VFW in September

The VFW hosts a swap meet the 2nd Sunday 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 Marine Corps League are serving up the hamburgers and hotdogs for a nominal fee.

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.

Wednesday -- poker, noon;

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

Saturday -- darts;

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

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

PVRR Gymkhana schedule

Pahrump Valley Rough Riders next show is Saturday Sept. 20 at 6 p.m. Sign-ups will begin at 4:30 and close at 5:30. No late sign-ups will be accepted.

For more information contact Kristal Romans 537-0432 or Amber McMahon 537-1380.

AGLOW meets

AGLOW, the interdenominational international Christian Women's Organization will meet at 9:30 a.m. Sept. 20 at The Rock Vineyard Church beside Smith's Food and Drug.

Cindy Etie from Las Vegas will be the guest speaker.

Refreshments will be served starting at 9 a.m.

Child care will be provided.

Call 727-5181 for more information.

Saved by Grace rally

Saved by Grace Lutheran Church will hold a rally day to sign up for Christian education at 10 a.m. Sept. 21 in the Mt. Charleston Elementary multi-purpose room, 1521 E. Idaho St.

There will be root beer floats and sundaes along with sign up for Sunday school and Christian book studies.

Call 751-2835 for more information.

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.

Nye Gold Seekers meeting

The Nye Gold Seekers will meet at 1 p.m., Sept. 21 in Phil Shallenberger's hangar, 1061 E. Jet Place in the Calvada Aeropark, corner of Helicopter Avenue and Jet Place.

The speakers will be Cassandra Radwich with instructions on how to read a map and Mike Norton will give information on how to file a mining claim.

Call 727-8771 for more information.

DAV Mobile Service Office

There will be help for veterans who feel confused about the benefits and services they have earned.

There is much to know and changes from one year to the next.

The Disabled American Veterans Mobile Service Office will be at the following location to help veterans with counseling and claim filing assistance.

Oct. 2 -- 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., VFW Post 10054, Disabled American Veterans, Pahrump chapter No. 15, 4651 S. Homestead Road.

The service is free to all veterans and members of their families.

Gold Seekers outing

The Nye Gold Seekers will go on an outing to Johnnie Sept. 20. The group leaves from Burger King at 7:30 a.m.

Call 727-8771 for more information.

Revival

Evangelist and pastor, Valerie Sorenson will present a revival service at 7 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 1 and Thursday, Oct. 2 at the Best Western Hotel and RV Park, 1101 S. Highway 160.

Call 727-6582 for more information.

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.

Sept. 20 -- Pahrump Anime, movies are; Gunparade March No. 7-8, 12-noon; Inuyasha No. 8-10 (English), 1 p.m.; Ragnarok No. 3 (English), 2 p.m.; Devil May Cry No. 6 (sub-titled), 2:30 p.m.; TBA (English), 3 p.m.

There will be a collage contest with prizes. No unaccompanied children under 10.

There will be no movie day in September due to the Fall Festival. Movies will resume in October.

Flu shot clinics

The Bureau of Community Health will hold walk-in flu shot clinics 8-3 p.m. Sept. 19; 1-7 p.m. Sept. 24 and 9-4 p.m. Sept. 29 at the clinic, 250 N. Highway 160, Suite 6.

The flu shot is offered to adults only.

Medicare or Medicaid cards are accepted, Senior Dimensions is accepted as well. The cost to all others is $20.

Call 751-7070 for more information.

Pahrump Community Church

The Pahrump Community Church will be celebrating its 40th anniversary at 6 p.m. Sept. 20 and 10 a.m. Sept. 21 at the church, 1061 E. Wilson Road.

Call 727-5384 for more information.

Laureate Omicron

The Laureate Omicron chapter of Beta Sigma Phi will meet at 11:30 a.m. Sept. 22 in the home of Betty West.

Betty will present the cultural program "Food Charades" and members will celebrate the chapter's birthday with refreshments and birthday cards for secret sisters.

Call 751-9689 for more information.

AARP Driver Safety Program

The AARP two-day driver safety classes will be held 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Sept. 24 and 25.

