Fire relief fund

A fire relief fund has been set up for Harry J. Beck, who lost his home in a fire.

Donations may be made at Bank of America.

Toys for Tots charity trail rides

Saddlebag Santas Children's Chairities will sponsor guided trail rides to benefit Toys for Tots.

The schedule is as follows:

Dec. 15 and 16 -- Steiger Ranch

The Saturday rides are at 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. Sunday rides are at 1 p.m. All rides are approximately two hours. The cost is $25 per person.

Call Jim Hannah, 702-327-5414 or Sharon Steiger, 775-253-0145 for more information, directions, or to sign up for team/family trail rides.

Beta Sigma Phi meeting

Beta Xi chapter of Beta Sigma Phi will meet at 5:30 p.m., Dec. 12 at Karo's home.

There will be a short meeting to discuss the Christmas giving project followed by dinner.

Bring a gift for your Secret Sister and the gift exchange.

There will also be a sweets exchange. Bring 15 items to be shared.

For more information call Jennifer at 702-304-1895.

Winter farmers market

The University of Nevada Cooperative Extension office is sponsoring a winter farmers market Saturday, Dec. 15 in Petrack Park.

Vendors are welcome. All items must be homemade or homegrown.

Call 727-5532 for information and to reserve booth space.

Christmas lights

The following residents invite the public to see the holiday light displays and decorations outside their homes.

-- 3361 National Street, 5:30-9:30 p.m. through Jan. 5.

-- 260 Ellendale in Comstock Park, nightly.

-- 4091 Jackie Street

-- 260 to 360 Dylan Place

-- 300 to 360 Lazy Lizzard Road.

Skate to Give fundraiser

The Skate Zone is sponsoring a "Skating Day for Giving Day, 5-8 p.m., Dec. 16.

Skating is $6 and includes skate rental and Laser Tag.

They are accepting new toys, non-perishable food and cash donations for needy children in Pahrump for Christmas.

They will donate $5 of the admission to charities.

Call 727-4444, extension 315 for more information.

Winter concert

The Pahrump Arts Council will present the annual Winter Concert as a gift to all PAC members and the public at 7 p.m., Dec. 13 in the event center of the Pahrump Nugget.

Admission is free but donations will be accepted.

Call 751-6776 for more information.

Gold seekers meeting

The Nye County Gold Seekers will meet at 1 p.m., Dec. 16, 3721 S. Unicorn.

Following the meeting, there will be a Christmas party with refreshments and a raffle for gold nuggets.

Everyone is invited and there will be a $5 donation for the food.

Participants for the Round Mountain field trip on Dec. 27 should contact Andy Alberti at 727-8771 to make arrangements and get pertinent information.

Teen night

The Nye Communities Coalition, in partnership with St. Martin's in the Desert Episcopal Church is hosting a Teen Night, 6-9 p.m., Dec. 14 at Seemore's, Too!

Middle school through high school age students are invited to come out for an evening of free food, karaoke and games.

For more information, please call Julie Platson, 537-1115 or the Nye Communities Coalition Office, 727-9970.

Snow Day stroll

The 2nd annual Real Snow Day by Freedom Homes, will be Dec. 14 and 15, 1531 S. Hwy. 160.

Stroll through the homes, see Santa and get a free gift while they last. Pictures with Santa will be available.

A coloring contest for kids of all ages will result in a $50 prize to the top child in each of four groups.

There will be lots of prizes, popcorn, cotton candy and snow cones.

Call 727-6000 for more information.

AGLOW meeting

AGLOW will hold the annual Christmas Brunch meeting 9:30-11:30 a.m., Dec. 15 at Water from the Rock Church, 1370 E. Matthew Lane.

Feel free to bring a dish to share.

Personal prayer and ministry time is set aside. Child care provided.

Call 727-5181 for more information.

Cowboy Santa

The Pahrump Gunfighters will have the annual Cowboy Santa Claus, 12-2 p.m., Dec. 16 at Dusty Flats next to Our Bar/Charlie's Place, 3770 W. Bell Vista Road.

Refreshments, music, magic, horses and treats for children 12 and under will be available. Bring the camera.

