Soroptimists awards

Soroptimists International Pahrump Valley is offering two awards and are seeking qualified candidates.

For the Violet Richardson Award, candidates must be between 14 and 17 years old and must be actively volunteering and giving back to the community.

For the Women's Opportunity Award, the candidates must be women as the main financial provider for her family; must be continuing education through undergraduate or vocational/trade school and have a financial need.

Applications are available at American Family Insurance, 250 S. Highway 160, Suite B-8.

Application deadline is Dec. 1.

Call 751-6646 for more information.

'Back in the Day'

Church of the Harvest will present "Back in the Day" as a holiday extravaganza from 6:30 to 10:30 p.m., Dec. 11 in the Bob Ruud Community Center.

Ticket/donation is $15 and must be purchased in advance by calling Delores, 537-0396, or the Chamber of Commerce.

Volunteers needed

Volunteers are needed to help nonprofit with two events. The Holiday Extravaganza scheduled for Dec. 11 and the Martin Luther King Breakfast, Jan. 18, 2010.

Hours can be credited for community service.

Call Delores, 537-0396, for more information.

Bowling league needs bowlers

The Wednesday After School league is seeking bowlers starting at 3 p.m., Wednesdays at the Nugget.

The league is open to all middle and high school students. The cost is $6 per week and includes shoes and three games.

Call Laurie at the bowling center or Kathy, 727-8617, for ore information.

Koats for Kids

Mankins Allstate has begun collecting new and gently used coats for children and teens to distribute through No to Abuse.

In the past, 1,000 coats have been donated to children in need.

Donations are being accepted at 1271 S. Highway 160, Suite A.

Call 727-5222 for more information.

Pahrump home-schoolers

There is a Web site for Pahrump home-schoolers for daily support and networking. The group welcomes like-minded individuals and meets online.

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

Coats and food drive

Kaye's Allstate is accepting new and gently used coats for both children and adults.

They are also accepting canned goods to donate to charities here.

Kaye's Allstate is located in the Albertson's shopping center next to Port O' Subs.

Call 751-8228 for more information.

PAVED has moved

PAVED has relocated to 361 S. Frontage Road, Suite 1.

The Web site is www.pahrumpedo. com, the e-mail address is paved4nevada@pahrumpedo.com and the phone number is 990-4043.

RCMS after school program

Rosemary Clarke Middle School's after school SAFE Club operates from 2 to 5 p.m., Monday through Thursday.

The program is staffed by certified teachers and funded through the 21st Century Community Learning Centers grant.

SAFE is open to all RCMS students.

Snacks are provided before homework help.

Enrichment activities are scheduled from 4 to 5 p.m.

Registration forms are available in the counseling center or online at rclarke.nye.k12.nv.us.

Call Linda Kunzi, 727-5546, extension 2125 for more information.

Family to Family Calendar

The center has moved to a new location at 621 S. Blagg Road, behind No to Abuse.

Summer hours are 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The schedule for Family to Family Connection for November:

Nov. 18 -- Infant massage, 9 a.m.;

Nov. 18 -- Holiday craft, 3:30 p.m.;

Nov. 19 -- Shaken baby syndrome demo, Happyland Pediatrics, 9-11 a.m.;

Nov. 19 -- Make and play edible play-doh, 1 p.m.;

Nov. 20 -- Amargosa Food Pantries, Apostolic Assembly, 10 a.m.; Amargosa Senior Center, 1-3 p.m.;

Nov. 23 -- Art of finger painting, 3:30 p.m.;

Nov. 24 -- Teen parenting, WIC office, 2 p.m.;

Nov. 25 -- Family vehicle safety class, registration and fee required, 10 a.m.;

Nov. 30 -- When a Fetus Gets a DUI, 11 a.m.

Mondays -- Prenatal parenting class, 1-3 p.m.

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

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

The resource lending library is open 8-4 p.m., Monday-Friday.

Call 751-5898 for more information and to set appointments or register for classes.

Gospel concert

The Way Fellowship will host a concert at 6:30 p.m., Nov. 21 at the church, 2301 Winery Road.

Bands will be Spoken, The Forerunner and Burning Yesterday.

Tickets are $6.

Sheriff's open forum schedule

Sheriff Tony DeMeo will hold public open forums at Wulfy's Sports Bar at 1 p.m. on the following dates:

Nov. 22 and Dec. 20.

Free family counseling

David VanderBeek is offering marriage and family counseling to a limited number of Pahrump residents as a community service. Services are in-home and will be provided to families, couples and individuals.

Time slots are available throughout the week. Call 751-1646 to set an appointment.

Family Literacy Night

Rosemary Clarke Middle School will host a Family Literacy Night from 6 to 7 p.m., Nov. 19 at the school.

There will be a book swap, pirate storytelling, a writing trait workshop, Nevada young reader's information, free cider and cookies and attendees will get a free book for coming.

Ham Cram class

An introduction to Ham radio via a Ham Cram class will begin at 8 a.m., Jan. 16, 2010, at 1510 Siri Lane.

The class is for technician's license only.

Call Jerry, 727-9524, or Steve, 513-8632, for study materials and information.

Bring either a photo ID or two non-photo IDs and $14 for the test which begins at 1 p.m.

Aktion Club shoe drive

Aktion Club, sponsored by Kiwanis, is holding a shoe drive for school children.

Take gently worn shoes in child sizes 12 through adult 9 to Kaye's Allstate (next to Albertson's), or CC's Beauty Zone (1231 E. Basin Ave., Suite 3). Call 727-9970 for more information.

