Marine Corps League meets

Pahrump Detachment No. 1199 will hold the monthly meeting at 10 a.m. March 14 in the clubhouse of Wulfy's RV Park.

All former Marines, FMF Corpsmen and patriots are invited to attend. Call Ski, 751-2700 or Ed, 751-6407, for more information.

Museum lecture series

There will be another lecture at 1 p.m. March 14 at the Pahrump Valley Museum, 401 E. Basin Ave.

This month's speaker will be Dr. Bob McCracken on the Joseph Yount family; one of the first white settlers who stayed in the Pahrump Valley and made a living here.

McCracken, an educator, historian, writer and speaker, has authored 25 books, 14 of them on Nye County.

For more information, call 751-1970.

RPEN meets

The Pahrump Retired Public Employees of Nevada will meet at 3 p.m. March 19, at the library.

Call 751-4782 for more information.

Computer Users meet

The Pahrump Computer Users will meet at 1 p.m. April 6 in the large meeting room of the library.

Mike Irwin will present the new "Windows 7" and Don will summarize programs available from Google.

Ample parking is provided in the rear of the library and is the preferred parking area. Handicapped parking is still in the front.

Memberships are available for $5 at check in.

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

Victorian Vixens

The Victorian Vixens are going to Boulder City to ride the antique train. Anyone wanting to join them should call Lady Sandra, 727-7113, or Lady Patricia, 751-8382.

Mt. Charleston book fair

Mt. Charleston Elementary will hold the annual book fair March 23 through 27 in the library of the school.

The library will be open noon-2 p.m. to view or purchase books.

During parent/teacher conferences on March 25, the library will be open noon-5 p.m.

Checks should be made payable to Mt. Charleston Elementary School.

Call 727-7892 for more information.

League of Women Voters meets

The League of Women Voters of Pahrump will meet at 5:30 p.m. March 18 in Room 101 at Great Basin College, 551 E. Calvada Blvd.

The meeting will focus on setting the 2009 calendar and formulating 2009-10 Standing Committee projects.

Call 537-1780 or 537-1017 for more information.

VFW

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.

Free radon test kits

Radon, the number one cause of lung cancer in non-smokers, is a cancer-causing radioactive gas.

The University of Nevada Cooperative Extension Office and the Nevada State Health Division are offering free testing kits.

The kits will be available for a limited time.

For more information, call Susan Roberts, 775-856-8406.

West Star Ranch

The West Star Ranch Old Dog Rescue Thrift Store is open 10-3 p.m., Wednesday through Saturday, 780 Manse Road.

The proceeds support the no kill rescue for dogs and cats.. Donations for resale are welcomed.

They ask the public to spay and neuter pets.

Call 727-9273 for more information.

Gunfighters at 'Dusty Flats'

The Pahrump Gunfighters will be performing western skits and reenactments at 1 p.m. March 29 at Dusty Flats, next to the StageStop, 100 W. Stagecoach Road.

Admission is free, cameras are welcome.

Anyone interested in joining the gunfighters or needing more information can call 751-3458.

Senior Resource Carnival

The annual Senior Resource Carnival will be 10-2 p.m. March 19 at the Pahrump Nugget Event Center.

There will be food, fun, information and raffles.

Donate a cell phone and win a prize. Learn what Pahrump has to offer. Call 751-5601 for more information.

Chamber mixer

The Pahrump Chamber of Commerce will hold the after hours mixer at 5:30 p.m. March 18 at Community Bank, 3250 Highway 160.

R.S.V.P. to 727-5800 by March 13.

Democratic Precinct 16 meets

The first meeting of the Nye County Democratic Precinct 16 will be 9:30-11:30 a.m. March 28 in the Bob Ruud Community Center.

Meet with voters and discuss the future of the Democratic Party in Nye County.

Coffee and pastries will be served.

Call 727-3978 for more information.

