The La Paz Regional Tourism Team is a partnership of all jurisdictions in the County for the purpose of enhancing visitor and local resident’s enjoyment of our resources and activities. 2 Parker Regional Chamber of Commerce & Tourism 1217 California Ave. Parker, AZ 85344 Ph: (928) 669-2174 Chamberwww.parkeraz.orgQuartzsiteAreaofCommerce&Tourism 1240 W. Main Street (PO Box 640), 64358,etisztrauQ Ph: (928) 927-5200 www.quartzsitetourism.comMcMullenValleyChamberofCommerce 66710 Hwy 60 (PO Box 700) Salome, Arizona 85348 Ph: (928) 859-3846 Bousewww.AZoutback.netChamberofCommerce(Thurs, Fri & Sat .. 10am - 2pm only) 44362 E. Main St., (PO Box 817) Bouse, AZ 85325 Ph: (928) 851-2509 www.bouseazchamber.comwww.bouseazcoc.com Regional Chambers Of Commerce ChamberBouseofCommerce Regional Chambers Of Commerce Bouse Chamber of Commerce Thurs, Fri, Sat & Sun 10am-2pm 44362 E. Main St., PO Box 817 Bouse, AZ 85325 (928) 851-2509 Chamberwww.bouseazchamber.comwww.bouseazcoc.comMcMullenValleyofCommerce 66710 Hwy 60, PO Box 700 Salome, AZ 85348 (928) 859-3846 Parkerwww.AZoutback.netRegionalChamberofCommerce&Tourism 1217 California Ave. Parker, AZ 85344 (928) 669-2174 Quartzsitewww.parkeraz.orgAreaChamberofCommerce&Tourism 1240 W. Main St., PO Box 640 Quartzsite, AZ 85346 (928) 927-5200 www.quartzsitetourism.com
3 Welcome! To the 2022-2023 Passport to Adventure Your guide to informationpoints-of-interestevents,&aboutALL of La Paz County! Greetings, on behalf of The La Paz County Board of Supervisors, The Town of Parker, The Town of Quartzsite, Bouse, and McMullen Valley. We encourage you to take advantage of the wide range of desert activities, water activities and other attractions presented in the Passport to Adventure. The Home of the Arizona Peace Trail, the Sonoran Desert. Our great climate that can’t be beat. Come, enjoy, and have fun!
Bouse
Located in the heart and home of the founders of the Arizona Peace Trail, Bouse is a small, but very active and friendly community located just 27 miles from the Colorado River on State Hwy 72. Lots of full-service RV spaces are provided in Parks in close proximity to the Sonoran Desert with virtually unlimited OHV trail riding and acres of space for RV “boondocking.” Discover evidence of old mining operations, WWII training camps, and Early American and pioneer living. Visit our Historical Assay Office Museum on Main Street for information on events, unique locations, and maps of the area. Get our list of local businesses and services to fulfill your needs during your stay in Bouse. You are welcome at our many clubs and interest Wegroups.are a great, interesting, and quiet place to retire!
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Bouse Community Historic Display Project
5 Points of Interest • Historic Assay Office • Bouse Historical Museum • Camp Bouse Memorial Park - Military Displays and Monuments • Guided Tours of Historic Camp Bouse Site • Rest Stop featuring Static Historic Mining, Rail & Agricultural Displays • Bouse Fisherman Intaglio • Hike Bouse’s Geographic Marker - “B” Mountain • Miles and Miles of ATV & Off-Road Trails Bouse Chamber of Commerce (928) Thursday-Sundaywww.bouseazchamber.com851-2509orwww.bouseazcoc.comBouseMuseum10:00am-2:00pm
6 C.R.I.T. • Colorado River Indian Tribes The Colorado River Indian Tribes include four distinct Tribes: the Mohave, Chemehuevi, Hopi and Navajo. The CRIT Reservation was created by the Federal Government in 1865 and stretches along the Colorado River on both the Arizona and California sides and includes almost 300,000 acres of land, with the river serving as the focal point and lifeblood of the area. C.R.I.T. Reservation Points of Interest • Ahakhav Tribal Preserve • Historic Poston Monument • CRIT Museum • BlueWater Resort & Casino • Old Presbyterian Indian Church • Historic La Paz Townsite • Blythe Intaglios For More Information Colorado River Indian Reservation 26600 Mohave Rd., Parker, AZ 85344 (928) 669-9211 CRIT Museum & Gift Shop 133 W. Riverside Dr., Parker AZ 85344 (928) 669-8970
Cibola is the ancestral home of the Mojave & Quechan Indian Tribes and Cibola National Wildlife Reserve, the wintering area for thousands of migratory waterfowl and cranes. Today, Cibola is also a farming community.
