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8 www.DesertMessenger.com November 18, 2015 "Passport to Adventure," Passports are available FREE at Cham- bers of Commerce and participating businesses throughout La Paz County. By attending 'Stampable Events' over the 2015-2016 winter season (from October through mid-March), you can become eligible prizes to be awarded at the La Paz County Fair in March, 2016 (you need not be present to win). www.LaPazCountyPassport.com CUSTOM MADE PET ACCESSORIES The Pet Patio ~ Ray & Verna Maurer EASY TO FIND! Tyson Wells Space 29 Full line of nylon products and comfort harnesses, fleece coats, dog boots, doggles, etc. 661-428-3499 or 206-890-1696 HOLLYWOOD PETS Pamper your pet in our state-of-the-art fully mobile grooming parlor Mobile Grooming Professionally groomed by Robin Barbour Award winning groomer! 25 years experience! Best Rates in Town! 218-256-6923 WE'RE BACK! TYSON RV PARK on W. Main ROCKS IN MY HEAD The World's Greatest Rock, Prospecting & Outdoor Education Company RICE RANCH SPACE A37 Quartzsite, AZ OPEN Nov. thru March GOLD, SILVER, BUY & SELL Unique Rocks & Fossils Cabs - Rough - Slabs METEORITES-PETRIFIED WOOD Dino Bone & Mammoth Ivory Animal Parts & Leather Native American Artifacts Jewelry - Supplies - Beads GOLD PROSPECTING ROCKHOUNDING - LAPIDARY New-Used-Parts-Supplies Books-Maps-Local Site Info CONSIGNMENTS - RENTALS CLASSES - DEMOS QUARTZSITE PROSPECTING T-Shirts, Totebags, & More! Outdoor & Emergency Supplies EQUIPMENT RENTAL Specializing in Unusual & Hard to Find Items www.RocksInMyHead.com 605-376-8754 The new Quartzsite Area Chamber of Commerce & Tourism is proud to announce our participation as a Neighborhood Champion for "Small Business Saturday®" which is set for Saturday, Nov. 28. This is a day to celebrate and sup- port our small, local businesses in Quartzsite and all they do for our community. When we shop local we support the businesses owned by our friends and neighbors. We contribute to the investment in our community. An article published by the American Independent Business Alliance indi- cates that "for every dollar we spend locally, three dollars comes back to our community". Small Businesses are also more likely to donate to local charities, sports teams and non-prof- its. They, like you, are invested in our community. Small Business Satur- day is our chance to thank our small businesses for all that they do for us through out each year. Please join us this Shop Small Satur- day Nov. 28 from 8am-10am at the Quartzsite Area Chamber of Com- merce & Tourism office for our first ever Shop Small Saturday kick-off Small Business Saturday Nov. 28 breakfast. The newly renovated build- ing is located directly across from McDonald's at 1240 W. Main Street. Be sure to pick up your FREE "Shop Small" Canvas Shopping bag (while sup- plies last) as you are enjoying your FREE coffee and pastry at the kick-off event. Also learn how to play Shop Small Self- ie! We encourage shoppers to take a selfie photo with items purchased dur- ing Small Business Saturday. Post your photos on Facebook and/or Twitter using the hashtag #ShopSmallQuartz- site to be entered into the drawing for prizes, including a Fire Kindle and the new Quartzsite-opoly Game! Enjoy visiting your favorite local Quartzsite businesses and start your Holiday shopping off right this season by giving back to our community. Be sure to visit Santa's Workshop Arts & Crafts Festival for great deals too! Don't forget to take a lunch or dinner break from all that shopping as well and enjoy a meal at one of our great Quartzsite restaurants. Never has giving back to the com- munity been more fun! We hope to see everyone out this Holiday season shopping small, and shopping in Quartzsite! QACC&T is a new non-profit service organization dedicated to economic development and community engage- ment in Quartzsite. For more information on shopping local as well as specials and discounts offered by member businesses please See ad on Page 3 of this edition. Or call the office at 928-927-5200. Visit www.QuartzsiteTourism.com. Quartzsite Dog Park is open With a continued focus on pro- moting health, wellness, and com- munity, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona (BCBSAZ) is proud to provide improvement funding to Quartzsite Town Park. In honor of its 75th anniversary statewide out- reach campaign, "Arizonans First. Always," the generous donation from BCBSAZ was used for vari- ous park enhancements, including development of the town's first dog park. The much-needed park improvements will encourage physical activity, community spirit and greater enjoyment of the pub- lic space by Quartzsite residents and visitors. Quartzsite Town Park is located on the northwest corner of N. Plym- outh Ave and Chandler. As the centerpiece of Quartzsite, it hosts various community gatherings and events including an annual Easter Egg Hunt, 4th of July and Labor Day celebrations, car shows and a summer program for children. It is enjoyed by thousands of people every year, especially when the population of Quartzsite swells in the winter months with RV visitors in town for the gem show and swap meets. "The Town of Quartzsite is very thankful for the donation from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona," said Skylor Miller, Quartzite Town Manager. "Quartzsite Town Park is a hall- mark of the community that serves as a gathering place for residents and visitors of Quartzsite alike," said Rich Boals, president and CEO of BCBSAZ. "We are happy to fund park enhancements that will en- courage increased physical activity, resulting in better overall health and wellness in one of the commu- nities we serve." The Dog Park has new green grass and two fenced areas. The Dog Park is located right off N. Plym- outh near the Dance Slab. Town Staff is working on getting signs and rules posted soon. Enjoy the new facility with your furry friends.

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