia.

Come to the event at 6:30 p.m. with your own poetry and a favorite by some master. Readings from the great poets will alternate with an open mike, which will begin at 7 p.m.

Call 537-2111 for more information.

Community Service Award presentation

The Pahrump Valley Chamber of Commerce will present the Pahrump Valley Chamber Community Service Award at 8 p.m. today on the Wild West Extravaganza main stage at the Saddle West.

Revival meetings

The Church of Pentecost will hold special revival meetings at 7:30 p.m. today and 7 p.m. Saturday at 781 S. Woodchips Road.

Reverend Aguilar of Barstow, Calif., will be the speaker. Services will be bilingual.

Call 727-6681 for more information.

Artist(s) in Residence

The Pahrump Arts Council will present Artist(s) in Residence from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at the Pahrump Valley Museum.

Beading and Native American arts will be produced by PAC members. Beaded jewelry, rattles, dream catchers and more will be produced. View the finished pieces and join in lively conversations. Refreshments will be served all day.

Call Jan Lindsay at 751-5282 for more information.