Points of Interest • Cibola National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) • Colorado River • Kofa CastleMountainsDomePeak - a regional landmark For More Information Cibola / Ehrenberg Phone: (928) 857-3253 Fax: (928) 857-3420 www.fws.gov/refuge/cibola Cibola National Wildlife Refuge
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Cibola/Ehrenberg
Ehrenberg is a desert community alongside the Colorado River, becoming a major port during the 1870s when the Colorado River served as a main source of transportation to the interior of Arizona.
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Harquahala Pack Trail, a 10.8 mile round trip with a 3,400 foot gain
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course for your pleasure. For More Information McMullen Valley Chamber of Commerce 66710 Highway 60, Salome, Arizona 85348 Phone: (928) 859-3846 www.azoutback.net Email: mcmullencoc@gmail.com 9-11 Memorial in Salome, AZ La Paz County Industrial Development Authority for providing grant funding for Passport to Adventure 2021-2022 Parker Regional Chamber of Commerce & Tourism 1217 California Ave. Parker, AZ 85344 Ph: (928) 669-2174 Chamberwww.parkeraz.orgQuartzsiteAreaofCommerce&Tourism 1240 W. Main Street (PO Box 640), 64358,etisztrauQ Ph: (928) 927-5200 www.quartzsitetourism.comMcMullenValleyChamberCommerce 66710 Hwy 60 (PO Box 700) Salome, Arizona 85348 Ph: (928) 859-3846 www.AZoutback.net 85325 Ph: (928) 851-2509 www.bouseazchamber.comwww.bouseazcoc.comChamberBouseofCommerce
The McMullen Valley area encompasses the communities of Brenda, Vicksburg, Hope, Harcuvar, Salome and Wenden, all of which boast beautiful desert with miles and miles of offroad trails, ideal for OHV’s and hiking. There are numerous old mines to explore, please use extreme caution. We are proud to have the Arizona Peace Trail go through our valley, bringing hundreds of visitors from out of state, as well as from foreign countries. We are a wonderful RV destination, with a number we have the in also great little 9-hole
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9 Alamo Lake Points of Interest • Alamo Lake State Park • Dick Wick Hall’s Historical Marker & Gravesite • Harquahala Mine Road/Wilderness Area • Harquahala ‘Smithsonian’ Observatory • Indian Springs • La Paz County Centennial Park • 9-11 Memorial at the Chamber of Commerce • Albert Nord-Walking/Driving Tour • Harquahala Pack Trail • Peak Road • Off-road Trails / Fishing / Boating • Hiking Trails • Tenahatchipi Pass Desert Drive • Night Under the Stars Event
If you are a fisherman/fisherwoman, we have the premier fishing lake in the state. Alamo Lake is a crystalclear lake renowned for its Bass and Crappie fishing and is surrounded by mountainous terrain, making it a scenic lake as well. Off-road trails, hiking, and a full-service RV park to rest and relax are available at Alamo Lake State Park. The area is also popular for Burro watching. Each November you can participate in the Night Under the Stars, stargazing event at the lake.
Parker, Arizona is uniquely situated along the beautiful Colorado River and a gateway to Arizona via California. In 1908, Congress authorized the town site to be reserved and set apart. The boundaries of the town are located within the interior of the Colorado River Indian Reservation established in 1865. Parker is the county seat for La Paz County formed in 1983. Parker is rich in cultural heritage and history. Parker is also a blend of small town charm which offers year-round recreational outdoor adventures and a destination lifestyle which brings visitors back one family generation to the next.
