Family to Family Calendar

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

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- 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.

October food drive

Nevada Federal Credit Union is conducting a "drop and match" food drive during the month of October to benefit the Pahrump Family Resource Center.

Nevada Federal will match each non-perishable food donation dropped off at the branch located at 280 S. Hwy. 160, during regular business hours.

For more information call Marsha Kenyon or Erynn Wilson at 751-9880.

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.

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.

Benefit sale

K-9 Castle is sponsoring a "howling good sale" to benefit the dogs and to help with "Kuma's" surgery.

There are movies, clothes, furniture and baked goods.

Entertainment will be provided.

The sale is from 9-3 p.m., Nov. 2, 6091 Gills Way.

Call Eileen at 751-2851 for more information.

Beta Sigma Phi garage sale

The Laureate Omicron Chapter will have their 8th annual garage sale Nov. 2-3, 10 E. Jaybird Street.

Call 751-6239 for more information.

Giant rummage sale

The Pahrump Valley United Methodist Church will hold a giant rummage sale from 8-4 p.m., Nov. 2 and 8-1 p.m., Nov. 3, 1300 E. Hwy. 372.

Everything from clothing, furniture and appliances to Christmas items will be for sale.

Lunch and pastries will be available.

Call 727-6767 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, Seemore's 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.

Donations for California

Hay Burner Haven Equine Rescue, the SPCA, animal rescue operations and the people of Nye County have set up a drop point for donations for the animals victimized by the California fires.

Dog beds, old blankets, dog and cat food; both dry and canned, hay, straw, animal feed, salt blocks, buckets, grooming materials, tarps, rakes, shovels, medicines, lead ropes, leashes, mineral oil etc. would be useful and appreciated.

Cash donations are appreciated as well.

Items can be dropped at Shadow Mountain Feed, Wal-Mart, Windrock Feed Store and ACE Hardware.

Call 727-5522 or 513-2123 for more information.

PVHS Proficiency Exams

Pahrump Valley High School with be having the Proficiency Exams on the following schedule.

Writing Exam for all juniors on Wednesday, Oct. 31. All juniors must take the writing proficiency test on Oct. 31.

We are asking for students to please be in attendance on testing day.

PVHS Food Drive

The Pahrump Valley High School clubs will participate in a canned food drive through Nov. 2.

Food collected will be donated to the Salvation Army for distribution to those in need.

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.

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.

Halloween Safe Night

The Kiwanis will host a Halloween safe night from 4-8 p.m., Oct. 31 at the Bob Ruud Community Center.

There will be game booths provided by local service groups, raffles, food and refreshments for sale and one bag of candy for each child as they leave.

The event is geared for children ages 4-10 and they must be accompanied by an adult.

Entry is free, but tickets must be purchased in order to play games.

Money from the games goes to the service group providing the booth.

If any service group would like a booth, call Elizabeth Bartholomew, 513-4247.

Quickbooks training class

The Rural Nevada Development Corp. and the Nevada Small Business Development Center in partnership with Citibank will offer two classes for Quickbooks training at Great Basin Community College.

Beginners workshop is 8-noon, Thursday, Nov. 1. The intermediate workshop will be held 8-noon, Saturday, Nov. 3.

The cost for one session is $35 and the cost of both classes is $50.

For more information or to register, call Allan Parker at 751-1947 or go by the office at 1301 S. Hwy. 160. They are located on the second floor of the Nevada State Bank Building.

Halloween at the library

The Pahrump Community Library will be passing out candy from 6-8 p.m., Oct. 31.

The library is located at 701 East Street.

Halloween at Seemore's Too

The Pahrump Valley Cruisers will sponsor a "Trunk or Treats" from 4-6 p.m., Oct. 31 at Seemore's Too.

Fill your trunk with candy and have fun with the kids.

Call 751-8912 or 727-3650 for more information.

Halloween safe place

Beehive Homes of Nye County is offering a safe place for kids to trick-or-treat, dusk-8 p.m., Oct. 31, 1821 E. Ambush St. (Dandelion to left on Ambush across from the 4-H Center).

Call 751-3611 for more information.

Nobles ladies' luncheon

The Nobles ladies will meet for lunch at 11:30 a.m., Oct. 31 at Galiano's Restaurant (corner of Loop and Postal roads).

