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November 23, 2005
Community Briefs
Shadow Mountain Christian Fellowship is seeking musicians and singers, ages 15-21, to take part in a community youth praise band, utilizing sophisticated instrumentation and choral arrangements. If you love the Lord, have some chops and are willing to work hard as a team to create something cool, please pray about it and call the church office at 751-7623. No family left behind Thanksgiving dinner A 'No Family Left Behind' Thanksgiving dinner will be held from noon to 1:30 p.m. Thursday at the Bob Ruud Community Center. Transportation or delivery will be provided to shut-ins by Church on a Mission and Sheppard of the Valley Lutheran Church. Call 727-4151 for more information or if you wish to donate food, time or money. Women's auxiliary to hold rummage sale The Women's Auxiliary of VFW Post 10054 will hold a rummage and bake sale from 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday at the Bob Ruud Community Center for Hurricane Katrina relief. Everyone is invited to attend. There will be a large variety of household goods, tools and clothes. If you can't make the event, call the Post at 727-6072 to contribute your clean and nearly new items for this rummage sale. Pahrump Gunfighters to perform Sunday The Pahrump Gunfighters will perform Western skits and re-enactments at 1 p.m. Sunday at Dusty Flats, next to the bar at 3770 West Bell Vista. Enjoy cowboy poetry and music. Admission is free and donations will be accepted. Bring cameras. Call 751-3458 for more information. Christian home schoolers' group Christians That Home School is starting a new group for socialization and support. If you are home schooling and would like to meet other families who home school, bring a brown bag lunch at noon Tuesday to Honeysuckle Park. Call Stephanie at 727-4526 or Monica at 727-9926 for more information. Family to Family November calendar The November class schedule for Family to Family Connection, located at 160 S. Emery, is as follows: Tuesday - Ages to stages development screening, please call for appointment. Parenting classes are at 3 p.m., every Wednesday. Playgroup is at noon, every Thursday. Call 751-5898 (se habla español) for more information. Call Kathy at 537-6509 or 209-4820 for more information. Cinderella Youth Scholarship Pageant The Cinderella Youth Scholarship Program and Pageant is a youth development program designed to build confidence and provide educational opportunities. Workshops will be held from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesday and Dec. 6 at the Bob Ruud Community Center. These workshops will give prospective contestants a chance to practice and have questions answered. The pageant will give anyone, from newborns to 26 year olds, the opportunity to compete in various divisions on local, state and international levels for over $100,000 in cash and prizes. The Nye County Preliminary Cinderella Pageant will be held Dec. 9 at the Bob Ruud Community Center. Registration will be at 4:30 p.m., interviews at 5 p.m., and show time will commence at 5:45 p.m. Call Holly at 727-3783 for more information. Flu, pneumonia shot clinic Dec. 1 A flu and pneumonia shot clinic will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dec. 1 at the Pahrump Nugget events center, 681 S. Highway 160. Please bring Senior Dimensions member card. Health Plan of Nevada may require a co-pay. No appointment is necessary. Friends of Animals fundraiser sale A fundraising sale for Southern Nye County Friends of Animals and to spay our strays will be held from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Dec. 1-2 at 4141 Charleston Park Ave., west of Bannavitch. Items are new and almost nothing will be over $10. Our Lady of the Valley fish fry The Knights of Columbus and the Daughters of Mary are sponsoring Our Lady of the Valley Catholic Church's fundraising fish fry from 4-7 p.m. Dec. 2. Fried or baked fish will be served in the parish hall, located at 781 E. Gamebird Road. Courthouse to host artists' reception The Pahrump Arts Council will sponsor a reception for the 'Holidays and Celebrations' art show, from noon to 3 p.m. Dec. 2 at the Nye County Courthouse, 1520 E. Basin Ave. 