Catholic Lenten Services

The following is the schedule of Lenten Services for Our Lady of the Valley Roman Catholic Church:

Stations of the Cross: 7 p.m. - Feb. 22, 29, March 7, 14.

Palm Sunday: 5:00 p.m. Vigil Mass, March 15; 9 a.m. and 11 a.m., March 16.

Holy Thursday: 7:00 p.m., March 20.

Good Friday: 1:30 p.m., Living Stations of the Cross; 3:00 p.m., Celebration of the Lord's Passion - March 21.

Easter: 8:00 p.m. Vigil Mass, March 22; 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m., March 23.

Call 727-4044 for further information.

Lutheran Lenten Services

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

Lenten Worship services -- 7 p.m., Feb. 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.

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.

Goldseekers club

The Nye Goldseekers Club is going prospecting this weekend.

They will meet at 8 a.m., Feb. 23, at Burger King.

The outing is headed to Sandy Valley.

New people are welcome. Visit www.seepahrumpwithandy.com and follow the links for a list of what to bring.

Call Andy, 727-8771 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.

Teen night

The Nye Communities Coalition in partnership with St. Martin's in the Desert Episcopal Church is hosting a teen night, 6-9 p.m., Feb. 22, Seemoore's Too!

Middle school through high school aged students are invited for free food, karaoke and games.

For more information call Julie Platson, 537-1115 or the NCC office, 727-9970.

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.

Vendor workshop

The Town of Pahrump code enforcement division will hold an informational workshop for any vendors who want temporary sales licenses, at 10 a.m., Monday, Feb. 25, in the Bob Ruud Community Center.

A handful of different speakers will be on hand to provide information on licensing requirements including the Nevada Division of Health.

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.

Pump up Pahrump

The Nye Communities Coalition will hold the next fitness event, 10 a.m.-noon, Feb. 23, at Honeysuckle Park in the gazebo area.

Each school-age participant will be evaluated according to the President's Fitness Challenge levels for their age group.

There will be prizes, games and a good time for everyone.

The event is free and open to the public. Each child must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Call 727-9970 for more information.

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.

Family to Family Calendar

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

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.

Lincoln Day dinner

The Pahrump Valley Republican Women are hosting a Lincoln Day dinner Feb. 29, at Mountain Falls Golf Club. Governor Jim Gibbons and First Lady Dawn Gibbons will be the guests of honor.

Cocktails begin at 6 p.m. and dinner is at 7 p.m.

Cost of participating is $60 per person, $110 per couple or $550 per reserved table. Tickets are available now.

Call Stella Owens at 209-5048, Reita Whiteman at 513-2545 or DeAnna Brown at 253-9896 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.

Youth art month

The Pahrump Community Library will be displaying artwork by local artist age 18 and younger.

If you would like your work displayed, bring it to the library after Feb. 25.

Work must be clearly labeled with artists name, age and title on the front and telephone number on the back or bottom.

All types of art are being accepted, including drawings, paintings, crayon, sculpture, etc.

Depending on the number of items received, displays may rotate.

Library staff will make every effort to secure the items, but cannot be held responsible for damage or theft.

Work may be picked-up after March 31, and works not claimed by April 15, will be discarded.

Call 727-5930, ext. 17 for more information.

4-H open house

The Southern Nye County 4-H will hold an open house, 10-2 p.m., March 1, at the 4-H barn, corner of Calvada and Dandelion.

Exhibits for sheep, pigs, goats, chickens and rabbits, along with informational booths on clogging, cake decorating, Junior Master Gardening and quilting will be available. There will be demonstrations by the horse master, livestock and horsemanship clubs.

Call 727-5532 or 751-1541 for more information.

NWHA training clinic

The National Wild Horse Association is holding a training clinic at 10 a.m., March 15, at Windrock Ranch, 4779 W. Bell Vista Avenue.

The clinic is to help horse owners train horses, not restrain them. The clinic includes demonstrations by a professional trainer, help with problem solving and interactive hands-on help.

Come with or without a horse.

Space is limited and reservations are requested.

No dogs will be allowed.

The NWHA is a nonprofit organization, but they are asking for a suggested donation of $10 per person. Call 702-452-5853 to make reservations or get more information.

Friends of the Library

The Friends of the Library will meet at 9:15 a.m., March 1.

Keith Froehling will speak on his books, "Seizing Your Success" and "Living the Life You Love."

He will also discuss publishing your own book.

Bull ride needs vendors

The PBR Enterprise Rent-A-Car Tour has room for vendors at the show to be held May 3, at McCullough Arena.

For more information, go to www.silverstate rodeo.com or call 751-1094.

AARP driver safety

Take the AARP driver safety program. The two day class is 9-1 p.m., Feb. 27 and 28.

Call your insurance agent to see if he offers discounts for participation in the program.

Call Tom at 727-3858 for registration.

EAA chapter meeting

The Experimental Aircraft Association chapter 1160 will hold the next monthly meeting at 10 a.m., March 1, at Phil Shallenberger's hangar, corner of Helicopter Road and Jet Road in the Calvada Aeropark.

The program will feature a speaker from Nellis AFB, who will talk about avoiding midair collision in the airspace around Nellis.

Anyone interested in aircraft is invited top attend.

Call Glenna, 537-1097, for more information.

Need home repairs?

Rebuilding Together with Pahrump, formerly Christmas in April, wants to help those with limited income needing home repairs.

Applications are available at the Chamber of Commerce, second floor of the Nevada State Bank Building.

Apply no later than March 8 to be considered.

Skilled/licensed trade/craft will be provided, as well as unskilled helping hands and all materials.

Call 727-5800 for more information.

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.

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.

Nobles Ladies luncheon

The Nobles Ladies will meet for lunch at 11:30 a.m., Feb. 27, Red Sky BBQ.

For information and reservations, call 727-0249.