Foster, adoption support group

The first meeting of the Pahrump Foster To Adopt Support Group will be held at 6 p.m. Monday at the Family To Family office, 160 S. Emery.

Call Bonny Stackhouse, Region 3 representative of the Foster Care and Adoption Association of Nevada, at 751-5342.

Home school bowling

The Pahrump Home School Bowling League is now taking sign ups for the summer bowling season, which will begin June 8 and end Aug. 17 and meet at 9 a.m. at the Pahrump Nugget bowling center.

The Home School Bowling League accepts home-schooled children from 3 and a half to 17 at any bowling skill level with parental consent. There are no tryouts; it is a friendly league and all who participate will receive a trophy at the end of the season. The summer season will cost $65 per bowler for the entire season.

Contact Veronica (751-9324/Aronica1@yahoo.com) or DeEllen (702-810-5799/Dstowell6@yahoo.com) for more information or to sign up.

Ms. Senior Golden Years pageant

The Ms. Senior Golden Years U.S.A. pageant will be held at 7 p.m. June 9 in the Saddle West Casino showroom.

Tickets are on sale now at the Saddle West, from the Queen's Court, the board of directors or by calling 727-7011.

Support our senior ladies and celebrate five successful years of pageantry that assists the needy and other seniors in the community.

Summer dance sessions

The Artistic Centre is offering summer dance sessions, including hip hop, ballet, tap, jazz and combo. Gymnastics, voice and acting classes are also offered. Students must be ages 3-18.

Sessions begin June 11. Call 751-0880 to pre-register and for more information.

PAC one woman show

The Pahrump Arts Council gallery committee invites the community to a reception to honor artist Judy Fitzgerald, from 1-3 p.m. today at the Pahrump Community Library, 701 East St.

The works of "Judy Fitzgerald, A One Woman Show," will be featured in the library through July 13. Her art is spirit-filled and rendered in brilliant color.

Call Jan Lindsay at 751-5282 for more information.

Ninth grade summer school

Pahrump Valley High School is providing summer credit computer-based recovery classes at no cost to ninth graders who need to retake one or more required semesters in English, math or science, starting June 11 and ending June 29.

Morning classes will be from 8 a.m. to noon and afternoon classes from 1-5 p.m. Students can sign up for this program in the main office or the A building on a first come-first serve basis or the parent or guardian can call and reserve a spot for the student by calling 727-7737.

Prescription meds assistance

Nye County, in a joint effort with the National Association of Counties, is offering a prescription discount card for those Nye County residents whose prescriptions are not covered by insurance.

Enrollment is free and there is no paperwork to complete or eligibility requirements to meet. These cards are accepted at all Nye County pharmacies.

Pick up cards at pharmacies or stop by Nye County Health and Human Services, located at 250 N. Highway 160, Ste. 4, or call 751-7095.

Hosts sought for exchange students

NW Services, a non-profit and CSIET-approved program, is looking for caring families in the area to host high school students from Mongolia, Japan, Belgium, France and other countries.

The students are 15 to 18 years of age and will begin arriving in August, staying five to 10 months, attending local high schools. They speak English, have medical insurance and their own spending money.

Single parents, retirees and those who have small children, teens or no children are eligible to be host families.

Call 1-866-846-3977 for more information.

Wall of Heroes

Those who would like a military photo of a loved one to hang in S.S.I.'s new military museum and gallery at Chief Tecopa Cemetery may submit photos to Awards Plus at 1231 E. Basin. Photos will be duplicated and also placed on the wall at Wal-Mart.

Call Jenny at 537-1955 for more information.

Panic disorder group

Panic Relief Inc., a non-profit organization based in New Jersey, is forming a group in Pahrump to help people who suffer from panic attacks, anxiety and agoraphobia.

At least four people are needed to start this free support group, which will have a positive focus.

Call PRI at 732-940-9658 to participate. Visit www.panicreliefinc.com for more information.

Pet adoptions

Nye County Animal Services holds pet adoptions every second Saturday of the month, (weather permitting), at Groomingdales on 1651 Charleston Park in Pahrump (off Highway 372).

Cats and kittens are $36 each and dogs and puppies are $64 each. Adoption fees include spay or neuter, rabies vaccination and a one-year license for dogs and puppies.

Please call the animal shelter at 751-7020 for more information.

Draft supplement

The Office of Civilian Radioactive Waste Management anticipates conducting a public mailing in October and wishes to update its mailing lists. If you are interested in receiving the "Draft Supplemental Yucca Mountain Repository Environmental Impact Statement (2,100 pages)" or the "Draft Supplemental Yucca Mountain Rail Corridor and Rail Alignment Environmental Impact Statement (2,300 pages)," send your address to United States Department of Energy, Office of Civilian Radioactive Waste Mgmt., 1551 Hillshire Drive, Las Vegas, 89195-7304.

