Don’t miss the Pahrump Community Christmas Tree Lighting
An annual tradition that has become a much-loved opener for the Christmas season in Pahrump will continue once again this year, with valley residents invited to bundle up the family and head out for the Community Christmas Tree Lighting.
Hosted each year the Saturday after Thanksgiving, the 2024 tree lighting ceremony is set for Nov. 30 at the southwest corner of the Pahrump Nugget parking lot.
“There will be caroling, cookies, cocoa and more, organized for the community by Karen Jackson of KNYE Radio,” Maddie Miller of Southern Nye County Search and Rescue detailed. “The Christmas Tree Lighting is set for 6 p.m.”
However, attendees will want to ensure they arrive a bit early if they want their youngsters to be involved in the excitement and anticipation of a special guest appearance by Santa Claus, which will be facilitated by both search and rescue and Pahrump Valley Fire and Rescue.
“Our search and rescue team also plans to repeat last year’s performance, where it was announced at approximately 5:45 p.m. to the gathering crowd that Santa had become lost up in the pass and rescue was on the way,” Miller reported. “We’ll come back right after the tree is lit, with Santa safely aboard a full-sized Pahrump Valley Fire and Rescue fire engine. It was a huge hit last year!”
Contact reporter Robin Hebrock at rhebrock@pvtimes.com
Give back during the season of gratitude
Karen Jackson of KNYE Radio will be holding her annual food drive ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday and anyone who can chip in, either big or small, is encouraged to make a contribution.
The food drive is set for Saturday, Nov. 23 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and the location, in front of Albertsons grocery store, will make it quite convenient. Donors can pop in the store and purchase a few goods to help out or simply bring items they have at home that could help fill the stomachs of locals this year.
All of the donations will be given to the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #10054 and three local church food banks for distribution to the community.
"Please bring whatever you can!" Jackson urged.
