Today

Bible study -- 7 p.m., First Southern Baptist Church, Highway 160 and Fehrs. Classes for all ages.

Music practice -- 6 p.m., West Valley Bible Church, 720 Buol Lane, at the chapel, 751-2277 or 727-7322.

Evening prayer and fellowship -- 7 p.m., West Valley Bible Church, 720 Buol Lane, at the chapel, 751-2277 or 727-7322.

Adult bereavement support group -- 4 p.m., Nathan Adelson Hospice, 1480 E. Calvada Blvd., No. 900. Call 751-6700.

Bible study -- 6 p.m., 921 S. Salvation Army, 921 S. Buol Lane.

Bible study -- 7 p.m., South Valley Southern Baptist Church, Homestead and Kellogg.

Women at Prayer Bible study -- 9:30 a.m., Pahrump Community Church, Earl Hatfield room.

Bible study -- 6 to 7 p.m. Church of the Harvest, 1670 W. Vondell.

Tops NV No. 116 -- 4:45 p.m., Desert Greens, 350 Wilson Road, call Richard Strong at 727-9265 for information.

Parenting class -- 3 p.m., Family to Family Connection, 160 S. Emery St. 751-5898.

Pahrump Valley Rotary Club -- noon, Pahrump Nugget steakhouse, Highway 160.

Home Bible study -- 6:30 p.m., Central Valley Baptist Mission, 1161 Comstock. 702-480-4892.

Co-ed Bible study -- 5:30 p.m., Heritage Bible Church, 3061 E, Heritage Drive (at the white cross on Homestead and Heritage).

No to Abuse -- 5:30-7:30 p.m., Women's Support Group, 160 Emery Street, Ste. B. 751-1118.

Pahrump Community Choir -- 7 p.m., choir rehearsal, Rosemary Clarke Middle School, 4201 N. Blagg d., 751-6957.

Toastmasters -- 6:30 p.m., 1271 S. Highway 160, Station C. Call 727-9994 for more information.

A course in miracles -- 7 p.m., Spiritual Endeavors, 420 China St.

Nichiren Daishonin Buddhism/SGI-USA -- 7 p.m. Call Frank at 537-6744 or John at 727-6859 for location.

Oasis Writers Guild -- 6:30 p.m., 700 White Road.

Thursday

Playgroup -- 1 p.m., Family to Family Connection, 160 S. Emery St. 751-5898.

Veterans benefits course -- 10 a.m., Job Connect site, Calvada Boulevard. Call 537-2790, ext. 215.

Lightsource Youth Group -- 6 p.m., Teen Care, 41 N. Highway 160, Suite 7.

Kiwanis Club -- 6:30 p.m., Salvation Army Church, 721 S. Buol Road. Call 751-3879 for information.

Awana Club -- 6:30-8 p.m., The Pahrump Community Church has an ongoing club for pre-school through high school. Located at 1061 E. Wilson. Call 727-5384 or Bryan or Ladiana Talley at 727-6383 for more information.

No to Abuse -- 6-8 p.m., Men's Support Group, 160 Emery Street. 727-3885.

American Legion Auxiliary Unit 22 -- 7 p.m., VFW on Homestead.

Shadow Mountain Quilters -- 9 a.m., Room A, PV Community Center.

Nathan Adelson Hospice Golden Monarchs -- 5 p.m., hospice office, 1480 E. Calvada Blvd., Suite 900.

Oasis Writers Guild -- 7 p.m., Bob Ruud Community Center, Room B.

Pahrump Senior Center -- 2 p.m., 1370 W. Basin. Stroke support meeting.

Friday

Prayer meeting -- 5:30 p.m., Victory Christian Center, Highway 160 and Winery Road.

LDS Pahrump Homeschoolers -- meeting for field trips, co-ops, social activities and more. Call DeEllen at 751-9043 or Veronica at 751-9324 for places and times.

Christian Home Educators (P.V.C.H.E.) -- meeting to bowl, skate and go on field trips and Park Days. Call Monica at 727-9926 for meeting place and time.

Saturday

Men's Bible study -- 7 a.m., Pahrump Community Church, Fellowship Hall.

Hockey -- 9 to 10:30 a.m., Skate Zone, 1261 E. Calvada Blvd. Call 727-4386.

Farmer's market -- 8 a.m. to noon, Petrack Park. Call 727-5532 for information.

Experimental Aircraft Assn. -- 7 p.m., Calvada Meadows Airport. Call Bob Cameron at 727-0557 for information.

Pahrump Friends of the Library -- 9 a.m., Pahrump Community Library, 2nd and East streets.

Poetry Group -- 10 a.m. to noon, Pahrump Community Library meeting room.

Pahrump Aglow -- 9:30 a.m., Water from the Rock Christian Church.

VFW and Auxiliary meeting -- 1 p.m., Post 10054 on Homestead.

Nye Gold Seekers -- 1 p.m., Bob Ruud Community Center, Basin and Highway 160. Call 727-8771.

Sunday

VFW breakfast -- 8-11 a.m., VFW Post 10054 on Homestead Road, $4 donation.

Intercessory prayer -- 6:30 p.m., Pahrump Community Church, Sanctuary.

Sunday school -- 8:30 a.m., West Valley Bible Church, 720 Buol Lane, at the chapel, 751-2277 or 727-7322.

Worship services -- 9:45 a.m., West Valley Bible Church, 720 Buol Lane, at the chapel, 751-2277 or 727-7322.

Pahrump Community Church -- 9:15 a.m., Sunday school for all, 1061 E. Wilson. Call 727-5384 for more information.

