Collecting shoes

The Nye Communities Coalition Youth Organization is collecting gently worn shoes to donate to No to Abuse and the Salvation Army.

Donations may be dropped off between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday-Friday, 2280 E. Calvada Blvd., Suite 103.

Call 727-9970 for more information.

Job seekers 55 and over

AARP Foundation Worksearch has part-time temporary positions in Pahrump for persons getting back into the job market.

Income restrictions apply.

Register at JobConnect, 2101 Calvada Blvd.

Ask for the AARP enrollment coordinator.

Seniors bus trip to Laughlin

The Pahrump Senior Center will sponsor a bus trip to Laughlin on March 26.

The bus will leave the VFW Post 10054 on Homestead Road at 8:15 a.m. and make a trip to the Golden Nugget in Laughlin for a fun-filled day.

The return trip will leave the Golden Nugget in Lauglin at 5:15 p.m. and arrive back at the VFW at 8:15 p.m.

Reservations are a must. The deadline is March 24 and there will be no refunds.

Call the Senior Center, 727-5008, for more information and reservations.

Pahrump Film Festival

The Pahrump Fim Festival is shooting a homemade Sci-fi comedy in Pahrump.

People who can memorize lines and are reliable are needed.

Send a short biography and a photo to: Pahrump Film Festival, P.O. Box 5303, Pahrump, NV 89041.

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.

Family to Family Calendar

The March class schedule for Family to Family Connection, 160 S. Emery, is as follows:

March 24 -- scrapbooking, 1-2 p.m.

March 25 -- car seat safety check, call for appointment.

March 27 -- family vehicle safety class, 3:45 p.m., registration required and there is a fee.

March 28 -- explore and learn playgroup, 11 a.m.

March 31 -- scrapbooking, 1-2 p.m.

Play group is at 1 p.m. every Thursday.

Resource Lending Library is open from 9- 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

For car seat safety checks or assistance with Nevada Check-up applications, please call for an appointment. Call 751-5898 (se habla español), for more information.

Nye Goldseekers trip

The Nye County Goldseekers will head for Johnnie this weekend.

Members will meet 8 a.m., at Burger King.

Newbies should check the Web site for information, seepahrumpwithandy.com, and follow the links.

Model railroad club meets

The Pahrump Valley Model Railroad Club will meet at 9 a.m., March 22 in the United Methodist Church, 1300 E. Hwy. 372.

Train interest of all gauges are welcome. Bring ideas and items to share.

Call 751-0311 for more information.

Drawing the nude workshop

There will be a workshop on variations in drawing the nude with artist Jehane Rucquoi beginning at 9 a.m., March 29 at Tecopa Hot Springs Resort.

Rucquoi is a painter and has been an artist since childhood. Originally from Belgium, she has studied art around the world including New York, Florence and Beijing.

The class size is limited to 10 and the cost is $50 for the full day. Price includes model fee.

Bring large newsprint pad or sheets with solid backing 29 x 22, clips to hold the paper, charcoal, soft rags and a kneaded eraser.

Pack your lunch or eat at the bistro. Model poses 9-12 noon and again 2-4 p.m.

Call 760-852-4420 for more information and reservations.

Stimulus package tax help

The Pahrump Tax Aides will be preparing the necessary tax returns for the Economic Stimulus Package payment for persons who normally do not have to file a tax return.

The free service will be offered 9-3 p.m., on special Fridays in March. Appointments are necessary.

Call 727-4258 for more information and to set an appointment.

Singles Club meets

The Pahrump Singles Friendship Club will meet for lunch at noon, March 21 at My Thai Restaurant on South Pahrump Valley Boulevard and Manse Road.

To make a reservation, call Susan, 537-1343.

For more information on the club, call Marion, 727-0253.

Car wash

The Cinderella Girls are holding a car wash 10:30 a.m.- whenever, March 22 in the Eve N Keel parking lot.

Call 751-2932 for more information.

PAC quarterly meeting

The Pahrump Arts Council will hold the quarterly general membership meeting 9:30-noon, March 22 at the Pahrump Community Library.

Come for the social hour and a brief meeting with new information on the arts in the community.

Artists in all media types are invited to bring a sample for the show-and-tell portion of the meeting.

Call 751-6776 for more information.

Nobles ladies

The Nobles Ladies will meet for lunch at 11:30 a.m., March 26, Pahrump Cafe on Blagg Road south of Bell Vista Avenue.

Call 727-0249 for more information and reservations.

MLK scholarship application

The scholarship application for the Martin Luther King Jr. award will be available March 28 at Pahrump Valley High School and Pahrump Community Library.

Call Delores at 537-0396 for more information.

Teen night

The Nye County Communities Coalition and St. Martin's in the Desert Episcopal Church will host a teen night 6-9 p.m., March 28 at Seemoore's Too.

Middle school through high school aged students are invited for free food, karaoke and games.

Call 537-1115 or 727-9970 for more information.

Western Day

The Around the World Lodge will present a Western Day 2-6 p.m., March 29 at the property at Highway 160 and Simkins Road.

