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August 14, 2013 3 www.DesertMessenger.com Calling all crafters By Joanne Winer The Quartzsite Business Chamber of Commerce will be sponsoring its 2nd annual Santa's Workshop Arts and Crafts Festival again this year at Tyson Wells Showgrounds. The event will be held on November 30 and December 1--a two day show. Last year's event was very successful and it promises to be even bigger and better this year. The show is for handmade items only, no vendors or suppliers. The theme of the show is Santa's Workshop, but not all the crafts have to be Christmas related. Crafters are asked to decorate their tables if possible and have tablecloths that reach the floor. Please be sure to bring your own chairs and tables. The cost of the festival will be a $25.00 donation that will cover both days. Each participant is also asked to donate one handcrafted item that can be raffled off during the event. Each space is 10 x 10 on the inside walls of the building, and around the building--the middle of the inside will have spaces 12 x 8 to accommodate foot traffic in the aisles. Names are now being taken for spaces, with preference given to indoor spaces for participants from last year, so there is limited amount of indoor spaces, but lots of outdoor areas are available. Applications will be available soon, and must be filled out and returned as soon as possible to reserve your space. The Business Chamber is sending out flyers and applications to every chamber and visitor's center in the southwest, as well as several places in California near here. They are hoping to bring in many more crafters to the festival, and more visitors to see what is available for that great gift to yourself or your family and friends. If you want to have some great fun, and like to do crafting, please join in and be part of this wonderful Arts and Crafts Festival. For further information, please call 928-927-9321. PUBLIC NOTICE: "The Quartzsite Town Council will convene a Special Meeting on August 13, 2013 at 6:30pm to provide a presentation of the proposed sewer rate change; conduct a question and answer session; and receive comments on the proposed change. Anyone present who wishes to speak may do so; comments will be taken into consideration by the Council. "Due to the newspaper notice regarding the proposed sewer rate change not having been published, the August 13,2013 Public Hearing scheduled for 6:30pm will be continued until August 30,2013 at 6:30pm as a Special Meeting of the Quartzsite Town Council." Editor's Note: "Phoenix residents have the fifth-lowest water and sewer bill of the nation's 20 largest cities, at $58.46 per month for single family residences ($37.75 for water, $20.71 for sewer) with no increases for fiscal 2013-2014." Source: http://phoenix.gov DENTURES $350 Full Set (replacement) • US Military trained w/ 30 plus years experience • Implant Dentures Available • Partials starting at $175 http://www.DLSAZ.com QUARTZSITE SNOWBIRD SPECIAL: Same Day Dentures and 1 Hour Reline/Repairs!! Dental Laboratory Service Call: 623-444-4013 • Goodyear, AZ Seeking artists for rock painting Proud Neighbors of Quartzsite is getting ready to host their 5th Annual Rockin' in Quartzsite in cooperation with The Grand Gathering! There are some exciting changes to the schedule this year to allow more time for snowbird artists, who want to participate, to return to town. This year, artists will be able to work on their Rock Art Pieces at their location of choice from late October to midNovember. The Theme this year is "The GRANDeur of Arizona." Local Businesses ("Foster Parents") sponsor the Rock Art during the winter season, from November thru the first of March, 2014. Residents and tourists enjoy following the "Rock Map" published in Desert Messenger each issue, voting for the People's Choice Award at each location. If you fall in love with a Rock Art Piece, be sure to attend famous "Rock Auction" which will take place at The GRAND Gathering Senior Fair on Saturday, March 8th, 2014 at Quartzsite Town Park. Artist applications will be printed in the September issues of Desert Messenger. For more information, contact Shanana Rain Golden-Bear at 928-916-4235 or visit www.proudneighbors.com. Experienced HANDYMAN Residential and RV Plumbing & Electrical Service & Repair. Minor Carpentry & Yard Work. All Work Guaranteed - FREE Estimates! • Qtz. Business Licensed Call Bud 928-583-3905 PUBLIC NOTICE Need Cash? Jim Buys in Quartzsite! We pay top dollar for: Scrap Gold, Gold Coins, Dental Gold, All gold Marked 10K, 14K, 18K Foreign coins, Silver coins, Old U. S. Coins, Proof Sets. All Type Coins, Old U.S. and Foreign Paper Money, Famous Autographs. OPEN 7 da a we ys ek! JIM BUYS GOLD Conveniently Located Directly across from McDonald‛s in Quartzsite! OPEN YEAR ROUND! 1240 W. MAIN ST. • QUARTZSITE, ARIZONA