Nye Republicans meeting

The Nye County Republican Party Central Committee will hold a quarterly meeting at 1 p.m., Nov. 10 at the VFW Post 10054, 4651 S. Homestead Road.

Call Fely Quitevis at 513-8447 for more information.

Christmas Pageant

The Pahrump Arts Council Theater Guild will present "The Best Christmas Pageant Ever," at 7 p.m., Nov. 9, 10, 16 and 17 in the Pahrump Valley High School auditorium.

The story is based on the notorious Herdman family, by Barbara Robinson and features local actors ranging from 2 to 72.

Paul Dilella of the Pahrump Valley High School Drama Department will direct.

Tickets are $7 for PAC members and students and $10 for adults.

Tickets are on sale at Ace Hardware, Pahrump Community Library, the Chamber of Commerce, the PAC office and at the door.

Call 751-6776 for more information.

Mountain man rendezvous

There will be a mountain man competition Nov. 9-12 at Spring Mountain Ranch State Park.

Watch trappers compete with muzzle load rifles and pistols, tomahawk throwing, knife, lance and shooting the Indian bow and use of an atlatl.

There will be a village of teepees lean-tos, trader tents and a raffle.

The competition is free. Contact 702-645-2658 or 702-454-2164 for or information.

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.

Walk-in Flu Shot Clinics

The Bureau of Community Health will have flu-shot clinics on the following dates for November.

Nov. 13 -- 1-4 p.m.

Nov. 14 -- 8:30-4 p.m.

Nov. 15 -- 8:30-3 p.m.

Nov. 19 -- 8:30-4 p.m.

Nov. 20 -- 10-4 p.m.

Nov. 21 -- 8:30-11 a.m.

Flu shots are offered to adults only. Children will be seen by scheduled appointment.

Medicare or Medicaid cards are accepted. Senior Dimensions is accepted only with Medicare. All others will incur a $20 cost for the shot.

The office is located at 250 N. Hwy. 160, Suite 6.

Call 751-7070 for more information.

Thanksgiving baskets

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

Thanksgiving food basket application deadline is Nov. 15, and for 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.

Reverse Mortgage

A reverse mortgage presentation for homeowners over 62 will be given at 2 p.m., Nov. 8 at the Senior Center, 1370 Basin Avenue.

Veterans Day parade

The Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 10054 is sponsoring a parade on Veterans Day, Nov. 11.

The public is welcome to participate. Registration forms are available at the chamber of commerce, Saitta-Trudeau and the VFW Post, 4651 S. Homestead Road.

Call 727-6072 for more information.

Library book sale

Friends of the Library are having a book sale 9-5 p.m., Friday and 9-3 p.m., Saturday Nov. 9 and 10 in the Friends Book Room at the Pahrump Community Library, 701 S. East Street.

4000 paperback books will be on sale for 50 cents each and hard cover books will be $1.

Call 751-9032 for more information.

Junior Master Gardener

The 4-H is currently organizing a Junior Master Gardener group for youth ages 5-19.

Projects will include gardening in the Cooperative Extension Demonstration Garden, propagation, garden and nature related crafts, hydroponics, container gardening and food and nutrition.

Meetings start in November and will be held in the 4-H building located at 1351 E. Calvada Blvd.

Contact Melinda at 775-537-1287, or Debby at 775-727-5532 for more information.

Library calendar

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

Nov. 1-20--Thanksgiving food drive. Bring non-perishable food items to the library.

Nov. 9-10--Friends of the Library book sale.

Nov. 10--Family crafting, 10-11 a.m.

Nov. 15--Adult craft workshop, 1:30 p.m.

Nov. 9-10--Friends of the Library book sale.

Nov. 17--Pahrump Anime Club meeting, 12-4 p.m.

Nov. 19--Trustees meeting, 10 a.m.

Nov. 20--Favorite Author Book Club meeting, 1:30 p.m.

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.

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

Movie Day is canceled this month due to the holiday weekend.

The library will be closed Nov. 12, 22 and 23.

Call 727-5930 for more information.

Benefit trail ride

The Nevada Quarter Horse Association will sponsor a trail ride at 8 a.m., Sunday, Nov. 11 to benefit Special Olympics.

The cost is $40 per person or $70 per family. Non-riders can participate for $15. The price includes lunch and a goody bag.

This is also a membership drive for the association and the first 10 registered riders who join NQHA for 2008 will receive a special gift.

Call Sue Utley at 727-4299 or 702-493-9846 for more information and directions to the starting place.

Family to Family

Calendar

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

Nov. 9 -- Nevada early intervention Explore and Learn and Play Group.

Nov. 12 -- closed for Veterans Day.

Nov. 15 -- Family vehicle safety class, 3:45 p.m., registration and fee.

Nov. -- closed.

Nov. 19 -- foster parent support group, 6 p.m.

Nov. 20 -- teen parenting class in collaboration with WIC, 2 p.m.

Nov. 22 -- closed for Thanksgiving.

Nov. 23 -- closed family day.

Nov. 27 -- infant and child CPR, 1 p.m., registration required.

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.

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.

Stargazing party

The Tecopa Hot Springs Resort will host the last star party of the season starting at dusk, Nov. 10 at the resort, 860 Tecopa Hot Springs Road.

Enjoy fine food, music and deep space viewing.

Stargazing is free.

Call 760-852-4420 for more information.

NQHA play day

The Nevada Quarter Horse Association will sponsor a play day at 9 a.m., Nov. 10 in McCullough Arena.

The public is invited.

Call Sue Utley at 727-4299 or 702-493-9846 for more information.

Teen Care benefit sale

Teen Care will hold a benefit movie sale 10-4 p.m., Nov. 10 in front of Wal-Mart.

Hundreds of previously owned videos, CDs and records will be for sale.

Funds will go to help youth involved in the program attend a Christian conference in Phoenix on Nov. 30.

For more information call 727-9911.

Annual Craft Bazaar

The Daughters of Mary will hold the Annual Craft Bazaar and outdoor village event from 9-5 p.m., Nov. 9-10 at Our Lady of the Valley Catholic Church, 781 S. Gamebird Road.

Handmade crafts from many talented local crafters and crafters from Las Vegas will be available.

Check your Christmas list. There is something for everyone. Call 727-4044 for more information.