Fundraiser rescheduled

The Patio Cafe has moved the fundraiser and craft fair to 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Feb. 14, at 670 W. Basin Ave., to benefit West Star Ranch Big Dog Star animal rescue., 780 W. Manse Road.

There will be receptacles for the donations of dry and canned dog food, bedding and cash. There will be local crafters and a chicken barbecue with all the fixin's will start at 11 a.m. The cost of the barbecue is $12.95 with a portion of the proceeds going to the dog rescue.

Call 910-9649 or 537-0222 for more information.

EAA meets

The Experimental Aircraft Association chapter 1160, will hold a meeting at 10 a.m. Feb. 7, in Phil Shallenberger's hangar, corner of Helicopter Road and Jet Place, at the Calvada Aeropark.

The program is a talk on major repairs to the Bonanza airplane by Shallenberger.

Interested parties are invited to attend. Call 537-1097 for more information.

NRA Youth Education Summit

The National Rifle Association is accepting applications for outstanding high school sophomores and juniors to participate in the 12th annual Youth Education Summit to be held in Washington, D.C., July 7-13.

The deadline for applications is March 2.

Approximately 40 students will take part in the expense-paid, seven-day event.

YES participants will compete for a total of $30,000 in college scholarships, $10,000 will be given at the conclusion of the event based on the initial application, on-site debates and speeches, and participation during the week's activities.

The remaining $20,000 involves a second application available to the participants after they go through YES.

For more information call 800-672-3888, ext. 1342 of visit www.nrafoundation.org/yes.

Laureate Omicron

The Laureate Omicron chapter of Beta Sigma Phi will meet at 1:30 p.m. Feb. 9, in the home of Rose Warrick, who will present the cultural program theme, "Recipes for Friendship."

Members and guests will celebrate Valentine's Day Feb. 12 with dinner at a local restaurant.

A recent drive for clothing and household items enabled the chapter to donate to No to Abuse.

Call 751-9689 for more information.

Libertarians organizing

The Libertarian Party will hold an organization convention 9 a.m.-noon, Feb. 21, at Wulfy's. The meeting is free and open to the public.

Call 702-967-0763 for more information or e-mail rayduensing@lpnevada.org.

Toastmasters meet

The Pahrump Toastmasters 1970 will meet 6:30-8 p.m., the first and third Wednesday of the month, at Saitta-Trudeau, 1541 W. Wahkiakum Ave.

Call 727-5858 for more information.

Genealogical Society

The Pahrump Genealogical Society will meet at 6:30 p.m. Feb. 5 at the LDS Church, corner of West Street and Wilson Road.

Bob Alvis will speak. His topic will be "The Hanseatic League."

Visitors are welcome. Social time begins at 6:30 p.m. with the meeting to follow at 7.

Call 751-2175 for more information.

Free tax return service

Pahrump tax aides are IRS trained counselors offering free tax return services beginning 9-3:30 p.m., every Wednesday and Saturday, Feb. 4 until April 22, at the Bob Ruud Community Center, Room B.

The service is open to young, low income taxpayers and seniors who may qualify for Earned Income Credit and are not receiving it.

A handicap or the working-hour challenged may make other arrangements by appointment only. Appointments may be made by calling 727-4258 and leaving a name and phone number twice, or via e-mail at fordpayne@juno.com.

Fish fry is back

Our Lady of the Valley Catholic Church will have a fish fry 4-7 p.m., Feb. 6 in the parish hall, 791 E. Gamebird Road.

Enjoy beverages and dessert with dinner. Bring a friend.

Friends of the Library meet

The Pahrump Friends of the Library will meet at 9:15 Feb. 7 in the library conference room.

Representatives of Wells Fargo Bank will speak afterwards. Deborah Jones will discuss the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation. Scott Sathrum will discuss potential investment opportunities and Sandy Rhody will discuss and define reverse mortgages.

All are welcome. For more information call Edward Underhill at 727-9823.

DAR meets

The Pahrump Springs chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution will meet at 10 a.m. Feb. 11, at the Pahrump Valley Museum, 401 E. Basin Ave.

They will celebrate the 200th birthday of Abraham Lincoln and Rob Mobley will present a program on what is new at the museum.

Call 727-9297 for more information.

Family to Family Calendar

The schedule for Family to Family Connection for February.

Feb. 5 -- Ages to Stages, call for appointment.

Feb. 6 -- National Children's Dental Health Month, 1 p.m.

Feb. 9 -- Family Vehicle Safety class, 10 a.m., registration and fee required.

Feb. 13 -- Nevada Early Intervention Explore and Learn playgroup, 11 a.m.

Feb. 16 -- Closed

Feb. 17 -- Teen Parenting class, 2-4 p.m.

Feb. 19 -- Infant Massage, 10 a.m.

Feb. 20 -- Car Seat Safety, 10 a.m., Amargosa Apostolic Church.

Feb. 20 -- Food pantry, Amargosa Senior Center, 1 p.m.

Feb. 23 -- Car seat check, call for an appointment.

Feb. 27 -- Nevada Early Intervention Explore and Learn playgroup, 11 a.m.

Tuesdays -- Nurturing Parent class, 1-3 p.m., Spanish.

Wednesdays -- Nurturing Parent class, 1-3 p.m., English.

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.

Grant-writing workshop

USDA Rural Development will hold a workshop to assist people interested in applying for rural business enterprise grants. The grants are available to eligible public bodies, private nonprofit corporations and federally recognized Indian tribal groups to finance and facilitate development of small and emerging private business enterprises.

The workshop will be held 9:30 a.m. to noon, Feb. 4 at the Las Vegas Library, 833 Las Vegas Blvd. North in Las Vegas.

For more information about the workshop or to RSVP, contact Laura Melara at 775-887-1222, x24 or e-mail laura.melara@nv.usda.gov.

Valentine's silent auction

New Hope Christian Academy will host a fundraiser from Feb. 6 through Feb. 13.

There will be a silent auction and a raffle for dinner at the Pahrump Valley Winery's Symphony's Restaurant.

Auction booklets will be available Friday, Feb. 6 and bids will end Thursday, Feb. 13.

Raffle tickets for dinner at the Winery are $5.

Go to www.nhfministries.org, click on NHCA/parent memos, or call 751-1867 for more information.