Check out the Mesquite Library programs, you can learn everything from the basics of email to how to download electronic media safely.
The Library has something exciting happening every day from French film discussion groups to international movie matinees and it’s practically in your own back yard. Check out the library at 121 W. First North and see what might peak your interest.
Join Langston Navarro in his efforts to raise money for his kidney transplant.
Langston’s Run is scheduled to take place at Marilyn Redd Park on September 20 at 7:30 a.m. and will include:
5K & 1 Mile races which are divided by gender for each race length in each of the following age categories:
9&Under, 10-15, 16-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59,60-69,70&Up.
Prizes and race medals will be awarded at the conclusion of all the runs.
5K (Race Only) $25 if pre-registering before Sept. 10 / $30 after Sept. 15.
5K (With T-Shirt) $35 if pre-registering before Sept. 10.
1 Mile Run/Walk (Race Only) $20 if pre-registering before Sept. 10 / $25 after Sept. 10.
½ Mile Sprint (Race Only) $20 if pre-registering before Sept. 10 / $25 after Sept. 10.
Registration forms are available at Jadde Sports, 330 N. Sandhill Blvd. and Crossfit 212, 140 Riverside Road.
More information is available by contacting John Dwyer 702-428-6417.
It’s time again for the Re/Max World Long Drive Championship week. Come on out to the Mesquite Sports and Events Complex located at 1635 World Champion Way. and see some of the longest drivers in the United States battle it out over the first days of the buy in elimination rounds.
On Tuesday you can watch the Senior Ladies finals and Wed the last chance qualifier before the finals next weekend. Come on out and watch these world finalists compete for the title of longest driver in the world. You can view the full competition schedule at http://www.longdrivers.com/remax-wldc/2014-championship-schedule.
Don’t forget to check the complete calendar with a full list of weekly recurring activities which will help keep you fit, informed and entertained at www.mesaquitelocalnews.com.
Remember to send all your meeting, event or entertainment information to tphilswife@aol.com; I’ll help you spread the word.
Thursday, September 18
Elks Lodge #2811
Where: 545 Riverside Drive
When: Call for times
Info: 702-346-2811
Friday, September 19
Email Basics/Spanish
Where: Mesquite Library, W. 121 First North
When: 2-3:30 p.m.
Info: 702-507-4080
Saturday, September 20
Re/Max Long Drive Championship-Elimination Rounds Buy In Divisions
Where: Mesquite Sport and Event Complex, 1635 Bertha Howe Ave.
When: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Info: www.mesquitenv.gov
Langston’s Run
Where: Marilyn Redd Park, 251 Marilyn Parkway
When: 7:30 a.m.
Info: John Dwyer 702-428-6417
International Movie Matinee
Where: Mesquite Library, W. 121 First North
When: noon
Info: 702-507-4080
Sunday, September 21
Re/Max Long Drive Championship-Elimination Rounds Buy In Divisions
Where: Mesquite Sport and Event Complex, 1635 Bertha Howe Ave.
When: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Info: www.mesquitenv.gov
Monday, September 22
Re/Max Long Drive Championship-Elimination Rounds Buy In Divisions
Where: Mesquite Sport and Event Complex, 1635 Bertha Howe Ave.
When: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Info: www.mesquitenv.gov
Bereavement Group
Where: Mesquite Library, W. 121 First North
When: 3:30-5 p.m.
Info: 702-507-4080
Tuesday, September 23
Re/Max Long Drive Championship-All Senior Ladies Division Finals
Where: Mesquite Sport and Event Complex, 1635 Bertha Howe Ave.
When: 10 a.m.
Info: www.mesquitenv.gov
Downloading E-media class
Where: Mesquite Library, W. 121 First North
When: 2-3:30 p.m.
Info: 702-507-4080
Wednesday, September 24
Re/Max Long Drive Championship-Open Division Last Chance Qualifier
Where: Mesquite Sport and Event Complex, 1635 Bertha Howe Ave.
When: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Info: www.mesquitenv.gov
Desert Dames Luncheon
Where: Grill Room, 100 Palmer Lane
When: noon
Info: 702-613-4002
French Film Discussion Group
Where: Mesquite Library, W. 121 First North
When: 2-3p.m.
Info: 702-507-4080
Senior Trip Madume Wax Museum
Where: Senior Center, 102 Desert Drive
When: Depart noon-Return 8 p.m.
Info: Tickets must be prepaid by September 19; cost $18 collected by Silver Rider
Every Week~
Open Pickleball
Where: Mesquite Recreation Center, 100 W. Old Mill Road
When: Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Info: 702-346-8732
Quake-Barre Classes
Where: 150 N. Yucca Street, #5
When: Saturdays 7:30 a.m.