Tutors needed for Pathways

The Pathways program needs tutors in mathematics. In addition, tutors are needed for language arts in the areas of grammar and vocabulary.

A willingness to work with middle- to high school-aged students is a must.

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

Summer dance classes

Donna's Studio of Dance is offering salsa, swing, ballroom, hip hop, ballet and kung fu classes. Call 727-9480 or 727-4211 to register.

Help for cancer patients

Cancer patients receiving treatment out of state may be able to fly at no cost to treatment centers in the continental U.S. through Southwest Airlines. Call Southwest at 1-800-435-9792 for details.

For cancer comfort quilts, call Barb Johnston at 751-5356 or visit www.quilts4cancer.org.

Other information sources for those with cancer include the Nevada Cancer Institute at www.nevadacancerinstitute.org (702-822-5193) and The Lance Armstrong Foundation at www.livestrong.org.

Exchange students host homes needed

DM Discoveries, a government-monitored exchange student program, is seeking host families in Nye County and the surrounding areas for foreign exchange students due to arrive in August for the 2007-08 school year.

Each student has full medical coverage, pocket money and has expressed a true desire to become a participating member of an American family - pitching in on everything from household chores to family discussions.

DM Discoveries is a non-profit, public benefit program. For more information, contact Mary Ann Gantvoort at 775-727-7977.

Power Wheelchairs

Wishes on Wheels makes available electric power wheelchairs to non-ambulatory senior citizens 65 and older and the permanently disabled of any age, if they qualify.

Electric wheelchairs are provided to those who cannot walk and also cannot operate a manual wheelchair sufficiently or safely enough to care for themselves in their residence.

Call 1-800-823-5220 or visit www.threewishes2.com for more information.

Marine Corps League of Pahrump

Active, reserve, retired and former marines are eligible for membership in the Greater Marine Corps League of Pahrump, Detachment No. 1199. Also, FMF Navy Corpsmen are eligible to join as well. Meetings are held at 9 a.m. on the second Saturday of the month at the VFW Post on Homestead Road.

For more information call Don "Ski" Czerwinski at 751-2700 or Vic Rodriguez at 537-6747 or come to one of the meetings.

Hosts sought for exchange students

NW Services, a non-profit and CSIET-approved program, is looking for caring families in the area to host high school students from Mongolia, Japan, Belgium, France and other countries.

The students are 15 to 18 years of age and will begin arriving in August, staying five to 10 months, attending local high schools. They speak English, have medical insurance and their own spending money.

Single parents, retirees and those who have small children, teens or no children are eligible to be host families.

Call 1-866-846-3977 for more information.

Widows support group

A support group for widows will be held the third Thursday of each month.

If interested, leave a message for Joanna at 751-2838 or Joan at 727-2339 for location and information.

Youth employment, training services

GNJ Family Life Center is offering employment and training-related services to youth ages 14 through 21. These services include tutorials, job placement assistance, GED preparation, high school proficiency tutorials and more.

To determine eligibility, individuals should bring their Social Security card and a copy of their birth certificate.

For more information, contact Debbie Mallwitz at 537-2753 to schedule an appointment. She is located at the Job Connect office, 2101 E. Calvada Blvd.

This opportunity is funded by the Southern Nevada Workforce Investment Board.

School district volunteer needed

The Nye County School District volunteer coordinator's office is looking for an assistant; duties include meeting people and helping to place volunteers where they are needed.

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

Employment help

Arbor Education and Training can help individuals with resume preparation, job leads and interviewing skills.

Contact Carleen Heeg at the JobConnect Office at 537-2323 to schedule an appointment.

Lutheran church jewelry sale

Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church, 650 S. Blagg, will hold a gently used jewelry sale early this fall with all proceeds to be donated to No To Abuse.

Please start looking at your gently used jewelry and drop off any and all donations at No To Abuse, located at 621 S. Blagg, across the street from Shepherd of the Valley.

Call Shirl at 751-6961 for more information.

Spay, neuter clinic

The Nye County Animal Shelter offers a low-cost spay and neuter clinic, which is not based on income and is open to everyone.

The only criteria which must be met is dogs must be current on vaccines and owners must provide proof of shots at the time of the appointment.

Contact the animal shelter at 751-7020 for prices and more information.

Foster, adoption support group

The first meeting of the Pahrump Foster To Adopt Support Group will be held at 6 p.m. Monday at the Family To Family office, 160 S. Emery.

Call Bonny Stackhouse, Region 3 representative of the Foster Care and Adoption Association of Nevada, at 751-5342.

Home school bowling

The Pahrump Home School Bowling League is now taking sign ups for the summer bowling season, which will begin June 8 and end Aug. 17 and meet at 9 a.m. at the Pahrump Nugget bowling center.

