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P��� 8 LIBRARY BOOK SALE SEPT. 2 Come join us! We’re having a buck-a- of Quartzsite is planning some amaz- ing events for our community. Quartz- site is planning a yearlong party to celebrate Arizona 100th Birthday! The fun begins on the weekend of Feb. 12, 2011 and continues through February 14, 2012. The next meeting is on Thursday, Sept. 2nd - 4pm at the Senior Center. Arizona and Oregon are the only two states that became a state on Valen- tine’s Day, the Day of the Heart! The following is from the official Arizona Centennial Resource Guide: “To those who may not think that the Centennial is a priority, we respect- fully disagree. It is precisely in times of struggle that bringing people to- gether to support a common cause can be most meaningful. We need a point of pride to rally around and bring us together, and the Centennial gives us that opportunity. It is us -individuals, organizations and communities work- ing together—that make this state such CENTENNIAL MEETING SEPT. 2ND The Arizona Centennial Committee bag sale Thursday, Sept. 2 from 8am to 5pm in the Library Meeting Room. Watch for our big book sale in November! ���.D�����M��������.��� a wonderful place to live. It is us …who weave together the fabric that is the mighty spirit of Arizona.” Please join us on Thursday, Sept. 2nd at 4pm at the Senior Center, 40 Moon Mt., in Quartzsite. For more informa- tion contact Shanana “Rain” Golden- Bear, Chairperson, 541-218-2560. PNQ MEETING SEPT. 9TH - 4PM Proud Neighbors of Quartzsite is gearing up for the 2nd Annual Rockin’ in Quartzsite! Interested artists and volunteers are invited to attend the next meeting on Thursday, Sept. 9 at 4pm at the Senior Center. Last year’s event was such a success. back to the volunteers’ organizations. Hours in, points given. For more in- formation, contact S. Rain Golden- Bear, 541-218-2560. es are served Monday through Friday, 12 noon sharp. Suggested donation is only $2. Fridays at 10 am, we will be providing space for sewing, crafts and whatever your hobby is. We have donated ma- terial to make quilts for the children’s SENIOR CENTER HAPPENINGS Saturday Breakfast! Delicious Lunch- We look forward to a bigger and better season ahead! Our Volunteer Equity Program gives library and the crisis center, also cool collars for the troops. We will be doing this all summer so get out of the heat and join us on Friday mornings at the Quartzsite Senior Center. Stop by and spent some time in the S�������� 1, 2010 QCPC MEETS THURS. SEPT.16 The Quartzsite Community Prevention cool air, we have daily WiFi, cards and numerous games available so get your group together and come on down. Cof- fee, tea and water is ready at all time. •Art Guild - 1st & 3rd Thurs. 6:30 pm •Garden Club - 3rd Mondays at 4 pm •GFWC - every 4th Mondays at 7 pm •VFW Auxiliary - 3rd Tuesdays at 6:30 pm • WIC - 3rd Thursday at 9 am •Veterans Services - 3rd Tues. 9am-noon •Rock Painting - Mondays 9-11 am •AZ Centennial - 1st Thursday at 4 am •PNQ - every 2nd Thursday at 4 pm 40 Moon Mt. Quartzsite. 927-6496. ROTARY CLUB UPDATES The Quartzsite Rotary club plans are Benefiting Quartzsite’s No Kill Animal Shelter See our newly remodeled gift shop & boutique Check out our new designer jewelry! 455 E. Main St. Quartzsite Open 7 days 9-2 951-764-6072 ry meeting, please join us at Silly Al’s Pizza Tuesday 12 noon, please come early. For additional information con- tact Barbara Cowell 928-916-4222. underway for their annual mid Novem- ber through mid December Christmas Tree and Wreath raffle. The proceeds from this annual event are given in their entirety to organizations in town to help with the needs of this commu- nity. Last year the proceeds were given to the Salvation Army, the Food Bank and The Angel Tree. And, their annual Giveaway Raffle, the proceed go toward their Scholarship Fund for our local Students for Continuing Education. Other annual gifts by the Quartzsite Rotary Club are: - Dictionaries to the Quartzsite El- ementary School - Contributions to the “Rose Parade” Float Committee - And they are presently working on plans with the Town of Quartzsite and the BLM to develop “Rotary Park” on the West side of Town. Parties interest in attending a Rota- Coalition will meet on Thursday, Sept. 16th at 4pm at the Fire Station. Please join us for our discussion of upcoming events and help in our fight against substance abuse. has released their Craft Show schedule for the upcoming 2010/2011 season. The Craft shows are held the third Fri- day of each month throughout the sea- son from November through March. Plan ahead for the following dates: Nov. 19, Dec. 17, Jan. 21, Feb. 18, and March 18. Hours are Fridays 9am to 1pm. For more information visit the Quartzsite Senior Citizens Center, 40 Moon Mt. Ave. or call 928-927-6496. will hold a meeting for churches, or- ganizations, schools, etc. on Oct. 12th at 10am. The goal of this meeting is to help our signature events and or- ganizations coordinate their events and bring any new events to the table. Pretty much we want to know what events will be taking place in the up- coming year so there aren’t any sched- uling conflicts and to have an accurate calendar to market. Businesses will meet on Mon. Oct. 25th at 7pm. Loca- tions TBA. Contact Rain 541-218-2560 with questions. available here in Quartzsite at Arizona Western College. Don’t let the lack of a high school diploma stand in the way of your dreams. Call us today to find out how you can begin working toward your grade equivalency diploma, (928) 927-8299. GED @ AWC A free online GED prep program is EVENT CALENDAR PLANNING MEETINGS AZ Centennial Comm. of Quartzsite SENIOR CENTER CRAFT SHOWS The Quartzsite Senior Citizen Center Pattie’s RV Park OPEN YEAR-ROUND ~ LARGE LOTS 455 E. Main St., Quartzsite ~ Walk to shopping! ~ Propane Sales ~ Laundromat ~ RO Water ~ Thrift Shop Pets & Children Welcome! 928-927-4223 Animal Refuge Thrift Shop

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