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.

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.

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.

Holiday trash collections

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

If your trash day is Thursday (Thanksgiving), the trash pickup will be Friday and all refuse collection will be one day behind for the holiday week.

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

Contemporary worship

There will be a contemporary worship service 11 a.m., Nov. 25 and 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.

AARP driver safety

Classes for those 55 and over will be held Nov. 28 and 29.

Brush up on driving skills and save money on most insurances. Check with your provider to be sure.

Reservations requested. Call 751-2771 for more information.

Laureate Omicron

The Laureate Omicron Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi will celebrate their 200th chapter meeting 1 p.m., Nov. 26 in the home of Betty Smith, who will also present the chapter's cultural program.

Vikie Brady received Beta Sigma Phi's Master Degree, while Margaret Cypert received her Ritual of Jewels Degree recently.

Please call Betty at 751-9689 for more information.

Foreclosure counseling

A mobile resource center to help Nevadans facing foreclosures will visit Pahrump.

A team of credit counselors, lenders, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and representatives from Senator Harry Reid's office will be on hand from noon to 2 p.m., Nov. 30, at the Pahrump Community Library, 701 East Street.

Call Jon Summer or Blair Hiderlite at 202-224-9521 for more information.

Open house

Advanced Insight Behavioral Health will have an open house 3-6 p.m., Dec. 6 at their offices, 1601 E. Basin Avenue, Suite 302.

See the new clinic, meet the staff and enjoy refreshments.

Bring business cards and literature to share.

Call 751-1349 for more information.

Festival of Trees

Nathan Adelson Hospice and The Golden Monarch Council is gearing up for the 3rd Annual Festival of Trees.

The Festival of Trees Gala is scheduled for 6 p.m., Dec. 1 at the Nugget Event Center.

Gala festivities include entertainment provided by Deanna O'Donnell and Mr. Music, the host is Dan Rodriguez and the table wines will be provided by Pahrump Valley Winery.

There will be a no host bar, dinner and dancing, silent auctions, surprise raffle and door prizes.

Ticket are $100 for the evening.

For more information call Tonya Brum, 751-5601 or 209-3896.

Walk-in Flu Shot Clinics

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

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 dinner

Church on a Mission and Faith Fellowship are scheduling the annual community Thanksgiving dinner from 11-1:30 p.m. Nov. 22 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.

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 November and 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.

"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.

Thanksgiving baskets

The Salvation Army is now accepting applications for the Thanksgiving 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.

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.

Library calendar

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

Dec. 1 -- Tumbleweed Tales Poetry Group, 10 a.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.

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.

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

The library will be closed Nov. 22 and 23.

Call 727-5930 for more information.

Family to Family Calendar

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

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.

Nobles' Ladies Meeting

The Nobles' ladies will meet for lunch at 11:30 a.m., Nov. 28 at Galiano's Restaurants, corner of Postal and Loop Roads.

Call 727-0249 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 at Seemore's, Too! 6-9 p.m., Nov. 30.

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 at 727-9970.

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.

Pahrump A-Pum-Pum

Get into the spirit at the Pahrump A-Pum-Pum Festival Dec. 1 and 2.

There will be arts and crafts, pictures and breakfast with Santa, performances by the high school choir and jazz band and the Shadow Mountain Players will perform "Jingle Bell Jury."

There will be a kids reading nook and art.

They are still looking for vendors.

Call the Chamber of Commerce, 751-5800 for more information.

Amargosa Outing

The Amargosa Conservancy will have the third outing of the series Nov. 24 to Shoshone.

The group will meet at the Amargosa Conservancy office at 10 a.m. This is a walking tour through the historical railroad and mining town.

This tour is classified as full day, easy walking, 2 to 3 miles.

Outings are free, but suggested donations are $20 for half-day and $30 to $50 for full day excursions.

Call 760-852-4339 to reserve space. Attendance is limited and the tour will not be repeated.

Pump up Pahrump

Nye Communities Coalition has introduced a new monthly event with a free family fitness challenge, Pump-UpPahrump, for children K-12 10-noon, Nov 24, at Honeysuckle Park.

The school age participant will be evaluated according to the President's Fitness Challenge levels for their age group.