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Parker Dam - Colorado River
11 Points of Interest • Historical Swansea Ghost Town • Bill Williams Wildlife Refuge • Nellie E. Saloon (Desert Bar) • Parker Dam (deepest dam in the world) • Parker Dam Road Scenic Byway • Parker Public Library • Pop Harvey Park & Aaron Hill Field • Emerald Canyon Golf Course • Various community parks including La Paz County Park, Western Park and City Park For More Information Town of Parker, Arizona 1314 11th St., Parker, Arizona 85344 Phone: (928) 669-9265 Fax: (928) Monday-Thursday669-52477:00am-6:00pm Parkerwww.townofparkerarizona.comRegionalChamberofCommerceandTourism 1217 California Ave., Parker, Arizona 85344 Phone: (928) 669-2174 Monday-Friday 9:00am-4:00pm www.parkeraz.org Local Visitor Information Center ARZC Colorado River Railroad Trestle Bridge
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Thousands of winter visitors enjoy a myriad of activities: PowWow Gem & Mineral Show, RV Shows, Gold Show, Quilt Show, Music Jams and Concerts, Swap Meets, Crafts, Fine Arts, RockHounding, Geocaching, Prospecting, Bingo, Restaurants, and weekly dances. We have miles of OHV trails, Off-Road Clubs; and a complete Off-Road Atlas (bound & digital) which has mines, stone cabins, pictographs, and more, in the beautiful Sonoran Desert.
13 Points of Interest • “Gateway to the Arizona Peace Trail” • Stage Stop, Military, & Gum Museums • “Hi Jolly” National Historic Monument • Camel Art Tour • “Q” Mountain Observation Trail • Rock Club and Prospecting Trips • Geo-Caching • OHV Trails and Off-Road Atlas • Quartzsite Intaglios • Desert Golf • Swap Meets • See Quartzsite Town Park,”Features” For More www.QuartzsiteTourism.comwww.QuartzsiteAZ.comInformationwww.QIAarizona.orgwww.QuartzsiteOffRoad.com Arizona Peace Trail
Off-Road Clubs & Organizations Rides, Rock Hunting Kellogg Mine OFF-ROADING in La Paz County 1000’s of Miles of Trails Off-Road Clubs & Rides,www.quartzsiteoffroad.comOrganizationsUseourOff-RoadAtlasArizonaSunridersOHVClubRides&CamaraderieBouseGhostridersOHVClubRides&CamaraderieBouseGhostridersOHVClubArizonaDesertRidersRides&CamaraderieRides&CamaraderieRockHunting&Craftclasses
15 Golden Shores For More Information Arizona Peace www.arizonapeacetrail.orgTrail Enjoy a day-trip, local side trips, or extended tours for several days on the over 675 mile loop trail system. Travel some of the most beautiful rolling desert linking Mohave County, La Paz County and Yuma County. Arizona’s Ultimate Off-Highway Adventure
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• Know the land and your planned route.
• Check tire pressure and fuel. Do not litter. Pack it in, pack it out. Drive only on existing roads or trails. Do not make your own trails.
• Tell someone your travel plans and expected return. Never go alone.
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Friday, February 3, 2023, 7-10 am Bouse Booster Hall, 27747 Frame Ave.
LPRH hosts Health Fairs throughout La Paz County every year.
La Paz Regional Hospital (LPRH) has served La Paz County and surrounding areas for over 50 years. As the sole community hospital provider, La Paz Regional Hospital is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for our patients, staff and community. LPRH offers comprehensive primary and secondary healthcare services at the hospital and its clinics in Bouse, Parker, Quartzsite and Salome.
Friday, December 9, 2022, 7-10 am QIA, 235 E. Ironwood St. Salome
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Thursday, January 12, 2023, 8-11 am Centennial Community Center, 69725 Centennial Park Rd.
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La Paz Regional Hospital & Clinics, where community & compassion come together.”
Healthy La Paz Expo, Parker Saturday, April 1, 2023, 9am-12pm Western Park
LPRH strives to provide services locally, whether it is Emergency Cardiac Care and Rehabilitation, Laboratory or Imaging services. Check out www. lapazhospital.org to see all that LPRH as to offer!
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Calendar of Events
The purpose of the Calendar is to provide a listing of proposed or planned events. Every effort has been made to ensure correct information at the time of printing; however, it is not intended to be a listing of all possible events and dates are subject to change or cancellation.
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We recommend that you visit the Chamber of Commerce website for the community indicated to confirm dates and for additional information.
