Nye County Democrats

The Nye County Democrats held executive board elections in Tonopah, April 4.

County Chair: Bonnie Swadling

First vice: David Bennett

Second vice: Cynthia (C.J.) Ross

Treasurer: Joyce Call

The next meeting of the central committee will be 6:30 p.m. April 27 in the Bob Ruud Community Center.

Register community events

There is a new community calendar Web site where anyone can post events.

Go to www.pahrumpcommunitycalendar.com or contact paula@pahrumpcommunitycalendar.com.

Teen night

St. Martin's in the Desert Episcopal Church, the Boys and Girls Club and NyE Communities Coalition will sponsor a teen night 6-9 p.m. at the Boys and Girls Club.

Middle school- through high school-age youth are invited out for a night of free food, karaoke and games.

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

Community meeting

The Nevada Test Site Community Advisory Board will hold a meeting in Pahrump at 6 p.m. May 6 at the Bob Ruud Community Center.

The guest speaker will be Ruth Weiner, from Sandia National Laboratories, who will give a presentation on the RADTRAN computer modeling program of radioactive transportation routes.

Laureate Omicron

The Laureate Omicron chapter of Beta Sigma Phi will meet at 1:30 p.m. April 13 in the home of Ladene Urban who will present the cultural program "Recipe for Friendship."

Plans are being made to attend the founders day luncheon on April 25.

Call 751-9689 for more information.

ARES yard sale

The local chapter of ARES/RACES will have a yard sale 8-2 p.m. April 17 and 18, at 2651 E. Dandelion St.

No early birds.

ARES/RACES is a nonprofit, all volunteer group providing emergency and public service communications.

The proceeds will help purchase equipment needed to provide effective communications.

Call 727-9167 for more information.

Free child care for job hunters

Child's Play Learning Center is offering free "drop-in" child care for those seeking employment.

The service will begin April 20 . A current immunization record is required and space is limited.

Two hours is the maximum service and two visits per child.

Call 727-2525 for more information.

DAV relocated

The Disabled American Veterans service officer, Reggie Knight, has relocated his offices to Desert View Hospital, 360 S. Lola Lane. The hours remain the same.

Easter services

* Pahrump Valley United Methodist Church

April 5 -- Palm Sunday worship, 10 a.m.; Last Supper Reenactment, 7 p.m.

April 9 -- Maundy Thursday worship and communion, 7 p.m.

April 10 -- Good Friday worship, noon.

April 12 -- Easter sunrise services, Petrack Park, 6 a.m.; worship, 10 a.m.

* First Southern Baptist Church

April 12 -- Sunrise service, 6:30 a.m. with a continental breakfast, immediately following; morning bible classes, 9:45 a.m.; "In the Presence of Jehovah," a presentation by the choir, 11 a.m.

* St. Martin's in the Desert Episcopal Church

April 8 -- Services, 6 p.m.

April 9 -- Maundy Thursday, 6 p.m.

April 10 -- Good Friday, noon

April 12 -- Easter services, 10:30 a.m.

* Saved by Grace Lutheran Church

April 10 -- Good Friday, Seven words of the cross, 7:30 p.m.

April 12 -- Traditional service, 9 a.m.; contemporary service, 11 a.m. No Christian education classes. Communion will be held at both services.

The church meets at 1521 E. Idaho St., in the multi-purpose room.

Everyone is welcome.

* South Valley Southern Baptist Church

April 12 -- Sunrise services, 6:30 a.m., in the Prayer Garden.

The Church is located at 7050 Homestead Road. Everyone is welcome.

Beta Xi and Laureate Omicron

The Beta Xi and Laureate Omicron chapters of Beta Sigma Phi will come together at 11:30 a.m. April 25 to celebrate the 78th anniversary of Beta Sigma Phi.

The meeting/luncheon will be held at Desert Greens Club house.

A woman of the year from each chapter will be honored.

Members and members at large are invited.

Call 727-4678 for reservations.

DAR meets

The Pahrump Springs chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution will meet at 10 a.m., April 8 in the Pahrump Community Library.

The chapter will share family memories as a program.

Call Cynthia Sepulveda, 727-9297, for more information.

Pahrump Gunfighters

The Pahrump Gunfighters will meet at 10 a.m. April 11 in the Bob Ruud Community Center.

The gunfighters are always looking for new faces and those interested should attend the meeting. It's the big chance to get all dressed up and show off acting skills.

Call 751-2667 for more information.

Family to Family Calendar

The schedule for Family to Family Connection for February.

April 10 -- Office closed.

April 14 -- Teen parenting class, 2-4 p.m.

April 15 -- Family vehicle safety class, 10 a.m., registration and fee required.

