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.

Singles meet

The Pahrump Singles Friendship Club will meet for dinner at 5 p.m. May 14, at the Pahrump Cafe, 2610 N. Blagg Road.

For reservations call Jim C., 727-1482. For more information about the club, call Marion, 727-0253.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Fashion show

The Red Hot and Purple Passionate Pahrumpians will have a fashion show 10-1 p.m. May 17, at Desert Greens clubhouse.

Fashions will be presented by Sunflower Fashions.

A speaker from the Las Vegas American Heart Association will discuss strokes and heart health for women over 50.

Tickets are $10 and $5 of that will go to the American Heart Association.

Refreshments and snacks will be served.

This is the official birthday party for the club and is open to all Red Hat and Pink Hat members and the public.

Call 751-4992 for more information.

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.

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 more information and reservations.

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 Saturdays at McCullough Arena.

Call Alice Rossington, 751-0911 or e-mail ajgr@air-internet.com 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.

Caregiver training

Nathan Adelson Hospice will hold a two-day training seminar to teach individuals to be caregivers in a home or hospice environment.

The classes are 8-4 p.m. May 15-16, Desert View Regional Medical Center training room.

For more information, call 751-5601.

Teen night

The Nye Communities Coalition and St. Martin's in the Desert Episcopal Church will host a teen night 6-9 p.m. Friday, May 16 at Seemoore's Too.

Middle school through high school students are invited to an evening of free food, karaoke and games.

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

4-H Reptile Club meets

The first meeting of the 4-H Reptile Club will be 4 p.m. May 17 in the 4-H building, Cooperative Extension, 1651 E. Calvada Blvd.

Meetings will be the third Saturday of each month and membership is $1 per year.

For more information, call Gail, 537-6909 or Debby, 727-5532.

Laureate Omicron

The Laureate Omicron chapter of Beta Sigma Phi will meet Monday at the home of Vickie Brady.

The cultural program is "Recycling" and will be presented by Ladene Urban.

An ice cream social will follow the meeting.

Call 751-9689 for more information.

Eastern Star meets

The Stardust chapter No. 32 will meet at 7:30 p.m. May 20, Masonic Lodge, 281 Gemini Road.

This will be a memorial meeting to remember those who lost their lives defending the country and the members who have died since the chapter's 25th birthday.

For more information, call 751-2471.

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 seniors and children's knitting programs.

Contact Kathy Silverton at 1-866-472-6903 or email StitchFromHeart@aol.com to volunteer or 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 are $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.

Bilingual story time

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

Self-defense class

The Nye County Sheriff's Office and Homeland Heroes will offer two opportunities to take the two-day women's self-defense class free of charge.

The classes will be 8-4 p.m. May 22 and 23 at the Desert View Regional Medical Center, or June 12 and 13 at Bob Ruud Community Center.

The no-nonsense class is taught by Nye County law enforcement officers.

Participants will learn what to watch for and how to be aware of their surroundings; what to do if surprised by an attack; how to get away from an attacker; what not to do when attacked; what to do when attacked and how to neutralize an attacker.

For more information or to register, call Denise, 513-8636.

Model train meeting

The Pahrump Valley Model Railroad Club will meet 9 a.m. May 24, at the United Methodist Church, 1300 E. Highway 372.

A speaker is scheduled.

All train engineers and conductors are welcome.

Call 537-1424 for more information.

Model train show and sell

The Pahrump Valley Model Railroad Club will meet 10 a.m. May 24, at the United Methodist Church, 1300 E. Highway 372.

This portion of the meeting is open to the public.

Bring old model trains, sets, single cars, badges, books or photos to trade or sell.

Call 537-1424 for more information.

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.

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."

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 (B)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 gust 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.

Vision Board workshop

The Vision Board will hold a visual tool workshop meant to begin manifesting dreams into reality 12-2 p.m. May 25, Universal Wisdom Church, 1230 S. Loop Road.

Call 727-0999 for more information.

Memorial Day service

The G.G. Sweet Veterans Memorial Park will host the annual Memorial Day service at 9:30 a.m. Monday, May 26, at the park, Gamebird Road and Money Street.

The service will honor Cpl. Hazel Wagenhoffer, a Pahrump World War II veteran and Master Gunnery Sgt. Robert Heine, a Marine Corps veteran of Korea and Vietnam.

Wagenhoffer will be the first woman Marine to be interred at Sweet's Park.

Ashes of both veterans will be placed down the burial tube by family members.

The color guard will be provided by the Pahrump Valley High School JROTC and the honor guard and burial flag presentations will be performed by Las Vegas USMCR Weapons Platoon and I and I staff.

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 auto insurance discounts, call your agent.

To register, call Tom 727-3858.

DAV dinner

The Disabled American Veterans will hold the monthly dinner 5-7 p.m. May 30 at the VFW Hall, 4651 Homestead Road.

Cactus Jack stew, biscuits and dessert is $6 per person.

All proceeds go to aide the community's disabled vets.

Benefit concert

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

Serene, Dac & Cali withDeal 'N Records and Iscariot Syndrome will perform.

Proceeds go to benefit the Cinderella Girls Scholarship Program.

Call 727-3838 for more information.

Computer users meet

The Pahrump Computer Users will meet 1 p.m. Monday, June 2, in the large meeting room of the Pahrump Community Library.

The program will be "Considerations for Developing Your Personal Memoires" and "Internet Access Options in Pahrump."

The meeting is open to the public. Call 727-1246 or e-mail don@dnorvell.com for more information.

Family to Family Calendar

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

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.

Digital 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.