Voting?

Do you want to vote and need a ride? Call the Democratic office at 751-9666.

Salvation Army toy distribution sign-ups

The Salvation Army is accepting Thanksgiving and Christmas food and toy applications through Dec. 15 only.

Applicants must have a working phone number and proof of residence. Toy applications are for children from newborns to 14 years old.

The Salvation Army is located at 2101 S. Calvada Blvd., at the Nevada Job Connect office. Call 537-2323, ext. 224 for an appointment.

Poetry night

Poetry night at Lois Layne's Deli is held every fourth Friday of the month. The next one will be held at 6:45 (reading starts at 7 p.m.) Friday just off Highway 160 on Basin, corner of Dahlia.

Call 537-2111 for more information.

Powwow seeking volunteers

The Pahrump Social Powwow is looking for volunteers to assist with the three-day powwow to be held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 17, 18, and 19.

Volunteers are needed to take surveys, sell tickets, to assist with vendor set up and more.

Please call Paula Elefante at 209-3444.

Veterans information

Nye County Veteran Services will hold a free information session at 9 a.m. Nov. 7 at Job Connect on Calvada Boulevard.

All veterans are welcome to attend. General information will be presented on all veterans affairs benefits that veterans may be eligible for.

Seating is limited, so call Shelbi at 537-2790, ext. 215 to register.

Vendors needed

Rising Star Equestrian Association is currently taking applications for the R.S.E.A. Equine Extravaganza vendor breezeway Nov. 4-5 at McCullough Memorial Arena.

Ten by 10 booths are available for $40 and 5 percent profit for one day; and $60 and 2 percent of profit for two days.

The deadline is Friday. Call Elizabeth Lin at 727-6547 or email shysleeping@sbcglobal.net for an application.

Artist in Residence

The Pahrump Arts Council and the Pahrump Valley Museum invites the community to visit and converse with Ernie Fuller, Artist in Residence, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at the museum, 401 E. Basin Ave.

Fuller will create and have his finished art work on display.

Call Jan at 751-5282 for more information.

Flu shot clinic

The Nevada State Health Division will hold a flu shot clinic from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday at 250 N. Highway 160, Suite 6.

The cost is $20, cash or check. Medicare or Medicaid cards will be accepted, as well as Senior Dimensions with a Medicare card.

Call 751-7070 for more information.

Community church family festival

The Pahrump Community Church invites the public to join its Family Festival from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday at 1061 E. Wilson.

This free event will include games and activities for kids, with plenty of candy for each child.

Call 727-5384 for more information.

Early Halloween celebration

The public is invited to celebrate Halloween early from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday in the company of Nevada's most famous ghosts at the Goldwell Open Air Museum, near the ghost town of Rhyolite.

Museum activities will include making miniature ghost sculptures, pumpkin carving and trick or treating in the 1905 visitors center. Beatty Days is also being held this weekend, featuring bands, burro races and raffles.

Visit the musesum's Web site at www.goldwellmuseum.org for more information.

Thanksgiving, Christmas distribution

The Pahrump Family Resource Center (a No To Abuse program) and the Salvation Army are working together for Thanksgiving, Christmas distribution.

Sign-ups will be held until the end of October by appointment only at the resource center, 621 S. Blagg (between Highway 372 and Wilson). Documentation needed is picture ID and one month's wages at the appointment.

Call 727-3885 to make an appointment or for more information.

ESP for horses

ESP for Horses in Minutes, sponsored by the Pahrump Open Schooling Shows and hosted by Art Gaytan, will be held from 9:30 to 3 p.m. Saturday at McCullough Arena.

Call Debby Woodland for more information at 727-5529.

Rotary Club meetings

The Pahrump Valley Rotary Club meets at noon every Wednesday at the Pahrump Nugget steakhouse.

Gunfighters event

The Pahrump Gunfighters will perform Western skits and re-enactments at 1 p.m. Sunday at Dusty Flats, next to Our Bar, 3770 West Bell Vista.

There will be a Halloween costume contest for children up to age 12, a barbecue and a live band.

Call 751-3458 for more information.

Church on a Mission has moved

Church on a Mission will hold its first Sunday worship service at the new location at 10 a.m. Sunday. The new location is at 650 Blagg Road, located in the Bible study building adjacent to the main sanctuary of Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church.

Call the church office at 727-4151 for more information.

Pahrump Red Hat Christmas party

Tickets for the Pahrump Red Hat Christmas party to be held Dec. 16 in the Mountain Falls dining room are now available.

Tickets are $22 each. Join this annual Red Hat extravaganza.

For tickets or information, call C.J. at 727-9385 or Karen at 751-5117.

PV Garden Club garage sale

The Pahrump Valley Garden Club will hold a garage sale from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday at 1030 B East Calvada.

Funds will be used to place a second Blue Star Memorial, to be located in the military section of the cemetery.

Skate party

Pahrump Social Powwow Youth committee members will host a skate party from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Skate Zone.

Admission is $7 and includes skate rental, laser tag and neon necklace.

Call 209-3444 for more information.

