Republican Women fashion show

The Pahrump Valley Republican Women will host the annual fashion show beginning at noon, Oct. 24 at the Pahrump Nugget events center. Doors will open at 11:30.

The fundraiser funds the group's charities including, home-bound senior baskets, child haven, the Mammovan, college scholarships and more.

The event is being held during breast cancer awareness month to show further support.

Call 751-8258 for more information.

Laureate Omicron meets

The Laureate Omicron chapter of Beta Sigma Phi will meet at 1:30 p.m. Sept. 28, in the home of Vickie Bradey.

The group will observe Beta Sigma Phi's birthday by having each member remembering when they joined the sorority.

Don't forget birthday cards.

Guests are welcome.

DAV mobile service office

The DAV mobile service office will be available to provide counseling and claim filing assistance from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 8, at the VFW, 4651 Homestead Road.

The service is for veterans confused about benefits and services they have earned and to keep up or catch up with any changes.

RPEN picnic

The Retired Public Employees of Nevada will hold a 50s-style picnic beginning at 3 p.m. Oct. 15, at 4030 E. Manse Road.

Representatives from PERS and PEBP will be available to answer questions regarding the organization and benefits.

The public is welcome but everyone is asked to R.S.V.P. by Oct. 12 to 751-4782 or 751-0990.

Genealogical Society meets

The Pahrump Genealogical Society will meet at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 1, at the LDS Church, corner of Wilson Road and West Street.

Brian Brown of China Ranch will speak on the Corkill side of his family history.

Visitors are welcome, doors open for social time at 6:30 p.m., the meeting will be at 7.

Call 751-2175 for more information

Book signing

Leslie Dening will be signing copies of her book, "Struggling Within," a fictional work of life's experiences when looking for love while coping with abuse, at 11 a.m. Oct. 10 at the Pahrump Community Library.

Pahrump Roasters will have a special coffee tasting and the book will be available for purchase.

Call 727-5930 for more information.

Dog Agility Club

The UNR 4-H K-9 Kapers Dog Agility Club is looking for youth ages 10 to 18 and their dogs to have fun while teaching the animal to jump and go through tunnels and over bridges.

Adult helpers are needed as well. No experience is necessary. Call Debby Woodland, 727-5532, or e-mail woodlandd@unce.unr.edu for more information.

Republican Central Committee

* Fundraiser for Gov. Jim Gibbons -- afternoon, Sept. 26, Republican office, Highway 160 next to Saddle West Parking lot.

* Sign volunteers -- The Nye County Republican Central Committee is looking for volunteers to make and hold signs at the Fall Festival parade in support of Gov. Jim Gibbons.

Call 513-8447 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 September:

Sept. 25 -- NEIS Explore and Learn playgroup canceled.

Sept. 18 -- CPR, 10 a.m., fee and registration required.

Sept. 21 -- Nurturing Parenting for prenatal parents, new session, 1-3 p.m.

Sept. 22 -- Nurturing Parenting (Spanish), new session 1-3 p.m.

Sept. 22 -- Make and play edible Playdoh, 11 a.m.

Sept. 24 -- Nurturing Parenting, 10 a.m., Amargosa.

Sept. 24 -- Amargosa food pantry, 1-3 p.m., Senior Center.

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.

Thursdays -- Mommy and me play group, 1 p.m.

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.

Rummage sale

Saved by Grace Lutheran Church will have a rummage sale from 1 to 4 p.m., Oct. 2, and from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., Oct. 3 at the church, 1481 Gamebird Road.

Items will be priced to sell.

TOPS annual garage sale

Take Off Pounds Sensibly will have the annual garage sale from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Oct. 2 and 3, at the corner of Pahrump Valley Boulevard and Elderberry Street.

There will be household items, clothing and more.

Call 537-1091 for more information.

Autism support group picnic

The Autism support group will sponsor a picnic at 4 p.m. Oct. 4 in Honeysuckle Park.

The picnic is open to all parents of Autistic and special-needs children.

The next group meeting will be from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Oct. 20 at Wulfy's.

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.

* Movie Day is canceled for September.

* Halloween Costume Drive -- Bring new or gently used costumes to the library through Oct. 16. All sizes are welcome.

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

* Shakespeare Made Simple meets at 9:30 a.m. the third Saturday of each month.

The current play is "Merchant of Venice." Sessions are free.

* Shakespeare Readers Theatre meets 4-5:30 p.m. each Tuesday at the library. The current reading is "Much Ado About Nothing."

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

* The library has adult literacy tutor available now.

Adults interested in getting help with reading skills, call 727-5930, ext. 19.

The service is free.

Shoshone Old West Days

Shoshone, Calif., will host the annual Old West Days, Oct. 30 through Nov. 1.