Jerusalem marketplace

The United Methodist Church will hold vacation Bible school 9-12 noon July 14-18, 1300 Highway 372, across from Big O Tires.

The theme is the Jerusalem marketplace with the sights, tastes, smells and sounds of the place where Jesus walked.

Bible school is open to ages 5-12.

Call 727-6767 for more information.

Insurance 101 luncheon seminar

The Pahrump Chamber of Commerce will host a lunch and learn health insurance seminar for its members at the monthly business luncheon at 11:35 July 14 at Terrible's Lakeside.

Learn how the U.S. healthcare system really works, what really drives the increasing cost of healthcare, how to increase benefits and reduce cost and how to minimize increases in healthcare costs.

The luncheon is open to chamber members.

Call 727-5800 to R.S.V.P. or for more information.

Amateur Radio license exams

Examination for Amateur Radio licences will be held at noon, July 19 in the Nye County Office of Emergency Services, 1510 Siri Lane.

For more information, call Dick Grady, 751-5242 or see the Web site, www.lvhamtest.com.

AGLOW meets

Pahrump AGLOW will meet at 9:30 a.m. July 19 at The Rock Vineyard Church, beside Smith's Food and Drug.

There will be refreshments served starting at 9 a.m. and childcare is provided.

The guest speaker is Eve Jones from Las Vegas.

Call 727-5181 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.

Open your home to the world

Teach your family more about the world -- and each other -- by welcoming a foreign exchange student into your home.

The EF Foundation for Foreign Study is looking for families to share their America with a talented teen from another country.

Our students speak English, are fully insured and bring their own spending money.

Host families provide a bed, meals and a loving home.

New to hosting and afraid to commit for too long? Some students simply need a welcome to America home for a few weeks while they wait for placement in a permanent home.

Call Pahrump Valley EF coordinators Lisa or Bob Holleman at 209-3282 for more information.

Donations for Quilts for Cancer

Quilts for Cancer volunteers have worked all year to make Christmas stockings for homebound 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.

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.

Model aviators meeting

The Pahrump Model Aviators Club holds a monthly meeting at 9 a.m. the second Saturday of the month at a member's workshop.

Anyone interested in learning about R/C model airplanes is invited to attend.

They are members of the Academy of Model Aeronautics, a national organization of 2,500 clubs and 170,000 members.

Call 751-0612 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.

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.

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.

Food drive

The food pantry at No to Abuse is empty.

Frazier Furniture is holding a food drive offering up to 10 percent discounts on any stock purchase.

For each item donated, you will receive a 1 percent discount up to a maximum of 10 percent.

All items must be non-perishable. A complete list of acceptable items is available at the store, 1241 E. Calvada Blvd., across from Mountain View Casino. If you are not making a purchase, you can still contribute.

Call 727-3600 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 Road. All sale items must be homemade or homegrown.

Call 727-5532 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.

Alzheimer's support group

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

Call 702-248-2770 for more information.

Family fun at the pool

The Nye Communities Coalition, St. Martin's in the Desert, Oasis Outreach, Family Resource Center, No to Abuse, Town of Pahrump, Nevada Federal Credit Union and JP Designs are sponsoring a Fun in the Sun community picnic and family night 4-8 p.m. July 12 at Petrack Park in the pool area.

The fun starts at 4 p.m. with swimming from 5-8 p.m.

There is no charge for the event and hot dogs hamburgers, drinks and treats will be provided.

This is a smoke- and alcohol-free event.

Call 727-9970 for more information.

Pet adoption

The Nye County Animal Shelter volunteers will host a pet adoption 10-2 p.m. July 12 at Hollywood Video, 240 S. Highway 160.

Adoption fee for dogs is $64 and $36 for cats and kittens.

Call 751-7020 for more information.

Volunteer training Nathan Adelson

Nathan Adelson Hospice will hold volunteer training classes 8-5 p.m. July 21 and 22 in the hospice conference room, 1480 E. Calvada Blvd., Suite 900.

The classes cover particulars needed for working with patients, their families, running errands and office work.

Seating is limited. Call 751-5601 to make reservations.

Salvation Army summer reading

The Salvation Army will have a summer reading program for struggling and/or reluctant readers for kindergarten through middle school students 1-2:30 p.m. July 22, 23, 24 at the Salvation Army, 721 S. Buol Road.

Volunteer tutors will assist students.

Space is limited. Call Pat, 751-9225 no later than July 15 to register.

Family to Family Calendar

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

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

July 15 -- Nutrition Teen Parenting class in collaboration with WIC, 2 p.m.

July 18 -- Family vehicle safety class, 10 a.m., in Spanish, call to register.

July 22 -- Car seat safety class in Amargosa at the Apostle Assembly.

July 25 -- Nevada Early Intervention Explore and Learn playgroup, 11 a.m.

July 29 -- Baby signs 1-2 p.m.

Mondays -- Scrapbooking class, 1-2 p.m.

Wednesdays -- Understanding the concepts of parenting, 3 p.m., for parents with children birth to 5 years-old.

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.

Spaghetti dinner fundraiser

There will be a spaghetti dinner fundraiser 5-7 p.m. July 13 at the Bob Ruud Community Center to benefit the girls little league softball.

This is the first of many fundraisers. Look for bake sales, car washes and more from the girls softball. They need all the help they can get.

Tickets may be purchased from any All-Star player or coach.

Tournament play is expected to begin the third week in July in northern Nevada.

Call 751-3881 or 751-7624, for more information and tickets.

