Meet the Ombudsman

LAS VEGAS -- The real estate division has scheduled "Meet the Ombudsman" event at 11 a.m. April 17 in the Bob Ruud Community 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.

Food drive

Nye County Emergency Services will hold a food drive 10-2 p.m.; April 24 in the parking lot of Smith's Food and Drug on Highway 160.

Volunteers will be collecting non-perishable items including peanut butter, rice, jellies, noodles and canned meats, fruit, soups and vegetables in an effort to keep the food banks full.

There will be disaster preparedness information available as well.

Call 751-4279 for more information.

Family to Family Calendar

The schedule for Family to Family Connection for February.

April 17 \0x2014 Handling sibling rivalry, anger and temper tantrums, 10 a.m.

April 24 \0x2014 Family day, noon-2 p.m., Pahrump Community Library.

April 27 \0x2014 Kindergarten roundup at Bob Ruud Center, 9-2 p.m.

April 29-29 \0x2014 Office closed.

April 30 \0x2014 Food pantry, Amargosa Senior Center, 1-3 p.m.

April 30 \0x2014 Nurturing parenting class, Amargosa Apostolic Church, 10 a.m.

Tuesdays \0x2014 Nurturing Parent class, 1-3 p.m., Spanish.

Wednesdays \0x2014 Nurturing Parent class, 1-3 p.m., English.

Thursdays \0x2014 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.

Messianic Bible study

There is a meeting every Sunday at 6 p.m., for the study of \0x201CThe Jewishness of Jesus\0x201D with Rabbi Oppenheim or Paul Cohen at 2570 Idlewild St.

Call 751-6106 for more information.

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Manse Elementary fundraiser

Manse Elementary School will hold a fundraiser 7-11 a.m. April 25 at the school.

Among the many items for sale will be household and office supplies and scrapbooking materials.

All items were donated and most are brand new. Nothing will be over $5.

Skate against cancer

Pahrump Valley High School will host a fundraiser from 5:30-8:30 p.m. April 26 at Skate Zone.

This event is open to everyone and is to raise money for our Relay for Life team.

Cost is $5 and all monies raised will go to the American Cancer Society.

Those interested in joining the team, contact Reva at 727-0911 or stop by the Skate Zone on April 26.

Donations are accepted.

For more information visit the team Web site at www.relayforlife.org/pahrumpnv.

Vidalia onions

The Shriners of Pahrump Valley will have sweet vidalia onions for sale at Walmart, Ace Hardware and Smith\0x2019s Food and Drug the first week in May.

Coin Club meets

The recently formed Pahrump Valley Coin Club will meet at 10 a.m. May 2 in the UNR Cooperative Extension office, corner of Dandelion Street and Calvada Boulevard.

The meetings are open to anyone interested in coins, paper money, token, medals, ancient coins and gold coins.

\0x00Eastern Star yard sale

Stardust chapter No. 32 will have a huge yard sale 8-2 p.m. April 17 and 18 at 1901 Isaac St., off of Leslie Street, between Basin and Irene streets.

Friendship Night for all Southern Nevada OES chapters will be 7:30 p.m., April 21 at the lodge, 281, Gemini Dr.

Free child care for job hunters

Child\0x2019s Play Learning Center is offering free \0x201Cdrop-in\0x201D 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.

Chamber calendar

\0x2022 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.

\0x2022 Vendors, there\0x2019s 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.

\0x2022 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.

Lions scholarships

The Pahrump Valley Lions Club is now accepting scholarship applications from seniors graduating Pahrump Valley High School in June 2009.

The deadline to submit completed applications is May 15.

To receive an application, call 727-9016 or write to: Pahrump Valley Lions Scholarships, P.O. Box 133, Pahrump, NV 89041.

For more information, call Sue Bai, 727-9016 or e-mail her, larrypbdg@air-internet.com.

Shots for tots

The Pahrump Rotary and the Nevada State Health Division will sponsor a shots for tots clinic 9-2 p.m. May 2 in the Pahrump Community Health Office, 250 N. Highway 160, Unit 6.

Bring the child\0x2019s immunization record.

Appointments are preferred and may be made by calling 751-7070.

Employment Seminar

Faith Fellowship will sponsor a free employment seminar, \0x201CHow to Land a Job in Las Vegas: Don\0x2019t Gamble with Your Career,\0x201D at 10 a.m. April 25 at the church, 925 S. Highway 160.

Guest speaker will be Scott Linklater to outline keys to landing a job and answer questions about job hunting.

Call 727-9183 for more information.

Help Rebuilding Together

Rebuilding Together, Pahrump Valley, will start work on two selected project homes at 8 a.m. May 2. The group meets in front of Home Depot.

Volunteers are needed and welcome.

Drinks and lunch will be provided for volunteers.

To participate, call 537-1343 and leave a first name and return phone number so plans can be made for drinks and food.

RCMS 6th grade orientation

Fifth grade students will attend a sixth grade orientation for the 2009-2010 school year 9-11:30 a.m., during the week of April 20-24.

Monday, Mt. Charleston Elementary; Tuesday, Floyd Elementary; Wednesday, J.G. Johnson Elementary; Thursday, Manse Elementary and Friday, Hafen Elementary.

Parents and guardians are welcome to attend but must stop by the front office to sign in no later than 8:50 a.m.

A second parent and student orientation will be at 6 p.m. April 20 for parents unable to attend the earlier sessions.

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The Southern California \0x201CChoir Boys\0x201D Motorcycle Club will visit Pahrump April 18.

The region VII event extends to Las Vegas and Pahrump.

Largely a veterans group, they will visit the G.G. Sweet Veterans Memorial Park at 11 a.m. Several new weapons displays at the museum will be featured.

Call 928-453-5147 for more information.

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P.O.S.S.

\0x2022 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.

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.

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Spring fling

Windrock Ranch and Pahrump Western Fellowship will hold church, a barbecue and a day of learning with your horse beginning at 10 a.m. April 26 at Windrock Ranch, 4779 W. Bell Vista Avenue.

There will be music by karaoke host Jimmy D and those attending church will receive a free ticket for a gift drawing.

There is a suggested donation of $5 for the barbecue, kids under 10 years old eat free.

Call Michael Taggart, 702-688-1682 for more information and to reserve space.

The event is limited to 60 persons.

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Pahrump tea party

Pahrump taxpayers tired of the federal government\0x2019s policies which are increasing national debt and mortgaging the future of future generations will gather in protest 1-3 p.m. April 18 at 1330 Highway 160, next to Saddle West.

There will be food, speakers and fun.

Gold Seekers meet at new location

Nye Gold Seekers will now meet in the Pahrump Valley Museum. The next meeting will be at 2 p.m., April 18.

Call 727-8771 for more information.

NAH volunteer training

Nathan Adelson Hospice will hold a two-day training 9-5 p.m. May 18 and 19 in the NAH offices, 1480 E. Calvada Blvd., Suite 900.

The training covers particulars needed for spending time with patients and families to run errands, do office work or work in fundraising.

Call 751-5601 for more information.

Republican Women scholarships

The Pahrump Valley Republican Women Club is accepting scholarship application from applicants who are Nye County registered Republicans only, and seek higher education.

To receive an application write PVRW Scholarships, P.O. Box 21, Pahrump, NV 89041, e-mail elephanttale_pvrw@yahoo.com or call 751-8258.

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.

AARP safe driving class

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

Call 751-2771 to reserve a space.

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