Chili cook-off

The Pahrump Valley Chamber of Commerce is accepting applications for the Frontier Days Chili Showdown scheduled for May 16.

The event is no longer sanctioned by the International Chili Association but will offer prizes, for Judges Choice, People's Choice and Best Booth.

The cost of entry is $25.

Mail application and payment to PVCC/Chili, P.O. Box 42, Pahrump, NV 89041. Make checks payable to PVCC.

Call 727-5800 for more information.

Rockhounds meet

The Pahrump Valley Rockhounds will meet at 5:30 p.m. May 5 at the library.

New members are welcome.

Call 751-9186 for more information.

Blue Butterfly auditions

The fifth annual Blue Butterfly Coffee House, sponsored by Nathan Adelson Hospice, is auditioning for talent to entertain guests at this year's event.

Call to make an appointment, 751-5601 or 209-3896.

Dance recital

Donna's Studio of Dance will have its 30th anniversary spring recital at 7 p.m. May 1 and 2 in the auditorium of Pahrump Valley High School.

Tickets are $5 pre-sale and $6 at the door.

Tickets are available at Provenza Realty.

Frontier Days vendors

The Pahrump Valley Chamber of Commerce is hosting Frontier Days May 15 and 16 in Petrack Park.

Vendor booth spaces will measure 10 foot by 10 foot and are available for $50 which will cover both days.

Call 727-5800 for more information.

Art & Sol

The Pahrump Arts Council 15th annual Art & Sol festival will be 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 9 and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 10 in the Bob Ruud Community Center.

Quality arts and crafts will be for sale. There will be live entertainment, raffles and door prizes.

There are still a few vendor spaces left.

Call 727-6052 or 727-5134 for more information.

Teen night

St. Martin's in the Desert Episcopal Church and the Boys and Girls Club will host a teen night 6-9 p.m. May 15 at the Boys and Girls Club.

Call 537-1115 for more information.

Singles Friendship Club schedule

The Pahrump Singles Friendship Club will meet at the following places:

May 6 -- dinner, Nugget Cafe, 5 p.m., 727-0253.

May 12 -- lunch, Payan's Mexican Restaurant, noon, 751-9462.

May 21 -- dinner, My Thai, 5 p.m., 727-0523.

May 26 -- lunch, Romero's North on Blagg, noon, 751-9462.

May 30 -- potluck dinner, UNR Extension office, Dandelion Street and Calvada Boulevard, 5 p.m.

June 2 -- dinner, Water Rock, 727-1822.

Free Bridge lessons

Learn to play Bridge or pick it up again.

Free lessons and free play. Adults and teenagers welcome.

Call 513-4440 and leave a message with day and evening numbers for a return call.

Scrabble players

Adults and teens wanting to play Scrabble on Sundays or possibly evenings in an accessible location should call 727-4911 and leave a message with day and evening numbers for a return call.