Vision impaired meeting

The Pahrump Valley chapter of Vision Impaired Persons will hold a monthly meeting at 1 p.m., Feb. 19, at the Pahrump Senior Center, 1370 W. Basin Road.

All interested persons are invited.

The group provides support and information for individuals who have difficulty seeing or are suffering from degenerative vision loss. Learn how a legally blind person can adapt and lead a normal lifestyle.

Information is available on personal property tax relief, free phone directory assistance, veterans assistance for individuals who have served and possible additional VA compensation for vision loss connected to military service.

Call 751-5730 for more information.

AGLOW

AGLOW is an interdenominational international Christian women's organization providing an opportunity for Christian women to grow in faith and minister to others.

The next meeting is 9:30 a.m., Feb. 16 at The Rock Vineyard Church, Highway 160 across from Smith's.

Jacqueline Bonsor will be the guest speaker.

Call 727-5181 for more information.

Mammovan

The Nevada Health Centers Mammovan will be offering mammograms in Pahrump Feb. 19 through Feb. 22 at the Bob Ruud Community Center.

Appointments will commence at 10 a.m., Feb. 19 and they will end at 1:45 p.m., Feb. 22.

The regular hours will be 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. with a lunch break from noon to 12:45 p.m.

For more information, call 877-581-6266.

SNAPS

SNAPS needs donations of pet food for our Food Share Program.

Donations can be dropped off at D is for Dogs pet grooming on Calvada at the duck pond, or 4141 W. Charleston Park Avenue.

Call 751-8513 for more information.

Craft supplies needed

A group of volunteers in Pahrump are making items for our senior shut-ins and our soldiers in Iraq. We need unused and unwanted craft supplies and yarn. Volunteers will make the supplies into useful items.

The group will be making assorted Christmas tree ornaments and stockings to be filled. For our soldiers, there is a national group that fills and ships the stockings.

Black yarn is needed for helmet liners for our troops.

Other yarns are needed for scarves and slippers. Socks of any color can be used for our senior shut-ins and those in the local nursing home.

Two hundred stockings will be made to fill for Pahrump residents for Christmas 2008.

For more information on drop off, call Barb Johnston 751-5356.

Host families sought

NSW PEACE Program, a non-profit and CSIET approved program is seeking families to host high school students from Brazil, Columbia, Italy, France, Belgium and Germany for the 2008 fall semester.

The students are 15 to 18 years of age and will begin arriving in August to spend five to 10 months while attending the local high school.

Whether you are single, retired, have small children or no children, you can have a great experience hosting an international teen.

Students are pre-screened, speak English and look forward to learning about our culture while teaching us about theirs.

They have medical insurance and spending money to cover clothing, school supplies and entertainment.

Host families are not paid, but may be able to claim a $50 per month tax deduction for charitable contributions.

All the students require is a bed, meals and a caring family.

Call 866-846-3977 or go to www.nw-services.com for more information.

Freecycle to recycle

The Internet group, www.groups.yahoo.com/pahrumpfreecycle is part of a national organization of message boards where members offer those things that might be used by someone else rather than throw them away. The group is locally owned, and new members are always welcome.

For information log on to www.pahrumpfreecycle.org or call Veronica at 751-9324.

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 will meet at 6:30 p.m., Tuesday evenings at Great Basin College, Room 107.

Call Lee for more information, 727-1459.

Power wheelchairs

The Senior Wheels USA program makes power wheelchairs available to senior citizens and the permanently disabled at no cost to recipients if they qualify.

Power wheelchairs are provided to those who can no longer walk or self-propel a manual wheelchair and who meet the additional guidelines of the program. No deposit is required.

If the patient's need is for use in the home, call 1-800-246-6010.

VA van

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

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

High Desert Bead & Fiber Artists

The High Desert Bead & Fiber Artists Society for adults meets every Tuesday from 11-2 p.m. at Seemoore's Too on Highway 160.

All adults interested in learning beading will be welcome.

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

Wal-Mart Wall of Heros

If you have a picture of someone who has served or is serving in the military, and would like a picture displayed on the south wall, bring an 8 x 10 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.

Model aviators meeting

The Pahrump Model Aviators Club holds a monthly meeting at 9 a.m., the second Saturday of the month at Desert View Regional Medical Center, lower level across from the cafeteria.

Anyone interested in learning about R/C model airplanes is invited to attend.

They are members of the Academy of Model Aeronautics, a national organization of 2,500 clubs and 170,000 members.

Call 751-0612 for more information.

Melanoma Fighters Club

"Mandy's Melanoma Fighters Club" seeks two to three preteen and teenagers from each middle and high school in Pahrump to promote melanoma and skin cancer awareness in their school.

To become a part of this worthwhile cause and help save lives please call Michael at 702-743-1346 or Marie at 209-5088.

Quilts charity fund drive

Quilts 4 Cancer, a 501(c)(3) charity, is looking for people to share their sewing talent and basic quilting to make quilts for adults with cancer.

As supply costs skyrocket for shipping and handling, the charity is in great need of batting and backing.

In Nye County, many residents are being treated for cancer. If you want to donate a quilt, it should be at least 50 x 50 or larger, any pattern and color and should fit most home washers and dryers.

