Alzheimer's support group

The Alzheimer's support group meets the second and fourth Wednesday of the month, UNLV Cooperative Extension Office, 1651 E. Calvada Blvd.

Call 702-248-2770 for more information.

PVCAT meeting

The Pahrump Valley Community Action Team will have a general meeting 7 p.m. May 21 at Great Basin College, Calvada Boulevard.

The sub-committees on education, beautification and public relations will each give a progress report.

The public is invited to attend or join one of the committees.

Call Marian, 727-3840 for more information.

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.

All train engineers and conductors are welcome.

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.

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.

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 guest 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.

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 12-2 p.m. May 25, Universal Wisdom Church, 1230 S. Loop Road.

Call 727-0999 for more information.

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.

Singles Friendship Club

The Pahrump Singles Friendship Club will celebrate birthdays at 5 p.m. May 22, Mountain View Casino.

Call Henry, 727-5294 to make reservations and Marion, 727-0253 for more information about the club.

NARFE meets

The National Active and Retires Federal Employees (NARFE) will meet 1 p.m. May 22 at the Bob Ruud Community Center, Room B.

Memorial Day ceremony

In honor of Memorial Day, the Pahrump Senior Center will have a ceremonial wreath presentation 11 a.m. May 23 at the Senior Center.

After the ceremony, veterans are invited to a luncheon sponsored by the Senior Center.

Call 727-5008 for more information.

VFW Memorial Day ceremony

The Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 10054 will have a Memorial Day ceremony, 9 a.m. May 26 in Chief Tecopa Cemetery.

Memorial Day is a solemn day set aside to honor fallen service members. Far too often, the nation as a whole, takes the freedoms Americans enjoy for granted. Those freedoms were paid with the lives of others few of us actually knew.

On Memorial Day, America will commemorate those who made the greatest sacrifice of all -- giving one life for another.

Call 727-6072 for more information.

DAV dinner

The Disabled American Veterans will hold the monthly dinner, 5-7 p.m. May 23 at the VFW on Homestead Road.

Everyone is welcome to drop by for Cactus Jack stew, biscuits and dessert for only $6.

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

Call 751-1528 for more information.

Summer basketball

The Nye County Sports Association is back with basketball for Nye County youth.

The program is open to youth ages 7-18.

Games will be played 5-9 p.m. June 7-Aug. 15.

Registration fee is $30.

Registration forms will be available at Pahrump schools or call Courtney Lewis, 702-237-5124 or 727-7651 or write, P.O.Box 3460, Pahrump, NV 89041.

Family to Family Calendar

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

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.

Garage sale fundraiser

The Rock Church will have a huge garage sale, 7-4 p.m., Friday, May 23 and Saturday, May 24, 2730 S. Dandelion.

Lots of appliances, furniture and miscellaneous items will be available.

All proceeds will benefit youth mission trips for The Rock Church.

Nobles' Ladies

The Nobles Ladies will meet for lunch 11:30 a.m. May 28 at Mountain View Casino.

For more information and reservations, call 727-0249.

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.

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.

Benefit concert

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

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

Proceeds go to benefit the Cinderella Girls Scholarship Program.

Call 727-3838 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 St. for more information and applications.

Bilingual story time

A bilingual story time for ages 2-10 will be offered, 10-11 a.m. June 13 through 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 or to volunteer.

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.

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.

Victorian Vixens Ladies Club

The Victorian Vixens Ladies Club will be traveling to China Ranch Date Farm for a Victorian picnic on May 31.

Any ladies who would like to attend should call Lady Sandra, 727-7113 or Lady Patricia, 751-8382 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.

Friends of the Library

The Pahrump Friends of the Library will meet at 9:15 a.m. June 7 in the conference room.

The speaker will be Judi Moreo discussing her book, "More than Enough." All are welcome.

Kiwanis yard sale

The Kiwanis Club of Pahrump Valley will have the annual yard sale 8-3 p.m. June 7 at the Bob Ruud Community Center.

Items can be dropped off or picked up.

Call Ken, 209-3751 or Vonda, 513-8952 for more information.

Vacation Bible School

The Calvary Chapel of Pahrump will hold Vacation Bible School for children 5 to 12 years old.

The school will be June 9 through June 13 at Calvary Chapel.

Call 751-8000 for more information.

Dance classes

The Artistic Centre will offer summer fun dance classes for ages 3-18.

Classes are available in combination tap and ballet, gymnastics, ballet, tap and jazz and hip hop.

Classes will begin June 4.

Stop by 921 S. Highway 160, Suite 407, to pick up a schedule or call 751-0880 for more information.

Goldfield Days

The historic Goldfield Days Celebration and Land Auction will be Aug. 15-17.

There will be a parade, live music and street dancing, staged shoot-outs, crafts, antiques, bus tours of Goldfield, a western barbecue and much more.

For more information, Call the Goldfield Chamber of Commerce, 775-485-3560.

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 Inspection and Instruction staff.

Nevada JobConnect

Do you need clothing for interviews? Nevada JobConnect has clothing for job seekers. Please call 537-2323 for more information.

The Nevada JobConnect workshop schedule is listed below:

Monday and Thursday -- Orientation, 9 a.m.;

Tuesday -- Readiness Workshop I, 9-11 a.m.; includes applications, resumes, cover letters, jobs and careers.

Wednesday -- Readiness Workshop II, 9-11 a.m.; includes first impressions, who employers are looking for and how to be the chosen one.

Call 537-2323 to sign-up.