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.

Singles meet

The Pahrump Singles Friendship Club will meet for dinner at 5 p.m. Sept. 25 at the new El Jefe on Highway 372.

Call Marsha for reservations, 751-9462.

TOPS annual garage sale

Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS) will hold the annual garage sale 8-4 p.m. Oct. 3 and 4, 2640 N. Trudy St.

Call 751-1980 for more information.

Democratic Central Committee

The Democratic Central Committee will have a meeting at 7 p.m. Sept. 29 in Room B of the Bob Ruud Community Center.

For more information call 751-9966, 9-3 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Bones & Brew Cook-off

The Pahrump Elks will host the Bones & Brew Cook-off Oct. 25 at the lodge, 2220 Basin Road, one mile east of Highway 160.

There will be food, a no-host bar, games, entertainment, door prizes and an awards presentation.

The event is open to the public.

Contest rules and applications are available at the lodge or by calling Ed, 727-9823.

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.

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.

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.

Coat donations

Kaye's Allstate Insurance located in the Albertson's Shopping Center is accepting slightly used and new coats for the Pahrump Kiwanis Club to provide for our community needs.

Coats may be dropped at the office from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday from Sept. 15 through Nov. 15.

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.

Adult spelling bee

The Truth Youth Group from The Way Baptist Fellowship will hold a first-time adult spelling bee at 3 p.m. Oct. 5 in the Bob Ruud Community Center.

Tickets are on sale now for $3 each or two for $5.

Call 727-5242 for information and to purchase tickets.

Teen night

The NyE Communities Coalition and St. Martin's in the Desert Episcopal Church will host a teen night 6-9 p.m. Sept. 26 at Seemoore's Too!

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

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

Family to Family Calendar

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

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.

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.

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 1-7 p.m. Sept. 24; 9-4 p.m. Sept. 29; 8:30-4 p.m. Oct. 2; 8:30-12:30 p.m. Oct. 3; 8:30-4 p.m. Oct. 6; 8:30-4 p.m. Oct. 13; and 8:30-11:30 a.m. and 1:30-4 p.m. Oct. 22 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 cash or check.

Call 751-7070 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.

PAVED meeting

PAVED will hold the next general meeting at 5 p.m. Oct. 21 in the Bob Ruud Community Center.

The guest speaker will be Home Depot -- A Journey to Pahrump.

Call Mary, 537-2323, for more information.

Model Train Club

The Pahrump Model Train Club will meet at 9 a.m. Sept. 27 in the Pahrump Valley United Methodist Church, 1300 Highway 372.

There will be an update on HO modulars.

All those in 027 or 0 gauge are invite to join.

The discussion will be modular set up for three-rail interests.

All model train enthusiasts are invited to attend.

Call 751-2230 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.

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.

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.

Bridge lessons and play

Learn to play good bridge or pick it up again.

Free lessons will be offered followed by free play.

Call 513-4440 and leave daytime and evening phone numbers for a return call.

Scrabble players

New resident seeks scrabble players for afternoon or evening games.

Call 727-4911 for more information.

VFW in October

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 Marine Corps League are serving 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 -- 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.

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

Prayer walk

There will be a Tent Revival prayer walk at 7 p.m. every Thursday through Oct. 9 at Petrack Park.

Bring a flashlight or battery operated candle.

Call 513-2258 or 910-9995 for more information.

New animal shelter hours

The Nye County Animal Shelter will be open 10-4 p.m., Monday through Saturday, and closed for lunch from noon to 1 p.m.

It will be closed on Sunday.

Donate Halloween costumes

The Pahrump Community Library is asking for donations of clean, gently-used Halloween costumes for the "Can-for-a-Costume Program" in October.

Call 727-5930 for more information.