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4 www.DesertMessenger.com October 19, 2022 Quartzsite Events Online: www.QuartzsiteCalendar.com Transfer station hours Dump your trash for free at the Transfer Station. Please cover your load. Quartzsite Transfer Station is now on WINTER HOURS: Sunday thru Wednesday, 7:30am to 2:30pm. The transfer station is located north of Town, just off Hwy. 95, near the Sewer Treatment Plant. For more info call the Main land- fi ll 928-916-1253 or Main offi ce at 928-854-9152. Town hosts Halloween decorating contest The FDA has extended the expiration dates of several brands of at-home COVID-19 test kits after the manufacturers provided data showing that the shelf-life is longer than was known when the test was fi rst authorized. Please see the full list of COVID-19 at-home tests kits that have had their expiration dates extended here: At-Home OTC COVID-19 Diagnostic Tests | FDA COVID-19 test dates extended 585 N. Central Quartzsite Open Mon-Fri 8-5 928-927-8787 Johnny DelPino, Owner BEST AUTO RV & TRUCK REPAIR SERVICE YOU CAN DEPEND ON! CLUTCHES PRIMARY & SECONDARY Medicare has changed. Find out how it can affect you. For FREE information, call: 1-888-348-2614 or visit MedSupBenefit.com/desert Important changes to the federal Medicare program became effective at the beginning of the year. As a result, retirees in your state may be eligible for coverage with new options. Find out if you qualify for Medicare Supplement insurance that can help limit your out-of-pocket expenses. Information will be provided by Physicians Life Insurance Company 6243_D Get the facts that matter to you: • Critical dates for Medicare eligibility • Options that can help keep more money in your pocket • Medicare benefits many retirees may not be aware of We are not connected with, nor endorsed by, the U.S. Government or the Federal Medicare Program. I understand I have no obligation. This is a solicitation of insurance. A licensed agent/producer may contact you. (MD, VA: These policies are available to people under age 65 eligible for Medicare due to a disability). (VA: For a complete description of policy exclusions, limitations, and costs or other coverage details, please contact your insurance agent or the company). Policy form number L030, L035, L036, L037, L038, F001, F002 (OK: L030OK, L035OK, L036OK, L037OK, L038OK; TN: L030TN, L035TN, L036TN, L037TN; L038TN, F001TN, F002TN; L030VA, L035VA, L036VA, L037VA, L038VA). Quartzsite Town Hall restrooms will be closed for renovations as of October 10th. The completion of the project is planned for early Novem- ber. A portable toilet and hadwash station will be available on-site. For more information contact Town Hall at 928-927-4333 x 5. Town Hall restroom renovations Town of Quartzsite will host a Halloween Decorating Contest "Show us your best creepy, spooky, festive, and fun Halloween decora- tions! Local residents and busi- nesses wishing to participate will need to submit an entry form along with a picture of their decorated home or business to communityce nter@quartzsiteaz.org by 5:00pm, October 14, 2022. Photos of the entries will be shared on the Facebook event page and voting will take place at the Quartzsite Community Center at 295 E. Chandler during regular op- erating hours. Voting will begin Oc- tober 17, 2022 and will end October 24, 2022 at 5:00pm. The residence and business with the most votes will be announced at the Town of Quartzsite Halloween bash on Oc- tober 29, 2022 at the Quartzsite Town Park Dance Slab." For more information, contact Jewel at Quartzsite Community Center at 928-927-4333 ext 404. Rock club Opens soon Quartzsite Roadrunners Gem & Mineral Club will hold their fi rst General meeting will on Thursday, October 27. The shop and classes will begin on Monday November 7. Some Classes/shops may not be available on that Monday due to a lack of foremen or instructors. Renewals will be accepted in the of- fi ce from 9-12 Monday thru Thurs- day & Fridays New memberships are Thursdays at 7:30am with General Orientation. Check the Web page for details. Visit the website at http://www.qrgmc. org/ for more information on how you can become a member and join us on all the fun! QIA opens Oct. 31 Quartzsite Improvement Associa- tion (QIA) will open October 31st. The offi ce is open Monday through Friday from 9am - noon. Bingo will be starting up Nov. 11th. Doors open at 5pm. The popular monthly Craft Show starts up on Saturday, Nov. 5th from 9am-1pm. Dances, Music Jams, Pancake Sup- pers, Classes and lots of entertain- ment happens at the QIA! Check the website, www.QIAarizo- na.org. Located at 235 E. Ironwood. Phone 928-927-6325

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