Holiday services

Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church will hold Advent services at 6 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 2, 9, and 16 with soup, sandwiches, fellowship and music.

The Christmas program will be at 5 p.m. Dec. 12, and 9:30 a.m., Dec. 13.

Candlelight services will be at 2 p.m. and 6 p.m., Dec. 24.

Call Pastor Ron, 727-4098, for more information.

Interfaith Council service

Pahrump Interfaith Council will hold a non-denominational Thanksgiving service at 6 p.m., Nov. 24 in Pahrump Valley United Methodist Church, 1300 E. Highway 372.

Everyone is invited and encouraged to bring a non-perishable food item to help feed the hungry, although it is not necessary.

Anti-Reid rally

The second Anti-Harry Reid Rally will be at noon, Nov. 18, on the northwest corner of Highway 160 and 372 near Bank of America.

Call 537-0310 for more information.

League of Women Voters meets

League of Women Voters Pahrump Valley will meet at 5:30 p.m., Nov. 18 in Room 107 of Great Basin College-Calvada Campus.

The guest speaker will be Sam Merlino from Nye County and we will celebrate with champagne the newly received charter from LWVUS.

This organization encompasses Pahrump, Crystal and Amargosa so we will be reaching out to those communities.

Call 727-3978 for more information.

NARFE meets

National Active and Retired Federal Employees will meet at 1 p.m., Nov. 19 in Room A of the Bob Ruud Community Center.

Call 751-5276 for more information.

Marie Callendar pies

Cinderella Girls will be taking orders for Thanksgiving pies until Nov. 19.

Call Ashley, 751-2932, to order or get more information.

The pies will be delivered by 1 p.m., Nov. 25, to the Walmart parking lot at Sonic.

Buddhists meet

Buddhists will meet at 2 p.m., Nov. 21, at 2081 S. Mt. Charleston Drive, across from the high school.

Call 537-0518 for more information.

Bake sale

Northfield Ranch will hold a fundraiser bake sale from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 21, in front of Albertson's, to raise money for special needs individuals.

Call 513-0604 for more information.

Farmer's Market

The Farmers market is open 8 a.m. to noon Nov. 28, and 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Dec. 12 and 19 at Petrack Park.

Homegrown produce, eggs, honey and arts and crafts will be available.

Call 513-3330 for more information.

Key Club needs vendors

The Pahrump Valley High School Key Club will hold its first holiday gift fair beginning at 8 a.m., Dec. 5.

Vendors are needed and space is limited.

Call Reva Braun, 727-0911, for more information.

Christmas craft fair

Order of the Eastern Star will host the Crafty Divas Craft Fair from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Dec. 5 at the lodge, 281 Gemini Dr.

Shop for Christmas gifts. Seventeen vendors will have booth space. Lunch will be available for anyone attending.

Call 727-6803 for more information.

All Peoples Breakfast

The eighth annual All Peoples Breakfast, sponsored by the Pahrump Nugget and Church of the Harvest is seeking community support to help fund the MLK Scholarship Fund.

We need ads for the souvenir book, items to auction and gift baskets and certificates for use as door prizes.

Tickets will be $10 and will benefit the scholarship fund.

Call Delores, 537-0396, for more information.

Pathways needs math tutors

Pathways needs math tutors in everything from algebra to calculus.

Contact the volunteers office, 727-7743, extension 259. Leave a message if there is no answer.

Community Workshop

Nevada Center for Public Policy Dialogue will hold a community workshop from 8 a.m. to noon, Nov. 21 at Great Basin College-Basin Campus, Room 7.

The workshop is to help community members develop skills in organizing, moderating, observing and reporting forums providing opportunity for citizens to engage in public deliberation on community issues and decision making.

Call 513-0709 or 537-1780 for more information.

Laureate Omicron meets

Laureate Omicron chapter of Beta Sigma Phi will meet Nov. 23 in the home of Jennie Keefe. Guests are welcome. Call Lois, 751-4791, for more information.

Model Train Club meets

Pahrump Valley Model Train Club will meet at 9 a.m., Nov. 21 in the United Methodist Church, 1300 E. Highway 160.

The group would like to start a modular system for three rail trains.

Visitors and all train enthusiasts are welcome.

Call Conrad, 751-2230, or Jim, 727-0142, for more information.

Thanksgiving community dinner

Thanks to many churches, organizations and casinos, there will be a community Thanksgiving dinner from 1 to 3 p.m., Nov. 26 in the Bob Ruud Community Center.

Entertainment will be provided by "Wings of Love."

Coats will be distributed to those in need.

Delivery of meals to shut-ins is offered by calling Stephanie Boseck, 727-4526, and leaving your name, address and a phone number

Calvary Chapel Outreach

Calvary Chapel "Fresh Love" is offering a free Thanksgiving dinner from 6 to 8 p.m., Nov. 25 at the former Skate Zone.

Pick-up or delivery.

R.S.V.P. to 751-8000 no later than Nov. 24.

RPEN meets

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

The guest speaker will be from the Nye County Sheriff's Office.

Call 751-4782 for more information.

VFW calendar

The VFW on Homestead Road has an ongoing schedule of events.

Breakfast, 8-11 a.m., Sundays.

Panini special, Mondays, $6 plate.

Hamburger Night 4 to 7 p.m., Wednesdays, $6 plate includes salad or potato salad and chips.

Dinner, 5-7 p.m., Fridays, $7 eat-in and $7.50 carry out.

Swap meet, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., second and fourth Saturdays, $10 for space and table or $7 for just space.

Call 727-6072 for more information.