Defense class

The Nye County Sheriff Department in partnership with the community and Homeland Heros will present a two-day women's defense class.

The class is held at the VFW Post 10054, 4651 Homestead Road, from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m., Monday and Tuesday, Sept. 10 and 11.

This is a no-nonsense self defense course taught by Nye County law enforcement officers and includes techniques on awareness of your surroundings; what to do when surprised by an attacker; what not to do or what to do when attacked; and how to neutralize an attacker.

The class is free to any woman wanting to learn self protection. Attendance is required both days.

Call Denise Plinkington at 513-8636 for registration information.

Friends of the Library

The Friends of the Library will have the September meeting on Sat., Sept. 8.

Bob Alvis as guest speaker. The meeting will be held in the conference room at 9 a.m.

Computer users meet

The Pahrump Computer User Group will meet at 1 p.m. Sept. 10 at the Pahrump Community Library meeting room.

The program this month will include a presentation on how to create your own personal Internet site and a demonstration on how to make multimedia videos and movies and burn them onto a DVD.

The meeting is free and open to the public. For more information contact Don Norvell at 727-1246.

Governor's dinner

Gov. Jim Gibbons and his wife, Dawn, will appear at a fundraiser for the Republican Party at the Pahrump Nugget events center.

The social hour begins at 5:45 p.m. with dinner to follow at 6:30 p.m.

The donation is $250 per person.

For more information, call Fely Quitevis or stop by Precious Properties at 2090 S. Highway 160.

Retired/senior volunteer program

The Nevada Rural Counties Retired and Senior Volunteers need help.

This program enables the elderly to stay in their homes by assisting with daily maintenance such ash shopping, medical appointments, etc.

RSVP reimburses volunteers twenty-four cents per mile up to $20 per month and carries worker's compensation and excess auto liability on all volunteers.

Additionally, volunteers receive training, annual seminar education and appreciation award dinners.

To volunteer or get more information, call Jan Lindsay at 751-5282.

Cinderella Pageant workshops

Free modeling workshops will be offered from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Sept. 13, at the Bob Rudd Community Center in Room B.

The Nye County Cinderella Pageant is Sept. 21, and is open to all ages 0 - 26 years for girls and 0 to 6 years for boys.

Call Ashley DiToto at 751-2932 or 209-6111 for more information.

Fiber Arts 2008

Get that quilt or needlework project going now.

Plans for the annual Fiber Arts Show are under way, with a spectacular weekend event planned for mid-February 2008.

For entry or vendor information call Melinda at 537-1287 or Lynn at 727-4131.

Voces Latinas

The Pahrump Arts Council presents Voces Latinas, a showcase of artwork by fifteen artists representing the diverse range of creative voices within the Latino community.

The exhibit is curated by the Nevada Museum of Art and is part of the Nevada Arts Council Nevada Touring Initiative Program.

The exhibit may be seen at the Nye County courthouse 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. daily, Mon. - Fri., until Sept. 19.

Job Fair

The State of Nevada Division of Welfare and Supportive Services is sponsoring a Job Fair and would like to invite job seekers in the community of Pahrump and surrounding areas to attend.

The Job Fair will be held in the banquet room at the Pahrump Nugget from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m., Sept. 20 and is titled "Striving for Excellence."

Participation is free to local businesses. Those wishing to participate should contact the Employment and Training Advisor, Heather Bannerman or Family Service Specialist, Dawn Lewis at 751-7253, or by faxing 751-7404.

Please provide your business name, phone and fax numbers and the name of your company representative.

Benefit Poker Run

A poker run to benefit Alaska Eddie and Janice will be Sept. 8.

The run will help cover expenses from a motorcycle accident.

The $25 fee covers breakfast at the Short Branch Saloon, and dinner and band at the Eagle's Nest.

High hand wins a slot machine and low hand is to be determined. All vehicles welcome.

Registration at the Short Branch in Crystal is from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Tickets available at the Stagestop and the Eagle's Nest, Sept. 1 - 8.

Call 775-372-1717, 727-7300 or 751-5290 for more information.

Rummage sale

Our Lady of the Valley Catholic Church is having a rummage sale 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sept. 14, and 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 15., 781 E. Gamebird Road.

Donations are being accepted 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 11 - 13 at the Church.

For more information call 727-4044.

DAR schedules regular meeting

The Pahrump Springs Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution will be holding a regular monthly meeting at the Pahrump Community Library at 10 a.m. Sept. 12.

Marilyn Stack will present a program on the history of quilt making.

The DAR Museum quilt collection will be presented by Julia Burton Avery.

Anyone interested in attending is welcome.

For more information, call Jerri Smith 727-1650.

Caregiver training

Nathan Adelson Hospice is providing a two-day workshop to teach individuals caregiving in a home/hospice or health care/nursing home environment. The special training class is scheduled for 8:30 a.m., Sept. 17 and 18.

The 16 hours of training is free. Participants will receive a certificate of attendance.

Space is limited. Reservations must be made no later than Sept. 13.

The workshop will be held in the conference room at Nathan Adelson Hospice, 1480 E. Calvada Blvd., Suite 900.

For more information call Tonya Brum at 751-5601.

Kiwanis week

Kiwanis Week kicks off at Saddle West Casino at 4:30 p.m., Sept. 15. with an open bar and hors d'oeuvres.

All points on player cards will be matched and donated to the Kiwanis.

For more information call Kathleen at 751-5229, or Marianne at 209-3752.

Poetry jam

Poetry and coffee at Lois Layne's Deli is an ongoing poetry series and will meet from 10 a.m. to noon, Sept. 15.

Readings from the great poets alternate with open mike.

Call 537-2111 for more information.

Lois Laynes' is located just off 160 at Basin Road across from Petrack Park.

Women entrepreneur group forming

A support group is forming for women who either own a business in Pahrump or are interested in starting one. The group will meet one night a week in the evening as determined. If interested call Lee at 727-1459.

Host families/reps needed

Into Edventures is currently looking for host families in the local area to host a foreign exchange student. These young ambassadors are all between the ages of 15 and 18 years of age and all speak English.

Student profiles will begin arriving in January for students from a variety of countries. They come with their own medical insurance and spending money,

Into Edventures is also looking for individuals to work as area representatives. Reps are needed to find host families and work with students and their families during placement. Individuals must enjoy teenagers and have good communication skills.

Call Donna Rodrock, Regional Manager, at 1-877-4868 if you are interested in opening your heart and home to one of these special teenagers, or if you want more information on becoming an area representative.

Volunteer Homeland Reserve Unit

VHRU is an organized group of retired and former law enforcement officers with the mission of providing trained and experienced resources to public safety agencies in Nevada and, potentially, to surrounding areas.

VHRU maintains a web site that describes the mission and provides information regarding the organization, leadership, and on-going activities. The web site also contains an application form that can be downloaded by any former law enforcement officer who wants to become a part of the organization.

For more information log on to: www.vhru.com or call 702-610-8000.

Wal-Mart Wall of Heros

The Wall of Heroes is ready to start at the south entrance. If you have a picture of someone who has served or is serving in the military, and would like a picture displayed on the wall, bring an 8-by-10 inch photo with the first and last name, branch of service, dates of service, and phone number. Add $2 for the frame and drop all the information at the customer service desk.

This is a stand alone project not affiliated with any other project or organization. All photos taken to Wal-Mart will stay at Wal-Mart. If you have any questions, call Denise Choyce at 727-1939.

Pahrump Bike Night

"Pahrump Bike Night" will be held during the summer, starting at 6 p.m. Tuesdays and Saturdays at Sonic. All are welcome, bike or no bike.

Contact Peter at 513-1742 for more information.

Animal shelter needs volunteers

The Nye County Animal Shelter is seeking volunteers to work either at the shelter or in the spay/neuter clinic. People who love animals and who want to learn new skills should stop by the Nye County Animal Shelter at 171 N. Kittyhawk Dr., or call 751-7020.

Prescription meds assistance

Nye County, in a joint effort with the National Association of Counties, is offering a prescription discount card for those Nye County residents whose prescriptions are not covered by insurance.

Enrollment is free and there is no paperwork to complete or eligibility requirements to meet. These cards are accepted at all Nye County pharmacies.

Pick up cards at pharmacies or stop by Nye County Health and Human Services, located at 250 N. Highway 160, Suite. 4, or call 751-7095.

Family to Family September calendar

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

Sept. 10--Foster Parents support group, 6 p.m.

Sept. 11--Ages to Stages developmental screening 9:30 a.m. to 12:40 p.m.. Call for appointment.

Sept. 13--Nevada Early Intervention Services explore and learn play group 11 a.m.

Sept. 18--Teen Parenting Class 2 - 4 p.m.

Sept. 20 --Family vehicle safety class 3:45 p.m. Registration is required and there is a fee.

Sept. 21--Infant and child CPR 1 p.m. Registration is required.

Sept. 24--Family vehicle safety class 1 p.m.; Spanish only. Registration is required and there is a fee.

Sept. 28--Nevada Early Intervention Services explore and learn play group. 11 a.m.

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.

Power Wheelchairs

Miracle on Wheels makes available electric power wheelchairs to non-ambulatory senior citizens 65 and older and the permanently disabled of any age, if they qualify.

Electric wheelchairs are provided to those who cannot walk and also cannot operate a manual wheelchair sufficiently or safely enough to care for themselves in their residence.

Call 1-800-749-8778 or visit www.laspanmedical.com for more information.

Widows support group

A support group for widows will be held the third Thursday of each month.

If interested, leave a message for Joanna at 751-2838 or Joan at 727-2339 for location and information.

Community choir meeting

The Pahrump Community Choir meets from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. each Wed. at the Rosemary Clarke Middle School music room.

Anyone who likes to sing is welcome.

Call 751-6957 for more information.

Beta Sigma Phi meeting

Laureate Omicron Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi's meeting will begin at 1:00 p.m. Mon., Sept. 10 in the home of Dina Williamson-Erdag who will also present the chapter's cultural program.

For more information, call 751-6239.

Homeschool bowling league

The Pahrump Homeschool Bowling League is taking sign ups for the Fall Bowling Season. The league is open to all homeschooled children ages 3-17 with parental consent.

