Scout uniforms and equipment

Pahrump has a number of boys ages 7-16 interested in scouting but need uniforms and gear. Donations of camping equipment and uniforms are appreciated.

Pick up is available or items may be dropped at Pahrump Party Supply.

Adult literacy

The Pahrump Community Library has a sufficient number of literacy tutors and is ready for students.

Adults interested in getting help with reading skills, call 727-5930, ext. 19.

The service is free.

Pet adoptions

The Nye County Animal Shelter will hold pet adoptions 10-2 p.m. every Saturday at Hollywood Video, 240 S. Highway 160.

Due to the increase in animals at the Nye County Animal Shelter and the expenses in caring for them, the fees will increase.

Beginning Nov. 1, the fees for adopting a dog will be $85 and the fees for adopting a cat or kitten will be $55.

Fees include spay/neuter, vaccination, rabies shot, a bag of food and one-year county license.

Call 751-7020 for more information.

Library fall reading program

Pahrump Community Library's fall reading program, "Dino Tails," began Oct. 15.

Classes are Tiny Dinos (ages 2-3), Wednesdays 9:15-9:45 a.m. (parent must accompany child); T-rex Tails (ages 4-5), Wednesdays 10-10:45 a.m.; Story Osaurus (ages 6-12), Wednesdays 3:30-4:30 p.m.; and Teens (fifth grade and up), Thursdays 3-4 p.m.

There is no fee to attend the program and no prior sign up necessary.

The program will run through Dec. 17 with no classes during the week of Thanksgiving.

Call 727-5930, ext. 21, 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, 6751-6646.

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.

Free dinner for seniors

Nevada Joe's will host a free dinner for seniors on the first Saturday of each month.

Nevada Joe's is located at the intersection of Highways 95 and 373 in Amargosa Valley.

Call 775-372-1500 for more information.

VFW in November

The VFW hosts a swap meet the 2nd and 4th Saturday of each month 7-3 p.m. on the VFW grounds. Reservations for a spot are $7 if you bring your own table and $10 if you rent one from the VFW.

There is free parking and the Snacks by Hilda will serve up the hotdogs and chips for $1.50.

The American Legion, Riders and Auxiliary meets on the third Thursday of the month 6-7 p.m.

The third Saturday at 11 a.m., VFW Ladies Auxiliary at 1 p.m.

Wednesday -- poker, noon;

Friday -- dinner, 5-7 p.m. Check the menu at 727-6072.

Saturday -- darts;

Sunday -- breakfast, 8-11 a.m.;

Nov. 21 -- American Legion free dinner for veterans, 5-7 p.m.;

Nov. 27 -- Thanksgiving dinner.

For memorial services, call Kenny at 727-6072 for more information.

Toastmasters meeting change

The Pahrump Toastmasters 1970 have changed their meeting to 7 p.m., the first and third Wednesday of the month, in Room 123 of Great Basin College, 551 E. Calvada Blvd.

Call 537-2125 for more information.

PVCAT mission statement

The PVCAT has revised its mission statement to read: "The Pahrump Valley Community Action Team ios organized to assist in planning, developing and implementing strategies that will promote Pahrump and give Pahrump a sense of community and community spirit."

The three subcommittees are Beautification Education and Public Relations.

Those interested in joining should contact Donna Lee Laduke, 800-327-5079 or Marian Maxfield, 727-3840.

Retired/senior program

The Nevada Rural Counties Retired and Senior Volunteers need help.

This program enables the elderly to stay in their homes by assisting with daily maintenance such as shopping, medical appointments, etc.

RSVP reimburses volunteers 30 cents per mile up to $20 per month and carries worker's compensation and excess auto liability on all volunteers.

Additionally, volunteers receive training, annual seminar education and appreciation award dinners.

To volunteer or get more information, call Jan Lindsay at 751-5282.

Alzheimer's support group

The Alzheimer's support group meets the second and fourth Wednesday of the month, UNR Cooperative Extension Office, 1651 E. Calvada Blvd.

Call 702-248-2770 for more information.

Fundraiser for the Duck Pond

NyE Communities Coalition Youth Organization is holding a fundraiser for the Calvada Duck Pond.

Adopt-a-Duck trading cards are available from youth group members at a minimum donation of $10 per card.

There are 10 different cards to collect.

Proceeds will be used for supplies and improvements for the duck pond.

Trading cards are available at the NyE Communities Coalition office, 2280 E. Calvada Blvd, Suite 103.

Call Joanna Darrow, 727-9970 for more information.

Life Line Screening

Residents living in and around Pahrump can be screened to reduce the risk of stroke. The complete screening package now includes heart rhythm screening to check for irregular heartbeat, a major risk factor for a stroke.

Life line Screening will provide screening services for appointments beginning at 9 a.m. Dec. 2 at the Elks Lodge No. 2796.