The La Paz tourism group in no way warrants that COVID-19 infection will not occur through participation in community events. September 2022 Events Q TBA VFW Quad Run P 9 Veteran’s Stand-down P 10 Parker Public Library, 9/11 Memorial Exhibit M 11 9/11 Remembrance Q 11 9/11 Remembrance Q 17 VFW POW/MIA Recognition Day P 22-24 CRIT Native Film Festival P 24 Eagle’s fund-raiser kids Christmas Dinner B - Bouse M - McMullen Valley P - Parker Q - Quartzsite
19 P 24 Parker Public Library, Spanish Heritage Celebration/Salsa Contest Q 24 VFW Yard Sale P 28-29 CRIT Pageants P 28-Oct 1 CRIT Fair & Expo October 2022 Events P 1 CRIT Fair & Expo (continuation) P 1 Pirate’s Den – Hot Boats & Hot Rods P 1 Local Bazaar B 7 Swap Meet P 7-9 ADBA Drag Boat Races M 8 Dick Wick Hall Day - Lions Club M 8 Women’s Club Pie Sale P 15 75th Annual Parker Fire District BBQ Q 15 Senior Center Craft Show & Yard Sale Q 15 VFW Youth Activity Dinner Q 16 VFW Quad Run B 21 Swap Meet P 21 CRRCS Domestic Violence Awareness Festival B 22 Red Ribbon Parade P 22 Eagle’s Cancer Awareness Walk P 24-30 PAACE Red Ribbon Week Q 28 Town of Quartzsite - “Trunk & Treat” P 29 SCSC Racing Parker Enduro P 30 PAACE Family Fun Day P 31 Town of Parker – “Trunk & Treat” Calendar continues on page 22
22 Calendar continued from page 19 November 2022 Events P TBD Library Antique Appraiser Q 2 Quartzsite Off-road/Arizona Sunriders Meet & Greet - QIA B 4 Swap Meet M 4-5 Fiddler’s Jamboree - Lions Club P 5 Another Dam Race P 5 Hawaiian Luau P 5-7 Parker 4-Wheeler Desert Splash Q 5 QIA Craft Fair/Swap Meet P 9 Parker Public Library, Veteran’s Day Trip Q 9 Quartzsite Downtown Art Walk M 10 Desert Gold Craft Show & Food Court - Brenda M 11 Veteran’s Day Dinner – VFW P 11-12 Parker Public Library - Friend’s Book Sale Q 11 VFW Veteran’s Day Celebration Q 11-12 Murphy’s Music Barn – Art & Music P 12 Veteran’s Day Parade P 12 Annual Evander Jordan Page Memorial Volleyball Tourney Thanksgiving Dinner
23 P 12-14 Parker 4-Wheeler Desert Splash Q 12 Jade Street Band - QIA B 18 Swap Meet B 18-19 Town Wide Yard Sale B 19 Camp Bouse Breakfast & Tour (Sign up) M 19 Alamo Lake - Night Under the Stars M 19 Women’s Club Christmas Bazaar & Bake Sale P 19 Annual Food Drive P 19 Local Bazaar P 19 ARF Pictures With “Santa Paws” P 19 Poston Rotary Scholarship Dinner P 19 Low Desert Jackpot Show Q 19 Veteran’s Stand Down Q 19 ABBA L.A. Tribute Band - Town of Quartzsite Community Concert Q 19 Jade Street Band - QIA Q 19 Senior Center Craft Show & Yard Sale Q 23 VFW Thanksgiving Dinner Q 24 Thanksgiving Dinner - QIA P 25-26 SCSC 75th Annual Thanksgiving Regatta M 26 Fun Run for Sight - Lions Club P 26 Annual Lighted Boat Parade Q 26 Jade Street Band - QIA Q 26 Shop Small Business Saturday Q 26-27 Santa’s Workshop Art & Craft Fundraiser B - Bouse M - McMullen Valley P - Parker Q - Quartzsite
24 December 2022 Events Q TBD VFW Family Freedom Festival Q TBD VFW Wreaths Across America B 2 Swap Meet B 2 Christmas Bazaar & Craft Show M 2 Holiday Craft Fair - IHCC Q 3 QIA Craft Fair/Swap Meet Q 3 Quartzsite Christmas Light Parade Q 7 Quartzsite Off-Road/Arizona Sunriders Meet & Greet QIA M 8 Desert Gold Craft Show & Food Court - Brenda Q 9 La Paz Regional Hospital – Health Fair - QIA Q 9 Rainbow Acres Christmas Boutique B 10 Sheep & Goat Show B 10 Christmas Lighted Parade & Block Party M 10-11 Indian Hills Craft Fair & More P 10 Soroptimist Annual Parade of Lights & Pictures w/Santa P 10 Christmas In The Park Q 10 Jade Street Band – QIA Christmas Light Parade
