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.

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.

Fundraiser for animal rescue

The Patio Cafe will sponsor a fundraiser for Big Dogs of Manse animal rescue 8-4 p.m. Feb. 7 at 670 W. Basin Ave.

They will be taking donations of dog food, either dry or canned, bedding and cash.

There will be local crafters, a chicken barbecue with all the fixin's and a portion of the proceeds will be donated to the animal rescue.

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

Book Sale

The Friends of the Pahrump Library will conduct a book sale 9-5 p.m. Jan. 30 and 9-3 p.m. Jan. 31, at the Pahrump Community Library, 701 S. East St.

Over 4000 paperbacks and hard cover books will be for sale.

Check out the "Friends Book Room."

O-Mok-See

Rising Star Equestrian Association will offer another O-Mok-See on Jan. 31.

Sign-up starts at 9 am., and the event starts at 10.

The cost is $10 per entry for members of R.S.E.A., and $25 for non-members.

There will be a mutton bustin' event for ages 6 and under following the event.

Call 727-6383 or 751-5853 for more information.

Rebuilding Together

Rebuilding Together is seeking homeowners who need help with repairs, free of charge.

The volunteer organization helps those who need to stay warm, dry, safe and secure in their homes.

Applications are available at Galiano's American Grill at the intersection of Postal and Loop roads.

Family to Family Calendar

The schedule for Family to Family Connection for February.

Jan. 30 -- Nurturing parenting class, 10 a.m.

Jan. 30 -- Food pantry, Amargosa Senior Center.

Feb. 2 -- Scrapbooking, 1 p.m.

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.

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.

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.

Senior Center elects board

The Pahrump Senior Center will elect new board members at the end of February.

Those interested in joining the board should send a letter of intent and a resume to: Pahrump Senior Center, 1370 W. Basin Ave., Pahrump, NV 89060, Attn: Board Committee.

The deadline for applications is Feb. 10.

Call 727-5008 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 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 January

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.

Jan. 30 -- Fish and Chips dinner, 5-7 p.m., cost is $7.

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.

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.

Blood drive

The Pahrump Guns and Hoses will sponsor a blood drive 4-8 p.m., Feb. 6 and 8-1 p.m., Feb. 7 at the Bob Ruud Community Center.

Go to www.bloodhero.com and use the sponsor code "Guns & Hoses," or call United Blood Services, 562-2166 to make an appointment.

All donors will receive a voucher for a pair of tickets to see "V" The Ultimate Variety Show at the V-Theater in Las Vegas.

Garden Club landscape tour

The Pahrump Valley Garden Club is planning the annual landscape tour to be held April 25.

Home landscapes south of Highway 372 are to be represented.

Those interested in having their home featured as part of the tour should call 751-0532 or 751-4785 by Jan. 31.

A variety of styles and landscapes, formal and informal, are encouraged.

Horse auction

The Nye County Animal Shelter will auction six horses beginning at 10 a.m. Feb. 14 behind the sheriff's office, 171 N. Kittyhawk Drive.

The animals to be auctioned are :

Paint mare, 4 years old, halter broken;

Black mare, 9 years old, for use as a pet or brood mare due to a previous injury;

Dark bay mare, 13 years old, halter and saddle broken;

Buckskin gelding, 20 years old, needs TLC fro having been abandoned in the desert;

Bay mare, 20 years old, gentle and sweet;

Palomino gelding, 10 years old, sweet, has had knee surgery but can go on gentle rides.

These horses seem to be in generally good condition, however, Nye County makes no expressed or implied guarantee of temperment or health.

Call 751-7020 for more information.

Winter/spring rummage sale

Pahrump Valley United Methodist Church will hold a winter/spring rummage sale 8-4 p.m. Feb. 6 and 8-1 p.m. Feb. 7 at the church, 1300 E. Highway 372.

There will be books, household items, appliances, linens and clothes.

Call 727-6767 for more information.

Eastern Star meets

The chapter No. 32 Order of the Eastern Star will have its official visit from the state of Nevada grand officers at 10 a.m. Feb. 8 in the Masonic Lodge, 281 Gemini St.

Lunch will follow. For more information call 727-0249.

Pahrump Chamber of Commerce

Feb. 9 -- Join fellow chamber members for a business to business luncheon at 11:45 a.m., Wulfy's. The guest speaker will be Irina Petrova, CPA. The cost will be $10 for members and $15 for noon-members.

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.

Women's self-defense class

Homeland Heroes and the Nye County Sheriff's Office will sponsor a two-day women's self-defense class 8-4 p.m., Feb. 28 and March 1 in the Bob Ruud Community Center.

Call Denise, 513-8636, for more information or to register.

VFW in January

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.

Jan. 30 -- Fish and Chips dinner, 5-7 p.m., cost is $7.

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.

Messianic Jewish study

Meetings for Messianic Jewsh study with Rabbi Samuel Oppenheim, will be held every two weeks beginning at 6 p.m. Feb. 1, 2570 Idlewild St.

Call Paul Cohen, 751-6106, for more information.

Pahrump Computer Users

The Pahrump Computer Users group will meet at 1 p.m. Feb. 2 in the large meeting room of the Pahrump Community Library.

The program will be Vista tips, tricks and hidden treasures by Don Norvell and Mike Erwin will talk about high definition TV and have a large-screen demonstration of Blue Ray technology.

Parking in the rear of the library is preferred where there is ample room. Handicapped parking is still in the front.

The meeting is free and open to the public. Anyone wishing to become a member can pay a $5 annual membership fee when they check into the meeting and collect their raffle ticket.

Questions to be addressed at the meeting should be e-mailed in advance to don@dnorvell.com or call 727-1246.

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.

Appointment a handicap or working-hour challenge may make other arrangement by appointment only. Appointments may be made via e-mail at fordpayne@juno.com.

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.

Great cooks

Great cooks are wanted to prepare favorite New Orleans recipes Feb. 21 at the Mardi Gras Celebration.

Call the Pahrump Valley Chamber of Commerce, 727-5800, for more information and an application.