You’ll want to set aside some time this weekend to attend the 5th annual Community Christmas Concert sponsored by the Greater Mesquite Arts Foundation and coordinated by Larry LeMieux.
This year’s theme is a Christmas Story and the script is written and directed by the Virgin Valley Theatre Group’s Jenna Grubb and Matt McDonald.
The community groups, individuals and church choirs are too many to mention so you’ll just have to be at the Mesquite Community Theatre on either Friday or Saturday nights at 7 p.m. to see all the awesome talent yourself.
The Virgin Valley Theatre Group is holding auditions for the spring musical, “Zombies from the Beyond”
“Zombies…” is a take-off of the 50’s and 60’s “B” science-fiction movies about invaders from outer space. The cast consists of 4 males and 3 females. There’s singing, dancing…and ray guns!
Actors should come dressed to move. The director will be using cuttings from the script, so no prepared pieces are necessary. A prepared song is optional – accompaniment will be provided if you bring the sheet music.
The VVTG is also looking for a drummer and an accordionist for the band. The drummer can have his/her own drums or not, as they have a drum-set available already.”(VVTG)
Don’t miss out on all the wonderful, FREE programs sponsored by the Mesquite library. Programs such as Microsoft Word will have you creating documents, calendars or other print projects in no time. Perhaps you’d rather learn a craft…well their holiday card making class may be just what you’re looking for.
The Mesquite library has programs nearly every day to enhance, educate and help you live a better life here in Mesquite, check them out anytime Monday through Saturday.
Don’t forget….10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Monday through Saturday you can find some one of a kind Christmas gifts and support your local artists when you shop at the Mesquite Fine Arts Gallery.
VVAA hosts its annual Christmas Boutique of fine gifts all month long. This premiere shopping event features all original, handmade items. This is where you can find the perfect gift for that hard-to-shop-for-person in your life.
You can find all the upcoming holiday events right here in the community calendar every Thursday or online at www.mesquitelocalnews.com/category/calendar.
Send all your holiday events to tphilswife@aol.com, please put “community calendar” in the subject line or your submission may get lost in cyber space. I’ll be happy to help you spread the word.
Thursday, December 4
Veterans of Modern Warfare
Where: Veteran’s Center, 840 Hafen Lane
When: 6 p.m.
Info: 702-346-2735
Elks Lodge #2811
Where: 545 Riverside Drive
When: Call for times
Info: 702-345-2811
Friday, December 5
Community Christmas Show
Where: Mesquite Community Theatre, 150 N. Yucca Street
When: 7 p.m.
Info: llemieux@cascadeaccess.com
Saturday, December 6
Pet Adoption
Where: 150 N. Yucca Street, #1
When: 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
Info: 702-346-3326
Adult Movie Matinee “Heaven is for Real”
Where: Mesquite Library, 121 W. First North Street
When: noon
Info: 702-346-5224
Community Christmas Show
Where: Mesquite Community Theatre, 150 N. Yucca Street
When: 7 p.m.
Info: llemieux@cascadeaccess.com
Sunday, December 7
VVTG Musical Auditions “Zombies From the Beyond”
Where: Mesquite Fine Arts Gallery Classroom, 15 W. Mesquite Blvd.
When: 3-6 p.m.
Info: 702-533-9577 or 612-419-5615
Monday, December 8
Holiday Card Making Workshop
Where: Mesquite Library, 121 W. First North Street
When: 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Info: 702-346-5224
Bereavement Group
Where: Mesquite Library, 121 W. First North Street
When: 3:30-5 p.m.
Info: 702-346-5224
VVTG Musical Auditions “Zombies From the Beyond”
Where: Mesquite Fine Arts Gallery Classroom, 15 W. Mesquite Blvd.
When: 6-9 p.m.
Info: 702-533-9577 or 612-419-5615
Tuesday, December 9
Blood Drive
Where: Mesquite Library, 121 W. First North Street
When: 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m.
Info: 702-346-5224
Mystery Book Club
Where: Mesquite Library, 121 W. First North Street
When: noon
Info: 702-346-5224
Show of Shows/Variety Show
Where: Casablanca Showroom, 950 West Mesquite Blvd.
When: 2 p.m.
Info: Tickets $5 www.casablancaresort.com
Mesquite Cancer Help Society
Where: 150 N. Yucca Street, #36
When: 2-3 p.m.
Info: 702-346-0622
Caregiver Support Group
Where: Mesquite Senior Center, 102 Desert Drive
When: 2:30-3:30 p.m.
Info: Terra Shreve 702-346-7666
City Council Meeting
Where: City Hall, 10 W. Mesquite Blvd.
When: 5-7 p.m.
Info: www.mesquitenv.gov
Wednesday, December 10
Microsoft Word Class
Where: Mesquite Library, 121 W. First North Street
When: 1:30-3 p.m.
Info: 702-346-5224
Mesquite Republican Women
Where: Veteran’s Center, 840 Hafen Lane
When: 5-7 p.m.
Info: mesquiterw@yahoo.com
Every Week~
Zumba Basics
Where: Mesquite Recreation Center, 100 W. Old Mill Road
When: Mondays and Wednesdays 10 a.m.
Info: 702-346-8732
Abs, Buns and Thighs Class
Where: Mesquite Recreation Center, 100 W. Old Mill Road
When: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 5:30 p.m.
Info: 702-346-8732
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: 9 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: Visit www.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
Watercolor Painting
Where: Mesquite Fine Arts Gallery, 15 W. Mesquite Blvd.
When: Tuesdays, 9 a.m.
Info: 702-346-1338
Acrylic Painting Beginner to Advance
Where: Mesquite Fine Arts Gallery, 15 W. Mesquite Blvd.
When: Tuesdays, 1-4 p.m.
Info: 702-346-1338
Beginning Watercolor
Where: Mesquite Fine Arts Gallery, 15 W. Mesquite Blvd.
When: Wednesday, 1-3 p.m.
Info: 702-346-1338
3-D Paper Art
Where: Mesquite Fine Arts Gallery, 15 W. Mesquite Blvd.
When: Thursdays, 9:30 a.m.
Info: 702-346-1338
Open Painting Time
Where: Mesquite Fine Arts Gallery, 15 W. Mesquite Blvd.
When: 9 a.m.-noon
Info: 702-346-1338