For more information, call 751-3458.

Freecycle to recycle

The Internet group, pahrumpfreecycle.org is part of a national organization of message boards where members post those things that might be used by someone else rather than throw them away.

The group is locally owned, and new members are always welcome.

For more information logon to www.pahrumpfreecycle.org or call Veronica at 751-9324.

Christmas musical

The Shadow Mountain Christian Fellowship will have a children's Christmas musical at 6:30 p.m., Dec. 16 at the Rosemary Clarke Middle School, 4201 N. Blagg Road.

The public is invited.

Call 537-6627 for more information.

Christmas pies

The Cinderella Girls will be selling Marie Callender pies for Christmas.

Deadline to order is Dec. 19. Orders may be mailed to 4530 Tiger Road, Pahrump 89048.

Pies can be picked up 11-2 p.m. at the Pahrump Nugget in the parking lot.

Call Ashley at 751-2032 for order forms and information.

Oasis Christmas party

The Oasis Writers' Guild will hold the Christmas party reading and potluck at 7 p.m., Dec. 20.

Write a Christmas story or poem to share, 500 words or less.

Call Joanne at 727-8771 to R.S.V.P. and get directions.

Republican Christmas party

The Nye County Republican Central Committee is inviting all Republicans to attend its Christmas Party on Dec. 22 at Mountain Falls Restaurant.

Tickets are $75 per person and a well known live band from Las Vegas is providing the entertainment.

Formal attire is suggested.

For more information call Fely Quitevis 775-513-8447 or Precious Properties at 775-727-5255.

Building Code training

There will be a training class for anyone who uses International Building Code, 8 a.m. to noon, Jan. 11 at the Bob Ruud Community Center.

This will be training to transition from the 1997 IBC to the new 2008 IBC.

Contractors, Construction Managers, Project Managers, Plan Checkers, Building Inspectors and Design Professionals should plan to attend.

The class will be presented by Charles Abbot Associates.

Call 775-751-3773 for more information.

Women Motorcyclist

A new group of women motorcyclists is forming. The first meeting will be Jan. 17 at the Subway on Highway 372, and they will continue to meet every third Thursday of the month.

The group plans to ride after the meeting weather permitting.

For more information write womenoncycles@hotmail.com.

Republican caucus

The Nye County Republican Party Central Committee will host the Republican Caucus and Precinct Meeting between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m., Jan. 19., at the Rosemary Clarke Middle School, 4201 N. Blagg Rd.

All Pahrump Valley registered Republicans only are welcome to attend and participate in the caucus presidential straw poll and the precinct meeting.

Those who wish to just vote in the caucus straw poll are welcome to do so and leave once they cast their votes.

Voting will be open from 9 a.m. until 12 noon.

Those who wish to participate in the precinct meeting are welcome to stay.

"The Way" Fellowship

The Way Fellowship is a new church in the Mountain Falls/Artesia area.

They are holding a contemporary Sunday morning worship at 9:30 a.m., Hafen Elementary, 7120 S. Hafen Ranch Road.

Call Pastor John Dodge, 727-5242 for more information.

Toastmasters

The Pahrump Valley Toastmasters meets at 6:30 p.m. the first and third Wednesday of every month.

The meetings are held at Laduke Team Realty, 1271 S. Hwy. 160, Suite C.

Toastmasters International is a nonprofit organization for learning how to speak comfortably in public.

Call 727-9994 for more information.

Library calendar

The Pahrump Community Library is located at 701 East Street, and is hosting the following events in December:

Computer classes for beginning level users are Monday-Wednesday. Sign-up at the library only.

The winter reading program continues Tuesdays and Wednesdays through Dec. 18.

Tuesday classes are Little pups (ages 2-3), 9:15-9:45 a.m.; Red pups (ages 4-5), 10-10:45 a.m.; Big red (ages 5-12 and Kindergarten), 3:30-4:30 p.m.

The Pahrump Community Library offers home bound delivery service for anyone who is unable to visit the library. Call 727-5930 ext. 12 for more information.

Wednesday is craft class (5th grade and up), 3:15-4:15 p.m.