25 Q 10 Soup & Chowder Festival - QIA B 16 Swap Meet M 18 Indian Hills Christmas Light Parade M 21 Christmas Decorating ContestMVCC P 21 Parker Public Library, Christmas Caroling Q 23 VFW Christmas Dinner Q 24 Jade Street Band - QIA B 30 Camp Bouse Breakfast & Site Tour (Sign-up) P 30-31 Parker 425 & 250 Pre-Run P 31- Jan 1 Rio Mesa Ranch Sorting Q 31 New Year’s Eve Dance/Jade Street Band - QIA January 2023 Events Q 3 Elvis Tribute - Michael Cullipher P 4-8 BITD Parker 425 & 250 Q 4 Quartzsite Off-Road/Arizona Sunriders Meet & Greet QIA B 6 Swap Meet Q 6-15 Tyson Wells - Rock & Gem Show M 7 AZ Desert Riders Fun Run Q 7 Craft Fair & Swap Meet - QIA M 12 Desert Gold Craft Show & Food Court – Brenda M 12 Annual Yard Sale - GFWC-AZ M 12 La Paz Regional HospitalHealth Fair B - Bouse M - McMullen Valley P - Parker Q - Quartzsite
26 January 2023 Events (Cont) P 13-14 Parker Public Library, Book Sale Q 14 Hi Jolly Daze Parade Q 18-22 POW WOW - Gem and Mineral Show - QIA B 20 Swap Meet M 20-21 Spring Fiddler’s Jam - Lions Q 20-29 Tyson Wells – Sell-A-Rama P 21-22 Rio Mesa Ranch Sorting Q 21 Senior Center Craft Show & Yard Sale Q 21-29 QTZ BIG TENT- Sports, Vacation & RV Show Q 22-28 Quartzfest 2023 Q 24 Jade Street Band – QIA Q 28 Ricky Nelson Remembered – The Nelson Twins Q 28 VFW Yard Sale Q 30 SKP Geo Cache Rally February 2023 Events Q TBD Quartzsite Woman’s Club - Afternoon Tea B 1 Winter Sweet-Heart Dinner - Booster Hall Q 1 Quartzsite Off-Road/Arizona Sunriders Meet & Greet – QIA B - Bouse M - McMullen Valley P - Parker Q - Quartzsite
27 Q 2-3 Quartzsite Quilters - Great Quilt Show B 3 Swap Meet B 3 La Paz Regional Hospital – Health Fair Q 3-12 Tyson Wells – Arts & Crafts Show Q 4 Craft Fair & Swap Meet - QIA Q 3-4 Quartzsite Art Guild/Bouse Desert Brushes Art Show Q 6 Road Runners Gem & Mineral Club Fundraiser - QIA M 9 Desert Gold Craft Show & Food Court - Brenda B 10 Montana Picnic P 10-11 Parker Public Library - Book Sale Q 10-12 Quartzsite Gold & Treasure Show - QIA B 11 Camp Bouse Days Commemoration – Hwy 72 Memorial M 11 Sew Busy Quilt Show – Brenda P 11 Take a Kid Fishing B 12 Camp Bouse Breakfast & Tour (Sign up) Fun on the Colorado River
28 February 2023 Events (Cont) Q 14 VFW Valentine’s Day Dinner Q 14 Michael Cullipher Variety Show - QIA B 16-19 Bouse Muzzleloaders Rendezvous B 17 Swap Meet P 17 CRRCS Boots & Buckles P 17-18 Rio Mesa Ranch Sorting M 18 Second Annual Spring Fling M 18 Great AZ Outback Classic Car Show P 18 Lucky 7 Twelfth Street Barbershop Anniversary Q 18 Jade Street Band - QIA Q 18 Senior Center Craft Show & Yard Sale P 19 Parker Rotary Buckskin Mountain Desert Dash Q 21 Michael Cullipher presents: “Diane Myers” Q 24-25 Southwestern Roundup Art Show Q 24 Quartzsite Desert Flyers - NIGHT Fly B 25 Bouse Chamber Off-Road Desert Bash Q 25 Quartzsite Desert Flyers - Fun Fly Q 25 Jade Street Band - QIA La Paz County Fair, March 9-11
29 Q 25 “Walk In The Past” Historical Pageant Q 26 Quartzsite Desert Flyers - Swap Meet March 2023 Events Q TBD VFW Quad Run Q 1 Quartzsite Off-Road/Arizona Sunriders Meet & Greet QIA P 2 Parker Public Library Dr. Suess Birthday Celebration B 3 Spring Fever Daze Craft Show B 3 Swap Meet B 3-4 Bouse Town-Wide Yard Sale M 4 Poker Run & Quilt Show - IHCC P 4-5 Rio Mesa Ranch Saddle & Buckle Series Q 4 QIA Craft Fair/Swap Meet M 9 Desert Gold Swap Meet & Food Court - Brenda P 9-11 La Paz County Fair Q 10 La Paz Regional Hospital - Health Fair – QIA P 11 St. Patrick’s Day Poker Run Q 11 Jade Street Band - QIA B 17 Swap Meet M 17-18 Fiddlers Camp-Out Q 17 VFW St. Patrick’s Day Dinner Q 17-18 Buck Connors Western Days - Town Park B - Bouse M - McMullen Valley P - Parker Q - Quartzsite
