New veteran's hospital video

There will be a video presentation concerning the new veteran's hospital under construction in Las Vegas at 11 a.m. Oct. 29 at the VFW, 4651 Homestead Road.

All veterans and their spouses are invited.

Missoula Children's Theatre

The Missoula Children's Theatre production of "Rumplestilskin" will be 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. Oct. 11 in the cafetorium at Rosemary Clarke. Tickets are $3 for students and $5 for adults.

Call 751-6776 for more information.

Weight loss seminar

There will be three speakers presenting "Finding the Pieces to Facilitate Successful Weight Loss," unique and effective approaches to weight loss 6-8 p.m. Oct. 26 in the clubhouse of the Pahrump RV Park behind the Best Western.

The event is free and open to the public. Call Patty Raches, 751-9788 for more information.

Senior trip to Laughlin

The Pahrump Senior Center will host a bus trip to Laughlin Oct. 15. The bus will leave the VFW on Homestead Road at 8 a.m. and arrive at Edgewater Casino at 11 a.m.

Participants will receive a voucher for a free lunch buffet. There is a shopping outlet and a movie theater across the street.

The return trip will leave the casino at 5 p.m. and arrive at the VFW at 8 p.m.

Reservations must be made and paid by Oct. 13. The cost is $20.

Call 727-5008 for more information.

Library fall reading program

Pahrump Community Library's fall reading program, "Dino Tails," will begin 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.

Revival at Petrack Park

There will be a Pahrump Tent Revival Oct. 11-19 in Petrack Park.

Check the Web site, www.pahrumptentrevival.com for a schedule of inspirational messages.

Garden clean-up day at elementary

The "Desert Garden Clean-up Day" for the garden area adjacent to the soccer field at Mt. Charleston Elementary School will be 8 a.m. - noon, Oct. 11, 1521 E. Idaho St.

Volunteers may sign up in the office or e-mail hfreeman@nye.k12.nv.us.

Wear weed-proof clothing and bring gloves, a rake or a weeding hoe.

If someone has a bobcat front-end loader to smooth out the area, contact 727-7892 and let the school know.

The fire department will be on hand for an approved and supervised burn.

Halloween Houses

The Pahrump Valley Times will list "Halloween Houses" and events and safe houses open to the public for the holiday.

Send your information: time, date, location, contact phone number, (and other information, such as featured scary stuff, games or refreshments), to the Pahrump Valley Times.

Fax information only to 727-5309. Photos are welcome and should be at least 300 dpi and sent to cdean@pvtimes.com or brought to the office, 2160 E. Calvada Blvd., across from the Duck Pond.

Decorate early, deadline for submissions will be Oct. 27.

Call 727-5102 for more information.

Girl Scouts Halloween party

Pahrump Girl Scout Troop No. 315 will host a Halloween party 2-4 p.m. Oct. 19 at the Bob Ruud Community Center.

The cost is $8 for registered Girl Scouts and includes a patch.

Girls must dress in Halloween costumes or Girl Scout uniforms.

There will be snacks, drinks and candy.

To register call Charissa Horton, 751-4465 or e-mail charissahorton@yahoo.com

Deadline for registration is Oct. 16.

To join the Girl Scouts call Shannon Moore, 910-1552 or e-mail shannonmoore2811@yahoo.com or contact the Girl Scouts of Frontier Council, 800-762-6032.

Donation location list for Dockter family

Community outpouring of help for Katie Dockter and Preston Dockter's unborn son, Zach, is greatly appreciated.

This is a list locating places where the public may make cash donations:

Rosemary Clarke Middle School -- front office;

Pahrump Valley High School -- Athletic Department;

Ace Hardware -- all registers;

Horizon Markets -- locations on North Blagg Road, Bell Vista Avenue at Leslie Street, Linda Avenue at Highway 372, Highway 372 at Bolling Road and Pahrump Valley Boulevard at Manse Road;

PVHS Booster Club tailgate party -- parking lot near the concession stand.

Donations will help the family of Preston Dockter with immediate expenses.

For more information, call Cindy Collucci, 727-3010.

Thank you

The Pahrump Community Library wishes to thank Subway for their sponsorship of the Winter Reading Program.

