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8 www.DesertMessenger.com January 18, 2023 The Salvation Army happenings • Birth • Obituary • Anniversary, etc. Place it FREE in the: Desert Messenger! 928-916-4235 Got something to share? Friends of the Quartzsite Food Bank update The theme of this issue is BELIEVE THERE IS GOOD IN THE WORLD. We were certainly blessed with the absolutely amaz- ing volunteers that helped with our many outreach events held in December. Thank you, Bell Ringers; Cookie, Jan, Lisa, Margaret, Sherrie, Sheryl, and money counters Bill, Faye, and Holly and those that donated to the Red Kettle Campaign. Thank you, thank you so much to all our Angel Shoppers that bought clothing, toys, book, etc. for our Angel Tree children. Thanks Elfi e Jan and her assistant Elf Sandi that wrapped and organized the gifts. Thanks Firefi ghter Savannah for assigning numbers to each family by location for distribution. We had an awesome delivery by the Brotherhood of Rogue Motorcycle Club. See picture. They picked up large boxes full of new toys and gifts from town businesses and RV parks. They were escorted by Quartzsite Fire Department that helped with the unloading of these donations. We have been blessed with the use of both QPD Command Trailer and the QFD Trailer so that our workers had a place work during the holiday season. Thanks, extended to Jack, Allan, and Bob that help with the event set up and dedicated Jack that came back early the next day to help with all the shelfi ng, tubs, and racks that needed to be sorted. Our Mr. Santa and Mrs. were so perfect in their roles. Many folks and ex- cited children were so happy to talk to Santa. We did have three dogs and their masters that sat with Santa, too. It was picture perfect for all! Our Salvation Army volunteer Elves and the guys and gals from the MC Club were amazing Santa Elves. I think the fi nal count was near 90 chil- dren that got pictures with Santa and "shopped" with an elf to pick out gifts of their choice. It was a very touching day that showed the true meaning of Christmas for all of us. Penny and her associates again from Parent's Teachers had lots of fun items for kids and their parents. Our traffi c was directed for this drive-in event by fi ve of the Desert Amateur Radio Club members. This was their fi rst year helping and they certainly did a great job with keeping fl ow of parking and directing families when it was their turn to come and see San- ta. Thank you all! We always have at home jobs for those that wish to help at home. We always have bags to lay out for appreciative Clerk Holly, simple sew repair items, cut, and staple items, etc. Let me know if you would like to be con- tacted for this assistance. Thanks Faye and Laura for helping. Please understand that our building has no windows, no air exchange ven- tilation, our aisles are tight, and we have many senior volunteers with health concerns, we will continue to require a face covering, for both us and our amazing shoppers. We will follow the local health department recommen- dation; "when indoors wear a mask". We appreciate your understanding. Lee-Ann Henle, Manager Quartzsite Salvation Army Thrift Store & Service Center 101 South Moon Mountain Avenue Store 928-927-3636, Cell 360-921-7571 DONATIONS DURING OPEN HOURS ONLY PLEASE Masks are required. Phone call for special large donation arrangements NOW ON WINTER SHOPPING HOURS Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Shopping Hours: 9:00 AM to 1PM Call for Special Needs other days Many people are facing increased costs of food, utilities, housing and other essentials In the toughest mo- ments we fi nd out what community really means. It's people coming to- gether to help each other. It's neigh- bors helping neighbors. I am continually inspired by the gen- erosity and goodwill of Quartzsite. Meet In Q is holding a $5000 Solar Insulation Raffl e Fundraiser. They will be at various events around Quartzsite or tickets available on FoodBankRaffl e.com Did you know you can gift the food bank a car or RV. You can also leave the food bank a gift of money, real estate or other items in your will, Benefi ciary Deed or even designate retirement IRA accounts or stock investments to the Friends of the Quartzsite Food Bank. You can also have a Legacy Page on our website QuartzsiteFoodBank.com. Donating makes you feel good and you will also receive an IRS tax write off or better yet an AZ Tax Credit for your donation. That is not a tax write off but a credit on your actual AZ taxes that you owe. Up to $800 of your AZ taxes that you do not have to pay. Dollar for dollar of your donations to us. Don't forget to pick up your govern- ment boxes at the Western College 1st and 3rd Mondays 8am to 12. Watch for changes in their days and times on Facebook at Yuma Com- munity Food Bank. The Quartzsite Transit bus service has free rides to the food bank, just call them at 928-927-4333 x 3 for details. Thank you for taking the time to read this. For more info or to donate go to QuartzsiteFoodBank.com Or Mail a check and make it out to: FQFB, PO Box 4671 Quartzsite, AZ 85359 Food Bank Hours Tues & Thur 8- noon at 40 N Moon Mountain. Picture Id, like a driver license needed to sign up. You may visit twice a month. Thank You from FQFB and all our hard-working volunteers. If you want to volunteer just show up at 7am Tues or Thur and come in the back gate or stop by and talk to Victor. The Quartzsite Desert Flyers Radio Control Club is putting on its annual Fun Fly Saturday February 18th, 2023. That will start at 9:00 am and continue into the afternoon. Friday night February 17th we will be "Night Flying" with lights on our airplanes, starting at sundown. Sunday morning we will have an RC Swap Meet. Everyone is invited to all three of these events. At the Saturday Fun Fly you may even get an opportunity to try fl ying an RC airplane yourself with an instructor! Jim Colwell Field is located at Quartzsite Town Park, 780 N Plymouth Ave Quartzsite. Desert Flyers host Fly-in Feb. 18

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