Pahrump Open Schooling show

The Pahrump Open Schooling show will be at 9 a.m. Saturday at McCullough Memorial Arena, at the corner of Highway 160 and Basin Avenue. Call Debby at 727-5529 for more information.

United Way holding volunteers banquet

The United Way of Pioneer Territory will hold its annual "Cheers for Volunteers" banquet, a recognition of volunteer work performed by our citizens, Nov. 3 at the Saddle West Hotel and Casino.

There will be a no-host bar at 6 p.m., dinner at 7 p.m., and the award ceremony at 8 p.m. The cost for dinner is $30 or $240 for a table of eight.

The nominations forms for volunteers have been distributed to many organizations, but may also be obtained at the Chamber of Commerce or by calling 751-2400 and leaving a message.

Nomination forms are due by 5 p.m. Friday at P.O. Box 5019, Pahrump NV 89041-5019.

Church to hold its Fall Festival

First Southern Baptist Church will hold its annual Fall Festival for boys and girls from age 2 to the fifth grade from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at 741 Fehrs Way.

There will be games, activities and opportunities to "win" candy.

Call the church at 727-6038 for more information.

Teen Night

The Nye Communities Coalition, in partnership with St. Martin's in the Desert Episcopal Church and the Boys & Girls Club, will host a free Teen Night from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Friday at the Boys & Girls Club.

Middle- and high school-age students are invited to come out for an evening of karaoke, games, pool, pizza and drinks.

Call Julie Platson at 537-1115 or the coalition office at 727-9970 for more information.

Guns & Hoses flag football fundraiser

Nye Country Sheriff's Department and Pahrump Fire and Rescue will hold a Guns & Hoses flag football fundraiser to support the SafePlace program from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Saturday at the Pahrump High School football field.

Admission is $6, with free admission for children under 10. Bring canned food to help support the Salvation Army Thanksgiving food giveaway and get $1 off admission. Tickets are available at the Chamber of Commerce.

The event is to help give a giant kick off to help support the SafePlace program, which provides immediate help and support to youth in crisis.

Call SafePlace program coordinator Brenda Magruder at 775-291-3554 or e-mail her at bmagruder@nphy.org.

Mega yard sale

Pahrump Social Powwow Youth committee members will hold a mega yard sale from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday at 71 Linda, on the north-east corner of Linda and Basin.

No early birds, please.

National Finals Rodeo ticket raffle

Sheriff Tony DeMeo won two tickets for the National Finals Rodeo to be held Dec. 3 at the Thomas and Mack Center at UNLV.

The tickets have been valued anywhere from $3,000 to $5,000; 100 raffle tickets will be sold for $25 for a chance to win these tickets (five raffle tickets per person maximum). The winner will be picked Thanksgiving day.

Call Linda at 775-209-4683 for more information.

Family to Family October calendar

The October class schedule for Family to Family Connection, located at 160 S. Emery, is as follows:

Friday -- Closed for Nevada Day.

Monday -- Halloween safety, 1 p.m. (free glow sticks).

Tuesday -- WIC, PAT and Family to Family Halloween Day, 1 p.m. (wear costumes).

Parenting class is at 3 p.m. every Wednesday. Playgroup is at noon every Thursday.

For car seat safety checks or assistance with Nevada check up applications, please call for an appointment. Call 751-5898 (se habla español) for more information.

VFW October calendar

The October 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; and full menu lunches served by Dennis from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.

No dinners or breakfasts will be served until further notice.

Friendship club dinner

The Pahrump Valley Singles Club will meet for dinner and conversation at 5 p.m. Monday at Terrible's Lakeside.

Call Hertha at 727-1822 to RSVP or call Marian at 727-0253 for more information about the club.

Democratic meeting

The Nye County Democrat Central meeting will be held at 7 p.m. Monday at the Bob Ruud Community Center.

Democrats are urged to come join the organization, bring a friend and meet with the candidates.

Call 751-9966 for more information.

Hospice Seminar

Options Series

Nathan Adelson Hospice's October forum will focus on the members of the teams that are out in the community taking care of hospice patients and their families during the Hospice's monthly Seminar Options Series on Channel 30 from noon to 1 p.m. Tuesday at the Channel 30/62 Studio, located at 250 Nopah Vista.

Members of the panel will include Administrator Shelly Heppler, Admissions Nurse Robyn Schoenfeld and more.

Those in the studio and at home will have an opportunity to question the panel. The number to call the day of the seminar is 751-3624.

Attendees at the studio must be there by 10:30 a.m. Seating is limited, so please call Tonya at 751-5601 to RSVP.

Elementary school book fair

Mt. Charleston Elementary School will hold its annual Scholastic Book Fair Monday through Nov. 3. Books may be purchased daily between 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. in the school library, 1521 East Idaho.

The school will be open to the public during its parent/teacher conferences from 1 to 7:30 p.m. Nov. 1.

Parent/teacher conferences

Rosemary Clarke Middle School will hold parent/teacher conferences from 1 to 7 p.m. Nov. 2 in the school's gymnasium, 4201 N. Blagg Road. Appointments are not necessary.

