The Flight of Fancy artist award reception is today at 4 p.m. at the Mesquite Fine Arts Gallery, 15 W. Mesquite Blvd.  The public is welcome to come meet the artists and view the many wonderful works of local residents.

Mesquite residents can come out to cheer on and support the Virgin Valley High School Bulldogs during their homecoming parade today at 6 p.m. The parade starts on Mesquite Boulevard at Arrowhead Lane and ends at the high school. A Community Pep Assembly will be held at the gymnasium at 7:30 p.m.

The best entertainment value for the weekend is definitely “Angel Street” a Victorian- era thriller.  Show-times are Friday and Saturday, 7 p.m.  and Sunday at 2 p.m.at the Mesquite Community Theatre, 150 N. Yucca St.  Tickets are $15.

You won’t want to miss Fright Night Wednesday, Oct. 28 at the Mesquite Fine Arts Gallery.  Paul Benedict sets the stage for a spooky reading of five of the most popular works from the legendary writer of the macabre, Edgar Allen Poe.

Benedict has been captivating the audience with stories from classic authors such as Mark Twain and O’Henry. He had the audience on the edge of their seats when he presented The Legend of Sleepy Hollow. Now he’ll poetically scare you out of your gourd with The Raven, The Cask of Amontillado, Silence-a-Fable and the The Black Cat. He’ll really get your blood flowing with the Tell Tale Heart all in the good spirit of the Halloween season.

Gallery doors open at 5:30 p.m. with the Fright Night performance beginning promptly at 6 p.m. It’s free to the public.  Light refreshments will be served during a 15 minute intermission. Seating is limited to 55 guests; no advance reservations are accepted.

There is a lot going on and the calendar is getting quite large. Be sure to check it carefully so you won’t miss a thing that’s happening in Mesquite each week.  You can view the entire calendar online at www.mesquitelocalnews.com.

Send all your activities to tphilswife@aol.com and please remember to put “community calendar” in the subject line so your event notice doesn’t get lost in cyber space.

Thursday, October 22

Community Forum with City Manager Andy Barton

Where:  Fire Station #3 John Deere Dr

When:  noon-1 p.m.

Info:  www.mesquitenv.gov

Artists Awards Reception

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

When:  4-6 p.m.

Info:  702-346-1338

Teen Tech Week/Canvas Bag

Where:  Mesquite Library, 121 W. First North St.

When:  3:30 p.m.

Info:  702-346-5224

Science Club

Where:  Mesquite Library, 121 W. First North St.

When:  4 p.m.

Info:  702-346-5224

Virgin Valley Homecoming Parade

Where:  North Arrowhead to Mesquite Blvd. and Willow Street

When:  6-7:30 p.m.

Info:  702-346-2780

Friday, October 23

Open Play Wii

Where:  Mesquite Library, 121 W. First North St.

When:  3-5 p.m.

Info:  702-346-5224

VVTG’s Angel Street

Where:  Mesquite Community Theatre, 150 N. Yucca St.

When:  7 p.m.

Info:  www.vvtgnv.com

Saturday, October 24

SUNYFL

Where:  Mesquite Sports and Event Complex, 1636 World Champion Way

When:  Email for times

Info:  bcaplinger@mesquitenv.gov

Get Smart With Art/Digital Photography

Where:  Mesquite Fine Arts Gallery Classroom, 15 W. Mesquite Blvd.

When: 10 a.m.-noon

Info:  702-346-1338

VVTG’s Angel Street

Where:  Mesquite Community Theatre, 150 N. Yucca St.

When:  7 p.m.

Info:  www.vvtgnv.com

Sunday, October 25

SUNYFL

Where:  Mesquite Sports and Event Complex, 1636 World Champion Way

When:  Email for times

Info:  bcaplinger@mesquitenv.gov

VVTG’s Angel Street

Where:  Mesquite Community Theatre, 150 N. Yucca St.

When:  2 p.m.

Info:  www.vvtgnv.com


Tuesday, October 27

Excel Basics Class

Where:  Mesquite Library, 121 W. First North St.

When:  1:30-3 p.m.

Info:  702-346-5224

City Council Meeting

Where:  City Hall, 10 E. Mesquite Blvd.

When:  5-7 p.m.

Info:  www.mesquitenv.gov

Wednesday, October 28

French Film Group

Where:  Mesquite Library, 121 W. First North St.

When:  1:30-3 p.m.

Info:  702-346-5224

Teen Hot Spot

Where:  Mesquite Library, 121 W. First North St.

When:  3:30 p.m.

Info:  702-346-5224

Fright Night with Paul Benedict

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

When:  6-8 p.m.

Info:  702-346-1338

 

Every Week~

Beginners Drawing With Bunny Wiseman

Where:  Mesquite Fine Arts Gallery Classroom 15 W. Mesquite Blvd.

When:  1-4 p.m.

Info:  702-346-1338

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 a.m.

Info:  702-346-1338

Bead Weaving with Karron Knight

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

When:  9 a.m.-noon

Info:  702-346-1338

Open Paint Day

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

When:   Friday, 9 a.m.-noon

Info:  702-346-1338

 

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

Bereavement Group

Where:  Mesquite Library, 121 W. First North St.

When:  Monday 3:30-5 p.m.

Info:  702-346-5224

Chair Classes/Fitness Level: Moderate/Beginner

Where: Mesquite Recreation Center, 100 W. Old Mill Rd

When:  Monday-Friday 10:30 a.m.

Info:  702-346-5290

Strength Training and Core Conditioning

Where:  Mesquite Recreation Center, 100 W. Old Mill Rd

When:  M & W Strength 9 a.m. T & Th Core Conditioning 9 a.m.

Info:  702-356-5290

Zumba Gold

Where:  mesquite Recreation Center, 100 W. Old Mill Rd

When:  Regular Class M & W 9:30 a.m., Slower Music T & Th 9:30 a.m.

Info:  702-346-5290

Toddler Story Time

Where:  Mesquite Library, 121 W. First North St.

When:  Tuesdays 10 a.m.

Info:  702-346-5224

Five and Under Story Time

Where:  Mesquite Library, 121 W. First North St.

When:  Tuesdays 4 p.m.

Info:  702-346-5224

Pre-School Story Time

Where:  Mesquite Library, 121 W. First North St.

When:  Wednesdays 11 a.m.

Info:  702-346-5224

Wii Wednesday

Where:  Mesquite Library, 121 W. First North St.

When:  Wednesdays 3:30 p.m.

Info:  702-346-5224

Zumba Basics

Where:  Mesquite Recreation Center, 100 W. Old Mill Rd

When:  Mondays and Wednesdays 10 a.m.

Info:  702-346-8732

Abs, Buns and Thighs Class

Where:  Mesquite Recreation Center, 100 W. Old Mill Rd

When:  Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 5:30 p.m.

Info:  702-346-8732

Open Pickleball

Where:  Mesquite Recreation Center, 100 W. Old Mill Rd

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 W. Old Mill Rd

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 Dr.

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

Treble Makers: Community Lady Singers

Where:  Mesquite Lutheran Church, 450 Turtleback Rd.

When:  10 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 Rd

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. Thursdays July 1 – August 31

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 Rd, #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 Rd., 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 W. First South St.).

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

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 Dr.

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

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