DAR meets

The Pahrump Springs chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution will meet at 10 a.m., April 9 at the Pahrump Community Library.

A report on the 83rd annual state conference will be presented.

Anyone interested in the program or would like information can call Jerri Smythe, 727-1650.

Craft fair

The VFW Post 10054 will have a craft fair 7-3 p.m., April 13 at the VFW hall, 4651 S. Homestead Road.

Bring handmade crafts to sell. Rental space is $7, bring your own table or $10 to rent one at the VFW.

Contact Hilda Hansen 727-6072, 10-3 p.m., Monday-Wednesday to sign-up.

AGLOW

Pahrump AGLOW will hold a meeting 9:30-11:30 a.m., April 19 at The Rock Vineyard Church (across from Smith's), 1370 E. Matthew Lane.

Gracie Eyherabide will be the speaker.

Childcare will be provided. Call 727-5181 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.

Call Dorothy now 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.

Marines League convention

The Marine Corps League Nevada State Convention will be held May 9-11, at Saddle West Hotel and Casino.

Local Marines are soliciting ads for printing in the program book.

Please make checks payable to The Marine Corps League Detachment 1199, c/o Ed Cima, P. O. Box 5481, Pahrump, NV 89041.

Call 727-1193 or 910-9345 for more information.

VEA Y.E.S. Camp

Valley Electric Association invites all high school sophomores and juniors to join the Youth Energy Seminar Leadership Camp July 14-18, in Boreal Ridge, Calif.

Students will learn informal personal power, teamwork, elements and characteristics of leadership and about themselves.

Call Dave Valdes, 727-6125 or the VEA office, 727-5312 for more information and applications.

Family to Family

Calendar

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

April 1 -- FSNP nutrition class, 2-3 p.m.

April 8 -- FSNP nutrition class, 2-3 p.m.

April 11 -- Nevada Early Intervention Services explore and learn playgroup, 11 a.m.

April 15 -- Teen parenting in collaboration with WIC, 2 p.m.

April 19 -- Family Day, noon-3 p.m.

April 22 -- FSNP nutrition class, 2-3 p.m.

April 25 -- Car seat safety check, call for appointment.

April 29 -- Parenting class in Amargosa, 10:30 a.m., 1794 N. Maverick.

Mondays is scrapbooking class 1-2 p.m.

Wednesdays is the Back to Basics parenting class at 3 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.

DAV meets

The Disabled American Veterans will hold the monthly dinner 5-7 p.m., Friday, March 28 at the VFW hall, 4651 Homestead Road.

Everyone is welcome to stop by for homemade spaghetti, salad, garlic bread and cookies for $6 per person.

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 Highway 160 and Simkins Road.

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

Chili, cornbread and apple pie will be available.

Call 751-3458 for more information.

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.

Appointments are available all day.

Call Ashley at 751-2932 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.

Spring rummage sale

St. Martin's in the Desert Episcopal Church will hold two rummage sales.

The first will be 8-4 p.m., March 29, 240 Duck Creek Rd. in Comstock Park.

The second will be 8-4 p.m., April 5 at the church, 631 W. Irene St.

Call 537-1115 for more information.

Pahrump Gunfighters

The Pahrump Valley Gunfighter's next performance will be at 1 p.m., March 30, 100 Stagecoach Road.

If interested in joining our troupe, please call the Rev. Joe at 537-1424.

Hawaii Club meets

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

All those planning to attend are asked to confirm by calling Meg, 775-990-4442 or Jowette, 537-2356 for details.

Community fellowship

The Church of the Redeemed with Pastor Vivian Chess and Pastor Stan Goldsby is 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.

Gospel sing date changed

The South Valley Southern Baptist Church has postponed the gospel sing to a later date.

Call 537-6142 for more information.

Usher Day celebration

There will be an annual Usher Day celebration at 3 p.m., March 30 at Church of the Harvest, 1670 W. Vondell St.

All are invited to come and fellowship.

Call 751-2011 for more information.

Stardust meets

The Stardust chapter No. 32 will meet at 7:30 p.m., April 1 at the Masonic Lodge, 281 Gemini Dr.

Two new members will be initiated.

The official visit of Ellie Duncan, worthy grand matron and Tom George, worthy grand patron and other grand officers will be at 10 a.m., March 30.

Tobacco-free skate

Skate for a tobacco-free community 6:30-9 p.m., Wednesday, April 2 at the Skate Zone.

Admission is $6 and includes skates and laser tag.

This is a fundraiser for the Nye Communities Coalition Youth Organization.

Call 727-9970 for more information.

Beta Sigma Phi meets

The Beta Xi chapter of Beta Sigma Phi will meet 6 p.m., April 2 in Jennifer's home.

There will be a discussion of contents for the boxes for the troops in Iraq.

All degrees welcome.

Call 727-0680 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.

Ms. Senior Nye County Pageant

The Ms. Senior Nye County Pageant for 2008 will be held April 4-5, at Saddle West Hotel and Casino.