Info: Recreation Center 702-346-8732 or Christy Davis, Instructor 702-610-1344
Mesquite Shooters Pistol Club
Where: Take Old Hwy 91 to Hidden Valley; follow Hidden Valley to the Range
When: 8 a.m., Saturdays and Wednesdays
Info: Ovid Pinckert, 702-346-6314 or Ken Ness, 702-613-4170
Spin and Sculpt Class
Where: 150 N. Yucca Street, #37
When: 5:30 a.m.-6:15 a.m.
Info: 702-346-8732
Muay Thai-Korean Kickboxing Classes
Where: 150 N. Yucca St., Deuce #7
When: Friday, Wednesday and Monday, 3-4 p.m., 4-7 p.m. and 7-8 p.m.
Info: 702-346-8732
All That Jazz Adult Dance Classes
Where: 150 N. Yucca St., Deuce #5
When: Tuesday and Thursday 9:45-11:15 a.m.
New Pickleball Schedule
Where: Mesquite Recreation Center west gymnasium, 100 Old Mill Road
When: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, noon-3 p.m.
Info: 702-346-8732
Senior Center Card and Tile Game Schedule
Where: Mesquite Senior Center, 102 Desert Drive
When:
Open Pinochle Monday and Wednesday 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Friday 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Mexican Train Tuesday noon-3:30 p.m.
Dominos Wednesday noon-3:30 p.m.
Mah-Jongg Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday noon-3:30 p.m. Friday 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Cribbage Thursday 12:30-3:30 p.m.
Hand and Foot Thursday 12:30-3:30 p.m.
South West Dance Theatre
Where: 150 N. Yucca St., #5
When: Classes vary according to dance type, age and level, call for information.
Info: 435-669-6195
Alcoholics Anonymous
Where: 150 N. Yucca St., #18
When: Daily 9 a.m., noon & 6:30 p.m.
Women’s AA Meeting: Thursday 3 p.m.
Info: 702-346-6315
Evening Spin
Where: 150 N. Yucca St., #37
When: Tuesday and Thursday 5:30 p.m.
Info: 702-346-8732
Drawing Class with Bunny Wiseman
Where: Mesquite Fine Arts Gallery classroom, 15 W. Mesquite Blvd.
When: Monday 1-4 p.m.
Treble Makers: Community Lady Singers
Where: Mesquite Lutheran Church, 450 Turtleback Road
When: 9 a.m.
Info: nila35@rconnects.com
Beginner Tap Classes
Where: 150 N. Yucca St., #35
When: Mondays 3 p.m.
Karate for Kids
Where: Recreation Center, 100 W. Old Mill Road
When: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 4-8 p.m. Saturday 9 and 10 a.m.
Info: www.mesquitenv.gov or 702-346-8732
Karate for Kids
Where: Visitwww.mesquitenv.gov or 346-8732 for class locations/ Mesquite Taekwondo Center
When: Tuesday and Thursday 5 and 6 p.m.
Info: www.mesquitenv.gov or 702-346-8732
“Duplicate Bridge Game” and Lessons
Where: First Baptist Church 700 Hardy Way
When: Every Friday 11 a.m.
Info: Terry Waterman, 702-217-5005
Mesquite Cancer Help Society
Where: 150 N. Yucca St., #36
When: 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Mondays-Thursdays
Info: 702-346-0622
Mesquite Veteran’s Center
Where: 840 Hafen Lane
When: 9 a.m. – noon, Mondays-Fridays
Info: 702-345-3361 or 702-346-2735
VA Transportation
Where: To VA appointments in Las Vegas
When: Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays
Info: Mesquite Elks Lodge 702-345-2811
Stretch & Qi Gong Combo Class
Where: 150 N. Yucca St., #25
When: 10 a.m., Fridays, Mondays and Wednesdays
Info: 702-346-8732
Kundalini Yoga
Where: 150 N. Yucca St., #25
When: 9 a.m. & 6:15 p.m., Thursdays and Tuesdays
Info: 702-346-8732
Meditation Classes
Where: Mesquite Recreation Center, 100 W. Old Mill Road, #25
When: Thursdays 10-10:45 a.m.
Info: Instructor Betty King call 702-346-8732 to register
*All That Jazz Think Broadway
Where: 150 N. Yucca St., #25
When: 9:30 a.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays
Info: 702-346-8732
Sweatin’ To the Oldies
Where: 150 N. Yucca St., #25
When: 9:00 a.m. Fridays, Mondays & Wednesdays
Info: 702-346-8732
*Spinning Class with Al Litman
Where: 150 N. Yucca St., #10
When: 7:45 a.m., Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays
Info: 702-346-8732
Mesquite Boxing Club
Where: The Old Virgin Valley High School Gym, 41 W. First North St.
