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December 2, 2015 www.DesertMessenger.com 25 Proud Neighbors donates to Food Bank 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 The Smoke Shop Summer Residents & Visitors Thanks for Your Continued Support! WELCOME BACK WINTER RESIDENTS & VISITORS! WINTER Hours - Oct. 1 st - April 30 th Monday - Friday 9:00 am - 6:00 pm Saturday & Sunday 9:00 am - 4:00 pm • Old Costume Jewelry • Old Fountain Pens • Silver & Gold Coins • Sterling Silverware • Gold Filled Jewelry • Old Watches • Gold & Silver Jewelry Any Condition • Gold Nuggets • Dental Gold BUYING Hi Ally Swap Meet ~ Front Row Main St., Quartzsite Bob C VFW Post 769 VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS 305 N. Central, Quartzsite, AZ, 928-927-7697 The Canteen is a smoking establishment • Members & Guests Only for Alcohol Service UPCOMING EVENTS AT THE VFW VFW MEMBERS AND GUESTS VFW Auxiliary is still collecting coupons you may have that you won't use. These go to the military families who can use them up to 6 months after expira- tion Please help us in this endeavor to assist our Veterans. Coupons can be left at Post. We are also collecting labels for the school. Can leave items at Post. NOTE: Snack trays consisting of cheese and meat trays OR Buffalo wings Will be available Mondays through Fridays – 3:00 – 6:00 p.m. DECEMBER 03: Taco Thursday. Tacos $1.00 also Fish Tacos plus. 4:00 p.m. until Gone. DECEMBER 04: Fish Fry night. $8.50. 4:00 until 7:00 p.m. DECEMBER 05: VFW Auxiliary meeting at 9:00 a.m. Comrades also meet at 9:00 a.m. Men's Auxiliary meets at 12:00 p.m. DECEMBER 05: CHIC NIC 12:00 until gone. Fundraiser for Fire Depart- ment Scholarship fund. Additional information in article in this edition. DECEMBER 06: Sunday Brunch 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. $6.50 – menu varies DECEMBER 07: Potato bar night – 4:00 p.m. until gone. $5.00 DECEMBER 08: Roy's meat loaf night begins – 5:00 p m until gone. $6.50 DECEMBER 09: Spaghetti dinner $5.00. 4:00 p.m. until gone. DECEMBER 10: Taco Thursday Tacos - $1.00; Fish Tacos plus –4:00 p.m. until gone DECEMBER 11: Fish Fry Friday – 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. -- $8.50 DECEMBER 12: Wreaths Across America Parade to Hi Jolly Cemetery. 10:00 AM. Line up at Post parking lot. VFW Riders will lead the parade. All other bikers and cars are welcome to follow. Line up at Post is at 9:30am. DECEMBER 12: Chef's choice dinner – 4:00 until gone DECEMBER 13: Sunday Brunch $6.50. 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. DECEMBER 14: Potato bar $5.00. 4:00 p.m. until gone -- $5.00 DECEMBER 15: Roy's meat loaf. 4:00 p.m. until gone -- $6.50 DECEMBER 16: Spaghetti dinner $5.00. 4:00 p.m. until gone. DECEMBER 17: Taco Thursday Tacos $1; Fish Tacos plus 4p.m. until gone DECEMBER 18: Fish Fry Friday – 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. -- $8.50 DECEMBER 19: District 1 VFW Riders Meeting – 2:00 pm DECEMBER 19: Post Christmas Party 4:00 P.M. Post furnishes meat and rest is Potluck. Bring a dish of food to share. There will be raffles and fun. See Post to purchase your raffle ticket. Also the White Shower for Veterans will be placed under our tree. Bring (up to $10.00) exchange gift for man or woman if you wish to participate in that part of the party. DECEMBER 20: Sunday Brunch $6.50. 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Check our VFW Post 769 website for information on additional activities being planned. www.vfwpost769.org Comrades meet –1st Saturday each month – 9:00 a.m. at Post Auxiliary meets – 1st Saturday in the dining room area at 9:00 a.m. House Committee meeting – 1st Saturday each month -10:00 a.m. at Post Men's Auxiliary 1st Saturday each month - 12:00 a.m. at Post Quartzsite- Proud Neighbors of Quartzsite (PNQ) Treasur- er, Linda Ward (above right) hands a check for $1,000 to Food Bank Director Carol Kelley (left) during the Chili & Cornbread Fundraiser for the Friends of the Quartzsite Food Bank. The donation comes from funds raised during last season's Rockin' in Quartzsite Rock Auction. PNQ thanks everyone for their support.

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