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December 21, 2011 Meet AWC Instructor Mark Goldberg Quartzsite - After 30+ years work- ing as a City Planner for the cities of San Dimas, California and Hemet, California, Mark Goldberg retired and now happily devotes time to his many hobbies which previously had taken a "back seat" to work and volunteer commitments. Mark has always en- joyed teaching and creative endeavors and likes working with his hands with a wide variety of materials and media. His educational background includes an Associate De- gree in Engineering/Ar- chitecture and a Bachelor Degree in Urban Planning with a minor in Art. He is the founding president of the Hemet Library Foun- dation, a past president (2008) of the Hemet Val- ley Art Association, and a member of the Quartzsite Art Guild. Mark's numerous hobbies and talents include: photography, astronomy, computer graphics, watercolor/acryl- ic/oil painting, sketching, mechani- cal drawing, lapidary, silver and gold jewelry fabrication and casting, wood- working, ceramics, upholstery, leaded glass, resins, gourd carving and deco- rating, kite fabrication and flying. He is also musically inclined and enjoys playing the ukulele, banjo, keyboard, 8-string guitar, autoharp, Q-Chord, Theremin, and hammer and dulcimer. This is Mark's second season as an associate instructor with the Arizona Western College Quartzsite Learning Center (AWC). He is offering sev- eral unique and fun Life Enrichment classes beginning in January. Each class has four meetings. Wonders of the Night Sky is for those of you who have sat in your lawn chair and looked up at the myriad of stars here in the clear desert skies at night and won- dered what you were looking at. You www.DesertMessenger.com will find out and be able to identify constellation and other sky objects to impress your friends at the campfire. Instruction will include some lecture, as well as field trips to view the night sky with the naked eye, binoculars, and a computer-guided telescope. This class starts January 9th, Mon- days, 7-9 p.m.; or January 11th, Wednesdays, 7-9 p.m. Oil Painting, for any skill level, covers the basics of oil painting including composi- tion, color, and techniques. Students bring their own mate- rials. The class starts January 12th, Thurs- days, 6-9:30 p.m. Art Lab provides the time which you never seem to set aside, to work on your art projects of any type… with expert, indi- vidual advice and assis- tance, available at your request! The class begins Janu- ary 9th, Mondays, 9- 11 a.m. Beginning Wood Carving is a chance for you to try wood carving through instruction on several simple, hands-on projects. Basic techniques, tools, and layout will be taught. Some simple tools are required. Wood carv- ing starts January 11th, Wednesdays, 9-11 a.m. These and other life enrichment courses offered at the Arizona Western College Quartzsite Learning Center are casual, short courses designed for your Handyman!! Very, very handy! 32 years experience Call Jim 616-726-0350 CRAFTS & YARN We're looking forward to seeing all our friends and customers! Tyson Wells Space #11 • Arlene & Dale 605-390-6379 JOSEPH BRUNO • BACK FLOW SPECIALIST 115 N. Emelia, PO Box 581, Quartzsite ABPA Certified No. 29-00027 RV & TRUCK REPAIR BEST AUTO SERVICE YOU CAN DEPEND ON! 585 N. Central Quartzsite Open Mon-Fri 8-5 NOW OPEN! Same Location! Lots of New Items! 928-927-8787 Johnny DelPino, Owner $15 OFF any A/C Service or Inspection COUPON T$20 Rotate and Balance of Must present coupon at time of work • Expires 1/15/12 ires on any car or light truck (up to 3/4 ton) 928-916-4965 775-790-3260 enjoyment of subjects which you have always wanted to explore. Enrollment at the college is simple, and everyone is welcome, regardless of scholastic background. The college will be closed for winter break from December 16th to January 2nd. Stop by after we reopen on Janu- ary 3rd to sign up, ask questions, or just get a tour of the facility. You can meet Mark Goldberg and other associate instructors at our Instructor Meet & Greet on January 5th from 4-5p.m. The Quartzsite Learning Center is located at 695 N. Kofa Ave. in Quartz- site, AZ. We can be reached by tele- phone at (928) 927-8299. We hope you'll join us this winter season for a life enriching experience! NEED CASH? Jim Buys GOLD! Broken Jewelry, Old Teeth, Coins, Nuggets, etc. Across from McDonald's • Quartzsite Page 31 WWW.DESERTMESSENGER.COM for Deadline Schedule and Current Rate Card. Ironwood Accounting 225 Central Blvd North of Horizon Community Bank P O Box 4389 Quartzsite, AZ 85359 ACCOUNTING- (QuickBooks) Accounts Payable (Including 1099's) Accounts Receivable Payroll (including W-2s) Management/Financial Reports TAX – Business & Individual NOTARY/FAX/COPIES UPS & FedEx Shipping 928-927-8543 (office) 928-550-7020 (fax) Email: ironwoodaccounting@yahoo.com Local Resident! Serving Quartzsite area!