Caregiver support group

The Caregiver Support Group is a new program developed by Nathan Adelson Hospice to relieve caregiver stress.

Participants will learn ways to identify and reduce the challenges in caring for loved ones with a life threatening illness.

Clelia Pinza Garrity, a social worker with over 25 years of hospice experience, will lead the group.

The first meeting is 2:30-3:30 p.m., Feb. 7 at the hospice, 1480 E. Calvada Blvd.

Call 751-6700 for more information.

EAA meeting

The EEA Chapter 1260 will meet at 10 a.m., Feb. 2 at Phil's hangar, corner of Helicopter and Jet at the Calvada Aeropark.

Call 537-1097 for more information.

Family to Family Calendar

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

Feb. 4 -- Car Seat Safety Class, 9:30 a.m., call for appointment.

Feb. 8 -- NEIS Explore and Learn playgroup, 11 a.m.

Feb. 18 -- closed for Presidents day.

Feb. 19 -- Teen Parenting, 2-4 p.m.

Feb. 21 -- Family Vehicle Safety Class, 4 p.m., call for registration, there is a fee.

Feb. 22 -- NEIS Explore and Learn playgroup, 11 a.m.

Feb. 25 -- Family Vehicle Safety Class, Se habla Espanol, call for registration. There is a fee.

Feb. 29 -- Car Seat Safety Class, 1-4 p.m., call for appointment.

Mondays (except Feb. 18) Scrapbooking, 1-2 p.m., bring five pictures and supplies.

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.

Actor/writer workshops

There will be free youth acting/writing/and television commercial workshops starting 5 p.m., Feb. 4 at WestCare Prevention Office, 2280 E. Calvada Blvd.

Call Francine, 537-6555 for more information.

Beta Sigma Phi meeting

The Beta Xi Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi will meet at 6 p.m., Feb. 6 at Stella's home.

Marietta will present the cultural program.

After the meeting we will be having a Valentine's social.

All degrees are welcome.

Call Karo at 727-0680 for more information.

Genealogical Society

The Pahrump Genealogical Society will meet at 6;30 p.m., Feb. 7 in the multi-purpose room of the LDS Church at the corner of West Street and Wilson Road.

The program will be "Brick Walls, Problems in Genealogy, Over Under and Around."

Call 751-9032 for more information.

Golden years pageant

The Ms. Senior Golden Years USA invites the lovely ladies of Pahrump who have reached 60 to enter the 2008 pageant.

A fashion show, luncheon and silent auction will be held Feb. 23 at the Saddle West Hotel and Casino to introduce the contestants to the board of directors and the queen's court.

For a fabulous experience and the opportunity to serve others in the community, call B.J. Hetrick-Irwin at 727-7011.

Free tax aide service

IRS trained counselors will be offering their services beginning Feb. 2 at the Bob Ruud Community Center, Room B, Basin Road and Highway 160.

The goal is to provide free tax preparation and e-filing to young, low-income taxpayers and working seniors who may qualify for the earned income tax credit and may not be receiving it.

The volunteers will be available Wednesdays and Saturdays from 9 a.m. until 3:30 p.m., during the tax season, Feb. 2 through April 20.

Appointments are necessary.

Call 727-4258 or email fordpayne@juno.com for an appointment and more information.

Master Gardeners

The University of Nevada Cooperative Extension Master Gardeners will host a pruning workshop at 9 a.m., Feb. 2, at the extension office, 1651 E. Calvada Blvd.

This is a hands-on workshop. Bring gloves, hand pruners and/or hand saws.

Call 727-5532 for more information.

Eastern Star meeting

Stardust Chapter 32 will meet at 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 5 at the Masonic Lodge, 281 Gemini Drive. It will be our Valentine's Day celebration.

Eastern Star winter visitors are invited.

Call 751-2471 for more information.

Writer's Guild

The next meeting of the Writer's Guild will be 7 p.m., Feb. 3, at the Bob Ruud Community Center.

The next coffee can story begins with "I slammed the door, hard. Then kicked it. 'It always happens that way!' I raged."

The story should be 500 words.

Go to www.oasis_writers_guild.com for more information.

Job fair

The MGM Mirage and Nevada partners will hold a job fair through Nevada JobConnect Tuesday, Feb. 5.

Recruiters will be on hand from MGM Grand, Excalibur, Luxor, Mandalay Bay and the Signature at MGM Grand.

For more information call 537-2323.

Seniors Elder Law

The Carson and Rural Elder Law Program attorney will be taking appointments for Feb. 6, at the Nevada JobConnect, 2101 E. Calvada Blvd.

