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.

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.

P.O.S.S. Schedule

The Pahrump Open Schooling Show date will be Oct. 25, 9 a.m.

Shows are held Saturdays at McCullough Arena.

Awards will go to first place, ribbons will go to 1st through 5th.

High point for the day will be awarded and youth high point at year-end. PAC and OCAP approved.

Call Alice Rossington, 751-0911 or e-mail ajgr@air-internet.com for more information.

Information seminar

The public is invited to attend an informational seminar on a nonprofit government load program allowing the purchase of a home with no money down and interest as low as 1 percent.

The seminar will be 10 a.m. Oct. 1 at the Bob Ruud Community Center.

To R.S.V.P. or for more information, call 751-8886.

Genealogical Society meets

The Pahrump Nevada Genealogical Society will meet at 7 p.m. Oct. 2 in the multi-purpose room of the LDS Church, corner of West Street and Wilson Road.

Social time begins at 6:30 p.m.

The guest speaker will be Sunny Vasquez of Desert Spirit Trading Post presenting a talk on Indian lore.

Guests are welcome.

For more information on the society or its activities and programs, call Edna Goodwin, 751-2175.

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.

Flu shot clinics

The Bureau of Community Health will hold walk-in flu shot clinics 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.

Bring Medicare or Medicaid cards and Senior Dimensions is accepted as well. The cost to all others is $20 cash or check.

Call 751-7070 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.

Patio sale

The Short Branch Saloon is having an ongoing patio sale to benefit For the Love of Kids and Bikes.

Proceeds will purchase shoes and socks to be donated to the Family Resource Center.

Call 775-372-1717 to get information about what is on display. The sale is "on until it's gone."

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.

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.

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 invited 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

SNAPS has kittens

SNAPS has kittens ready for adoption.

All have been spayed/neutered, have all their shots and have been screened for FLV.

Please call Denise at 751-8572 or 751-2088, 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.

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.

Free drug tests

Teen Care provides free drug tests for the children of concerned parents and guardians.

The test detects marijuana, cocaine, meth, opiates, amphetamines and more. All services are free and confidential. Teen Care provides Christian help for teens involved with drugs or alcohol.

Appointments are available Monday through Saturday. Call 727-9911 for more information.

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 24 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.

Freecycle to recycle

The Internet group, www.groups.yahoo.com/group/pahrumpfreecycle is part of a national organization of message boards where members offer those things that might be used by someone else rather than throw them away.

The group is locally owned and new members are always welcome.

For more information, call Veronica at 751-9324.

SNAPS

SNAPS needs donations of pet food for our Food Share Program.

Donations can be dropped off at D ... Is for Dogs pet grooming on Calvada Boulevard at the duck pond, or 4141 W. Charleston Park Ave.

Call 751-8513 for more information.

Men's golf club

The Pahrump Valley Men's Golf Club meets at 8 a.m. each Wednesday at Willow Creek Golf Course.

To join, just show up at the meeting.

Call 751-5735 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.

VA van

A van is available to veterans needing transportation to the Veterans Administration Clinic in Pahrump.

The van operates 8-1 p.m. Monday through Thursday. Call Bob, 751-6126 or Kyler, 727-9752 to be a volunteer driver or for information.

Casting call

The Methodologies Project needs volunteer actors for a new commercial illustrating the dangers of methamphetamine use. The shooting date will be in November.

Needed actors for the parts of:

Narrator; baby/toddler; extras (partying people); sad-eyed child (4-8 years old); parent of sad-eyed child; wild child (6-10 years old).

For more information call Francine Winters at WestCare Prevention Services, 537-6555.

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.

Friends of the Library meet

The Pahrump Friends of the Library will meet at 9:15 a.m. Oct. 4 in the conference room of the library.

The speaker will be Rob Mobley, a Nevada historian.

Everyone is invited.

Call Ed Underhill, 727-9823 for more information.