This weekend is all about fun times.  We have parades, softball tournaments, carnivals, food and don’t forget the world premiere of “Fly Willie”!  With all of this it’s sure to be a weekend full of fun!

See our special Mesquite Days section for all the times and places for the Mesquite Days activities.

Vegas talent combined with our own Virgin Valley Theatre Group’s stars of the stage offer up lots of laughs in the zany new comedy “Fly Willie” at the Mesquite Community Theatre May 1, 2 and 3.

Friday, May 1 will kick off this world premier presentation with a Red Carpet opening at 5:45 p.m.  Joint the cast and VIP guests as they arrive “Hollywood style” and walk the red carpet for the opening of this “Zany new Comedy” written and directed by two time award winning director and choreographer Dan Nielsen.

Fly Willie has been a year-long educational project for the VVTG actors.  Workshops and rehearsals were instructed and directed by Dan and Diana Nielsen of 2Nielsens Productions in Las Vegas.

Fly Willie’s special guest is professional opera singer Marco Antonio Varela.

Proceeds from the Mesquite show will go to Virgin Valley Theatre Group’s educational funding $1.00 from every ticket sold will be donated to the Wounded Warrior Project in appreciation of Eureka Casino’s support of the VVTG.

The Virgin Valley Artists sponsor a free presentation on Tuesday, May 5 by Lost City Museum Archaeologist Molly Fierer-Donaldson who will speak on her work in South America.  Guests can enjoy their own brown bag lunches during this noontime presentation.

Whatever activity they you are looking for, you can always find what’s happening right here in the community calendar every Thursday in print or everyday online at www.mesquitelocalnews.com/category/calendar.

If you want them to find you, you know what to do, send all your events to tphilswife@aol.com, please put “community calendar” in the subject line or your submission may get lost in cyber space.

This Week~

Thursday, April 30

Mesquite Cancer HELP Mammovan

Where: Mesquite Senior Center, 102 W Old Mill Rd.

When: 8 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Info: 877-581-6266 for appointment (recommended)

Mesquite Days

Where:  100 West Old Mill Road

When:  5-11 p.m.

Info:  See Mesquite Days Section for Scheduled Events

Friday, May 1

Wound Care & Hyperbaric Center Opening

Where: 1299 Bertha Howe Ave, 1st Floor, West Wing of Mesa View Hospital

When: 7:30 – 9:30 a.m.

Info: 702-346-8040; Chamber Ribbon Cutting at 7:30 a.m.

Mesquite Days Madness Softball

Where:  Pioneer, Hunter and Old Mill Ball Fields

When:  Call for times

Info: 792-345-8732 x 4002

Beaver Dam Jam

Where: Beaver Dam Bar, 411 N Old Highway 91, Beaver Dam

When: 3 p.m. – midnight

Info: 928-347-5492, Call for prices.

VVTG & 2Nielsens Productions Present “Fly Willie” Red Carpet World Premier

Where:  Mesquite Community Theatre, 150 N. Yucca Street

When:  5:45 Red Carpet Premier, 7p.m. Showtime

Info:  www.flywillie.com

Saturday, May 2

Mayor’s Pancake Breakfast & Parade

Where:  100 N. Arrowhead

When:  8-9:30 a.m. (Parade at 10 a.m. on Mesquite Blvd)

Info:  www.mesquitenv.gov

Mesquite Days Madness Softball

Where:  Pioneer, Hunter and Old Mill Ball Fields

When:  Call for times

Info: 792-345-8732 x 4002

Cash Mob: Southwest Spirit

Where: 561 W. Mesquite Blvd

When: 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Info: 702-346-2902; Bring $20.

Mesquite Days

Where:  100 West Old Mill Road

When:  10 a.m.-midnight

Info:  See Mesquite Days Section for Scheduled Events

7th annual “Smokin’ in Mesquite BBQ,” barbecue competition and festival

Where: CasaBlanca Resort, 950 W. Mesquite Blvd.

When: 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.

