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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Veterans ceremony

The Medal of Valor presentation ceremony to honor all Nevada veterans who lost their lives in Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom will be held at 1 p.m. Sunday at the Elks Lodge in Las Vegas.

Call J. Sophia Liakopoulos at 537-1955 for more information.

Whip Cancer Month

Each May, Pampered Chef independent consultants educate millions of people across the United States on breast cancer awareness through the company's Help Whip Cancer campaign.

Consultants provide one-on-one education through special fundraiser cooking shows and educational materials. For more information about Help Whip Cancer, call Debbie Rittle at 775-751-0543.

For more information about Pampered Chef, visit pamperedchef.com or call 1-888-687-2433.

PAC auditions

Auditions will be held for two upcoming plays at 7 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday at WestCare Nevada, 2280 E. Calvada Blvd., No. 101.

"The Best Christmas Pageant Ever," will show Nov. 9 through 17 (rehearsals start in September). "The Spitfire Grill," a musical, will show March 7-15, 2008 (rehearsals start in January, 2008).

Prepare a monologue and song. Call the Pahrump Arts Council at 751-6776 for more information.

Poker run

DARE will hold a Harleys and Hot rods Poker Run at 5 p.m. June 1 at the Shortbranch Saloon in Crystal.

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

Open schooling shows

Pahrump Open Schooling shows will be held at 9 a.m. Oct. 13 and Nov. 3 and at 6 p.m. June 2 at McCullough Arena (corner of Highway 160 and Basin Road).

Call Debby Woodland at 727-5529 or email orandas@vwestdu.net for more information.

Manse Elementary registration

Manse Elementary School will continue pre-registration for kindergarten students through June 7. 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.

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.

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.

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.

Equestrian event

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 8 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.

Mental health open house

Pahrump Mental Health will host an open house from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday at 240 S. Humahuaca. May is Mental Health Month.

Staff will answer questions, informational handouts will be available, depression screenings will held and refreshments will be served. Call 751-7406 for more information.

Stardust Chapter No. 32

Stardust Chapter No. 32, at its May meeting, held a private memorial service for Alice Irene Ling, who died April 27 in Portland, Ore. A public memorial will be held at the Masonic Memorial Temple in September.

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.

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.

Roller Hockey

Sign up for the new season of roller hockey at Skate Zone by today. Referees are also needed. Call Skate Zone at 727-4386.

Amargosa Days

The third annual Amargosa Days will be held today and Saturday in the park.

There will be a chili cook-off, talent contest, parade, vendors and a swap meet and more. Call Shelly at the town office at 372-5459 for more information.

Gold Seekers meeting

The Nye Gold Seekers will have a meeting at 1 p.m. Saturday at the Bob Ruud Community Center, Room B.

Beta XI Chapter garage sale

The first annual garage sale of the Beta XI Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi will be held from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at 1871 S. Burgundy Drive in the Winery Road area, off Highway 160. Look for signs.

New and gently used household goods, clothing, toys and more will be available.

Digital photography exhibit class

The Pahrump Arts Council presents Great Basin College's digital photography exhibit class, entitled "In the Moment," from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at the museum, 401 E. Basin Ave.

Alex Compton will be the instructor. Call Jan Lindsey at 775-372-1218 for more information.

Sweet vets memorial

The G.G. Sweet Veterans Memorial Park will host its annual Memorial Day Service and Support Our Troops activities at 9:30 a.m. Monday at the park and museum, located at the corner of Gamebird Road and Money Street.

The Pahrump Valley High School ROTC unit, the Basic High School JMCROTC silent drill teams of Henderson and the Las Vegas Marine Corps Reserve Honor Guard are scheduled to participate.

The museum will be open to the public at the conclusion of the 45 minute program.

Quilts 4 Cancer

The Quilts 4 Cancer office will be closed during the month of May. Director Barb Johnston will be attending cancer-related events and lobbying for additional funding. Johnston asks that people wait until June to contact her as she will have limited email access while she is out of state.

Pahrump Gunfighters

The Pahrump Gunfighters will perform Western skits and re-enactments at 1 p.m. Sunday at Dusty Flats, next to Charlie's Place (formerly Our Bar), 3770 West Bell Vista.

Admission is free; donations are accepted. For more information, call 751-3458.

Scholarships for local students

The Southern Nye County Conservation District is sponsoring two $500 scholarships; one for a Pahrump area student and one for a Beatty area student (which includes Amargosa Valley). These scholarships also encompass Pathways and special education kids.

The criteria for scholarships is as follows: grade ranking; preference for students considering any field applying to conservation; being actively enrolled in a university, college or vocational school; be graduates from the southern Nye County school district; a 300 to 500 narrative with application describing how field of choice relates to conservation; and be a U.S. citizen living in southern Nye County.

Call Barbara Arlin at 751-0341 to obtain an application and for more information.

All Red Hat chapters

The Pahrump Valley Red Hatters are inviting all 15 Red Hat chapters in Pahrump for a "Shopping Pahrump" day, to begin at 10 a.m. Thursday.

Many businesses will be expecting a visit by ladies wearing Red Hats and many will offer special discounts for the day or raffle drawings. Start the day by picking up a list at Sunflower Fashions, 1230 S. Loop at 10 a.m. Copies of the list will be available throughout the day, so shopping can start anytime during the day.

Call Beth (751-3661) or Carmen (727-1304) for more information.

VEA youth camp

All high school sophomores and juniors are invited to join Valley Electric Association's Y.E.S. (Youth Energy Seminar) camp this summer (June/July) at Boreal Ridge, Calif.

Camp participants will learn about informal personal power, teamwork, the elements and characteristics of leadership and more.

For information and applications, contact Dave Valdes at 727-2165 or the main office at 727-5312.

Girls scouts collection drive

Girl Scout Troop No. 216 will be collecting donated toiletries for Safe Place in front of Wal-Mart from 5-7 p.m. today.

Items needed are all sizes of toothbrushes, toothpaste, deodorant, shampoo, conditioner, soap or body wash and lotion.

Collecting these items will continue until June 1. Contact Elena at 253-0814.

Pahrump Senior Center fundraiser

The Pahrump Valley Lions Club, in conjunction with the Pahrump Senior Center, will host a Senior Center Country Night June 1 at the Saddle West Hotel. All proceeds will benefit the senior center.

The evening will begin at 6 p.m. with cocktails and dinner will be served at 7 p.m. Music will be provided by the County Line Band.

Tickets are $25 each or $150 for a reserved table of six. Tickets and tables may be purchased at Realty Executives; ReMax Realty; Win Realty; the Pahrump Valley Chamber of Commerce; the senior center; or from any Pahrump Valley Lion.

Call the lions club at 727-9016 for more information.

Daughters of Mary fish dinner

The Daughters of Mary will hold a fish dinner from 4-7 p.m. June 1 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.

School program

The eighth annual Stand for Children Day/Teacher of the Year Program will be held at 9 a.m. June 2 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).

Veterans office closed

The County Veterans Service Office will be closed for the week of June 4 through June 8. The office employees will be attending training.

Please call 537-2323 in case of an emergency.

AYSO registration

AYSO 2007 registration will be held from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 2; 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 information.

Senior Companions

Low-income seniors age 60 or over can earn $212 a month, tax-free, by volunteering for Senior Companions, a program that provides companionship, socialization and transportation to other seniors who have difficulty with daily living tasks.

The program is operated by Catholic Charities of Southern Nevada.

Call Beth at 702-382-0721 for more information.