Any ladies at the elegant age of 60 plus may enter. Everyone has a talent and dancers, singers, comediennes or any other stage performances are welcome.

The winner of the pageant will continue to the Ms. Senior Nevada State Pageant to be held at the Suncoast Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas at the end of August.

Call Scotty, 727-0309, or Val, 537-0468 for more information.

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.

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

Passover Seder

New Hope Fellowship will host a Passover Seder at 6 p.m., April 12.

Richard Hill of CJF Ministries will direct the service.

The program is open to all.

Call 751-1867 for more details and to reserve a place.

School volunteers luncheon

The Nye County School District will host the Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon in honor of volunteer hours donated to schools and the community.

The luncheon will be 11-1:30 p.m., April 19 in the Rosemary Clarke Middle School cafeteria, 4201 N. Blagg Rd.

The school board encourages volunteers to attend since this is a way of expressing gratitude for time given to the children and the community.

R.S.V.P. no later than April 4 to 727-7743 or 727-7743, ext. 258 or 259. The office is open 8 a.m.-noon.

Pet adoption

The Nye County Animal Shelter will sponsor a pet adoption 10-2 p.m., April 12 at Hollywood Video, 250 S. Hwy. 160.

The adoption fee for dogs is $64 and $36 for cats and kittens. Call 751-7020 for more information.

PAC art for youth classes

Art for Young People, sponsored by the Pahrump Arts Council in conjunction with the Pahrump Valley Museum, is sponsoring free art classes.

The classes are taught by fine artists, crafters and fiber artists.

The next class featuring fiber arts and drawing will be 11-2 p.m., April 26 at the PV Museum, on Basin Road.

All youth must be pre-registered and a parent or guardian must sign the student in and out.

Call 751-6776 for more information.

Free vehicle tow away

Desert Towing is offering a free towing service to help Pahrump residents clean up their property.

Removal of unwanted or abandoned vehicles is free of charge.

Call 751-1230 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.

Revival services

The Church of the Harvest, a non-denominational fellowship, will be holding a "Spring Cleaning Your Soul" revival at 6:30 p.m., April 25 and 26, 1670 W. Vondell St.

Doors open at 6 p.m.

Call 751-2011 for more information.

United Way golf tournament

The United Way of Pioneer Territory will hold the Jerome Pollock Memorial Golf Tournament on Saturday, April 19.

The scramble format with a shotgun start begins at 8 a.m. Registration begins at 7 a.m.

Saitta-Trudeau will sponsor the hole-in-one contest. Player sign-up deadline is April 11.

For additional information, call Ginny Berquist, 513-1929 or 751-2400.

Homeschool bowling league

The Pahrump Homeschool Bowling League is now taking sign-ups for the spring season.

The league is open to all homeschooled children ages 3-17 with parental consent.

The League will play 9 a.m., April 11 to June 20 with a bye week May 2.

The cost is $65 per bowler for the season and includes two games bowled per week, shoe rental, league bowler ID card, a pizza party on the last day and the award ceremony.

All bowlers will receive an award. To sign up or for more information call Veronica, 751-9324.

No cost prom dresses

Help for girls who need prom dresses can get assistance.

Call 727-9970 for complete information.

Found puppy

A puppy was found at the intersection of Bell Vista and Stephanie.

Call Sunny, 702-300-3781 to identify.

Missing speaker stand

At the memorial service for Mac McCullough, a Samson speaker stand was mistakenly removed after the service.

Call Ron Fairburn, 751-1804 for information.

Library offers Shakespeare

The Pahrump Community Library's Tumbleweed Tales Poetry Group is offering a new class.

"Shakespeare Made Simple" presents Shakespeare's plays in a way that makes it easier for all to understand.

The sessions will be 5-7 p.m., Tuesdays beginning April 8 at the library.

The first play will be "The Taming of the Shrew." Bring your own copy or copies will be provided by the library. The class is free.

Call 727-5930 for more information.

MLK scholarship

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.

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 a 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.

Computer users meet

The Pahrump Computer Users will meet at 1 p.m., April 7 at the Pahrump Community Library.

The program for April is "How to Tune-up Your Computer" and "What is a blog?"

For more information, call 727-1246.

Free tax aide service

IRS trained counselors will be offering their services at the Bob Ruud Community Center, Room B, Basin Road and Highway 160.

The goal is to provide free tax preparation and e-filing to young, low-income taxpayers and working seniors who may qualify for the earned income tax credit and may not be receiving it.

The volunteers will be available Wednesdays and Saturdays from 9 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. during the tax season through April 20.

Appointments are necessary.

Call 727-4258 or e-mail fordpayne@juno.com for an appointment and more information.

Worship services open

The Way Baptist Fellowship is now holding Sunday worship services at 9:30 a.m., 7120 S. Hafen Ranch Road (Hafen Elementary School). Children's Church is at 10 a.m.

Weekly Bible studies and youth group.

Call 727-5242 or 764-1096 for more information.