Relay for Life

Relay for Life, Pahrump Valley, will hold the annual run/walk Aug. 15 and 16 at Petrack Park.

All money raised before, during and after the event will stay here for cancer services.

The American Cancer Society has a gift closet at Desert View Hospital where cancer patients can get wigs, supplements and other items.

Patients may also apply for gas cards and gift Visa cards to help during treatments. For more information go to www.cancer.org.

Drivers are needed to transport patients to appointments and treatments. The service depends on local support.

To sign up for team membership, go to relayforlife.org/pahrumpnv or call Reva, 727-0911.

'Hoodie' drive

NyE Communities Coalition Holiday Task Force is sponsoring a hooded sweatshirt drive now through July 31.

All sizes, either zippered or pull-over, new or gently used, are needed. They will be given in the fall to students in need of warm outer wear.

Donations will be accepted 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday at the Boys and Girls Club of Pahrump, 2210 S. Mt. Charleston Dr.Call NyE Communities Coalition, 727-9970, for more information.

Salvation Army rummage sale

The Pahrump Salvation Army Corps will hold a rummage sale 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 23 at the church, 721 S. Buol Lane. Call 751-6171 for information.

Teachers of the Year

Congratulations to the following teachers for being chosen Teacher of the Year for their school:

Pahrump Valley High School, Rod Poteete; Rosemary Clarke Middle School, Jan Batchelder; Hafen Elementary, Cynthia Benton; J.G. Johnson Elementary, Joette Thorn; Manse Elementary, Cassondra Lauver; Mt. Charleston Elementary, Jill Warren; Floyd Elementary, Linda Coleman-Wogee and Community Christian Academy, Judy Romick.

They will be honored at the Stand for Children Day luncheon at 11:30 a.m., May 16 at RCMS.

Call 537-1115 for more information.

Nye Gold Seekers meet

The Nye Gold Seekers will meet at 2 p.m. May 16 in the Pahrump Valley Museum, 401 E. Basin Ave.

Call 727-8771 for more information.

Award night

New Hope Christian Academy's Award Night is scheduled for 6 p.m., May 28 and graduation is 6 p.m. May 29.

Mental health open house

Pahrump Mental Health Center will celebrate Mental Health Month with an open house from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., May 29 at the center, 240 Humahuaca St.

Staff will be available for mental health screenings, to answer questions and provide an overview of the facility.

The event is free and open to the public.

Call 751-7406 for more information.

RPEN meets

The Pahrump chapter of Retired Public Employees of Nevada will meet at 3 p.m. May 21 in the Pahrump Community Library.

Call 751-4782 for more information.

Summer hours for NOTO

Nevada Outreach Training Organization will begin summer hours on June 1.

All program offices for No to Abuse and the Pahrump Family Resource Center will be 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday.

The crisis hotline is available 24/7 by calling 751-1118.

Chamber schedule

The following events are on tap for the PVCC.

May 14 -- Monthly luncheon, 11:45 a.m., Saddle West poolside, $10 members and $20 non-members, discussion: sales and marketing.

May 15 and 16 -- Frontier Days/Chili Showdown, 4-8 p.m. Friday and 10-5 Saturday, Petrack Park, range dinner: $5 adults, $3 children under 10.

May 27 -- Membership mixer, Maverick, 340 E. Mesquite Ave., $5 members, $10 non-members. Call 727-5800 for more information.