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.

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 is available.

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

Call Maria, 751-1118 for more information.

Giant rummage sale

Pahrump Valley United Methodist Church will hold their quarterly rummage sale 8-4 p.m. Nov. 7 and 8-1 p.m. Nov. 8 at the church, 1300 E. Highway 372.

There will be clothing, household items, appliances and much more.

Call 727-6767 for more information.

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.

AARP Driver Safety Program

The AARP is offering a two-day driver safety class 9-1 p.m. Nov. 5 and 6.

Auto insurance discounts may apply. Check with your agent.

Call Tom, 727-3858 for more information or to register.

Parental Connection Seminar

The Faith Fellowship Foursquare Church will host a parent/teen connection seminar directed to the parents of teenage and pre-teen youth. The seminar is meant to inform parents of the church youth and to impart biblical principles on raising young men and women of God.

The seminar will be 9-2 p.m. Nov. 8., at the church, 921 S. Highway 160, Suite 405.

Registration will begin at 8 a.m.

The guest lecturer will be Pastor Greg Niemeyer who has been a youth pastor for more than 35 years and whose heart has always been serving and educating teenagers.

Call 727-9183 for more information.

Utilities Inc. meeting

Utilities Inc. will hold an informational customer update meeting Nov. 12 in two sessions. The first session will be 10 a.m. - noon, and the second session will be 6-8 p.m. Both sessions will be held in the banquet room at Mountain Falls Grill Room.

The agenda items include the summary of construction projects for 2009, an explanation of changes to the line extensions process, new customer care and billing software and an open discussion.

Library calendar

Free computer instruction is available for beginning-level computer users on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Sign-up in person available at the library.

Classes are: "Basic Computer," "Beyond Basics," "Advanced Basics," and "Genealogy." Check at the library for dates and times.

Shakespeare Made Simple will be held 10 a.m.-noon the 3rd Saturday of each month.

Tuesdays 4-6 p.m., is Shakespeare Readers' Theatre. Both are free and open to all ages.

Singles Club business meeting

The Pahrump Singles Friendship Club will hold a business meeting and potluck at 5 p.m. Nov. 1 in the UNR Cooperative Extension building, corner of Dandelion Street and Calvada Boulevard.

For more information call Jim, 764-7501.

Mt. Charleston thank you

The Mt. Charleston Garden Club would like to thank the many people who helped with the desert garden clean-up last Saturday.

Thanks go out to John, Jeff, Jeanie, Frank H., Scott, Alice, Diane, Cindy, Mary, Kaitlyn, Rachel and to the lieutenant and firefighters from the Pahrump Fire Rescue Service who came to approve the pre-season burn.

Thanks for your generous help. We couldn't have done it without you.

4-H enrollment

October is open enrollment month for the UNC Cooperative Extension's Southern Nye County 4-H Club for youth ages 5-19 years old.

Clogging, square dancing, cheerleading, knitting, leather craft, cooking, small engines, rock and fossils, jewelry making, quilting, reptiles, livestock, dog agility, Global Positioning Systems, dairy goat, horse, Krazy Kritters, Junior Master Gardeners and much more are offered through 4-H.

Sign up today. Dues are $1 per year for most projects and clubs. Horse project clubs are $2 per year.

Contact the extension office at 1651 E. Calvada Blvd., or call Debby Woodland, 4-H coordinator at 727-5532 or e-mail woodlandd@unce.unr.edu.

Genealogical Society meets

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

The business meeting is scheduled to begin at 6:30 p.m. with social time to follow.

The program will be wedding reminiscense, wedding memorabilia (one member is bringing gowns from three generations) and wedding stories -- humorous and otherwise.

This is a member-sharing program. Guests are always welcome.

Call Edna Goodwin, 751-2175 for more information.

Holiday bazaar

St. Martin's in the Desert will host a holiday bazaar 9-4 p.m. Nov. 8 at the church, 631. W. Irene St.

There will be handcrafted gifts, a white elephant table, home-baked cakes, cookies, breads and more.

Call 537-1115 for more information.

Woodworker's Guild

The Pahrump Valley Woodworker's Guild is inviting anyone interested to their first meeting to be held at 7 p.m. Nov. 11.

The community service club will have emphasis on woodworking and provide a forum for all skill levels to discuss and share information about woodworking.

Call Jim Soltz, 537-2175 or e-mail pvwoodworkersguild@sbcglobal.net for more information.

Thanks from CMA Jamboree

The Nevada Country Music Association, Nye County Chapter would like to thank all the generous sponsors who donated prizes and services to the jamboree on Oct. 19.