When: 5:30-7 p.m., Tuesdays and Wednesdays
Info: mesquiteboxinggym.webs.com
Desert Rose Charities Food Bank
(Serving the Arizona Strip communities)
Where: 3261 Old Pioneer Road, Beaver Dam, Ariz.
When: Fridays 9 a.m.-noon
Info: 928-347-5141
Virgin Valley Food Bank
Where: Where: 312 W. Mesquite Blvd., Mesquite Plaza, Unit 107 (facing West First South Street).
When: Mondays 3-5:00 p.m.
Info: 702-346-0900
Early Morning Spin Classes
Where: 150 N. Yucca St., #10
When: Tuesdays and Thursdays 5 a.m.
Info: Instructor, Christy Davis
Mesquite Silver Tongued Toastmasters Group
Where: Falcon Ridge Golf Club, 1024 Normandy Lane
When: Tuesdays 8-9 a.m.
The Rotary Club of Mesquite
Where: Mesquite Vistas Sports Club, 851 Pinnacle Court
When: Tuesdays Noon-1 p.m.
Info: Jeff Bird, 702- 346-7025
Cub Scouts Troop 299
Where: First Baptist Church, 700 Hardy Way
When: Tuesdays 6:30-7:30 p.m.
TOPS Organization Meeting
Where: 590 W. Mesquite Blvd., Community Room
When: 3:30-5 p.m., Wednesdays
Info: Rosemary Bardeleben, 702-345-6818
Weight Watchers Meeting
Where: 150 N. Yucca St., #8
When: Thursdays 5 p.m., Fridays 9:30 a.m.
Tae Kwon Do Forms
Where: Mesquite Recreation Center, 100 W. Old Mill Road
When: Tuesday 4:30 and 5:30 p.m.
Tae Kwon Do Sparring Techniques
Where: Mesquite Recreation Center, 100 W. Old Mill Road
When: Thursday 4:30 and 5:30 p.m.
LDS Addiction Recovery Support Group
Where: Littlefield Chapel, Old Highway 91 Littlefield, Ariz.
When: Sunday 7 p.m.
Info: 928-347-5210
LDS Addiction Recovery Support Group Women Only
Where: Littlefield Chapel, Old Highway 91 Littlefield, Ariz.
When: Tuesday 10 a.m.
Info: 928-347-5210
Mesquite Sunrise Rotary Club
Where: Grill Room, 100 Palmer Lane
When: Tuesdays 7:15-8:30 a.m.
Info: www.rotarymesquite.org
Info: mesquiterw@yahoo.com
Healing Meditation
Where: 150 N. Yucca St., #25
When: Tuesday and Thursday 10:15 a.m. Wednesday 6:15 p.m.
Info: 702-346-8732
Mind, Body, Stretch
Where: 150 N. Yucca St., #25
When: Wednesday, 5:15 p.m.
Info: 702-346-8732
Deep Water Aerobics
Where: Mesquite Recreation Center, 100 W. Old Mill Road
Indoor Pool 9-9:45 a.m.
Info: 702-346-8732
Vinyasa Yoga
Where: 150 N. Yucca St., #25
When: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 10-11 a.m.
Info: 702-346-8732
PM Zumba Classes
Where: Call for class location
When: Tuesday & Thursday 7-8 p.m.
Info: 702-346-8732
Zumba Fitness Party
Where: 150 N. Yucca St., #5
When: Wednesday 6-7 p.m. Friday 7-8 p.m.
Info: 702-346-8732
Stretch, Strength and Balance
Where: 150 N. Yucca St., #6
When: Monday and Wednesday 5:30 p.m.
Info: 702- 346-8732
Al-Anon Meeting
Where: 150 N. Yucca St., #18
When: Sunday 3-4 p.m. Wednesday 5-6 p.m.
Info: 928-347-5478
The Exchange Club of Mesquite
Where: Veteran’s Center, 840 Hafen Lane
When: Tuesdays, noon
Info: 702-346-6633
Preschool Storytime/Toddler Storytime
Where: Mesquite Library, 121 W. First North St.
When: Preschool-Wednesdays 11a.m., Toddler-Tuesday, 10 a.m.
Info: 702- 507-4080
Kids Science Club/Teen Wii Wednesday
Where: Mesquite Library, 121 W. First North St.
When: Science Club-Thursdays, 5 p.m., Wii Wednesday-Wednesdays 3:30 p.m.
Info: 702-507-4080
Bereavement Group
Where: Mesquite Library, 121 W. First North St.
When: Mondays 3:30-5 p.m.
Info: 702-507-4080
Cardio Boxing
Where: 150 N. Yucca Street, #5
When: Tuesday and Thursday 5 a.m.
Info: 702-346-8732