Mt. Charleston Elementary registration

Mt. Charleston Elementary School will hold registration for new students 8-3 p.m. beginning the week of Monday, Aug. 18.

Bring a copy of the student's original birth certificate, up-to-date immunization records (new requirements Hepatitis A and B are state requirements), verification of address (utility bill), parent or guardian photo ID, student Social Security card and last report card or transcript if possible.

In order for your child to start kindergarten, your child(ren) must turn five-years-old by Sept. 30.

Class lists with teacher name and room number will be posted outside the school office after 6 p.m. Friday, Aug. 22.

Early Childhood and grades 1-5 begins Monday, Aug. 25, and Kindergarten begins Thursday, Aug. 28.

Supply lists for all grades K-5 will be available at the local businesses.

Call 727-7892 for more information.

Caregiver training

Nathan Adelson Hospice will provide a two-day training workshop to teach individuals how to become a caregiver in a health care or nursing home environment.

The workshop is scheduled for 8-4 p.m. Aug. 18 and 19. Reservations must be made no later than Aug. 15.

The workshop is free and open to the public.

Call Tonya Brum, 751-5601, for more information.

Mt. Charleston kindergarten orientation

Mt. Charleston Elementary School will hold a special orientation for "new" parents. A tour of the school along with a question and answer session will take place from 9-10 a.m., Wednesday, Aug. 20, in the Mt. Charleston multi-purpose room.

Kindergarten students will be pre-assessed starting Monday, Aug. 25- 27. Times are assigned during registration. Kindergarten starts on Thursday, Aug. 28.

Call the office at 727-7892 if you need to affirm your time.

Library Calendar

Free computer instruction is available for beginning-level computer users are Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Sign-up in person available at the library.

Classes are: "Basic Computer," "Beyond Basics," "Advanced Basics," and "Genealogy." Check at the library for dates and times.

Shakespeare Made Simple will be held 10 a.m.-noon the 3rd Saturday of each month, Tuesdays 4-6 p.m., is Shakespeare Readers' Theatre Both are free and open to all ages.

Beginning Aug. 4 through Aug. 30, the library will be accepting new school supplies for the Annual School Supply Drive. All items collected will be distributed by Pahrump area schools. Help support our valley's students.

The Favorite Authors Book Club will meet at 1:30 p.m. Aug. 19, This month's author is Carole Nelson Douglas. Read anything by Douglas and enjoy a lively discussion. New members always welcome.

The Pahrump Anime Club will hold its regular meeting 12-4 p.m. Aug. 16. Showings this month will be: 12 noon, Gunparade March # 5-6 ( Sub-Titled); 1 p.m., Inuyasha # 4-6 (English); 2 p.m., Chobits # 3 (English); 2:30 p.m., Devil May Cry # 5 (Sub-Titled); and 3 p.m., Ragnarok # 1-2 (English). Also this month, we are featuring an Art Contest with prizes Be sure to bring your Raffle tickets. Absolutely no unaccompanied children under the age of 10.

Movie Day will be Saturday, Aug. 23 the feature is "Nim's Island" (rated PG). Admission is free.

P.O.S.S. Schedule

The Pahrump Open Schooling Show dates are:

Sept. 13, 6 p.m. and Oct. 25, 9 a.m.

Shows are held Saturdays at McCullough Arena.

Awards will go to first place, ribbons will go to 1st through 5th.

High point for the day will be awarded and youth high point at year-end. PAC and OCAP approved.

Call Alice Rossington, 751-0911 or e-mail ajgr@air-internet.com for more information.

Second Sunday service

The Way Baptist Fellowship has added a second Sunday service.

The first service will remain at 9:30 a.m., and the second service will begin at 11 a.m., 3561 E. Kellogg Road.

Call 727-5242 for more information or to ask about our weekly bible studies.

Military soldiers and families

"The Ladies Network: Making a Difference," would like to meet U.S. military active soldiers and their families, to find out more about supporting the troops.

The meeting starts with refreshments at 4 p.m. every second and fourth Thursday of each month at the Pahrump Community Library, 701 East St.

For reservations call 775-727-4682 or 537-2068. Leave a message.

SNAPS has kittens

SNAPS has kittens ready for adoption.

All have been spayed/neutered, have all their shots and have been screened for FLV.

