Pahrump Senior Center fundraiser

The Pahrump Valley Lions Club, in conjunction with the Pahrump Senior Center, will host a Senior Center Country Night Friday 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. Friday 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. 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.pahrump ayso.com or call 751-3090 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. Saturday at McCullough Arena (corner of Highway 160 and Basin Road).

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Nobles' Ladies lunch

The Nobles' Ladies will meet for lunch at Romero's north side restaurant at 11:30 a.m. today. Call 727-7519 for reservations and information.

PAC auditions

Auditions will be held for two upcoming plays at 7 p.m. today 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.

Boys & Girls Club appreciation day

The youth members of the Boys & Girls Club will hold an appreciation day at the club for those businesses that have either donated or performed work at cost to help with the development of the outdoor recreation/sports area.

The ceremonies will begin at 4:30 p.m. Thursday. Call Brian Nelson, unit director, at 537-1161 for more information.

Bible study

Church on a Mission will hold a new seven week, updated Bible study called "The Purpose Driven Life," based on Rick Warren book, from 6:30-8 p.m. beginning Thursday, at 650 N. Blagg Road. Call 727-4151 for more information.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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."

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.