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.

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.

Laureate Omicron

The Laureate Omicron chapter of Beta Sigma Phi will meet at 11:30 a.m. May 18 in the home of Pam Compton who will present the cultural program, "Recipe for Friendship."

Lunch will be served and the revealing of "Secret Sisters."

Guests are welcome. Call 751-9689 for information.

Rebuilding Together

Rebuilding Together will continue to work a third Saturday on the project home located at 3451 W. Shelly Lane at 8 a.m. May 16 to paint the trim and stain the porches.

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

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.

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.

Chamber schedule

The following events are on tap for the PVCC.

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.

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.

Pahrump Presbyterians

The Pahrump Presbyterians will start a Bible study of the New Testament from a historical perspective at 2:30 p.m. Sunday afternoons in the home of Bob Ferguson, 3960 Sagebrush.

Call 537-1311 for more information.

Messianic Bible study

There is a meeting every Sunday at 6 p.m., for the study of "The Jewishness of Jesus" with Rabbi Oppenheim or Paul Cohen at 2570 Idlewild St.

Call 751-6106 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.

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.

Job seekers 55 and older

AARP Foundation has a few part-time, temporary positions for unemployed persons 55 and older and have extremely limited income.

For more information register at Nevada JobConnect, 1541 E. Basin Ave., or call 537-2323 and ask for the AARP Foundation coordinator.

Exchange students

Can't afford to travel? Bring the world to you.

Share Pahrump and America with others.

These young people come with their own insurance and expense money.

Pahrump coordinators help with the details.

Call Bob or Lisa Holleman, 209-3282 or stop by Pahrump Party Supply for more information.

Prostate cancer support

The Pahrump chapter of US-TOO, an international prostate cancer support group met for the first time Jan. 22.

The mission is to communicate timely and reliable information to enable informed choices regarding the detection and treatment of prostate cancer.

The support group meets the fourth Thursday of the month except November and December holidays 5-6:30 p.m. in the Pahrump Community Library.

Call Jim, 727-7482, or Tom, 751-3573, for more information.

West Star Ranch

The West Star Ranch Old Dog Rescue Thrift Store is open 10-3 p.m., Wednesday through Saturday, 780 Manse Road.

The proceeds support the no-kill rescue for dogs and cats.. Donations for resale are welcomed.

They ask the public to spay and neuter pets.

Call 727-9273 for more information.

Women support groups

No To Abuse is offering two support groups for women: A support group for women who have experienced domestic violence meets from 1-3 p.m. on Tuesdays and 5:30-7:30 p.m. on Wednesdays.

A support group for women who have experienced domestic violence or armed forces related trauma will meet from 1-3 p.m. on Thursdays.

Meetings will be held at No to Abuse, 621 S. Blagg Road.

For more information call Robyn at 751-1118.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Library summer reading

The Pahrump Community Library Summer Reading Club is coming soon.

Signup 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.

'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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

AGLOW meets

AGLOW will have a spring brunch 9:30-11:30 a.m. May 16 in the north conference room of the Pahrump Community Library.

Bring a salad or dessert to share and a favorite tea cup or mug.

Call 727-5181 for more information.

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.

4-H

The University of Nevada Cooperative Extension Southern Nye County 4-H Culture Club is seeking youth age 9 and up who want to learn to knit or crochet.

Currently, this 4-H project group meets at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesdays.

Enrollment dues are $1 per year for most project clubs.

Donation of yarn of any weight/color would be appreciated.

Call Debby Woodland, 727-5532, 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.

Food drive

Nye County Emergency Services will hold a food drive and hand out information on disaster preparedness 8 a.m. to noon, May 23 in the parking lot of Smith's Food and Drug.

Items needed include peanut butter, jellies, beans, rice, pastas and canned goods such as meat, fruit and vegetables.

Call 751-4279 for more information.

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.

League of Women Voters meets

The Pahrump League of Women Voters will hold a meeting at 6:30 p.m. May 20 at Great Basin College on Calvada Boulevard.

Annual election and installation of the executive board is on the agenda.

Non-perishable food donations will be accepted to benefit NOTO.

Call 727-3978 for more information.

Parents of autistic children

There is a new support group forming for the parents of autistic children.

The group will meet at 7 p.m., May 20 in Wulfy's banquet room.

Topics for discussion include all issues related to parenting autistic children.

Call Wendy, 209-3871 or Amber 910-1762, for more information.

Collecting for No to Abuse

Soroptimist International of Pahrump Valley is collecting art supplies and diapers of all sizes to benefit No to Abuse.

Donations may be dropped off May 15 to June 4 at American Family Insurance next to Albertson's or CC's Beauty Zone on East Basin Avenue.

Call Claudette Crooks, 537-1717, for more information.

Venture Crew yard sale

Venture Crew No. 808 will hold a fundraising yard sale 8 a.m. until whenever at 1420 E. Mt. Charleston Dr.

Venturing is a Boy Scout branch aiming to provide high adventure activities for boys and girls age 14 to 21.

Family to Family Calendar

The schedule for Family to Family Connection for February.

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.

O-Mok-See

The Rising Star Equestrian Association, an NPO, will hold another O-Mok-See scheduled for May 30 in Pahrump.

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

Kids games will follow the O-Mok-See.

Sign-up starts at 5 p.m. and ends at 6 p.m. A late fee of $10 will apply for entries submitted after 6 p.m.

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