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P��� 10 Around Town Coffee With Cops Aug. 3rd, 8am Quartzsite Police Department in- vites you to Town Hall for “Coffee with Cops” on the first Wednesday of each month from 8am-9am. ...and donuts, too! Join Quartzsite Police Chief Jeff Gilbert and Quartzsite Police offi- cers on the first Wednesday of each month! Here’s your chance to bring your questions and concerns to the Quartzsite Police Department. For more information call the station at 928-927-4644. Cruise In Aug. 6 - 7pm The next Cruise-in will be held this Saturday, Aus. 6th, now at 7pm due to the summer heat. Come out and see some great vintage and antique vehicles at Quick Check Shell Sta- tion, corner of Main & Hwy. 95. There are some great deals on hot dogs for only 50 cents, plus drinks and ice cream specials too! ���.D�����M��������.��� Dessert Social Wed. Evenings Main St. Eatery hosts a Dessert Social fundraiser on Wednesday nights from 6-8pm. Aug. 3rd benefits Operation Hero Comfort. Aug. 10th benefits the GFWC Quartzsite Women’s Club. Aug. 17th benefits Friends of the Library. Aug. 24th benefits the Garden Club. Aug. 30th Queen of Peace Catholic Church. Come visit with neighbors and enjoy a delightful dessert for only $2.50. Eatery is located at 205 E. Main Parking is west of the laun- dromat. Call Michelle Lukkasson to have your organization participate at 928-308-0011. Community Fun Day Sat. Aug. 13 Cenpatico and the Quartzsite Sub- stance Abuse Prevention Coalition are sponsoring a Community Fun Day at the Park on Saturday, August 13, from 4:30-6:30pm. There will be lots of fun for the whole family with water slides, and water activities for kids of all ages. Root beer floats available for purchase for only $1! Bring your chairs and blan- kets for a fun day at the Football Field (on the cool grass)! Senior Center OPEN for Summer Senior Center (928) 927-6496 40 Moon Mountain Ave. Quartzsite Come Join Us Mon-Fri, 9 to 3 Lunch Mon-Fri at Noon $3 Dona- tion. We would like to start a Wii Bowling League and would like to start a Wii Fitness Program Cards & Games available every day Jigsaw Puzzles & Books to trade • Indoor Helicopter flying Wed & Fri. 9-11:30 AM •Art Guild- 1st & 3rd Thurs. 6:30 PM •GFWC - Every 4th Mon. 7PM •VFW Auxiliary- 1st Tues. 6:30PM •WIC- 3rd Thurs. 9AM •Veterans Services- 3rd Tues. 9:30- Noon •Painting- Every Friday 9-11 AM •AZ Centennial- 1st Thurs. 4PM •PNQ- Every 2nd Thurs. 4PM 928-927-6496. New Animal Shelter hours Patty Patton, of Paw Power Animal Shelter, announced that the shelter will be going to BY APPOINTMENT ONLY hours for the summer. For more information or for an appoint- ment, call Patty at 928-916-0657. Food Bank The Quartzsite Food Bank is open Tues. and Thurs. from 8am –noon. The food bank is located on Moon Mountain, just north of the Senior Center Must have AZ ID and be from La Paz County to meet the income re- quirements. Donations are needed and can be dropped off during business hours. When shopping, just pick up a can or two extra to help others. A����� 3, 2011 Attn. Parents, Business Owners, and Community: Help a Child with the 6 Pillars of Character Quartzsite Elementary School teach- es a social skills program centered around the Six Pillars of Character. These elements are a major part of your child’s personal development. The 6 Pillars include Responsibility, Respect, Caring, Fairness, Citizen- ship and Trustworthiness. During the summer please continue to support the use of these pillars in everyday life. Parents and Commu- nity partners can find coupons for the Six Pillars of Character available in the Desert Messenger Newspaper throughout the summer. Coupons may be turned in at “The Eater” lo- cated at 205 E. Main St., Quartzsite. The children with the most coupons will be presented with a prize at the September 12th Council Meeting. Please help our youth develop the skills they need to thrive in our evolv- ing society. Thank You Janet Collier Dance the Pounds Away! Zumba fitness classes with Kathy O’Campo continue at the AWC Quartzsite Learning Center. Class dates are as follows: August 2nd – August 25th, August 30th – September 22nd. Classes meet on Tuesday & Thursdays from 6p.m. to 7:15pm. For more information call the Quartzsite Learning Center at (928) 927-8299, or, simply stop by and register, 695 N. Kofa Ave. in Quartzsite! OPEN ALL SUMMER! Sandy and Debbie are available FULL SERVICE SALON 735 W. Cowell, Quartzsite 928-927-5400 for all your hair needs. We will also have pedicures and manicures avail- able this summer and one of the new- est services for nail enhancement, THE NAIL SHELLAC SYSTEM. If you have thin nails that break easily, peal and curl, give the shellac system a try. No harsh smells, just strong beautiful nails. Call for an appointment!