THURSDAY, JULY 20
Sunrise Rotary: 7:30 a.m. Meets every Thursday at CSN. Room 1. For more information, contact Deb Parsley at 702-420-4494.
Virtual Author Series: Ethen Kross: 10 – 11 a.m., Mesquite Library, 121 W. 1st N St. Brace yourself for a through-provoking conversation with Ethan Kross, a scientist and storyteller with a bestselling book called “Chatter: The Voice in Our Head. Why it Matters and how to Harness it.” Call 702-507-4080.
Toastmasters: noon – 1 p.m., First Baptist Church, 830 E. Hafen Lane. Toastmasters meet each Thursday at noon. Contact Mike Young at mkyoung@ix.netcom.com for details.
Clayart 4 Fun: 1 -3 p.m., Mesquite Fine Arts Gallery, 15 W. Mesquite Blvd. Two day class that for ages 8-14 that will provide a creative clay project. $30 fee for each class. Held at Jimmie Hughes Campus pottery room, 3o, Bulding 6. Call 702-346-1338
Vitalant Blood Drive: 2 – 6 p.m. Mesquite Recreation Center, 100 W. Old Mill Road. Appointment required. Schedule at www.donors.vitalant.org and search by zip code 89027 or call 877-258-4825.
Coloring for Adults: 2:30-3:30 p.m., Mesquite Library, 160 W. 1st. N. St. Join for a relaxing session of coloring intricate and meditative designs of various artists. Info: 702-507-4080.
STEAM Activities for Kids: 4-5 p.m., Mesquite Library, 160 W. 1st. N. St. Participate each week in fun, hands-on Science, Technology, Engineering, Art or Math activity. Info: 702-507-4080
Teen Crafternoon: 3:30 – 4:30 p.m. Mesquite Library, 121 W. 1st N St. Teen program operate under the principles of HOMAGO: Hanging Out, Messing Around, Geeking Out. Refers to spaces and learning activities that allow for flexible, hands-on experimentation, collaboration and tinkering in areas of professional interest. All supplies provided. Call 702-507-4080.
Mesquite Fine Arts Awards Ceremony: 4-6 p.m., Mesquite Fine Arts Center, 15 W. Mesquite Blvd. Reception and awards ceremony for “Mysteries of Nature” exhibit. Call 702-346-1338
FRIDAY, JULY 21
Family Storytime for ages 0-5 years: 10-11 a.m., Mesquite Library, 160 W. 1st. N. St. Join for stories, songs, rhymes and activities. For children ages 0-5 and their caregivers. Call 702-507-4080.
Desert Doodles: 10 a.m., Mesquite Fine Arts Center, 15 W. Mesquite Blvd. Classes for artist/adults to learn and use doodle patterns to create artwork. This is a drop-in class. Fee is $10. Call 702-346-1338
Palette and Pour Party: 5 – 7:30 p.m., Mesquite Fine Arts Center, 15 W. Mesquite Blvd. Enjoy and evening out with friends while creating your own work of art. Step-by-step guidance by Chris Picor. Tickets are $35. Call 702-346-1338
Bereavement Group: 3:30-4:30 p.m. Mesquite Library, 160 W. 1st. St. This is a group headed by Mesa View/Virgin Valley Hospice. For more information, call 702-346-5224.
