SCORE

SCORE, counselors to America's small businesses, is ready to help start individual businesses and help businesses with problems.

Call SCORE, 727-9471 or Sally, 727-5800 for an appointment. The service is free.

Show and Shine

Valley Cruisers of Pahrump will present the 13th annual Over the Hump to Pahrump Show and Shine auto parts swap meet April 19 at Petrack Park.

Early registration is 6 p.m., April 18 and the swap meet starts at 8 a.m. April 19.

Call 910-3076 or 727-6242 for more information.

Annual Passover Seder

Streams in the Desert Christian Bookstore will sponsor a first annual Passover Seder, 6 p.m., April 21 at the Pahrump Nugget.

The event includes a full course dinner, taxes, gratuity, prayer and celebration.

The cost is $42 per person payable no later than April 7. Cash only will be accepted.

To reserve seating and choose either chicken, meat or a vegetarian entree, and get more information, call 751-6988.

PAC art for youth

Art for Young People, sponsored by the Pahrump Arts Council in conjunction with the Pahrump Valley Museum, is sponsoring free art classes.

The classes are taught by fine artists, crafters and fiber artists.

The next class featuring fiber arts and drawing will be 11-2 p.m., April 26 at the PV Museum, on Basin Road.

All youth must be pre-registered and a parent or guardian must sign the student in and out.

Call 751-6776 for more information.

Class of '88 plans reunion

The Pahrump Valley High School class of '88 plans to celebrate a 20-year reunion 7 p.m., Aug. 9 at the Flamingo in Las Vegas.

There will also be a family day at Petrack Park at 11 a.m., Aug. 10.

The reunion Web site is www.pvhsclassof88.com.

Hannah Montana books

The Pahrump Community Library now has the newest series of Hannah Montana books available for check-out.

The books are based on the popular TV series.

Homebuyer's seminar

Help-U-Sell and First United Mortgage will hold a homebuyer's seminar 2-4 p.m., April 5 at the Community Library, 701 S. East Street.

Refreshments will be served. Space is limited.

Call 751-5557 for information and reservations.

Earth Day volunteers

The Pahrump Earth Day Celebration will be 10-4 p.m., April 19 at Honeysuckle Park.

Volunteers are needed for set-up, take-down and various other activities.

Call Dave at 513-9710 or Heather at 727-8179 for more information.

Singles Club meets

The Pahrump Singles Friendship Club will meet 5 p.m., April 5 at the UNR Cooperative Extension, corner of Calvada and Dandelion. This is the potluck and business and planning meeting.

Call Marion at 727-0253 for more information.

Toys for Tots coordinator

Reggie Knight is urgently seeking a replacement for himself as Toys for Tots coordinator.

The position is on a volunteer basis and is a nine-month commitment.

The volunteer will work under the direction of the Marine Corps Reserve.

Responsibilities are to plan, coordinate, organize and execute the annual toy collection.

Two weeks of expense-paid training is required.

Call 727-9970 for more information.

Free tax aide service

IRS trained counselors will be offering their services at the Bob Ruud Community Center, Room B, Basin Road and Highway 160.

The goal is to provide free tax preparation and e-filing to young, low-income taxpayers and working seniors who may qualify for the earned income tax credit and may not be receiving it.

The volunteers will be available Wednesdays and Saturdays from 9 a.m. until 3:30 p.m., during the tax season through April 20.

Appointments are necessary.

Call 727-4258 or E-mail fordpayne@juno.com for an appointment and more information.

Silver Tappers dance classes

The Nevada Silver Tappers will hold morning and evening beginner dance classes starting in April.

Call 727-7011 or 727-9549 for more information.

Library offers Shakespeare

The Pahrump Community Library's Tumbleweed Tales Poetry Group is offering a new class.

"Shakespeare Made Simple" presents Shakespeare's plays in a way that makes it easier for all to understand.

The sessions will be 5-7 p.m., Tuesdays beginning April 8 at the library.

The first play will be "The Taming of the Shrew." Bring your own copy or copies will be provided by the library. The class is free.

Call 727-5930 for more information.

Family to Family Calendar

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

April 8 -- FSNP nutrition class, 2-3 p.m.

April 11 -- Nevada Early Intervention Services explore and learn playgroup, 11 a.m.

April 15 -- Teen parenting in collaboration with WIC, 2 p.m.

April 19 -- Family Day, noon-3 p.m.

April 22 -- FSNP nutrition class, 2-3 p.m.

April 25 -- Car seat safety check, call for appointment.

