Art & Craft Show in Amargosa

The ninth annual Amargosa Valley Art & Craft Show will be held May 16 in the community center on Farm Road.

Vendor spaces are $15.

Those interested in displaying handcrafted wares should call Jan Cameron, 775-372-1218, 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.

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.

Bike Night is back

Motorcycle enthusiasts will meet for Bike Night at 6:30 p.m., Tuesdays at Sonic on Highway 160.

Not having a bike is not a problem. Call 513-1742 for more information.

Singles Friendship Club schedule

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

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.

MC Swap Meet

The Pahrump Bike Night riders are making plans to attend the swap meet May 22 at Bonnie Springs Ranch.

Anyone interested in attending should call Pete, 513-1742.

For more information on the swap meet go to www. mcswaps.com.

Artist's reception

The Pahrump Arts Council will sponsor an artist's reception for Muriel Areno from 1 to 3 p.m., May 22 in the Pahrump Community Library.

Areno is the editor for Art Beat, the bi-monthly publication produced for PAC members.

Refreshments will be served.

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.

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.

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.

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.