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The Pahrump Valley 500 Club, a bowling club at the Pahrump Valley Nugget, donated $345 to the Nye County Animal Shelter on Dec. 13.

It was their annual Christmas donation. Their next tournament will be held on Jan, 10 and will be a 3-6-9 singles.

Special Olympics:

If you would like to become an athlete in Special Olympics or participate in these sports, please call or email our basketball coach Bruce Cox @ 775-513-4280 or sopahrump@gmail.com or our bocce ball coach Jim Soltz @775-513-9430.

They are always looking for folks who can spare 2 hours a week as volunteer coaches. For more information please call 775-537-2175.

Youth Softball Sign-ups: Jan. 9, 16, and 23 at 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Also on Jan. 10, 17, and 24 at 10 a.m.- 1 p.m.

Registration will be held in the snack bar at Ian Deutch Park between fields three and four. Please bring a copy of the player’s birth certificate for age verification. Prices for players: 8u - $75, 10u, 12u, 14u - $85. Age is as of Dec 31, 2014.

Also, coaches applications are still being accepted. Any questions, please contact Holly Wright 702-352-5366.

Little League: Sign-ups are on Jan. 10, 17, 24 and 31. Times are from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. And on Jan. 14, 21 and 28 from 5 p.m to 7 p.m., cost will be $85 for t-ball and for Rookies $95, for Minors, Majors and Juniors $110. This year Little League will have 4 year olds playing in T- Ball. We need to get all players signed up early so we can ensure that all divisions are formed in an appropriate manner without having an overabundance of kids per team. Any players signing up after Jan. 31 will be assessed a $10 late fee.

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