Mesquite & Moapa Valley By Linda Faas
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ur community can come together and make a difference at the time when everybody “needs a little Christmas.� This year the holidays will shine brighter as we each extend a hand of friendship to a neighbor. Throughout November and December, our local charitable organizations welcome your help to put a smile on the face of a child or a soldier and a warm meal on the table for a neighboring family. COLLECTION FOR ANY SOLDIER PROJECT | Mesquite November 1-22 Donations Needed Throughout early November the Mesquite Veterans Center welcomes financial donations, small wrapped food items, and useful gifts like stamps, pens, toiletries, and handwritten greetings for men and women who are active service members. A helpful list of ideas can be found on the AnySoldier website. Donations received by November 22 will be packed and sent in time to reach the soldiers for Christmas. Mike Gizzi of American Legion Post 24 is leading this project with the Exchange Club contributing postage and boxes. Call The Veterans Center 702-346-2735 for more information. MESQUITE HANGAR DANCE | Mesquite November 2 | 11am - 3pm Cost: $5 Donation This jolly event is a party with a purpose . Airport Manager Larry Lemieux and the Party People Group invites everyone to come to the Mesquite Airport, 1200 Kitty Hawk Drive following the Veterans Day parade. Food, live music, vendors, and nonprofit displays will be waiting to entertain and raise funds for the Mesquite Veterans Center. COWBOY POETS HONOR VETERANS | Mesquite November 9 | 1pm Admission Free Cowboy Poets pay tribute to Veterans. Event held at the Virgin Valley Heritage Museum, 35 W Mesquite Blvd, Mesquite, Nevada. Everyone is welcome!
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OVERTON POWER DISTRICT #5 FOOD DRIVE Moapa & Virgin Valleys November 2019 Donations Needed OPD5 and the schools in Moapa Valley and Virgin Valley team up to collect thousands of cans of food for those in need. Donations can be dropped at your nearest OPD5 office or at one of the local schools. Donations benefit the Cappalappa Family Resource Center and the Virgin Valley Food Bank.
Scouting 4 Food
SCOUTING 4 FOOD | Virgin Valley November 16, Saturday Donations Needed Cub scouts of the Virgin Valley will distribute food donation bags throughout local neighborhoods, preparing for the pickup by the Boy Scouts the following Saturday, November 16. Current dated canned food is welcomed. Donated food will be distributed through the Salvation Army in Mesquite and the Beaver Dam Food Bank in Beaver Dam, AZ. For more information, call the Salvation Army, 702-346-5116. Canned food donations can also be made directly to the Salvation Army or Beaver Dam Food Bank.
SALVATION ARMY COATS FOR KIDS | Mesquite November-December Donations Jackets and coats are welcomed this winter season at the Salvation Army office. Call 702-345-5116 and drop off donations during their business hours. Warm blankets are also welcomed. Iron Mountain Cleaners participates in this charity by dry cleaning items before distribution.