Red Cross training

American Red Cross volunteers respond to a disaster almost every day. The Red Cross is offering a course to provide volunteers with the skills and tools needed to respond to single family emergencies and to represent the Red Cross at the scene of a disaster.

A volunteer training course will be held from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. Aug. 1 in Pahrump. The training location will be provided when registration is received.

To enroll to be a Red Cross volunteer, register for the class at www.redcrosslasvegas.org. and click on disaster training. The enrollment form is at the bottom of the page. This class is free.

Call the American Red Cross at 702-791-3311 for more information.

Senior Karaoke Idol

Pahrump's Senior Karaoke Idol will be held at Who's Dunes, Hwy. 372 and Linda St.

Amateurs 50 years or older, here's a chance to win some cash. Entry fee is $10 for each contestant.

First place wins $150; second place wins $100; third place wins $75.

Contestants shall be judged on voice, stage presence and song presentation. Songs limited to 4.5 minutes,

Contestants must act in a professional manner. Seating is limited to 45 people. Auditions are from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m. Contestants need to sign up before July 29 for Aug. 5 audition; Aug. 5 for Aug. 12 audition; Aug. 12 for Aug. 19 audition.

Finals will be held Aug. 26.

Rummage sale

Pahrump Valley United Methodist Church will be holding a rummage sale from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 3 and from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 4. There will be good used furniture, appliances, books, household items and clothing. Pastries and lunch will also be available. The church is located at 1300 East Highway 372.

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.

PVHS Registration

Registration for enrollment for Pahrump Valley High School students will begin Aug. 1. The counseling office will be open from 7 a.m. until 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. on Aug. 2, and Aug. 9.

For questions regarding registration, please call the counseling office at 727-2280.

Nye County Democrat Central meeting

The Nye County Democrat Central meeting will be held at 7 p.m. July 30 at the Bob Ruud Community Center. Democrats are urged to attend (bring a friend). A mock caucus will also be held. For more information call 751-9966.

Special Olympics bowling

Special Olympics bowling will start at 2:30 p.m. Aug. 6 at the Pahrump Nugget.

For more information or to volunteer, call Stephanie Boseck at 727-4526.

Homeland Heroes fundraising dinner

Homeland Heroes will be hosting a dinner from 5-7 p.m. today, July 27, at VFW Post 10054 on Homestead Road.

The menu includes chicken alfredo, garlic bread, salad and dessert. The cost is $6 and all proceeds will go to the Pahrump Valley Little League.

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.

Family to Family July calendar

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

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 carseat safety checks or assistance with Nevada Check-up applications, please call for an appointment. Call 751-5898 (se habla español) for more information.

Rosemary Clarke enrollment

Rosemary Clarke Middle School will re-open July 31. Enrollment will be from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. July 31 for the sixth grade; 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 1 for the seventh grade; and 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 2 for the eighth grade. Open enrollment for all grades will be Aug. 6-10 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The Nye County School District office is open all summer and may be able answer questions. Call 727-7743.