Beatty summer reading program

The 2009 Beatty Library summer reading program will begin with sign-up at 3 p.m., June 30 at the library.

The theme this year will be "Be Creative @ Your Library."

The program is open to children between the ages of 5 and 13 and will be held at 3 p.m. each Tuesday in July.

Aug. 4 will be the final day of the program which includes story time and activities.

Beatty Library grant

The Beatty Library has received a $5,000 grant from the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) for new public access computers, staff computers and a new server.

Women's self-defense class

The Nye County Sheriff's Office and Homeland Heroes will sponsor a two-day self-defense class for women 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., June 27 and 28 in the Bob Ruud Community Center.

The classes are free to women wanting to learn how to protect themselves.

Call 513-8636 for more information.

VEA car wash fundraiser

Valley Electric Association will offer free car washes in the parking lot 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 20, 800 E. Highway 372.

All donations will benefit the American Cancer Society Relay for Life.

Soroptimists raffle

Soroptimist International Pahrump Valley is having a $1,000 raffle for either a gas card or a Home Depot card.

The tickets are $10 each and only 400 are available. The winner will be selected Sept. 1.

Proceeds help continue programs to help women and girls promote betterment of their lives and commitment to the community.

Tickets are available at CC's Beauty Zone, 537-1717 and American Family Insurance, 751-6646.

To attend a meeting of the Soroptimists, call 751-6646.

AGLOW meets

AGLOW, an international interdenominational Christian women's organization.

The next meeting will be 9:30-11:30 a.m., June 20 in the conference room of the Pahrump Community Library.

Michele Grabley, a former New York police officer who missed Ground Zero on Sept. 11, 2001, will be the guest speaker.

Call 727-5181 for more information.

Family to Family Calendar

The Center has moved to a new location at 621 S. Blagg Road, behind No to Abuse.

Summer hours are 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. beginning June 1.

The schedule for Family to Family Connection for June:

June 19 -- CPR class, 11 a.m., registration required.

June 22 -- Ages to Stages developmental screening, call for appointment.

June 25 -- Nurturing parenting class, Amargosa Apostolic Church, 10 a.m.

June 25 -- food pantry, Amargosa Valley Senior Center.

June 26 -- NEIS Explore and Learn playgroup, 11 a.m.

Mondays -- Prenatal parenting class, 1-3 p.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 8-4 p.m., Monday-Friday.

Call 751-5898 for more information and to set appointments or register for classes.

NARFE meets

The National Active and Retired Federal Employees will have its annual picnic and meeting at noon, June 19.

For details, call 751-9766.

Debut concert

Freedom of Praise Ministries will present the Pahrump Valley Gospel Choir in a debut concert at 6 p.m. June, 26 in the Bob Ruud Community Center.

The choir is under the direction of minister, George Ferguson.

Kiwanis yard sale

The Kiwanis will hold a yard sale 7 a.m. to noon, June 27 at 3881 Terry Dr., off of Simpkins Road.

The proceeds benefit the scholarship fund.

Several scholarships are awarded each year to local high school graduates.

Call 751-6646 for more information.

Town e-letter

The Town of Pahrump is starting an e-newsletter to residents of Pahrump to provide information on upcoming events, agenda items and general town news.

The newsletter will include information on town projects, departments and advisory boards, staff viewpoints and points of interest.

Anyone interested in receiving the new newsletter should send their e-mail address to bkohbarger@pahrumpnv.org.

Be informed, subscribe today.

Sheriff's open forum schedule

Sheriff Tony DeMeo will hold public open forums at Wulfy's Sports Bar at 1 p.m. on the following dates:

June 28, July 19, Aug. 23, Sept. 20, Oct. 18, Nov. 22 and Dec. 20.

Jtwelve Summer Camp

Faith Fellowship is sponsoring a summer camp July 6 through 9 in Big Bear, Calif.

