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.

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.

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.

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.

NARFE meets

The National Active and Retired Federal Employees will meet at 1 p.m., May 28 in Room A of the Bob Ruud Community Center.

Call 751-5276 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.

Help with Veterans claims

The Disabled American Veterans service officer, Reggie Knight, has relocated his offices to Desert View Hospital, 360 S. Lola Lane.

The office is open on Wednesdays only. No appointment is necessary.

Call 910-9345 for more information.

Castlemania

Mrs. Cooper's fifth graders will sponsor Castlemania 2-3 p.m. May 27 in the J.G. Johnson Elementary School gymnasium.

Everyone is welcome to attend.

School volunteer summer hours

The Nye County School District Volunteer Coordinator Office will be open 9 a.m. to noon, Tuesdays and Thursdays only through the summer break.

Call 727-7743, ext. 259 for more information.

Democracy for America meets

The Nye County Pahrump chapter of Democracy for America will meet at 6:30 p.m., June 1 at Rubalcaba Taco Shop, 270 Dahlia St., behind Albertson's.

More information can be found at democrat.meetup.com/1206.

CMA meets

The Nevada Country Music Association, Nye County chapter will hold a general meeting at 6 p.m. May 26 at the StageStop Lounge and Casino, 100 Stagecoach Road.

The meeting is potluck so bring a dish to share.

All who like country music are welcome to attend.

Call Terri, 764-0006, for more information.

Family to Family Calendar

The Center has moved to a new location at 621 S. Blagg Road, behind No to Abuse.

The schedule for Family to Family Connection for May

Summer hours are 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. beginning June 1.

May 22 -- closed

May 25 -- 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 8-4 p.m., Monday-Friday.

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

Chamber schedule

The following events are on tap for the PVCC.

May 27 -- Membership mixer, Maverick, 340 E. Mesquite Ave., $5 members, $10 non-members.

Call 727-5800 for more information.

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 is looking for adult literacy tutors. There are students waiting.

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

The service is free.

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 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.

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.

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.

Model Railroad Club meets

The Model Railroaders of all guages will meet at 9 a.m., May 23 at the United Methodist Church, 1300 E. Highway 372.

After a short business meeting, Tony Fernandez will talk about steam powered engines.

New people are welcome. The only requisite is an interest in trains.

Call 751-2230 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.

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.