Flu shots

It's flu season. Don't get caught without your flu shot.

Desert View Regional Medical Center will have a flu shot clinic from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Oct. 10 at 360 S. Lola Lane.

The shot is $20 and is administered free for Medicare Part B recipients.

There will be more times and dates to follow. Call 751-7500 for more information.

Art installation

PAC Galleries and the Pahrump Community Library present "One Woman Show-The Art of Karen Koop-Browning." The installation was Oct. 5.

Browning is well known for her portrayal of Native American and southwestern art and wildlife paintings.

The brilliant color, fine detail and life content are a draw to her paintings.

A reception to honor the artist will be from 1-3 p.m., Oct. 12.

It is free and open to the public.

Family to Family

Calendar

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

Oct. 12--Nevada Early Intervention Services explore and learn play group, 11 a.m.

Oct. 16--Teen parenting class in collaboration with WIC, 2 p.m.

Oct. 17--H/S Science fair, 11 a.m.

Oct. 18--Family vehicle safety class, 3:45 p.m. Registration and fee required.

Oct. 22--Family vehicle safety class, Spanish only, 1 p.m. Registration and fee required.

Oct. 23--Halloween safety tips/activity, 2 p.m.

Oct. 26--Closed for Nevada Day.

Oct. 30--Breast feeding basics, 11 a.m.

Oct. 31--Parenting class canceled for today.

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 a.m. to 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.

"Shadow Your Future"

The Soroptimists International Pahrump Valley "Shadow Your Future Program" is a two-part program for junior and senior high school girls. It will give the young women a chance to spend the day shadowing a woman in a career field the girl might want to pursue.

The first day of the event is from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 14. The girls will meet at CC's Beauty Zone and learn the basics of career success. The seminar includes resume writing, grooming and makeup, table manners and the simple but powerful handshake.

The second day starts with a light continental breakfast at the Charleston Peak RV Park clubhouse from 7 to 8 a.m. The girls will be introduced to mentors and head out for a day of "shadowing."

Applications are available at the high school and at CC's Beauty Zone, 1231 E. Basin Avenue, Suite 3.

Space is limited to 20 participants.

Call Claudette for more information at 537-1717.

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.

Elks Soccer Shoot

Because of the rain last Friday, the Elks Soccer Shoot was postponed.

The new date is 10 a.m., Oct. 13.

The competition is open to boys and girls 13 years old and under. The age cutoff date is Aug. 1.

Contact Dennis London at 751-2796 for more information.

Open schooling shows

Pahrump Open Schooling shows will be held at 9 a.m. Oct. 13 and Nov. 3 at McCullough Arena (corner of Highway 160 and Basin Road).

Call Debby Woodland at 727-5529 or E-mail orandas@vwestdu.net for more information.

Jewelry sale and tea

Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church, 650 S. Blagg, will hold a gently used jewelry sale 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 13. All proceeds will go to No To Abuse and matched by a grant from Thrivent Financial.

Pahrump Valley's Victorian Ladies will be in period dresses serving tea during the jewelry sale.

Donations of gently used jewelry are still being accepted at No To Abuse, 641 S. Blagg Road and Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church.

Call Shirl at 751-6961 for more information.

DAV mobile service

So many veterans feel confused about the benefits and services earned. There is much to know and so many changes from one year to the next.

The DAV Mobile Service Office will be available from 10 a.m.to 6 p.m., Oct. 19 at the DAV chapter home, VFW Post #10054, 4651 S. Homestead Road, to help veterans and their families with counseling and claim filing assistance.

The service is free to veterans and their families.