Beta Xi meeting

The regular meeting of Beta Xi Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi will be at 6 p.m., Jan. 9 in the home of Lilia.

Stella will present the cultural program.

Please call Karo at 727-0680 for more information.

Building Code training

There will be a training class for anyone who uses International Building Code, 8 a.m. to noon, Jan. 11 at the Bob Ruud Community Center.

This will be training to transition from the 1997 IBC to the new 2008 IBC.

Contractors, Construction Managers, Project Managers, Plan Checkers, Building Inspectors and Design Professionals should plan to attend.

The class will be presented by Charles Abbot Associates.

Call 775-751-3773 for more information.

DAR meeting

The Pahrump Springs Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution hold a regular monthly meeting at 10 a.m., Jan. 9 at the Pahrump Community Library meeting room.

The program on Lafayette, Son of America, will be presented by Robert Alvis.

Call Jerri Smythe at 727-1650 for more information.

Country Music Association

The first meeting of the Nevada Country Music Association will be at 1 p.m., Jan. 10 at the Moose Lodge.

Everyone is welcome. Call 751-2667 for more information.

Pet adoption

There will be a pet adoption event, 10-2 p.m., Jan. 12 at Hollywood Video, 240 S. Hwy. 160.

The adoption fee for dogs is $64 and the fee for cats is $36. Call 751-7020 for more information.

PV Garden Club

The regular meeting of the Pahrump Valley Garden Club will be held at 9 a.m., Jan. 12 at the UNR Extension Office, corner of Calvada and Dandelion.

Call 751-0532 for more information.

Toys for Tots thanks

Successful communities are built by people working together, helping out in times of need.

MCL Detachment 1199, along with the Holiday Task Force are proud to present a variety of important programs and services for the needy families of Nye County by providing food, clothing and Toys for Tots, resulting in a Merry Christmas for 2007.

The Marine Corps motto is Semper Fidelis, meaning always faithful, and the Pahrump Marines' Toys for Tots program wants to be faithful to all the children of Nye County, delivering joy and happiness.

A big thanks to all detachment marines and the many volunteers for their help in making this program a success.

Happy New Year to all from your Toys for Tots coordinator, Reggie Knight. Call 910-9345.

Poetry jam canceled

Due to conflicting holiday events, the ongoing poetry and coffee meeting at Lois Layne's Deli has been canceled for January.

The next meeting is scheduled 10 a.m.-noon, Feb. 9 at the deli, just off Hwy. 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.

Volunteers needed

The Pahrump Community Library is looking for mature individuals who are interested in joining the Volunteer Auxiliary Security Guard at the library.

For more information, apply in person at the library, 701 East Street.

Family to Family Calendar

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

Jan. 11 -- Early intervention explore and learn play group, 11 a.m.

Jan. 15 -- Teen parenting in collaboration with WIC, 2 p.m.

Jan. 17 -- Vehicle safety class, 3:45 p.m., registration required.

Jan. 18 -- Foster parent support group, 1 p.m.

Jan. 21 -- Closed for Martin Luther King Day.

Jan. 22 -- Infant and child CPR, 1 p.m., registration required.

Jan. 25 -- Early intervention explore and learn play group, 11 a.m.

Jan. 29 -- Ages to stages developmental screening. Call for appointment.

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.

Benefit spaghetti dinner

There will be a benefit dinner for Daniel Murphy from 5-8 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 17 at J.G. Johnson.

Daniel was in a quad accident over Thanksgiving weekend and was in a coma and ICU for three weeks. He was then moved into a rehab center.

Proceeds from the dinner will go to the Murphy family to help with medical expenses.

Dinner will include spaghetti, garlic bread and dessert.

A cake auction will take place during dinner.

The cost for the dinner is free but donations will be gratefully accepted.

Call 751-2072 for more information.