The camp is open to any child going into the third through sixth grade. The purpose is fellowship and teaching biblical principles.

The cost is $200 per child and includes transportation. Deadline for reservations is June 19.

Call Gerri Shook, 727-9183, for more information.

Chamber for June

The following events are being sponsored by the Pahrump Chamber of Commerce for June:

* June 24 -- After Hours Networking Mixer, 5:30 p.m., Pahrump Valley Times. Co-hosts are Dragon Cloud Dojo and Smith's Food and Drug.

The cost is $5 for members and $15 for non-members.

* July 3 -- Community Family Picnic, 4 p.m., Petrack Park.

This is the pre-celebration for the annual fireworks show. Games, food and beverages will be available.

Bring chairs or a blanket and a picnic for the fireworks show at 9 p.m.

Volunteers for the games are needed. Call the chamber.

* July 4 -- "We the People" Jubilee, 10 a.m. until the fireworks at the Pahrump Nugget.

Games and vendors, live entertainment and a musical play "We the People," presented by the Shadow Mountain Community Players. The play will be staged at 2:30 and 6:30 p.m. The cost is $6 for adults and $4 for children.

* July 9 -- July business meeting, 11:45 a.m., Great Basin College-Basin Campus.

Bill Verbeck of GBC and Diane Lake of JobConnect will present their partnership and the benefit to Pahrump and Nye County.

The cost is $10 for members and $15 for non-members.

For more information on any of the above events or to make reservations, call the chamber, 727-5800.

League of Women Voters meets

The Pahrump League of Women voters will meet at 6:30 p.m. June 20 at Great Basin College-Calvada Campus.

This will be the first annual election and installation of the executive board. Men and women are invited to attend. Guests are welcome.

Call 727-3978 for information.

Canned goods donations are welcome and benefit the Nevada Outreach Training Organization.

Volunteer youth for NAH

Nathan Adelson Hospice will hold volunteer training for teens and youth 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., June 22 and 23 at the hospice office, 1480 E. Calvada Blvd., Suite 900.

Space is limited. Call Tonya, 751-5601, to reserve space or get more information.

Autism support group

The Parents of Children with Autism support group will meet 7-9 p.m. June 24 in the banquet room of Wulfy's.

Eagle Scout blood drive

Dustin Ward's Eagle Scout project is a blood drive to be held 8 a.m. to 12:40 p.m., June 27 at the LDS cultural hall, 921 E. Wilson Road.

Each donor will receive free tickets to the Area 51 baseball game at Cashman Field and a free pen to commemorate donating.

Call Dustin Ward, 751-2971 for an appointment.

P.O.S.S. schedule

* This nonprofit organization is looking for sponsors for the buckle show, regular shows and year-end awards. Donations are deductible and businesses will receive advertising on the Web site and at the shows.

* The buckle show is scheduled for 6 p.m. June 27 in Mc Cullough Arena. The judge will be Todd Goodwin of Sandy Valley.

For more information visit pvhorse.com or call 537-2537.

Vacation Bible School

Central Valley Baptist Church

June 29 -- July 3: Monday-Friday, 1-3 p.m.

Signups are starting now for ages 3 to kindergarten and grades one through three and grades four through six.

There will be a family barbecue at 5 p.m., July 3 for all students and parents.

Call 751-1804 for more information.

The Way Baptist Fellowship

June 29 -- July 3, 9 a.m. to noon, ages preschool through sixth grade.

June 28 -- July 2, 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., ages sixth through 12th grade.

Learning God's truth through song, recreation, Bible study and crafts. There will be a family evening at the end of the week.

Call 727-5242 to register. The church is located at 2301 E. Winery Road, Suite 103.

Choice Hills Baptist Church

June 22 -- June 26, 9 a.m. to noon, ages kindergarten through eighth grade.

There will be stories, crafts, games, skits and prizes. The program is free and the church is located at 340 W. Mesquite Road at Chico Street.

Call 751-1417 for more information.