Family movie night

The Amargosa Friends of the Library will sponsor a family movie night at 6:30 p.m. Nov. 21 in the Amargosa Community Center.

The movie is Walt Disney's "Wall-E."

The doors open at 6 p.m. and admission is $1. Pizza, chili, hotdogs, nachos, popcorn, candy and sodas will be for sale.

Pahrump Express bus

Regent Holidays is sponsoring a bus to transport any Pahrump residents who want to comment on their application for an amended permit to resume Pahrump to Las Vegas bus service before the Nevada Transportation Authority.

The 55-passenger bus will leave at 8 a.m. Nov. 20 from the Pahrump Nugget parking lot. Transportation is free to the hearing which begins at 10 a.m., though the Regent Holidays item is expected to be at the end of the agenda.

The bus will transport people interested in testifying to the hearing which will take place at 2920 S. Jones Blvd. in Las Vegas.

Anyone who wants to book a seat may call Regent Holidays at 1-866-481-9626.

Seniors weekend trip to Arizona

The Pahrump Senior Center will sponsor another bus trip Dec. 6 and 7 to Lake Havasu, Ariz., for the Parade of Lights.

The ticket price is $135 per person and includes a one-night stay at Quality Inn, Lake Havasu, a complimentary breakfast and the Parade of Lights buffet.

On the menu will be chicken marsala with crimini mushrooms, London broil with green peppercorn sauce, Parmesan-chive mashed potatoes, braised winter vegetables, mixed green salad, roll and butter, assorted desserts, water, iced tea or coffee and hot chocolate for the boat parade.

The bus will depart from the VFW on Homestead Road at 8 a.m. Dec. 6 and arrive at 11 a.m. in Lake Havasu (Mountain Standard Time). The return trip leaves Lake Havasu at noon on Dec. 7 and arrives at the VFW at 5 p.m. Pacific Standard Time.

Reservations are necessary and are based on double occupancy. They must be made and paid no later than Dec. 3.

Call 751-6870 for more information and reservations.

Computer User's Group meets

The Pahrump Computer User's Group will meet at 1 p.m. Dec. 1 in the large meeting room of the Pahrump Community Library.

The program will be "How to Manage Files and Folders in Windows Vista," by Don Norvell and Mike Erwin will discuss "New and Improved Computer Technology in the Past and Advancements on the Horizon."

Park in the rear of the library where there is ample space.

The meeting is free and open to the public.

To have questions addressed at the meeting, e-mail them in advance to don@dnorvell.com or call 727-1246.

PAC youth gift-making class

The Pahrump Arts Council will present a free "Art for Young People" Christmas gift-making class 11-1 p.m. Nov. 22 at the Pahrump Valley Museum.

The class is for youth ages 8 and up, who must be pre-registered and signed in and out by a parent or guardian.

Carol's polymer clay class will be for votive candle holders decorated with beads and Renee will teach design and make bracelets and/or necklaces using multi-colored glass chips and Swarovski crystals.

R.S.V.P. as soon as possible. Class size is very limited.

Call Jan, 751-5282 or leave a message at the PAC office, 751-6776.

Family to Family Calendar

The schedule for Family to Family Connection for November.

Nov. 21 -- Nurturing Parenting class at Amargosa Senior Center, 1 p.m.

Nov. 21 -- Food Pantry at Amargosa Senior Center, 1 p.m.

Nov. 24 -- Car Seat Checks (call for appointment).

Nov. 26-28 -- office closed.

Tuesdays -- Prenatal class, 1 p.m.

Wednesdays -- Nurturing Parent class, 1 p.m.

Thursdays -- Mommy and me play group, 1 p.m.

The resource lending library is open 9-5 p.m., Monday-Friday.

Call 751-5898 for more information and to set appointments or register for classes.

League of Women Voters

The League of Women Voters of Pahrump will meet at 5:30 p.m. Nov. 19 at the JobConnect offices on Calvada Boulevard.

The League of Women Voters is a nonpartisan political membership organization. Everyone is welcome.

Call Jan, 751-2819, for more information.

Artist's Reception

The artists reception for the new installation at the Pahrump Community Library will be 1-3 p.m. Nov. 21 at the library.

The show will run through Dec. 19.

Call 727-2178 for more information.

Oasis Outreach

Oasis Outreach is registering for Thanksgiving. Call 727-7227 for more information.

Salvation Army

The Salvation Army is taking applications for Christmas food baskets, toys and clothing 10-2 p.m., Monday-Friday, through Nov. 19 at the side door, 1601 S. Basin Ave.

Call 751-6171 for more information.

NARFE meets

The National Active and Retired Federal Employees will meet at 1 p.m. Nov. 20 in Room A of the Bob Ruud Community Center.

Officer elections will be held.