30 March 2023 Events (Cont) Q 17-18 Buck Connors Western Days –“Branding Iron” Art Show P 18 Soroptomist’s Blues & Brews Q 18 Jade Street Band – QIA Q 18 Buck Connors Days – Pioneer Tour Q 18 Senior Center Craft Show & Yard Sale P 23-26 Military Vehicle Swap Meet and Show P 24-25 AZ Collectibles & Firearms Gun Show P 25-26 SCSC Racing Spring Classic April 2023 Events P 1 Healthy La Paz Community Expo P 1 Poston Rotary Jerry Chrismer Memorial Golf Tournament P 1 Parker Rotary Scholarship Dinner P 8 Town of Parker – “Eggstravaganza” Q 8 Town of Quartzsite - Easter Egg Hunt P 15-16 IJSBA Western States National Q 15 Senior Center Craft Show & Yard Sale B - Bouse M - McMullen Valley P - Parker Q - Quartzsite
May 2023 Events Q 20 Senior Center Craft Show & Yard Sale Q 29 Memorial Day Celebration June 2023 Events M 3 Moonlight Magic Poker Fun Run P 3 “Run Whatcha Brung” Stand-up Jet Ski Poker Run & Free Ride P 10 45th Annual Parker Tube Float P 17 CRRCS Father Daughter Dance Q 17 Senior Center Craft Show & Yard Sale July 2023 Events M 3 Annual Fireworks Display M 4 Fourth of July Parade - IHCC P 4 CRIT Annual Fireworks Display Q 4 Town of Quartzsite - Annual Fireworks Display P 15 FLOG Q 15 Senior Center Craft Show & Yard Sale 31 Tyson Wells Rock, Gem & Mineral Show
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10-12 Quartzsite Gold & Treasure Show QUARTZSITE QIA Craft Fair & Swap Meet - 1st Sat, Nov-Mar QIA Bingo - Friday Nights, Nov-Mar Senior Center Bingo - Wed & Sat, Oct-May Senior Center Craft Show & Yard Sale 3rd Sat, Year Around BOUSE Bouse (Rest Area) Swap Meet -1st & 3rd Fri, OctMar Bingo - Thursday’s, Nov-Mar BRENDA Desert Gold Craft Show & Food Court - 2nd Thurs, Nov-Mar Brenda RV Park Craft Show - 2nd Sat, Nov-Jan PARKER La Paz County Swap Meet - Every Sat, Oct-Mar
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32 SHOWS AND SWAP MEETS QUARTZSITE 2022-2023 Oct 1-Mar 31 Tyson Wells Market Center Swap Meet Oct-April Vendors on Main Street Nov 1- Mar 1 Hi Ali Swap Meet Jan-Mar Prospector’s Panarama Jan-Feb Desert Gardens Rock, Gem & Mineral Show
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Mission Transforming Lives Through Education and Partnerships to Create Thriving Communities. Arizona Western College (AWC) is an open access two-year Community college serving La Paz and Yuma Counties. Highlighted Programs: Medical Assistant, Certified Nursing Assistant, Phlebotomy Technician, Medical Billing/Coding, Google IT, Criminal Justice & Homeland Security, Elementary and Secondary Education, Psychology & Sociology, and many more. Semester Start Dates New classes start approximately every 4-8 week Fall – August 2022 Spring – January 2023 Summer – June 2023 Stop by and see us or call for information about: • AWC or programs offered. • Assistance in getting started on your dream program. AWC Parker - 1109 S. Geronimo Ave., Parker, AZ 85344 (928) 669-2214 AWC Quartzsite – 695 N. Kofa Ave., Quartzsite, AZ 85346 (928) 669-2214 www.azwestern.edu Awc.LaPaz@azwestern.edu Parker Campus Quartzsite Campus 33