Pahrump area includes Beatty, Amargosa, Death Valley, Tonopah, Sandy Valley, Shoshone and Tecopa.

Call 751-5356 for more information.

Donations may be sent to: Quilts 4 Cancer, P.O. Box 4702, Pahrump, NV 89041.

Pahrump Rotary Club

The Rotary Club of Pahrump Valley meets at noon every Wednesday in the Pahrump Nugget banquet hall.

Rotary members are a dedicated group of people serving in the community.

For more information about the Rotary Club and its projects, call 727-8399.

Community action team

The Pahrump Valley Community Action Team has selected three teams to work on community projects. Please contact team leaders for more information on meeting times and places.

PR team: Erin Froehling, 727-6978;

Beautification team: Kathleen Bienenstein, 537-1679;

Higher education team: Robert Lurker, 727-2000.

For more information on PVCAT call Paula Glidden 209-4412, or Patricia Cox 209-4390.

Toastmasters

The Pahrump Valley Toastmasters meets at 6:30 p.m. the first and third Wednesday of every month. The meetings are held at Laduke Team Realty, 1271 S. Hwy. 160, Suite C.

Toastmasters International is a nonprofit organization for learning how to speak comfortably in public.

Call 727-9994 for more information.

Free tax aide service

IRS trained counselors will be offering their services 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 through April 20.

Appointments are necessary.

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

Worship services open

The Way Baptist Fellowship is now holding Sunday worship services at 9:30 a.m., 7120 S. Hafen Ranch Road (Hafen Elementary School).

Children's Church is at 10 a.m.

Weekly Bible studies and youth group. Call 727-5242 or 764-1096 for more information.

Girl Scouts

The Pahrump Service Unit and Girl Scouts are registering grades K-12 for the coming year.

"Girl Scouting--Where Girls Grow Strong" is also seeking new leaders or parent volunteers.

For information, call Kathy at 727-7040 or Holly Smith at 702-385-3677.

Art and Sol 2008

All fine artists and crafters should get ready for the 14th annual Art & Sol display for Memorial Day weekend, May 23-25 at the Pahrump Nugget Event Center.

Space is limited. Call Debra now at 751-8101 or Dorothy, 751-8924, to request a booth application.

Participants do not have to be members of PAC, although Art & Sol is sponsored by the Pahrump Arts Council.

Angels Have Wheels

All Medicare recipients should now be aware that if they suffer from conditions such as arthritis, cardiovascular disease and respiratory disorders, and have difficulty walking or propelling a standard wheelchair, they may be eligible to receive an electric wheelchair paid for by Medicare. For information on Medicare eligibility contact Gregory at 1-800-810-2877.

Retired/senior 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 as shopping, medical appointments, etc.

RSVP reimburses volunteers 24 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.

Art in the Park 2008

The event dates for Art in the Park are 9-5 p.m., Oct. 4 and 5.

For more information go to artinthepark.org.

Foundation volunteers

The Amanda Faye Brown Nevada Chapter of Melanoma Education Foundation is currently recruiting volunteers to get the word out on melanoma and skin cancer awareness.

Anyone interested in helping deliver amandasmessage.com to area schools and churches please contact Michael at 702-743-1346, or Marie at 209-5088.

Men's golf club

The Pahrump Valley Men's Golf Club meets at 8 a.m. each Wednesday at Willow Creek Golf Course.

To join, just show up at the meeting. Call 751-5735 for more information.

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.

Family to Family

Calendar

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

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 español), 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.

Need volunteers and donations

Westar Old Dog Rescue has been saving unwanted pets from euthanasia for over 20 years. Due to the recent passing of Elsie, the rescue is in desperate need of dog food, cat food, litter and volunteers to care for the animals left behind.

Food can be dropped at Westar Old Dog Rescue on Manse Road or left for pick-up at D...is for Dog.

To volunteer your time, call Denise at 751-8513. Monetary donations are also welcome.

Fish fry

Our Lady of the Valley fish fry will be 4-7 p.m., Feb. 15 at the hall, 781 E. Gamebird Road.

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

Hawaii meeting

The next Hawaii Club meeting will be noon, Feb. 16.

This will be a potluck luncheon.

Call Meg, 990-4442, or Jowette, 537-2356, for more information.

Horse club horse show

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 an 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.

Lenten Services

The following is the schedule of Lenten Services at Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church.

Lenten Worship services -- 7 p.m., Feb. 20, 27, March 5, 12, 19.

Palm Sunday -- 5 p.m., March 15 and 9:30 a.m., March 16.

Maundy Thursday -- 7 p.m., March 20.

Easter service -- 5 p.m., March 22 and 9:30 a.m., March 23.

Call 727-4098 for more information.

Women's self-defense class

The Nye County Sheriff's Office and Homeland Heroes are presenting a women's self defense class, 8-4 p.m., Feb. 23 and 24, at the VFW Hall, 4651 Homestead Road.

The class is taught by law enforcement officers.

Learn what to watch for and how to be aware of your surroundings; what to do if an attacker surprises you; how to get away; what not to do; and how to neutralize an attacker.

The class is free to any woman who wants to learn to defend herself. You must attend both classes.

Call Denise, 513-8636, for more information.