Call 727-5930 for more information.

Advent Services

Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church is inviting the public to Advent services at 7 p.m., Dec. 12 and 19, at 650 S. Blagg Road.

They will be singing some favorite Christmas carols.

There will be a Christmas Eve Candlelight Service at 2 p.m. and 6 p.m., Dec. 24 at the church.

Call 727-9680 for more information.

Art Show

The public is invited to the "Off the Wall" artist showing.

The works are out of this world and easy to take home.

This is a group show with special guest artist Phillip Torrian from Blue Diamond.

The gallery show runs through Jan. 9.

Call 760-852-4420 for more information.

Family to Family Calendar

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

Dec. 14 -- Early Intervention Explore and Learn playgroup, 11 a.m.

Dec. 17 -- Car seat checks in Amargosa at the church. Call for appointment, (se habla español).

Dec. 18 -- Teen parenting class, toy safety and holiday crafts, 2 p.m.

Dec. 21 -- Holiday safety, 11 a.m.

Dec. 24 and 25 -- Closed for the Holidays.

Dec. 28 -- Early Intervention Explore and Learn playgroup, 11 a.m.

The Back to Basics Parenting class is at 3 p.m. every Wednesday (parents with children birth to 5 years old).

Play group is at 1 p.m. every Thursday.

Resource Lending Library is open from 9- 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

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.

DAR meeting

The Pahrump Springs Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution will hold the monthly meeting in the home of Mary Swadell at 10 a.m., Dec. 12.

A luncheon will celebrate the 4th anniversary of the chapter and Christmas.

Cheryl Giordano will speak on Helen J. Stewart of the Old Morman Fort in Las Vegas.

For more information and reservations call Jerri Smythe at 727-1650.

Feeding strays?

SNAPS is looking for registered feeders.

They will assist with spay/neutering, vaccinations, trapping and food when available at no charge.

Call quickly. There are a limited number of spaces available each month.

The number is 751-8513 for more information.

Hawaiian club

We are looking for Hawaiian Islanders interested in starting a local Hawaiian club in Pahrump.

Call Meg, 775-990-4442 or Carol, 775-727-4562 for more information.

SNAPS

SNAPS needs donations of pet food for our Food Share Program.

Donations can be dropped off at D is for Dogs pet grooming on Calvada at the duck pond, or 4141 W. Charleston Park Avenue.

Call 751-8513 for more information.

Wal-Mart Wall of Heros

If you have a picture of someone who has served or is serving in the military, and would like a picture displayed on the south wall, bring an 8 x 10 photo with the first and last name, branch of service, dates of service, and phone number. Add $2 for the frame and drop all the information at the customer service desk.

This is a stand alone project not affiliated with any other project or organization. All photos taken to Wal-Mart will stay at Wal-Mart. If you have any questions, call Denise Choyce at 727-1939.

Quilts charity fund drive

Quilts 4 Cancer, a 501(c)(3) charity, is looking for people to share their sewing talent and basic quilting to make quilts for adults with cancer.

As supply costs skyrocket for shipping and handling, the charity is in great need of batting and backing

In Nye County, many residents are being treated for cancer. If you want to donate a quilt, it should be at least 50 x 50 or larger, any pattern and color and should fit most home washers and dryers.

Pahrump area includes Beatty, Amargosa, Death Valley, Tonopah, Sandy Valley, Shoshone and Tecopa.

Call 751-5356 for more information.

Donations may be sent to: Quilts 4 Cancer, P.O. Box 4702, Pahrump, NV 89041.

Nye County Democrats

The Nye County Democratic Club meets the second Monday of every month at 7 p.m. in the Bob Ruud Community Center.

Men's golf club

The Pahrump Valley Men's Golf Club meets at 8 a.m. each Wednesday at Willow Creek Golf Course.

To join, just show up at the meeting.

Call 751-5735 for more information.

Pahrump Rotary Club

The Rotary Club of Pahrump Valley meets at noon every Wednesday in the Pahrump Nugget banquet hall.

Rotary members are a dedicated group of people serving in the community.

For more information about the Rotary Club and its projects, call 727-8399.

