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10 www.DesertMessenger.com February 17, 2021 www.QuartzsiteVideos.com Watch Quartzsite Council meetings @ WE HAVE GREAT LUNCH MENUS, serving at 12 noon sharp! Suggested donation is only $3.50. There's cards, books, games, puzzles, Wi-Fi available. Community Services, Volunteers Needed! Come join the fun at Quartzsite SENIOR Center 40 Moon Mountain Ave. For more information call 928-927-6496 Senior Center open all year! Monday - Friday, 9am – 3pm February holidays BBB offers virtual Veterans Event offering resources for entrepreneurs By Jackie Deal February is sort of a blah month. Winter excitement has grown old and spring isn't about to spring and so here we are. Bur did you know? There are some really neat holidays in February? Come on, let's take a look at some of them and maybe even celebrate! First off (we've already missed it) is "Spunky Old Broads day". This very special day was created by Dr. Gayle Carson in 2002. She started it because she found that once a woman hit 50, she was almost in- visible. Fifty? What about those of us who are 60, 70, 80 plus: we're not just invisible we're nonexis- tent? If you're interested, she has a monthly newsletter. Technically, to participate in National Shower with a Friend Day, you have to take a shower. Now for many of us with little din- ky R.V. showers, taking a shower with a friend would be quite an adventure. However, it is perfectly okay to take a bath with a friend; maybe taking a bath with a friend would be even more fun than a shower. If you try it, let me know. "Eat Ice Cream For Breakfast Day, this special day was created out of sheer winter boredom in the 1960s. A mom in Rochester, NY. decided it was time to give her kids some- thing to look forward to. So, she created this day for her two young boys. Now with Covid and the kids staying home, this might be a great idea. Come to think of it, some of us grouchy old broads and guys might enjoy it too. After all, don't we all like ice cream? "Cheer Up A Grouch Day": We've all been grouchy at one time or other. And I'm sure you know some people who are grouchy all the time. No, don't start nam- ing names, that wouldn't be nice, besides we don't have that much time! Just fi nd someone who is in a grouchy mood today and practice on them. There's plenty of grouch- es out there to practice on. "International Dog Biscuit Ap- preciation Day" is a day for the dogs. I mean, have you ever tried eating a dog biscuit? Who can re- ally appreciate the true value of a dog biscuit but a dog? And, it will defi nitely be his day, when you give him some extra tasty dog biscuits. Today's Quote: "Dogs are not our whole life, but they make our lives whole." - - Roger Caras "Lame Duck Day" is quote, "A day to celebrate political losers; any politician who's term is coming to an end because they were not re- elected, or are choosing not to run for re-election…"And you thought this was a day about birds! Then of course there is "Sticky Bun Day", oowie, gooie good! Just watch it if you're eating out in pub- lic with folks you'd like to impress. And after the sticky buns have their day, we have "Sweet Potato Day". Why sweet potatoes are singled out for honor I'm not sure. Maybe plain old white potatoes have their day another month. So take your pick, don't worry about what day is appropriate, just take any old day and CELEBRATE! Phoenix, AZ - To ensure veterans have equal access to the resources and tools needed to create a thriv- ing business, Better Business Bu- reau Serving the Pacifi c Southwest (BBB) is hosting the second annual Veteran Ventures presented by Go- Daddy. The event is planned for those who currently own or have an interest in starting a business, want to gain new skills or are seek- ing veteran resources. Attendees will have an opportunity to receive a free website from BBB and Go- Daddy and other raffl e prizes. Multiple sessions will feature pre- sentations from The Reveille Foun- dation, Arizona State University's Pat Tilman Veterans Center and J. Orin Edson Entrepreneurship and Innovation Institute. The no-cost virtual event will be held on Tuesday, March 2 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. MST. Registra- tion is required and more details, including the agenda can be found at bbbsummits.com. This event is the fi rst of a three-part series of summits uplifting veter- ans, international, and women en- trepreneurs. Visit BBB's website for future events. https://www.bbb. org/local-bbb/bbb-serving-the-pa- cifi c-southwest/events BBB encourages businesses to op- erate with integrity and helps con- sumers make wise marketplace de- cisions. Our innovative approach to business growth provides the tools that companies and entrepreneurs need to build better businesses. By working side by side with industry experts, we unite with a common goal. Become BBB Accredited and join our mission to create a commu- nity of trust. Updates from La Paz 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 NIX- LE, we are able to communicate important information to everyone quickly and effi ciently via text mes- sage. Please sign up today, the ser- vice is free. FREE CLASSIFIEDS Desert Messenger offers FREE Classifi ed Ads! HERE'S THE SMALL PRINT: Items for sale under $1000. Private Party Only. 1 per month. Yard/Ga- rage/Craft Sales, Wanted, Give-a-ways, Free, Lost & Found, etc. (non-commercial) For more information, contact Rain at 928-916-4235 or Email: Editor@DesertMessenger.com DEADLINE : WED FEB. 24 TH for march 3 rd edition Desert Messenger News Email: editor@DesertMessenger.com 928-916-4235 www.DesertMessenger.com

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