April 29 -- Parenting class in Amargosa, 10:30 a.m., 1794 N. Maverick.

Mondays is scrapbooking class 1-2 p.m.

Wednesdays is the Back to Basics parenting class at 3 p.m.

Play group is at 1 p.m. every Thursday.

Resource Lending Library is open from 9- 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

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.

EAA meets

The Experimental Aircraft Association chapter 1160 will meet 10 a.m., April 5 at Phil Sallenberger's hangar, corner of Helicopter and Jet, Calvada Aeropark.

The guest speaker will be from Falcon Insurance Agency who will present a comprehensive look at aircraft insurance needs, including contingent liabilities.

Call 537-1097 for more information.

Spring rummage sale

St. Martin's in the Desert Episcopal Church will hold the second rummage sale 8-4 p.m., April 5 at the church, 631 W. Irene St.

Call 537-1115 for more information.

Fish Fry

Our Lady of the Valley will hold a fish fry 4-7. Friday, April 4, Our Lady of the Valley Catholic Church, 781 E. Gamebird Rd.

Fried, baked or fish tacos, drinks and desserts are available.

Call 727-4044 for more information.

Ms. Senior Nye County Pageant

The Ms. Senior Nye County Pageant for 2008 will be held April 4-5, at Saddle West Hotel and Casino.

The winner of the pageant will continue to the Ms. Senior Nevada State Pageant to be held at the Suncoast Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas at the end of August.

Call Scotty, 727-0309, or Val, 537-0468 for more information.

Moose Lodge yard sale

There will be a yard sale at the Moose Lodge 8-4 p.m., April 4-5, and 8-noon April 6.

Call 727-6465 for more information.

Bible study

The Streams in the Desert Christian Bookstore will hold a Bible study, 5:30 p.m., April 6, 421 S. Frontage Rd.

Call 751-6988 for more information.

Spring rummage sale

Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church will hold the spring rummage sale, 8-4 p.m., April 3-4, and 8 a.m.-noon, April 5 at the church, 650 S. Blagg Road, between Wilson Road and Highway 372.

If you need more information or help getting your items to the church, call 727-6026.

Passover Seder

New Hope Fellowship will host a Passover Seder at 6 p.m., April 12.

Richard Hill of CJF Ministries will direct the service.

The program is open to all.

Call 751-1867 for more details and to reserve a place.

School volunteers luncheon

The Nye County School District will host the Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon in honor of volunteer hours donated to schools and the community.

The luncheon will be 11-1:30 p.m., April 19 in the Rosemary Clarke Middle School cafeteria, 4201 N. Blagg Rd.

The school board encourages volunteers to attend since this is a way of expressing gratitude for time given to the children and the community.

R.S.V.P. no later than April 4 to 727-7743 or 727-7743, ext. 258 or 259. The office is open 8 a.m.-noon.

Craft fair and yard sale

The VFW Post 10054 will have a craft fair and yard sale 7-3 p.m., April 13 at the VFW, 4651 S. Homestead Road.

Call 727-6072 for more information.

Chinese auction

Our Lady of the Valley Catholic Church will hold a Chinese auction at 2 p.m., April 6 at the church.

Admission is $5 and includes one sheet of tickets, cake and coffee. Additional sheets of tickets are available for $3 each.

Preview is 2-3 p.m.

All proceeds go to the mortgage debt reduction fund.

Call 727-4044 for more information.

Computer users meet

The Pahrump Computer Users will meet at 1 p.m., April 7 at the Pahrump Community Library.

The program for April is "How to Tune-up Your Computer" and "What is a blog?"

For more information, call 727-1246.

Earth Day celebration

The Pahrump Earth Day Celebration will be 10-4 p.m., April 19 at Honeysuckle Park.

Environment related exhibits are welcome.

Call Dave, 513-9710 or Heather 727-8179 for guidelines and applications.

DAR meets

The Pahrump Springs chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution will meet at 10 a.m., April 9 at the Pahrump Community Library.

A report on the 83rd annual state conference will be presented.

Anyone interested in the program or would like information can call Jerri Smythe, 727-1650.

IHOBF recital

The International House of Blues Foundation invites the public to "The Blues Schoolhouse" and a concert recital for the Positive Action and Methodologies Prevention programs at 9 a.m., April 9, Mandalay Bay, Las Vegas.

The IHOBF Action for the Art Initiative raises awareness about the importance of the arts and creates opportunities for students to exhibit/perform their artistic creations.

All participants and audience members must have a signed media waiver to attend.