There will be prizes, games (volleyball, Frisbee toss, hula hoop contests) and a good time for the entire family. There is no charge, but each child must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Call 727-9970 for more information.

Yucca Mountain hearings

The U.S. Department of Energy has announced a series of hearings on two draft environmental impact statements for the Yucca Mountain repository. The new EIS includes an option to almost double the size of the repository from 70,000 tons of high level nuclear waste to 135,000 tons.

The DOE proposes most of the nuclear fuel from 72 reactors around the country and four DOE facilities would be packaged at the reactor sites in canisters that would be placed directly into waste packages for emplacement into the 41 miles of emplacement drifts 1,000 feet below the surface of Yucca Mountain. The EIS states the overwhelming majority of waste would arrive on a rail line to be constructed, in 9,500 casks, requiring 2,100 trains, but some shipments will arrive by overweight truck, another 2,700 casks.

The DOE estimates 1,300 jobs would be created directly and indirectly in the peak year 2021. The operations of Yucca Mountain are now projected to start in 2017 and last up to the year 2067 instead of 2035.

The closest hearings to Pahrump will be held from 4-7 p.m., Nov. 26, at the LongStreet Inn and Casino in Amargosa Valley and 4-7 p.m., Dec. 3, at the Cashman Center in Las Vegas.

Requests for additional information may be obtained by calling the DOE at 1-800-967-3477. Comments may be submitted by facsimile at 1-800-967-0739 or logging on to the Internet at www.ocrwm.doe.gov.

Toys for Tots fundraiser

Horizon Academy in Amargosa will hold a benefit and open house from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Dec. 1 in the south parking lot.

Sponsored by the Horizon Academy Student Council, the event will feature raffles, a car wash, baked goods auction and great food. Lunch is free to anyone donating a new unwrapped toy.

The open house will give the public a chance to view the facility and talk to staff and students.

The baked goods auction will be at 1 p.m.

Call 775-372-1199 extension 212 for more information.

Pet adoptions

The Nye County Animal Shelter will host another adoption 10-2 p.m., Dec. 8 at Hollywood Video.

Adoption fees are $64 for dogs and $36 for cats.

Call 751-7020 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.

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.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.

Holiday trash collections

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

If your trash day is Thursday (Thanksgiving), the trash pickup will be Friday and all refuse collection will be one day behind for the holiday week.

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

Contemporary worship

There will be a contemporary worship service 11 a.m., Nov. 25 and 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.

AARP driver safety

Classes for those 55 and over will be held Nov. 28 and 29.

Brush up on driving skills and save money on most insurances. Check with your provider to be sure.

Reservations requested. Call 751-2771 for more information.

Laureate Omicron

The Laureate Omicron Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi will celebrate their 200th chapter meeting 1 p.m., Nov. 26 in the home of Betty Smith, who will also present the chapter's cultural program.

Vikie Brady received Beta Sigma Phi's Master Degree, while Margaret Cypert received her Ritual of Jewels Degree recently.

Please call Betty at 751-9689 for more information.

Foreclosure counseling

A mobile resource center to help Nevadans facing foreclosures will visit Pahrump.

A team of credit counselors, lenders, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and representatives from Senator Harry Reid's office will be on hand from noon to 2 p.m., Nov. 30, at the Pahrump Community Library, 701 East Street.

Call Jon Summer or Blair Hiderlite at 202-224-9521 for more information.

Open house

Advanced Insight Behavioral Health will have an open house 3-6 p.m., Dec. 6 at their offices, 1601 E. Basin Avenue, Suite 302.

See the new clinic, meet the staff and enjoy refreshments.

Bring business cards and literature to share.

Call 751-1349 for more information.

Festival of Trees

Nathan Adelson Hospice and The Golden Monarch Council is gearing up for the 3rd Annual Festival of Trees.

The Festival of Trees Gala is scheduled for 6 p.m., Dec. 1 at the Nugget Event Center.

Gala festivities include entertainment provided by Deanna O'Donnell and Mr. Music, the host is Dan Rodriguez and the table wines will be provided by Pahrump Valley Winery.

There will be a no host bar, dinner and dancing, silent auctions, surprise raffle and door prizes.

Ticket are $100 for the evening.

For more information call Tonya Brum, 751-5601 or 209-3896.

