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January 6, 2006
Community Briefs
The Pahrump Community Library Poetry Group's regular monthly meetings will resume from 10 a.m. to noon Feb. 4 at the library on 701 East St. Subsequent meetings will be held on the first Saturday of each month, instead of the first Friday. All are encouraged to attend. Call 727-5930 for more information. Quilts 4 Cancer seeking volunteers Quilts 4 Cancer will soon open its workshop to meet a goal for 2006 of making 500 quilts for children and adults in the area with cancer. The organization needs volunteers to wash and iron fabric and donations of or funds for irons and general sewing supplies to accomplish this. A $25 donation offsets the cost of one quilt. Call 571-5356, e-mail barb@quilts4cancer.com or visit www.quilts4Pahrump.org. Thrift store sale for humane society The thrift store will hold a mega-sale from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. today through Sunday behind Cingular, off Highway 372, across from No To Abuse. Proceeds will benefit the Pahrump Humane Society. Call 727-6778 for more information. Flu shot clinic to be held today The Southern Nye County Community Health Office will conduct a flu shot clinic from 8:30 a.m. to noon today at 250 N. Highway 160, No. 6. Medicare or Medicaid cards, Senior Dimensions with a Medicare card or $15 cash/check will be accepted. Call 751-7070 for more information. Courthouse hosting holiday art show The Pahrump Arts Council is presenting 'Holidays and Celebrations,' a mixed-medium, open art show today at the Nye County Courthouse, on 1520 E. Basin Ave. Contact Janet Toy at 727-9112 for more information. VFW January calendar The January 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: Today - Chili by Judy and Sandy, $3 donation. Jan. 13 - Vi's around the world dinner. Jan. 20 - American legion by Linda Hunt. Jan. 27 - Chuck's chuck wagon surprise. All dinners are $6 and served from 4-7 p.m., unless otherwise noted. Our Lady of the Valley fish fry Our Lady of the Valley, sponsored by the Daughters of Mary, will hold a fundraising fish fry from 4-7 p.m. today. Fried or baked fish will be served in the parish hall, located at 781 E. Gamebird Road. Teen Night at Wulfy's St. Martin's in the Desert Episcopal Church, in partnership with the Nye Communities Coalition, will host a Teen Night from 6-9 p.m. today at Wulfy's. This event is open to middle school through high school age students and will include karaoke, games, pizza and drinks. Call 537-1115 or 727-9970 for more information. Family to Family January calendar The January class schedule for Family to Family Connection, located at 160 S. Emery, is as follows: Today - Eat For Less class, 10 a.m. Tuesday - Clothing giveaway, all day. Jan. 17 - Teen mom day, 2-4 p.m. Jan. 20 - Eat For Less class, 10 a.m. Jan. 21 - Nevada Early Intervention Developmental play group, 11 a.m. to noon. Jan. 24 - In the Womb video, 2-4 p.m. Parenting class is at 3 p.m. every Wednesday. Playgroup is at noon every Thursday. Call 751-5898 (se habla español) for more information. Friendship club potluck Pahrump Valley Friendship Singles club will meet for a new year potluck at 5 p.m. Saturday at the Comstock Park Clubhouse. Call Richard at 751-9626 to RSVP or for more information. Friends of the library meeting Friends of the Library will meet at 9 a.m. Saturday in the Pahrump Library meeting room at 701 East St. Las Vegas Review-Journal columnist and author John L. Smith will be the guest speaker. Call library at 727-5930 to confirm Mr. Smith will make the engagement, which is tentative due to his family commitments. The public is invited to attend Mr. Smith's presentation, which will begin around 10:15 a.m. Educational program about horses offered Miracle Horse Rescue will provide an opportunity to learn about horses from noon until 2 p.m. Sunday at 2220 W. Simkins Road. This program, offered at no charge, involves positive interaction with rescue horses for people ages 3-100: An adult must accompany children under age 18. Call 751-1101 or 702-525-9750 for more information or to volunteer. Horsemanship workshop Sunday A 4-H Horsemanship workshop called 'Buying your first Horse and Care," will be held from 1-5 p.m. Sunday at the Cooperative Extension 4-H building on 1651 E. Calvada Blvd. Call Debby Woodland at 727-5532 for more information. Beta Sigma Phi chapter to meet The Laureate Omicron Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi will meet at 1 p.m. Monday in the home of Karo Lippon. Joye Shores will present a cultural program on the Omni Parker House in Boston, Mass. All degrees are welcome. Call 751-2985 or 751-0873 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 Monday through Jan. 