Please call Denise at 751-8572 or 751-2088, for more information.

Teacher of the Year

Nominations for the Teacher of the Year award are being collected between Aug. 8 and 17 at Wal-Mart.

The box will be located in the lobby of the grocery side front entrance.

The award committee will be looking for a teacher who has made a difference in a student's life.

The winning teacher will receive $1000 check for their school and entrance into the state competition.

Everyone is invited to nominate.

Toastmasters Club 1970

Toastmasters Club 1970 will be hosting a training session for club officers 6:30-8 p.m. Aug. 8 at 3250 S. Highway 160, Suite 11, Community Bank Plaza offices of Realty Executives.

This meeting will be informational on the duties of holding the position of an officer in any organization.

The club normally meets on the first and third Wednesday of each month.

For more information, contact Donna Lee Laduke, 800-527-5079 or Sharon Whalen, 775-751-9708.

Reverse Mortgage Seminar

There will be a presentation on the ins and outs of reverse mortgages at 1 p.m. Aug. 8 at the Pahrump Senior Center.

The seminar is free and open to the public.

Call 513-9112 for more information.

Benefit spaghetti dinner

The Girl Scouts of Pahrump are hosting a spaghetti dinner to benefit the Osterman and Rasmussen families 5-7 p.m. Aug. 9 at the Bob Ruud Community Center.

Alise, from troop 315, was the sole survivor of the car crash in Utah last month.

The cost is $5 per person and there will be raffles and a silent auction.

Call 751-4465 for more information.

Pahrump Gunfighters meet

The Pahrump Gunfighters will hold the monthly meeting at 10 a.m. Aug. 9 in the Bob Ruud Community Center.

They are looking for new faces and talent.

The meeting is open to the public.

For more information, call Reno, 751-2667 or Rev. Joseph, 537-1424.

Model Aviators meet

The Pahrump Valley Model Aviators Club will meet 9 a.m. Aug. 9 in the home of a member.

All parties interested in R/C model airplanes are welcome to attend.

The club is a charter member of the Academy of Model Aeronautics, a national organization with 2500 clubs across America and 170,000 members.

Call 751-0612 for more information.

Yard Sale

Church of the Harvest will sponsor a yard sale from 7-3 p.m. Aug. 9 at 2461 S. Mallard Ave., off Homestead Road, one block from Highway 160.

Pet adoptions

Hollywood Video and the Nye County Animal Shelter volunteers will hold pet adoptions 10-2 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 9, at Hollywood Video, 240 S. Highway 160.

Adoption fees for dogs and puppies are $64. Adoption fees for cats and kittens are $36.

For more information, call Nye County Animal Shelter at 751-7020.

AGLOW meets

The AGLOW Christian Women's Organization will meet 9:30 a.m. Aug. 16 at the Rock Vineyard Church, beside Smith's Food & Drug.

Vickie Bautista will be the guest speaker.

Refreshments will be served before the meeting starting at 9 a.m.

All women are invited to come, Childcare is provided.

Call 727-5181 for more information.

Food drive for local food banks

Secret Sisters Boutique is sponsoring a food drive to help restock the pantry at the Pahrump Family Resource Center and No to Abuse.

Any non-perishable donation brought to the store at 1161 S. Loop Road next to Ace Hardware, will be matched by the boutique.

Call 727-4488 for more information.

Farmer's market

The UNR Cooperative Extension Master Gardeners are sponsoring a farmer's market each Saturday, 8 a.m.-noon at Petrack Park, corner of Highway 160 and Basin Avenue.

All sale items must be homemade or homegrown.

Call 727-5532 for more information.

Donations for Quilts for Cancer

Quilts for Cancer volunteers have worked all year to make Christmas stockings for home bound seniors in Pahrump. Two hundred plus stockings need to be filled with nutritious snacks.

Volunteers are also working to have a hand-made gift to accompany the stocking which will be distributed in December.

A $10 donation will fill one stocking and donations can be sent to: P.O. Box 4702, Pahrump, NV 89041.

Call 751-5356 or e-mail barbquilts@yahoo.com for more information.

Shakespeare made simple

The Pahrump Community Library and the Tumbleweed Tales Society are sponsoring two workshops for Shakespeare fans.

