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8 www.DesertMessenger.com May 4, 2016 QES graduation planned for May 24 Quartzsite Animal Clinic Dr. John Hadlock 745 W. Main Street, Quartzsite Open M-T-W-TH 9am-noon 928-927-6404 Walk-ins Welcome Serving Quartzsite for 28 years! 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 BBB Complaints & Customer Reviews - The things you always wanted to know, but never had the chance to ask! Elaine Cullen of Better Business Bureau (BBB) will present information specifically geared for businesses 7am Thursday, May 19 at Stagecoach Restaurant The Quartzsite Area Chamber of Commerce & Tourism will hold a Breakfast Meeting at the Stagecoach Restaurant. The informal (no-host) meeting will start at 7am. The Chamber & Tourism offers two monthly networking opportunities; Breakfast meetings on the 3rd Thursday of the month and Chamber Mixers on the 2nd Wednesday of the month. Cham- ber events offer a chance for community members to share information about your business or organization. Come learn more about the what's happening at the new Quartzsite Chamber & Tourism Information Cen- ter located at 1240 W. Main Street, across from McDonald's. The office is open Monday through Saturday year-round from 9am-4pm. For more information visit www.QuartzsiteTourism.com or call 928-927-5200. BBB to present at Chamber & Tourism 7 am Breakfast Meeting May 19 Desert Messenger News offers FREE Classified Ads! Here's the small print: Items for sale under $1000. Private Party Only. 1 per month. Yard/Garage/Craft Sales, Wanted, Give-a-ways, Free, Lost & Found, etc. (non-commercial) For more information, contact Rain at 928-916-4235 or Email: Editor@DesertMessenger.com The Quartzsite Elementary School (QES) 8th grade gradu- ating class will be holding their ceremony on May 24, 2016 at the gymnasium at the school on Quail Trail. The ceremony will start at 7 p.m. It will be led by a procession of the graduates, speeches by teach- ers and board members, and the giving out of diplomas to the graduates. Come on out to the school and show your support for the students who have completed their 8th grade studies and are going on to high school. For more information, please call the school at 927-5500. Quartzsite Improvement Associa- tion (QIA) will host a new Off-Road Swapmeet beginning this fall. The new event will be held the first Sunday of the month from Decem- ber through March. Organizers are planning a great selection of new and used ATVs, UTVs, parts, Jeeps, accessories, clothing and services for the off-road community. There are plenty of spaces available for rent. For more information contact Mark Goldberg at 951-852-7815 Off-road Swap Meet planned at QIA The Town of Quartzsite is offer- ing a summer program packed with a variety of activities to keep the community's youngsters ac- tive and engaged. The six-week program will run from June 13 to July 21, leaving a few weeks after school lets out on May 26 or before it starts up again in late August for family vacations. The summer program is avail- able for children in kindergarten through 8th grades. The program will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays at the Community Center, 295 Chandler St., and includes a daily hot lunch at no cost to the partici- pants. The six-week program will have a different theme each week. The program is offered at no charge on a first-come, first-served basis. It has room for 30 children with a waiting list for an additional 20 so early registration is encour- aged. Other activities this summer will include rock painting, as well as sessions on wildlife, old cars, Tai Chi and Yoga. There also will be an introduction to various musical instruments and lots of outdoor games will be available including water fun days. For more information contact Rosa Santos at Quartzsite Recre- ation Dept. 928-927-4333. Quartzsite offers Summer program for youngsters Quartzsite's Tyson's Stage Stop Museum is taking applications for Docents for the 2016-2017 season. Benefits include paid full hookup with free wifi and an opportunity to learn about and give something back to our wonderful community. A sti- pend is available for office duties. To learn the responsibilities and/or submit an application and resume call or stop by the Museum next to Silly Al's across from the Post Office on Main Street. Phone 928-927-5229 Museum seeks docents next season

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