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February 10, 2006
Community Briefs
The Pahrump Valley Singles Friendship Club will have a luncheon at noon today at the Saddle West. Call Richard at 751-9626 for more information. All Airborne Chapter starting in Pahrump An All Airborne Chapter is forming in Pahrump. Paratroopers who are qualified jump school graduates from the United States Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force, Coast Guard or any foreign military can call John at 910-9353 for more information. Boy Scout project Boy Scout Troop No. 808 is developing a camping equipment storage project where equipment can be loaned free of charge to boy and girl scouts in the Pahrump Valley who cannot afford to buy their own. The troop is requesting donations of any used or new camping items for this project, such as tents, stoves, pots, utensils, sleeping bags, etc ... Pick up is available for any items. Young men ages 6 through 18 can join the Boy Scouts. Sponsors are available for boys who cannot afford uniforms or fees. Contact Lisa at 209-3282 for more information. New Leash on Life seeking donations New Leash on Life Pet Adoptions, (formerly Southern Nye County Friends of Animals), is asking all animal lovers in Pahrump for donations to save the lives of animals in the valley. The non-profit organization rescues dogs and cats and recently acquired land, so donations of building materials such as chain link fencing, cement, electrical labor, storage sheds and funds to build a cattery and care building would be greatly appreciated. Call 751-2892 to donate or for more information. USS Intrepid CVS-11 reunion The Navy aircraft carrier, USS Intrepid CVS-11, will hold a reunion for sailors who previously served on the ship May 24-29 on the West Coast. Contact Gene and Jean Mohler, USS Intrepid Reunion 2006, P.O. Box 4021, Los Altos, CA 94024 or e-mail gmohler123@comcast.net for reunion location and other information. Pahrump Paintball forming teams Pahrump Paintball is now putting youth and adult teams together to play in the Nevada Paintball League. Adult teams are for those age 18 or greater. Youth teams are for boys and girls ages 11 through 17. Sponsors are available for youth who cannot afford team fees. Call Pahrump Paintball at 727-1453 for more information. Teen Night at Wulfy's St. Martin's in the Desert Episcopal Church, in partnership with the Nye Communities Coalition, is hosting a Teen Night from 6-9 p.m. today at Wulfy's. There will be karaoke, games, pizza and drinks. The event is open to middle school through high school age students. Call 537-1115 for more information. VFW February calendar The February calendar of events for VFW Post No. 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; and full menu lunches served by Dennis from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Dinners: Today - Fish fry "A" team, $6 donation. Feb. 17 - American Legion chili cook-off. Feb. 24 - Spaghetti dinner by Jenny and Auxiliary. All dinners are served from 4-7 p.m., unless otherwise noted. Spanish immersion programs for high school students The Interamerican University Studies Institute will offer two programs in Latin America this summer for students between 15 and 17 years old who will have completed two years of high school Spanish by June. 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 today. Call IUSI at 1-800-345-4874 or visit www.iusi.org for more information. 'Women on the Run' for a better Nevada "Women on the Run" for a better Nevada will be held at 7:30 p.m. today at the Willow Creek Golf Club. The event will include all of the Democratic women candidates running for office across Nevada. Everyone is invited for what should be a very spirited evening. Call Jan Bearss at 751-9966 for tickets and/or more information. PAC announces new gallery installation The Pahrump Arts Council has announced a new gallery installation called "Hearts, Shamrocks and Artists Favorites," which will take place from 10-11 a.m. today at the Nye County Courthouse. Call Barb DeFeo at 727-4673 for more information or to hang your art. Music ensemble to perform at PVHS The Pahrump Performing Arts Council will sponsor a performance by The Sierra Winds, a chamber music ensemble, at 7 p.m. today in the auditorium at Pahrump Valley High School. The ensemble will conduct a workshop and master class for students as part of their performance. Tickets are $10 or $8 for PAC members and are available at the Pahrump Chamber of Commerce, Ace