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December 21, 2005
Community Briefs
The December class schedule for Family to Family Connection, located at 160 S. Emery, is as follows: Today - Holiday craft, noon. Parenting class is at 3 p.m. every Wednesday. Playgroup is at noon every Thursday. Call 751-5898 (se habla español) for more information. Christmas caroling Saved by Grace Lutheran Church, 1521 S. Idaho, will have an evening of Christmas carol singing at 7 p.m. today. Everyone is invited to an evening of music and fellowship. Church to hold Eucharist service St. Martin's in the Desert Episcopal Church will hold an evening Eucharist service at 6 p.m. today at 631 W. Irene. Call the church at 537-1115 for more information. VFW December calendar The December calendar of events for the VFW Post 10054 on Homestead Road is as follows: domestic beer $1.25, bottle beer $1.50, draft $1.25 every Thursday; breakfast served from 8 a.m. to noon every Sunday, $4 donation. Dinners: Friday - Crab cakes by Dennis, $6 donation. Sunday - Christmas dinner, served from 2-5 p.m. Dec. 30 - Call for dinner. All dinners are served from 4-7 p.m., unless otherwise noted. Breast cancer support group meet The Center for Compassionate Care, an affiliate of the Nathan Adelson Group, will hold a breast cancer survivor support group meeting from noon to 2 p.m. Dec. 28 at Wulfy's Restaurant, located at 1101 Highway 160. Sue Hoenninger, LCSW will be the guest speaker. Lunch will be served. RSVP is required by Friday. Please call 751-5601 or 209-3896 to RSVP. Reception for local artist Friday The Pahrump Arts Council will host a reception for local landscape artist Betty Ross from 10 a.m. to noon Friday at the Pahrump Community Library at 701 East St. Come and meet Ross and view her 'One Woman Show' of big skies, strong mountains and stark deserts. Ross was recently awarded the 2005 Golden Heart Community Service Award from the United Way of Pioneer Territory. The show runs through January. Call Janet Toy at 727-9112 for more information. Shepard of the Valley Lutheran Church December schedule Shepard of the Valley Lutheran Church will hold the following events during December at 650 S. Blagg: Saturday - Christmas candlelight services, 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. (the afternoon service is for those who are unable to drive after dark or have other family obligations during the evening). Sunday - Christmas Day services, 9:30 a.m. Call 727-4098 for more information. Church to offer Christmas services St. Martin's in the Desert Episcopal Church will hold a Christmas Eve service at 5 p.m. Saturday and a Christmas Day service at 10:30 a.m. Sunday at 631 W. Irene. Call 537-1115 for more information. Faith Fellowship celebrates Christmas Faith Fellowship Church invites everyone to a candlelight service from 6-7 p.m. Saturday and a Christmas morning celebration at 10:30 a.m. Sunday at Wheeler Springs Plaza on Highway 160 behind Radio Shack. Call Doreen at 751-9781 for more information. Christmas and New Year's Eve services Ancient Secrets Universal Life Church will hold a Christmas Eve candlelight service at 7 p.m. Saturday and a New Year's Eve world peace and harmony meditation at 7 p.m. Dec. 31 at 1230 S. Loop Road. Call 727-0999 for more information. Pahrump Library holiday schedule The Pahrump Community Library on 701 East St. will be closed for the holiday season on Saturday, Monday, Dec. 31 at 1 p.m., and Jan. 3. The library will also be closed Jan. 4 for a staff in-service work day. 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 Sunday. To donate manpower, money and/or materials, call Rick at 727-5925 or Pat at 751-8382. Library to present local authors The Pahrump Community Library will host two local authors at 701 East St. Seajay Freedman, author of "The Spirit of Understanding," "Loves Immortal Dream of World Peace," and "Opening a Writer's Skeleton Closet," will visit and sign her books from 1-3 p.m. Dec. 28. Missy Burns will be available to sign copies of her booklet, "The Underworld of Abuse in the Church," from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Jan. 4. Call 727-5930 for more information. Movers and Shakers to meet Thursday The regular meeting of the Pahrump Valley Movers and Shakers, a support group for people with Parkinson's disease, will be held at 9:30 a.m. Jan. 5 at the Desert Greens Clubhouse, 350 W. Wilson Avenue (next to site of the new hospital). Jodi Servin, M.S.W., L.S.W. from the National Parkinson Foundation, is the facilitator and consultant. Anyone with Parkinson's disease, as well as their caregivers and/or family members are welcome to attend this group. It is also open to anyone with a movement disorder. Light refreshments will be served. Call Donna or Steve Marsh at 537-1015 with questions or concerns. Courthouse hosting holiday art show The Pahrump Arts Council is presenting 'Holidays and Celebrations,' a mixed-medium, open art show through Jan. 6, 2006 at the Nye County Courthouse, on 1520 E. Basin Ave. Contact Janet Toy at 727-9112 for more information. Library to hold winter outwear drive The Pahrump Community Library