Library family day

Family day will be held from 10-11 a.m. Saturday 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).

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 Monday. Call 751-0880 to pre-register and 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.

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.

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.

Amateur 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.

AYSO registration

AYSO 2007 registration will be held from 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.

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.

Equestrian event

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

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 .

Kiwanis yard sale

The Kiwanis Club of Pahrump Valley will hold a yard sale, starting at 7:30 a.m. Saturday 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.

New Hope enrollment

New Hope Christian Academy is now accepting applications for enrollment for pre-kindergarten through the twelfth grade.

Call 751-1867 or come by the office at 781 West St. 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.

Family to Family June calendar

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

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

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

Tuesday -- 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.

Veterans office closed

The County Veterans Service Office will be closed Through Friday. The office employees will be attending training.

Please call 537-2323 in case of an emergency.

Home school bowling

The Pahrump Home School Bowling League is now taking sign ups for the summer bowling season, which will begin Friday 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.

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.

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.

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.

Amateur Radio tests

Amateur Radio tests will be given at 11 a.m. June 14 at the Pahrump Senior Center, 1370 W. Basin Ave.

Call Frank Heyer at 751-4791 for more information.

Christian Web site

Northwood Health Systems' Web site provides Christian-based information geared toward helping people gain a better emotional, spiritual and mental well-being. Visit www.northwoodhealth.com.

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 Monday 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.

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 Monday through June 15, please call the ECSD office at 751-2638. The office is located at 2200 S. Mt. Charleston Drive W.

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.

Mt. Charleston registration

Mt. Charleston Elementary School's kindergarten and all fall registration will be ongoing through June 15, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The school office will open back up again for all registration starting Aug. 6 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Call the school office at 727-7892 for more information.

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.

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.

Ms. Senior Golden Years pageant

The Ms. Senior Golden Years U.S.A. pageant will be held at 7 p.m. Saturday 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.