Call 727-7519 for information and reservations.

Flu shot clinic

Desert View Regional Medical Center will hold a flu shot clinic from 11-3 p.m., Oct. 31 at the hospital, 360 S. Lola Lane.

The cost of the shot is $20. It is free for Medicare Part B recipients. Check with hospital staff when registering.

More dates and times will follow. Call 751-7500 for more information.

Mt. Charleston book fair

Mt. Charleston Elementary School will be having the annual Scholastic Book Fair from 12-2 p.m. through Nov. 1 in the school library.

Animal rescue garage sale

The West Star Ranch Old Dog and Animal Rescue is having a rummage/garage sale from 9-3 p.m., Nov. 1 and 2, at 3091 S. Unicorn Avenue.

Proceeds go to the care, feeding, spaying and neutering of rescued old dogs, cats of all ages and other animals in need.

There will be brand new clothing for all ages and sizes, new gift items, souvenirs, collectables, etc.

Similar items are available at the West Star Thrift Store. The hours are 10-3 p.m., Tuesday-Saturday, 780 Manse Road (one block west of Pahrump Valley Boulevard).

Pet food and cash donations are needed as well as volunteers to work in the store and with the animals.

Stop by the store or call Elsie at 727-9273.

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.

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.

Genealogical Society meeting

The Pahrump Genealogical Society will meet at 6:30 p.m., Nov. 1 at the Church of Latter-Day Saints at West Street and Wilson Road.

The speaker will be Paula Gibson on the subject of Canadian research in the Census and other records.

Paula is a long time researcher in New England genealogy and has had breakthrough results using Canadian sources.

Call Bob Alvis for more information, 751-9032.

Shoshone Old West Days

The annual Shoshone Old West Days will be Nov. 2-4 in the village of Shoshone.

There will be historical presentations, walking tours, crafts, food, entertainment and live music.

The festival opens at 4 p.m., Nov. 2.

The Shoshone Desert Art Show will be the weekend of Nov. 2-4 as well, and features artists from far and near who will come to participate.

The Art and Craft Show is 12- 5 p.m., Nov. 2, 9-5 p.m., Nov. 3 and 9-3 p.m., Nov. 3.

For ore information call 751-5131 for the arts and crafts show and 760-852-4224 for Shoshone Old West Days.

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. 3--Tumbleweed Tales Poetry Group, 10 a.m.

Nov. 3--Friends of the Library meeting, 9 a.m.

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.

USDA seminar

The USDA will hold and information seminar at 10 a.m., Nov. 1 at the Bob Ruud Community Center.

Get information on a non-profit government loan program to purchase a home with no money down and interest as low as one percent.

Call 751-8886 for more information.

DAV dinner

The Disabled American Veterans will hold the monthly dinner from 5-7 p.m., Nov. 2 at the VFW Post 10054, 4651 S. Homestead Road.

The menu is homemade meat loaf, mashed potatoes, vegetable and dinner rolls for $6.

All proceeds go to aiding community disabled vets.

Call 727-5102 for more information.

United Way banquet

The United Way of Pioneer Territory will present the 9th annual Cheers for Volunteers banquet at 6 p.m., Nov. 2 in the Saddle West convention center.

Cocktails will be served at 6 p.m. and dinner at 7 p.m.

Black tie is suggested.

Tickets are $30 per person or $240 for a table of eight.

Space is limited and reservations can be made by calling 727-1193 or leave a message at 751-2400.

The celebration provides an opportunity for government, social service, nonprofit groups and private companies and citizens to nominate a special person or group for the Golden Heart Community Service Award.

Tickets and nomination forms are available at the Pahrump Chamber of Commerce and Saddle West Hotel and Casino.

Call Claudia Knight, 727-1193 for more information.

Computer Users meeting

The Pahrump Computer Users will meet at 1 p.m., Nov. 5 in the Pahrump Community Library meeting room.

The program this month is "How to Create Streaming Video."

This presentation will be captured and displayed in real time during the meeting.

Viruses, worms and malware will be discussed. The definition of "firewall" and how to use one to protect a computer is also a part of the program.

Call Don Norvell at 727-1246 for more information.