Pathways Schools enrollment

The Nye County School District's Pathways High School and Pathways Middle School are currently accepting applications for enrollment. Stop by the office between 7:30 a.m and 3 p.m., 484 S. West Street (modulars), or call 751-6822 for information.

Poetry and coffee

An ongoing peotry series will meet 10 a.m. until noon, Sat., Aug. 25 at Lois Layne's Deli at the intersection of Dahlia Street and BasinAvenue across from Petrack Park.

Readings will be from the great poets alternating with open mic.

Call 537-2111 for more information.

United Way Luau

The United Way of Pioneer Territory is holding the Sixth Annual Luau from 6 p.m. until 10 p.m. Sat., Aug. 25 at Honeysuckle Park.

The menu will be traditional Hawaiian featuring Kalua pig, chicken long rice, steamed rice, salad and Huapia. The cost is $6. Hot dogs will be available for the kids. Mai Tais, beer, soft drinks and water will be on sale throughout the evening.

Live Hawaiian entertainment starts at 7 p.m. with the Patessa Wong Band and Dance Troupe and other entertainment features the torch lighting and traditional fire dancers.

Bring chairs and enjoy a relaxed evening in Polynesian style. Vendors are welcome and should call 751-3734 for information.

Home school

Nye County School District has new forms for parents who intend to home school their children.

Forms can be picked up 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 484 S. West Street (modulars).

Government loan seminar

Chateau Homes and USDA invite the public to attend and information seminar on a government loan program allowing purchase of a home with no money down and interest as low as one percent.

The meeting will be at the Bob Rudd Center, 10 a.m., Sept. 6.

To RSVP or get more information call 751-8886.

Women entrepreneur group

A support group is forming for women who either own a business in Pahrump or are interested in starting one. The group will meet one night a week in the evening as determined. If interested call Lee at 727-1459.

Volunteer Homeland Reserve Unit

VHRU is an organized group of retired and former law enforcement officers with the mission of providing trained and experienced resources to public safety agencies in Nevada and, potentially, to surrounding areas.

VHRU maintains a web site that describes the mission and provides information regarding the organization, leadership, and on-going activities. The web site also contains an application form that can be downloaded by any former law enforcement officer who wants to become a part of the organization.

For more information log on to: www.vhru.com or call 702-610-8000.

Kindergarten pre-assessment

Kindergarten students will be pre-assesed starting Tuesday Aug. 21, through Thursday Aug. 23. Assessment times will be assigned during registration. An orientation will take place at 9 a.m., Friday Aug. 24, in the multi-purpose room.

Kindergarten begins Monday, Aug. 27.

Family to Family August calendar

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

Aug. 24 -- Nevada Early Intervention Services explore and learn play group, 11 a.m.

Aug. 31 -- Infant and child CPR class at 1 p.m., for families with small children. Registrations required.

The ABCs of Parenting class is at 3 p.m. every Wednesday (parents with children birth to 5 years old). Play group is at 1 p.m. every Thursday (except Aug. 16). Resource Lending Library is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

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.

Free vision screenings

During the month of August, Dr. George D. Leaks is offering free vision screenings for children ages five through 18.

These screenings will not result in a spectacle prescription. However, they will determine if a comprehensive eye exam should be scheduled.

Appointments are available and will be seen first, but walk-ins will be accepted.

Call 727-8300 to schedule an appointment for your child. The clinic is located at 2120 E. Calvada Blvd.

Dance registration

Donna's Studio of Dance continued registration for fall classes. Call Kathy at 727-4211 for information.