HORACE LANGFORD AND MARK SMITH / PVT Rodney Camacho took two top awards during the 2nd annual High Desert Shorts International Film Festival. At right, Dee Wallace-Stone, who starred in "E.T.," enjoys a laugh during a workshop for young people. She will be starring in a movie to be filmed in Pahrump over the next year. HORACE LANGFORD AND MARK SMITH / PVT Rodney Camacho took two top awards during the 2nd annual High Desert Shorts International Film Festival. At right, Dee Wallace-Stone, who starred in "E.T.," enjoys a laugh during a workshop for young people. She will be starring in a movie to be filmed in Pahrump over the next year. Advertisement

Pahrump's own Rodney Camacho won two top prizes during the recently held 2nd annual High Desert Shorts International Film Festival.

The videographer, who works for Pahrump Channel 41, was cited in the music video category for the film "Toxic Fashion."

Camacho was also honored for a work titled "Sitter" in the people's choice (horror) category.

University of Nevada, Las Vegas, produced a number of the prize-winners, who were listed as follows:

Comedy -- "Lactose Intolerant," by Justin Laforge and Dave Christenson, UNLV.

Horror -- "Reiko," by Eddie Uehara, UNLV.

Drama -- "Perspective," by Andy Carney, UNLV.

Sci-Fi -- "The Fridge," by Michael Reilly and Thomas Mahoney, UNLV.

Animation -- "Glitch," by Peter Ricq, Canada.

Documentary -- "South Winnemucca," by Marlene Austin, Las Vegas. Each winner recieved $100 in cash from Saitta-Trudeau Chrysler Jeep Dodge, a signed, limited-edition print of the official festival poster, and a Lulu Award for 2007.

Halloween alternative

Trinity Assembly of God Church is providing a fun and safe alternative to traditional Halloween activities.

The even will be from 5-9 p.m., Oct. 31 at the church located at 750 S. Big Five Road, between 372 and Wilson.

There will be drawings and toy giveaways, games and prizes. Tickets are $1 each or six tickets for $5.

Tickets can be purchased at the door or outside WalMart Friday and Saturday, Oct. 12-13, and Friday, Oct. 19.

Last year there were 3000 attendees and more are expected this year.

Donations are welcome and can be mailed to the Trinity of God Church at the above address. All donations are tax deductable.

There is no fee for admission to the event.

Call Marla Quercia at 751-8555 for more information.

October food drive

Nevada Federal Credit Union is conducting a "drop and match" food drive during the month of October to benefit the Pahrump Family Resource Center.

Nevada Federal will match each non-perishable food donation dropped off at the branch located at 280 S. Hwy. 160, during regular business hours.

For more information call Marsha Kenyon or Erynn Wilson at 751-9880.

Quickbooks training class

The Rural Nevada Development Corp. and the Nevada Small Business Development Center in partnership with Citibank will offer two classes for Quickbooks training at Great Basin Community College.

Beginners workshop is 8 a.m.-noon Thursday, Nov. 1. The intermediate workshop will be held 8 a.m.-noon Saturday, Nov. 3.

The cost for one session is $35 and the cost of both classes is $50.

For more information or to register, call Allan Parker at 751-1947 or go by the office at 1301 S. Hwy 160. They are located on the second floor of the Nevada State Bank Building.

AKC Agility Trials

The Shetland Sheepdog Club of Southern Nevada is holding AKC Agility Trials begining at 8 a.m. each day Oct. 26-28 at Petrack Park.

The public is invited.

Call 537-1969 for more information.