Dance classes

The Artistic Centre will offer summer fun dance classes for ages 3-18.

Classes are available in combination tap and ballet, gymnastics, ballet, tap and jazz and hip hop.

Classes will begin in June.

Stop by 921 S. Highway 160, Suite 407, to pick up a schedule or call 751-0880 for more information.

Good Sam organizing

The Good Sam RV Club will have an organizational meeting to form a new chapter 4:30 p.m. June 7 at the Bob Ruud Community Center, 150 N. Highway 160, corner of 160 and Basin Road.

Local chapters are fun, with lots of camaraderie, great friends and camping.

In order to start a new chapter, there must be five persons in attendance to be officers. The only requirements are that participants be Good Sam members.

Call Harry and Di Smith, 727-0483, or Bill and Linda Canavier, 537-6512 for more information.

Fish fry

Our Lady of the Valley fish fry will be 4-7 p.m. June 6 at the parish hall, 781 E. Gamebird Road. Dinner choices are fried or baked dinners or fish tacos, refreshments included. Dessert and drinks are available.

WestCare free guitar lessons

The WestCare House of Blues Foundation is offering sign up for free guitar lessons for participants of Positive Action Prevention classes.

The guitar classes are open to youth 12-18 and parents of participating students may also enroll if space is available.

The classes start 3 p.m. June 10 at 2280 E. Calvada Blvd, Suite 101.

Call 537-6555 for more information.

Farmer's market

The UNR Cooperative Extension Master Gardeners are sponsoring a farmer's market each Saturday, 8 a.m.-noon beginning June 7 at Petrack Park, corner of Highway 160 and Basin Road.

All sale items must be homemade or homegrown.

Call 727-5532 for more information.

Singles Club meets

The Pahrump Singles Friendship Club will have the monthly business and potluck meeting 5 p.m. June 7 at the UNR Cooperative Extension office, corner of Calvada Boulevard and Dandelion Road.

For questions about the club, call Marion 727-0253.

Family to Family Calendar

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

June 6 -- Addressing breast feeding concerns, all day.

June 9 -- Nevada Early Intervention Services Explore and Learn Playgroup, 11 a.m.

June 13 -- Family vehicle safety class, 10 a.m., call for registration.

June 16 -- "Vaccinations: Fact or Myth" video, 11 a.m.

June 20 -- Nutrition teen parenting class in collaboration with WIC, 2 p.m.

June 23 -- Nevada Early Intervention Services Explore and Learn Playgroup, 11 a.m.

June 27 -- Family and friends CPR class, 11 a.m.

June 30 -- Housecleaning 101, 11 a.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.

Mosquito season

It's mosquito season and mosquitoes can carry diseases such as West Nile Virus.

Nye County Emergency Services would appreciate assistance with the prevention of breeding mosquitoes.

Please report problem insects, green swimming pools and stagnant water.

Be a part of the solution and call 775-751-4279 for more information or to report a problem.

Summer reading program

The Pahrump Community Library will hold a summer reading program on the following schedule:

Flutter Buzzers -- age 4-5, Tuesday, 9-10 a.m.;

Creepy Crawly Critters -- age 6-11, Tuesday, 10:30-11:45 a.m. or Wednesday, 1-2:15 p.m.;

Good and Ugly Bugs -- grades 5 and up, Wednesday, 2:30-3:30 p.m.

This year's theme is "Catch the Reading Bug."

The program is free and includes stories, songs, crafts and fun.

Special guest storyteller Jim Cogan, will present "Reading Bug Stories," 10 a.m. June 24.

Visit the library to sign up before June 10.

Call 727-5930, ext. 21 for more information.

Self-defense class

The Nye County Sheriff's Office and Homeland Heroes will offer two opportunities to take the two-day women's self-defense class free of charge.

The classes will be 8-4 p.m. June 12 and 13 at Bob Ruud Community Center.

The no-nonsense class is taught by Nye County law enforcement officers.

Participants will learn what to watch for and how to be aware of their surroundings; what to do if surprised by an attack; how to get away from an attacker; what not to do when attacked; what to do when attacked and how to neutralize an attacker.