Call 727-3858 for more information and registration.

Quarterly Energy Seminar

Valley Electric Association will present the Quarterly Energy Seminar at 6 p.m. Sept. 24 in the library.

Learn about conservation and energy-saving tips.

Call 775-727-5312 for ore information.

Republican fundraiser

The Nye County Republican Central Committee will hold a fundraising "meet and greet" for U.S. Rep. Dean Heller, R-Nev. 4-6 p.m. Sept. 27, at the home of George Brezendine, 1550 S. Red Rock Dr.

Anyone who wants more information may call the NCRCC office at 727-2500 or Fely Quitevis at 775-513-8447.

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.

VFW Oktoberfest

The VFW will have an authentic German-cooked dinner 5-7 p.m. Oct. 3 at the post, 4651 S. Homestead Road.

The menu will include rouladen, red cabbage and spaetzle for $7, eat in or take out.

Homeschool bowling

The Pahrump Homeschool Bowling League begins the fall season at 9 a.m. Sept. 19.

The season will be 10 consecutive games/weeks at the same time.

The league is open to home schooled children ages 3-17 with parental permission.

The cost is $65 per bowler.

Each child will bowl two games each week, shoe rental is included and the last day will be a pizza party and awards ceremony.

Call Veronica, 751-9324 to sign up or get more information.

Family to Family Calendar

The schedule for Family to Family Connection for August is as follows:

Sept. 19 -- Family Vehicle Safety class, 10 a.m., Spanish, call to register.

Sept. 22 -- Car seat safety checks, call for appointment

Sept. 26 -- Nevada Early Intervention Explore and Learn playgroup, 11 a.m.

Sept. 29 -- Family vehicle safety class, 10 a.m., English, call for appointment

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.

Foster/Adopt training

The Division of Child and Family Services is offering training for foster or adoptive parents of children in need of a family.

The pre-service training classes will be noon-9 p.m. Sept. 19 and 8-6 p.m. Sept. 20 and 21 in the DCFS conference room, 2280 E. Calvada Blvd.

For more information, call 775-687-4943, ext. 262 or 888-423-2659 to R.S.V.P.

Beta Xi chapter social

The Beta Xi chapter of Beta Sigma Phi will hold a "souper" social at 6::30 p.m. Sept. 19 at the home of Marian Farson. New members are welcome.

Call 209-5048 for more information.

Job Fair postponed

Due to the current slow economy and decreased consumer spending, many employers are not hiring new employees. Therefore, the Pahrump Welfare Office has postponed the annual job fair scheduled for Sept. 25 at the Pahrump Nugget.

The event will be rescheduled at a later date when timing will benefit both employers and those seeking employment.

Pet adoption

The Nye County Animal Shelter will hold a pet adoption 10-2 p.m. Sept. 20 at Hollywood Video, 240 S. Highway 160.

Fees for dogs and puppies are $64 and fees for cats and kittens are $36.

Call 751-7020 for more information.

Holiday sale

The Pahrump Valley United Methodist Church will hold a special holiday sale 8-2 p.m. Oct. 4 in the RC building at the church, 1300 E. Highway 372.

The sale includes items for Thanksgiving, Christmas, Valentine's Day and Easter.

Call 727-6767 for more information.

Meet and greet for Jill Derby

Jill Derby, Democratic candidate for Congress will hold a meet and greet 4-7 p.m. Sept. 26 at K-7 Pizza, 6050 Thousandaire Blvd.

Admission is free. There will be a happy hour, appetizers and a no-host bar.

Call 751-9966 for more information.

Special Olympics coaches/athletes

Special Olympics offers bowling, bocco ball, basketball and track and field.

Anyone interested in being a coach or an athlete is welcome to apply.

A background check is done on all applicants.

Call Kay, 751-4942 for more information.

Angels Have Wheels

All Medicare recipients should now be aware that if they suffer from conditions such as arthritis, cardiovascular disease and respiratory disorders and have difficulty walking or propelling a standard wheelchair, they may be eligible to receive an electric wheelchair paid for by Medicare.

For information on Medicare eligibility contact Gregory at 1-800-810-2877.