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12 www.DesertMessenger.com February 15, 2023 Buck Connors Western Days March 17 & 18 Call Don 208-255-6955 Don's Rocks Decorative Landscaping Hauling, Dumptruck & Backhoe Services WE'RE BACK! Looking forward to seeing our Friends! Not a licensed contractor Tyson's Well Stage Station Museum is on Winter hours: Wed - Sun 10am-4pm The museum is full of Quartzsite History, photos, mining displays, the famous Marrying Judge history, Pioneer families, Hi Jolly photos and info, Stone Village. Quartzsite Historical Society meets the 1st Wed. of the month at 2pm in the Quartzsite Library Meeting room. Membership is $10/person. To learn more visit their website at www.QuartzsiteMuseum.org or call 928-927-5229. Museum hours Transfer station Winter hours Dump your trash for free at the Transfer Station. Please cover your load. Quartzsite Transfer Station is now on WINTER HOURS: Sunday thru Wednesday, 7:30am to 2:30pm. The transfer station is located north of Town, just off Hwy. 95, near the Sewer Treatment Plant. For more info call the Main landfi ll 928-916- 1253 or Main offi ce at 928-854-9152. Information provided by Town Manager, Jim Ferguson Quartzsite, AZ - We are entering into our Fourth Annual Buck Con- nors Western Days, to be present- ed by the Town of Quartzsite and many community "Pardners," on March 17 & 18, 10:00 a.m. – 6:00p. m. at Quartzsite Town Park. The event was initiated to create a fam- ily-friendly, community-wide event to entertain local residents; and, to generate tourism from California and Arizona while sharing the story of our famous resident, Buck Con- nors. Each year, the event has grown in popularity, to well over 4,000 attendees who come out to enjoy great live entertainment, food, and two days of family fun. There is no charge for admission or parking. Two days of live Country-Western entertainment are the focus of the event. The live entertainment this season starts off with a new feature on both days: "Local Entertainer Showcase." There are entertain- ers from all over the United States, who come to Quartzsite to enjoy the mild winter season and participate in the myriad of musical jams and venues throughout the region. The Friday show opens with sets by: Alex "Muddy" Smith; Dan Weaver; and, The "Whiskey Chicks," Bonnie & Sherry. The Saturday show opens with sets by: Jerry, "Cab Monkey," Nelson; Steve Hohstadt; and, John Gibson with "Cookie" Thurston. The headline entertainer on Friday is Rocky Watson from Mackay, Idaho. The popular, Jade Street Band clos- es out the Friday entertainment. The Headline entertainer on Sat- urday is JOSH SCOTT. Josh spent his early years in Quartzsite, and later moved to Lake Havasu City. Josh, now 43, is married with two children. His focus is writing music which refl ect his life. His song, "The Bottle," was named the song of the year by the I Heart Radio Jack Dan- iels Battle of the Bar Bands Contest. Josh has opened shows for Tracy Lawrence and Mark Chesnutt. Josh gives back to his community by do- ing benefi ts for area kids. Closing entertainer on Saturday, is local fa- vorite, Dan Lesperance, guitar vir- tuoso, with an upbeat vocal style. A professional, major event sound company will be doing the sound set-up and sound mixing for the en- tire event to provide full-enjoyment of the entertainers and clarity of an- nouncements. The event has a large focus on families. Special features include: a bungee jump, a "Buckaroo Game Corner" (by Dr. Buck Productions of former Buck Connors events) featuring: Tom B. Stone performing Trick roping, Bull Whip Crackin' and more. Participative children's activities include: Rubber Band Gun Shootout; Bean Bag Toss; Cowpoke Calf Roping Game, Gold Panning, and Coloring. Early risers can join the Quartzsite Fire Department's Fun Run with awards to top male and female participants. The Quartzsite Historical Society will be conducting the Pioneer Tour of Historic Family Sites. The Quartzsite Art Guild will fea- ture the Branding Iron Art Gallery at the Community Center. Following the morning Local En- tertainer's Showcase, Award-win- ning Cowboy Poet, Rocky Sullivan, will spin some original yarns and stories on the Buckaroo Stage. He is also the Emcee for the event. Enter the Chili Cookoff, sponsored by Coyote Fresh Foods. Take time to peruse the local vendors and Crafter's Corral; and, have lunch at the on-site Food Court, featuring: Philly Sandwiches by Robin's Roost; Breakfast Burritos, Dogs and Brats, by the Quartzsite Fire Department; Barbecue by the Quartzsite Police Department; Hamburgers by 4-H; Birra, Tacos, Tortas, Rice & Beans by R&R Mexican; Ice Cream, Waffl e Cakes, & Sno Cones by What the Waffl e; Kettle Corn by Papa's Kettle Corn; "Copsicles," by La Paz Sher- iff's Offi ce; and, Coffee, Tea, & Ex- presso by Metro Expresso. Then, grab a frosty brew at the Beer Garden. Bring a lawn chair, leave pets at home, and take the family out for a great day of free music, fun, dancing, greeting friends and neighbors, and making new friends at the 4th Annual Buck Connors Western Days, March 17 & 18, 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. If you would like to be a vendor or crafter, or if you would like to be a "Pardner" to support the event and gain recognition for your business, or family, contact Town Hall at 928- 927-4333. Holiday Palms RV is hosting the 2nd annual Quilt Show on Satur- day, February 25, 2023. Hours are 10am-3pm. There will be Door priz- es and free mini-classes available. Refreshments and items for sale. The public is welcome, free entrance. 355 W. Main Street, Quartzsite. For more information call 208-741-0218. Quilt Show TOPS meet TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) meets every Tuesday at 7:00 am at the Alliance Church of Quartzsite located at 720 West Desert Vista Dr. For more information, contact Joyce Eastburg at 817-599-5156.

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