Community action team

The Pahrump Valley Community Action Team has selected three teams to work on community projects. Please contact team leaders for more information on meeting times and places.

PR team: Erin Froehling, 727-6978

Beautification team: Kathleen Bienenstein, 537-1679

Higher education team: Robert Lurker, 727-2000

For more information on PVCAT call Paula Glidden 209-4412, or Patricia Cox 209-4390.

Art and Sol 2008

All fine artists and crafters should get ready for the 14th annual Art & Sol display for Memorial Day weekend, May 23-25 at the Pahrump Nugget Event Center.

Space is limited. Call Debra now at 751-8101 or Dorothy, 751-8924, to request a booth application.

Participants do not have to be members of PAC, although Art & Sol is sponsored by the Pahrump Arts Council.

Quilt raffle benefit

Veterans wives, Joan Crim, Mary Carroll, Barb Johnson and Sue Palumbo purchased supplies and made a quilt to be raffled off as a benefit for the Pahrump VA Clinic.

Only 1000 tickets are available. The cost is $5, and tickets may be purchased at Pappa Willie's Italian Eatery and HR Locksmith.

Hopefully all the tickets will be sold by Dec. 21 and the quilt can have a new home by the holidays.

Donations can be made to Barb Johnston, P. O. Box 4702, Pahrump 89041.

For more information call 751-5356.

Contemporary worship

Saved by Grace Lutheran Church will present a contemporary worship service 11 a.m., Dec. 16 at 1521 E. Idaho Street in the Mt. Charleston Elementary multi-purpose room.

Music will be provided by "Grateful."

The traditional service will still be held at 10 a.m.

Call 751-5754 for more information.

Cancer victims help available

Walk the Rock has funds available for transportation and lodging expenses to assist those with cancer.

Contact Anna at 727-1414 for more information.

Eastern Star meeting

Stardust Chapter 32 will meet at 7:30 p.m., Dec. 18 at the Masonic Lodge, 281 Gemini Drive.

Members are reminded to bring $5 for Home Health Services of Nevada. Our donations will be matched from chapter funds.

For more information call 751-2471.

Impaired vision meeting

The Pahrump Valley Chapter of Vision Impaired Persons will meet at 1 p.m., Dec. 18, at the Pahrump Senior Center, 1370 W. Basin Road.

Meetings provide interaction and information for those who are suffering from degenerative disease or have difficulty seeing.

Call Jim Kvool, 751-5730 for more information.

Holiday raffle

Pahrump Community Library is having a holiday raffle for a remote controlled Hummer.

Tickets are $1 each or $5 for 6 tickets.

Tickets may be purchased at the Library.

Drawing is Dec. 19. You do not have to be present to win.

Call 727-5930 for more information.

Grief support for Holidays

Nathan Adelson Hospice invites those who grieve the loss of a loved one to the adult grief support meeting at 4 p.m. on Wednesdays, 1480 E. Calvada Blvd.

The meetings in December will focus on the challenges of getting through the holidays and discussions of ways to cope with the season after the loss of a loved one.

Call 751-6700 for more information.

Holiday trash collections

Pahrump Valley Disposal will be picking up refuse one day late after all holidays this season.

For Christmas and New Year's, collection will be one day late. If your trash day is Tuesday (Christmas or New Year's), then refuse will be picked up Wednesday, and all collections will run one day late from that point.

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.

Girl Scouts

The Pahrump Service Unit and Girl Scouts are registering grades K-12 for the coming year.

"Girl Scouting--Where Girls Grow Strong" is also seeking new leaders or parent volunteers.

For information, call Kathy at 727-7040 or Holly Smith at 702-385-3677.

Melanoma Fighters Club

"Mandy's Melanoma Fighters Club" seeks 2 to 3 preteen and teenagers from each middle and high school in Pahrump to promote melanoma and skin cancer awareness in their school.

To become a part of this worth while cause and help save lives please call Michael at 702-743-1346 or Marie at 209-5088.

Community choir meeting

The Pahrump Community Choir meets from 7-9 p.m. each Wednesday at the Rosemary Clarke Middle School music room.