Eagle Scout project

Sam Tietjen of Boy Scout Troop 796, sponsored by the Elks Lodge, will conduct a school supply drive 8-5 p.m. March 14 at Walmart.

School supplies are for needy children in Iraq.

Call 702-355-7248 for more information.

DAV relocated

The Disabled American Veterans service officer, Reggie Knight, has relocated his offices to Desert View Hospital, 360 S. Lola Lane. The hours remain the same.

Family to Family Calendar

The schedule for Family to Family Connection for February.

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

March 17 -- Teen parenting, 2-4 p.m.

March 18 -- Family vehicle safety class, registration and fee required.

March 20 -- Office closed.

March 23 -- Playgroup, 1 p.m.

March 26 -- Nurturing parenting class, Amargosa Apostolic Church, 10 a.m.

March 26 -- Food pantry, Amargosa Senior Center, 1-3 p.m.

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

March 30 -- Assistencia Con applicacion de Energia de Elecricidad.

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.

P.O.S.S meeting

P.O.S.S. will have a tack sale 8-1 p.m. March 14 in Albertson's parking lot.

Call Gayle, 537-2537, 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.;

March 11 -- Reading, seventh grade;

March 12 -- Reading, eighth grade and

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

Dog obedience classes

The Pahrump Valley Obedience Club will conduct a six-week dog obedience class for beginners and advanced handlers every Saturday morning starting at 10 a.m. March 14.

Registration will be at 6:30 p.m. March 12 in the Bob Ruud Community Center.

No dogs allowed at the registration. Bring proof of vaccinations.

Call Bobbie, 727-4740, for more information.

Central Valley Baptist Church

Beginning March 15, Central Valley Baptist Church will expand its service hours to include an 8:30 a.m. service. There will still be regular services at 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.

Childcare will be provided.

Call 910-9995, or visit www.blessu2.com for more information.

HAM radio testing

The Amargosa Amateur Radio Club will hold license testing for entry-level Ham radio, 9 a.m.-noon, March 22 at the Amargosa Community Center.

Walk-ins are welcome.

Call 775-513-5332 for more information.

Amargosa potluck and auction

The Amargosa Community Center will hold an annual potluck and auction of goods and services at 5 p.m. March 14 in the community center on Farm Road.

The auction will include items like oil changes, pool lessons, sewing machine cleaning and adjustments, a Brentwood rocker, antique dolls, TVs, etc.

Call 775-372-5413 for more information.

AARP driver safety

There will be a two-day driver safety class 9-1 p.m. March 25 and 26.

There may be auto insurance discounts available for those taking the course.

Call 727-3858 for more information or to register.

Prom dress drive

The NyE Communities Coalition is sponsoring the annual drive for gently used formal and semi-formal prom dresses, accessories and dress shoes to help girls go to the prom.

Martinizing Dry Cleaning will donate cleaning.

Financial contributions are also being accepted to help young men with the price of prom tickets.

Take all items to Nevada Federal Credit Union, NyE Communities Coalition, 2280 E. Calvada Blvd., or call Joanna, 727-9970, for more information.

Register community events

There is a new community calendar Web site where anyone can post events.

Go to www.pahrumpcommunitycalendar.com or contact paula@pahrumpcommunitycalendar.com.

RCMS Science Night

Rosemary Clarke Middle school will host the second annual Science Night 6-7 p.m. March 19 in the gym.

The event is for all grade levels, parents and students.

This is a hands-on participation event.

Parents, bring students to participate in stations for pressure, paper rocket launches, wind turbine, Study Island, Internet resources and math activity stations.

The event is sponsored by the RCMS math and science departments in conjunction with the 21st Century Grant.

Volunteers wanted

The Nevada Outreach Training Organization (NOTO) needs volunteers to man the food pantry located at the offices, 621 S. Blagg Road.

Duties include stocking shelves, checking expiration dates, preparing food boxes for clients, assisting with commodities delivery, inventory and other related tasks.