Hardware or at the door. Call Loretta at764-1538 for tickets or for more information. Family to Family February calendar The February class schedule for Family to Family Connection, located at 160 S. Emery, is as follows: Saturday - Yard sale, 9 a.m.; Nevada Early Intervention services, 11 a.m. Tuesday - Happy Valentine's Day crafts and snacks, 1 p.m. Thursday - Family Vehicle Safety Program class, 4-6 p.m. Feb. 21 - Teen Mom Day, 2-4 p.m. Feb. 28 - Car seat safety checks, please call for appointment. Parenting class is at 3 p.m. every Wednesday. Playgroup is at noon every Thursday. Call 751-5898 (se habla espaņol) for more information. Teen Care fundraiser Saturday There will be a Teen Care fundraiser from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday in front of Ace Hardware. All funds raised will go toward sending youths in the program to Pasadena, Calif., April 12 and April 22. Valentine's cups filled with candy and balloons, baked goods and used movies will be available. Teen Care is also collecting movies on VHS and DVD and music CDs for the sale, which can be dropped off at First Choice Pregnancy Center on Highway 160 today from 1-4 p.m. Call 727-9911 for more information. Silver Tappers bash The Silver Tappers of Nevada will hold a Special Olympics benefit at 7 p.m. Saturday at the Saddle West Hotel and Casino. Tickets are $5 and may be purchased at Progressive Choices, at the door or by calling 727-7005 or 751-3431. Mark Delgado fundraiser Sunday The Pahrump Gunfighters and The Nevada Country Music Association, Pahrump Chapter, will hold a fundraiser for Mark Delgado, who was severely injured in an auto accident, at 4 p.m. Sunday at the Stagestop Casino located at 100 W. Stagecoach Road. There will be food, music, entertainment and an auction. Call Dan at 537-6298 to donate something for the auction or for more information. Sheriff's forum Nye County Sheriff Tony DeMeo will hold an open forum from 1-3 p.m. Sunday at the Bob Ruud Community Center. The public is encouraged to attend. 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 Vickie Brady. LaDene Urban will present a program on the Mt. Charleston Lodge and Restaurant in Nevada. All degrees are welcome. Call 751-2985 or 751-0873 for more information. Republican Women monthly meeting The Republican Women will hold their monthly meeting at 7 p.m. Monday at the Community Center, Room B. Bob Beers, candidate for governor, will be the guest speaker. Call Lois Beecher at 727-8812 for more information. Girls Just Wanna Have Fun to meet Girls Just Wanna Have Fun Red Hatters will meet for a Valentine's Day potluck and hat decoration contest at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Elks on Basin Road. The new court consists of Terry Dowell, queen mum; Gloria Flanagan, vice queen; Liz Crane, secretary; and Lori Davis, treasurer. Library February adult workshop The Pahrump Community Library adult workshop for February will be held from 1-2:30 p.m. Thursday in the library meeting room. Miss Brenda will teach a Make-A-Book class. All materials will be provided for this free adult class. Sign up at the library by Tuesday (no sign ups by phone). Call the library at 727-5930 for more information. AARP driver safety course at library An AARP Driver Safety course will be held Tuesday and Wednesday at the Pahrump Community Library. The program is eight hours long. The purpose of this course is to refresh drivers' skills for people who are 50 years of age or better. Call 727-8652 to enroll or for more information. Skate Zone event fundraiser A fundraiser for the Nye County Cinderella Girl Scholarship Program will be held from 3-9 p.m. Wednesday at Skate Zone on 1261 E. Calvada Blvd. An admission price of $3 includes quad-skates and a $3.50 admission price includes in-line skates and a laser tag. Call 537-6509 for more information. Stroke support meeting Thursday A stroke support meeting will be held from 2-3 p.m. Thursday at the Pahrump Senior Center located at 1370 W. Basin Ave. Call 751-8580 for more information. Stroke and bone screenings Thursday Life Line Screening will conduct vascular and bone density screenings, starting at 9 a.m. Thursday at the Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church located at 650 S. Blagg Road. A complete vascular screening package, which includes the Stroke-Carotid Artery; Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm; and Ankle Brachial Index (hardening of the arteries) costs $109 - add the osteoporosis screening to the complete