People to People Ambassador

David Markwell, a 9th grade student at Pahrump Valley High School is raising donations to participate in the People to People Student Ambassador Program to Europe this summer.

He was selected through careful interviews and evaluation to be the area ambassador.

The objective of the program is to promote international understanding, build leadership skills and earn high school and college credit.

The program tuition is $8,000, which includes transportation, accommodations, meals and educational activities. Any and all help is appreciated.

Call 727-2584 for more information or to make a donation.

Nye Adult Education

Nye County Adult Education is offering free classes for Pahrump residents. Classes for English as a second language, preparatory classes for GED testing and preparation for the U.S. Citizenship exam are starting now.

To register, go to 484 S. West Street (Portable D).

For more information, call 751-6822 or Email szink@nye.k12.nv.us.

Library calendar

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

Feb. 2 -- Friends of the Library will meet at 9:15 a.m., Feb. in the conference room. The guest speaker will be John Salacan on book restoration, binding and rebinding.

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.

Listener Project Concert

Faith Fellowship will be hosting a concert for Christian "Talk-Music" artist Listener 6 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 31.

Admission is $3 at the door, with doors opening at 5:30 p.m.

For more information on the band, or samples of the music, visit www.listenerproject.com.

Faith Fellowship is located at 920 S. Hwy. 160 Suite 401 (behind Radio Shack).

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.

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.

Eastern Star Meeting

Stardust Chapter 32 will meet at 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 5 at the Masonic Lodge, 281 Gemini Drive. It will be our Valentine's Day celebration.

Eastern Star winter visitors are invited.

Call 751-2471 for more information.

Ash Wednesday Mass

Our Lady of the Valley Catholic Church will have mass with distribution of ashes at 9 a.m. in English and 7 p.m. bilingual on Feb. 6 at the church, 781 E. Gamebird Road.

Beta Sigma Phi meeting

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

Marietta will present the cultural program.

After the meeting we will be having a Valentine's social.

All degrees are welcome.

Call Karo at 727-0680 for more information.

Genealogical Society

The Pahrump Genealogical Society will meet at 6:30 p.m., Feb. 7 in the multi-purpose room of the LDS Church at the corner of West Street and Wilson Road.

The program will be "Brick Walls, Problems in Genealogy, Over Under and Around."

Call 751-9032 for more information.

Republican meeting

The Nye County Republican Central Committee will be having the first quarterly meeting, 1 p.m., Feb. 9 at the Library.

The county convention will be held 8-4 p.m., March 8, in Beatty at the Senior Center.

More details about the convention will be discussed at the Feb. 9 meeting.

For more information, call 513-8447 or 513-1780.

Red Hats Valentine Party

The Red Hats on-the-go will have their annual Valentine Party at 11 a.m., Feb. 13 at the Moose Lodge.

There will be raffles and entertainment.

Tickets are $5 each.

Call 910-9819 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.

Nevada JobConnect

Do you need clothing for interviews? Nevada JobConnect has clothing for job seekers. Please call 537-2323 for more information.

The Nevada JobConnect workshop schedule is listed below:

Monday and Thursday -- Orientation, 9 a.m.

Tuesday -- Readiness Workshop I, 9-11 a.m. Includes applications, resumes, cover letters, jobs and careers.

Wednesday -- Readiness Workshop II, 9-11 a.m. Includes first impressions, who employers are looking for and how to be the chosen one.

Call 537-2323 to sign-up.

Free tax aide service

IRS trained counselors will be offering their services beginning Feb. 2 at the Bob Ruud Community Center, Room B, Basin Road and Highway 160.

The goal is to provide free tax preparation and E-filing to young, low-income taxpayers and working seniors who may qualify for the Earned Income Tax Credit and may not be receiving it.

The volunteers will be available Wednesdays and Saturdays from 9 a.m. until 3:30 p.m., during the tax season, Feb. 2 through April 20.

Appointments are necessary.

Call 727-4258 or Email fordpayne@juno.com for an appointment and more information.

Pahrump Singles

The group dinner will be tonight, 5:30 p.m., Jan. 30 at the Red Sky BarBQ.

Call Jim for reservations, 727-1482.

The monthly potluck dinner will be 5 p.m., Feb. 2 at the UNR Cooperative Extension Office on the corner of Dandelion and Calvada.

For more information, call Marion at 727-0253.

Actor/writer workshops

There will be free youth acting/writing/and television commercial workshops starting 5 p.m., Feb. 4 at the WestCare Prevention Office, 2280 E. Calvada Blvd.

Call Francine, 537-6555 for more information.

Family to Family Calendar

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

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.

Nobles Ladies

The Nobles Ladies will meet for lunch 11:30 a.m., Jan. 30 at the Last Chance Restaurant.

For information and reservations, call 727-0249.

PVHS T-shirts

The Pahrump Valley High School Renaissance class is trying to collect old PVHS T-shirts from anyone who is willing to donate. They are making a quilt to display at the school and in businesses throughout the valley to demonstrate how PVHS has changed.

The type of T-shirt doesn't matter as long as it is from PVHS. Clubs, sports, music, homecoming, and any others are appreciated.

All donations should be turned in to the A building office, the main office or Room B-28 by April 1.

EAA meeting

The EEA Chapter 1260 will meet at 10 a.m., Feb. 2 at Phil's hangar, corner of Helicopter and Jet at the Calvada Aeropark.

Call 537-1097 for more information.