Bucket Truck Health Fair

Valley Electric Association will hold the 2nd annual Fill the Bucket Truck event in conjunction with the Children's Health Fair. The event is scheduled 9-3 p.m. Aug. 2 throughout the Wal-Mart store

Professionals will offer dental services, vision exams, nutrition, hygiene/grooming, pediatrics, and required immunizations.

The bucket truck will be in the Wal-Mart parking lot accepting donations of school supplies.

Last year, the bucket was filled 15 times.

Local fire department, sheriff's office and ambulance personnel will be giving demonstrations.

Call 727-5312 for more information.

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.

Fish Fry

Our Lady of the Valley Catholic Church will have a fish fry dinner 4-7 p.m. Aug. 1 at the church, 781 E. Gamebird Road.

On the menu are fried or baked fish dinners, fish tacos, dessert and drinks.

Call 727-4044 for more information.

Family to Family Calendar

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

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.

Nye County Animal Advisory Committee

Nye County is accepting applications for people wishing to serve on the Nye County Animal Advisory Committee.

Members will assist in drafting new animal ordinances and hear complaints.

The application forms may be obtained at the office, 1510 Siri Lane, Suite 2, Pahrump NV 89060, completed and mailed or delivered to that same address or the application form is available online at www.nyecounty.net.

The deadline for applications is July 30.

Call 751-6315 for more information.

Little League going to Tucson, Ariz.

The Pahrump Little League have won the games that move them into regional playoffs in Tucson, Ariz. July 31 - Aug. 6.

They are still seeking donations to help with the trip.

If you would like to contribute gift cards for food, lodging, gas, etc., please mail them to P.O. Box 1138, Pahrump, NV 89041.

They are also accepting sponsorships from businesses.

For more information, call 751-3881.

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.

Teen and family nights at pool

The Pahrump Community Pool, Nye Communities Coalition and St. Martin's in the desert Episcopal Church will host two nights of free swimming.

Teen night will be 5-8 p.m. Aug. 7 for youth ages 12- through 18.

Family night will be 5-8 p.m. Aug. 10 for families and children. Children must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.

The events are free and refreshments will be provided.

These are alcohol-, tobacco- and drug-free events.

Scholastic Summer Book Fair

The Pahrump Community Library will hold the Scholastic Summer Book Fair July 28 - Aug. 8 during regular library business hours.

There are books, gifts, software, school items and something for everyone.

Special guest will be Clifford the Big Red Dog.

Proceeds will benefit the library.

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.

PAC general meeting

The Pahrump Arts Council will hold a general membership meeting 9:30 a.m.-noon August 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.

Women's fashion show

The Pahrump Valley Republican Women will have the annual fashion show at 1 p.m. Aug. 3 in the Pahrump Nugget Events Center.

There will be a light luncheon.

Tickets are $25 per person and can be purchased in advance at the Pahrump Chamber of Commerce.

Call Deanna Brown, 253-9896, for more information.

Computer users meet

The Pahrump Computer User Group will meet at 1 p.m., Aug. 4 in the large meeting room of the Pahrump Community Library.

The program will be "Building a Web site From Scratch."

Mike Erwin will do the presentation step by step. Don Norvell is still on vacation.

The meeting is free and open to the public.

Please use the parking lot at the rear of the library.

Amateur radio license exams

The examination for an amateur radio license will be noon Aug. 6 at the Nye County Office of Emergency Services, 1510 E. Siri Lane.

Call Dick Grady, 751-5242, for more information or see the Web site, www.lvhamtest.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.

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.

Goldfield Days

The historic Goldfield Days Celebration and Land Auction will be Aug. 15-17.

There will be a parade, live music and street dancing, staged shoot-outs, crafts, antiques, bus tours of Goldfield, a western barbecue and much more.

For more information, call the Goldfield Chamber of Commerce, 775-485-3560.

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.