PAC art for youth classes

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

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

Two classes will be offered, origami boxes and figures and drawing.

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

Call 751-6776 or 751-5282 for more information.

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Jeremia Powell skates to kick tail at Nye Community Coalition Youth Organization's fundraiser at Skate Zone on April 2.

Thrift shop closing sale

The Catholic Thrift Shop, 2031 E. Gamebird Road, is closing.

Everything is on sale.

Goldseekers at Primm convention

The next meeting of the Nye County Goldseekers will 1 p.m., April 20, Room B at the Bob Ruud Community Center.

Our speaker will be Ed Tomany, chief administrative officer of the Mine Safety and Training Department.

He will talk on various aspects of mine safety and related issues.

There will be time for question and answers after his presentation.

We will also report on results of the Primm gold prospecting show, which is this weekend at Buffalo Bills.

We have a booth at the show and anyone who can provide some time to support the club by taking some booth coverage will be appreciated. Contact Janisse at 537-2532 to get scheduled.

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.

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.

Seniors go shopping

The Pahrump Senior Center has chartered a bus for a shopping trip to Primm.

The bus will leave the VFW at 9 a.m. and leave Primm for the return trip at 5 p.m. The cost is $20 per person and reservations must be made and paid by April 18.

Call 727-5008 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.

'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.

Vision Impaired meet

The Pahrump Valley chapter of Vision Impaired Persons will hold a meeting at 1 p.m., April 15 at the Pahrump Senior Center, 1370 W. Basin Avenue.

The meeting will include information about the Vision Forum event held recently in Las Vegas and about the newly hired Veteran's Affairs Vision Impairment Specialist.

Call 751-5730 for more information.

No cost prom dresses

Girls who need prom dresses can get assistance.

Call 727-9970 for complete information.

Laureate Omicron

The Laureate Omicron of Beta Sigma Phi will meet 1 p.m., April 14 at the home of Jenny Keefe, who will also present the cultural program on Labyrinths.

New members Lynne Halabash and Marian Farson will be honored with a pledge ritual.

Pam Compton recently received her preceptor degree at a tea held in her honor.

Call 751-9689 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.

RPEN meeting

The Pahrump chapter of Retired Public Employees will have a meeting 4 p.m., April 17 at the library.

A member of PEBS will present an update on benefits.

Contact Sharon Ankrum, 751-4782, for more information.

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. Highway 160, No. 6.

Appointments are not necessary but are preferred.

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

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.

Garden Club meeting

The Pahrump Valley Garden Club will meet 9 a.m., April 12 at the Pahrump Valley Museum, 401 E. Basin Avenue.

The topic will be "cotton planting time."

Final plans for the landscape tour will be presented.

Tickets for the April 26 tour are $5 for visits to eight gardens. Tickets will be available from Garden Club members.

Pet adoption

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

The adoption fee for dogs is $64 and $36 for cats and kittens.

Call 751-7020 for more information.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 Boulevard and Calvada.

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

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.

Dedication of new church

St. Martin's in the Desert Episcopal church will be dedicating and consecrating the new church building at 10:30 a.m., April 13, 631 W. Irene Street.

The Rev. Dan Edwards, will preside.

Call 537-1115 for more information.

Lions Club scholarships

The Pahrump Valley Lions Club is accepting applications for seniors graduating from Pahrump Valley High School in June.

To receive an application, call 727-9016 or write to Pahrump Valley Lions Scholarships, P.O. Box 133, Pahrump, NV 89041.

The deadline to submit applications is May 10.

Traveling art show installation

The Pahrump Arts Council is sponsoring the exhibit, Robert Cole Caples: Rooted in Nevada.

The art show will be available April 21 through June 13 at the Nye County Courthouse Complex.

PAC will have an opening reception 1-3 p.m., April 25 at the courthouse. Refreshments will be served.

Call 751-6776 for more information.

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.