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Pahrump community Christmas tree taking shape

David Jacobs/Pahrump Valley Times The community Christmas tree is shown being out together on Monday outside the Pahrump Nugget hotel and casino. Valley Communications Association crews are leading the effort.

David Jacobs/Pahrump Valley Times Crews with Valley Communications Association are leading the effort to assemble the community Christmas tree. In this photo, Chuck Cann, an outside plant technician with Valley Communications, is shown working on the tree.

David Jacobs/Pahrump Valley Times A member of the Valley Communications Association team is shown preparing for installation a part of the community Christmas tree. A lighting ceremony is planned for Saturday evening.

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By David Jacobs Pahrump Valley Times

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Pahrump’s Community Christmas Tree was taking shape Monday outside the Pahrump Nugget Hotel Casino.

Valley Communications Association crews were leading the effort.

The tree lighting is set for 6 p.m. Saturday outside the Nugget, 681 S. Highway 160. Tree decorating starts at 10 a.m. Saturday.

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