KNYE COMMUNITY NEWS & EVENTS

Community News & Events

Now to May 15th: Residential burning is allowed between 8 and 4 on weekdays and 8 to noon on weekends. Burning must be constantly attended by an adult, with a water hose nearby at all times. Burn pile sizes must be no larger than 3′ X 6′ and you are only allowed to burn one pile at a time. The pile must be at least 20′ from the nearest structure.

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

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, books and crossword books. If would like to donate you can drop off at the office or if you need pick up call 702-508-9128. 

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.