Wildlife Refuges Kofa 665,400 Acres Cibola 18,444 Acres Imperial 26,000 Acres Harquahala 22,880 Acres Bill Williams 6,105 Acres Akakhav 1,253 Acres Alamo Lake 17,000 Acres Camping - RV - Tent • Bicycling • Hiking Trails • Dog Park • Rollerblading • Skateboarding • Motorcycle Touring • Historic Sites • Museums • Geocaching • Target Shooting • Hunting • Plein Air Painting • Golfing • Beautiful Parks • Desert Golf • Live Music • Dancing • Kiting • Metal Detecting • Rockhounding • Stargazing • Yoga • Outdoor Exercise • Fitness Course • Bird-Watching • Wildlife Photography • Native American Culture • RC Airplanes • RC Cars Off-Roading Mines • Stone Cabins • Flora & Fauna Pictographs/Petroglyphs • Geoglyphs Arizona Peace Trail • Off-Road Racing Watersports, Lakes & Rivers Boating • Fishing • Kayaking • Canoeing • Wake-Boarding • Water Skiing • Rafting/ Floating • Sailing • Paddleboarding • Scuba Diving • Model Boats 34
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Western Park features: The Aaron Hill Field, Ramada and Picnic Area, Playground Equipment, Basketball Court, Sand Volleyball Court, and Large Playing area.
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3730 The Town of Quartzsite Parks & Rec Department maintains an 80 Acre Park Area With the volunteer support from our community, the park staff is able to keep our park clean and in good working order. Quartzsite Town Park The Quartzsite Town Park •features:ADog Park • Disc Golf • Bocci Ball • Skate Park • RC Auto Track • Baseball Field • Pickleball Court • Basketball Court • Community Center • Metal Detecting Area • Pavilion & Dance Slab • Children’s Playground Get Out There and Enjoy the Town Park Town Park Airplane Quartzsite Town Park The Town of Quartzsite Parks & Rec Department maintains an 80 Acre Park Area With the volunteer support from our community, the park staff is able to keep our park clean and in good working order. The Quartzsite Town Park features: • Dog Park • Disc Golf • Bocci Ball • Skate Park • RC Auto Track • Baseball Field • Pickleball Court • Basketball Court • Community Center • Metal Detecting Area • Pavilion & Dance Slab • Children’s Playground • Hiking - Exercise Trails • Celia’s Rainbow Garden
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Emerald Canyon Golf Course Emerald Canyon Golf Course This Multi-Award winning course includes: A 4-Star rating from Golf Digest, Arizona Republic’s Best Exotic Course, and 2016 & 2018 Official Best Scenic Challenge Course. www.emeraldcanyongolf.comGreasewoodGolfLinks Located in Centennial Park - Salome, this golf course offers a par 32, 9 hole 1,732 yard executive style link for golf enthusiasts. In the desert, there is no need for sand traps or water hazards. La Paz County Parks The La Paz County Parks Department maintains several park facilities offering camping, RV’ing, walking, swimming, boating, tennis, basketball, golfing, picnicking, water sports, volleyball, softball and hiking. La Paz County Park • Centennial Park • Bouse Community Park • Don T. Pavilion • Patria Flats • Pioneer Park • Bouse Shooting Range • Ehrenberg Park • Cibola Historical Park • Hippie Hole Greasewood Golf Links 39
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Pat Palmer
We are so thankful for ALL our partners and others for their generous support and assistance.
Thelma & Louise Mark & Lynda Goldberg Topps - Salome La
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Thank You!