Parent/teacher conferences

Pahrump Valley High School will have parent/teacher conferences from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Nov. 2 in the gymnasium, 501 E. Calvada Blvd.

Report cards will be distributed during this time.

Early childhood screening

The Nye County School District has a responsibility to locate, assess and identify children ages 3 to 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 the district about 90 days prior to your child turning 3 years of age.

If you live in Pahrump, to make an appointment for an evaluation for your child for either Nov. 17 or Dec. 1, please call the Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) office at 751-2638. The new office is located at 2200 S. Mt. Charleston Drive West.

Giant rummage sale

Pahrump Valley United Methodist Church will hold a giant fall/winter rummage sale from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 3 and from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 4 at 1300 East Highway 372.

Books, movies, Christmas items, clothes, crafts and more will be available, as well as baked goods, candies, soup and a variety of sandwiches.

Holiday bazaar

St. Martin's in the Desert Episcopal Church will hold a holiday bazaar from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Nov. 3 and from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 4 at the church, 631 W. Irene St.

The bazaar will feature unique handmade items, home-baked goodies and a white elephant table.

Call 537-1115 for more information.

Laureate Omicron Chapter garage sale

The local Laureate Omicron Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi will hold its seventh annual November garage sale from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 3 and Nov. 4 at 3751 S. Nevada Ave.

Monies received from the sale will be used for a monetary scholarship that is awarded to a qualifying graduating female student from Pahrump Valley High School and also several other local philanthropic donations on an as-needed basis.

Fashion show for multiple sclerosis

The Pahrump Valley Multiple Sclerosis Connection will hold a fashion show and luncheon at 11:30 a.m. Nov. 18 at the Willow Creek Golf Course.

Tickets are $20 and may be purchased at Sunflower Fashions, 1230 S. Loop Road.

Call 727-1400 or Maria White at 537-1335 for more information.

Toys for Tots, No to Abuse fundraiser

A fundraiser to benefit Toys for Tots and No to Abuse will be held Nov. 4 at Horizon Academy in Amargosa Valley.

Sponsored by the Horizon Academy Student Council, the event will feature raffles, a car wash, a baked goods auction and a lot of Mexican food. Lunch is free for anyone who donates an unwrapped toy.

In addition to the fundraiser, Horizon Academy will conduct an open house to give the public a chance to tour the campus and talk to staff and students.

Both events will take place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., with the baked goods auction to take place at 1 p.m. Fundraising events will be held at the academy's south parking lot, located on the corner of Highway 373 and Mecca Road.

Call 775-372-1199 for more information.

PAC Theater Guild auditions

The Pahrump Arts Council Theater Guild will hold auditions for "Nunsense" at 7 p.m. Nov. 8 at WestCare Nevada, 2280 E. Calvada Blvd., Suite 101.

Needed are actresses, singers and dancers who can sell a song and learn how to tap dance. Prepare a short comic song and be prepared to read and dance. Performance dates will be Feb. 9 through Feb. 17, 2007.

Call the theater guild director at 537-2181 for more information.

Daughters of Mary craft bazaar

The Daughters of Mary from Our Lady of the Valley Catholic Church will hold their annual craft bazaar from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 10 and Nov. 11 in the church hall at 781 E. Gamebird Road.

There will also be a bake sale and the lunchroom will be open all day.

For table reservations or more information, please call Pollyanna Buneta at 727-4703.

Christmas bazaar

The Amargosa Valley Artist Guild is sponsoring a Christmas bazaar from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 11 at the community center, 811 E. Amargosa Farm Road.

If interested in having a table ($5), items must be home-made and suitable for gifts. Call Jean at the library at 372-5340.

Eastern Star bazaar

The Annual Eastern Star bazaar will be held from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 18 at the Masonic Temple, 281 Gemini, off Blagg, north of Basin.

A large assortment of crafts, Christmas gifts, baked goods and a patio shop with white elephant items and clothing will be available.

In addition, the drawings for the crocheted bedspread and a replica of the retriever stamp will be held at 2 p.m. Tickets may be purchased by calling 727-8589 or 727-1050.

Donations will go to UNR cancer research and guiding eyes for the blind.

Join Girl Scout Troop No. 169

Girl Scout Troop No. 169 has many openings for girls in grades four through nine to make a Junior/Cadette Group.

Meetings are held from 3:30 to 5 p.m. Tuesdays at Mt. Charleston Elementary School in the multi-purpose room, located on Idaho (between Pahrump Valley Boulevard and Dandelion).

The troop is willing to work around busy schedules. Call Leader Kathy Butkovich at 209-4820, 727-7040 or e-mail pahrump904@netzero.com.

Help for veterans

There is an office in Pahrump and in Tonopah where veterans can receive help in using their earned military benefits.

The Pahrump office is in the Nevada Job Connect facility in the Calvada Eye building and the Tonopah office is in the Nye Regional Medical Center on Main Street.

Ken Shockley and his staff are there full-time to assist veterans in obtaining the benefits they earned.

Call 537-2323 for more information.