Volunteer for SCORE

All active or retired business people are encouraged to share their knowledge and experience by being a volunteer SCORE counselor.

Sponsored by the Small Business Administration, SCORE provides free consultations to all who want to start a business. SCORE will provide training for volunteers.

Call Sally at the Pahrump Valley Chamber of Commerce, 727-5800 or SCORE, 727-9471 to volunteer.

Volunteer Homeland Reserve Unit

VHRU is an organized group of retired and former law enforcement officers with the mission of providing trained and experienced resources to public safety agencies in Nevada and, potentially, to surrounding areas.

VHRU maintains a Web site describing the mission and providing information regarding the organization, leadership, and on-going activities.

The Web site also contains an application form that can be downloaded by any former law enforcement officer who wants to become a part of the organization.

For more information log on to: www.vhru.com or call 702-610-8000.

Summer/fall rummage sale

The Pahrump Valley United Methodist Church will hold a rummage sale 8-4 p.m. on Aug. 1 and 8-1 p.m. Aug. 2 at the church, 1300 E. Highway 372.

There will be lots of clothing, linens, crafts, books, household items and appliances.

Pahrump Gunfighters

The Pahrump Gunfighters are looking for new faces and talent for skits and shootouts.

The next meeting will be at 10 a.m. July 12 in the Bob Ruud Community Center.

To join or for more information, call 751-2667.

Candidate's day in Pahrump

The Maverick Club will host a day for all the available candidates for public office to meet and greet the public 12-3 p.m. July 13 at 340 E. Mesquite Ave.

Any candidate who has not sent an R.S.V.P., please call Jim, 775-727-1401 to respond.

This will be an important opportunity for the public to meet all of those running for office.

The Sunday jam session will start at 3 p.m. as scheduled in the club.

VFW July

There is a swap meet every second Sunday in the VFW parking lot. Spaces rent for $7 each if you provide your own table and $10 each if you rent one from the VFW.

Call Hilda, 727-6072 for more information.

Friday dinner is 5-7 p.m. and donations are accepted as payment.

VFW and Auxiliary meets the third Saturday at 1 p.m. Cooties VFW meets at 11 a.m.

Military funeral services for deceased veterans are available. Please make the request by calling Post Chaplain Ken James, 727-6072.

Hunter safety course

The Nevada Department of Wildlife and the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation will sponsor a hunting safety course which is mandatory for all first-time hunters.

The classes will be held July 21-26.

The schedule is 6-8 p.m., Monday through Friday and 10-2 p.m. on Saturday at 3360 California St.

All classes must be attended in order to complete the course.

To sign up, contact the NDOW online at www.ndow. org where you can register and complete the online workbook.

The workbook must be completed before class begins.

Workbooks are also available at WR Sporting LLC, 111 S. Frontage Road, Suite 6. The cost is $5.

Call Walt, 537-0448, for more information.

Quilts 4 Cancer meets

The Quilts 4 Cancer volunteers will meet for a "Christmas in July" at 10 a.m. July 26.

Volunteers will gather to make homemade stockings for Christmas and will need help filling them. The goal is 250 stockings. With each filled stocking a gift will be given.

There will be no host food and beverages. Please show group discount for the meeting room.

Finished items will be given to the Senior Center for Meals on Wheels recipients, Nathan Adelson Hospice, Evergreen Nursing Home and the VFW for home-bound veterans.

R.S.V.P. to 751-5356 or e-mail barbquilts@yahoo.com.

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 11 a.m. Aug. 10 at Petrack Park.

The reunion Web site is www.pvhsclassof88.com.

Art in the Park 2008

The event dates for Art in the Park are 9-5 p.m. Oct. 4 and 5.

For more information go to artinthepark.org.

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 first through fifth.

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.

RCMS registration

Rosemary Clarke Middle School will hold registration as follows:

Aug. 6 -- 6th Grade;

Aug. 7 -- 7th Grade;

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.

Oasis Outreach

Oasis Outreach welcomes Christian musicians and singers to share their gift to bless and inspire others.

Call Lino, 910-3739 or leave a message at 727-7227.

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.

Women motorcyclists

The women's motorcyclists will meet at 6 p.m. on the 2nd Thursday of the month, at Subway on Highway 372.

All women motorcyclists are welcome.

For more information e-mail womenoncycles@hotmail.com.

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.

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.

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.

Prescription meds assist

Nye County, in a joint effort with the National Association of Counties, is offering a prescription discount card for those Nye County residents whose prescriptions are not covered by insurance.

Enrollment is free and there is no paperwork to complete or eligibility requirements to meet. These cards are accepted at all Nye County pharmacies.

Pick up the cards at the pharmacies or stop by Nye County Health and Human Services, 250 N. Highway 160, Suite 4, or call 751-7095.

Toastmasters

The Pahrump Valley Toastmasters meets at 6:30 p.m. the first and third Wednesday of every month.

The meetings are held at Laduke Team Realty, 1271 S. Highway 160, Suite C.

Toastmasters International is a nonprofit organization for learning how to speak comfortably in public.

Call 727-9994 for more information.

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.

Babies in need

Stitches From the Heart needs volunteers to knit, crochet or quilt blankets, little sweaters and hats for babies in need.

These items are donated to hospitals all over the country. Donated yarn is desperately needed for senior's and children's knitting programs.

Contact Kathy Silverton at 1-866-472-6903 or e-mail StitchFromHeart@aol.com to volunteer or for more information.