Daughters of Mary fish dinner

The Daughters of Mary will hold a fish dinner from 4-7 p.m. the first Friday of the month in the Our Lady of the Valley Catholic Church hall at 781 E. Gamebird Road.

Fried or baked fish, as well as homemade desserts will be available. The dinner is dine in or take out.

Night Run

Harley Hog's and Hot Rod's ride again today.

The ride has stops at Mountain Springs, Last Chance Saloon in Pahrump and ends at the Short Branch Saloon in Crystal, Nevada.

A $25 donation includes a pig roast and breakfast. Proceeds go the Boys' and Girls' Club of Pahrump.

RSVP please. Call Miss Kathy at 775-372-1717 or Miss Janie at 702-376-3711.

Aglow meeting

Aglow International of Pahrump will hold its next meeting from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. July 21 at Water From the Rock Fellowship, 1370 E. Matthew Lane (across from Smith's Market).

The guest speaker will be Terri Collmar from Las Vegas. Call Bonnie at 760-852-4380 for more information.

Open mike poetry

Open mike poetry will be held at Lois Layne's on July 21, from 10: a.m. to noon. Corner of Dahlia and Basin. Host, John Salacan.

Giant pumpkin contest

The deadline to enter the second annual Giant Pumpkin Contest, sponsored by the Pahrump Master Gardeners, is 5 p.m. Aug. 1.

The contest is open to all residents living in the Pahrump Valley School District. First, second and third place ribbons will be awarded in three categories; age 7 and under, 8-18 and age 19 and over. The heaviest pumpkin among all entrants will be awarded the grand prize ribbon.

Weigh-in will be held Oct. 3 at the Master Gardener booth between noon and 8 p.m. at Petrack Park, Highway 160 and Basin. Pumpkins will be on display during the Fall Festival.

Contest rules and entry forms are available at the University of Nevada Cooperative Extension office, 1651 E. Calvada Blvd. Call 727-5532 for more information.

Artistic Centre performance

The Artistic Centre actors will present the comical fairy tale mystery "Holka Polka" at the Pahrump Valley High School July 21.

It's a one day only performance that will include a matinee at 1 p.m. and an evening show at 7 p.m. Tickets are $4 at the door.

Bead & Fiber Artists Society

The High Desert Bead & Fiber Artists Society for Adults meets every Tuesday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Seemores Ice Cream Parlor on Highway 160.

All adults interested in beading will be welcome.

Call 751-8896 for more information (please do not call Seemores for information).

High school registration

Registration for enrollment for Pahrump Valley High School students will begin Aug. 1.

The counseling office will be open from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday. For those in need of a later registration time, the office will also be open until 8 p.m. Aug. 2 and Aug. 9. Call the counseling office at 727-2280 for more information.

Quilts 4 Cancer

Quilts 4 Cancer, a 501C3 charity, needs financial sponsors. Funding is needed to continue giving cancer comfort quilts to those in the area (not Las Vegas).

In Nye and Esmeralda County, so many residents are being treated for cancer. Some of the current wish list includes material for tops, rotary blades, backing, etc.

Donations may be sent to: Quilts 4 Cancer, P.O. Box 4702, Pahrump, NV 89041.

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.

Animal rescue yard sale

The West Star Ranch old dog and animal rescue garage and yard sale will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. today and Saturday at 3091 S. Unicorn Ave. (between Dandelion and Gamebird).

There will be a lot of brand new clothing for all ages and sizes, toys, gift items, Las Vegas souvenirs, books on tape, collectibles and more.

All proceeds will go to the care, feeding, spaying and neutering of rescued old dogs, cats of all ages, and other assorted animals in need.

Pet food, cash donations and volunteers to work at the ranch are needed. Please stop by to sign up, donate or just shop.

Sing and win

Those who are at least 50 and an amateur singer have a chance to win some cash at Pahrump Senior Karaoke Idol July 29, Aug. 5 and Aug. 12 at Who's Dunes, Highway 372 and Linda Street.

Call Dan Bighaus at 702-202-5327 for more information.

Summer reading program

A summer reading program, with volunteer tutors available to help students going into kindergarten through middle school, will be held from 1 to 2:30 p.m. July 31, Aug. 2, Aug. 7 and Aug. 9 at the Salvation Army, 721 S. Buol Road.

Space is limited. Call Pat at 751-9225 no later than July 23 to register.

Relay for Life fundraiser

The Pahrump Relay for Life team, "Breakfast at Tiffany's," will hold an omelet in a bag breakfast, along with juice, coffee and toast, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 15 at the Bob Ruud Community Center.

The cost is $3 for one or two for $5. A yard sale will also be going on at the same time. This is to help raise money for the American Cancer Society's Relay for Life, which will be held Aug. 18 and 19 at Petrack Park.

Car wash fundraiser

A fundraiser will be held for the Relay for Life July 28 and 29 at both locations of Super Wash, on Calvada and Pahrump Valley Boulevards or on Dahlia behind Albertson's.

One dollar from each automatic wash will be donated to the Relay for Life team.

Hospice fundraiser

Nathan Adelson Hospice (NAH) will host its 13th annual Serenades of Life, a physician's benefit concert, at 7 p.m. July 28 at the Flamingo Library Theatre, 1401 E. Flamingo Road in Las Vegas.