Sunday school -- 9:30 a.m., Heritage Bible Church, 3061 E. Heritage Drive (at the white cross on Homestead and Heritage).

Worship service -- 10:30 a.m., Heritage Bible Church, 3061 E. Heritage Drive (at the white cross on Homestead and Heritage).

Sunday service -- 9 a.m., Universal Wisdom Church and Center, 1230 S. Loop Road, Suite 3.

Trick Trucks Club of Pahrump -- 3 p.m., Pahrump Muffler Shop, Carberry and Money.

St. John the Baptist Catholic Church -- 4 p.m. mass, on CA 127, Shoshone, Calif.

Monday

PV Motorcycle Riders -- 8 a.m., Terrible's Lakeside.

Self-acceptance book study group -- 6-7:30 p.m. Haven Selah, 1680 N. Blagg Road. Call 751-8919 for information.

Women's Bible study -- 10 a.m., Heritage Bible Church, 3061 E. Heritage Drive (at the white cross on Homestead and Heritage).

Spanish-speaking Bible Study -- 6-7:30 p.m. Trinity Assembly of God, 750 Big 5 Road. Call 910-9302 for information.

Tuesday

Boy Scouts -- Troop 748, 6:30 p.m., VFW.

Boy Scouts -- Troop 808, 7 p.m., Moose Lodge.

Hockey -- 5:30 to 7 p.m., Skate Zone, 1261 E. Calvada Blvd. Call 727-4386.

Job Club -- 9-11 a.m., Workforce Development Center, 2280 E. Calvada, Suite 301.

Women's evening Bible study -- 6:30 p.m., Pahrump Community Church, Earl Hatfield room.

Girl Scout Troop No. 169 -- 3:30 to 5 p.m., Mt. Charleston Elementary School. Call Leader Kathy Butkovich at 209-4820 or 727-7040

Water From the Rock soaking prayer -- 10 to 11:30 a.m. 1370 E. Matthew Lane. Call 513-2850.

High Desert Beaders -- 9 a.m. Call 751-8896 for more information and location.

Pahrump Elks Lodge No. 2796 -- 7:30 p.m. 2220 East Basin.

Science share

The LDS Pahrump Homeschoolers are hosting a "Super Science Share" 12-2 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 17 at Family to Family Connection.

All Pahrump Homeschoolers are welcome to display and share a science project.

To reserve a space for your science project call Veronica Sproul (of LDS Pahrump Homeschoolers), 751-9324 or email aronica1@yahoo.com.

Annual coat drive

The most requested gift from Santa, is a warm coat.

Drop off your new and gently used coats between Oct. 15 and 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.

Halloween alternative

Trinity Assembly of God Church is providing a fun and safe alternative to traditional Halloween activities.

The even will be from 5-9 p.m., Oct. 31 at the church located at 750 S. Big Five Road, between 372 and Wilson.

There will be drawings and toy giveaways, games and prizes. Tickets are $1 each or six tickets for $5.

Tickets can be purchased at the door or outside WalMart, Friday, Oct. 19.

Last year there were 3000 attendees and more are expected this year.

Donations are welcome and can be mailed to the Trinity of God Church at the above address. All donations are tax deductible.

There is no fee for admission to the event.

Call Marla Quercia at 751-8555 for more information.

Social dance class

A social dance class is forming. The first meeting is 6:30 p.m., Oct. 18 at the Artesia Community Center on Fox Avenue.

This will be a beginning class focusing on lead and follow techniques so people can have more fun when they go out to dance.

Dances will be determined by popularity, however a selection of waltz, rhumba, cha-cha, swing and Argentine Tango will be offered.

Call Morgan at 727-0827 for more information.

Elks yard sale

Pahrump Elks Lodge #2796 is having a yard sale 8 a.m.- 4 p.m., Friday, Oct. 19 and 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 20 at the lodge, 2220 E. Basin Avenue, past the DMV.

All proceeds from the sale go to Elks charities.

Contact 751-2796 for further information.

Marine Corps sale/barbecue

The Marine Corps League, Pahrump detachment 1199 is having their annual rummage sale and barbecue 7 a.m.-4 p.m., Oct. 20, 200 Cindy Drive.

The Marine Corps League supports active duty service members, veterans and the community.

In association with the Marine Corps Reserve and the Toys for Tots program, unopened toys will be acepted at the barbecue.

Call Ken Shockley, 764-8225 or Vic Rodriguez, 513-4048 for more information.

Thanksgiving baskets

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

Pick up applications Monday-Friday, 10-3 p.m. at the Salvation Army Social Services Office, 240 S. Dahlia St. (next to the Thrift Store). Call 775-727-5093 and ask for Adriana for 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.

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.-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.

Chautauqua on WWII

PAC, the Pahrump Valley Museum, and the Nevada Humanities will present "Chautauqua-WWII: War was Hell" at 6 p.m., Oct. 19 and 20 at the Pahrump Valley Winery amphitheater.

Scholars Doug Mischler and Doris Dwyer portray war correspondents, Ernie Pyle and Margaret Bourke-White.

PVHS ROTC will present the colors and Dancin'Step Follies will perform a tribute to service people.

The evening is dedicated to Col. (ret) Bill Burns and all military personnel of Pahrump.

Background music will be from the '40s so dress the style of the times if you can.

For more information call PAC at 751-6776.

Lost and found

The following items were found during the Fall Festival: Cingular cell phone, set of car keys for a Saturn and an MP3 player.

Contact the Pahrump Town Office at 727-5107, ext. 306 to claim.