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., 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.

Bible study

Streams in the Desert Christian Bookstore will hold a Bible study class at 5:30 p.m., March 9 and 16, at 421 S. Front Street.

Call 751-6988 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 12, 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.

Easter Sunrise Service

Central Valley Baptist Church will have an Easter Sunrise Service at 6:30 a.m., March 23, 3170 S. Blagg Road.

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 p.m. and 8 p.m., today, March 7 at Petrack Park.

Call 800-546-1151 for more information.

Garage sale

"The Truth" youth group of The Way Baptist Fellowship will hold a garage sale 8 a.m.-3 p.m., March 7 and 8, 420 E. Bronco Street.

The proceeds will go towards sending the youth group to summer camp.

Call 727-5242 for more information.

Fish fry

The next fish fry at Our Lady of the Valley Catholic Church will be 4-7 p.m., March 7 and again on March 14 at 781 E. Gamebird Rd. There will be no fish fry on Good Friday.

Dinner will be fried or baked cod and fish tacos with drinks and dessert available.

Craft and bake sale

Saved by Grace Lutheran Church will have an Easter craft and bake sale 8-2 p.m., March 8 at 1481 Gamebird Road, near Money Street.

Proceeds will go to the building fund.

Poetry and coffee

The ongoing poetry series and coffee will meet 10 a.m.-noon, Saturday, March 8 at Lois Layne's Deli, corner of Dahlia and Basin, across from Petrack Park.

Call 537-2111 for more information.

Pahrump Gunfighters

A meeting is scheduled at 1 p.m. on March 8 at the Bob Ruud Community Center. Our next performance will be at 1 p.m., March 30, 100 Stagecoach Road.

If interested in joining our troupe, please call the Rev. Joe at 537-1424.

Star Party

Saturday, March 8 there will be another star party beginning at dusk at Tecopa Hot Springs Resort, 860 Tecopa Hot Springs Road just south of the stop sign.

Jason Davis will be here with his giant 28" telescope

There will be good music, a fire and warm food. Dress warm, it might be cold. It's FREE. Wood donations deeply appreciated.

Some of the show may be webcast. Watch www.astrochannels.com for more info.

Bring a small flashlight, a folding chair or blanket to sit on.

Call 760-852-4420 for more information.

Republican convention

The Nye County Republican Central Committee is holding their convention March 8 at the Beatty Senior Center in Beatty, to elect delegates to the state convention in April.

All Republicans are welcome.

The entrance fee is $15, and lunch will be served by the senior center at a reasonable cost.

Call 513-8447, 513-1780 or 751-8451 for more information.

Donations needed

"The Truth" youth group of The Way Baptist Fellowship is looking for donations to be included in a fundraiser garage sale scheduled for March 7 and 8.

All proceeds will go to send the youth group to summer camp.

Donations will be gratefully appreciated.

Call 727-5242 to set up an appointment for drop-off.

IHOBF recital

The International House of Blues Foundation invites the public to "The Blues Schoolhouse" and a concert recital for the Positive Action and Methodologies Prevention programs at 9 a.m., April 9, Mandalay Bay, Las Vegas.

The IHOBF Action for the Art Initiative raises awareness about the importance of the arts and creates opportunities for students to exhibit/perform their artistic creations.

All participants and audience members must have a signed media waiver to attend.

Call 537-6555 for more information.

Family to Family

Calendar

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

March 3-7 -- closed for training.

March 10 -- scrapbooking, 1-2 p.m.

March 10 -- family vehicle safety class 1 p.m., Spanish only.

March 11-- parenting class in Amargosa, 10:30 a.m., 1794 N. Maverick.

March 14 -- foster parent support group, CPR and first aid, 5 p.m., call to register.

March 17 -- scrapbooking, 1-2 p.m.

March 18 -- teen parenting class in collaboration with WIC, 2 p.m.

March 24 -- scrapbooking, 1-2 p.m.

March 25 -- car seat safety check, call for appointment.

March 27 -- family vehicle safety class, 3:45 p.m., registration required and there is a fee.

March 28 -- explore and learn playgroup, 11 a.m.

March 31 -- scrapbooking, 1-2 p.m.

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.

Singles Friendship Club

Come join us for dinner and good conversation at 5 p.m. March 10 at Last Chance Saloon.

Call Marion at 727-0253 to make a reservation or for more information on the club.

Stimulus package tax help

The Pahrump Tax Aides will be preparing the necessary tax returns for the Economic Stimulus Package payment for persons who normally do not have to file a tax return.

The free service will be offered 9-3 p.m., on special Fridays in March. Appointments are necessary.