"Shakespeare Readers Theater" will be 4:30-6 p.m. every Tuesday at the library, where the group reads and discusses Shakespeare's work.

"Shakespeare Made Simple" is 10 a.m.-noon every third Saturday of the month.

Sessions are free and are offered to help everyone unlock Shakespeare's language.

Call Vivian, 727-5930 or e-mail Judy at ezshakespeare@yahoo.com for more information.

Nye needs volunteers

The Nye County Emergency Services is accepting applications for an Animal Control Dispatch volunteer, HAZMAT Technicians and firefighter volunteers.

For more information, contact 775-751-4279 or pick up an application at 1510 Siri Lane.

Community choir meeting

The Pahrump Community Choir meets from 7-9 p.m. each Wednesday at the Rosemary Clarke Middle School music room.

Anyone who likes to sing is welcome.

Call 751-6957 for more information.

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.

'Bike Night' is back

The Pahrump "Bike Night" is back at 5:30 p.m. Tuesdays, at Sonic.

No bike, no problem.

Call Pete the Greek, 513-1742, for more information.

Alzheimer's support group

The Alzheimer's support group meets the second and fourth Wednesday of the month, UNR Cooperative Extension Office, 1651 E. Calvada Blvd.

Call 702-248-2770 for more information.

Freecycle to recycle

The Internet group, www.groups.yahoo.com/group/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, call Veronica at 751-9324.

SNAPS

SNAPS needs donations of pet food for our Food Share Program.

Donations can be dropped off at D ... Is for Dogs pet grooming on Calvada Boulevard at the duck pond, or 4141 W. Charleston Park Ave.

Call 751-8513 for more information.

Wal-Mart Wall of Heros

If you have a picture of someone who has served or is serving in the military, and would like a picture displayed on the south wall, bring an 8x10 photo with the first and last name, branch of service, dates of service, and phone number. Add $2 for the frame and drop all the information at the customer service desk.

This is a stand alone project not affiliated with any other project or organization. All photos taken to Wal-Mart will stay at Wal-Mart.

If you have any questions, call Denise Choyce at 727-1939.

Animal shelter needs volunteers

The Nye County Animal Shelter is seeking volunteers to work either at the shelter or in the spay/neuter clinic. People who love animals and want to learn new skills, should stop by the Nye County Animal Shelter, 171 N. Kittyhawk Dr., or call 751-7020.

Amargosa sports physicals

Free sports physicals are available at the Amargosa Clinic. Remaining dates are Aug. 12-14 and Aug. 18-20.

Please contact the clinic, 775-372-5432, to make an appointment.

Remember to pick up a physical form prior to the appointment, fill them out and return to the clinic at the appointment.

School starts Monday, Aug. 25.

PVCAT meeting

The Pahrump Valley Community Action Team will hold a general meeting at 5 p.m. Aug. 14 at Nevada JobConnect in the Calvada Eye.

The meeting is open to the public.

On the agenda is a report from Erin Forte on the "Positively Pahrump" contest in the schools, Mary Balloqui will update members on the grant for the purchase of trees and Vicky Parker will give an update on the new Great Basin College offices recently opened on Basin Avenue.

Call Donna Laduke, 727-9994 for more information.

Country Music Association meets

The Nye County chapter of the Nevada Country Music Association will hold a general meeting at 7:15 p.m. Aug. 14 at Seemoore's Too on Highway 160.

Call Teri, 764-0006; Marian, 775-722-1898 or Dorothy, 537-0760, for more information.

PVHS registration

Pahrump Valley High School began registration Monday, Aug. 4.

Enrollment packages may be picked up 8-2 p.m. Monday through Friday.

To expedite the enrollment process, please bring a copy of a birth certificate, Social Security card, immunization records, parent or guardian photo ID, two proofs of residency such as utility bills or a bank statement and last report card or transcript.

Counselors will begin scheduling on Aug. 18, no appointment is necessary.

Free back-to-school haircuts

Family Affair Hair Salon, is having a back-to-school benefit 7-11 a.m., Saturday, Aug. 16, at 421 Frontage Road.

The salon will be offering free haircuts for under privileged children. Various sponsors have donated school supplies that will be given to the children.

Additional donations are welcome and may be dropped off at the address above or call 661-675-5735, and someone will gladly them pick up.

