Family to Family Calendar

The schedule for Family to Family Connection for February.

May 8 -- Car seat check, call for appointment.

May 8 -- NEIS Explore and Learn playgroup, 11 a.m.

May 11 -- infant massage, 11 a.m.

May 12 -- discipline techniques, WIC office, 3 p.m.

May 13 -- family vehicle safety class, registration and fee required, 10 a.m.

May 15 -- Ages to Stages developmental screening, call for appointment.

May 18 -- CPR class, registration required, 10 a.m.

May 19 -- Teen parenting, 2-4 p.m.

May 22 -- NEIS Explore and Learn playgroup, 11 a.m.

May 25 -- office closed

May 26 -- Buckle Up America Week, car safety information and giveaways, 10 a.m.

May 29 -- car seat class, Amargosa Apostolic Church, 10 a.m.

May 29 -- Food pantry, Amargosa Senior Center, 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 9-5 p.m., Monday-Friday.

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

Scrapbooking yard sale

Family to Family Connection will have a scrapbooking yard sale 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., May 9 at 621. S. Blagg Road.

Call 751-5898 for more information.

VFW calendar

The VFW on Homestead Road has an ongoing schedule of events.

Breakfast, 8-11 a.m., Sundays

Poker, noon, Wednesdays

Dinner, 5-7 p.m., Fridays, $7 unless stated differently.

Swap Meet, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., second and fourth Saturdays.

Memorial Day Ceremony, Chief Tecopa Cemetery.

Call 727-6072 for more information.

Census Count Committee

The inaugural meeting of the Census 2010 Complete Count Committee will be at 6:30 p.m. May 11 in Room B of the Bob Ruud Community Center.

RSVP attendance to Cookie, 727-5107 x 301 or Beth, 751-4033.

Win a boat

A local cancer survivor will sponsor a chance drawing for a boat and motor 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 9 at Walmart.

The boat will be on display and all proceeds benefit the American Cancer Society Relay for Life.

Tickets are $5.

Call 727-0875 for more information.

Special service

The Heritage Bible Church will host a concert and special service by Carl and Ruth Engstrom at 10:30 a.m. May 10, 3061 E. Heritage Dr.

Laureate Omicron

The Laureate Omicron chapter of Beta Sigma Phi will meet at 1:30 p.m. May 11 in the home of Cindy Sepulveda.

Betty West will present the cultural program "Hearts of Gold." Installation of officers will be conducted.

Guests are welcome. Call 751-9689 for more information.

Rummage sale

The Shadow Mountain Christian Fellowship will hold the annual rummage sale 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., May 16 at the church, corner of Highway 160 and Mesquite Avenue.

P.O.S.S. events

* The Pahrump Open Schooling Shows will have a meeting at 7 p.m. May 12 at Wulfy's on Highway 160.

* There will be a second show beginning at 9 a.m. May 16. The show office opens at 8 a.m., all pre-entries must be received before May 14.

The judge will be Patty Romeo of Las Vegas.

Go to pvhorse.com for premiums and to send pre-entries.

Call 537-2537 for more information.

DAR meets

The Pahrump Springs chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution will have a meeting at 10 a.m. May 13 in the Pahrump Community Library.

The program will be presented by Nada Black on her travels to Egypt and Israel.

Anyone interested is welcome.

Call 727-9297 for more information.

Masonic breakfast

The Masonic Lodge will host a pre-Mother's Day breakfast 8 to 11 a.m., May 9 at the lodge, 281 Gemini Dr.

The menu will include ham-and-cheese-stuffed French toast, sausage links and scrambled eggs.

The cost is a $5 donation for adults and a $3 donation for children under 12.

Proceeds benefit the scholarship fund. The public is welcome.

Soroptimist's Bunco Night

Soroptimist of Pahrump Valley will have a Bunco Night for ladies only at 6:30 p.m. May 30 in the Charleston Peak RV Clubhouse.

This event is fun, fast-paced and easy to learn. Prizes will be awarded. Wine and soft drinks will be available. The cost is $3 per person.

R.S.V.P. to Donna Laduke, 800-327-5079, or Joyce Schnelzer, 775-727-5564, for more information.

