Well owners meeting

The Nye County Well Owners Association monthly meeting has been changed to Saturday.

The next meeting will be at the Pahrump Library meeting room at 9:30 a.m., Sept. 1.

For more information call Ken at 537-6446 or Larry at 537-0509.

Artist Reception

PAC and the Pahrump Community Library present 'Sally Brown - One Woman Show" at the library now through Oct. 5. Sally's art work is a feast of color, fantasy and wonder. Please join us for a reception to honor the artist this Fri., Aug. 31, 1-3 p.m.

For more information call Judy at 990-4546.

Dances of universal peace

Dancing the path to peace honors the sacred traditions of the world through song and dance. The public is invited to attend the event at 2 p.m., Sept. 8, at Haven Selah, 1680 N. Blagg Road.

Phrases and movements are simple to learn. There will be a vegetarian potluck after the dance and a walking of the labyrinth. Drumming will follow.

Call 727-8633 for more information.

Genealogical Society

The Genealogical Society will meet Sept. 6 at 6:30 p.m. in the multi-purpose room at LDS Church located at Wilson and West Streets.

The speaker will be Stefani Evans, a Certified Genealogist and nationally know presenter, and the subject will be selecting a genealogist to do work for you.

The talk will begin at 7 p.m.

Call Robert Alvis at 751-9032 for more information.

Blood drive

Pahrump Valley Cruisers, hot rods and big hearts...there will be a United Blood Services blood drive, 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., Fri. Sept. 7, and 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sept. 8 at the Bob Rudd Community Center.

All donors will receive a voucher for two tickets to Matsuri at the Sahara Hotel and Casino.

Call Jim Gallagher at 751-8912 for more information.

PV Garden Club

The Pahrump Valley Garden Club will welcome horticulturist, author and columnist, Linn Mills, as a guest speaker at 8 a.m. on Sept. 8.

The meeting will be held in the 4-H building at the UNR Cooperative Education Center at the corner of Dandelion and Calvada. Meetings are open to the public.

Call Edna Goodwin for more information at 751-2175.

Voces Latinas

The Pahrump Arts Council presents Voces Latinas, a showcase of artwork by fifteen artists representing the diverse range of creative voices within the Latino community.

The exhibit is curated by the Nevada Museum of Art and is part of the Nevada Arts Council Nevada Touring Initiative Program.

The exhibit may be seen at the Nye County courthouse 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. daily, Mon. - Fri., until Sept. 19.

Cinderella Pageant workshops

Free modeling workshops will be offered from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Sept. 6 and Sept. 13, at the Bob Rudd Community Center in Room B.

The Nye County Cinderella Pageant is Sept. 21, and is open to all ages 0 - 26 years for girls and 0 to 6 years for boys.

Call Ashley DiToto at 751-2932 or 209-6111 for more information.

Fiber Arts 2008

Get that quilt or needlework project going now.

Plans for the annual Fiber Arts Show are under way, with a spectacular weekend event planned for mid-February 2008.

For entry or vendor information call Melinda at 537-1287 or Lynn at 727-4131.

Job Fair

The State of Nevada Division of Welfare and Supportive Services is sponsoring a Job Fair and would like to invite job seekers in the community of Pahrump and surrounding areas to attend.

The Job Fair will be held in the banquet room at the Pahrump Nugget from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m., Sept. 20 and is titled "Striving for Excellence."

Participation is free to local businesses. Those wishing to participate should contact the Employment and Training Advisor, Heather Bannerman or Family Service Specialist, Dawn Lewis at 751-7253, or by faxing 751-7404.

Please provide your business name, phone and fax numbers and the name of your company representative.

Beta Xi meeting

The first regular meeting of the Beta Xi Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi will take place on Wednesday September 5, at 5:30 p.m. at Jennifer's home. This will be a dinner meeting.

All Beta Sigma Phi Degrees are welcome. Please call Jennifer at 775-304-1895 for directions or for more information about the chapter 5.

High Desert Bead & Fiber Artists

The High Desert Bead & Fiber Artists Society for adults meets every Tuesday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Seemore's Ice Cream Parlor on Highway 160.

All adults interested in learning beading will be welcome.

Call 751-8896 for more information (please do not call Seemore's for information).

Kiwanis Wine Tasting/Auction

The Kiwanis is having the Annual Wine Tasting and Auction at Saddle West Hotel and Casino 6 p.m., Sept. 22.

Events include entertainment by County Line and a silent and live auction with a car donated by Saitta-Trudeau as part of the inventory.

Tickets are available at Advance America, Shadow Mountain Construction and Secret Sisters Boutique.

For more information or to purchase tickets, call Marianne at 209-3752, or Kathleen at 751-5229.