'Holidays and Celebrations' is a mixed-medium, open show that will be on display at the courthouse through Jan. 6, 2006. All are invited to come to the reception to meet the artists and discuss their work. Call Janet Toy at 727-9112 for more information. Winery R.V. Park showing local art The Pahrump Arts Council is presenting the fine art work of many local artists in a mixed-medium, open show at the Pahrump Valley Winery R.V. Park clubhouse. The show runs through Dec. 2. Call Duane Webb at 513-8396 for more information. Pahrump-a-Pum-Pum Festival Dec. 3 and 4 The Pahrump-a-Pum-Pum Festival of Lights and Children's Holiday Parade will be held from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Dec. 3 and from 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Dec. 4 at the Pahrump Valley Auto Mall. The two-day event kicks off with the Pahrump-a-Pum-Pum Festival Parade at 10 a.m. Dec. 3 from Wheeler Plaza to the Valley Auto Mall. All are welcome, including pets, to join the holiday parade either by walking, stroller, wagon, golf cart, bicycle or tricycle. The theme is 'Sights and Sounds of the Season.' Highlights include breakfast and pictures with Santa ($2), a community sing-a-long, craft items, entertainment and a raffle of donated trees and wreaths. Donations of decorated trees and wreaths for this event must be delivered between 5-8 p.m. Dec. 2 at the Pahrump Valley Auto Plaza showroom. This festival is sponsored by the Pahrump Valley Chamber of Commerce, in conjunction with the Pahrump Valley Auto Plaza and the Pahrump Tourism Advisory Board, with funding from the Town of Pahrump Room Tax monies. All proceeds from this Festival will go to the 'Letters to Santa' program sponsored by the Pahrump Lions Club. Silver Tappers tickets on sale Tickets are on sale for the Nevada Silver Tappers benefit shows at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. Dec. 4 in the Saddle West showroom. Tickets may be purchased through any Nevada Silver Tapper or at the registration desk at the Saddle West. The cost is $10 and reserved seating is $12. For more information, call B. J. at 727-7011, Mona at 751-0593 or Cindy at 751-1861. Hospice to hold 'Festival of Trees' Companies and organizations have the opportunity to be sponsors for the Nathan Adelson Hospice 'Festival of Trees.' A group can sponsor a six feet tree for $300, a three feet tree for $100 or a wreath for $50. All sponsors will gather from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 4 to decorate their tree or wreath at the Pahrump Nugget convention center. The trees and wreaths will be brought out to the casino and lounge and put on display until Dec. 11. Then, they will be brought back to the convention center for a cocktail reception and auction. Activities for Dec. 11 will include refreshments, a no-host bar and entertainment. Magician-comedian Dan Rodriguez will be the auctioneer. Call Tonya Brum at 751-5601 or 209-3896 or e-mail at tbrum@nah.org. Beta Sigma Phi chapter to meet The Laureate Omicron Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi will meet at 1 p.m. Dec. 5 in the home of Jennie Keefe. She will present a cultural program on the Ahwahnee Hotel in Yosemite Valley. All degrees are welcome. Call 751-2985 or 751-0873 for more information. Movers and Shakers to meet Dec. 8 The regular meeting of the Pahrump Valley Movers and Shakers, a support group for people with Parkinson's disease, will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 8 at the Desert Greens Clubhouse, 350 W. Wilson Avenue (next to site of the new hospital). Program speakers will continue the discussion on pain management, presenting alternative treatments as well as traditional methods. Jodi Servin, M.S.W., L.S.W., from the National Parkinson Foundation, will be the facilitator and consultant. Anyone with a movement disorder is invited to attend. This month's meeting will be a Christmas potluck. Call Donna or Steve Marsh at 537-1015 to RSVP or for more information. Library presents local artist's work 'Laurie McCaslin, a One Woman Show,' will be on view through Dec. 16 at the Pahrump Community Library Gallery, 701 S. East St. Call Janet Toy at 727-9112 for more information. Christmas in April applications available Pahrump Valley homeowner applications for Project 2006, "Christmas in April," may be picked up at the Pahrump Valley Chamber of Commerce, Pahrump Senior Center and No To Abuse. Deadline for submission is Dec. 25. To donate manpower, money and/or materials, call Rick at 727-5925 or Pat at 751-8382. Fiber Arts 2006 The Pahrump Arts Council will sponsor Fiber Arts 2006 on Feb. 17, 18 and 19, 2006 at the Bob Ruud Community Center. Times will be announced at a later date. Start knitting, crocheting and making quilts for a chance to win prizes. Vendors and demonstrations will also be a part of the event. Call Lynn at 727-4131 or Ruth at 751-5440 or PAC at 764-1538 for more details. Pathways seeking math tutors The Pathways program is looking for tutors, primarily in the area of mathematics. However, anyone interested in tutoring students in other areas are also needed. The volunteer coordinator's office may be reached from 9 a.m. to noon at 751-6872 or 751-6873, Monday through Friday. Free breast