The Home School Bowling League accepts home-schooled children from 3 and a half to 17 at any bowling skill level with parental consent. There are no tryouts; it is a friendly league and all who participate will receive a trophy at the end of the season. The summer season will cost $65 per bowler for the entire season.

Contact Veronica (751-9324/Aronica1@yahoo.com) or DeEllen (702-810-5799/Dstowell6@yahoo.com) for more information or to sign up.

Ms. Senior Golden Years pageant

The Ms. Senior Golden Years U.S.A. pageant will be held at 7 p.m. June 9 in the Saddle West Casino showroom.

Tickets are on sale now at the Saddle West, from the Queen's Court, the board of directors or by calling 727-7011.

Support our senior ladies and celebrate five successful years of pageantry that assists the needy and other seniors in the community.

Summer dance sessions

The Artistic Centre is offering summer dance sessions, including hip hop, ballet, tap, jazz and combo. Gymnastics, voice and acting classes are also offered. Students must be ages 3-18.

Sessions begin June 11. Call 751-0880 to pre-register and for more information.

Daughters of Mary fish dinner

The Daughters of Mary will hold a fish dinner from 4-7 p.m. today 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.

Family to Family June calendar

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

Today -- Stand for Children Day.

Tuesday -- Sun safety class, 11 a.m.

June 8 -- Nevada Early Intervention Services explore and learn play group, 11 a.m.

June 11 -- Car seat safety check point, 11 a.m.

June 12 -- Home safety class, 11 a.m.

June 18 -- Nevada check up and Medicaid application assistance, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

June 19 -- Teen parenting, 2 p.m.

June 21 -- Family vehicle safety program, 3:45 p.m.

June 22 -- Nevada Early Intervention Services explore and learn play group, 11 a.m.

June 29 -- Pediatric first aid, 1 p.m.

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.

Poker run

DARE will hold a Harleys and Hot rods Poker Run at 5 p.m. today at the Shortbranch Saloon in Crystal.

All proceeds will go to DARE. Call Janie at 702-376-3711 for more information.

School program

The eighth annual Stand for Children Day/Teacher of the Year Program will be held at 9 a.m. Saturday at Rosemary Clarke Middle School.

The program will include breakfast, Teacher of the Year awards from each Pahrump school and all-youth entertainment.

Tickets are $10 each and may be purchased by calling St. Martin's Episcopal Church (537-11150 or the Nye Communities Coalition (727-9970).

AYSO registration

AYSO 2007 registration will be held from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday; 6-8 p.m. June 13; and 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 30.

Players born between Aug. 1, 1988, and July 31, 2003, are eligible to sign up. A copy of the child's birth certificate must be brought to registration. You can also pre-register your child at www.eayso.org.

Visit the AYSO Region 808 Web site at www.pahrumpayso.com or call 751-3090 for more information.

Veterans office closed

The County Veterans Service Office will be closed Monday through June 8. The office employees will be attending training.

Please call 537-2323 in case of an emergency.

Manse Elementary registration

Manse Elementary School will continue pre-registration for kindergarten students through Thursday. Kindergarten registration will then resume June 15 and continue until June 25. Fall registration for kindergarten through the fifth grade will begin Aug. 6.

Registration hours for all three sessions are 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Call 727-5252 for more information.

Movers and Shakers meeting

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. Thursday in the Desert Greens Clubhouse, 350 W. Wilson Ave. (next to the hospital).

Jodi Servin, M.S.W., L.S.W. from the National Parkinson Foundation, is the facilitator and consultant for the group.

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 Steve Marsh at 537-1015 for more information.

Tumbleweed Tales

Tumbleweed Tales (formerly known as PCL Poetry Group) will meet at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Pahrump Community Library, 701 East St. All ages are encouraged to share and enjoy poetry.

Library family day

Family day will be held from 10-11 a.m. June 9 at the Pahrump Community Library, 701 East St.

Make a Father's Day card with Miss Brenda. (This is the last family day until September).

VA van

A van is available to veterans needing transportation to the Veterans Administration Clinic in Pahrump.

The van operates from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday through Thursday. Call Bob (751-6126) or Kyler (727-9752) to be a volunteer driver or for more information.

Early Childhood screening

The Nye County School District has a responsibility to locate, assess and identify children ages 3-5 who are not enrolled in any school program and who may have some kind of developmental delays.

If your child is currently being served through Nevada Early Intervention, contact the district about 90 days prior to your child turning 3 years of age.

If you live in Pahrump, to make an appointment for an evaluation for your child during the week of June 11-15, please call the ECSD office at 751-2638. The office is located at 2200 S. Mt. Charleston Drive W.

Youth basketball

The Nye County Sports Association (NCSA) will hold eight weeks of basketball for youth ages 7-18 through its first Youth Summer Basketball League at $20 per child. Registration forms are now available at all schools. Call NCSA Director Courtney Lewis at 727-7651 or 702-237-5124 for more information.

