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.

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. 16 -- 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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

PACTG focus meeting

The Pahrump Arts Council Theater Guild will hold the annual focus group meeting, 7-8 p.m., Nov. 14 at the WestCare Prevention office, 2280 E. Calvada Blvd.

The meeting is to discuss the selection of shows for the next fiscal year.

Public input is welcome, however only PAC members in good standing may vote.

Call 537-2181 for more information.

Thanksgiving dinner

Church on a Mission and Faith Fellowship are scheduling the annual community Thanksgiving dinner from 11-1:30 p.m. at the Bob Ruud Community Center.

Musical entertainment will be provided by Rev. Julie Platson from St. Martin's in the Desert Episcopal Church.

Everyone is invited. Transportation to and from the dinner may be possible.

Those interested in helping to serve or would like to donate, call Pastor Paul at 727-4151.

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 727-6676 for more information.

Beta Sigma Phi Thanksgiving

The members of Beta Xi chapter of Beta Sigma Phi, will hold a Thanksgiving social at 6 p.m., Nov. 14 at Louise's home.

A short meeting will be followed by dinner at 6:30.

Bring a covered dish for early Thanksgiving.

Spouses and guests are welcome.

Call 727-3858 for more information.

Pahrump Bike Night change

Pahrump Bike Night will change the meeting day and time starting Dec. 1.

The first meeting is 1-5 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 1 at Sonic.

The temperatures are in the 50s and the sun is shining.

No football or NASCAR, so come on down.

Call Pete at 513-1742 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.

ARES spotter class

The local ARES/RACES group invites interested individuals to attend a Skywarn Spotter Class at 6:30 p.m., Nov. 14 at 1510 Siri Lane.

The National Weather Service relies on trained volunteers to supplement Doppler radar data to issue severe weather warnings.

The classes are free and open to anyone with an interest in weather or public service.

Call 727-9167 for more information. Seating is limited and reservations recommended.

DAV meeting

The Pahrump Springs chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution will hold the monthly meeting at 10 a.m., Nov. 14 at the Pahrump Community Library.

Martha Reinhart, the Genealogical Records State Chairman, will be the guest speaker and original records will be the topic.

Call 727-1650 for more information.

AGLOW meeting

AGLOW is an interdenominational international Christian women's organization providing opportunities for Christian women to grow in their faith and administer to others.

Rochelle Brown, the director of Teen Care will be the guest speaker at the next meeting, 9:30-11:30 a.m., Nov. 17, at Water from the Rock Church, 1370 E. Matthew Lane (across from Smith's).

Child care will be provided and the public is welcome.

Call 727-5181 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.

Adopt a Troop in Iraq

Mt. Charleston Elementary invites the public to help with care packages for the troops in Iraq.

During the month of November donations of non-perishables, toiletries, reading material and other items may be dropped off at the school between 8:30 and 3 p.m. on weekdays.

For more information call 727-7892.

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.

New church offers fellowship

The Church of the Redeemed is having the first annual fellowship program at 3:30 p.m., Nov. 11, at the Artesia Community Clubhouse, Fox and Kellogg.

Dr. Julian Turner from Phoenix, Ariz. will be the guest speaker and the Turner Singers will be featured as guest artists.

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.

Annual coat drive

The most requested gift from Santa is a warm coat.

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 and teenagers of Pahrump.

Thank you Pahrump community for your support.

OHV workshop

Off-highway vehicle enthusiasts, land managers and other stakeholders are invited to a two-day workshop on off-highway vehicle use in the Spring Mountains National Recreation Area 9-5 p.m., Nov. 30 and 9-4:30 p.m., Dec. 1 at the Mountain Falls Golf Club, 5001 Fox Ave.

The workshop will assist the U.S. Forest Service and community members to work together as partners to steward the Spring Mountains National Recreation Area off-highway vehicle trails system. Horseback riders, hikers and mountain bikers are also welcome to attend. Continental breakfast, lunch and breaks will be provided.

Registration is required on line by logging on to www.nohvcc.org and click on the "Forest Service OHV Designation Workshops and Database" link. Registration deadline is Nov. 23.

Call contact Ann Vance, 888-458-0131 or Erick Walker, 702-515-5540.

Eastern Star Bazaar

The annual Eastern Star Bazaar will be 9-3 p.m., Nov. 17 at the Masonic Temple, 281 Gemini Drive (off Blagg north of Basin).

In addition to the large assortment of crafts, Christmas gifts and baked goods, there will be a patio shop with white elephant items; and as always an assortment of sugar free sweets, sandwiches and coffee.

The drawing for the queen-sized beige quilt will be at 2 p.m. on Saturday and tickets are available from members or by calling, 727-8589 or 727-1050.

Garden Club meeting

The Pahrump Valley Garden Club will meet at 8 a.m., Nov. 10 at the University Extension Office, corner of Calvada and Dandelion.

Guests are welcome.

Call Carla at 751-0532 for more information.

Valley Cruisers meeting

The Pahrump Valley Cruisers meet the second Monday of the month. The next meeting is 6:30 p.m., Nov. 12, Seemores' Too in Wheeler Springs Plaza.

All vintage cars and car clubs are welcome.

Call Jim Gallager at 751-8912 or Jimmy Fisher, 727-3650 for more information.

Literacy night

Manse Elementary will hold a family literacy night from 6-7 p.m., Nov. 15 in the multi-purpose room.

The topic is writing and how to write featuring the kindergarten and 5th grade classes as performers.

Kevin Jannison of Channel 3 in Las Vegas is the invited guest.

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.

Marie Calandar pies for sale

The Nye County Cinderella Girls are selling Marie Calandar pies for Thanksgiving. The ordering deadline is Nov. 15.

Call Ashley Ditoto anytime at 751-2932.

Pies can be picked up at 2 p.m., Nov. 21 in the Pahrump Nugget parking lot.

Thanksgiving dinner

The American Legion, Post 22 and auxiliary is hosting a Thanksgiving dinner from 5-7 p.m., Nov. 16 at the VFW hall on Homestead Road.

Dinner will be free to veterans and $6 for non-veterans.

Library book signing

There will be a book signing by local author Vivian Lee for her book, "The Picking Field" 10-1 p.m., Nov. 17 at the Pahrump Community Library.

The book is the story of LeAnna and her brothers' journey through an early childhood of sex, violence and starvation.

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.

Christmas Craft Fair

There will be a Christmas craft fair 9-3 p.m., Nov. 17 at Desert Greens, 350 W. Wilson Road (between Blagg and Linda)

Free "Ty" beanie ducks for the kids while supplies last and raffles every half hour.

Everything is handcrafted. There will be jewelry sets, woodcarvings, clocks, talking sticks, baskets, boxes, cards and picture frames.

Call 751-8465 for more information.