Briefs

READING

Literacy program

at the library

The Pahrump Community Library Literacy Program will be holding an Adult Literacy Tutor Training Workshop. The workshop facilitator will be Val Brady. The workshop will be held at the Library, in the meeting room June 27, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Those interested need to call Joan at 727-5930, Ext. 19, to register or for more information. All materials will be provided and the training is sponsored by the Nevada Literacy Coalition.

VETERANS

Service Officers

seminar June 28

VA Service Officers Seminar for Benefit Rights will be held June 28, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Topics to be addressed will be burial claims, vets benefits and the VA system. The seminar is open to all Pahrump Vets. Bring form DD214.

PERFORMING

Class to present

'Wizard of Oz'

The Intro To Theatre class from Artistic Dance and Gymnastic Centre will present their interpretation of the play "The Wizard of Oz" at Pahrump Valley High School Auditorium. Performances are June 22 and 23 at 7 p.m. The costumes and set backdrops were designed by the students. Tickets are $3 and may be purchased in advance at the centre or at the door. For more information, please call 751-0880.

LE TIP

Evening social

set for July 11

Pahrump Chapter, Le Tip International will hold an evening social July 11 at 6 p.m., at the Executive Golf Course. The theme is Hawaiian -- Be Cool and Comfortable. Please come and learn how business tips will work for you. Contact Marilyn at 727-6012 for details.

GROUPS

Radio operators

to hold field day

Pahrump amateur radio operators will hold a 24-hour field day as part of the American Radio Relay League's Field Day June 23-24 at the south end of the Terrible's Town Casino parking lot.

Ham radio operators will set up at dawn Saturday, with on-air operations beginning about noon, lasting until noon Sunday. The amateur radio operators will contact other Hams around the country to demonstrate their ability to set up emergency operations using generators and battery power. Handouts will be available describing amateur radio and how to become an amateur radio operator.

THEATER

Group to hold

`Cinderella' auditions

The Missoula Children's Theater will hold auditions for the production of "Cinderella" from 3:30 to 6 p.m., July 2 at Pahrump Valley High School.

The play is sponsored by the Pahrump Visual and Performing Arts Council. There are roles for children of all ages, kindergarten through 12th grade. Approximately 50 to 60 local children will be cast to appear in the shows to be held at Pahrump Valley High School at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m., July 7. Rehearsals will last approximately an hour each day during that week.

Anyone who wants more information is asked to call Felicia Sellers at 727-8375, Sally Pollock at 751-8675 or Kay Smith 727-4385.

PAGEANTS

Contestants sought

for Ms. Senior Nevada

Women 60 years of age and older are welcome to participate in the Ms. Senior Nevada Pageant, to be held Sept. 16 at the River Palms Resort in Laughlin.

Contestants are graded 25 percent by their talent, 25 percent from an evening gown competition, 25 percent for their philosophy of life and 25 percent on an interview with judges.

Anyone who wants more information is asked to call Sharon Cahlan at 727-6397. Applications must be received by Sept. 1.

VETERANS

VFW to hold

pig roast

The Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 10054 will hold a pig roast beginning at 1 p.m. Saturday at the VFW Post, 4651 Homestead Road. A $6 donation is requested for adults, $3 for those 6 through 12 years old. A horseshoe tournament will begin at 2 p.m. with a $3 entry fee. Anyone who wants more information may call the VFW at 727-6072.Free car seat safety check/instruction will be offered at 6 p.m., June 20 at Family to Family Connection, 160 S. Emery St. The instruction is for infants 1 year old or less. Unsafe or recalled car seats will be replaced. Anyone who wants more information may call 751-5898.

CLASSES

Family to Family offers free parenting courses

Free parent/infant classes to be offered by the Family to Family Connection for the rest of June include sibling class from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., June 19, appointments are necessary for developmental screenings June 26 and sleep solutions will be the subject from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., June 27. A baby play group is held at 11 a.m. every Thursdays. Anyone who wants more information may call 751-5898.