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690 E. Main - Quartzsite (one block east of Family Dollar)
928-927-6551
Antiques • Collectibles • Teacups & Teddy Bears
See's Candy Fundraiser for GFWC in season
455 E. Main St. Quartzsite
Open Tues. thru Sat. 9-3
928-927-4223
Friends of Quartzsite Food Bank
gets a good start with donations
Quartzsite- AZ Volunteers came together March 19th for a Beef Extravaganza
Dinner Fundraiser for the new non-profi t group, Friends of Quartzsite Food
Bank . Organizers Richard Trusty and Lois Dupre were excited to see the large
turnout to support the local food bank. Lyle and Maria Race of Lone Steer Cafe,
smoked & served the meat for the delicious Philly Cheese Steaks, Quartzsite
style; turnout was so great they almost ran out of beef. A huge thank you to Kym
Scott for the use of his wonderful building at Tyson Wells Showgrounds and to
all the wonderful volunteers who made this another successful event!
Donations check were presented to Lois & Richard during the dinner: QIA
donated $1000 (above left with Sandy Andreason, President); Southwestern
Roundup Art Show donated $700 (above right with Norm Simpson); Rotary
donated $418.92 (right with Violet Kiss & Ron Jones)
The Quartzsite Quilters
presented a check for $500 to
the newly formed non profi t
group, Friends of Quartzsite
Food Bank (photo left)
We are proud to support
this group and the essential
service they provide in the
Quartzsite area.
Photo right:
Quartzsite Quilters Club
