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.

Bible study

Streams in the Desert Christian Bookstore will hold a Bible study class at 6:30 p.m., March 2, 9 and 23, at 421 S. Front Street.

Call 751-6988 for more information.

Eastern Star meets

Stardust Chapter no. 32 will meet at 7:30 p.m., March 4, at the Masonic Lodge, 281 Gemini Drive.

The theme and program will be on education.

Members who attend regularly are asked to invite another member to the meeting.

Call 751-2471 for more information.

Beta Sigma Phi

The Beta Xi Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi will meet at 6 p.m., March 5, at Carline's home.

Carline will present the cultural program.

There will be a discussion about the March 14, St. Patrick's Day Bunco social and the June convention in Reno.

Call Karo, 727-0680 for more information.

Computer users group

The Pahrump Computer Users Group will meet at 1 p.m., March 3, in the Pahrump Community Library meeting room.

The program will include a presentation of utilizing software for genealogy and researching family history and open office and portable applications software. The meeting is free and open to the public.

Call 727-1246 for more information.

NWHA spring ride

The National Wild Horse Association will have a spring ride and Easter egg hunt. The event begins with breakfast and can include a steak lunch.

The event takes place starting at 8 a.m., March 30.

The ride and Easter egg hunt are scheduled for 10 a.m. and Craig Leet will provide the steak lunch around 1 p.m.,

The ride and lunch is $20 per person and lunch only is $15. Call 702-452-5853 for reservations no later than March 25.

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.

Family to Family

Calendar

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

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.

Seeking Easter donations

Progressive Choices Workshop is seeking donations of baskets, grass, Easter goodies and non-perishable food items to make Easter baskets and care packages for needy families in Pahrump. Donations may be dropped at 4760 S. Pahrump Valley Blvd.

Call 751-5221 for more information.

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 to attend.

Call Glenna, 537-1097, for more information.

Landscape tour

The Parump Valley Garden Club second annual landscape tour will be April 26.

Applications are being accepted for homes to be included in the tour.

If you have done something interesting to your yard, either yourself or with a professional, contact Carla at 751-0532. Feb. 15, is the deadline for consideration.

Crafters wanted

The Cinderella Girl Scholarship Program will have a fund-raiser craft fair on April 25, at the Bob Rudd Community Center.

Crafters are needed to rent tables. The cost will be $30 per table for both days.

Call Ashley, 209-6111 or 751-2932 for more information and an application.

Ms. Senior Nye County Pageant

The Ms. Senior Nye County Pageant for 2008 will be held April 4-5, at Saddle West Hotel and Casino.

Any ladies at the elegant age of 60 plus may enter. Everyone has a talent and dancers, singers, comediennes or any other stage performances are welcome.

The winner of the pageant will continue to the Ms. Senior Nevada State Pageant to be held at the Suncoast Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas at the end of August.

Call Scotty, 727-0309, or Val, 537-0468 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 their 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.

Caregiver training

Nathan Adelson Hospice will provide a two-day workshop to teach individuals to be caregivers in a home/hospice or health care/nursing home environment 9-5 p.m., March 17 and 18, in the training room at Desert View Medical Center, 360 S. Lola Lane.

The 16-hour training course is free and participants receive a certificate of attendance.

Reservations are necessary and should be made no later than March 13.

Call 751-5601 for reservations and more information.

Pahrump Gunfighters

The Pahrump Gunfighters have moved. They are now located on the Stagestop Casino property, 100 Stagecoach Road.

The Pahrump Gunfighters are looking for new faces and talent for their old-time skits and shootouts.

The next performance will be at 1 p.m., March 30.

If interested in joining, call Rev. Joe at 537-1424.

Fish fry

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

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

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.

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 discounts are offered for participation in the program.

Call Tom at 727-3858 for registration.

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.

Dean Heller

Congressman Dean Heller will be visiting the Pahrump Senior Center at noon, Friday, Feb. 29, at 1370 W. Basin Road.

