United Way accreditation

United Way will be accepting applications from not-for-profit agencies (501(c)3) in Nye County through March 9.

Applications will be mailed this week to the agencies on the local United Way of Nye County's mailing list.

United Way accreditation is required in order for 501(c)3 agencies to apply for the allocation of United Way funds.

Completed applications may be mailed to United Way of Nye County, P.O. Box 5019, Pahrump, NV 89041 and must be received in the office, not just postmarked, no later than 5 p.m. March 9.

Call Cathy Cressler, 775-727-0254, or Bob Baker, 775-751-3734, to request an application packet or to get more information.

Singles Friendship Club meets

The Pahrump Singles Friendship Club will meet for dinner at 5 p.m. Feb. 12, at Galiano's American Grill on Postal Road.

Call Marion, 727-0253, for more information.

Seniors on the go

The Pahrump Senior Center will host a "Senior's Stimulus Package," with a bus trip to Primm.

The bus, equipped with restroom, DVD and reclining seats, will leave the VFW on Homestead Road at 8 a.m. Feb. 26. Upon arrival at Buffalo Bill's in Primm, participants will receive a voucher for a free lunch buffet. The bus, provided by Tripple "J" Tours, will arrive back at the VFW at 6 p.m.

Reservations must be made and paid by Feb. 24.

Call Don, 751-6860, for more information.

Pahrump home-schoolers

There is a new Web site for Pahrump home-schoolers who: do not wish to be a part of a home-schooling group, are new to the area, wish to connect with another family on their own or just want to know there are more home-schoolers out here.

The Web address is groups.yahoo.com/Pahrumphomeschoolconnection. E-mail Melissa at Pahrumphomeschoolconnection-owner@yahoogroups.com for more information.

Relay For Life kickoff

The Relay For Life kickoff celebration will be 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Feb. 28 at the Pahrump Nugget.

There will be entertainment, chance drawings, prizes and more.

For more information call 764-0006.

Food drive

Nye County Emergency Services will host another food drive 10-2 p.m. Feb. 28 in the parking lot of Albertson's, 200 S. Highway 160.

Items needed include peanut butter, jellies, beans, noodles, rice and canned products such as meats, fruits, soups and vegetables.

The food drive will help to keep the food banks full.

NCES will also be handing out disaster preparedness information.

Call 751-4279 for more information.

Teen night

St. Martin's in the Desert Episcopal Church and NyE Communities Coalition and the Boys and Girls Club will host a teen night at the Boys and Girls Club 6-9 p.m. Feb. 20 at the Boys and Girls Club.

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

Call 537-1115 or 727-9970 for more information.

Garden Club meets

The Pahrump Valley Garden Club will meet 9:15-11 a.m. Feb. 14, in the Artesia clubhouse, 6601 S. Fox Ave., (turn north from Kellogg).

Wilhelmina Moses will present the program on pressing and preserving flowers for use in projects and select pieces of her art will be for sale.

There will also be a cactus sale from Dr. Hensler's collection.

Call 751-4785 for more information.

VEA Scholarship Program

Valley Electric will award six educational scholarships to assist qualified individuals in furthering their education.

Awarded will be two full- time vocational/technical scholarships and two continuing education scholarships.

Applications are available on VEA's Web site, www.vea.coop or call 727-5312 for more information. The deadline is March 13.

League of Women Voters

The League of Women Voters will meet at 5:30 p.m. Feb. 18, in the JobConnect training room on Calvada Boulevard.

The guest speaker will be Oscar Reconco form the 2010 Census who will talk about the why, what and how of the Census and how to make it successful. The Census data will be used to distribute congressional seats and make allocations for the $300 billion in federal funds to local, state and tribal governments.

Call 513-0709 or 537-1017 for more information.

Marine Corps League meets

Pahrump Detachment 1199 will meet at 10 a.m. Feb. 14, in the clubhouse of Wulfy's RV park.

All former Marines, FMF Corpsmen and patriotic Americans are invited to attend.

Call 751-2700 or 751-6407 for more information.

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. 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.

Valentine's silent auction

New Hope Christian Academy will host a fundraiser 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.

Animal Advisory Committee meets

The Animal Advisory Committee will meet at 6 p.m. Feb. 12 at the Nye County Emergency Services building, 1510 E. Siri Lane.

The meeting is open to the public. Call 751-4279 for more information.

Seminar at JobConnect

There will be an educational presentation 10 a.m.-noon, Feb. 17 in the JobConnect building, 2101 Calvada Blvd.

The presentations will be made by the state Medicare SHIP office, Senior Dimensions and Social Security Disability on programs and services to further assist community members with their insurance needs.

Seating is limited. Call Claudia, 537-2323, to register or for more information.

RCMS testing schedule

Rosemary Clarke Middle School will adhere to the following test schedule for students.

It is important that students be in school on these dates, schedule other appointments accordingly.;

Feb. 18-23 -- Writing proficiency, eighth grade only;

Feb. 25 -- Nevada CRT, science, eighth grade only;

Feb. 26-27 -- Science make up for eighth grade only;

March 3 -- Math, sixth grade;

March 4 -- Math, seventh grade;

March 5 -- Math, eighth grade;

March 4-9 -- Math make up for grades 6-8;

March 10 -- Reading, sixth grade;

March 11 -- Reading, seventh grade;

March 12 -- Reading, eighth grade and

March 11-16 -- Reading make up for grades 6-8.

Pahrump Chamber of Commerce

Feb. 25 -- The chamber mixer will begin at 5:30 p.m. in the Pahrump Community Library. The event will be hosted by Friends of the Library. The cost will be $5 for members and $10 for non-members.

Call 727-5800 for more information.

Teens and Money seminar

The NyE Communities Coalition will hold a seminar intended for youth 9-1 p.m., Feb. 17 in the NyE Communities Coalition building, 2280 E. Calvada Blvd., Suite 101.

The seminar will deal with all areas of money management. Participants will learn how to set financial goals, budget to reach those goals and learn what to expect as typical costs of living independently.

It will also cover checking accounts, wise use of credit and the basics of investing.

To register, call Joanna, 727-9970, before Feb. 12.

Lunch is included.

Participants will be eligible to win a $50 gift certificate from Threadz.

This event is sponsored by Nevada Federal Credit Union.

VFW in February

The VFW hosts a swap meet the second and fourth Saturday of each month 9-4 p.m. on the VFW grounds. The third Saturday at 11 a.m., VFW Ladies Auxiliary at 1 p.m.

Wednesday -- poker, noon;

Friday -- dinner, 5-7 p.m. Cost is $6 or $7. Check the menu at 727-6072.

Saturday -- darts;

Sunday -- breakfast, 8-11 a.m.; the cost is $6 to $8.

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