Republican central committee meeting

The Nye County Republican Central Committee will have its fourth and final 2006 regular meeting at 1 p.m. Saturday at the Pahrump Community Library, 701 East St.

Call 727-2500 for more information.

Fall Festival volunteers needed

Those who are able to volunteer a few hours of their time are asked to participate in various committees for the Fall Festival.

To volunteer for any of the committees, Carnival, Parade, Vendors, Arts & Crafts, Rodeo and Entertainment, call 764-8416 or 764-0531.

Genealogical society meeting

The Pahrump Nevada Genealogical Society will meet at 6:30 p.m. Thursday in the multi-purpose room of the LDS church on Wilson and West.

The program will be "A Pahrump perspective," by Roy Mankins.

Call Bob Alvis at 751-9032 for more information.

Movers and Shakers to meet

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. Thursday at Desert Greens Clubhouse, 350 W. Wilson Ave. (next to hospital).

Jodi Servin, M.S.W., L.S.W. from the National Parkinson Foundation, is the facilitator and consultant for the group. Plans will also be finalized for a group bus trip to Las Vegas Sept. 30 to hear an expert on Parkinson's disease.

Anyone with Parkinson's disease, as well as their caregivers and/or family members are welcome to attend this group. It is open also to anyone with a movement disorder. Light refreshments will be served.

Call Donna or Steve Marsh at 537-1015 with questions or concerns.

VFW September calendar

The September 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 11 a.m. 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:

Friday -- American Legion stuffed pork chops.

Sept. 15 -- No dinner.

Sept. 22 -- VFW Ladies Auxiliary pork roast, 5-7 p.m.

Sept. 29 -- No dinner.

All dinners are $6 and served from 4-7 p.m., unless otherwise noted.

Family to Family September calendar

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

Friday -- CPR, 1 p.m.

Saturday -- Nevada early intervention developmental play group, 11 a.m.

Tuesday -- Nevada check up applications and questions.

Sept. 19 -- Teen parent day (bring pictures), 2 p.m.

Sept. 21 -- Closed for training.

Sept. 26 -- Nevada early intervention developmental play group, noon.

Sept. 29 -- Child-proofing your home, 1 p.m.

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.

PV Cruisers Blood drive

Pahrump Valley Cruisers: Hot Rods & Big Hearts will hold a blood drive from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday and from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at the Bob Ruud Community Center.

Every donor will get two free tickets to the Liberace Museum in Las Vegas.

Please call Ken Hargis at 910-3076 to make an appointment.

Master gardener training course

A Master Gardner training course will be offered at the University of Nevada Cooperative Extension. Classes will begin at 9 a.m. Friday.

Call Diane Herndon at 727-5532 for reservations.

TOPS yard sale

TOPS No. 117 will hold its third annual yard sale from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday and Saturday at 1710 W. Blosser Ranch Road (east on Blosser from Leslie).

Call 727-9744 for more information.

Homeschool bowling sign ups

Youths from 3 to 17 years old may sign up now with parental consent for the Homeschool Bowling League, which will meet at 9:15 a.m. Wednesdays during the season (Sept. 13 through Nov. 1).

The cost is $48 per child. No bowling experience is necessary; bowling coaching tips will be available and two games will be played each week (shoes included). The last day will include a pizza party and the presentation of trophies.

Call Veronica at 751-9324 or e-mail her at Aronica1@yahoo.com to sign up or for more information.

Daughters of the American Revolution

The Pahrump Springs Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution will hold its regular monthly meeting at 10 a.m. Sept. 13 at the Bob Ruud Community Center, Room B.

Guest speaker Bill Houston, owner of Scrapbook Cottage, will present a program on Preserving Your Heritage. Anyone interested in attending will be welcome. Call Cindy Sepulveda at 727-2895 for more information.

No To Abuse yard sale

No To Abuse will hold a yard sale from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday and Saturday at 621 S. Blagg Road.

All proceeds will be used for NTA's local community programs, its shelter and for client needs.

Please call 751-1118 for more information.

Wine tasting, auction

The tenth annual wine tasting and auction, "A Big Island Luau," will be held at 6 p.m. Saturday at the Mountain Falls Bar & Grill.

The event will benefit the Kiwanis Club. Tickets are $30 per person. Call 537-0115 or 751-5229.

Laureate Omicron Chapter meeting

THe Laureate Omicron Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi will meet at 1 p.m. Monday in the home of Rae Moreno. She will present a cultural program on Bess Truman for the "First Lady" program series.

All Beta Sigma Phi degrees are welcome. Call 751-0873 or 537-0706 for more information.

PAC holding auditions

Auditions for the Pahrump Arts Council's fall production of a musical, "The Apple Tree," will be held from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Tuesday in the Pahrump Valley High School auditorium.

