Library calendar

The Pahrump Community Library is located at 701 East Street, and is hosting the following events in January:

Computer classes are Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday and include introduction to computers, beyond basics, Internet and email and genealogy. Times vary and sign-up must be in person at the library. No sign-ups by phone. Classes are free and space is limited.

The Pahrump Community Library offers home bound delivery service for anyone who is unable to visit the library. Call 727-5930 ext. 12 for more information.

Call 727-5930 for more information.

Model train

The model train enthusiasts will meet at 9 a.m., Jan. 18 at the United Methodist Church, 1300 E. Hwy. 372.

We will elect officers and plan for the next meeting. Bring ideas to share. For more information call Conrad Menconi at 751-2280.

Family to Family Calendar

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

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.

Casting call

Actors and production people needed for the PAC musical, "The Spitfire Grill."

Show dates are in March, rehearsals are in progress.

We need a male baritone singer who can act. There are a small number of lines and great songs.

Also needed are costume coordinator, stage manager, makeup artist and light crew.

Contact Theater Guild Director, Francine Winters at 537-2181 for more information.

Caregiver support group

The Caregiver Support Group is a new program developed by Nathan Adelson Hospice to relieve caregiver stress.

Participants will learn ways to identify and reduce the challenges in caring for loved ones with a life threatening illness.

Clelia Pinza Garrity, a social worker with over 25 years of hospice experience, will lead the group.

The first meeting is 2:30-3:30 p.m., Feb. 7 at the hospice, 1480 E. Calvada Blvd.

Call 751-6700 for more information.

Looking for volunteers

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.

Radio license test

Examinations for Amateur Radio licenses will be held at 1 p.m., Jan. 19 at the Nye County Offices of Emergency Management, 1510 Siri Lane.

For more information, call 751-5242, or go to www.lvhamtest.com.

Republican caucus

The Nye County Republican Party Central Committee will host the Republican Caucus and Precinct Meeting between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. Jan. 19, at the Rosemary Clarke Middle School, 4201 N. Blagg Rd.

All Pahrump Valley registered Republicans only are welcome to attend and participate in the caucus presidential straw poll and the precinct meeting.

Those who wish to just vote in the caucus straw poll are welcome to do so and leave once they cast their votes.

Voting will be open from 9 a.m. until 12 noon.

Those who wish to participate in the precinct meeting are welcome to stay.

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.

Vision impaired meeting

The monthly meeting of the Pahrump Chapter of Vision Impaired Persons will be at 1 p.m., Jan. 18 at the Pahrump Senior Center, 1370 W. Basin Road.

All interested parties are invited to attend.

These meetings provide interaction and information for individuals that have difficulty seeing or suffer from degenerative vision loss.

Learn how a legally blind person can obtain personal property tax relief, free telephone directory assistance, veteran assistance for those who have served active duty and perhaps additional VA compensation for service connected vision loss.

Call Jim Kvool at 751-57630 for more information.

ARES Ham Radio class

The Amateur Radio Emergency Services is offering an introduction to Ham Radio via a ham cram class being offered starting at 8 a.m., Jan. 19, 1510 Siri Lane.

The class is for technician license only. A photo ID or two non-photo forms of identification and $14 is required to take the test which begins at 1 p.m.

Bring a lunch as a lunch break will occur around noon.

Call Jerry at 727-9524 or Steve at 513-8632 for study materials and more information.

Fiber arts sampler

The Pahrump Arts Council will present a "Fiber Arts Sampler" 11-3 p.m., Jan. 26, at the Pahrump Valley Museum, 401 E. Basin Ave.

The program will feature Shadow Mountain Quilters demonstrating their skills and answering questions.

Finished products will be on display including the opportunity quilt made by the Shadow Mountain Quilters to benefit the PAC building fund. Tickets will be available for $1 each or 6 for $5.

Call 751-6776 for more information.

Hillary supporters

There is only one day left before the Nevada Caucus.

If you have any questions, such as:

Where do I caucus?

What is my precinct?

How can I help? or you need a ride, call the Democratic office at 751-9966 or the Hillary office at 727-9850.

Please call before 8 p.m. or leave a message if no one answers the phone.

We also need helpers and greeters at the door on caucus day and help transporting those who need a ride.

Utilities Inc. ribbon cutting

Utilities, Inc. will be celebrating the start-up of the Mountain Falls wastewater treatment facility with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 12 p.m., Jan. 18 at the facility site.

The public is invited to tour the facility at this time.

Call 727-5575 for more information.

Women motorcyclists

A new group of women motorcyclists is forming. The first meeting will be at 1 p.m., Jan. 19 at the Subway on Highway 372, and they will continue to meet every third Thursday of the month.

The group plans to ride after the meeting, weather permitting.

For more information write womenoncycles@hotmail.com.

Ms. Senior Nye County Pageant

The Ms. Senior Nye County Pageant for 2008 will be held April 4-5, 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.

All People's Breakfast

The MLK committee will have the 6th annual All People's Breakfast scholarship fundraiser at 8:30 a.m., Jan. 21 at the Pahrump Nugget.

The breakfast is in honor of the late Martin Luther King Jr.

There will be a silent auction, raffles, entertainment and a wonderful breakfast.

Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door. Children 10 and under eat free.

Call 537-0396 for information and tickets.

Artist workshop

Abstract artist Paul Freidin is conducting an abstract art workshop at Janet and Bernie Toy's barn 10-2 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 26.

All artists are invited. Bring a canvas and some paint. Fun will be had by all.

For directions and further information call 727-9112 or 537-0264.

Senior Center elections

The Pahrump Senior Center will be holding their Board of Trustees elections in January of 2008.

If you are interested in becoming a board member, send a letter of intent to Pahrump Senior Center, 1370 W. Basin Ave., Pahrump, NV 89060, or fax it to 751-6831.

Rummage Sale

Pahrump Valley United Methodist Church will hold the quarterly rummage sale, 8-4 p.m., Feb. 1, and 8-1 p.m., Feb. 2 at the church, 1300 E. Hwy. 372 at the corner of Pahrump Valley Boulevard.

There will be craft and household items, new and used clothing, toys and games, linens and books, large and small appliances, home baked pies and cakes and soup and sandwiches will be available.

AGLOW meeting

Pahrump AGLOW will meet at 9:30 a.m., Jan. 19, Vineyard Rock Church, 1370 E. Matthew Lane (across from Snith's)

Rita Sieffert will be the guest speaker.

Child care is provided. Call 727-5181 for more information.

Master Gardeners

The University of Nevada Cooperative Extension Master Gardeners will host a pruning workshop at 9 a.m., Feb. 2, at the extension office, 1651 E. Calvada Blvd.

This is a hands-on workshop. Bring gloves, hand pruners and/or hand saws.

Call 727-5532 for more information.