For more information or to register, call Denise, 513-8636.

Gospel performance

The King's Couple, Leighton and Joan Payson, will perform gospel singing and puppetry 10:30 a.m. June 8 at Heritage Bible Church, 3061 E. Heritage Dr.

Call 727-7220 for more information.

Friends of the Library

The Pahrump Friends of the Library will meet at 9:15 a.m. June 7 in the conference room.

The speaker will be Judi Moreo discussing her book, "More than Enough." All are welcome.

Pet adoption

The Nye County Animal Shelter volunteers will host a pet adoption 10-2 p.m. June 7 at Hollywood Video, 240 S. Highway 160.

The adoption fees are $64 for dogs and $36 for cats and kittens.

Call 751-7020 for more information.

Vacation Bible School

The Calvary Chapel of Pahrump will hold Vacation Bible School for children 5 to 12 years old.

The school will be June 9 through June 13 at Calvary Chapel.

Call 751-8000 for more information.

Kiwanis yard sale

The Kiwanis Club of Pahrump Valley will have the annual yard sale 8-3 p.m. June 14 at 1601 E. Basin Rd., Suite 103-104.

Items can be dropped off or picked up.

Call Ken, 209-3751 or Vonda, 513-8952 for more information.

DAR yard sale

The Pahrump Springs chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution will have the annual yard sale June 6-7, 1591 Blackhorn St.

Funds support the ROTC scholarship awarded to a graduating senior who continues in the ROTC program.

Special Olympics fun time

The Special Olympics athletes and all special needs individuals are invited to a free two-hour fun time session 2-4 p.m. June 10 at Skate Zone.

Food and refreshments will be provided.

Parents and caregivers are invited too.

Call Bruce, 727-6977, or Kay, 751-4943, for more information.

Youth group car wash

"The Truth" youth group will have a car wash starting 8 a.m. June 7 at the church, 3561 E. Kellogg Rd.

All proceeds go towards summer camp and donations are appreciated.

For more information, call 727-1095 or Pastor John Dodge, 775-764-1095.

Ronald Reagan memorial BBQ

The Nye County Republican Central Committee will sponsor a Ronald Reagan memorial barbecue 4-8 p.m. June 7 at the Pahrump Museum.

There will be a guest speaker, live music and great food.

Tickets are $30.

Call 751-3804 for more information.

EAA chapter 1160 meets

The Experimental Aircraft Association chapter 1160 will meet 10 a.m. June 7 at Phil Sullenberger's hangar, corner of Helicopter and Jet Place in the Calvada Aeropark.

The program will feature a talk on the subject of light sport aircraft presented by Bruce Banks of Azeo, USA.

For more information, call 537-1097.

Cub Scouts rummage sale

The Cub Scouts Pack 808 will have a fundraiser yard sale June 12-15, 19-22 and 26-29, 1320 W. Mesquite Ave.

There will be clothing, toys, tools, electronics, etc. available for sale.

Call 775-291-5517 for more information.

Caregiver training

Nathan Adelson Hospice will hold a two-day workshop to teach individuals caregivers skills for a home/hospice environment June 16-17.

The class is free and space is limited. Reservations must be made no later than June 13.

Call 751-5601 to make reservations and for more information.

Bereavement camps for kids

Nathan Adelson Hospice will host two bereavement camps for children who have lost a loved one.

The adolescent camp is for ages 13-17 and will be held June 20-22. The children's camp for ages 6-12 will be held Aug. 15-17.

For more information and to request an application, call 702-796-3167.

Pahrump Gunfighters meet

The Pahrump Gunfighters will have a general meeting 1 p.m., June 14 at the Bob Ruud Community Center.

The public is invited.

Call 751-2667 or 537-1424 for more information.

Fellowship picnic

There will be a first annual All Faith Christian Family Picnic Saturday, June 14, Honeysuckle Park.

We need activities leaders to plan games.

There will be a cooking contest and we need an organizer.

Volunteers are needed and may call 537-0396 for more information or to volunteer.

P.O.S.S. Schedule

The Pahrump Open Schooling Show dates are:

June 28, 6 p.m.;

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.

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.