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10 www.DesertMessenger.com March 4, 2015 The Smoke Shop Summer Residents & Visitors Thanks for Your Continued Support! WINTER RESIDENTS & VISITORS - YOUR SUPPORT IS APPRECIATED! WINTER Hours - Oct. 1 st - April 30 th Monday - Friday 9:00 am - 6:00 pm Saturday 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Sunday Closed Paul Winer hosts special benefit concert Corner of Moon Mt. & Cowell • Quartzsite • 928-927-5400 QUARTZSITE'S ONLY YEAR ROUND SALON Sandy, Debbi, Cheyanne, Beth, Linda, Jo, Sheryl & Janna ARE BACK WELCOME BACK SNOWBIRDS! FOR ALL YOUR Hair, Massage, Manicure and Pedicure Services By Joanne Winer Local bookstore owner and mu- sician Paul Winer will be playing a special benefi t concert to raise more funds for the Q.I.A. during the Grand Gathering event March 6-8 He will be playing on Sunday, March 8 starting at 1:30 p.m. Paul has wowed audiences for many years with his own unique brand of boogie woogie and blues music, and has done several benefi t con- certs for the Q.I.A. in the past few years. He is a staunch supporter of the Q.I.A. and knows how impor- tant it is to help them make enough funds to keep all their activities go- ing throughout the winter months. Paul will be accompanied for this concert by Phoenix trombone, trumpet and tuba virtuoso Buddy Apfel, who has played with him at the Q.I.A., Senior Center and Party in the Park over the years. They love playing together and have a great time as well!! Tickets for this concert will be available at the door and are only $7.00 per person as a special price for the Grand Gathering. Be sure to get there early and get a good seat for this great musical perfor- mance!! For more information, please call 928-927-6551 or the Q.I.A. at 928-927-6325. Quartzsite Art Guild is pleased to announce awards given out for Art Work at the January 9 & 10th Fine Art Show. Best of Show Awards: 1st Prize went to Mary Reno Sper- ring for her painting "Arizona Family" 2nd place went to Oney Budge for her painting, "Dreams Come True." The People's Choice Awards: 1st Prize - Mary Reno Sperring for "Arizona Family" Quartzsite Art Guild awards 2nd Prize - Oney Budge for Wolf Kiss Artist's Peer Award went to Ron Stoltz. The Guild gave out Certifi cates of Appreciation to: Mark Goldberg, Nan Burrows, Dorian Faye, George Wonenberg, Diana & Bill Houghton. It takes a team effort to set up and put on an event like the "Quartzsite Art Guild's Fine Art Show." Thank You also to the volunteers at the Senior Center for their hard work. Support the American Red Cross and become an everyday hero TUCSON, Ariz. — In honor of Red Cross Month in March, the Ameri- can Red Cross encourages people to uncover their inner hero and donate blood or platelets, volunteer their time or sign up to organize a blood drive. Since 1943, every president has designated March as Red Cross Month to recognize how the Red Cross helps people down the street and across the country. "The everyday heroes are those who donate blood, volunteer, take a lifesav- ing class, host a blood drive or make a fnancial contribution to help neighbors here in the Lewis and Clark region and across the nation," said Michelle Kelch, Community CEO of the Arizona Blood Services Region. "We thank and honor these everyday heroes who support the Red Cross." The Red Cross couldn't fulfi ll its mis- sion without people who are dedicated blood donors, platelet donors and volunteers. People also can become everyday heroes by hosting a SleevesUp virtual blood drive or creating a team via the Blood Donor App. SleevesUp provides an easy way for Red Cross supporters to encourage those in their networks to give blood or platelets to honor someone's life, celebrate a special oc- casion or simply bring people together to help save lives. Campaigns can be created online at redcrossblood.org/ SleevesUp. The Blood Donor App allows indi- viduals to fi nd a local blood or plate- let donation opportunity, schedule appointments and track their dona- tion history. Plus, it lets users create teams and recruit friends and family to roll up a sleeve with them. The Blood Donor App is available for download by texting BLOODAPP to 90999 or by visiting redcrossblood.org/BloodApp. "It doesn't take superpowers to be a hero for a patient in need – just a little time," added Kimberly Houk, Red Cross spokesperson. Blood donors with all blood types, particularly O negative, A negative and B negative, and platelet donors are encouraged to make an appointment to give. How to donate blood Simply download the American Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) to make an appointment or for more informa- tion. All blood types are needed to ensure a reliable supply for patients. A blood donor card or driver's license or two other forms of identifi cation are required at check-in. Individuals who are 17 years of age (16 with parental consent in some states), weigh at least 110 pounds and are in generally good health may be eligible to donate blood. High school students and other donors 18 years of age and younger also have to meet certain height and weight requirements. About the American Red Cross The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides emotional sup- port to victims of disasters; supplies about 40 percent of the nation's blood; teaches skills that save lives; provides international humanitarian aid; and supports military members and their families. The Red Cross is a not-for- profi t organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to perform its mis- sion. For more information, please visit redcross.org or visit us on Twitter at @RedCross. March is Red Cross Month

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