vascular screening package and the cost is $129. Call 1-800-697-9721 to schedule an appointment or for more information. Pre-registration is required. Flu shot clinic to be held Feb. 17 The Southern Nye County Community Health Office will conduct a flu shot clinic from 8:30 a.m. to noon Feb. 17 at 250 N. Highway 160, No. 6. Medicare or Medicaid cards, Senior Dimensions accepted with a Medicare card or $15 cash/check will be accepted for payment. Call 751-7070 for more information. Fiber Arts 2006 The Pahrump Arts Council will sponsor the Tenth Annual Fiber Arts 2006 event Feb. 17-19 at the Bob Ruud Community Center, located at Basin Avenue and Highway 160. The times are: Friday, 2-6 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Enjoy a beautiful quilt display that will be judged and awarded prizes. Heirloom quilts from the 1930s and one from the 1800s will be featured. Join in quilting and craft demonstrations, shop for unique handcrafted items, take part in a silent auction and take a chance to win a beautiful quilt made by Shadow Mountain Quilters. Chances for the queen-sized quilt and entry forms are available at Crewel World, the Pahrump Chamber of Commerce and the Quilted Dragon. Call the PAC at 764-1538 or e-mail Pahrump-arts@lycos.com for more information. Anime club to hold meeting at library The second meeting of the newly formed Pahrump Anime Club will be held at noon Feb. 18 at the Pahrump Community Library on 701 East St. Admission is free for the animated movies to be shown: Yu Yu Kahusho No. 22-23 (English), noon; Inuyasha The Movie (English, tentative), 1 p.m.; Kiddy Grade No. 8 (English), 2:30 p.m.; and Kaleido Star No. 1-2 (English), 3 p.m. No unaccompanied children under age 10. Visit http://groups.msn.com/PahrumpAnimeClub for more information. PV Rough Riders to hold show The Pahrump Valley Rough Riders will be having their first show of the season, starting at 9 a.m. at McCullough Arena. Sign ups are from 7:30-8:30 a.m. the day of the event, with late sign ups at $15. There is a $30 annual family membership fee and a $20 entry fee per person. Call Bridgett at 910-9021 or Pam at 727-0671 for more information. Pahrump Aglow meeting Feb. 20 Pahrump Aglow will meet from 9:30-11:30 a.m. Feb. 20 at the Water from the Rock Christian Fellowship Church on 1370 E. Matthew Lane. Paul Jordon will speak at the meeting. Call Sue at 751-0588 for more information. 'Rally for a Cure' golf tournament The eighth annual Rally for a Cure golf tournament, sponsored by the Pahrump Valley Ladies' Golf Association, will be held Feb. 25 at the Willow Creek Golf Course. Anchorwoman Paula Francis from Channel 8 and other guest speakers will discuss advances in research. Businesses and individuals may sponsor a hole by calling Cahlan at 727-6397 or the golf course office at 727-4653. The cost of sponsoring a hole is $100. Start time for the tournament is 9 a.m., using a scramble format. The entry fee for the tournament is $52 for the general public and $27 for Willow Creek Golf Course members. Fees include a golf cart, lunch and the prize fund. Fees must be paid by Feb. 22. An additional $8 is required for lunch for guests. The tournament is open to men and women. Make checks payable to Ladies' Golf Association, mailed or dropped off to: Jeannine Jacob, 2961 S. Firestone Court, Pahrump, NV 89048. She can also be reached by calling 751-3356. New art gallery at Winery R.V. Park The Pahrump Arts Council recently created a new gallery to feature the works of local artists in a new mixed media show at the Pahrump Valley Winery R.V. Park clubhouse. The show will run through Feb. 24. Call Duane Webb at 513-8396 for more information. Senior Golden Years fashion show Ms. Senior Golden Years USA Queens Court, with their board of directors, will host their Fourth Annual Fashion Show, Luncheon and Silent Auction at 1 p.m. Feb. 25 at the Saddle West Hotel & Casino. The Ms. Senior Golden Years USA Queens Court will model items from Kimberly's Fashions, CC's Bridal & Formal Wear and Sunflower Fashions. Proceeds from this event will go toward producing the Ms. Senior Golden Years pageant. Applications and information for ladies at least 60 years of age interested in competing in the Ms. Senior Golden Years USA pageant will be available at this event. Tickets are $15 and may be purchased from any member of the Queens Court, the board of directors, the Saddle West or by calling 727-7011 or 751-0593. Golf association booze basket raffle The Willow Creek Ladies Golf