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. Pahrump Computer User Group meeting The Pahrump Computer User Group will meet at 1 p.m. Monday at the Pahrump Moose Lodge on the corner of Second and East streets. The meeting is free and open to the public. Contact Don Norvell at 727-1246 for more information. Republican Women monthly meeting The Republican Women will hold their monthly meeting at 7 p.m. Monday in the conference room at Wulfy's on 1101 S. Highway 160. Sharon Angle, congressional candidate, will be the guest speaker. Call Lois Beecher at 727-8812 for more information. Red Hatters meeting Girls Just Wanna Have Fun Red Hatters Chapter will meet at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Elks on Basin Road. Call 537-6595 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. Wednesday at the Bob Ruud Community Center. Anyone interested in attending will be welcome. Contact Jerri Smythe at 727-1650 for more information. Classics Car Club meeting Wednesday The Pahrump Classics Car Club will meet at 6 p.m. for dinner and at 7 p.m. for a meeting Wednesday at the Red Sky BBQ on 90 S. Emery St. Anyone interested in classic cars is welcome. Call 751-1475 for more information. Safe driving class A.A.R.P. will conduct a safe driving class from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday and 12. Call 751-2771 to reserve space. Nye County Libertarian meeting The Nye County Libertarian Party will hold its monthly meeting at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at Whiskers restaurant. The public is encouraged to attend. Call 727-0738 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. USDA Commodities distribution Jan. 14 The next USDA Commodities distribution will be held from 8-10:30 a.m. Jan. 14 at Church on a Mission at 4760 S. Pahrump Valley Blvd., unit 3. Call 727-4151 for more information. Library family day The Pahrump Community Library will hold a Family Day from 11 a.m. to noon Jan. 14 at 701 East St. Come and make a free craft with Miss Brenda. Call 727-5930 for more information. Library sponsors new animation club The first meeting of the newly formed Pahrump Anime Club will be held from noon to 4 p.m. Jan. 14 at the Pahrump Community Library on 701 East St. The club will provide an opportunity for people to share their love of the animation genre. Admission is free for the animated movies to be shown: Full Metal Panic, noon; DN Angel, 1 p.m.; Full Metal Alchemist, 2 p.m.; and Fruits Basket, 3 p.m. Visit http://groups.msn.com/PahrumpAnimeClub for more information. Commissioner forum Nye County Commissioner Cox is holding a public forum at 6 p.m. Jan. 18 at the Bob Ruud Community Center. The public is encouraged to attend. Nye Communities Coalition meeting The Nye Communities Coalition will hold its January meeting from 10 a.m. to noon Jan. 18 at the Community Center in Beatty. Speakers will include representatives from the USDA rural project office, who will be available after the meeting to provide information on specific grant and loan programs. Lunch will be available and ride sharing is planned from Pahrump. Call 727-9970 or e-mail stacy@nyecc.org for more information. Amateur radio licenses exams Examinations for all classes of amateur radio licenses will be held at noon Jan. 21 at the Pahrump Elks Lodge on 2280 E. Basin Ave. Please bring the following to the exam session: one photo ID or two non-photo identification cards; social security number or FCC registration number; original and a copy of any amateur radio license and any CSCEs; and $14 for the exam fee. No appointment is necessary, but if you have a handicap that requires special assistance, a few days advanced notice is necessary. Call Frank Heyer at 751-4791 or visit www.lvhamtest.com for more information. Beginner clog dancing class slated The Sun Country Cloggers are starting a new beginner clog dancing (power-tap) class from 3-4 p.m. Jan. 22 at Donna's Studio of Dance on 421 S. Frontage Road, by Domino's Pizza. Students from age 8 to seniors are welcome. Call Instructor Jim Kvool at 751-5730 for more information. CCSN offering two music classes The Community College of Southern Nevada's Beginning Guitar/Keyboard and Jazz Appreciation classes will begin Jan. 23 at 551 E. Calvada Blvd. Registration is free for the first five senior citizens who register. Call CCSN at 537-2701 for more information. Church on a Mission new Bible study Church on a Mission is beginning a new Bible study called 'Foundations,' from 6:30-8 p.m. Jan. 23 at 4760 S. Pahrump Valley Blvd., unit 5. The Bible study is based on the foundational principles from Pastor Rick Warren's Saddleback Church. Call 727-4151 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. 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. 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. 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. 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 727-4151 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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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