Join the Mayor for some good old-fashioned flap jacks when he hosts the Mayor’s Pancake Breakfast from 7-8:30 a.m. afterward head out for the Mesquite Days Parade. The parade begins at 10:00am get your spot early along the parade route as traffic will be diverted off of the boulevard from Woodbury to Sandhill at 9:45am. Bring your lawn chairs and some refreshments to stay hydrated and watch and enjoy the parade. The parade will head East on Mesquite Blvd on the south side lanes (City Hall side) of the street. Remember that the City has plenty for all to do. Attend the carnival and vendor booths will be opening and ready for business.
PLEASE DO NOT PARK ALONG ARROWHEAD as that is a set up area.
The parade staging area will be in the LDS Chapel Parking lot on 100 North Arrowhead Lane.
Parade will begin at 10:00am and leave the LDS parking lot turning (Left) South on North Arrowhead Lane. (Heading towards Mesquite Blvd).
Parade then will turn Left (East) onto Mesquite Blvd heading (normal direction of traffic).
Parade will be heading east for about 0.5 miles.
Parade then will turn Left (North) on North Willow, ending. Entries can head back to the staging area taking Old Mill Rd back to the LDS chapel on 100 North Arrowhead.
9:45am Traffic will be diverted off of Mesquite Boulevard between Woodbury and Sandhill.
Enjoy the rest of the day at the carnival which will be set up at the Mesquite Recreation Departments West Field. Rides will be open from noon to midnight.
For more information on this and other programs please contact the Department of Athletics & Leisure Services at (702) 346-8732. Register for youth and adult programs online at: www.mesquitenv.gov for more information and to stay connected via social media, our Facebook: www.facebook.com/MesquiteNVRecreation or at the Administrative Offices located at 100 W. Old Mill Road.
Virgin Valley High School music students will present concerts, rounding out their school year. The public is invited to attend these free concerts, both held at the VVHS campus at 820 Valley View Drive, Mesquite. These enthusiastic young musicians perform under the direction of VVHS orchestra and choir instructor, Marie Palmer. Donations to the VVHS music programs are gratefully accepted and will help provide new sheet music and other supplies for the VVHS Music Program.
Wednesday, May 8, a guitar recital will be presented at the VVHS Student Center at 5:00pm. This concert will feature beginning and advanced players performing as an ensemble as well as in small groups and soloists. The VVHS guitarists have gained a shining reputation for their popular performances over the past year, including a concert in the park last spring, and a special medley of island songs played on ukuleles at a scholarship fundraiser in March.
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, May 2
Sunrise Rotary
Where: Scotty’s, 1024 Normandy Ln.
When: 8 a.m.
Info: debparsley@kw.com
Mesquite Days Historical Walking Tour
Where: Virgin Valley Heritage Museum, 35 W. Mesquite Blvd.
When: 9-10 a.m.
Info: www.mesquitenv.gov
Chair Yoga
Where: Veteran’s Center, 830 Hafen Ln.
When: 1 p.m.
Info: Veteran’s Center 702-346-2735 or Ann 435-669-5978
Book Bingo
Where: Mesquite Library, 160 W. First North St.
When: 2:30-3:30 p.m.
Info: 702-346-5224
Kids Steam
Where: Mesquite Library, 160 W. First North St.
When: 4 p.m.
Info: 702-346-5224
National Day of Prayer
Where: City Hall, 10 E. Mesquite Blvd.
When: 6-7:30 p.m.
Info: www.mesqutienv.gov
Friday, May 3
Mesquite Days Carnival and various activities
Where: Recreation Center, 100 W. Old Mill Rd
When: noon-midnight
Info: www.mesquitenv.gov
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, May 4
Mayor’s Pancake Breakfast
Where: Family Heritage Park, 100 N. Arrowhead Lane
When: 7-8:30 a.m.
Info: www.mesquitenv.gov
Mesquite Days Parade
Where: Mesquite Blvd.
When: 10 a.m.
Info: www.mesquitenv.gov
Mesquite Days Carnival and various activities
Where: Recreation Center, 100 W. Old Mill Rd
When: noon-midnight
Info: www.mesquitenv.gov
Sunday, May 5
Mesquite Days Carnival and various activities
Where: Recreation Center, 100 W. Old Mill Rd
When: noon-5 p.m.
Info: www.mesquitenv.gov
Monday, May 6
Bereavement Group
Where: Mesquite Library 160 W. First North St.
When: 5-6:30 p.m.
Info: 702-346-5224
Tuesday, May 7
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
Wednesday, May 8
Pre School Story Time
Where: Mesquite Library 160 W. First North St.
When: 10 a.m.
Info: 702-346-5224
T.O.P.S.
Where: America First Credit Union Community Room, 590 W. Mesquite Blvd.
When: 3:30 p.m.
Info: 702-346-2980
Virgin Valley High School Guitar Recital
Where: VVHS, 820 Valley View Dr.
When: 5 p.m.
Info:
