Gamblers Anonymous

* 10 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, Ancient Secrets, 1230 S. Loop Road, Suites 2 and 3. For information call Jeff at 751-1431.

* 4 p.m. Saturdays, Ancient Secrets, 1230 S. Loop Road, Suites 2 and 3. For information call Jeff at 751-1431.

Al-Anon

* 7 p.m. Monday, open, non-smoking, "Monday AFG" at Desert View Regional Medical Center (room across from cafeteria in basement), 360 S. Lola Lane.

* 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, open, non-smoking, "Tuesday AFG" at Desert View Regional Medical Center (room across from cafeteria in basement), 360 S. Lola Lane.

* 9 a.m. Thursday, open, non-smoking, "Keep it Simple." First Step Club, 1061 Second St.

* 7:30 p.m. Friday, open, non-smoking, "Friends of Alcoholics," Desert View Regional Medical Center (room across from cafeteria in basement), 360 S. Lola Lane.

Al-Anon/Alateen

* 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, open, non-smoking. "One Hand One Hope" at Desert View Regional Medical Center, (room across from cafeteria in basement), 360 S. Lola Lane.

* 12 p.m., third Saturday, non-smoking, WestCare, 1201 S. Highway 160, Suite 115, 751-6990.

Alcoholics Anonymous

Sunday:

* 11 a.m., open, non-smoking, 1061 Second St., (Oasis Outreach Center).

* 7 p.m., open, non-smoking, Furnace Creek Educational Center, Death Valley.

Monday:

* Noon, open, smoking, First Step Club, 1061 Second St.

* 4:30 p.m., open step study, non-smoking, Desert View Regional Medical Center, 360 S. Lola Lane.

* 7:30 p.m., open, smoking, First Step Club, 1061 Second St.

Tuesday:

* Noon, open, smoking, First Step Club, 1061 Second St.

* 5 p.m., Tecopa Community Center.

* 6:30 p.m., closed, smoking, First Step Club, 1061 Second St.

* 7 p.m., open, non-smoking, Beatty Community Center.

* 7:30 p.m., women's meeting, closed, non-smoking, call 727-0273 for directions.

Wednesday:

* Noon, open, non-smoking, First Step Club, 1061 Second St.

* 1:30 p.m., women, non-smoking, call 751-2294 for more information.

* 5:30 p.m., open, smoking, First Step Club, 1061 Second St.

* 6 p.m., first Wednesday of the month, District 17, in the basement of Desert View Regional Medical Center, 360 Lola Lane.

* 7 p.m., open, non-smoking, Furnace Creek Educational Center, Death Valley.

Thursday:

* Noon, open, smoking, First Step Club, 1061 Second St.

* 6:30 p.m., closed, smoking, First Step Club, 1061 Second St.

Friday:

* Noon, open, smoking, First Step Club, 1061 Second St.

* 7 p.m., open, non-smoking, Beatty Community Center.

* 7:30 p.m., open, non-smoking, 650 S. Blagg Road.

Saturday:

* 7:30 a.m., open, smoking, First Step Club, 1061 Second St.

* Noon, open, smoking, First Step Club, 1061 Second St.

* 11 a.m., open B.B. study, non-smoking, Desert View Regional Medical Center, 360 S. Lola Lane.

* 7 p.m., open, non-smoking, First Step Club, 1061 Second St.

Bereavement support

* 4 p.m. Wednesdays, NAH office in Pahrump, 1480 E. Calvada Blvd., Suite 900. Offered by Nathan Adelson Hospice. Call 751-6700, ext. 5642 for information.

Caregiver support

* 2:30-3:30 p.m., first and third Thursday, NAH office in Pahrump, 1480 E. Calvada Blvd., Suite 900.

Friends and Family of Incarcerated Persons (FFIP)

* FFIP support group holds regular meetings in the Las Vegas area. Call 702-223-6600 for the nearest location. The group supports those on the outside and are advocates for their loved ones. They are nonprofit and non-denominational.

Domestic violence/sexual assault

* 5-7 p.m., Women's support group, Wednesdays, No To Abuse, 621 S. Blagg Road, 751-1118.

* 6-8 p.m., Men's support group, Thursdays, No To Abuse, 621 S. Blagg Road, 751-1118.

Narcotics Anonymous

* 6:30 p.m. Sunday, Oasis Outreach, 1061 Second St., Suite A.

* 6-7 p.m. Monday, First Step Club, 1061 Second St. O/D, nonsmoking.

* 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oasis Outreach, 1061 Second St., Suite A. Call Mark, 209-6294.

* 7 p.m. Friday, 3431 S. Oasis St. Call Mark, 209-6294.

* 6 p.m. Saturday, 1230 S. Loop Rd. Call Mark, 209-6294.

Overeaters Anonymous

* 10 a.m. Tuesdays, Desert View Regional Medical Center, basement meeting room, 360 Lola Lane. Call 727-9321 for information.

Pahrump Movers and Shakers, Parkinson's disease support group

* 9:30 a.m., first Thursday of each month, Desert Greens Clubhouse, 350 W. Wilson Road. Sponsored by the National Parkinson's Foundation. Call Steve Marsh at 537-1015 for more information.

Reformers Anonymous

* 7 p.m. Fridays, Choice Hills Baptist Church, 340 W. Mesquite Ave., 537-1328.

TOPS Club International

* TOPS NV Chapter 116, 4:45 p.m., Wednesdays, Desert Greens clubhouse, 350 Wilson Road. Leader: Teresa Veloz, 751-2836.

* TOPS NV Chapter 117, 8 a.m. Wednesdays, Pahrump Valley United Methodist Church, 1300 E. Highway 372. Leader: Diane Lindsey, 727-7942.

* TOPS NV Chapter 151, 7:30 a.m. Thursdays, First Southern Baptist Church, 741 E. Fehrs Way and Highway 160. Leader Mary Strong, 727-9265.

The TOPS Web site is www.tops.org.

Church location change

The Way Baptist Fellowship has moved to 2031 E. Gamebird Road, Suite C.

There are still two services.

The first service will remain at 9:30 a.m., and the second service will begin at 11 a.m. at the new location.

The youth group will meet 4-5:30 p.m. beginning Aug. 25, at the new location.

Call 727-5242 for more information or to ask about our weekly bible studies.

Model train meeting

The model train members of all gauges will meet at 9 a.m. Aug. 23 in the social hall of Pahrump Valley United Methodist Church, 1300 E. Highway 372.

There will be a short business meeting followed by reports from the Prescott, Ariz. show and the modular group.

For more information, call 751-2230 or 727-0142.

United Way Luau

The United Way of Pioneer Territory will sponsor the annual Hawaiian Luau 6-10 p.m. Aug. 23 at Honeysuckle Park.

Traditional Hawaiian meals will be served 6-8 p.m. The cost is $6.

Hotdogs and chips will be available.

Mai Tais, beer, soft drinks and water will also be available.

Entertainment, under the direction of Paressa Wong will be featured.

Bring chairs or a blanket.

Democratic Central Committee

The Pahrump Democratic Central Committee will meet at 7 p.m. Aug. 25 in the Bob Ruud Community Center, Room B.

Call 751-9966, 9-3 p.m., Monday through Friday, for more information.

Obedience training classes

The Pahrump Valley Obedience Club is taking registration for beginning dog obedience training at 7 p.m. Aug. 28 at the Bob Ruud Community Center.

Please leave the pets at home.

The hour-long classes will be Saturday mornings beginning Sept. 6.

The cost for the six-week session is $45 and $40 for seniors.

Bring proof of vaccinations to the registration.

The club is a nonprofit using the funds to sponsor shows.

Call 513-6663 or 727-0367 for more information.

Youth concert

The Pahrump Valley Apostolic Assembly will host a youth concert featuring various Christian music groups 6-10 p.m. Aug. 23 at 1730 N. David St., off of Mesquite Avenue.

Call Adam, 513-5751, for more information.

Job Fair at the Nugget

The Pahrump District Office of the Division of Welfare and Supportive Services will sponsor the 3rd annual Job Fair, "2008 - Catch a Career," 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Sept. 25 in the banquet hall of the Pahrump Nugget.

Employers from around Pahrump will be ready to speak with potential employees, accept applications and some may conduct interviews.

Job seekers are encouraged to bring their work history resume and dress appropriately for an interview.

This is an opportunity to talk with employers and discover what qualifications regarding work experience and education they are seeking.

Employers who have not reserved a free space are encouraged to call 751-7253.