cancer counseling The Center for Compassionate Care will provide breast cancer counseling over the telephone at no cost to anyone newly diagnosed, in treatment, having a recurrence or in remission. Life partners, family members or friends of anyone with breast cancer can also speak with a trained counselor. The CCC is a non-profit counseling agency that operates under the direction of the Nathan Adelson Group. Call the CCC at 1-866-471-3273. Salvation Army seeking bell ringers The Salvation Army is accepting applications for bell ringer positions. The starting rate is $6/hr for six weeks only, with a possible bonus. For more information on where to apply, call 751-6171. No Aglow meetings until December There will be no meetings for Women's Aglow until December. Happy Thanksgiving. Call Sue Scott at 751-0588 for more information. School district early childhood screening The Nye County School District has a responsibility to locate, assess and identify children ages 3-5 who are not enrolled in any school program and who may have some kind of developmental delays. If your child is currently being served through Nevada Early Intervention, please contact us about 90 days prior to your child turning three years of age. If you live in Pahrump, to make an appointment for a pre-evaluation interview, please call the Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) office at 751-2638. The new office is located at 2200 S. Mt. Charleston Drive West. Urantia study group A Urantia study group will be starting in Pahrump. The group will meet at 7 p.m. on Thursdays. Call Don at 537-1541. Civitan Club holiday food drive Civitan Club of Pahrump is currently conducting a holiday food drive for Pahrump families who are unable to afford Thanksgiving dinner. Collection boxes are located at both Nevada State Bank locations, the Progressive Choices Workshop, and at Civitan Club meetings the second Tuesday of each month, 7 p.m., 4760 Pahrump Valley Blvd., suites 9 and 10. Call 727-6974, 751-5221 or 751-8770 for more information. Volunteer advocates for children needed The Fifth Judicial District Court is seeking volunteers to act as a Court-Appointed Special Advocate for children in need. CASA, a nationwide organization, volunteers spend time with a child (or children) and make recommendations to the court. Training will be for one week and volunteers must be able to pass a criminal background check. Call 727-1327 or 727-4932 for more information and training schedules. Senior Companions seeks volunteers Low income seniors 60 and over can earn $212 per month tax-free by volunteering for Senior Companions, a program that provides companionship, socialization and transportation to other seniors who have difficulty with daily living tasks. The program is operated by Catholic Charities of Southern Nevada. Call Beth at 702-382-0721 for more information. Friends of Animals seeking donations The Southern Nye County Friends of Animals, located at 6151 Quarterhorse, is looking for volunteers and donations to save the lives of animals. Donations of food, doghouses or storage sheds would be greatly appreciated. Call 537-2020 for more information. New Bible training center to start Truth In Life Ministries International will soon be starting a Bible training center in Pahrump. This is a non-denominational, Bible-based, 48-week program for those who are born-again. Call 513-2258 or 751-6753 for more information and an interview. Truth In Life will also be starting a Full Gospel Businessmen's Fellowship International chapter in Pahrump. This will be for men to share with one another what God has done in their lives. Call 513-2258 for more information. Join 4H Quilting Club Come and join the new 4H Quilting Club. The club is open to all youth ages 9-19 whether a novice, intermediate or expert. Adult volunteer assistants are also welcome. 4H is accepting donated sewing machines, materials and sewing supplies. Contact Debby for more information at 727-5532. Bible studies available God has a place for you. Learn God's plan. Bible studies are available anytime, your house or at the church. Call Church of Pentecost for an appointment at 727-6681. Victory Christian Center cookbook Victory Christian Center has collected the best recipes from its members, their families and friends and compiled them into an attractive keepsake cookbook. The cookbooks cost $10 each and are available from any Victory Christian Center member of at Crown's Christian Bookstore. All proceeds from the sale of the cookbooks will go to Victory's new church building. For more information contact Victory Christian Center at 751-0777. Second Missionary Baptist Church info Second Missionary Baptist Church, located at 1591 Bridger Street, holds Sunday