Free massage for walk-a-thon

Licensed massage therapists: Anita Kanga, Cindy Church and Mavis Wallace from CC's Beauty Zone and Day Spa, and other licensed massage therapists: Ken Burt, Marcelino Martinez and Samantha Sarandos, will volunteer their chair massage skills to the Relay for Life Walk-a-thon in Petrack Park 6-9 p.m. Aug. 16 at the Soroptomist's booth.

All donations will be given to Relay for Life.

For more information call Betsy Lilly at 775-513-4026.

J.G. Johnson registration

J.G. Johnson Elementary School will hold registration for new students 8-3:30 p.m. beginning the week of Monday, Aug. 18.

Bring a copy of the student's birth certificate, up-to-date immunization records (new requirements Hepatitis A and Varicella), verification of address (utility bill), parent or guardian photo ID, student Social Security card and last report card or transcript if possible.

Call 727-6619 for more information.

PAC general meeting

The Pahrump Arts Council will hold a general membership meeting 9:30 a.m.-noon Aug. 23 at the Pahrump Community Library.

There is a lot of news and a chance to meet the new members and committee coordinators as well as the new board.

Bring a piece of artwork for "show and tell."

Refreshments will be served.

Call 751-6776 for more information.

Pahrump Rotary Club

The Rotary Club of Pahrump Valley meets at noon every Wednesday in the Pahrump Nugget banquet hall.

Rotary members are a dedicated group of people serving in the community.

For more information about the Rotary Club and its projects, call 727-8399.

Community action team

The Pahrump Valley Community Action Team has selected three teams to work on community projects. Please contact team leaders for more information on meeting times and places.

PR team -- Erin Froehling, 727-6978;

Beautification team -- Kathleen Bienenstein, 537-1679;

Higher education team -- Robert Lurker, 727-2000.

For more information on PVCAT, call Paula Glidden, 209-4412, or Patricia Cox, 209-4390.

Angels Have Wheels

All Medicare recipients should now be aware that if they suffer from conditions such as arthritis, cardiovascular disease and respiratory disorders and have difficulty walking or propelling a standard wheelchair, they may be eligible to receive an electric wheelchair paid for by Medicare.

For information on Medicare eligibility contact Gregory at 1-800-810-2877.

Power wheelchairs

The Senior Wheels USA program makes power wheelchairs available to senior citizens and the permanently disabled at no cost to recipients if they qualify.

Power wheelchairs are provided to those who can no longer walk or self-propel a manual wheelchair and who meet the additional guidelines of the program. No deposit is required.

If the patient's need is for use in the home, call 1-800-246-6010.

Men's golf club

The Pahrump Valley Men's Golf Club meets at 8 a.m. each Wednesday at Willow Creek Golf Course.

To join, just show up at the meeting.

Call 751-5735 for more information.

Retired/senior program

The Nevada Rural Counties Retired and Senior Volunteers need help.

This program enables the elderly to stay in their homes by assisting with daily maintenance such as shopping, medical appointments, etc.

RSVP reimburses volunteers 24 cents per mile up to $20 per month and carries worker's compensation and excess auto liability on all volunteers.

Additionally, volunteers receive training, annual seminar education and appreciation award dinners.

To volunteer or get more information, call Jan Lindsay at 751-5282.

Giant Pumpkin Contest

The UNCE Master Gardeners will accept contest registration for the Pahrump Fall Festival "Giant Pumpkin Contest" until 5 p.m. Aug. 29.

Weigh-in will be Sept. 24.

Call 727-5532 for more information.

Blood drive

The Pahrump Valley Cruisers will hold a blood drive 4-8 p.m., Friday, Sept. 5 and 8-1 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 6 at the Bob Ruud Community Center.

For an appointment, go to www.bloodhero.com or call United Blood Services, 562-2166.

There will be a free T-shirt for every donor.

NOTO needs volunteers

The Nevada Outreach Training Organization needs volunteers for the following positions: Intake Clerk/Receptionist and Food Pantry Worker.

Applicants for Intake Clerk/Receptionist must have excellent people skills, phone skills, be able to write legibly, maintain phone logs and complete forms accurately and completely.