Children will receive free Subway meal coupons as rewards for reading books.

The "Dino Tales" reading program begins Oct. 15 and no sign up is necessary.

Those interested in sponsoring a library program should call 727-5930, ext. 21 for more information.

Reid visits

U.S. Sen. Harry Reid, D-Nev., will be in Pahrump at 10 a.m. Wednesday for an energy town hall meeting at the Bob Ruud Community Center.

Senator Reid will discuss Nevada's leading role in renewable energy, including Nye County. He will talk about the investment tax credits just approved for renewable energy, as part of the bailout bill signed into law by President Bush last Friday, Oct. 3.

Free book

Faith Fellowship Foursquare Church is offering a free book, "One Minute After You Die."

Send requests to "Free Book," P.O. Box 4716, Pahrump, NV 89041.

There is a limit of one book per household/address. Allow seven to 10 days for delivery.

Candidates night

There will be a candidates "Meet and Greet" at 7 p.m. Oct. 16 at the Artesia Community Center, 6601 S. Fox Blvd., corner of Kellogg Road and Fox Boulevard.

Twenty-five candidates from all levels who made it through the primary elections have been invited. They will be fielding questions from the audience.

Call 537-1900 for more information.

Cinderella Girls

The Cinderella Girls will hold free modeling workshops 4-8 p.m. Oct. 9 and Oct. 13 at the Bob Ruud Community Center.

The pageant is Oct. 25.

For more information call Ashley, 751-2932 or e-mail partygalash@yahoo.com.

Meet and greet Marla Zlotek

There will be two "Meet and Greet" forums held for Marla Zloteck, candidate for 5th Judicial District Court, Dept. I.

The first will be 1-4 p.m. Oct. 12 at K-9 Kastle Bed and Bone, 6091 Gills Way.

Free ice cream sundaes will be served.

The second will be 1-4 p.m. Oct. 26 at Gamebird Plaza, corner of Gamebird Road and Pahrump Valley Boulevard. Free hot dogs and hamburgers will be available.

PTSA program on drug abuse

There will be a presentation on drug abuse prevention by the Pahrump Valley High School PTSA in honor of "Red Ribbon Week" at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 20 in the freshman building at the high school.

Parents, students and teachers will have the opportunity to see youth-performed education in an engaging format.

Parent Teacher Student Association meetings are open to all parents and guardians of high school students.

Regular meetings are the third Monday of every month during the school year.

Call Reva Braun, 727-0911 for more information.

Gymkhana horse show

The Pahrump Valley Rough Riders Gymkhana horse show will be Oct. 18.

Sign up will be 7:30 - 8:30 a.m. only.

Those interested in signing up prior to the show should call Kristal Roman, 537-0432 or go to the Web site, pvrrnv.blogspot.com.

PVHS Tailgate Party

The Pahrump Valley High School Booster Club will sponsor a tailgate party for the Homecoming Game on Friday night.

The party will begin at 6 p.m. in the parking lot near the concession stand.

Parking is free.

Bring food or purchase concessions from the Booster Club.

There will be a rock-climbing wall, face painting and the marching band will perform.

Show Trojan spirit by wearing maroon and gold. T-shirts, sweatshirts and blankets will be available for purchase.

Call 727-3010 for more information.

Church fall festival

The First Southern Baptist Church will hold their annual Fall Festival for boys and girls ages 2 to fifth grade, 6-9 p.m. Oct. 31 at the church, 741 E. Fehrs Way, corner of Highway 160 and Fehrs Way.

It will be a safe evening of fun and games and opportunities to "win" candy.

Call 727-6038 for more information.

Beta Xi garage sale

The Beta Xi chapter of Beta Sigma Phi will hold their annual garage sale 8-4 p.m. Oct. 10 and 11, 1871 S. Burgundy Drive in the winery area.

Call 209-5048 or 727-9406 for more information.

Soroptimists $1,000 raffle

Soroptimists in Pahrump in conjunction with Smith's Food and Drug are selling raffle tickets for $1,000 in gas or groceries.

Tickets are $20 each and only 200 tickets are available.

The drawing will be Oct. 11 and participants need not be present to win.

For tickets, call Jennifer, 751-6646.