Walk-in Flu Shot Clinics

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

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 dinner

Church on a Mission and Faith Fellowship are scheduling the annual community Thanksgiving dinner from 11-1:30 p.m. Nov. 22 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.

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 November and 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.

"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.

Thanksgiving baskets

The Salvation Army is now accepting applications for the Thanksgiving 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.

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.

Library calendar

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

Dec. 1 -- Tumbleweed Tales Poetry Group, 10 a.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.

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.

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

The library will be closed Nov. 22 and 23.

Call 727-5930 for more information.

Family to Family Calendar

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

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.

Nobles' Ladies Meeting

The Nobles' ladies will meet for lunch at 11:30 a.m., Nov. 28 at Galiano's Restaurants, corner of Postal and Loop Roads.

Call 727-0249 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 at Seemore's, Too! 6-9 p.m., Nov. 30.

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 at 727-9970.

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.

Pahrump A-Pum-Pum

Get into the spirit at the Pahrump A-Pum-Pum Festival Dec. 1 and 2.

There will be arts and crafts, pictures and breakfast with Santa, performances by the high school choir and jazz band and the Shadow Mountain Players will perform "Jingle Bell Jury."

There will be a kids reading nook and art.

They are still looking for vendors.

Call the Chamber of Commerce, 751-5800 for more information.

Amargosa Outing

The Amargosa Conservancy will have the third outing of the series Nov. 24 to Shoshone.

The group will meet at the Amargosa Conservancy office at 10 a.m. This is a walking tour through the historical railroad and mining town.

This tour is classified as full day, easy walking, 2 to 3 miles.

Outings are free, but suggested donations are $20 for half-day and $30 to $50 for full day excursions.

Call 760-852-4339 to reserve space. Attendance is limited and the tour will not be repeated.

Pump up Pahrump

Nye Communities Coalition has introduced a new monthly event with a free family fitness challenge, Pump-UpPahrump, for children K-12 10-noon, Nov 24, at Honeysuckle Park.

The school age participant will be evaluated according to the President's Fitness Challenge levels for their age group.

There will be prizes, games (volleyball, Frisbee toss, hula hoop contests) and a good time for the entire family. There is no charge, but each child must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Call 727-9970 for more information.

Yucca Mountain hearings

The U.S. Department of Energy has announced a series of hearings on two draft environmental impact statements for the Yucca Mountain repository. The new EIS includes an option to almost double the size of the repository from 70,000 tons of high level nuclear waste to 135,000 tons.

The DOE proposes most of the nuclear fuel from 72 reactors around the country and four DOE facilities would be packaged at the reactor sites in canisters that would be placed directly into waste packages for emplacement into the 41 miles of emplacement drifts 1,000 feet below the surface of Yucca Mountain. The EIS states the overwhelming majority of waste would arrive on a rail line to be constructed, in 9,500 casks, requiring 2,100 trains, but some shipments will arrive by overweight truck, another 2,700 casks.

The DOE estimates 1,300 jobs would be created directly and indirectly in the peak year 2021. The operations of Yucca Mountain are now projected to start in 2017 and last up to the year 2067 instead of 2035.

The closest hearings to Pahrump will be held from 4-7 p.m., Nov. 26, at the LongStreet Inn and Casino in Amargosa Valley and 4-7 p.m., Dec. 3, at the Cashman Center in Las Vegas.

Requests for additional information may be obtained by calling the DOE at 1-800-967-3477. Comments may be submitted by facsimile at 1-800-967-0739 or logging on to the Internet at www.ocrwm.doe.gov.

Toys for Tots fundraiser

Horizon Academy in Amargosa will hold a benefit and open house from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Dec. 1 in the south parking lot.

Sponsored by the Horizon Academy Student Council, the event will feature raffles, a car wash, baked goods auction and great food. Lunch is free to anyone donating a new unwrapped toy.

The open house will give the public a chance to view the facility and talk to staff and students.

The baked goods auction will be at 1 p.m.

Call 775-372-1199 extension 212 for more information.

Pet adoptions

The Nye County Animal Shelter will host another adoption 10-2 p.m., Dec. 8 at Hollywood Video.

Adoption fees are $64 for dogs and $36 for cats.

Call 751-7020 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.

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.