Desert Messenger

12 www.DesertMessenger.com August 17, 2022 "Some people are always grumbling because roses have thorns; I am grateful that thorns have roses!" ~ Alphonse Karr FREE Business Webinars: The Ari- zona Commerce Authority and Local First Arizona — supported by a dy- namic group of community partners — have launched a statewide initia- tive to help Arizona's small business- es respond to the immediate impacts of COVID-19, plan for the future and return stronger than before. Register online now or if you missed any sessions visit: https://www.azcommerce.com/ small-business-boot-camp/ Free business webinars Quartzsite Shop Small Bingo is going strong! Let's have some fun! Is your Quartzsite small business open this summer? Would you like to be included in the Quartzsite Area Chamber of Commerce & Tourism's Summer Bingo community project? Do you have prizes you would like to donate? Please contact the Quartzsite Area Chamber of Commerce and Tourism via email QuartzsiteTourism@yahoo.com or call 928-927-5200. Beginning May 1st, the chamber began hosting a Shop Small Summer Bin- go project. Let's celebrate our local businesses that stay open year-round! Be sure to join the new Facebook Group Quartzsite Shop Small for all the details or visit www.ShopQuartzsite.org. 1. PICK UP A BINGO CARD at the Chamber, participating merchants, or download from Quartzsite Shop Small Facebook page. 2. COVER 5 BOXES IN A ROW TO GET A BINGO. Purchase, donate and/or document your visit to these locations with receipt, photo or drawing. You can get additional points for including a receipt and photos of unique items you fi nd in the stores 3. SUBMIT YOUR COMPLETED BINGO CARD. 4. There will be a free drawing for prizes for Bingo, Blackout Bingo and the most completed squares for the season (May - September). Ellie's Boutique PALM PLAZA - 225 N CENTRAL BLVD. - QUARTZSITE (Formerly Located at Rice Ranch) 360-907-9997 NOW OPEN YEAR ROUND! We are the Exclusive Outlet for Painted Sky Apparel in Quartzsite! Misty English has been serving policy holders protecting familes, reducing stress and mitigating liability for added peace of mind. I focus on mortgage protection and fi nal expense coverage, howev- er, I can provide any form of traditional term, universal or whole life insurance. I'm currently contracted with over 10 carriers so I can shop around for you and fi nd the best value to meet your needs (and budget). My goal is to make sure my client's families are protected when tragedy strikes. Misty-English.CanInsureYou.com NOW SERVING ARIZONA! Protect what you love and SAVE up to 30%! Call for a free quote today! 541-630-4853 ���������������������� ����� Coyote Fresh Foods Mountain Quail Cafe & Gift Shop Outback Pizza Ken‛s Discount Grocery Roadrunner Rocks Karen‛s Cafe Roadrunner Market Patties RV & Propane Salvation Army Spiritstone Gems � � � � � Quartzsite Chamber Visitor Center Main Event Trading The Yard Stage Stop Museum Ray‛s Bargain Barn Silly Al‛s Pizza Readers Oasis Bookstore RV Pit Stop Grubstake Bar & Grill Mystic Dreams Community Thrift Store Linda Marie‛s Skin Care The Rock Pile Smoothie Spot Stagecoach Chinese Restaurant CHAMBER HOURS: THURS, FRI & SAT. 10-2 SUBMIT BY NOON OCT. 1 , 2022 � ��������� ���� name phone email Quartzsite Area Chamber of Commerce & Tourism 1240 W. Main Street, across from McDonald's Quartzsite, AZ 85346 Email: QuartzsiteTourism@yahoo.com 928-927-5200 1. PICK UP BINGO CARD at the Chamber, participating merchants, or download from Quartzsite Shop Small Facebook page. 2. COVER 5 BOXES IN A ROW TO GET A BINGO. Purchase, donate and/or document your visit to these locations with receipt, photo or drawing. You can get additional points for including a receipt and photos of unique items you fi nd in the stores (Something someone else hasn‛t already posted.) Each point allows you an entry into the free raffl e. 3. SUBMIT YOUR COMPLETED BINGO CARD. Post your pictures on the Quartzsite Shop Small Facebook page, email to QuartzsiteTourism@yahoo.com or drop them off at the Chamber offi ce. Please identify which stores your pictures represent. (Need help uploading photos? Drop by the Chamber.) 4. TUNE IN FOR RAFFLE RESULTS. There will be a free drawing for prizes for Bingo, Blackout Bingo and the most completed squares for the season (May - September). We will announce the winners the fi rst Saturday of the month on the Quartzsite Shop Small Facebook group and in the Desert Messenger. Please pick your prizes up at the Chamber offi ce. Is your business open this summer? Would you like to be included in this community project? Do you have prizes you would like to donate? Please contact The Quartzsite Area Chamber of Commerce and Tourism. Space donated by Desert Messenger News

• Cover