Please prepare a short song and be prepared to read.

Call 537-2181 for more information or if interested in a production position.

Well owners meeting

The Nye County Well Owners meeting will be held at 6:30 p.m. Sept. 13 at the VFW Club on Homestead Road.

Meetings will return to the Saturday scheduled time in October due to a change in the VFW national meetings schedule.

Call Jim at 727-1401, Ken at 537-6446 or Lawrence at 537-0509 for more information.

Join the Pahrump Community Choir

The Pahrump Community Choir has room for a few more singers and is looking for an accompanist.

Rehearsals will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesdays, starting Sept. 13 in the Rosemary Clarke Middle School music room.

Call Andy at 751-6957 for more information.

Rummage sale

Our Lady of the Valley Catholic Church will hold a rummage sale from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 15 and from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 16 at the Our Lady of the Valley church hall on 781 E. Gamebird Road.

Obedience club event

The Pahrump Valley Obedience Club is sponsoring an Obedience "A" match at 9 a.m. Sept. 16 at the soccer field behind the Town Hall. Entries will be accepted until 8 a.m. the day of the event.

Call Helen at 537-6355 for more information.

USDA distribution

The USDA food distribution will be held from 8 to 10:30 a.m. Sept. 16 at Church on a Mission, 4760 S. Pahrump Valley Blvd., units 4 and 5.

Call the church at 727-4151 for more information.

Women's Aglow

Women's Aglow will meet from 9:30-11:30 a.m. Sept. 16 at Water From the Rock Church, 1370 E. Matthew Lane, (next to Smith's).

Come sing the old songs with Vivan Matheson.

Call Sue Scott at 751-0588 for more information.

Caregiver training

Nathan Adelson Hospice will provide a two-day workshop teaching individuals to be caregivers in a home/hospice or health care/nursing home environment Sept. 25-26 in the conference room at the hospice, 1480 E. Calvada Blvd., Suite 900.

Space is limited for this 16 hour training. Reservations must be made no later than Sept. 20.

To make reservations or for more information, call Tonya Brum at 751-5601.

Stroke screening scheduled Sept. 29

Residents living in and around Pahrump can be screened to reduce their risk of having a stroke. Life Line Screening will be at the Pahrump Moose Lodge No. 808 Sept. 29 at 1100 East Second St. Appointments will begin at 9 a.m.

A stroke is ranked as the third leading killer in the world and the second among women. Through preventive screenings, the risk of having a stroke can be greatly reduced.

Screenings are fast and painless. They involve the use of ultrasound technology and scan for potential health problems related to blocked arteries, which can lead to a stroke; aortic aneurysms, which can lead to a ruptured aorta; and hardening of leg arteries, which is a strong predictor of heart disease.

Also offered for men and women is a bone density screening to assess the risk for developing osteoporosis.

Each screening requires ten minutes or less to complete. A complete vascular screening package is $109. Sign up for a complete vascular package and include the osteoporosis screening and the cost is $129.

For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 1-877-237-1287. Pre-registration is required.

Bird flu meeting

Questions about bird flu will be addressed at a meeting at 5 p.m. Sept. 27 at the community center in Tecopa.

Call Tamara Cohn at 873-7868 or 878-0231 for more information.

Art show at courthouse

The Pahrump Arts Council installed a mixed media, open show at the Nye County Courthouse. The show will run through Oct. 6.

Call Bernie Toy at 727-9112 for more information.

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.

Rosemary Clarke seeking volunteers

Rosemary Clarke Middle School needs clerical assistance throughout the school year. If interested in volunteering, please contact the Nye County School District volunteer coordinator's office at 727-7743, ext. 258 or 259. Office hours are from 8 a.m. to noon daily.

Join the Boy Scouts

Scouting is fun for young men ages 6 through 18. Join the Scouts, build friendships that last a life-time and learn valuable skills.

Sponsors are available for boys who cannot afford uniforms or fees. Call Lisa at 209-3282.

Boy Scout project to aid Pahrump Scouts

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. All types of gear are needed; tents, stoves, pots, utensils, sleeping bags, etc ...

Pick up is available for any items. Call Lisa at 209-3282.

Museum requests drawings

Pahrump Valley Museum is asking young artists to submit their own drawings to the museum.

Drawings may be used in the museum's newsletters and should be representative of desert life: flora, fauna, artifacts, people and places.

This volunteer, unpaid activity is designed to give young people a chance to showcase their art and create a portfolio.

Call Jan Lindsay at 751-5282 for more information.

CMA seeks event volunteers

The Nevada Country Music Association will participate in this year's Wild West Extravaganza and would like to invite all country music fans to join and come have fun at the associations' booth.