Info: Free, food and beverage purchases vary. 877-438-2929

Beaver Dam Jam

Where: Beaver Dam Bar, 411 N Old Highway 91, Beaver Dam

When: Noon – midnight

Info: 928-347-5492, Call for prices

Kentucky Derby Party

Where: Season’s Ultra Lounge, Eureka Casino, 275 Mesa Blvd.

When: 2 p.m.

Info:  $10 per ticket available at J.S. Merchant. 702-346-4600

2015 Wine Fest to benefit Kids for Sports

Where: The Terrace Restaurant at Wolf Creek Golf Course, 403 Paradise Pkwy.

When: 5 – 8 p.m.

Info: $50 ea. In advance, $55 ea. At the door; 702-345-6701

VVTG and 2Nielsens Productions Present “Fly Willie”

Where:  Mesquite Community Theatre, 150 N. Yucca Street

When:  7 p.m.

Info:  www.flywillie.com

Sunday, May 3

Mesquite Days Madness Softball

Where:  Pioneer, Hunter and Old Mill Ball Fields

When:  Call for times

Info: 792-345-8732 x 4002

Beaver Dam Jam

Where: Beaver Dam Bar, 411 N Old Highway 91, Beaver Dam

When: Noon – 5:30 p.m.

Info: 928-347-5492, Call for prices

Mesquite Days

Where:  100 West Old Mill Road

When:  noon-5 p.m.

Info:  See Mesquite Days Section for Scheduled Events

VVTG & 2Nielsens Productions Present “Fly Willie”

Where: Mesquite Community Theatre, 150 N. Yucca Street

When:  3 p.m.

Info:  www.flywillie.com

7th annual “Smokin’ in Mesquite BBQ,” barbecue competition and festival

Where: CasaBlanca Resort, 950 W. Mesquite Blvd.

When: 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. Awards at 6 p.m.

Info: Free, food and beverage purchases vary. 877-438-2929

 

Monday, May 4

Student Art Exhibit

Where:  Mesquite Fine Arts Center, 15 West Mesquite Blvd.

When:  10 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Saturday through May

Info:  702-346-1338

Tuesday, May 5

NVDS ROVER Program

Where: Mesquite Veterans Center, 840 Hafen Lane.

When: 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Info: (775) 688-1653

Brown Bag Lecture

Where:  Mesquite Fine Arts Gallery, 15 West Mesquite Blvd.

When:  noon

Info:  702-346-1338

Technical Review Meeting

Where:  City Hall, 10 East Mesquite Blvd.

When:  1:30-2:30 p.m.

Info:  www.mesquitenv.gov

Mesquite Arts Council Meeting

Where:  150 North Yucca Street, #23

When:  5:30 p.m.

Info:  702-346-2787

Wednesday, May 6

Mesquite Senior Games Men’s Softball

Where:  Pioneer and Hunter Fields

When:  Call for times

Info:  Frank Pati 702-238-5805

Concert on the Grass

Where:  City Hall, 10 East Mesquite Blvd.

When:  5:30-7p.m.

Info:  Free Concert Sponsored by the Mesquite Arts Council

Virgin Valley Lion’s Club

Where:  Holiday Inn Express, 1030 West Pioneer Blvd.

When:  6:30 p.m.

Info:  William DePew 702-345-2104

C.E.R.T. Monthly Meeting

Where:  Fire Station #3, 3 John Deere Drive

When:  6:30-8 p.m.

Info:  702-613-4415

 

Every Week~

Toddler Story Time

Where:  Mesquite Library, 121 W. First North Street

When:   Mondays 10 a.m.

Info:  702-346-5224

Pre-School Story Time

Where:  Mesquite Library, 121 W. First North Street

When:  Tuesdays 11 a.m.

Info:  702-346-5224

Wii Wednesday

Where:  Mesquite Library, 121 W. First North Street

When:  Wednesdays 3:30 p.m.

Info:  702-346-5224

 

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

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.

Info:  435-229-9946

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:  371 Riverside Drive

When:  Sunday 3-4 p.m. Wednesday 5:30-6:30 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