There will be performances by the Pahrump Gunfighters, cowboy poetry, magic show, cowboy Elvis and a best costume contest.

There will be chili, cornbread and apple pie available.

Call 751-3458 for more information.

Community fellowship

The Church of the Redeemed with Pastor Vivian Chess and Pastor Stan Goldsby are hosting the restart of the 5th Sunday Sing.

This time, it will be called the 5th Sunday Fellowship.

The services will be held at 6 p.m., March 30 at the Bob Ruud Community Center.

All valley churches are invited to come together in praise of the Lord.

Spring rummage sale

Spring is coming. It's time to clear out those closets and the garage.

Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church will hold the spring rummage sale, 9-4 p.m., Friday, April 4 and 9-3 p.m., April 5 at the church, 650 S. Blagg Road, between Wilson Road and Highway 372.

Set-up will be April 2 and 3.

For more information or help getting your items to the church, call 727-8478.

Chinese auction

Our Lady of the Valley Catholic Church will hold a Chinese auction at 2 p.m., April 6 at the church.

Admission is $5 and includes on sheet of tickets, cake and coffee.

Additional sheets of tickets are available for $3 each.

Preview is 2-3 p.m.

All proceeds go to the mortgage debt reduction fund.

Call 727-4044 for more information.

Genealogical Society meets

The Pahrump Genealogical Society will meet 6:30 p.m., April 3 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, corner of West and Wilson.

The speaker will be Brian Brown of China Ranch to show slides and speak about his ancestors who were early settlers of the Shoshone area.

Visitors are welcome.

Social hour begins at 6:30 p.m and the program begins at 7 p.m. The business meeting will conclude the event.

Call 751-2175 for more information.

Art & Sol needs vendors

Art & Sol 2008 is looking for vendors wanting booth space at this year's event.

The deadline for artists is April 15.

All booths are indoors and all spaces measure 8 x 10.

The event is being held at the Pahrump Nugget.

Please call Dorothy at 751-4608 to reserve space or to get more information.

Show and Shine

Valley Cruisers of Pahrump will present the 13th annual Over the Hump to Pahrump Show and Shine auto parts swap meet April 19 at Petrack Park.

Early registration is 6 p.m., April 18 and the swap meet starts at 8 a.m. April 19.

Call 910-3076 or 727-6242 for more information.

VEA Scholarship program

Valley Electric Association will award six educational scholarships to assist qualified individuals in furthering their education.

Two full-time vocational/technical scholarships and two part-time continuing education scholarships will be awarded.

Visit the Web site, www.vea.coop for more information or stop by the office for an application.

Glamour photo shoot

The Cinderella Girl Scholarship Program will have a glamour photo shoot by Enfocus Photography 10 a.m. to 7:15 p.m., May 3, at Seemoore's Too.

Costs must be pre-paid and are $19.95 for a complete session, plus a 10 x 13 portrait for one person. Additional guests are $9.95.

Appointment are available all day.

Call Ashley at 751-2932 for more information.

NARFE meets

The National Active and Retired Federal Employees meets at 1 p.m., March 27 at the Bob Ruud Community Center, Room B.

Call 751-5276 for more information.

Kitchen table meeting

There will be a public meeting with Nevada Attorney General Catherine Cortez Masto at 11:30 a.m., March 26 at the Pahrump Senior Center, 1370 W. Basin Rd.

The topics will include identity theft, domestic violence, senior protection, child advocacy, consumer protection and fraud prevention.

Hawaii Club meets

The newly organized Onipa'a O Hawaii Club of Pahrump will have a potluck luncheon at noon, March 30.

Call Meg, 775-990-4442 or Jowette, 537-2356 for details.

Gospel sing

The South Valley Southern Baptist Church will host an old fashioned gospel sing at 7 p.m., March 30, 7050 Homestead Road.

Call 537-6142 for more information.

High Desert Bead & Fiber Artists

The High Desert Bead & Fiber Artists Society for adults has changed their meeting place.

The club still meets every Tuesday, from 10:30-1:30 p.m.

All adults interested in learning beading will be welcome.

February and March classes include a multi-layer ribbon necklace and a four-week class on an ornate woven necklace.

Pre-registration is required.

Call Bonnie Cristi at 751-8896 for more information.

IHOBF recital

The International House of Blues Foundation invites the public to "The Blues Schoolhouse" and a concert recital for the Positive Action and Methodologies Prevention programs at 9 a.m., April 9, Mandalay Bay, Las Vegas.

The IHOBF Action for the Art Initiative raises awareness about the importance of the arts and creates opportunities for students to exhibit/perform their artistic creations.

All participants and audience members must have a signed media waiver to attend.

Call 537-6555 for more information.

Landscape tour

The Parump Valley Garden Club second annual landscape tour will be April 26.

Applications are being accepted for homes to be included in the tour.

If you have done something interesting to your yard, either yourself or with a professional, contact Carla at 751-0532. Feb. 15 is the deadline for consideration.

Bull ride needs vendors

The PBR Enterprise Rent-A-Car Tour has room for vendors at the show to be held May 3, at McCullough Arena.

For more information, go to www.silverstaterodeo.com or call 751-1094.