Applicants for Food Pantry Worker must be able to assist with inventories, read food labels and expiration dates, physically be able to stoop, bend and stretch and carry 25-30 pounds for short distances. The ability to operate a hand truck or dolly for heavier loads is necessary and monthly travel to Beatty, Tonopah, Amargosa Valley and other Nye County locations may be required.

NOTO is also in need of seasonal help to package food baskets for Thanksgiving and Christmas and "elves" to assist with Toys for Tots which is being coordinated by the Pahrump Family Resource Center this year.

For more information, call Lee Gale, 751-1118 between 9 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., on Monday or Wednesday only, or stop by the office, 621 S. Blagg Road.

RCMS registration

Rosemary Clarke Middle School will hold registration as follows:

Aug. 8 -- 8th Grade;

Aug. 11-22 -- All Grades.

All times are 9-1 p.m.

Bring a copy of a birth certificate, immunization records, parent or guardian photo ID, student Social Security card and last report card or transcript if possible.

Nevada law requires incoming 7th-and 8th-grade students to have Tdap vaccine this year.

Call 727-5546, ext. 2123 for more information.

PVHS Football Boosters

The PVHS Football Boosters will hold a car wash 9-3 p.m. Aug. 9 in Wulfy's parking lot.

The cost is $10 and includes the car wash and a barbecue.

For more information, call Cindy Colucci, 209-4157.

Family to Family Calendar

The schedule for Family to Family Connection for August is as follows:

Aug. 8 -- Nevada Early Intervention Explore and Learn playgroup, 11 a.m.

Aug. 11 -- Family vehicle safety check (English), 10 a.m., call to register.

Aug. 15 -- Family vehicle safety check (Spanish), 10 a.m., call to register.

Aug. 18 -- Scrapbooking, 1-3 p.m.

Aug. 19 -- Nutrition Teen Parenting class in collaboration with WIC, 2 p.m.

Aug. 22 -- Nevada Early Intervention Explore and Learn playgroup, 11 a.m.

Aug. 25 -- Baby Signs, 1-2 p.m.

Aug. 29 -- Infant and Child CPR, 1 p.m.

Wednesdays -- Nurturing Parent class, 1 p.m.

Thursdays -- Mommy and me play group, 1 p.m.

The resource lending library is open 9-5 p.m., Monday-Friday.

Call 751-5898 for more information and to set appointments or register for classes.

VFW in August

The VFW hosts a swap meet the 2nd Sunday of each month 7-3 p.m. on the VFW grounds. Reservations for a spot are $7 if you bring your own table and $10 if you rent one from the VFW.

There is free parking and the Marine Corps League are serving up the hamburgers and hotdogs for a nominal fee.

The American Legion, Riders and Auxiliary meets on the 3rd Thursday of the month 6-7 p.m.

The MOC/MOCA Cooties meet on the 3rd Saturday at 11 a.m., followed by the VFW Auxiliary at 1 p.m.

Wednesday -- poker, noon;

Friday -- dinner, 5-7 p.m. Check the menu at 727-6072.

Saturday -- darts;

Sunday -- breakfast, 8-11 a.m.

Aug. 5 -- DAV/Auxiliary, 6-7 p.m.

Call 727-6072 for more information.

Pastor needed

The Church of the Harvest, located at 1670 W. Vondell Street in Pahrump, is now accepting applications for the position of pastor.

Please contact the church for an application form or call 775-751-2011.

Women's self-defense

Homeland Heroes and the Nye County Sheriff's Office will offer a two-day self-defense class for women 8-4 p.m., Thursday and Friday, Aug. 14 and 15 at the Bob Ruud Community Center.

The class is free of charge.

For more information, call 513-8636.

PVHS Key Club Relay

The Pahrump Valley Key Club will be joining forces with many other teams in an effort to stamp out cancer.

The event begins at 6 p.m. Aug. 16 and ends the next day at 6 a.m.

Donations may be made in the team name of water, food, There are still open spots on the team for participants.

For more information or to make a donation call Reva Braun at 775-727-0911 or e-mail mom4life247@aol.com.

Library needs literacy tutors

The Pahrump Community Library is looking for adults interested in becoming adult literacy tutors.

As a literacy volunteer, you will help expand the reading world of others. We have an abundance of adult literacy students.

Call 727-5930, ext. 19, for more information and to apply.