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June 12, 2013 Parker Library Summer Programs Programs for Summer 2013 at the Parker Public Library All Library programs are free. Library card fees waived during the summer for those who participate in any of the programs. Cactus Junction Story Time For ages 0-5. Stories, crafts, songs, games. Every Tuesday, 10:00 – 11:00 Summer Reading Program "Dig Into Reading" For ages 5-12. Stories, crafts, songs, games, read 5 books and get a prize from the treasure chest. Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, starting June 11 – 20, 2:00 – 3:00 There will be a grand prize at the end of the summer for the children who read the most books. Kids ages 5 to 8 will have a chance to win a Disney Jonas Brothers Karaoke System with Microphone. Kids ages 9-12 may be able to win an iPod Shuffle with iTunes gift card. Dig Into Art A different Arts & Crafts project every week. Every Wednesday from June 26 to July 24, 2:00 – 3:00 Food Handler Classes La Paz County Health Dept. provides Food Handler Classes in Quartzsite. The classes are held on Wednesdays. In December and January, the Department adds Friday classes to the schedule. UPCOMING QUARTZSITE Teen Summer Book Club Book discussions, movies, other activities. The teen who reads the most books will be awarded a Kindle Fire. Every Monday, June 10 – 22, 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm Essays for Backpacks The library will be awarding backpacks filled with school supplies to kids ages 6 to 17. All they have to do to earn them is write an essay about "Why the Library is important to me, my family, and the community." Essays may be turned in to the library from July 1 to July 11. The ten best essays will be awarded the backpacks on July 15. Adult Summer Reading Program For those who are 18 years and older, beginning June 1 through Aug. 30, read a book and win a chance to win a large gift basket filled with wonderful goodies. Enter as many times as you'd like. Also, the adult who reads the most books will win a Kindle Paperwhite with Wi-Fi. Pick up your entry blanks starting on June 1 at the Parker Library. To sign up for any of these programs, please call the Library at 928-669-2622 or stop by the Parker Library at 1001 Navajo Ave. Hours are Monday through Thursday 10am - 7pm. Closed Friday through Sunday. Recycle... adds up! it all Recycle your empty inket cartridges and used cell phones! All Classes are held at the Senior Center NO TONERS, PLEASE The food handler card must be obtained annually. For more information contact the Health Dept. at 1112 Joshua Ave. Parker. 928-669-1100. Fire restrictions in effect across Arizona "Know Before You Go!" PHOENIX - Memorial Day weekend marks the start of the summer recreation season. Each year, thousands of people enjoy activities such as hiking, camping, picnicking, OHV driving, when they visit their favorite outdoor places in Arizona. Fire restrictions assist in reducing the chances and damages of human caused fires and ensure there are enough firefighting resources to respond quickly to keep fires small. Know before you go, so you can take the right equipment and supplies. Continued dry conditions and an increase in wildfire activity throughout Arizona have led to the issuance of Fire Restrictions in areas of the state. Individual land management agencies, as well as some counties and municipalities, have determined that Fire Restrictions would be in the interest of public safety. Most wildfires are human-caused and are started from untended campfires, smoldering cigarettes and sparks from engines. To help prevent wildfires, please: Never use Fireworks. All fireworks, including sparklers, are not allowed on public lands. A small spark at the wrong time could cause a devastating wildfire. In general, the following areas have entered into Fire Restrictions. Check with each area directly for more detailed information. Areas currently not under restrictions may enter restrictions later in the summer. All State Trust Lands in Arizona All National Forests in Arizona – Apache-Sitgreaves, Coconino, Coronado, Kaibab, Prescott, and Tonto National Parks in southern Arizona – Chiricahua National Monument, Coronado National Memorial, and Ft. Bowie National Historic Site All Fish & Wildlife Service Lands/Refuges except Buenos Aires National Wildlife Refuge Most BLM public lands with the exception of Arizona Strip District lands north of the Colorado River Most BIA, Indian Trust and Tribal lands, with the exception of the Hopi Tribe and Tohono O'odham Nation More localized and specific contact and fire restriction information can be found at the sources listed below. Fire Restrictions Hotline 1-877-864-6985 Arizona Fire Prevention & Informationhttp://wildlandfire.az.gov Quartzsite Radio DATES: Call 669-1100 or details 17 www.DesertMessenger.com DROP OFF LOCATIONS: • Horizon Community Bank • Quartzsite Library • Senior Center Sponsored by Proud • General Store Neighbors of Quartzsite • Business Chamber KBUX 94.3 FM http://kbuxradio.com • Quartzsite's Favorite "CLASSIC HITS" • Local Information • Weather • 24 Hours Day / 7 Days Week! 928-927-5111 First locally-owned and operated music station in Quartzsite, Arizona. 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