Spring carnival

Hafen Ranch Elementary will have the annual Spring Carnival 11-2 p.m., May 10, Hafen Ranch Elementary, 7120 Hafen Ranch Road.

Activities include a blood drive, games, food, pony rides, face painting, K-9 demonstration, a firefighter demonstration, prizes, cake walk, silent auction, raffles, balloon animals, relay races, sheriff awards, a photo booth, and a dunk tank for Dr. Owens, the principal.

The event is hosted by the Hafen Elementary School Parent-Teacher Organization.

Call 513-4951 for more information.

Vendors wanted

The First Choice Pregnancy Center will hold the 2nd annual Caring Hearts Bazaar, a Mother's Day shopping spree, 9 a.m.-noon, May 10 at the Bob Rudd Community Center.

Those interested in a space at the bazaar should call Megan, 751-2229 by May 1.

Republican office needs volunteers

The Nye County Republican Central Committee opened its office May 1.

Volunteers are needed to man the office Monday-Friday at 1330 S. Highway 160 beside Quizno's.

All Republicans are welcome and anyone wanting to register may stop by the office. Call 513-8447, 727-2500 or 727-2537 for more information.

Family to Family Calendar

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

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

May 13 -- Sun safety, 1 p.m.

May 16 -- Family Vehicle Safety, 1 p.m., call to register.

May 20 -- Teen parenting class in collaboration with WIC, 2 p.m.

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

May 26 -- closed for Memorial Day.

May 27 -- Car seat safety check, call for appointment.

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.

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.

Still need volunteers

Rebuilding Together is still working on houses that qualified for repair help in Pahrump.

Again, the group will meet 8 a.m., May 10 in the parking lot at Saddle West for yard work and skilled electrical and plumbing.

Lunch is on Rebuilding Together.

Call 537-1343 for more information.

Poetry and coffee

The ongoing poetry and coffee meeting will be 10 a.m.-noon, May 10 at Lois Layne's Deli, off of Highway 160 on Basin Road at the corner of Dahlia.

Readings from the great poets will alternate with open mike.

Call 537-2111 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.

Mother's Day shopping spree

The First Choice Pregnancy Center will hold the 2nd annual Caring Hearts Bazaar 9 a.m.-noon, May 10, Bob Ruud Community Center.

Church rummage sale

Our Lady of the Valley Roman Catholic Church will hold a rummage sale 8-4 p.m. May 9 and 8-3 p.m. May 10 in the parish hall, 781 E. Gamebird Road.

Proceeds go to benefit the mortgage reduction fund.

Venture Crew yard sale

Venture Crew #808 will hold a yard sale May 10-11, 5551 Cline Street, near the west end of Country Place.

Items include plants, rocks and minerals.

Donations of saleable items and aluminum cans are being accepted.

Proceeds help fund high adventure outdoor activities for teens.

Call 727-8179 for more information.

Laureate Omicron

The Laureate Omicron chapter of Beta Sigma Phi will meet Monday at the home of Lynne Halbash.

The cultural program will be "Mother's Day."

New officers will be installed followed by a potluck luncheon.

Call 751-9689 for more information.

Stand for Children Day

The 9th annual Stand for Children Day/Teacher of the Year Program will be held at 11:30 a.m., May 10, Rosemary Clarke Middle School.

The following teachers were chosen as Teachers of the Year.

PVHS, Tracie Cornelius; RCMS, Carol Hunn; Hafen Elementary Jessica Jones; J.G. Johnson, Linda Sims; Manse Elementary, Carolin (Lin) Steele; Mt. Charleston Elementary, Keele McDaniel; Community Christian Academy, Dawn Alexander.

The community is invited to join them on May 10.

The program includes a luncheon, Teacher of the Year awards from each school and all youth entertainment.

Tickets are $10 each and may be purchased by calling 537-1115 or 727-9970.

DAR meeting

The Daughters of the American Revolution will hold the monthly meeting at 10 a.m., May 14, Pahrump Community Library.

The program will be Spring Traditions. New officers will be installed.

The next meeting will be Sept. 10.

Call 727-1650 for more information.

Book signing

Author Michael Hazard will be at the Pahrump Community Library 10-2 p.m. May 24 to sign his book, "The Sea's Fury: Rescue at Point Serenity."

This is a "...rousing good tale of rescue at sea..." "...a good Coast Guard book."

Vision board workshop

The Vision Board will hold a visual tool workshop meant to begin manifesting dreams into reality noon-2 p.m. May 25, Universal Wisdom Church, 1230 S. Loop Road.

Call 727-0999 for more information.

AARP special promotion

AARP Driver Safety Program will have a class 9-1 p.m., May 28-29.

