This week, more than 600 golfers will descend on Mesquite, Nevada for the second largest handicapped amateur tournament in the nation, Mesquite Amateur. Every year since 2002, Mesquite Gaming , owner of the Casablanca Resort and Virgin River Hotel, hosts the Mesquite Amateur, which serves as a summer getaway for hundreds of amateur golfers, not only around the United States, but the world. The Sixteenth Annual Mesquite Amateur, a five-day 54-hole, net, stroke play tournament, takes place from May 28 through June 1.
Thirty-eight U.S. states are represented in this year’s tournament, and there are 12 foreign competitors traveling from as far as Thailand. The tournament continues to attract a wide range of players, from the oldest male participant at 90 years old, to the 130 female participants, including last year’s champion Gigi Higgins of Cape Coral, Fla.
Community involvement is essential each year for the Mesquite Amateur, and this year more than 60 local Mesquite volunteers will be assisting with tournament. Their work and dedication during the week of this tournament help create an amazing experience for all participants.
The CasaBlanca is presenting some compelling entertainment this weekend in the Showroom.
Mark Preston, former member of the Lettermen will be appearing live on Friday and on Saturday you can kick back with some good Southern Rock when Beer Drinkers and Hell Raisers pay tribute to the music of ZZ Top.
You must be 21 or over to attend either concert. Tickets prices start at $15, with VIP seating available, and can be purchased online at: http://www.startickets.com/events/item/mark-preston.
Memorial Day Services will be held Monday, May 28th, 7:45 a.m. at Veterans Park.
Memorial Day was created to honor those who paid the ultimate price to ensure our freedom. There will be no political advertising or promoting allowed.
Be sure to send all your events to terin.bbm@gmail.com so we can let all of Mesquite know what’s going on.
Thursday, May 24
Sunrise Rotary
Where: Scotty’s, 1024 Normandy Ln.
When: 8-9 a.m.
Info: debparsley@kw.com
Student Art Reception
Where: Mesquite Fine Arts Center, 15 W. Mesquite Blvd.
When: 4-6 p.m.
Info: 702-346-1338
Kids Steam-Ages 6-11-Lego
Where: Mesquite Library Temporary Location, 150 N. Yucca St.
When: 4 p.m.
Info: 702-346-5224
Friday, May 25
Ages 0-5 Story Time
Where: Mesquite Library Temporary Location, 150 N. Yucca St.
When: 11 a.m.
Info: 702-346-5224
Desert Dames Luncheon
Where: Eureka Casino, Grand Ball Room, 275 Mesa Blvd.
When: noon
Info: 702-345-3477
Teen Scene
Where: Mesquite Library Temporary Location, 150 N. Yucca St.
When: 3:30 p.m.
Info: 702-346-5224
Mark Preston
Where: CasaBlanca Showroom, 950 W. Mesquite Blvd.
When: 8:30 p.m.
Info: www.casablancaresort.com
Saturday, May 26
FC Mesquite Soccer
Where: Mesquite Sports and Events Complex, 1635 World Champion Way
When: Call for times
Info: www.mesquitenv.gov/events
Beer Drinkers and Hell Raisers-Tribute to ZZ Top
Where: CasaBlanca Showroom, 950 W. Mesquite Blvd.
When: 8:30 p.m.
Info: www.casablancaresort.com
Sunday, May 27
FC Mesquite Soccer
Where: Mesquite Sports and Events Complex, 1635 World Champion Way
When: Call for times
Info: www.mesquitenv.gov/events
Monday, May 28
Memorial Day Services
Where: Mesquite Veteran’s Park
When: 7:45 a.m.
Info: No political advertising or promoting allowed
City offices and Library Closed
FC Mesquite Soccer
Where: Mesquite Sports and Events Complex, 1635 World Champion Way
When: Call for times
Info: www.mesquitenv.gov/events
Tuesday, May 29
Library Closed
FC Mesquite Soccer
Where: Mesquite Sports and Events Complex, 1635 World Champion Way
When: Call for times
Info: www.mesquitenv.gov/events
Wednesday, May 30
Library Closed