April 17 -- Handling sibling rivalry, anger and temper tantrums, 10 a.m.

April 24 -- Family day, noon-2 p.m., Pahrump Community Library.

April 27 -- Kindergarten roundup at Bob Ruud Center, 9-2 p.m.

April 29-29 -- Office closed.

April 30 -- Food pantry, Amargosa Senior Center, 1-3 p.m.

April 30 -- Nurturing parenting class, Amargosa Apostolic Church, 10 a.m.

Tuesdays -- Nurturing Parent class, 1-3 p.m., Spanish.

Wednesdays -- Nurturing Parent class, 1-3 p.m., English.

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.

Women's self-defense class

The Nye County Sheriff's Office and Homeland Heroes will present another two-day women's self defense class 8-4 p.m. April 9 and 10 at the Bob Ruud Community Center.

Learn what to do and what not to do to protect yourself in a viable situation.

Call 513-8636 for more information and to reserve a space.

P.O.S.S. events

* The Pahrump Open Schooling Show grooming clinic was rescheduled to 9:30 a.m. April 11, 3440 N. Linda St.

The cost is $10 for non-members and free to members.

Kendelle Wilke will be the grooming tech.

To bring a horse, call 702-639-7952.

* The general meeting will be at 7 p.m., April 14 at Wulfy's. Call Gayle, 537-2537, for more information

* The first show of the year will begin at 9 a.m. April 25 in McCullough Arena.

The judge will be Dave Hill from Las Vegas.

Entry forms are available at www.pvhorse.com.

Call Gayle, 537-2537, for more information.

Masonic breakfast

The Pahrump Masonic Lodge will host another fundraiser breakfast 8 a.m.- noon, April 11 at the lodge, 281 Gemini Dr.

Ham and cheese omelettes, cowboy potatoes and toast will be on the menu. Donation is $5 for adults and $3 for children under 12. The event is open to the public.

The proceeds benefit the scholarship fund.

Call 537-6988 for more information.

Girl Scouts day camp

The Girl Scouts of Pahrump will have the annual spring break day camp 4-7 p.m. April 13-15 at Honeysuckle Park.

The theme is safari.

The cost will be $35 for registered Girl Scouts and $45 for non-registered Girl Scouts.

Spots are open for all girls K-5 and program aides 6-12.

Registration ends when the day camp is full.

No registration will be taken at Honeysuckle Park.

Call 702-324-3285 or e-mail hettingerj@hotmail.com or call 800-762-6032 to register.

AARP safe driving class

The AARP will how a two-day safe driving class April 22-23.

Call 751-2771 to reserve a space.

Chamber calendar

* PVCC Insurance Program for members only

The Business to Business Luncheon will be 11:45 a.m., April 13 in the events center of the Pahrump Nugget.

The luncheon is co-sponsored by Anthem Blue Cross & Blue Shield.

The cost is $10 for members and $20 for non-members.

R.S.V.P. by April 6, 727-5800, ask for Nancy.

* Biz Expo kick-off and membership mixer

There will be a kick-off breakfast and mixer at 8:30 a.m., April 23 in the events center of the Pahrump Nugget.

Biz Expo exhibitors admitted free with a ticket.

The keynote speaker will be Tom Saitta, business owner/entrepreneur/entertainer.

The cost is $10 for members not exhibiting in the Expo and $20 for non-members.

R.S.V.P. to Nancy, 727-5800, by April 17.

* Vendors, there's still time

The 11th annual Biz Expo will be April 24 and 25 in the Pahrump Nugget Events Center. This is the premier event sponsored by the chamber and it is a great time to showcase a business to the community. Admission to the public is free.

PVCC members should contact the chamber, 727-5800, to reserve a space.

* Biz Expo April 24-25

This is the largest trade show in rural Southern Nevada.

The hours will be noon-7 p.m., Friday and 9-7 p.m., Saturday. Admission is free.

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.

Meet the Ombudsman

LAS VEGAS -- The real estate division has scheduled "Meet the Ombudsman" event at 11 a.m. April 17 in the Pahrump Senior Center.

Sessions last for about two hours.

The events are designed to help homeowners association residents understand their rights and responsibilities and the role of the Nevada Office of the Ombudsman in resolving disputes.

Ombudsman Lindsay Waite and education officer, Nick Haley will present information on services.

HOA residents will learn how to conduct business and be able to ask questions.

Make reservations by calling 702-486-4480 or visit www.red.state.nv.us/CIC/cic_home.htm.

CPR and first aid classes

The Pahrump Valley Fire Rescue Services will hold CPR and first aid classes 6-9 p.m. on the first and third Tuesday and Wednesday of each month.

The cost is $20 each class and class size is limited.

Call 727-5658, ext. 224 to register.