Traci Ann cancer fund

Long-time Pahrump residents Jim and Jo Thorne's daughter Traci Ann has been battling cancer for some time. Due to the overwhelming medical expenses they have endured, an account has been set up at Bank of America to help them. Any donations will be very welcome.

The account is under the name of "Traci Ann Pokelsek-Baarsma Medical Fund."

Kiwanis yard sale

The Kiwanis Club of Pahrump Valley will hold a yard sale, starting at 7:30 a.m. June 9 at the Bob Ruud Community Center.

Donations may be dropped off at Kaye's Allstate in the Albertson's shopping center or call Marianne at 209-3752.

Proceeds will go into the club's 501(c)3 foundation for various community projects.

Salvation Army Bible School

The Salvation Army's Vacation Bible School, for all children ages 5 through 14, will be held from 6-8:30 p.m. June 13-15 at the Salvation Army Church grounds (The Manor), 721 S. Buol Road.

Registration is $5 per child. Registration forms are available at the Social Services Office, located at the Salvation Army Thrift Store on Dahlia Street.

Call 751-6171 to register and for assistance to pay the $5 registration fee. Leave a message with phone number and contact information.

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.

Yaa-Hoos meeting

The Yaa-Hoos, a group for ladies of all ages who want a little time to themselves, will meet to play Clue from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 13 at the Pahrump Community Library, 701 East St.

Amargosa art show

The Amargosa Valley Artist Guild will hold its fifth annual Art & Craft Show from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 16 at the Amargosa Valley Community Center, 812 E. Amargosa Farm Road.

Food will be available as artists and artisans from Amargosa Valley, Pahrump, Las Vegas and elsewhere show their creations.

Call Jan at 775-372-1218 for more information.

Summer games

The upcoming Gang Resistance Education and Training (G.R.E.A.T.) Summer Games Program will begin June 18 (the week after school ends June 11), Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to noon in the Rosemary Clarke Middle School cafeteria.

The Nye County Sheriff's Office will hire qualified teachers, staff and student employees throughout the summer who would like participate in this "G.R.E.A.T." opportunity.

Call Don Boulden (209-3846), Mike Medrano (209-3876) or Rick Dugan (209-6095) for more information.

Equestrian event

The Pahrump Valley Rough Riders' Gymkhana event will be held at 6 p.m. June 16 at McCullough arena.

Radio raffle

Southern Nye County Amateur Radio Emergency Service Inc., is hosting a raffle to raise funds for the group.

Prizes include: One $100 gift certificate at Smith's Grocery, one $50 gift certificate at Smith's Grocery, one $50 gift certificate at Wal-Mart, a free car wash at Carbucks and assorted hand-made gifts donated by club members.

Winners will be notified by phone and do not need to be present in order to win. The drawing will be June 24 at 11 a.m. during the ARRL "field day," which is scheduled the weekend of June 23 and 24 in the parking lot of the Pahrump Nugget Hotel & Casino.

For more information on ticket sales ($1 each or $5 for six) or to make a donation, call 727-9524, 727-4427 or 727-9167.

Library book club

The Favorite Author Book Club will meet at 1:30 p.m. June 19 at the Pahrump Community Library, 701 East St.

Read anything by author Karen Robards and enjoy a lively discussion.

Writing contest

The Oasis Writers' Guild of Pahrump is holding a writing contest for the public (non-members of the guild); the winner will receive $25.

Write 500 words or less about your favorite war the U.S. fought in and rewrite the outcome of the battle, meeting, treaty or event. For example: "What if Paul Revere didn't make it in time to warn everyone?"

Send submissions in a Word or RFT document to allysahn@yahoo.com (subject line: Oasis Writing Contest); include name, email address and phone number.

Contact Allison at the email address above or call 751-9840 before 6 p.m. for more information.

Celebrate the '60s

Nathan Adelson Hospice will hold the third annual Blue Butterfly Coffee House, an event celebrating the '60s, June 30 in the event center at the Pahrump Nugget.

Enjoy an evening of folk songs, food, coffee, a no-host bar, raffles, comedy, bongo drums and more. The doors will open at 6 p.m. and the curtain goes up at 7 p.m. Ticket prices are $15 each or two for $25.

Call Tonya Brum at 751-5601 or 209-3896 for tickets and more information.

United Way golf tournament

The Jerome Pollock Memorial Golf Tournament will be held June 24 at Mountain Falls Golf Club.

Individuals ($70 per player) and teams may register. For more information or to make reservations, call Ginny at 513-1929 or 751-2400 .

Pahrump Bike Night

"Pahrump Bike Night" will be held during the summer, starting at 6 p.m. Tuesday and Saturday nights at Sonic. All are welcome, bike or no bike.

Contact Peter at 513-1742 for more information.