Volunteers are needed to give out flyers, talk about country music and enjoy the tunes played at the event. Those who can sing will be asked to do so.

Call Bud at 751-2667 to join.

Panic disorder group

Panic Relief Inc., a non-profit organization, is forming a group to help people who suffer from panic, anxiety and agoraphobia to control panic attacks and anticipatory anxiety while learning how attitudes and current thoughts affect panic and anxiety.

The group meets from noon to 1 p.m. Mondays and from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays.

Call PRI at 732-940-9658 for more information and location.

SafePlace seeking donated office space

SafePlace, an organization that is here in Pahrump to provide immediate help and support to youth in crisis, is trying to obtain donated office space that would adequately accommodate youth drop-ins and storage for supplies and donations.

The organization is new to Pahrump and would provide services such as crisis intervention, shelter, job placement, food vouchers, hygiene products, toiletries, transportation and much more.

Please call SafePlace program coordinator Brenda F. Magruder at 291-3554 for more information.

Progressive Choices

Progressive Choices, a non-profit training center for helping the developmentally disabled, is seeking costumes and float decoration donations to make its first float a success.

Drop-offs may be taken to 4760 S. Pahrump Valley Blvd.

Call 751-8770 for more information.

Volunteers needed

Volunteers for firefighters, EMTs and the burn desk are needed. If you are 17-70 years old, have a high school diploma or GED, are in good health and want to serve your community, call 727-5356, ext. 224, for a new training program that will start soon.

Hospice cell phone collection program

Nathan Adelson Hospice has sent its first shipment of cell phones collected from its Collective Good program. The hospice is asking the community for used cell phones for recycling to continue the ongoing program.

Drop off places for cell phones have been identified and collection boxes have been put in place. New businesses want to help and four new ones have become community partners: The Pahrump Valley Chamber of Commerce, Desert Tanning Salon, Charleston Peak RV Park at the Winery and Wells Fargo Bank. They join established partners, Martinizing Dry Cleaners, Nevada Federal Credit Union, Valley Electric, The Wine Cellar and Nathan Adelson Hospice. Used cell phones may be dropped off at any one of these locations.

For more information about recycling old cell phones, call Tonya Brum, event/community relations coordinator for Nathan Adelson Hospice at 751-5601.

4-H Clogging Club

Sun Country Cloggers are offering adult youth and beginner classes. Youth ages 8 to 19 interested in learning how to clog may call Debby, 4-H coordinator, at 727-5532 for more information.

Torah study group

Anyone interested in joining a Torah study group may call 727-4609 for more information.

Teen Care classes, services

Teen Care, a non-profit Christian organization, offers the following classes:

Overcomers outreach -- 12 step group, 4:30 p.m., Mondays.

Non-traditional Chinese boxing -- 6 p.m., Wednesdays.

Lightsource youth group -- 6 p.m., Thursdays.

Teen Care's services include peer counseling and drug testing Monday through Saturday by appointment. All services are free.

Call Rochelle at 727-9911 for more information.

AAUW 'Silver Valley' chapter forming

The American Association of University Women is forming a "Silver Valley" chapter in Pahrump.

More information about AAUW can be found at www.aauw.org.

Males and females interested in membership may call Maureen at 751-6765.

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.

Power wheelchairs

Power (electric) wheelchairs for senior citizens and the permanently disabled are available through the Miracle on Wheels 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 1-800-749-8778 or visit www.jaspanmedical.com for qualification guidelines.

Pahrump Cowboy Shooters

Would you like to be a cowboy for a day? If so, call Stretch at 727-4537 for more information.

Senior Companions

Low-income seniors age 60 or over can earn $212 a 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.

Invitation to join Red Hat Society

Ladies over 50 -- who wish to have fun -- are invited to join the Desert Flowers Red Hat Society.

Contact Queen Crysathe "Mum" CJ at 727-9385 or Lady Cactus Flower Jill at 513-0674 for more information.

Ministry for police officers

Peace Officers for Christ International (POFCI) is a volunteer, non-profit organization desiring to minister to police officers and their families.

Gene Hall has been appointed representative for POFCI for the state of Nevada.

More information about the organization may be found at www.pofci.org or by calling Gene at 253-0180.

PVHS seeks two volunteers

The Pahrump Valley High School's administrative office needs clerical assistance from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. everyday to answer phones, perform filing, greet people, etc.

The nurse's office needs a volunteer certified in cardio pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and automated external defibrillator (AED) trained. This volunteer would also assist in performing health aide duties. Hours will be determined.

Both of these volunteers are needed as soon as possible.

Please contact the volunteer coordinator's office at 727-7743, ext. 258 or 259. The office is open from 9 a.m. to noon Monday through Friday.

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.