Call 537-6555 for more information.

Homeschool bowling league

The Pahrump Homeschool Bowling League is now taking sign-ups for the spring season.

The league is open to all homeschooled children ages 3-17 with parental consent.

The League will play 9 a.m., April 11 to June 20 with a bye week May 2.

The cost is $65 per bowler for the season and includes two games bowled per week, shoe rental, league bowler ID card, a pizza party on the last day and the award ceremony.

All bowlers will receive an award. To sign up or for more information call Veronica, 751-9324.

Visual arts meeting

The Pahrump Arts Council and Spring Mountain Art Guild will host a social gathering 2:30 p.m., April 12 at the Community Library.

Donna Yarrell, art instructor at Great Basin College, will present a slide show and information about upcoming classes.

Bring a work of art for show and tell. Awards will be given for first and second.

Refreshments will be served.

Call PAC, 751-6776 for more information.

Pet adoption

The Nye County Animal Shelter will sponsor a pet adoption 10-2 p.m., April 12 at Hollywood Video, 250 S. Hwy. 160.

The adoption fee for dogs is $64 and $36 for cats and kittens. Call 751-7020 for more information.

Stardust meets

Stardust chapter No. 32 will meet 7:30 p.m., April 15 at the Masonic Lodge, 281 Gemini Dr.

They will honor three members who are Grand Representatives of other states or provinces and any other visitors.

Call 751-2471 for more information.

Art & Sol needs vendors

Art & Sol 2008 is looking for vendors wanting booth space at this year's event.

The deadline for artists is April 15.

All booths are indoors and all spaces measure 8 x 10.

The event is being held at the Pahrump Nugget.

Call Dorothy now at 751-4608 to reserve space or to get more information.

No cost prom dresses

Help for girls who need prom dresses can get assistance.

Call 727-9970 for complete information.

Host families sought

NSW PEACE Program, a non-profit and CSIET approved program is seeking families to host high school students from Brazil, Columbia, Italy, France, Belgium and Germany for the 2008 fall semester.

The students are 15 to 18 years of age and will begin arriving in August to spend five to 10 months while attending the local high school.

Whether you are single, retired, have small children or no children, you can have a great experience hosting an international teen.

Students are pre-screened, speak English and look forward to learning about our culture while teaching us about theirs.

They have medical insurance and spending money to cover clothing, school supplies and entertainment.

Host families are not paid, but may be able to claim a $50 per month tax deduction for charitable contributions.

All the students require is a bed, meals and a caring family.

Call 866-846-3977 or go to www.nw-services.com for more information.

United Way golf tournament

The United Way of Pioneer Territory will hold the Jerome Pollock Memorial Golf Tournament on Saturday, April 19.

The scramble format with a shotgun start begins at 8 a.m. Registration begins at 7 a.m.

Saitta-Trudeau will sponsor the hole-in-one contest. Player sign-up deadline is April 11.

For additional information, call Ginny Berquist, 513-1929 or 751-2400.

Financial needs workshop

Nathan Adelson and Nevada Federal Credit Union will host a financial workshop for those who want help with budgeting, avoiding fraud and identity theft.

The three hour session will be 10-1 p.m., April 9 at the Pahrump Valley Apartments, 2151 Pahrump Valley Blvd., corner of Pahrump Valley and Calvada.

To make reservations or get more information, call 751-5601 or 751-9880 ext. 4664.

Bull ride needs vendors

The PBR Enterprise Rent-A-Car Tour has room for vendors at the show to be held May 3, at McCullough Arena.

For more information, go to www.silverstaterodeo.com or call 751-1094.

Collecting shoes

The Nye Communities Coalition Youth Organization is collecting gently worn shoes to donate to No to Abuse and the Salvation Army.

Donations may be dropped off between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday-Friday, 2280 E. Calvada Blvd., Suite 103.

Call 727-9970 for more information.

VEA Y.E.S. Camp

Valley Electric Association invites all high school sophomores and juniors to join the Youth Energy Seminar Leadership Camp July 14-18, in Boreal Ridge, Calif.

Students will learn informal personal power, teamwork, elements and characteristics of leadership and about themselves.

Call Dave Valdes, 727-6125 or the VEA office, 727-5312 for more information and applications.

Need volunteers and donations

Westar Old Dog Rescue has been saving unwanted pets from euthanasia for over 20 years. Due to the recent passing of Elsie, the rescue is in desperate need of dog food, cat food, litter and volunteers to care for the animals left behind.

