Community members are invited to meet with Andy Barton, Mesquite City Manager, at 8 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 21. This forum will be held at the Mesquite Fine Arts Gallery, located at 15 West Mesquite Blvd. It is open to all residents and light refreshments will be provided.

Community forums are open to the public and are an opportunity for residents to ask questions, voice concerns or just meet the city manager.

For more information about the City of Mesquite, find them on Facebook or Twitter at  GoMesquiteNV or visit City Hall at 10 E. Mesquite Blvd.  City Hall is open Monday through Friday.

Straight out of the Coral Desert in Southern Utah, the Native Grass Band is known for their ability to write entertaining original songs and tunes in a unique and distinctive style. Native Grass has thrilled audiences at major venues such as the Kayenta Arts Theater in Ivins UT, Logandale Nevada Bluegrass Festival, KARMA Fest, The Electric Theater in St. George, Blythe CA Bluegrass Festival, North Event Center in Orderville UT, and now they intend thrill you at the Mesquite Community Theatre on Saturday night. Tickets are $18 each and can be obtained by going to mctnv.com and click on Native Grass Band on the calendar.

The Southern Nevada Symphony Orchestra is performing at the CasaBlanca Showroom Saturday night at 7 p.m. Special guests include soloist Christian Bohnenstengel and Conductor Bill Long. Tickets start at $17 each and can be obtained by calling 877-438-2929.

On Wednesday you can learn about the world of nature around us and how we can peacefully coexist within it. In the Friends of Gold Butte Speaker Series, a new and exciting topic with be discussed each month.

Admission is always FREE to the public. Donations to Friends of Gold Butte can be made before or after each presentation and are greatly appreciated. For more information, please visit: http://www.friendsofgoldbutte.org/ Doors open at 6:15 pm. Refreshments available for purchase before each presentation.

Remember to send in those event notices, things are going to be happening that you’ll want folks to know about. Send them to terin.bbm@gmail.com so you can everyone know what’s happening with your group or club.

Thursday, Feb. 21

City Manager Forum

Where: Mesquite Fine Arts Gallery

When: 8-9 a.m.

Info: www.mesquitenv.gov

Sunrise Rotary

Where: Scotty’s, 1024 Normandy Ln.

When: 8 a.m.

Info: debparsley@kw.com

Kids Steam

Where: Mesquite Library, 160 W. First North St.

When: 4 p.m.

Info: 702-346-5224

Friday, Feb. 22

Ages 0-5 Story Time

Where: Mesquite Library 160 W. First North St.

When: 11 a.m.

Info: 702-346-5224

Teen Scene

Where: Mesquite Library 160 W. First North St.

When: 3:30 p.m.

Info: 702-346-5224

Saturday, Feb. 23

Native Grass Band

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

When: 7 p.m.

Info: 702-345-4499

Southern Nevada Symphony Orchestra

Where: CasaBlanca Showroom, 950 W. Mesquite Blvd.

When: 7:30 p.m.

Info: 877-438-2929

Monday, Feb. 25

Bereavement Group

Where: Mesquite Library 160 W. First North St.

When: 5-6:30 p.m.

Info: 702-346-5224

Tuesday, Feb. 26

Toddler Story Time

Where: Mesquite Library 160 W. First North St.

When: 10 a.m.

Info: 702-346-5224

Rotary Club

Where: Holiday Inn, 1030 W. Pioneer Blvd.

When: noon

Info: 702-346-7025

City Council Meeting

Where: City Hall, 10 E. Mesquite Blvd.

When: 5-7 p.m.

Info: www.mesquitenv.gov

Wednesday, Feb. 27

Social Security Administration Visit

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

When: 9-10:30 a.m.

Info: www.mesquitenv.gov

Pre School Story Time

Where: Mesquite Library 160 W. First North St.

When: 10 a.m.

Info: 702-346-5224

Friends of Gold Butte Speaker Series

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

When: 7 p.m.

Info: www.mctnv.com