A special promotion allows AARP members to register for $10 and bring a friend free of charge.

Register early, space is limited.

For autop insurance discounts, call your agent.

To register, call Tom 727-3858.

Benefit concert

The Cinderella Girls will sponsor a benefit concert at 7:30 p.m., May 31 at the Skate Zone.

Serene, Dac 'N Cali of Deal Records and Iscariot Syndrome will perform.

Proceeds go to benefit the Cinderella Girls Scholarship Program.

Call 727-3838 for more information.

Amargosa Days art/craft show

In conjunction with Amargosa Days, the Amargosa Valley Art Guild will hold the 6th annual art and craft show, 10-3 p.m., June 7, at the Amargosa Valley Community Center, 812 E. Amargosa Farm Road.

All artistic mediums are welcome.

Prizes will be awarded for best art, best heritage art, best fabric art and best display.

A $100 Holtz award will be presented for best of the best.

All entries must be homemade.

Swap meet items are not acceptable.

For more information, call Jan 775-372-1218.

Gymkhana canceled

The Gymkhana scheduled for June 7 has been canceled.

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

Sign up will be from 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 or 537-0474 or visit the Web site www.pvrrnv.blogspot.com for more information.

Bilingual storytime

A bilingual story time for ages 2-10 will be offered, 10-11 a.m. June 13-Aug. 1 at the Pahrump Community Library.

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.

Golden Years pageant

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

If you are 60-plus, you are welcome to participate.

This pageant is dedicated to enhancing the lives of seniors and those less fortunate in the community.

Call B.J. Hetrick-Irwin, 727-7011, for more information.

Toys for Tots coordinator

Reggie Knight is urgently seeking a replacement for himself as Toys for Tots coordinator.

The position is on a volunteer basis and is a nine-month commitment.

The volunteer will work under the direction of the Marine Corps Reserve.

Responsibilities are to plan, coordinate, organize and execute the annual toy collection.

Two weeks of expense-paid training is required.

Call 727-9970 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 87-581-6266 to make an appointment.

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.

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 at Petrack Park at 11 a.m., Aug. 10.

The reunion Web site is www.pvhsclassof88.com.

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.

RPEN meets

The Pahrump Chapter of the Retired Public Employees of Nevada will meet at 4 p.m., May 15, Pahrump Community Library.

Call 751-4782 for more information.

Digital photo art exhibit

The Digital photo class at Great Basin College will have an art exhibit 4:30-7 p.m., May 16 at the college.

Car wash

The Pahrump Valley Rough Riders will have a car wash 10-2 p.m., May 17 at the Rebel station next to Walgreens.

Tickets can be purchased in advance from any PVRR member. The cost is $10.

Call 209-4726 or 702-326-8505 for more information.

P.O.S.S. Schedule

The Pahrump Open Schooling Show dates are:

May 17, 9 a.m.;

June 28, 6 p.m.;

Sept. 13, 6 p.m. and

Oct. 25, 9 a.m.

Shows are held at McCulough Arena.

Call Alice Rossington, 751-0911 for more information.

AGLOW meets

AGLOW is an interdenominational international Christian women's organization providing opportunity for women to grow in faith and in service to others.

The next meeting will be 9:30 a.m., May 17 at the Rock Vineyard Church, 1370 Matthews Lane, beside Smith's.

This is a potluck meeting. Bring a favorite dish to share.

Child care will be provided.

Call 727-5181 for more information.

Bowl-a-thon fundraiser

The Desert View Regional Medical Center volunteer auxiliary will sponsor a bowl-a-thon to help raise money for the installation of a memorial/healing garden at the hospital. the event will be held 10-3 p.m., May 18 at the Nugget Bowl.

The cost is $20 per person and the fee includes shoes and three games of bowling.

All ages are welcome.

A charitable donation of $15 may be deducted on taxes.

Drawings will be held every hour, tickets at $1 each or six for $5.

For tickets and more information, call Lanny Shea, 751-7518 or Lori Hartwell, 751-6514.

Red Hat picnic

The 5th annual Red Hat Birthday Picnic will be May 19 at Campton Park.

There will be door prizes, raffle prizes and games.

The picnic is open to all Red Hatters and "wannabees."

Call 751-8382 or 702-610-8065 for more information and directions.

Art & Sol at the Nugget

The 14th annual Art & Sol will take place Memorial Day weekend 10-5 p.m., Saturday May 24 and 10-4 p.m., Sunday, May 25 at the Pahrump Nugget.

Admission is free.

All fine artisans will show and sell their wares in fine art, crafts, fiber arts and more.

Art & Sol is sponsored by the Pahrump Arts Council, 751-6776.

For more information, call Dorothy, 751-4608.