Anyone who likes to sing is welcome.

Call 751-6957 for more information.

Toys for Tots

The Marine Corps League, Pahrump Detachment 1199 partners with the Marine Corps Reserve to support Toys for Tots.

Toys for Tots will collect new, unwrapped toys from donation boxes at our local businesses to distribute to children in Nye County.

Collection boxes will be located in nearly 40 locations including Ace Hardware, Wal-Mart, Albertson's, Smith's, CVS Pharmacy, Desert Valley Regional Medical Center, Willow Creek Golf Course and Walgreens. The boxes will stay in place through Dec. 22.

Tax deductible donations can be made to: Toys for Tots, P.O. Box 5481, Pahrump, NV 89041.

Christmas baskets

The Salvation Army is now accepting applications for the Christmas food baskets and Christmas toys.

Christmas application deadline is Dec. 15.

Pick up applications 10-3 p.m., Monday-Friday, at the Salvation Army Social Services Office, 240 S. Dahlia St. (next to the Thrift Store).

Call 775-727-5093 and ask for Adriana to obtain more information.

Breakfast with Santa

Our Lady of the Valley Catholic Church will sponsor a pancake and sausage breakfast with Santa, 10-1 p.m., Dec. 16, 781 E. Gamebird Road.

Come and meet Santa and Mrs. Claus.

Donations are $3 for adults and $1 for kids under 12.

Call 727-4044 for more information.

Coat drive needs are small

The most requested gift from Santa is a warm coat.

Response has been wonderful but really needed are coats for small children and babies.

Drop off your new and gently used coats until Dec. 15 at Mankins Allstate Insurance, 1271 S. Hwy. 160 (across from Saddle West) or Dream Homes, 3100 S. Hwy. 160, during business hours.

The coats will be donated to No to Abuse for distribution to the children of Pahrump.

Thank you Pahrump community for your support.

Farmer's market

There is a farmer's market 8:30 a.m.-noon on Friday and Saturday, 5611 S. Homestead Road.

Vegetables and gifts are available from many local growers and artists.

Come for fresh eggs, tomatoes and more.

Call 751-8885 for more information.

Christmas food donations

Home Health Services of Nevada is accepting food donations for the seniors in need of assistance because of illness, infirmity or inadequate income.

The food will provide Christmas baskets so no one will go without for the holidays.

Donations may be dropped off, 8-4:30 p.m. at 1731 S. Hwy. 160 (next to Country Roads Recreation).

Call 727-5060 for more information.

Socks for tots

The Cinderella Girls are collecting new pairs of socks for tots, teens and adults for the holidays.

Deadline will be Dec. 15.

Socks will be distributed to the children in the hospital during the holidays and socks for adults will be given to the two local nursing homes.

A drop box is located at Skate Zone.

Call Kathy at 727-7040 or Ashley at 751-2932 for more information.

Kiwanis New Year's Eve

The Kiwanis Club of Pahrump will hold the 1st annual New Year's Eve party, 8-1 a.m., Dec. 31 at the Bob Ruud Community Center.

Dress is casual-dressy (no blue jeans or sweats).

Live music will be provided by Armando Pizzi Band starting at 9 p.m.

Soda, beer, water and wine will be offered for sale.

There will be a raffle and free door prize drawings.

Tickets are $20 per person and can be purchased at Shadow Mountain Construction, 2221 S. Winery Road, or by calling 513-8952 or 209-3752.

Letters to Santa

The Pahrump Valley Lions Club and the Pahrump Valley Chamber of Commerce invite all children through the age of 12 to write Santa at P.O. Box 133, Pahrump, NV 89041-0133.

Because Santa and his elves are getting on in years, please be sure to include the name, address and phone number of each child.

This allows Santa and the elves to respond to each child.

Anyone wishing to donate to the Letters to Santa Program is encouraged to contact the Lions Club, P.O. Box 133, Pahrump, NV 89041-0133, or the Chamber of Commerce, P.O. Box 42, Pahrump, NV 89041-0042.

Santa can be reached by calling 727-9016.

On behalf of the Lions Club, Happy Holidays to one and all.