Volunteers should be able to work four hours per day, for one or more days per week and must be able to lift and carry up to 25 pounds with and without mechanical assistance.

Applicants must understand and be able to follow directions and be able to communicate orally and in writing.

Background checks and drug screening are required.

For applications and more information, call Lee Gale, 751-1118, or come by the office between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m., Monday through Thursday.

Fish Fry

Our Lady of the Valley Catholic Church will host a fish fry 4-7 p.m. each Friday through April 3, 781 E. Gamebird Road.

Fried and baked fish dinners are $7. They will also have fish tacos, fish taco dinners, clam chowder and homemade desserts.

Coffee or punch is free and other beverages will be available.

Relay For Life fundraiser

Valley Electric Association will have a yard sale as a fundraiser for the American Cancer Society Relay For Life beginning at 7 a.m. April 4 in front of the main building, 800 E. Highway 372.

VEA employees will be accepting donations and selling gently used items.

Library needs volunteers

The Pahrump Community Library is accepting applications for volunteer security positions. Volunteers are asked to give 5-10 hours per week. Pick up an application at the main circulation desk in the library.

Amargosa food pantry

The Amargosa Senior Center will have a food pantry open from 1-3 p.m., March 26 in the Senior Center, 443 E. Desert Senior Center Lane.

Call 751-5898 or 775-372-5412, for more information.

Rebuilding Together

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

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

The deadline is March 20 and applications are available at Galiano's American Grill at the intersection of Postal and Loop roads, Home Depot, the chamber of commerce, Pahrump Senior Center and No To Abuse.

To volunteer, call 727-5168.

Fast Track program

The Nye County adult education program is offering GED testing and courses.

The GED test can be used to waive English, math, science and social studies electives depending on test scores.

Nevada High School Proficiency Exams with passing scores are a prerequisite, and the adult education offers those classes as well.

For more information, stop by the office, 484 S. West Street, Building D, or call 751-6822, ext. 266.

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, through 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.

Library notices

* Pahrump Community Library will host a preventive health event for local residents offered by Life Line Screening at the library on April 28.

Life Line Screening is the nation's leading provider of community-based preventive screenings and scans for potential health problems related to blocked arteries, abdominal aortic aneurysms, hardening of the arteries in the legs, and atrial fibrillation (irregular heart heat). All five affordable, non-invasive, painless vascular screenings take 60-90 minutes to complete. Register for a Stroke, Vascular Disease, Osteoporosis, and Heart Rhythm Package for $149. You must pre-register for the screenings. Appointments are limited. Call 888-653-6441, or visit the Web site www.lifelinescreening.com.

Job Seekers 55 and older

AARP Foundation has a few part-time, temporary positions for unemployed persons 55 and older and have extremely limited income.

For more information register at Nevada JobConnect or call 537-2323 and ask for the AARP Foundation coordinator.

Prostate cancer support

The new Pahrump chapter of US-TOO, an international prostate cancer support group met for the first time Jan. 22.

The mission is to communicate timely and reliable information to enable informed choices regarding the detection and treatment of prostate cancer.

Prostate cancer is the leading cause of death in men over 35.

The support group meets the fourth Tuesday of the month except November and December holidays 5-6:30 p.m. in the Pahrump Community Library.

Call Jim, 727-7842, or Tom, 751-3573, for more information.

Host a student.

The NWS Peace program, a nonprofit and CSIET-approved program, is seeking families to host a high school student from Ecuador, Turkey, Brazil, Vietnam, Belgium, Finland and other countries for the 2009 school year.

Students are 15-18 years old, are pre-screened, speak English, have medical insurance and spending money for clothes, school supplies and entertainment.

Host families are not paid but may be able to claim a $50 per-month tax deduction for charitable contributions.

Students require a bed, meals and a caring family.

Early placement is key and students must be matched with a family by July 1.

Call 866-846-3977 or visit www.nw-services.com for more information.