By CHARLENE DEAN
PVT

The Pahrump Kiwanis will host their first New Year's Eve Party this year.

The event will start at 8 p.m., Dec. 31 in the Bob Ruud Community Center.

Corporate Secretary, Marianne Murphy said. "We are providing a smoke-free environment where people can relax and enjoy each other without having to go to a casino."

The Kiwanis members are making loads of finger foods. Murphy said, "We're having pepperoni rolls and the usual vegetable trays with dip and bowls of munchie things. One of our members is making 40 pounds of meatballs and someone else is doing little sausages. There should be plenty of food."

Dress is casual-dressy, so blue jeans and sweats won't be allowed.

The Armondo Pizzi Band will start at 9 p.m. and play through the new year. Murphy said, "They are a local group and have provided music for several events at the Preferred RV Resort behind Terribles."

Soda, beer, water and wine will be offered for sale and at midnight there will be a complimentary champagne toast. Sparkling grape juice will be served for those who do not drink.

There will be raffles held throughout the evening and random drawings for door prizes.

The proceeds from the event will go to local projects like the Salvation Army, and Special Olympics. It will also help to fund the scholarship program and building wheelchair ramps for the disabled and seniors with low income.

Tickets are $20 per person and can be purchased at Shadow Mountain Construction, Secret Sisters Boutique, Kaye's Allstate, American Family insurance or by calling 513-8952 or 209-3752


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