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.

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.

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.

VA van

A van is available to veterans needing transportation to the Veterans Administration Clinic in Pahrump. The van operates 8-1 p.m. Monday through Thursday. Call Bob, 751-6126 or Kyler, 727-9752 to be a volunteer driver or 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.

Beatty summer reading program

The Beatty Library summer reading program will begin at 2 p.m. July 2 with sign up.

Classes will be 2 p.m., Wednesdays until July 30

The theme this year is "Catch the Reading Bug" and is open to children between the ages of 5 and 10.

Come for story time, activities and prizes.

The program will end with a party on the final day.

Call 775-553-2257 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.

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.

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.

Vacation Bible School

The Way Baptist Fellowship will hold vacation Bible school 9-11 a.m. July 7-11, 3561 E. Kellogg Rd.

Registration has already started for grades 1-5.

Call Melissa, 727-5242, 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.

Social Security at Bob Ruud

The field representative from the Social Security Administration will be in Pahrump for the monthly visit starting 9 a.m. June 24 at the Bob Ruud Community Center. Bring necessary document if applying for assistance.

If unable to attend call 800-772-1213, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Senior Olympics

The next coordinator meeting will be 2 p.m. June 17 at First Move Fitness. There are lots of things to discuss.

Call Janisse Ager, 537-2532 for more information.

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.

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.

Beatty Library receives grant

The Beatty Library received a $5,000 grant from the Library Services and Technology this funding year.

The monies will be used to purchase computers for public access.

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.

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.

Lifeline screening

Residents living in and around Pahrump can schedule an appointment for a Lifeline screening to reduce the risk of stroke.

Appointments will start 9 a.m. June 25 at the Elks Lodge, 2280 E. Basin Ave.

Call 800-697-9721 to schedule an appointment or 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.

Progressive Choices yard sale

Progressive Choices Workshop will have a yard sale 8:30-3:30 June 26-27 at the workshop, 4760 Pahrump Valley Blvd., Suite 9, 10. The workshop is located between Gamebird Road and Manse Street.

Progressive Choices is for the developmentally and mentally challenged and all proceeds will go to an account for a new transport van.

Donations are being accepted until June 23.

For more information, call Laura, 751-5221.

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.

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.

Nevada JobConnect

Do you need clothing for interviews? Nevada JobConnect has clothing for job seekers. Please call 537-2323 for more information.

The Nevada JobConnect workshop schedule is listed below:

Monday and Thursday -- Orientation, 9 a.m.;

Tuesday -- Readiness Workshop I, 9-11 a.m.; includes applications, resumes, cover letters, jobs and careers.

Wednesday -- Readiness Workshop II, 9-11 a.m.; includes first impressions, who employers are looking for and how to be the chosen one.

Call 537-2323 to sign-up.

Farmer's market

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

All sale items must be homemade or homegrown.

Call 727-5532 for more information.

Computer users meet

The Pahrump Computer Users group will meet 1 p.m., July 7 in the large meeting room at the Pahrump Community Library.

The program this month will be presented by Mike but no presentation topic is available at this time.

Don is on vacation.

The meeting is free and open to the public.

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.

Singles Club meets

The Singles Friendship club will meet to celebrate June birthdays 5 p.m., June 13 at the Last Chance Saloon and Steakhouse.

Call Jim 727-1482 for reservations.

Father's Day will be celebrated 11:30 a.m. June 15 at Mountain Falls.

Call Carol 751-3841 for reservations.

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

4-H dancing

The 4-H is looking for youth 5-19 who want to learn clogging and square dancing.

Cost of enrollment is $1 and there may be a slight cost for clogging shoes.

Clogging classes are Mondays, 4-6 p.m. and square dancing is Tuesday, 6:15-7:30 p.m.

All classes are being held in the 4-H Building, 1651 E. Calvada Blvd.

Call Lucille, 727-1858 or Debby, 727-5532, for more information.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Shoes and socks donations

For the Love of Kids and Bikes is taking shoes and socks donations at the Short Branch Saloon in Crystal.

The donation of a pair of shoes will get the donor a steak dinner and a pair of socks will get the donor a meatloaf dinner.

The drive ends Aug. 17.

The Short Branch opens at 10 a.m. and is closed on Wednesday and Thursday.

Call 775-372-1717 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.

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.

Garden Club meets

The Pahrump Valley Garden Club will meet 9 a.m. June 14 at the UNR Extension office, corner of Blagg and Dandelion roads.

The yearly election of officers will be conducted.

Fellowship picnic

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

All Christians are invited.

Donations of games and food items for the children are being accepted.

There will be a community food table for sharing a favorite dish.

Call Delores, 751-2011 or 537-0396 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.

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.

Golden Years pageant

The Ms. Senior Golden Years pageant will be held 7 p.m. June 14 at the Saddle West Casino.

Tickets are $15 for reserved seating and $10 for regular seating.

Tickets may be purchased at Saddle West, from contestants, from Queen's Court members or by calling 727-7011 or e-mailing ntsmsgy@pahrump.com.

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.

Mammovan

The Nevada Helath Centers mammovan will be in Pahrump June 16-18 at the Bob Ruud Community Center.

Hours are:

June 16 --10-3:15 p.m.

June 17 -- 8:15-3:15 p.m.

June 18 -- 8:15-1:45 p.m.

They will be closed for lunch 12-12:45 p.m. each day.

Call 877-581-6266 to make an appointment.

Hospice cell phone collection

Nathan Adelson Hospice is still working with Collective Good collecting unused cell phones to raise funds and to save the environment. This ongoing project is being reignited for 2008 with the hopes of clearing everyone's closets and dresser drawers of old cell phones.

Drop off places for cell phones have been identified and collection boxes put in place for the convenience of everyone looking for a way of disposing unwanted, out-of-date cell phones. Community partners are Pahrump Valley Chamber of Commerce, CC's Beauty Zone, Charleston Peak RV Park at the Winery, Wells Fargo Bank, Martinizing Dry Cleaners, Nevada Federal Credit Union, Valley Electric and Nathan Adelson Hospice.

For more information about recycling old cell phones, call Tonya Brum, event/community relations coordinator for Nathan Adelson Hospice at 751-5601.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.