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. 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.

Teen night

St. Martin's in the Desert Episcopal Church, Pahrump Boys and Girls Club and NyE Communities Coalition will host a teen night from 6:30 to 9 p.m., Nov. 20 at the Boys and Girls Club.

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

Call Julie Platson, 537-1115, for more information.

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.

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.

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.

Senior Christmas trip

Pahrump Senior Center will host a trip to Laughlin Dec. 8, 9 and 10.

The bus will depart Wulfy's parking lot at noon Dec. 8 with a sack lunch provided.

The group will spend Tuesday and Wednesday nights at the Edgewater Hotel, which will include one buffet.

Thursday, the bus will head to Railroad Pass for a four-hour layover, which includes a complimentary buffet. Then it's on to Sunset Park and Henderson to tour the Christmas light displays.

The group arrives back in Pahrump around 8 p.m. Thursday evening.

Tickets ate $65 per person and reservations must be made and paid by Dec. 3.

Call Don. 751-6860 for more information.

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.

AGLOW meets

AGLOW, an interdenominational international Christian women's organization will meet from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Nov. 21, in the north conference room of the Pahrump Community Library.

The guest speaker will be Vivian Matheson.

There will be a time for praise and worship and person prayer ministry.

Call 727-5181 for more information.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Wall of Heroes is full

The Wall of Heroes at Walmart is temporarily not accepting pictures due to space limitations.

When other arrangements are available, they will resume accepting pictures.

Call Denise Choyce, 727-1939, for more information.

RSVP notices

* Retired and Senior Volunteer Program drivers needed.

Want to feel really good? Volunteer to help a senior friend or neighbor who no longer drives. RSVP helps seniors stay independent and in their own homes as long as possible by offering rides to local doctors, dentist, library, the banks or shopping.

Any driver over 55 is eligible for mileage stipend, up to $60 per quarter for volunteering to drive. Additionally, we enjoy a bi-annual volunteer appreciation awards dinner, our annual mid-winter get-together, training, T-shirts, and the best gift of all -- the sincere thanks of the person you have helped.

* Respite Caregiver Program

Are you a caregiver for a friend or a loved one? Do you need a break?

If so, the RSVP (Retired & Senior Volunteer Program) may provide the relief you need. We all know that a caregiver rarely gets time for their own basic needs and may feel isolated, lonely or frustrated. The RSVP Respite Caregiver Program provides mature, reliable people who will come to your home for a few hours at a time so you will be free to shop, bank, go to the library, visit a friend, attend church, get your hair cut or just go for a nice, long walk.

* Retired and Senior Volunteer Program

Many local seniors would love to hear from you. RSVP has a friendly Telephone Tree in Pahrump. It takes only a few minutes, once a week, to brighten the days of a senior who may live alone, who feels lonely or isolated, who may not have family living near. You can make a difference.

Join us in helping our local seniors to feel like a part of the community. Volunteer with RSVP, call Jan Lindsay at 751-5282.

Prostate cancer support

The 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.

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

Call Jim, 727-7482, or Tom, 751-3573, for more information.

Overeaters Anonymous meets

Overeaters Anonymous meets 11 a.m. to noon, each Tuesday morning in the basement training room of Desert View Hospital.

Those having problems with eating habits are welcome.

Call 537-2391 for more information.

Abortion study group

First Choice Pregnancy Center is offering a free post-abortion study group.

Get healing and understanding in the walk through this woman's study.

Call 751-2229 for more information.

Chamber calendar

The Pahrump Valley Chamber of Commerce posts a community calendar of events on its Web site, pahrumpchamber.com.

Notify the chamber of events. Most events can be posted if they are open to the public or annual events. No meetings.

Call 727-5800 or e-mail ccressler@pahrumpchamber.com for more information.

West Star

West Star Old Dog Rescue and Thrift Store is open from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Wednesday through Saturday at 780 Manse Road.

West Star II Thrift Store is open Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from noon to 5 p.m.; Friday noon to 4 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 4951 S. Pahrump Valley Blvd.

Call 727-9273 for more information.

