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October 3, 2018 ww.DesertMessenger.com 7 Quartzsite TOPS Chapter 0078 Meets at the Quartzsite Alliance Church, 720 W Desert Vista. Tues- day mornings. Weigh-ins starting at 6:30A.M. Meeting begins at 7A.M. - 8A.M. For information call Nancy at 928-210-6564. TOPS meet Updates from County Sheriff The La Paz County Sheriff's Offi ce would like to remind everyone that you can have up to date emergency information sent to your cell phone via text message by texting your zip code to 888777. This is a website called "NIXLE". We send the following type of in- formation to your cell phone: 'road closures, severe weather alerts, se- rious crime information, Amber alerts, etc. By signing up with NIXLE, we are able to communicate important in- formation to everyone quickly and effi ciently via text message. Please sign up today, the service is free. Historical Society READER'S OASIS BOOKS 690 E. Main - Quartzsite (one block east of Family Dollar) VENDORS WANTED for Quartz- site's most talked about event! Buck Connors Western Days Nov. 9, 10, 11, 2018 at Town Park. 10 x 10 $45. 10 x 20 $75. 20 x 40 Park & Sell $100. Food Vendors $100. 3 Full days of events for the whole family including Dr. Buck's Wild West Show! More details, email BuckConnorsDays@yahoo.com Application online at www.Buck- ConnorsDays.com Vendors wanted Ladies meet for Lunch monthly A group of ladies getting together to "do lunch" sounded like a great idea to organizer Lynda Goldberg and her friends last summer. Well, the ladies have been gathering the 1st Tuesday of the month for lunch at various lo- cal restaurants ever since. The ladies order off the menu and share a little bit about themselves or current events. It's been a great way for newcomers to meet others. Tuesday, NOVEMBER 6th the Ladies Lunch will again be held at Grubstake Grill at noon. The Grub- stake is located at 725 N. Central (Hwy. 95), Quartzsite. For other events check out Quartzsite Chatter on Facebook. THRIFT STORE Benefitting the La Paz County Animal Shelter in Parker Supported by your generous donations! 455 E. Main St. Quartzsite Open Tues. thru Sat. 9-3 928-927-4223 Cookie, Gail and Leroy invite you to join us at the Crawford's RV Park Jam on Wednesdays this sea- son starting at 1:00 p.m. We play Classic Country, Gospel and more in an old-fashioned circle jam. All are welcome! First jam is Nov. 7 Crawford's RV Park Jam starts Nov. 7 The fi rst monthly meeting of the Quartzsite Historical Society has been postponed until October 10th at 2 p.m. in the meeting room at the Library inside Quartzsite Town Hall. Meeting will occur on second Wednesday this month. Wanted: Retired couple interested in the history of Quartzsite to man- age the Museum and tell people about the Tyson's Well Stage Sta- tion and other points of interest in the area. Hours are Wednesday through Sunday from 10 a. m. To 4 pm, excluding holidays when the museum is closed. Docent's duties include cleaning, security, and maintenance of the museum and grounds. Light book- keeping and reporting. The couple will receive an RV spot with full hookups on the premises, with Wi- Fi plus a monthly stipend. Please call 928-502-1255 to arrange an interview. Docents wanted for the museum (928) 927-6382 AMERICAN CUSTOM TIRE INC. Auto - Light Truck - Commercial - AG - Earthmover New, Used and Retread Est. in 1972 Road Service Interstate Batteries Lube, Oil and Filter Blue Building Across from McDonalds on West Main St. ✶ Motorhome Specialists ✶ 23 Hour Commercial Service Town Manger hosts monthly public meetings Quartzsite Town Manager will hold meetings twice a month for public input. They will be held on the fi rst and third Wednesday in the Library Meeting room, starting at 2:00pm. The public is encouraged to attend. Topics will vary, however anyone may speak on any Town issue. The Library is located at 465 N. Plymouth Ave., Quartzsite. For details, contact Town Hall at 928- 927-4333. "Yesterday's the past, tomorrow's the future, but today is a gift. That's why it's called the present." ~ Bil Keane

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