Family to Family Calendar

The schedule for Family to Family Connection for February.

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.

Prom dresses available

The NyE Communities Coalition has beautiful prom dresses, shoes and accessories available at no charge. The items will be available 2:30-5:30 p.m., Wednesdays and Thursdays, March 18 through April 16 at NyE Communities Coalition, 2280 E. Calvada Blvd., Suite 103

Call Joanna, 727-9970, for more information.

Friends of the Library meet

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

The guest speaker, Robin Niedecker, will explain the art of English monumental brass rubbing.

Inexpensive books are for sale in the FOL bookstore.

Call Edward Underhill, 727-9823, for more information.

Democrat captains meet

A meeting for the Democrat precinct captains will be at 8 a.m.-noon, March 28 at the Bob Ruud Community Center.

Call Fran Rust, 727-3978, for more information.

Laureate Omicron meets

The Laureate Omicron chapter of Beta Sigma Phi will meet at 1:30 p.m. March 23 in the home of Betty Smith who will present the cultural program, "70 years of friendship."

Election of officers will be conducted.

Call 751-9689 for more information.

Moose yard and bake sale

The Women of the Moose will hold a yard and bake sale 9-5 p.m. March 20-21 and 9 a.m.-noon March 22 at the Moose Lodge, Second and Center Streets.

Bring donations early.

Call 727-6465 for more information on pick up.

Beta Xi meets

The Beta Xi chapter of Beta Sigma Phi will have a St. Patrick's Day game night at 6:30 March 18 at the clubhouse.

The next membership meeting will be at 6:30 p.m. March 19 in the home of Velda Pakains. The annual election of officers will be held and also the Woman of the Year election.

Call Bonnie, 727-9407, 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, 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.

Singles Club meets

The Pahrump Singles Friendship Club will meet for dinner at 5 p.m. March 20 at the Last Chance Restaurant and Saloon.

It will also meet at 11 a.m. March 23 for lunch at the Senior Center and the regular business potluck will be at 5 p.m. March 28 in the UNR Cooperative Extension Office on Calvada Boulevard and Dandelion Street.

Call Carol, 751-3841, for more information.

Fundraiser

Secret Sisters Boutique will have the semi-annual $1.99 parking lot sale 8-4 p.m. March 29 in the parking lot adjacent to Ace Hardware.

Part of the proceeds will benefit No To Abuse.

Special services

The Church of the Pentecost, UPCI, will have special services at 7:30 p.m. March 27 and 6 p.m. March 28 for speaker Ron Garrett of Glendale, Ariz.

Everyone is invited. Call 727-6681 for 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.

Fiesta and chili cook-off

Our Lady of the Valley Catholic Church will hold a fundraiser fiesta and chili cook-off for the Faith Formation Program 11-3 p.m. March 21, in the parish hall, 781 Gamebird Road.

There will be homemade baked goods for sale, games and prizes for children and beverages will be available for purchase.

Call 727-4044 for more information.

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.

Fifth Sunday sing

There will be an all church fifth Sunday sing at 6 p.m. March 29 in the Bob Ruud Community Center.

Gather and sing to praise the Lord with all types of music, hymns and worship.

Call 751-1693 for more information.

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.

P.O.S.S tack sale rescheduled

P.O.S.S. will have a tack sale 8-1 p.m. March 21 in Albertson's parking lot.

Call Gayle, 537-2537, 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.