In Brief

A benefit for Huvs N Pawz Animal Rescue will be held at the Maverick Saloon from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., on August 17.

Civil Air Patrol recruits for local squadron

By October, the Pahrump Southern Nye County’s Search and Rescue (SNCSAR) organization will be noted for the first-ever Civil Air Patrol Squadron in this part of Nevada.

PV firefighters award scholarships

In June, the Pahrump Valley Professional Fire Fighters presented two graduating high school students each with a $500 scholarship. These education-based donations are part of an annual effort for the firefighters to further education in their community.

Farmer’s Insurance recognizes local agent

Chad Goins, a Pahrump resident, has qualified as a “Championship” Agent by Farmers Insurance for his outstanding overall performance.

In Brief

The Shadow Mountain Quilters and PAC announce the 2014 Quilt and Fiber Arts Show will be held Feb. 21-23, with the theme “Walk on the Wild Side,” at the Pahrump Event Center (the former Skate Zone,) located at 1261 E. Calvada.

Community Calendar

VFW donation dinner — 5-7 p.m., VFW Post 10054, Homestead Road, $6. Open to the public.

California lottery

No one matched all five numbers and the mega number in Wednesday’s drawing of the California Super Lotto. The next jackpot will be at least $31 million.

Obituaries

St. Martin’s in the Desert Episcopal Church and the NyE Communities Coalition are sponsoring free swimming days for the community at the Pahrump Town Pool on July 14 and August 11, from noon to 7 p.m.

Police uncover suspected DVD pirating operation

A local couple is saying the DVDs seized from their home this week as part of an investigation into what police believe is a pirating operation, were actually legally held, uncopyrighted old black-and-white westerns they were selling to collectors to fund the a man’s cancer treatment.