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.

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.

AGLOW retreat

AGLOW, the interdenominational international Christian women's organization, will have an annual retreat 7-9 p.m. June 20 and 9-12 noon, 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. June 21 at the Rock Vineyard Church, Highway 160 next to Smith's Food and Drug.

There is a registration fee of $50 and all women are invited to attend.

Call 727-5181 for more information.

Vacation Bible School

The Way Baptist Fellowship will hold vacation Bible school 9-11 a.m. July 7-11, 3651 E. Kellogg Rd.

Registration has already started for grades 1-5.

Call Melissa, 727-5242, for more information.

Hoedown

The Knights of Columbus 10780 will present a hoedown 6-9 p.m. June 21 at the parish hall of Our Lady of the Valley Catholic Church.

There will be live music by Desert Knights, a menu of hamburgers, hotdogs, potato salad, sherbet, coffee and punch.

Beer, wine and soda will be available for purchase.

Tickets are $12 and can be purchased at the church office or at the door.

Call 727-9316 for more information.

Gymkhana show

The next show will be 6 p.m. June 21.

Sign up will be 4:30-5:30 p.m. with no late sign up.

PVRR members can pre-pay fees until the Thursday prior to the event.

Call 209-4726, 537-0474 or visit the Web site www.pvrrnv.blogspot.com 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.

Drum circle w/Cirque de Soleil

There will be a one-day free drumming circle workshop with Cirque De Soleil's Kurt Rassmussen 9:30 a.m. June 23.

The program will feature Brazilian-style drumming.

Space is limited. All ages are welcome, however, youth 12-18 will receive preference if the class fills.

Call WestCare Prevention offices, 537-6555, to pre-register.

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.

ARRL Field Day

The Amateur Radio Emergency Services will hold an annual Field Day June 28-29 in the parking lot of the Pahrump Nugget.

Part of the festivities will be the announcement of the raffle winners at 2 p.m. June 28.

Call 727-9167 or 727-9524 for more information.

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.

Pahrump Gunfighters

The Pahrump Gunfighters will be at Dusty Flats for the next performance at 1 p.m. June 29, Blagg and Stagecoach roads at the rear of the StageStop.

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

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.

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.

ARES fundraiser

The Amateur Radio Emergency Services is holding a fundraiser by selling raffle tickets for several nice prizes, the top prize being $100 worth of groceries from Smith's.

Winners will be announced at the annual field day 2 p.m., June 28 in the Pahrump Nugget parking lot.

Raffle tickets are $1 each or six for $5, and may be purchased in front of Smith's or Wal-mart until June 27.

For more information or to make a donation, call 727-9167 or 727-9524.

Actor needed

A male actor, age 30-40 is needed for the role of "Simon" in the play "I Have Before Me a Remarkable Document Given to Me by a Young Lady from Rwanda," the play being produced by the Pahrump Arts Council.

The play is scheduled to premiere in October.

For more information, call Paul DiLella, 513-6488.

Library needs volunteers

The Pahrump Community Library is looking for additional security personnel. There are several shifts available, three to four hours a week.

Call 537-0310 for more information.

Family to Family Calendar

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

NARFE picnic and meeting

The National Active and Retired Federal Employees will have a picnic at 12 noon June 13, 3050 Cactus St., south of Homestead Road.

Call 751-5276 for more information.

Theater Guild 'Spitfire Grill'

The Pahrump Arts Council Theater Guild will present a warm-hearted musical that follows the challenges of a young woman just released from prison.

"The Spitfire Grill" will be on stage, 7 p.m. June 13-14, June 20-21 and 2 p.m. June 21 at the Pahrump Valley High School auditorium.

General admission is $10, students and PAC members $7 .

Call 751-6776 for more information.

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.

Poetry and coffee

Poetry and coffee is an ongoing poetry series where readings from the great poets alternate with open mike.

The next meeting will be 10 a.m.-noon June 14 at Lois Layne's Deli, corner of Dahlia Street and Basin Road, just off Highway 160.

This month's meeting will be hosted by Asya Ivanova.

Call 537-2111 for more information.

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.

Scotty's Castle organ concert

Scotty's Castle will host the annual organ concert performed on the Welte-Mignon pipe organ at 7 p.m. June 13, 14 and 15.

This year's organist is Donna Parker.

Tickets are available for June 13 and 15 only, are $30 and all proceeds go to benefit the Scotty's Castle Organ Fund.

Call the Death Valley Natural History Association, 800-478-8564 for reservations and information.

Elks Flag Day service

The Elks Lodge will conduct the annual Flag Day service, 12-noon June 15 at the Bob Ruud Community Center.

The public is invited.

The service will trace the history of the flag from pre-Revolutionary War days to the present.

Guest speakers will address "What the Flag Means to Me."

Call 751-2796 for more information.

PVCAT meets

The Pahrump Valley Community Action Team will hold a general meeting at 7 p.m. June 16, Nevada JobConnect in the Calvada Eye.

The public is invited to attend and get involved on one of three committees.

Beautification, education and public relations all need volunteers.

On the agenda is the discussion of the Freedom Festival float.

Call Donna Lee, 800-327-5079 or Marian, 727-3840 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.