Family to Family

Calendar

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

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 -- 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.

Basketball camp applications

Applications are now being evaluated for the Ten Star All Star Summer Basketball Camp. The camp is by invitation only.

Boys and girls ages 10 to 19 are eligible to apply.

Players from 50 states and 10 foreign countries attended the 2007 camp.

College scholarships are possible for players selected to the All-American Team.

Camp locations include Commerce, Texas; Prescott, Ariz.; Thousand Oaks, Calif.; Babson Park, Fla.; Gainesville, Ga.; Champaign, Ill.; Glassboro, N.J.; Lebanon, Tenn. and Blacksburg, Va.

There is also a summer camp for boys and girls ages 6 to 18 of all skill levels.

For a brochure, call 704-373-0873 anytime.

Logon to www.tenstarcamp.com for more information.

Trip to China

The Pahrump Valley Chamber of Commerce in partnership with the National Hispanic Professional Organization is co-sponsoring a trip to China in March and will begin a second trip in November. The nine-day trip departs Los Angeles International Airport.

Package includes airfare, accommodations in 4- and 5-star hotels, three meals per day, deluxe bus tours, English-speaking tour guides, admission to tourist attractions and airport taxis.

The cost is $1499 based on double occupancy.

There will be an orientation 9-11 a.m., Saturday, Feb. 23, at the Chamber of Commerce office. Anyone interested in going on the trip is encouraged to attend.

Call Kari Frilot at 727-5800 for more information.

Cub Scout mini-camp

Cub Scout Pack 748 would like to invite all boys in grades K-5 to attend a mini-camp starting after school until 5 p.m., Feb. 21, at Hafen Elementary.

Parents are urged to attend a short meeting at 5:30 p.m. to introduce them to scouting and sign the boys up for an exciting adventure.

Call Brenda Dace, 209-5271 or Jennifer Carlson, 513-9494 for more information.

Bible study

Streams in the Desert Christian Bookstore will hold a Bible study class at 6:30 p.m., Feb. 24, 421 S. Front Street. Call 751-6988 for more information.

Beta Sigma Phi

The Beta Xi Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi will meet at 6 p.m., Feb. 20, at Lori's home.

Sandi will present the cultural program and we will discuss the Beta Sigma Phi convention in Reno in June.

For more information call Karo, 727-0680.

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.

Singles club

The Pahrump Singles Friendship Club will meet at noon, Feb. 22, at the Winery.

Call Marion, 727-0253, to make reservations or get more information about the club.

Kids drum night

Kids Drum Night is 7 p.m., Feb. 22, at Haven Selah, 1680 N. Blagg Road.

This for kids of all ages. Bring your drums, homemade is fine, and a snack to share with the group afterwards.

For any questions, contact Chrissy at cohling@hotmail.com.

Obedience club

Pahrump Valley Obedience Club is offering a six-week basic training class.

Classes will be held at Simpkins Park and sign-up will be at 7 p.m., March 4, at the Bob Ruud Community Center, Room B.

Dogs must be six months old with proof of current shots.

Classes will start at 10 a.m., March 8.

Call 727-4740, 537-6219 or 727-0367 for more information and fee schedule.

Roads workshop

The Nye County Public Works Department invites the public to attend this year's 2008/2009 Fiscal Year Annual Roads Workshop at 5 p.m., Feb. 21, Bob Ruud Community Center.

All 2008/2009 petitions have been received and will be considered for chip and seal. This is an information gathering workshop only and no decisions will be made by the board at that time.

Free art classes

The Pahrump Arts Council will offer free art classes for young people as a bi-monthly program.

The February classes begin 11-2 p.m., Feb. 23, at the Pahrump Valley Museum on Basin Road.

Two classes will be held. Milo Reckow, a portrait artist and Carol McGovern, known for polymer clay art will teach.

All supplies are provided.

Call 751-6776 or 751-5282 to register or get more information.

Pre-registration is a must.

Model train meeting

Train enthusiasts of all ages will meet at 9 a.m., Feb. 23, at the United Methodist Church Social Hall, 1300 E. Hwy. 372.

The meeting is "show and tell." Bring your models, plans, trains or accessories to share, sell or trade.

For more information call, 751-2230 or 751-0311.

Democratic convention

The Nye County Democratic convention will start at 10 a.m., Feb. 23, at the Ramada Inn Tonopah.

Call 764-5650 for more information.

Golden years luncheon

The Ms. Senior Golden Years USA will have a fashion show and luncheon Feb. 23, at the Saddle West Hotel and Casino to introduce the contestants to the board of directors and the queen's court.

There will be a raffle for the "Big Purple Basket," which contains a three-day stay on Lake Mead in a houseboat, a Valley Electric $50 power credit, wines and a picnic donated by Pahrump Valley Winery, stationary from B & C Printing, Phoenix car detail and wash, chocolates and more.

Tickets are $1 each or six for $5. You do not have to be present to win.

Tickets may be purchased from Ms. Senior Golden Years Queens Court, the Chamber of Commerce and Saddle West registration desk.

The winning ticket will be drawn at the fashion show.

For more information, call B.J. Hetrick-Irwin at 727-7011.

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.

Coping seminar

Coping with change can be difficult, whether it be from the loss of a loved one, illness or aging bodies.

Pahrump Red Hatters is offering a seminar to Red Hat chapter members 10- noon, Feb. 21, at the Pahrump Nugget.

The seminar will be hosted by Barbie Taylor, Ph.D., a licensed psychologist and other professionals.

Seating is limited to 50 people without refreshments. Lunch will follow at the individual's discretion.

RSVP via e-mail to gloriaangelino@hotmail.com.

Make the subject line read "coping" and include the members name and chapter, or leave a voice mail at 513-8640.

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 Pahrump courthouse on Basin 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.