Teen Night

St. Martin's in the Desert Episcopal Church and Nye Communities Coalition will sponsor a Teen Night 6-9 p.m. Nov. 21 at Seemoore's Too!

Middle school through high school students are invited for an evening of free food, karaoke and games.

Call Julie Platson, 537-1115 or The NyE Communities Coalition office, 727-9970 for more information.

Revival at Best Western RV Park

There will be a "Revival of Power" presented by Valerie Sorensen at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 21 and 22 in the clubhouse of the Best Western RV Park.

Call 727-6582 for more information.

Laureate Omicron events

The Laureate Omicron chapter of Beta Sigma Phi will attend a tea Nov. 20 at the Furnace Creek Inn in Death Valley, Calif.

There will be a meeting Nov. 24 in the home of Pam Compton who will present the cultural program, "Recipe for Friendship."

Lynne Halbash will receive her Ritual of Jewels degree.

Call Betty, 751-9689, for more information.

Pahrump Gunfighters

The Pahrump Gunfighters will perform western skits and reenactments at 1 p.m. Nov. 30 at "Dusty Flats," next to the StageStop Lounge and Casino, 100 W. Stagecoach Road.

Admission is free but donations will be accepted.

Cameras are welcome.

Call 727-8638 for more information.

Model Train meeting

The Pahrump Valley Model Train Club will meet at 9 a.m. Nov. 22 at the United Methodist Church on Highway 372.

Train enthusiasts of all gauges are welcome.

After a short business meeting, there will be an auction of member's and guest's items.

Call Conrad Menconi, 751-2230, for more information.

Last flu clinic

Desert Valley Hospital will sponsor the last flu clinic 8-11 a.m. Nov. 19 in the lobby of the hospital, 360 S. Lola Lane.

The clinic is free for Medicare Part B recipients; however, you may not have participation in any Medicare Advantage programs such as Senior Dimensions, Secure Horizons Aetna, etc.

The cost is $20 to the public.

Call 751-7500 for more information.

Cops-N-Kids car seat safety

The Nye County Sheriff's Office will hold a free child seat safety inspection 4-8 p.m. Nov. 21 at Albertson's Shopping Center.

RPEN meets

The Pahrump chapter of Retired Public Employees of Nevada will meet at 3 p.m. Nov. 20 in the Pahrump Community Library.

Marty Bibb, the executive director, will speak on issues of concern to all retirees.

Call 751-4782 for more information.

Adults only movie

There will be a movie just for adults screened Nov. 22 at the Amargosa Valley Community Center. The movie is "Ironman" and the cost is $2 per person.

Hot dogs, popcorn, nachos, sodas, etc. will be available for purchase.

Call 775-372-5459 for more information.

Festival of Trees

The Nathan Adelson Hospice will hold the fourth annual Festival of Trees fundraiser Nov. 23 and Dec. 5 at the Pahrump Nugget.

The tree and wreath decorating party will take place Nov. 23 in the casino lounge.

The Festival of Trees Gala will be Dec. 5 and will feature a black-tie-optional live auction of the trees with profession auctioneer, Ski Censki.

A no-host cocktail bar will be available.

A silent auction and a raffle of three top-end prizes will conclude with a sit-down dinner including Pahrump Valley Winery wines, compliments of Bill and Gretchen Loken.

Entertainment will be provided by Open Road and Master of Ceremonies Dan Rodriguez.

Tickets are $100 per person.

For more information call Tonya Brum, 751-5601, 209-3896 or by e-mail at tbrum@nah.org.

'Saddle Bag Santa' trail rides

The Rising Star Equestrian Association will sponsor "Saddle Bag Santa" trail rides to raise funds for Toys for Tots.

The rides are scheduled for Nov. 29, Dec. 7 and Dec. 13.

The fee is $25 per rider and a barbecue is included.

Call Kathy Cheney, 751-6987 or Sharon Steiger, 253-0145 or visit the Web site www.rsea.info for more information.

All church hymn sing

Shepherd of the Valley Church will host a fifth Sunday Sing at 6 p.m. Nov. 30 in the Bob Ruud Community Center.

Refreshments will follow the sing. They will need cookies, brownies and other finger foods.

Thrivant will supply the drinks.

For more information call 751-1421.

Soroptimist awards

The Soroptimist International Pahrump Valley is looking for qualified candidates who meet the criteria to receive two awards.

For the Violet Richardson Award: Candidates must be girls between the ages of 14 and 17 and actively volunteering and giving back to the community.

The award is a monetary gift and a matching donation will go to her charitable organization of choice.

The Women's Opportunity Award: Candidate must be a woman who is the main financial provider for her family. She must be continuing her education through an undergraduate or vocational/trade school program and she must have a financial need.

Applications for both awards are available at American Family Insurance, 250 S. Highway 160, Suite B-8.

The deadline for applications is Dec. 1.

For more information, call Jennifer, 751-6646.