school at 10 a.m., Sunday morning service at 11 a.m. and Bible study at 7 p.m. Wednesdays. For more information call Rev. John T. Boyd at 537-1587. Manse collecting General Mills box tops Manse Elementary is asking for community support in collecting "Box Tops for Education." Look for the "Box Tops for Schools" on General Mills products and send them to: The Principal, Manse Elementary School, 1020 E. Wilson Road, Pahrump 89048. Burn ban lifted for Nye County Nye County Emergency Services reminds the community that controlled, open burning is now permissible in Nye County. If you wish to conduct an open, controlled burn, contact the appropriate local agency for information and guidelines prior to any burn. Contact Pahrump Fire Rescue at 727-5658. In all other Nye County communities, contact the local Nye County Sheriff's Office dispatch. Target shooting notice People target shooting on public lands are urged to use extreme caution. Steel core ammunition is a known fire starter. The head of steel core ammo is coated with copper and will spark on rocks after going through a target, igniting vegetation. Shooters are responsible for fire suppression costs incurred by shooting. Shooting is not allowed in the following areas: Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area; Sloan Canyon National Conservation Area; Lake Mead National Recreation Area; Sunrise Mountain; Nellis; and Apex. For more information contact the Nevada Division of Wildlife at 702-486-5127. Marine Corps League Pahrump Detachment Active, reserve, retired and former marines are eligible for membership in the Greater Marine Corps League of Pahrump Detachment 1199. FMF Navy corpsmen are now eligible to belong. Meetings are held at the VFW Post on Homestead Road at 9 a.m. the second Saturday of each month. For more information call Vic Rodriguez at 537-6747. Let SCORE help you start your own business Don't place your business plans on vacation! The Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE), sponsored by the Small Business Administration, is available now to help put your plans to work. Located at the Pahrump Valley Chamber of Commerce offices in the Nevada State Bank building at 1301 S. Highway 160, SCORE provides free one-on-one counseling and assists in finding money or funding sources including business plan, marketing, break-even point, management guidance and all other features - all at no charge! Call Sally at the 727-5800 or SCORE at 727-9471 to schedule an appointment to discuss your business ideas and start on the road to a possible profitable venture. Susan G. Komen grant funds available Grant funds are available for Esmeralda and Nye County residents through the Las Vegas Affiliate of the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation to assist qualified individuals with mammograms, as well as some additional tests, if needed. For those individuals undergoing breast cancer treatment, gas, meals and lodging assistance, when necessary, is also available. In Pahrump and southern Nye County call Nye County Health and Human Services at 751-7095 for more information. In Esmeralda County call the clerk/treasurer's office at 775-485-6309; in Tonopah and northern Nye call Health and Human Services at 775-482-8125. Power wheelchairs Power (electric) wheelchairs for senior citizens and the permanently disabled are available through the Three Wishes Inc. program at no cost to the recipient if they qualify. The wheelchairs are provided to those who cannot walk and cannot self-propel a manual wheelchair in their home, and who meet the additional guidelines of the program. No deposit is required. Call 1-800-823-5220 or visit www.threewishes2.com for qualification guidelines. Rotaract Club seeking volunteers The newly formed Rotaract Club of Pahrump is seeking volunteers. Rotaract is an international program of Rotary International for young professionals, ages 18-30, who want to make a difference. Rotaract clubs conduct meetings, usually every two weeks. Members use their weekends for service projects, social events and workshops. They work hard, but believe in having a good time. Rotaractors hold barbecues, camping trips, dances, cultural events and more. There are 163,000 members in 7,088 Rotaract clubs in 151 countries. For more information, call 910-9574. Angels Have Wheels All Medicare recipients should now be aware that if they suffer from conditions such as arthritis, cardiovascular disease and respiratory disorders, and have difficulty walking or propelling a standard wheelchair, they may be eligible to receive an electric wheelchair paid for by Medicare. For information on Medicare eligibility contact Gregory at 1-800-810-2877. |
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