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.

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.

Family to Family Calendar

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

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.

Vendors for Chili Cook-off

The Chamber of Commerce still has space open for vendors to sell their wares at the Chili Cook-off on May 17.

In addition to the cook-off there will be a Civil War reenactment, food, entertainment and fun for the whole family.

Booth space is $30. The event will begin at 10 a.m. and end around 5 p.m.,

For more information, call 727-5800.

Homeland Heroes dinner

The Homeland Heroes will sponsor dinner, 5-7 p.m., May 9, VFW Post 10054, 4651 Homestead Road.

Beef stroganoff over egg noodles, green salad, veggies, dinner rolls and dessert is on the menu. The cost is $6 per person.

Call 727-6072 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.

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.

Senior Olympics

The Pahrump Senior Olympics coordinator meeting will be at 2 p.m., May 12, First Move Fitness.

Anyone interested in helping or participating in the 2008 Senior Olympics is encouraged to attend.

Call 537-2532 for more information.

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.

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.

Accepting applications

New Hope Christian Academy is accepting applications for Kindergarten enrollment through grade 12.

Call 751-1867 or go by 781 West Street for more information and applications.

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.

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.

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.

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 my be deducted on taxes.

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

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

Shoes and sock 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.

Emergency services training

Nye County Emergency Management Services will hold a training exercise 1-5 p.m., May 17, A Avenue South in Beatty. Call 751-4279 for more information.

Toastmasters

The Pahrump Valley Toastmasters meets at 6:30 p.m. the first and third Wednesday of every month.

The meetings are held at Laduke Team Realty, 1271 S. Highway 160, Suite C.

Toastmasters International is a nonprofit organization for learning how to speak comfortably in public.

Call 727-9994 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.

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.

P.O.S.S. winners

The Pahrump Open Schooling Shows winners in their last event this past weekend.

Open 18 and over, Stephanie Tetreault; Open 17 and under, Jared Groene; Open 18 and over Walk/Trot, Pam Gatling; Open 17 and under, Elisabeth Anderson and Mini Horse, Gayle Baker.

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.

Soroptimists dinner/dance

Soroptimists International Pahrump Valley will host a springtime dinner/dance, 6 p.m., May 17 Charleston Peak Clubhouse at the winery.

The event will be for members and their spouses to get to know each other and introduce club members to the community.

There will be a no host bar, entertainment and a silent auction.

Call 513-3801 or 751-7805 for information and reservations.