The league meets Friday mornings at 9 a.m. at the Pahrump Nugget Bowling Center to bowl 2 games.

The Fall Season will begin Sept. 14 and run 10 consecutive weeks. The cost for the season is $65 per bowler which covers 10 weeks of bowling, shoe rentals, and a pizza party and awards ceremony on the last day of the season. All bowlers will receive a trophy. For more information or to sign up, please call Veronica at 751-9324.

Exchange students

NWS Peace Program, a non-profit and CSIET-approved program, is looking for 10 caring families in the area to host high school students from Mongolia, Japan, Belgium, France and other countries.

The students are 15 to 18 years of age and will begin arriving in August, staying five to 10 months, attending local high schools. They speak English, have medical insurance and their own spending money.

Single parents, retirees and those who have small children, teens or no children are eligible to be host families.

Call 1-866-846-3977 for more information.

Christian Web site

Northwood Health Systems' Web site provides Christian-based information geared toward helping people gain a better emotional, spiritual and mental well-being. Visit www.northwoodhealth. com.

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 going 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.

Exchange students host homes needed

DM Discoveries, a government-monitored exchange student program, is seeking host families in Nye County and the surrounding areas for foreign exchange students due to arrive in August for the 2007-08 school year.

Each student has full medical coverage, pocket money and has expressed a true desire to become a participating member of an American family - pitching in on everything from household chores to family discussions.

DM Discoveries is a non-profit, public benefit program. For more information, contact Mary Ann Gantvoort at 775-727-7977.

Amargosa Outing

The Amargosa Conservancy' second outing of the series will be Oct. 13 to the Tecopa basin.

The group will meet at the Amargosa Conservancy office at 9:30 a.m.. This is a driving tour through the human and natural history of the ice age lake basin and includes 10 stops, all within walking distance of the points of interest.

This tour is classified as full day, easy walking, 1 to 2 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 be repeated Mar. 22, 2008.

Festival of Trees

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

The event will start Nov. 18 with the tree and wreath decorating party at the Pahrump Nugget along with an official tree lighting.

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

Gala festivities include entertainment, a no host bar, dinner and dancing, silent auctions, surprise raffle and door prizes.

For more information on sponsorships, tickets and advertising call Tonya Brum, 751-5601 or 209-3896.

Volunteer Homeland Reserve Unit

VHRU is an organized group of retired and former law enforcement officers with the mission of providing trained and experienced resources to public safety agencies in Nevada and, potentially, to surrounding areas.

VHRU maintains a web site that describes the mission and provides information regarding the organization, leadership, and on-going activities. The web site also contains an application form that can be downloaded by any former law enforcement officer who wants to become a part of the organization.

For more information log on to: www.vhru.com or call 702-610-8000.

VA van

A van is available to veterans needing transportation to the Veterans Administration Clinic in Pahrump.

The van operates from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday through Thursday. Call Bob (751-6126) or Kyler (727-9752) to be a volunteer driver or for more information.

VA van

A van is available to veterans needing transportation to the Veterans Administration Clinic in Pahrump.

The van operates from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday through Thursday. Call Bob (751-6126) or Kyler (727-9752) to be a volunteer driver or for more information.

High Desert Bead & Fiber Artists

The High Desert Bead & Fiber Artists Society for adults meets every Tuesday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Seemore's Ice Cream Parlor on Highway 160.

All adults interested in learning beading will be welcome.

Call 751-8896 for more information (please do not call Seemore's for information).

Card players wanted

Hand and foot canasta is played about once every three weeks at 10 a.m. at the Elks Club. Card players and newcomers are welcome to participate.

It is an easy game to learn. If interested, call Pat at 751-5461 or Joanee at 727-6480.

New Hope enrollment

New Hope Christian Academy is now accepting applications for enrollment for pre-kindergarten through the twelfth grade.

Call 751-1867 or come by the office at 781 West St. for more information.

Tutors needed for Pathways

The Pathways program needs tutors in mathematics. In addition, tutors are needed for language arts in the areas of grammar and vocabulary.

A willingness to work with middle- to high school-aged students is a must.

Contact the volunteer coordinator's office Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to noon at 727-7743, ext. 258 or 259.

Kiwanis Wine Tasting/Auction

The Kiwanis is having the Annual Wine Tasting and Auction at Saddle West Hotel and Casino 6 p.m., Sept. 22.

Events include entertainment by County Line and a silent and live auction with a car donated by Saitta-Trudeau as part of the inventory.

Tickets are available at Advance America, Shadow Mountain Construction and Secret Sisters Boutique.

For more information or to purchase tickets, call Marianne at 209-3752, or Kathleen at 751-5229.

Wild West Extravaganza vendors

The Wild West Extravaganza has a few spots left for vendors.

Vendors will get a 10 x 10 spot for two days for $75, plus a refundable $25 deposit.

There will be plenty of entertainment, a melodrama dinner theater Fri. and Sat. nights, plus a Sun. matinee.

Call the Chamber at 727-5800 for more information, or visit online at www.wildwestextravaganza.com.

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.