KNYE COMMUNITY NEWS & EVENTS
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Community Events
2025 Fall Festival – September 25th – 28th.
The town of Pahrump is now accepting vender applications till August 15th on a first come first serve basis
Pahrump Community Church has a food pantry for the less fortunate that is open Mondays,Thursdays and Fridays from 9:30 to 11:30 . The church is located at 1061 E Wilson (at West St).
Pahrump Valley United Methodist Church is now open on Mondays from 9 to 11 and Tuesdays from 4 to 6 PM. You may attend either day one time per week.
DAV transportation is now available to the VA Hospital at 6900 Pecos in North Las Vegas. Rides available Monday through Friday for appointments 8 AM to 4 PM. Call 702-423-4885 to schedule your ride.
Pahrump Gunfighters are looking for new members they meet the first Saturday of the month at the Library at 10 AM. For more information call 775-751-3458.
The private well owners association hosts free classes the first Wednesday of every month at 10 AM at the Pahrump Museum on Basin Avenue.
RSVP hosts “Friends Day Out/Java Music Club” at the Nye Community Coalition at 1020 East Wilson Ave on Thursdays from 11:30 to 1:30. This event provides music, conversation and fun for both those suffering with dementia and their caregivers. The events are free but do bring a sack lunch or snack. To make a reservation call 702-845-4748.
Tracey at Hope Cancer Care in Pahrump at 2340 E Calvada #8 is actively looking for items to be donated that their patients need or could use like Chapstick,sunscreen, face moisturizer, light (thin) headscarfs, unscented laundry soap, shampoo and Conditioner, unscented body wash, bookd snd crossword books. If would like to donate you can drop off at the office or if you need pick up call 702-508-9128.
Pahrump Valley Fire-Rescue has announced a burn moratorium began on May 15th and remains in effect until late Fall.
PET CORNER
The Nye County Animal Shelter is open Monday thru Saturday 10 to 5 and closed on Sundays. Reclaiming of owned animals will be available on Sundays by appointment. For a Sunday appointment call 775-751-7020. Animal Control services will remain available 7 days a week from 7 to 5.
Tractor Supply and Never Forgotten Animal Society invite you to fall in love with a new furry friend. Every third Saturday of the month from 8 to 2.
The Dawg House Rescuers holds a micro-chip clinic every second Saturday of the month at Tractor Supply from 9 to 1.
West Star Ranch Animal Rescue located at 780 Manse needs volunteers to help with the animals or in the thrift store. For more information call 775-287-1436.
Pets Are Worth Saving needs volunteers or they will have to close their doors. One day a week is great help. With the help of volunteers like you over 4,000 animals have gotten second chances. For more information stop by their thrift store at 520 East St, # C or call 775-253-5051.
COMMUNITY DATES
- September 13th: Nye County Sleep in Heavenly Peace’s Bunks across America is having a bed building event beginning at 7:30 at 2731 S Woodchips Rd in the barn behind the residence. Their goal is to build 30 beds and they need volunteers to help them. A lunch of hot dogs will be provided to all the volunteers. you must ware closed toed shoes, they will provide glasses and gloves. For more information call 775-910-8921.
- September 13th and 14th: Is the Nevada Silver Tappers annual USO Benefit Show at Saddle West showroom. The shows are usually a sell out so get your tickets soon from any Silver Tapper. Tickets are $$25. Proceeds this year go to DAR Daughters of the American Revolution and VFW Foodbank.
Tickets are on sale now for Rotary Club’s Annual extravaganza to be held in October at Treasures RV Resort. Tickets for the $10,000 drawing are $100 and dinner tickets just $35. There will be other prize drawings and a silent auction. For tickets call Dr. Tom Waters at 702-379-3449.
Carnival and rodeo tickets for the Fall Festival are officially on sale. All day carnival passes are $35 (cash only, no online sales). Rodeo tickets are $15. Official sales locations are Pahrump Tourism at 400 Hwy 160, Shadow Mountain Feed and Tack at 2031 W Bell Vista and Valley Electric at 800 Hwy 372.
The Town of Pahrump is warning everyone of scam attempts targeting vendors, performers and attendees of the Fall Festival and recommends these precautions. Only download official vendor and performer applications from the Town of Pahrump Fall Festival Website. Only trust direct communication with Courtney Kenney the official event coordinator. Avoid buying from non-official third-party sellers, as they may be fraudulent.
The Committee to reestablish the Pahrump Town Board are looking for people interested in serving on this committee contact Beth at 702-271-5263 or Email beth@ireki.com
Meetings for the visually impaired meet at the Pahrump Senior Center at 1370 W Basin every Monday from noon to 1:30. Information is shared and activities are planned to develop skills and enhance productivity. For more information call Delores at 775-727-0473