Friends of the Library

The Friends of the Library will have the September meeting on Sat., Sept. 8.

Bob Alvis as guest speaker. The meeting is held in the conference room at 9 a.m.

Women entrepreneur group forming

A support group is forming for women who either own a business in Pahrump or are interested in starting one. The group will meet one night a week in the evening as determined. If interested call Lee at 727-1459.

Rummage sale

Our Lady of the Valley Catholic Church is having a rummage sale 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sept. 14, and 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 15., 781 E. Gamebird Road.

Donations are being accepted 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 11 - 13 at the Church.

For more information call 727-4044.

Holiday sale

Pahrump Valley United Methodist Church will have an "all holiday" sale from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., Sept 22 in the R. C. Building.

The sale will be for decorations, gifts, knickknacks, greeting cards, etc. specific to holidays.

The address is 1300 E. Highway 372.

Kiwanis week

Kiwanis Week kicks off at Saddle West Casino at 4:30 p.m., Sept. 15. with an open bar and Hors d'ouevres.

All points on player cards will be matched and donated to the Kiwanis.

For more information call Kathleen at 751-5229, or Marianne at 209-3752.

DAR schedules regular meeting

The Pahrump Springs Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution will be holding a regular monthly meeting at the Pahrump Community Library at 10 a.m. Sept. 12.

Marilyn Stack will present a program on the history of quilt making.

The DAR Museum quilt collection will be presented by Julia Burton Avery.

Anyone interested in attending is welcome.

For more information, call Jerri Smith 727-1650.

Mt. Charleston open house

Open house for Mt. Charleston Elementary School is scheduled at 6 p.m. and another at 6:30 p.m., Wed., Aug. 29 in the multi-purpose room.

Teachers will be in their classrooms from 6 p.m. until 7 p.m.

Volunteer Homeland Reserve Unit

VHRU is an organized group of retired and former law enforcement officers with the mission of providing trained and experienced resources to public safety agencies in Nevada and, potentially, to surrounding areas.

VHRU maintains a web site that describes the mission and provides information regarding the organization, leadership, and on-going activities. The web site also contains an application form that can be downloaded by any former law enforcement officer who wants to become a part of the organization.

For more information log on to: www.vhru.com or call 702-610-8000.

Caregiver training

Nathan Adelson Hospice is providing a two-day workshop to teach individuals caregiving in a home/hospice or health care/nursing home environment. The special training class is scheduled for 8:30 a.m., Sept. 17 and 18.

The 16 hours of training is free. Participants will receive a certificate of attendance.

Space is limited. Reservations must be made no later than Sept. 13.

The workshop will be held in the conference room at Nathan Adelson Hospice, 1480 E. Calvada Blvd., Suite 900.

For more information call Tonya Brum at 751-5601.

Jewelry sale and tea

Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church, 650 S. Blagg, will hold a gently used jewelry sale 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 13. All proceeds going to No To Abuse and matched by a grant from Thrivent Financial.

Pahrump Valley's Victorian Ladies will be in period dresses serving tea during the jewelry sale.

Donations of gently used jewelry are still being accepted at No To Abuse, 641 S. Blagg Road and Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church.

Call Shirl at 751-6961 for more information.

Nobles' Ladies luncheon

The Nobles' Ladies will meet for lunch at the Spaghetti Western Italian Restaurant in Who's Dunes at 11:30 a.m. on Wed., Aug. 29.

For information and reservations, call 727-7519.

VFW Post 10054 August calendar

Breakfast served every Sunday, 8 am to 11 am.

Dinners:

Aug. 31 - American Legion, beef lasagna

All dinners are served from 5 to 7 p.m. unless listed differently. All dinners are $6 unless stated.

Ms. Senior Nevada Pageant

The Ms. Senior Nevada Pageant will be held at the Sun Coast Casino and Hotel in Las Vegas on Aug. 29.

For details and tickets call Scotty, 727-0309 or Val, 537-0468.

Open schooling shows

Pahrump Open Schooling shows will be held at 9 a.m. Oct. 13 and Nov. 3 at McCullough Arena (corner of Highway 160 and Basin Road).

Call Debby Woodland at 727-5529 or E-mail orandas@vwestdu.net for more information.

A poker run to benefit Alaska Eddie and Janice will be Sept. 8. The run will help cover expenses from a motorcycle accident.

The $25 fee covers breakfast at the Short Branch Saloon, and dinner and band at the Eagle's Nest.

High hand wins a slot machine and low hand is to be determined. All vehicles welcome.

Registration at the Short Branch in Crystal is from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Tickets available at the Stagestop and the Eagle's Nest, Sept. 1 - 8.

Call 775-372-1717, 727-7300 or 751-5290 for more information.