The cost of the screening package is $149. All five screenings take 60-90 minutes to complete.

Call 216-518-8456 for more information or to set an appointment.

Cinderella Girls food drive

The Cinderella Girls have partnered with Kelly Hawkins Physical Therapy to collect food for No to Abuse in helping with the organization's service to needy families of the community for Thanksgiving.

Donations may be dropped at Kelly Hawkins Physical Therapy, 921 S. Highway 160, Suite 409. The deadline is Nov. 26.

Call 727-3838 for more information.

Red Hat Christmas party

The Red Hatters will hold the Christmas party at 11 a.m. Dec. 13 in the Pahrump Nugget.

The cost is $23 per person and the deadline for reservations is Dec. 1.

For tickets, call your Queen or Dianne at 537-0114.

Jobs for 55 and older

The AARP Foundation/SCSEP has part-time, temporary positions for persons 55 and older who are getting back into the job market.

Registration is at JobConnect, 2101 Calvada Blvd. Ask for the AARP Foundation enrollment coordinator or call 537-2323.

NDOT sign support

The Nevada Department of Transportation will be installing sign supports for the service clubs and churches of Pahrump.

All of those organizations interested in the programs should contact the Pahrump Valley Chamber of Commerce to complete an application.

The chamber will determine which organizations meet the criteria.

Qualified groups will receive two sign blanks to be printed/completed at their expense.

Call 727-5800 or contact Kent Sears, NDOT Traffic Office in Las Vegas, 702-385-6500.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Power wheelchairs

The Senior Wheels USA program makes power wheelchairs available to senior citizens and the permanently disabled at no cost to recipients if they qualify.

Power wheelchairs are provided to those who can no longer walk or self-propel a manual wheelchair and who meet the additional guidelines of the program. No deposit is required.

If the patient's need is for use in the home, call 1-800-246-6010.

Community choir meeting

The Pahrump Community Choir meets from 7-9 p.m. each Wednesday at the Rosemary Clarke Middle School music room.

Anyone who likes to sing is welcome.

Call 751-6957 for more information.

Wal-Mart Wall of Heros

If you have a picture of someone who has served or is serving in the military, and would like a picture displayed on the south wall, bring an 8x10 photo with the first and last name, branch of service, dates of service, and phone number. Add $2 for the frame and drop all the information at the customer service desk.

This is a stand alone project not affiliated with any other project or organization. All photos taken to Wal-Mart will stay at Wal-Mart.

If you have any questions, call Denise Choyce at 727-1939.

Evening church service

The Church of the Redeemed Interdenominational Church welcomes everyone who cannot attend Sunday morning church services to attend the evening service, 6 p.m. every first Sunday, 4300 E. Navajo Blvd.

Call 537-0707for more information.

Notice to veterans

Those serving in the military from April 6, 1917 to the present have an office in Pahrump and Tonopah to take advantage of earned military benefits including: compensation, pension, education and death and burial benefits.

The Pahrump office is located in JobConnect in the Calvada Eye, Building A.

The Tonopah office is located in the Nye Regional Medical Center on Main Street.

Ken Shockley and his staff work full time to assist in doing all they can to help veterans take advantage of their earned benefits.

The hours are 8-05 p.m. at the office locations or call 537-2323.

Those unable to come to the office may get a home visit to get the ball rolling.

CPR and first aid classes

The Pahrump Valley Fire Rescue Services will hold CPR and first aid classes 6-9 p.m. on the first and third Tuesday and Wednesday of each month.

The cost is $20 each class and class size is limited.

Call 727-5658, ext. 224 to register.

Military soldiers and families

"The Ladies Network: Making a Difference," would like to meet U.S. military active soldiers and their families, to find out more about supporting the troops.

The meeting starts with refreshments at 4 p.m. every second and fourth Thursday of each month at the Pahrump Community Library, 701 East St.

For reservations call 775-727-4682 or 537-2068. Leave a message.

SCORE

SCORE, counselors to America's small businesses, is ready to help start individual businesses and help businesses with problems.

Call SCORE, 727-9471 or Sally, 727-5800 for an appointment. The service is free.

Legal services

The Family Resource Center has partnered with Nevada Legal Services to provide low income residents with a virtual attorney service.

At the Family Resource Center office, personal meetings to speak to an attorney regarding civil issues are available.

All necessary forms and assistance in completing them is provided by Nevada Legal Services attorneys.

Call Maria, 751-1118 for more information.

Free DVD

Faith Fellowship is offering a free copy of the DVD, "The Greatest Gamble" with Kirk Cameron and Ray Comfort to anyone who is interested.

Send requests to: Free DVD, P.O. Box 4716, Pahrump, NV 89041.

Limit of one DVD per household. Allow seven to 10 days for delivery.