School district needs driver

Nye County School District is looking for volunteer driver for the six-passenger Even Start van.

Two to three volunteers are needed. A good driving record is essential and previous bus driving experience is a plus.

Drivers are needed 7:30-9 a.m. and noon-1:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday.

Call the volunteer office, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m.-noon, 727-7743, ext. 259. If there is no answer, leave a message.

Rummage sale

Pahrump Valley United Methodist Church will hold a fifth Saturday rummage sale 8 a.m.-noon Aug. 30 at the church, 1300 E. Highway 372 in the RC building.

Call 727-6767 for more information.

Family to Family Calendar

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

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.

Missed economic stimulus package

During the Federal Income Tax season, the Pahrump Tax Aid group offered free tax service to people of the community.

They have been advised that many persons in the Pahrump area are eligible for the ESP, but have not filed.

The Pahrump Tax Aides will offer services to correct this on Friday, Aug. 29 and Sept. 5 at the Bob Ruud Community Center.

Call Fern Payne, 775-727-4258, for more information.

Library Calendar

Free computer instruction is available for beginning-level computer users on 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.

Volunteer training

Nathan Adelson Hospice will have volunteer training classes 9-5 p.m. Sept. 15 and 16 at 1480 E. Calvada Blvd. Suite 900.

The two-day training classes will cover particulars needed to volunteer for the hospice for those who want to spend time with the families, run errands, do office work or work on fundraising.

For more information, call Tony Brum, 751-5601.

Nye Goldseekers

There will be a special meeting of the Nye Goldseekers at 5 p.m., Sept. 11 in Room B of the Bob Ruud Community Center.

Mark Chatterton from the Las Vegas Bureau of Land Management will be on hand for a discussion of the concerns and needs of prospectors in southern Nye County and what plans the BLM has for the future.

Call 727-8771 for more information.

Eastern Star meets

Stardust chapter No. 32 will meet at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 2 in the Masonic Lodge, 281 Gemini Dr.

It will be a celebration of the chapter's 29th birthday.

Call 751-2471 for more information.

Laureate Omicron meets

Laureate Omicron will celebrate "Beginning Day" at 12-noon Aug. 30 in the home of Betty West.

Hotdogs and root beer floats will be served.

Chapter yearbooks will be presented.

Call Betty, 751-9689, for more information.

Clogging lessons

The Sun Country Cloggers will offer clog dance classes for beginners, intermediate and intermediate-plus at Donna's Studio of Dance.

Lessons are for ages 8 through seniors.

For more information call Lee Pritchett, 727-4687.

R.S.E.A.

O-Mok-See

Rising Star Equestrian Association, a N.P.O., is offering another O-Mok-See on Saturday, Sept. 6, at the McCullough Arena.

Sign-ups start at 6 p.m. and the cost is $10 per entry for members of R.S.E.A. It is $15 for non-members.

They will offer time only's for 15 minutes prior to each event for $1 each ride.

Call Ladeana at 727-6383 or Susan at 751-5853, for more information.

Beta Xi chapter meets

Beta Xi chapter of Beta Sigma Phi will have the Beginning Day Breakfast at 8:30 a.m. Aug. 30 in the home of Jennifer.

Call 775-304-1895 for more information.

Swap meet

TheUnClub Boys, Pahrump Model As and Nye County Public Auction will sponsor a swap meet 6-2 p.m. Sept. 20 at the auction house, 800 S. Margaret St.

There will be a swap meet, hot rods, collector cars and motorcycle parts and accessories.

Admission is $3 and children under 12 get in free.

Those wanting to reserve a swap space, the cost is $15. To register a car for sale, the cost is $10.

Food and beverages will be available.

Call Ron at 209-6639 or Mike at 209-6400, for more information.

Fish Fry

Our Lady of the Valley Catholic Church will have a fish fry 4-7 p.m. Sept. 5 at the parrish hall, 781 E. Gamebird Road.

The menu includes a baked or fried fish dinner with fries and coleslaw and punch or coffee for $7. A fish taco dinner including fries and two tacos will be $6. Single fish tacos and clam chowder are $2 each. Desserts will be $1.

Beer, wine and soda will be available.

Parents get involved

Parents of Pahrump Valley High School have the opportunity to get involved.

Find out first-hand what is going on at the high school and get your questions answered at the PVHS parent, teacher student association meeting at 6:30 p.m. Aug. 27 in the A Building of the PVHS campus.

For more information, call 727-0911.

Tutors needed

Nye County School District is looking for volunteer one-on-one tutors for adult education to be available 4-7 p.m., Monday through Thursday.

Tutors in all subjects are needed.

Call the volunteer office, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m.-noon, 727-7743, ext. 259. If there is no answer, leave a message.

GED classes

Nye County Adult Education is accepting enrollment for those 17 or older and needing a high school diploma or GED.

Applications for enrollment are accepted 8-3 p.m., Monday through Friday, 484 S. West St. Building A.

Call 751-6822 for more information.

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.

Dress-up tea party

Pahrump Valley United Methodist Church will hold a dress-up tea party for young girls ages 5-12.

The party is 2-5 p.m. Aug. 30 at the church, 1300 E. Highway 372.

Hats, fancy dresses, jewelry, gloves, shoes and other accessories will be provided for the girls to use.

A craft project and a manners lesson is on the agenda.

Seating is limited and reservations must be made by Aug. 27.

Call 727-6767 for more information and reservations.

Ice cream social

Nevada Outreach Training Organization and No To Abuse will have an ice cream social 1-3 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 7 at the Bob Ruud Community Center.

Ice cream with sprinkles for everyone and door prizes awarded to a winning ticket.

The event is free to all Pahrump citizens as a way of saying thank you for your support of our organization.

Call 751-1118 for more information.

Walk-in shot clinics

The Frontier and Rural Public Health clinic will hold walk-in shot clinics 8-4 p.m. Aug. 27 at 250 N. Highway 160, Suite 6.

Bring the child's immunization records to the clinic.

Call 751-7070 for more information.

Hafen Elementary open house

Open House for Floyd Elementary School will be 6-7 p.m. Sept. 10, 6181 S. Jane Ave., just off of Thousandaire Boulevard.

For more information, contact the office at 751-4889.

Parking lot sale

There will be a parking lot sale with vendors and an eating contest 6 a.m.-8 p.m. Aug. 31 at the Pahrump Nugget.

The eating contest will be 5-8 p.m.

The All-American buffet will be available for $5 starting at 2 p.m.

Vendors should sign up at Club Nugget.

Call 751-6500 for more information.

Fall Festival entry forms

The entry forms for open goat, poultry, reptile, the dog fashion show and stuffed toy parade along with general rules and regulations my be picked up at the University of Nevada Cooperative Extension Office, 1651 E. Calvada Blvd.

For more information call Debby Woodland, 727-5532 or e-mail woodlandd@unce.unr.edu.

The deadline for entries is Sept. 1.