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November 15, 2017 www.DesertMessenger.com 29 UPCOMING EVENTS AT THE VFW VFW Post 769 VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS 305 N. Central, Quartzsite, AZ, 928-927-7697 VFW Members & Guests are encouraged to join us for: Christmas Light Parade set for Dec. 9 By Joanne Winer The annual Christmas Light Parade sponsored by the Quartzsite Busi- ness Chamber of Commerce in cooperation with the Town of Quartzsite will be held on December 9, 2017 starting at 7 p.m. The parade will line up again on Mesquite St. just east of La Mesa RV on Main St., and will travel east on Main St. to Plymouth Rd. where it will turn left onto Plymouth Rd. and go north to Town Hall. A tree lighting ceremony and refreshments will be held at Town Hall after the parade, and the trophies will be given out at that time. There will also be Santa and Mrs. Claus to greet the children and take photos if requested. Ap- plications for the parade are now available at the Quartzsite Business Chamber of Commerce and must be turned in before December 7th to be able to get into the parade. All entries are welcome as long as they are in the theme of Christmas and are lit so the judges can see them well. Entrants will be given a numbered plate to attach to the left side of their vehicle or entry so the judges can see them clearly. Judges will be set up again at the General Store. If you would like to be a judge for the parade please contact the Business Chamber and give them your number. For further information, or to get an application for the parade, please come in to the chamber offi ce at 110 W. Main St., or call 928-927-9321. Start thinking now about your fl oat or entry for the parade and join in all the fun of this wonderful light parade that brings the Christmas spirit to all of us!!! EVERY MORNING: Breakfast 8 am to 10 am. Biscuits and gravy -- $3.00/2 bis- cuits; $2.50/1 biscuit; eggs and sausage $3.50 Donation – members and guests. (Possibly more options added later during season) EVERY WEDNESDAY MEAT DRAW 2:30-4:30 pm Live music on the Canteen Patio beginning 4:00 pm and a meal to be announced EVERY THURSDAY NIGHT is $1.00 Taco Night 4:00-7:00 pm Live music on Canteen pation with Bonnie & Joe NOV 15—Breakfast 8-10 am MEAT DRAW 2:30-4:30 pm; Music on Canteen Patio starts at 4:00 pm NOV 16—Breakfast 8-10 am COMPUTER CLASS 1:00-2:00 pm Thursday night Football Taco Special 4:00-7:00 pm -- $1.00 each Live music on Canteen Patio NOV 17—Breakfast 8-10 am Friday Night Fish Fry 4-7pm Live entertainment on the Dining Room Patio 4:00-7:00 pm NOV 17-18—Breakfast 8-10 am Community Yard Sale at Post Parking Lot 8am - ? Bring your items to sell -- $10 per space – can sign up early at Post to reserve your space or on the day of the event. Sellers Wanted. Sale will be on new dining room patio area. NOV 19—Breakfast 8-10 am District Meeting at Wellton Post 6790 11:00 AM NOV 20—Breakfast 8-10 am Monday night football NOV 21—Breakfast 8-10 am Taco Night $1.00 each 4:00-7:00 pm – Live Music on Canteen Patio NOV 22—Breakfast 8-10 am MEAT DRAW 2:30-4:30 pm; Music on Canteen Patio starts at 4:00 pm NOV 23—Thanksgiving Dinner with all the trimmings – 2:00-5:00 pm – VETERANS EAT FREE, all others $9.00 NOV 24—Breakfast 8-10 am Friday Night Fish Fry 4-7pm Live entertainment on the Dining Room Patio 4:00-7:00 pm NOV 25—Christmas for Quartzsite Kids – 11:00 am – All motorcycle riders and auto drivers interested in the Riders Run for Toys 2:30-5:00 pm – Barbeque ribs and chicken on the VFW patio at 5:00 pm NOV 29—Breakfast 8-10 am Taco Night $1.00 each 4:00-7:00 pm – Live Music on Canteen Patio NOV 30—Breakfast 8-10 am Computer Class 1:00-2:00 pm Thursday night Football Taco Special 4:00-7:00 pm -- $1.00 each Live music on Canteen Patio DEC 01—Breakfast 8-10 am Friday Night Fish Fry 4-7pm Live entertainment on the Dining Room Patio 4:00-7:00 pm DEC 02—Breakfast 8-10 am Fire Fighter Scholarship Fund Raiser at VFW Post 12:00-2:00 pm DEC 09—NO Breakfast VFW and Auxiliary monthly meeting 10:00 am DEC 16—Christmas Party -- More information in the next edition DEC 25—No Breakfast -- Christmas Dinner 2:00-5:00 pm More info in next edition Planning is underway for other events and will be posted and in upcoming editions. Check at the Post or on the VFW Post 769 web site for information on additional activities being planned. www.vfwpost769.org Comrades meet –2nd Saturday each month –10:00 a.m. at Post Auxiliary meets – 2nd Saturday in the dining room area at 10:00 a.m. NOTE: VFW Auxiliary is 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 expiration. Please help us in this endeavor to assist our Veterans. Coupons can be left at Post, Mt. Quail Restaurant, General Store, Community Thrift Store, or Lutheran Church. We are also collecting labels for the school and National Home for Children. You can leave items at same locations as coupons.

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