will collect coats, hats, sweaters and any other type of winter outerwear clothing Jan. 9-21. All clean, gently used items donated to the library at 701 East St. during regular hours will be distributed by the Pahrump Family Resource Center. Call 727-5930 for more information. Daughters of the American Revolution The Pahrump Springs Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution will hold their monthly meeting at 10 a.m. Jan. 11 at the Bob Ruud Community Center. Anyone interested in attending will be welcome. Contact Jerri Smythe at 727-1650 for more information. Winery R.V. Park featuring local art The works of many local artists are currently available for viewing in a mixed-medium, open show at the Pahrump Valley Winery R.V. Park clubhouse. Come enjoy photography, abstracts, landscapes and more. The show, sponsored by the Pahrump Arts Council, will run through Jan. 13, 2006. Call Duane Webb at 513-8396 for more information. Spanish immersion programs for high school students The Interamerican University Studies Institute will offer two programs in Latin America next summer for students between 15 and 17 years old who will have completed two years of high school Spanish by June 2006. The programs are: Costa Rica Pura Vida, which focuses on biology, and Artes en Mexico, which provides an opportunity to work with Mexican art teachers. Both programs include Spanish immersion. Applications are due by Feb. 10, 2006. Call IUSI at 1-800-345-4874 or visit www.iusi.org for more information. 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. Vendor space available at rodeo Vendors are needed for the Grand Canyon Pro Rodeo Association's two-day rodeo event, vendor's fair and barbecue cook-off March 25-26 at McCullough Arena. Call 751-1094, 209-5288, 513-2649 or visit www.slrodeoproductions.org for more information. Christmas tree cutting prohibited The U.S. Forest Service reminds the public that no Christmas tree cutting is permitted in the Spring Mountains National Recreation Area (NRA), including the Mt. Charleston area. The U.S. Forest Service is patrolling the Spring Mountains NRA to prevent illegal harvesting of trees. Violators can face misdemeanor charges up to $250 and receive a $500 fine per tree. Contact the Bureau of Land Management's Caliente office at (775) 726-8100 or Dixie National Forest in St. George, Utah at (435) 688-3246 for more information on Christmas tree cutting locations and permits. Lions Club to help Santa get his mail Children can address their letters to Santa at: Santa, P. O. Box 133, Pahrump 89041. The Pahrump Valley Lions Club will make sure Santa gets his letters. Donations needed for Pahrump families Nathan Adelson Hospice, Home Health Services of Nevada, All Care Home Health and Integrity Home Health are joining together to help Pahrump families who receive services from these agencies this holiday season. All are encouraged to donate food, toys, cash, gift certificates and more. Contact Becky at 727-5060 for drop-off and delivery information. 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. Donations needed for senior center The Nye County Democrats are accepting non-perishable food and cash donations for the Pahrump Senior Center, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 1201 S. Highway 160, Suite 105. Sheriff DeMeo establishes hotline Sheriff DeMeo has created a 'Citizen's Comments Hotline' to allow citizens an easier way to express their opinions about the performance of the Sheriff's Office (critical or complimentary), as well as about other county matters. The hotline will be available 24 hours a day, utilizing an answering machine. The phone number is 1 (800) 794-9834. Volunteers for food distribution sought The food bank at Church on a Mission needs volunteers for two to three hours on Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday mornings to help prepare and distribute food to the community at 4760 S. Pahrump Valley Blvd., unit 3. Call 727-4551 to volunteer or for more information. Calling all assistance agencies for directory listing No To Abuse and Health Plan of Nevada Inc. are in the process of collecting information from agencies that provide assistance to families and individuals who need to access services from the 2006-2008 Nye County Services Directory. This directory lists low-cost and free services available throughout Nye County. To be included in this directory, call sherry at 727-3885 or Vickie at 751-1118 by Friday. Amateur astronomy group forming Those having an interest in amateur astronomy and in forming a group focused on education, observing sessions, astrophotography, demonstrations and related subjects, please contact Dave Cook at 751-6615. Musicians and singers needed 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. 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. 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 them 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. 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 is a nationwide organization. CASA 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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