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P��� 8 Quartzsite will be hosting a Karaoke Con- test fundraiser on Friday, Oct. 8th at Silly Al’s Pizza from 7:30pm - 8:30pm. $5 entry fee, with chance to win prizes! There’s also a raffle for some wonderful prizes donated by local businesses! For more information, or to donate, contact Michelle Lukkasson at 928-308-0011. 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, Oct. 7 - 4pm at the Se- nior Center. Arizona and Oregon are the only two states that became a state on Valen- tine’s Day, the Day of the Heart! The MOBILE FOR SALE #34 Mountain Quail Mobile Home Park Quartzsite, furnished, 24’ x 12’ covered porch. Rent paid thru Dec. 2010 $17,500 928-927-5075 or 541-301-4303 Arizona Community Health Care Edward H. Kowaleski, M.D. Board Certified Family Practitioner NOW ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS MOST INSURANCE PLANS ACCEPTED. NEW LOCATION Palm Plaza 255 N. Central Quartzsite, AZ 85346 OPEN FRIDAYS & SATURDAYS 928-927-4226 N Palo Verde x Main St. CENTENNIAL MEETING OCT. 7TH, 4PM The Arizona Centennial Committee KARAOKE CONTEST FRI. OCT. 8, 7:30 The Arizona Centennial Committee of ���.D�����M��������.��� 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 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. JUNKIE JUNCTION GARAGE SALE The Quartzsite Senior Center will be holding another indoor/outdoor ga- rage sale on Friday & Saturday, Oct. 8 & 9, from 7am-1pm. There will be a concession stand open both days, serving delicious foods for the public. Clean out those closets! Spaces are available for rent, $10/ two tables indoors, $5/two tables out- doors. To reserve your space contact PJ Bettman at 928-785-2739. PNQ MEETING OCT. 14TH - 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, Oct. 14th 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. NEW JAM AT ALLIANCE CHURCH There is a new Gospel Accoustic Jam beginning on Tuesday nights at 6:30pm. Bring your songs and join in the fun at the Quartzsite Alliance Church at the Fellowship Hall, Vista Lane, Quartzsite. SENIOR CENTER HAPPENINGS Saturday Breakfast! Delicious Lunch- viding space for sewing, crafts and whatever your hobby is. We have do- nated material to make quilts for the children’s library and the crisis center, also cool collars for the troops. Join us on Monday mornings at the Quartzsite Senior Center. Stop by and spent some time in the Mondays at 10 am, we will be pro- es are served Monday through Friday, 12 noon sharp. Suggested donation is only $2. We look forward to a bigger and better season ahead! Our Volunteer Equity Program gives O������ 6, 2010 •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 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. COALITION MEETS The Quartzsite Community Prevention Coalition will meet on Thursday, Oct. 21 at 10am at the Fire Station. Please join us for our discussion of upcom- ing events and help in our fight against substance abuse. 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 times. •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 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. LAPTOP CLEANING AND OPTIMIZING Virus and Malware removal, plus protection and optimization. Keep your system clean and protected. Optimization allows more system efficiency and speed. “If I can’t fix it...you don’t pay!” Call for appt. & rates today! Have five cleanings get the sixth for free! Send a friend get $5.00 dollars cash or credit. Randall Strong • 928- 927-9139 www.LaptopCleanandOptimized.com SENIOR CENTER CRAFT SHOWS The Quartzsite Senior Citizen Center 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- Hwy. 95 N. Central