Chief Tecopa Cemetery book

The Pahrump Nevada Genealogy Society presented the town board with a copy of a book detailing the burials in the Chief Tecopa Cemetery over the last 10 years.

This three-year project is available for purchase from the society by calling Phyllis Alvis, 751-9032.

4-H

The University of Nevada Cooperative Extension Southern Nye County 4-H Culture Club is seeking youth age 9 and up who want to learn to knit or crochet.

Currently, this 4-H project group meets at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesdays.

Enrollment dues are $1 per year for most project clubs.

Donation of yarn of any weight/color would be appreciated.

Call Debby Woodland, 727-5532, for more information.

Town e-letter

The Town of Pahrump has an e-newsletter available to residents of Pahrump to provide information on upcoming events, agenda items and general town news.

The newsletter includes information on town projects, departments and advisory boards, staff viewpoints and points of interest.

Anyone interested in receiving the new newsletter should send their e-mail address to bkohbarger@pahrumpnv.org.

Be informed, subscribe today.

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.

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.

'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.

VFW Turkey dinner

VFW Post 10054 will serve a free Thanksgiving dinner from 2 to 5 p.m., Nov. 26 at the post on Homestead Road.

The doors open at 8 a.m. and everyone is welcome.

Family pancake breakfast

Pahrump Senior Center will host a family pancake breakfast from 7:30 a.m. to 11 a.m., Dec. 5 in the Senior Center.

Breakfast will include apple-cinnamon or plain pancakes, sausage, eggs, potatoes O'Brien, juice and coffee for $5 per person.

Santa will be there from 9 to 11 a.m.,

For tickets and more information, call 727-5008.

Democrat Central Committee

Nye County Democrat Central Committee will meet at 6:30 p.m., Nov. 30, in the Bob Ruud Community Center.

Plan to attend and bring a guest.

The group is taking canned food donations to be delivered to No To Abuse. Program funding has experienced deep cuts and the organization needs help.

Library notices

* The Pahrump Community Library has new hours.

The hours will be 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Friday and Saturday and closed Sundays and holidays.

* Free computer instruction for beginner users is offered at 1 p.m. Wednesdays. Sign up at the library.

* New group, Trading Card Game (TCG) Duel meets from noon to 4:30 p.m., Saturdays to meet others who love Pokemon, Magic: The Gathering and Yu-Gi-Oh.

* A Thanksgiving canned food drive will run from Nov. 9-21. Bring in new canned food to exchange for $1 in fines. All food will be donated to local food banks.

* Game Day will be Nov. 14. Free for all ages for games of all kinds.

* Shakespeare Made Simple meets from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Nov. 21.

The group will begin "Henry IV, Part I." Sessions are free.

* Shakespeare Readers Theatre meets 4-5:30 p.m. each Tuesday at the library. The current reading is "Hamlet."

E-mail ezshakespeare@yahoo.com for more information.

* This year's Fall Reading Program theme is "Catch A Good Book," and will run through Dec. 16.

Age groups meet as follows: Wednesdays -- 2-3 years old, 9:15-9:45 a.m., Parent or guardian must accompany child; 4-5, 10-10:45; 6-12, 3:30-4:30 p.m.

Thursdays -- Teens, 3-4 p.m., (no meeting Nov. 26)

* Teen Zone meets at 2 p.m., Nov. 21.

* Knit Wits will meet at 1 p.m., Nov. 25. Bring yarn craft projects.

* Pahrump Anime Club will meet beginning at noon Nov. 21. Movies will be:

Noon -- Inuyasha No. 49-51;

1 p.m. -- Save Me! Lollipop No. 3;

1:30 p.m. -- Kenichi: The Mightiest Disciple No. 5 (sub-titled);

2 p.m. -- Sasami Magical Girls Club No. 7-8;

3 p.m. -- Kaze No Stigma No. 1-2

No children under 10.

* Genealogy class meets at 2 p.m., Tuesdays. Guidance and help using ancestry.com and heritagequest.com. No signup necessary..

* Movie Day will be at 2 p.m., Nov. 28. The movie is Disney's "Up." Free admission.

* Library will be closed Nov. 26 and 27.

For more information on any of the above events, call 727-5930.

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.

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.

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.

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.