The community is welcome to come to the meeting and visit with the congressman.

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.

Kiwanis Black Tie Affair

The Kiwanis Club of Pahrump Valley will have the 3rd annual Black Tie Affair starting 6 p.m., March 8, in the Pahrump Nugget Banquet Hall.

There will be a no host bar, live music from 8 p.m. to midnight, and a buffet dinner.

Tickets are $30 in advance and $35 at the door.

Formal attire is requested.

Call 751-3879 or 209-3752 for more information.

Proceeds benefit the Kiwanis Club Scholarship Program. The Kiwanis is a 501(c)3 foundation.

Community garage sale

The entire community of Artesia is holding a garage sale to benefit the Artesia Community Center.

The event is scheduled 7-3 p.m., March 8.

Enter the subdivision at Kellogg Road and Fox Boulevard and follow the garage sale signs.

Everything imaginable will be on sale and baked goods and refreshments may be purchased at the Community Center, 6601 Fox Blvd.

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.

PVHS Trojanettes

The Pahrump Valley High School Trojanettes will have a night of review at 7 p.m., March 4, in the high school gym.

Cost is $3 per person, children 5 and under free.

Join an evening of dance in recognition of the Trojanettes.

American Crown Circus

The Nevada Native American Cultural Society will sponsor the American Crown Circus in Pahrump.

The event is scheduled for two shows, 6 and 8 p.m., Friday, March 7, at Petrack Park.

Call 800-546-1151 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, top 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.

DHHARC meeting

The Deaf and Hard of Hearing Advocacy Resource Center will hold a meeting 1-3 p.m., March 10, at the Bob Ruud Community Center, Room B.

Bring family and friends along with creative ideas to help the DHHARC be of better service.

Communications access other than sign language interpreters should notify the office at 702-363-3323 by Feb. 27.

Rubber stampers retreat

The Red Hot Purple Passionate Pahrumpians Red Hat Society will sponsor an all-day rubber stampers retreat, 9-6 p.m., April 5.

The event will be a day of fun, food and friendship. Learn tips and new techniques for all levels of expertise.

Lunch will be served.

Reservations are required and the deadline is March 14.

Call Beth, 751-4992 or Judy 727-7440.

Nye County Gold Seekers

The Nye County Gold Seekers, a nonprofit group promoting and preserving the history and activities of mining, will hold a monthly meeting, 1 p.m., March 16, at the Bob Ruud Community Center, Room B.

The club is part of the Gold Prospectors Association of America and will be participating at the Gold Prospector's Convention April 12 and 13, in Primm.

Everyone is welcome.

Call 727-8771 for more information.

Glamour photo shoot

The Cinderella Girl Scholarship Program will have a glamour photo shoot by Enfocus Photography 10 a.m. to 7:15 p.m., March 29, at the Bob Ruud Community Center.

Costs must be pre-paid and are $19.95 for a complete session, plus a 10 x 13 portrait for one person. Additional guests are $9.95.

Call Ashley at 209-6111 or 751-2932 for more information.

Obedience club training

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

Classes will be held starting 8 a.m., March 8.

Sign-up for classes will be held 7 p.m., March 4 at the Bob Ruud Community Center.

Dogs must be at least 6 months old and have proof of current shots. There is a $45 fee.

For further information, call 727-4740, 513-6219 or 727-0367.

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. 29, March 7, 14.

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

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

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

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

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.

NARFE meets

The National Active and Retired Federal Employees meets at 1 p.m., Feb. 28, Bob Ruud Community Center, Room B.

Call 751-5276 for more information.

Senior Center elections

The Pahrump Senior Center will hold elections for the new Board of Trustees 11-3 p.m., Feb. 28, at the Senior Center, 1370 W. Basin Road.

All members are encouraged to vote.

Meet the candidates and get questions answered 11-11:30 a.m.

Call 727-5008 for more information.