Many local doctors, members of the medical community and friends will lend their musical talents to help raise funds for the hospice.

Caregiver training

Nathan Adelson Hospice will provide a two-day workshop teaching individuals to be caregivers in a home/hospice or health care/nursing home environment, starting at 8:30 a.m. July 16 and 17 in the conference room at the hospice, 1480 E. Calvada Blvd., Suite 900.

Space is limited for this no-cost 16 hour training. Reservations must be made no later than July 12.

To make reservations or for more information, call Tonya Brum at 751-5601.

Manse Elementary registration

The Manse Elementary School office will be closed until Aug. 6. Registration for the 2007-08 school year for kindergarten and all new students will be accepted from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., beginning Aug. 6.

CCNGS monthly meeting

The monthly meeting of the Clark County Nevada Genealogical Society will be held July 21 at the Paseo Verde library located at 280 So. Green Valley Pkwy. in Henderson. The meeting will begin at 10 a.m. and ends at noon.

Meetings are open to the public interested in doing Family History Research.

For more information contact CCNGS voice mail at 225-5938 or email CCNGS@Cox.Net.

Teen needs help

Katlyn Nye County Cinderella Teen, needs your help. She recently attended Nevada State Cinderella Scholarship program on July 29 to Aug. 3 in Las Vegas. Our big fundraiser in Las Vegas did not yield enough funds for her to go. She is still short approximately $700.00.

We need to have the funds by July 20, but the final deadline is July 25 of this year.

Receipts will be provided. Any amount will help. To find out where to send money, call Kathy Butkovich 775-727-7040.

Hunter safety course

The Nevada Department of wildlife and the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation are sponsoring a hunter safety course, Pahrump. It is mandatory for first time hunters.

Hunting season is just around the corner. This is a good time to join us for some fun, during our in-depth hunter course, the first week of August. on the following nights for 2 hours and concluding on Saturday for 4 hours. You must attend all listed classes.

Dates and time: July 30 and 31 August 1-4 from 6-8 p.m.

Work Books are available for $5:00 at: WR Sporting, LLC 111 So. Frontage road. All work books must be completed before class begins. Call Walt Rubio, 537-0447.

Donna's Studio of Dance

Donna's Studio of Dance is now holding registration for classes to be held from 10 a.m. to noon, Aug. 3 and Aug. 4 at the studio, 401 S. Frontage Road, Suite No. 3.

For more information call 209-3059.

Red Hatters meeting

The Pahrump Valley Red Hatters will meet from 10-11:45 a.m. July 17 at Pahrump Valley United Methodist Church, Highway 372 and Pahrump Valley Boulevard.

New members are being accepted. Call Gloria (513-8640) or Carmen (727-1304).

Babies in need

Stitches From the Heart needs volunteers to knit, crochet or quilt blankets, little sweaters and hats for babies in need.

These items are donated to hospitals all over the country. Donated yarn is desperately needed for seniors and children's knitting programs.

Contact Kathy Silverton at 1-866-472-6903 or email StitchFromHeart@aol.com to volunteer or for more information.

Book signing

Pahrump Community Library will hold a book signing at 10 a.m. Saturday at 701 East St.

Author Howard West will present his book, "Quicksilver Key," which examines the ancient past with new insights discovered by the author.

Bible school registration

The Pahrump Valley United Methodist Church is now accepting registration for vacation Bible school, which will be held July 23-27 for children age 3 through the sixth grade.

Call the church from 9 a.m. to noon Monday through Friday at 727-6767 to register or drop by the church during these hours.

Veterans Memorial

Anyone interested in acquiring a plaque for the Veterans Memorial at Chief Tecopa Cemetery can do so Monday from 8 a.m. to noon at the Bob Ruud Community Center.

The Veterans Administration requires a copy of the DD214 or related service information to process the request. This meeting is to file the initial paperwork to request a plaque.

Call Ken Shockley at 775-537-2790, ext. 215.

School volunteer office hours

The Nye County School District Volunteer Coordinator's office will only be open from 9 a.m. to noon Tuesdays and Thursdays during school break. Call the office at 727-7743, ext. 258 or 259 for more information.

Family to Family July calendar

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

Monday -- Foster parent support group, 6 p.m.

July 13 -- Nevada early intervention services explore and learn play group, 11 a.m.

July 17 -- Teen parenting class, 2 p.m.

July 19 -- Family vehicle safety program class, 3:45 p.m.

July 23 -- Closed for parenting class in Amargosa.

July 27 -- Nevada early intervention services family day at Petrack Park, 11 a.m.

Nutrition class is at 11 a.m. every Tuesday. Parenting class is at 3 p.m. every Wednesday. Playgroup is at 1 p.m. 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.

Foster parent support group

Family to Family will hold a foster parent support group at 6 p.m. Monday at 160 Emery St. Call 751-5898 for more information.

Gymnastics workshop

The Artistic Centre is offering an advanced level gymnastics workshop beginning Thursday and running through Aug. 16.

Classes will held from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. The workshop is designed for those interested in gymnastics or cheer leading. To pre-register, call 751-0880.