Association will hold "A basket of booze and other goodies" raffle for Rally Day Feb. 25 at the Willow Creek Golf Course. Tickets are $2 or three for $5. Call Laura at 727-3951 or 727-2563 for the time of the raffle and/or for more information. No To Abuse fundraiser festival An art festival benefiting No To Abuse will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Feb. 25-26 at the corner of Calvada Blvd., and Pahrump Valley Blvd. A raffle take place at 4 p.m. Feb. 26 for a framed poster of Michael Jordan and framed posters of Laguna Beach and On The Road. Tickets are $1 each or $5 for six tickets; must be present to win. There will also be a barbecue both days, Coca Cola memorabilia and more. Call Sherry at 537-2266 or Bonnie at 751-8088 for more information. Multiple sclerosis benefit golf tourney The Second Annual Multiple Sclerosis Benefit Golf Tournament, in memory of Viyella Henderson, will be held March 11 at Lakewood Executive Golf Course at 1472 Mt. Charleston Drive. The tournament will be a four-person Better Ball Scramble. Teams created by the tournament committee will consist of A, B, C and D flight players. The tourney will be played in two flights of 72 golfers, one at 8:30 a.m., and one at noon. Flights will be assigned based on preference and date of entry. Lunch will be served at 11 a.m. for both groups. Tournament winners will be announced immediately after the raffle drawings at 3:30 p.m. Golfers can call 727-4040 for more information. Sponsors are also needed to help make the golf tournament a success. Businesses are asked to purchase tee signs, provide welcoming gifts, supplies or merchandise for the event and/or make a monetary donation to the Pahrump Valley MS Connection, by making checks payable to PVMS Connection, P.O. Box 3413, Pahrump, NV 89041. Multiple Sclerosis is a disease marked by patches of hardened tissue in the brain or spinal cord. Symptoms range from subtle fatigue to blindness and/or complete paralysis. Call Maria White at 537-1335 to find out more about multiple sclerosis. Hospice to provide caregiver training Nathan Adelson Hospice will offer a two-day workshop from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. March 14-15 in the training room at Southern Nevada Job Connect at 2101 E. Calvada Blvd. This workshop is designed to teach individuals how to be caregivers in a home/hospice or health care/nursing environment. The 16-hour training is free; participants will receive a certificate of attendance and job placement opportunities. Space is limited, so reservations must be made no later than March 13. Lunch and supplies will be included. Call Tonya Brum at 751-5601 to make reservations or for more information. 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. Red Hat murder mystery party A Red Hat murder mystery anniversary party will be held at 1 p.m. April 15. The fee is $16 for an afternoon of lunch, shopping and intrigue. Tickets can be purchased through any Red Hat Queen. Call Pat at 751-8382 for location and more information. USS Rendova CVE-114 reunion The Navy aircraft carrier, USS Rendova CVE-114, will be holding a reunion for sailors who previously served on the ship April 26-29 in Silverdale, Wash. Call Eddie Frank at (303) 857-4248 or Bill Evans at (704) 573-4472 for more information. Kiwanis black-tie fundraiser The Kiwanis Club will sponsor a black-tie dinner and dance at 7 p.m., with a no-host bar at 6 p.m., April 29 at the Pahrump Nugget. The event, which will include a buffet dinner, balloon raffle and a chance to win a trip to Hawaii, is to raise funds for school band instruments and a scholarship fund. The public is invited. Tickets can be purchased at the Chamber of Commerce, Advance America, from a high school band member or from a local Kiwanian. Call 209-3752 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. Prostate cancer chapter starting A chapter of Us TOO, a nationwide non-profit organization, is forming for Pahrump and Amargosa Valley residents to raise prostate cancer awareness. Caucasian men at least age 60 and African American and Hispanic men at least age 50 should be tested every year. The disease can be cured if caught early. Call Jim Gregory in Pahrump at 727-7482 or Ed Munton in Amargosa at 372-1236 for information on local meetings. Animal Shelter helps abuse victims The Nye County Animal Shelter is starting a new program aimed at assisting victims of domestic abuse by keeping their pets safe. Anyone willing to provide a temporary safe place for the pets of