Call 775-687-4680 or 800-992-0900, ext. 4680 or 775-537-2323 to make an appointment.

You must be over the age of 60 and a resident of Nye County to participate.

PHS Key Club dance

The PHS Key Club is holding a super dance for high school students only, 7-11 p.m., Friday, Feb. 8 at the Bob Ruud Community Center.

Tickets are $8 per person or $10 per couple.

Dress to impress.

All proceeds will be donated to the American Cancer Society.

They are also accepting donations for the American Cancer Society and those may be dropped off the evening of the dance.

For more information call Reva Braun, 727-0911.

Poetry jam

The next meeting is scheduled 10 a.m.-noon, Feb. 9 at the deli, just off Highway 160 at Basin Road, across from Petrack Park.

Readings from the great poets alternate with open mike.

Call 537-2111 or 537-2399 for more information.

Ash Wednesday Mass

Our Lady of the Valley Catholic Church will have mass with distribution of ashes at 9 a.m. in English and 7 p.m. bilingual Feb. 6 at the church, 781 E. Gamebird Road.

Free vehicle tow away

Desert Towing is offering a free towing service to help Pahrump residents clean up their property.

Removal of unwanted or abandoned vehicles is free of charge.

Call 751-1230 for more information.

DAV dinner

The Disabled American Veterans will have the monthly dinner 5-7 p.m., Feb. 1 at the VFW hall on Homestead Road.

Everyone is welcome to join us for spaghetti, salad, garlic bread and cookies for $6 per person.

Call 727-5102 for more information.

Fish Fry

Our Lady of the Valley fish fry will be 4-7 p.m., Feb. 1 at the hall, 781 E. Gamebird Road.

Dinner choices are fried, baked or tacos, refreshments included. Dessert and drinks are available.

Library

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The Pahrump Community Library is located at 701 East Street, and is hosting the following events in February:

Feb. 2 -- Friends of the Library will meet at 9:15 a.m., Feb. 2 in the conference room. The guest speaker will be John Salacan on book restoration, binding and rebinding.

Computer classes are Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday and include introduction to computers, beyond basics, Internet and email and genealogy. Times vary and sign-up must be in person at the library. No sign-ups by phone. Classes are free and space is limited.

The Pahrump Community Library offers home bound delivery service for anyone who is unable to visit the library. Call 727-5930 ext. 12 for more information.

Call 727-5930 for more information.

Nye Adult Education

Nye County Adult Education is offering free classes for Pahrump residents. Classes for English as a second language, preparatory classes for GED testing and preparation for the U.S. Citizenship exam are starting now.

To register, go to 484 S. West Street (Portable D).

For more information, call 751-6822 or Email szink@nye.k12.nv.us.

Women Entrepreneurs

A support/networking group for women who either own a business in Pahrump, or are interested in starting their own business will provide support from other entrepreneurs, information to help start/grow a business, classes, speakers, networking and a chance to socialize with like minded women.

The group meets at 6:30 p.m., Tuesday evenings at Great Basin College, Rm. 107.

Call Lee for more information, 727-1459.

Horse club

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The Pahrump Valley Rough Riders are having the first Gymkhana Horse Show beginning 9 a.m., Feb. 16 at McCullough Arena.

Sign-up is 7-8 a.m. and all ages and skill levels are welcome.

There is a $50 membership fee and each show is and additional $20 per show fee.

Fees include ribbons, end-of-year buckle and prizes.

To be eligible for end-of-year prizes, participants must ride in eight out of 10 shows.

For more information, call Krystal Romans at 209-4726 or Amber Fullmer at 702-326-8505.

PVHS T-shirts

The Pahrump Valley High School Renaissance class is trying to collect old PVHS T-shirts from anyone who is willing to donate. They are making a quilt to display at the school and in businesses throughout the valley to demonstrate how PVHS has changed.

The type of T-shirt doesn't matter as long as it is from PVHS. Clubs, sports, music, homecoming, and any others are appreciated.

All donations should be turned in to the A building office, the main office or Room B-28 by April 1.

Rummage Sale

Pahrump Valley United Methodist Church will hold the quarterly rummage sale, 8-4 p.m., Feb. 1, and 8-1 p.m., Feb. 2 at the church, 1300 E. Hwy. 372 at the corner of Pahrump Valley Boulevard.

There will be craft and household items, new and used clothing, toys and games, linens and books, large and small appliances, home baked pies and cakes and soup and sandwiches will be available.