Food can be dropped at Westar Old Dog Rescue on Manse Road or left for pick-up at D is for Dog.

To volunteer your time, call Denise at 751-8513. Monetary donations are also welcome.

Freecycle to recycle

The Internet group, www.groups.yahoo.com/pahrumpfreecycle is part of a national organization of message boards where members offer those things that might be used by someone else rather than throw them away.

The group is locally owned and new members are always welcome.

For more information log on to www.pahrumpfree cycle.org or call Veronica at 751-9324.

Crafters wanted

The Cinderella Girl Scholarship Program will have a fundraiser craft fair April 25-26, at the Bob Rudd Community Center.

Crafters are needed to rent tables. The cost will be $30 per table for both days.

Call Ashley, 209-6111 or 751-2932 for more information and an application.

Lifeline screening

The Pahrump Community Library will host Lifeline screening for blockage in the carotid arteries in the neck, in the legs for peripheral arterial disease and for aneurysms in the aortic vessel in the abdomen on April 24, 701 East St.

There is a fee.

Call 800-643-6075 for an appointment or further information. Brochures may be picked up at the library.

P.O.S.S. Schedule

The Pahrump Open Schooling Show dates are:

April 26, 9 a.m.;

May 17, 9 a.m.;

June 28, 6 p.m.;

Sept. 13, 6 p.m. and

Oct. 25, 9 a.m.

Shows are held at McCulough Arena.

Call Alice Rossington, 751-0911 for more information.

Golden Years pageant

The Ms. Senior Golden Years pageant will be held June 14 at the Saddle West Casino.

If you are 60-plus, you are welcome to participate.

This pageant is dedicated to enhancing the lives of seniors and those less fortunate in the community.

Call B.J. Hetrick-Irwin, 727-7011, for more information.

Kindergarten round-up shots

The Pahrump Valley Rotary Club and the Nye Communities Coalition will sponsor a children's shot clinic, 9-2 p.m., April 19 at the health clinic, 250 N. Highway 160, No. 6.

Appointments are not necessary but are preferred.

Call 751-7070 for more information or to make an appointment.

Shots for tots

The Pahrump Valley Rotary Club and the Nevada State Health Division will sponsor a children's shot clinic, 9-2 p.m., April 19 at the health clinic, 250 N. Hwy. 160, No. 6.

Appointments are not necessary but they are preferred.

Call 751-7070 for more information or to make an appointment.

AGLOW

Pahrump AGLOW will hold a meeting 9:30-11:30 a.m., April 19 at The Rock Vineyard Church (across from Smith's), 1370 E. Matthew Lane.

Gracie Eyherabide will be the speaker.

Childcare will be provided. Call 727-5181 for more information.

Revival services

The Church of the Harvest, a non-denominational fellowship, will be holding a "Spring Cleaning Your Soul" revival at 6:30 p.m., April 25 and 26, 1670 W. Vondell St.

Doors open at 6 p.m.

Call 751-2011 for more information.

Italian night

The Pahrump Senior Center will hold a fundraiser dinner beginning with cocktails 6-7 p.m., April 26 at the center, 1370 W. Basin Rd.

Tickets are $35 per person and include lasagne, spaghetti, tossed salad and chocolate mousse.

Entertainment for dancing will be provided by Nelson Said.

Call 727-5008 for more information.

Marines League convention

The Marine Corps League Nevada State Convention will be held May 9-11, at Saddle West Hotel and Casino.

Local Marines are soliciting ads for printing in the program book.

Please make checks payable to The Marine Corps League Detachment 1199, c/o Ed Cima, P. O. Box 5481, Pahrump, NV 89041.

Call 727-1193 or 910-9345 for more information.

Glamour photo shoot

The Cinderella Girl Scholarship Program will have a glamour photo shoot by Enfocus Photography 10 a.m. to 7:15 p.m., May 3, at Seemoore's Too.

Costs must be pre-paid and are $19.95 for a complete session, plus a 10 x 13 portrait for one person. Additional guests are $9.95.

Appointments are available all day.

Call Ashley at 751-2932 for more information.

Butterfly release

The Nathan Adelson Hospice will sponsor the 5th annual Celebration of Life Butterfly Release at 2 p.m., April 27 at Honeysuckle Park.

There will be a short spiritual service by Rev. Julie Platson and Rev. Paul Jordan.

Music will be performed by Susan Zink and Betty Gamble with special guests Melissa and Edwin Monge.

To reserve a butterfly contact Tonya Brum, 751-5601.