those afraid to leave an abusive environment may contact the shelter at 751-7020. Test Site volunteer positions available The Community Advisory Board for Nevada Test Site Programs (CAB) is a nationally chartered U.S. Department of Energy advisory board made up of volunteer residents from urban and rural communities near the Nevada Test Site. CAB members meet monthly to study and discuss environmental activities that take place at the Test Site and provide recommendations to the Nevada Site Office Environmental Management Program. However, the board does not address issues related to DOE's Yucca Mountain Project. No training or experience is required. For more information or to request an application, call 702-657-9088, fax 702-649-3384, e-mail NTSCAB@aol.com or write to Community Advisory Board, 2721 Losee Road, Suite D, North Las Vegas, NV 89030. CCSN offering various classes The Community College of Southern Nevada - Pahrump Valley Center is now offering the following classes: Welding, Real Estate School, English 102 and Quickbooks. Call 537-2701 for more information or visit the campus at 551 E. Calvada Blvd. Teen Care offering free drug testing Teen Care, a non-profit Christian organization, provides free drug testing of children of concerned parents or guardians. The test detects marijuana, cocaine, methamphetamine, opiates, amphetamine, phencyclidine, benzodiazepines, barbiturates, methadone and tri-cyclic antidepressants. All services are free and confidential. Call 727-9911 for more information. Volunteer math tutors needed Those interested in volunteering to tutor children in basic math skills at Gabbs School may contact Principal Mulkey at 285-2692. PAC calling for local Artists The Pahrump Arts Council is setting up a database of local artists to help further the exposure, education and support of the arts. Call Jan Lindsay at 751-5282 or email treebanks@pahrump.com for more information. PVHS looking for clerical volunteers Pahrump Valley High School and the Ninth Grade Academy could use volunteers to assist with clerical duties and helping the staff as needed. Contact the volunteer coordinator's office at 751-6872 or 751-6873 Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to noon to apply. Volunteers to help children needed The Nye County School District is looking for volunteers to work with children and schools in various capacities, including one-on-one tutoring of students, reading to children, assisting in the schoolyard or helping in the library. Retirees and parents interested in volunteering may call 751-6872 or 751-6873 and ask for Cathryn Girard, volunteer coordinator or Wilma Dohner, assistant volunteer coordinator. Hospice accepting old car donations No longer needed or wanted vehicles may be donated to Nathan Adelson Hospice through Volunteers of America to help people in the community. Donating a vehicle may result in your receiving a greater value for your car as a charitable tax deduction and helps you avoid the hassles, cost and time demands of selling it. Call Volunteers of America at 1-800-407-2600, say you are making a donation to benefit Nathan Adelson Hospice, and a representative will guide you through the donation process. Volunteers of America will respond to inquiries within 24 hours; arrange vehicle pickup; process the necessary paperwork; and provide a receipt and the required tax forms. 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. 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. 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. Assistance agencies wanted for directory 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. Soroptimists club anticipates growth Pahrump's Soroptimists International Club is working on expanding the club and preparing for its chartering celebration. This philanthropic women's organization is working toward becoming an important part of Pahrump's non-profit and business community. The club's meetings are scheduled for the first Tuesday of each month at 5:30 p.m. at the Pahrump Winery RV Park clubhouse. The organization has helped women and children worldwide in gaining basic human rights. Women interested in making a difference are invited to come to the meetings and learn more. Call Willi Baer at 727-6052 or Claudette at 751-9023 for information. 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. 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. 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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