Soroptomists craft fair

Sorptomists International of Pahrump is holding a craft fair as a fundraiser, Monday through Friday, 8:30-5 p.m., CC's Beauty Zone, 1231 E. Basin Ave., Suite 3.

This is a great opportunity for last minute gifts. There are crocheted stuffed animals, hand-painted keepsake boxes, pincushions, jewelry and much more.

All of the gifts were handmade by members of the local Soroptomists Club and the funds will support local programs.

For more information, call 537-1717.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Ron Paul

The supporters of Ron Paul for president are welcome to attend a meeting at 7:30 p.m., Friday, Dec. 14 at Wulfy's on Hwy. 160. Call 702-353-1368 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.

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.

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.

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.

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 of whatever is to be shared.

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

Library calendar

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

Dec. 15 -- Pahrump Anime, noon.

Dec. 18 -- Favorite authors book club, 1:30 p.m.

Dec. 19 -- Raffle drawing for remote controller Hummer. Tickets available through Dec. 18.

Dec. 20 -- Adult craft workshop, free, 1 p.m.

Dec. 22 -- Free movie day, 2 p.m.

Dec. 24 and 25 -- Closed

Dec. 31 -- close at 1:30 p.m.

Jan. 1 -- closed for New Year's

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.

"Jingle Bell Jury" in Tecopa

The Shadow Mountain Players will present "Jingle Bell Jury," a Christmas comedy for all ages at 6:30 p.m., Dec. 15 at the Tecopa Hot Springs Resort next to Pastels Bistro.

General admission is $3.

Dress warmly as the play will be presented outdoors.

All children admitted free as guest of the Hummingbird Family Resources. Gift bags from Santa after the show. RSVP 760-852-4420 or 760-852-4151.

Donations accepted too, donations to Hummingbird Family Resources are tax deductible.

Santa is coming

Santa is coming to Northfield Ranch, 4-6 p.m., Dec. 15, 3140 N. Garrison Road.

The event is open to all special needs children, family and friends.

Call 727-9405 for more 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.

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.

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.

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 information log on to www.pahrumpfreecycle.org or call Veronica at 751-9324.

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.

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.

Boy Scouts sell firewood

Community Group 651 Boy Scouts are selling firewood again this year.

This is the only fundraiser this group has.

The firewood is 2' x 4' x 6' as a single unit. The wood is split, cut and delivered.

Cost is $150 per unit.

Call 513-8889 to order or for more information.

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 or to sign up for team/family trail rides. These are the contact numbers for directions as well.

Corrected cards for Injured soldiers

To send a holiday card to an injured soldier, address the envelope in this manner:

We Support You During Your Recovery

c/o The American Red Cross

P.O. Box 419

Savage, MD 20307-0419

The address rules must be followed to the letter.

We apologize for any inconvenience.

Christmas lights

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

-- 3361 National Street, Cross streets are Elderberry and Homestead, 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.

-- 941 W. Gypsy, cross streets are between Leslie and Linda north of Harris Farm Road.

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.

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.

Artist workshop

There will be a collage artist workshop with Donna Yarrell, 10-4 p.m., Dec. 16, at the art gallery at Tecopa Hot Springs Resort in Tecopa, Calif.

Create beautiful art for yourself or as gifts.

The cost is $25 and materials are included.

Bring your lunch or eat at Pastels Bistro on the property.

Call 760-852-4420 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.

Laureate Omicron

The Laureate Omicron Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi will meet at 1 p.m., Dec. 17 at the home of Pam Compton for the Secret Sisters card exchange.

Call 751-9689 for more information.

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.

Eagle Scout fundraiser

The Eagle Scout Service Project will hold a fund raiser dinner, 4:30-7:30 p.m., Dec. 28, at the VFW Post 10054, 4651 Homestead Road.

Dinner will be barbecue pork sandwiches, coleslaw, beans and soft drinks or water for $5.

Call 537-1400, ext. 171 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 the 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.