Call 727-4258 for more information and to set an appointment.

Pet adoption

The Nye County Animal Shelter will hold a pet adoption 10-2 p.m., March 8 at Hollywood Video, 240 S. Hwy. 160. Adoption fees for dogs is $64 and $36 for cats.

Call 751-7020 for more information.

NWHA training clinic

The National Wild Horse Association will hold a training clinic at 10 a.m., March 15, at Windrock Ranch, 4779 W. Bell Vista Ave.

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.

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.

DAR meets

The Pahrump Springs chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution will hold a regular monthly meeting at 10 a.m., March 12 at the Library.

Lt. Col. (Ret.) Robert Swadell will present a program on intelligence in the Revolutionary War.

Anyone interested in the program or who would like information on the DAR is welcome.

Call 727-1650 for more information.

Laureate Omicron

The Laureate Omicron chapter of Beta Sigma Phi will meet March 10 at the home of Cindy Sepulveda. Cindy will present the cultural program on The Loretto Staircase and will also hostess a St. Patrick's Day luncheon for members and guests on March 17.

Call 751-9689 for more information.

AGLOW

AGLOW is an interdenominational international Christian women's organization providing the opportunity for women to grow in faith and minister to others.

The next meeting is 9:30 a.m., March 15 at The Rock Vineyard Church, 1370 Matthew Lane, across from Smith's.

Barbara Cianciarulo will be the guest speaker.

Child care is provided.

Call 727-5181 for more information.

Haven Selah

Brian Kimmel, an ordained lay-minister of the Order of Interbeing, will present a two-hour workshop on an introduction to mindful breathing, noon-2 p.m., March 15 at Haven Selah, 1680 Blagg Rd.

Call 727-8633 for more information and reservations.

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.

Revival

The Second Missionary Baptist Church of Pahrump will have an annual revival at 7 p.m., March 19-21 at the church, 1591 Bridger St.

The Rev. John Hopkins of True Vine Missionary Baptist Church in Lywood, Calif., will deliver the sermon each night.

Call 537-1587 for more information.

NARFE meets

The National Active and Retired Federal Employees meets at 1 p.m., March 27 at the Bob Ruud Community Center, Room B.

Call 751-5276 for more information.

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.

Lutheran Lenten Services

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

Lenten Worship services -- 7 p.m., March 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 information.

The Easter Lily

Choice Hills Baptist Church choir will present "The Easter Lily" on Sunday, March 23 at 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m.

The program will be at Choice Hills Baptist Church located at 340 W. Mesquite Avenue.

For more information call 751-1417.

Garden Club

Pahrump Valley Garden Club will introduce Leslie Doyle, "The Tomato Lady," a brown knees gardener.

She will make a presentation on growing tomatoes in terrible dirt and desert heat at 9 a.m., March 8 at the 4-H building, corner of Dandelion and Calvada.

Visitors are welcome.

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.

VEA District I meeting

The District I meeting for VEA members in Pahrump, Sandy Valley and Mountain Springs will be at 7 p.m., March 17 at the Bob Ruud Community Center, Highway 160 and Basin Road.

Registration begins at 6:30.

The purpose of this meeting is to conduct business in accordance with Article III, Section 6 of the Association Bylaws and such other business as may properly come before this meeting.

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.

RPEN meeting

The Pahrump chapter of Retired Public Employees of Nevada will meet at 4 p.m., March 18 at the Community Library.

The meeting is for both members and non-members.

Sandwiches, chips and drinks will be served.

Representatives from the state will present information about RPEN and answer questions.

R.S.V.P. to Sharon Ankrum, 751-4782.

VFW Craft fair

The VFW Post 10054 will have a craft fair 7-3 p.m., April 13 at the VFW hall, 4651 S. Homestead Road.

Bring handmade crafts to sell. Rental space is $7 bring your own table; $10 to rent one at the VFW.

Contact Hilda Hansen 727-6072, 10-3 p.m., Monday-Wednesday to sign-up.

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.

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.

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.

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.

TOPS open house

Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS) will meet 8-9:30 a.m., March 12 at United Methodist Church, 1300 E. Hwy. 372.

Working together to lose or maintain weight for health.

National Quilting Day

National Quilting Day will be celebrated 10-2 p.m., March 15 at Seemoore's Too.

Sewers will be making 14 inch drawstring bags for our troops.

As part of the national organization, Pahrump is doing their part to finish 30,000 bags by Nov. 1.

To attend, call Barb Johnson, 751-5356. Seating is limited.

Free tax aide service

IRS trained counselors will be offering their services 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 through April 20.

Appointments are necessary.

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