Utilities Inc. update meeting

Utilities Inc. will host an informal meeting in two sessions May 14 at Mountain Falls Clubhouse. The first session will be 10 a.m. to noon and the second session will be 6 to 8 p.m.

These sessions will include a summary of future plans and an open discussion. The vice president and other staff members will answer questions and receive comments and suggestions.

O-Mok-See

The Rising Star Equestrian Association, an NPO, will hold another O-Mok-See beginning with sign-up at 9 a.m. May 17 in Amargosa Valley as part of the Amargosa Days celebration.

The cost will be $10 per entry for RSEA members and Amargosa Valley residents and $25 for non-members.

Kids games will follow the O-Mok-See.

Another O-Mok-See is scheduled for May 30 and 31 in Pahrump.

Call 727-6383 or 751-5853 for more information.

Stand for Children Day

NyE Communities Coalition and St. Martin's in the Desert Episcopal Church will sponsor the 10th annual Stand for Children/Teacher of the Year Program at 11:30 a.m. May 16 at Rosemary Clarke Middle School.

The program will include a luncheon, Teacher of the Year awards from each school and all-youth entertainment.

Tickets are $10 and may be purchased by calling 537-1115 or 727-9970.

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:

May 17, June 28, July 19, Aug. 23, Sept. 20, Oct. 18, Nov. 22 and Dec. 20.

Library notices

* The Pahrump Community Library is accepting applications for volunteer security persons. Volunteers are asked to give five to 10 hours per week.

Applications are available at the main circulation desk.

* The Pahrump Community Library has a sufficient number of literacy tutors and is ready for students.

Adults interested in getting help with reading skills, call 727-5930, ext. 19.

The service is free.

Vote for Pahrump

The Pahrump Valley Chamber of Commerce has an opportunity to have Pahrump featured in an upcoming issue of Nevada Magazine which is published by the Nevada Commission on Tourism.

The series will be "Touring Around Nevada," and will feature only rural communities. The article will also be featured in the online version of the magazine called "Turning Book."

Vote to get Pahrump noticed by sending votes to editor@nevadamagazine. com. The town with the most votes wins.

Call 727-5800 for more information.

Republican Women scholarships

The Pahrump Valley Republican Women Club is accepting scholarship applications 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.

Public service announcement

The Nye County Sheriff's Office offers a free service to check for sex offenders living in your area. The service has been in existence since 2006.

To check your neighborhood go to www.nyesheriff. net and click on the sex offender link. Follow the instructions.

For more information, call Dep. Ray Robert, 751-7030.

Library summer reading

The Pahrump Community Library Summer Reading Club is coming soon.

Sign up now for "Be Creative at Your Library," June 16-July 22.

A kick-off presentation with storyteller Glenda Bonin, "Just imagine: Stories for the fun of it," will be 10 a.m. June 16.

Regular classes will begin the following week: ages 4-5, 9-10 a.m., Wednesday; ages 6-11, 1-2:15 p.m., Tuesdays or 10:30-11:45 a.m., Wednesdays; fifth grade and up, 2:30-3:30 p.m., Tuesdays.

Classes are free. Call 727-5930, option 2, for more information.

Fast Track program

The Nye County adult education program is offering GED testing and courses.

The GED test can be used to waive English, math, science and social studies electives depending on test scores.

Nevada High School Proficiency Exams with passing scores are a prerequisite, and the adult education offers those classes as well.

For more information, stop by the office, 484 S. West Street, Building D, or call 751-6822, ext. 266.

CASA recruiting volunteers

The newly formed 5th Judicial District Court appointed special advocates for neglected and abused children is accepting applications for volunteers to work with children within the court system.

A CASA volunteer will work directly with the children, schools, parents (biological and foster) and Social Services to determine their bests interests and help the court in deciding permanent placement.

Volunteers must pass a background check and provide CASA with the minimum of a two-year commitment.

Call Lewis Beaver, 253-0229, or Luana Miller, 751-9775 or 702-496-2751, for more information.

Kiwanis scholarship applications

The Kiwanis Club of Pahrump is accepting applications for their scholarship program.