Thanks go to Kimberly's, Sunflower Fashions, All the Time/Any Time Notary and Paralegal Service, Pahrump Valley Air Conditioning & Heating, L&S Fire Extinguisher Co., Front Sight Firearm Training, B's Embroidery, Short Branch Saloon, The Beatty Cowboys and Bud Curtis.

Thank you, to all the CMA members who attended and helped put on this very successful first annual jamboree.

Thank you, to the bands -- Desert Knights, Midnight Country, Dynamic Sound and Bad Dog Karaoke and to Mark Waite of the Pahrump Valley Times for the photos.

The grand prize of a $2,000 gift certificate from Front Sight was won by Gary Howland and the door prize of a guitar with one free lesson from local guitarist Greg Smith, was won by Kent Jasperson.

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 3rd Thursday of the month 6-7 p.m.

The MOC/MOCA Cooties meet on the 3rd Saturday at 11 a.m., followed by the VFW Ladies Auxiliary at 1 p.m.

Tuesday -- Nov. 4, DAV meeting/ Auxiliary;

Wednesday -- poker, noon;

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

Saturday -- darts;

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

Nov. 11 -- Eleventh Hour, 11th Day, Veterans Day Ceremony, 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.

Depression DVD seminar

There will be a "Peak Mental Performance and Depression Recovery" DVD seminar by Dr. Heil Nedley shown 6-8 p.m. on Wednesdays at the Adventist Building near the dairy, 477 Blagg Road.

Call Jerry Waggoner, 513-6202 for more information.

Elks garage sale

The Elks will hold a garage sale 8-4 p.m. Nov. 1 at the lodge on Basin Road.

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.

Garden Club meets

The Pahrump Valley Garden Club will meet 9:15-11 a.m. Nov. 8 in the meeting room of the Pahrump Community Library.

The speaker will be Leslie Doyle (the Tomato Lady).

Call 751-4785 for more information.

Family to Family Calendar

The schedule for Family to Family Connection for October.

Oct. 29 -- Nurturing parenting class, 1-3 p.m. (eight-week session)

Oct. 30 -- Halloween party, 1 p.m., (bring treats for everyone)

Oct. 31 -- Closed.

Nov. 3 -- Scrapbooking, 1-3 p.m.

Nov. 7 -- Family Vehicle Safety class 10 a.m. (Spanish, call to register).

Nov. 10 -- Family Vehicle Safety class 10 a.m. (Enmglish, call to register).

Nov. 14 -- Nevada Early Intervention Explore and Learn playgroup, 11 a.m.

Nov. 17 -- Scrapbooking, 1-3 p.m.

Nov. 18 -- Teen Parenting class in collaboration with WIC, 2 p.m.

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.

R.S.E.A. O-Mok-See

Rising Star Equestrian Association, a N.P.O., is offering another O-Mok-See at 9 a.m. Nov. 1 in the McCullough Arena.

The cost is $10 per entry for members and $15 for non-members.

Call Ladeana, 727-6383 or Susan, 751-5853 for more information.

Computer Users meet

The Pahrump Computer Users Group will meet at 1 p.m. Nov. 3, in the large meeting room of the Pahrump Community Library.

The program this month will include "How to Share Digital Pictures Online" by Don Norvell and Mike Erwin will discuss "Different Technologies of Internet Connection."

Please park in the rear of the library where there is ample room.

The meeting is free and open to the public and all are encouraged to attend.

To have questions addressed, e-mail them in advance to Don@Dnorvell.com or call, 727-1246.

Poverty Outreach committee meets

NyE Communities Coalition Poverty Outreach Committee will meet 11:30-1 p.m. Nov. 5 at Oasis Outreach, 1061 E. 2nd Street, across from the Moose Lodge.

Reservations are needed as lunch will be provided.

Call 727-9970 for more information and reservations.

Peggers meeting change

The Pahrump Peggers Cribbage Club have moved the meeting to noon on Thursdays at Wulfy's, 1101 S. Highway 160.

Call 209-4444 for 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.

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.

Eastern Star installation

The Stardust chapter No. 32 will hold an open installation of the 2008-09 officers at 2 p.m. Nov. 1 at the Masonic Lodge, 281 Gemini St.

Refreshments will follow.

Call 727-0249 for more information.

Friends of the Library

The Pahrump Friends of the Library will have their monthly meeting 9:15 a.m. Nov. 1 in the conference room at the library.

Following the meeting, Roxanne Blum will speak on economics, money and mortgages followed by Carlton McCaslin talking about the Shadow Mountain Players.

Call Ed Underhill, 727-9823 for more information.

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.

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

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