Wanted: Director

The PAC Theater Guild is in search of a director for a second show (musical or straight play) for the 2008-09 season.

Contact Francine Winters at 537-2181 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.

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, 513-9710 or Heather, 727-8179 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.

Murder Mystery theater

The Knights of Columbus Council No. 10780 and the Shadow Mountain Players will present "Curse of the Cobra's Kiss" as a murder mystery with audience participation.

The event is scheduled for 7 p.m., April 11 and 12, Our Lady of the Valley Parish Hall 781 E. Gamebird Road.

Tickets are available at Secret Sisters Boutique, Pahrump Community Library and the church office. The cost is $10 per person.

Refreshments will be available for purchase.

Call 727-4044 for more information.

Poetry jam

The ongoing poetry series will meet 10 a.m.-noon, April 12 at Lois Layne's Deli, just off Highway 160 on Basin Avenue, corner of Basin Avenue and Dahlia Road.

Readings from the great poets alternate with open mike.

Call 537-2111 for 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.

Free stageplay for seniors

The Knights of Columbus Council No. 10780 and the Shadow Mountain Players will present "Curse of the Cobra's Kiss" as a murder mystery with audience participation.

The event is scheduled for 7 p.m., April 10, Our Lady of the Valley Parish Hall, 781, E. Gamebird Road.

Free shuttle service will run to and from the Senior Center.

Donations for transport are appreciated and needed.

Call 727-5008 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.

WEOP meeting

The Women Entrepreneurs of Pahrump will meet 6:30 p.m., April 9 at Great Basin College.

This is a networking group of women who either own or want to own businesses.

The group meets every second and fourth Wednesday.

Call Lee, 727-1459 for more information.

Singles Club

The Pahrump Singles Friendship Club will meet for dinner 5 p.m., April 9, at Red Sky Barbecue.

Call Jim C., 727-1482 to make a reservation.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

'Flyball' tournament

There will be a "flyball" tournament beginning at 8 a.m., April 12 and 13 in Petrack Park behind the fire station.

"Flyball' is a team sport for dogs and their people.

The event runs all day and admission is free.

Call 727-0367 for more information.

Family to Family

Calendar

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

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.

Looking for a few good men

The Marine Corps League, Pahrump Detachment 1199, will hold a meeting at 10 a.m., April 12 , Wulfenstein's recreation room, off Highway 160 and Postal Road. The recreation room is west of the car wash and RV park.

Call Ski, 751-2700 or Ken Shockley, 764-8225, for more information.