Applications can be picked up at Kaye's AllState Insurance in Albertson's plaza, or by calling 751-8228 for more information.

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.

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.

Rebuilding Together

Rebuilding Together will continue to work on the project home located at 3451 W. Shelly Lane at 8 a.m. May 9 to paint, trim the yard and finish the porches.

Volunteers are needed and soda, water and lunch will be provided.

Vidalia onions

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

Cinderella Girls wash cars

The Cinderella Girls will wash cars 9 a.m. until ? May 9 in Wulfy's parking lot on Highway 160.

Money will go toward the scholarship program.

Pahrump Gunfighters

The Pahrump Gunfighters will meet at 10 a.m. May 9 in the Bob Ruud Community Center.

New faces to get dressed up and show off acting skills are always welcome.

Call 751-2667 for more information.

Garden Club meets

The Pahrump Valley Garden Club will meet 9:15-11 a.m., May 9 in the large meeting room of the Pahrump Community Library.

There will be a demonstration on how to make a self-watering Earth box. The meeting is free and open to the public.

Call 751-4785 for more information.

Free hypnosis treatment

New Life Clinics Charitable Trust will offer a free weight loss and stress relief clinic 2:30 to 4 p.m., May 9 at the Pahrump Community Library.

A $5 donation is appreciated. Reservations are not required.

Call Kim Little, 702-336-5303 for more information.

Marine Corps League meets

Pahrump Detachment No. 1199 will hold a meeting at 10 a.m., May 9 in the clubhouse of Wulfy's RV Park.

Call 751-2700 or 751-6407 for more information.

Whitehouse Luncheon

The Republican Women of Pahrump will have the annual Whitehouse Luncheon noon to 1 p.m., May 11 in the Bob Ruud Community Center.

Tickets are $5 at the door.

Call 513-8250 for more information.

Kiwanis needs donations

The Kiwanis Club of Pahrump Valley is collecting items for its annual Tag Sale, scheduled for June 6.

Good used or new items may be dropped off at Shadow Mountain Construction, 2221 S. Winery Road.

Large items may be picked up by calling 209-3752.

A donation letter will be provided on request.

Employment computer class

Nye County Health and Human Services, through a block grant, will join JobConnect and GBC from 8 a.m. to noon and 1 to 5 p.m., May 28, for a free one-day computer training class for eligible individuals seeking employment who need computer skills to create cover letters and resumes, use Internet browsers and e-mail, perform job searches and set up job search accounts.

Seating is limited to 20. Applications must be completed, required documents provided and applicant deemed eligible to take the class.

Call 751-7095 to determine necessary documents and apply.

PAC meeting

The Pahrump Arts Council will have a general meeting 10 a.m. to noon, May 16 at Great Basin College extension, 1541 E. Basin Ave.

After a short business meeting will be show and tell for artists and a 50/50 raffle.

Refreshments will be served.

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.

Rotary Club scholarships

The Pahrump Valley Rotary Club will award two $500 academic scholarships to graduating seniors for the 2008-09 school year to attend an accredited college or trade school of choice.

Applications are available at school counseling offices or by calling 727-8399.

Completed applications must be received no later than May 15.

Mail to: Rotary Club of Pahrump, P.O. Box 883, Pahrump, NV 89041.

Food pantry in Amargosa

There will be a food pantry 1-3 p.m. May 29, at the Amargosa Senior Center, 443 E. Desert Senior Center Lane.

Call 775-751-5898 or 775-372-5412 for more information.

Memorial Day service

There will be a Memorial Day service to honor Cmdr. Thomas L. MacAdam, US. Navy Chaplain Corps, Ret., at 9:30 a.m., May 25 at the G.G. Sweet Veterans Memorial Park at Gamebird Road and Money Street.

MacAdams served in the Navy from 1969 to 1989, including tours with the Fleet Marine Force in Vietnam.

He was ordained in 1958 and moved to Pahrump in 1997. He served as pastor of Saved by Grace Lutheran Church from Jan. 1, 2001, until he retired.

The service is open to the public.

AARP driver safety

The AARP driver safety class will be May 20-21.

Call 751-2771 to reserve space. Seating is limited and this will be the last class until September.