Baron picked as MPD SOAR award winner

Officer Erick Baron is this year’s Southern Nevada SOAR award recipient for the Mesquite Police Department,.

Baron has worked for the Mesquite Police Department for more than five years, and he also has several years of experience with another agency. During much of his time with MPD, he has served as Officer in Charge and utilized his leadership skills on several major incidents.

In one incident last year, a fellow officer was exposed to fentanyl during an arrest. He recognized the officer needed assistance and immediately requested paramedics respond.

Baron then directed other officers on scene to locate and administer Narcan to the injured officer while he helped him lay down on the ground and removed his gear. Baron controlled the scene calmly and communicated with dispatch and other officers to ensure the officer got the medical attention he needed as fast as possible. Without Officer Baron’s quick actions and decisive leadership, the exposed Officer could have had serious life threatening concerns.

CasaBlanca Resort to host Halloween Bash

The CasaBlanca Resort has scheduled an adults-only Halloween Bash on Oct. 26 in the CasaBlanca Showroom beginning at 8 p.m.

The free event is open to anyone 21 years and older. There will be a costume contest and will feature the ‘80s band Ghostbusters.

Also in October, the high-energy cover band The Party will perform on Oct. 18. The Party performs hits from the 70s, 80s, 90s and current songs.

The concert is free and open to those 21 years and older.

Library event will bring community together

The Mesquite Library has scheduled its second Glitter & Gold resource fair, a vibrant community gathering that celebrates learning, fun and connection.

The event is scheduled Oct. 12 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the library, 160 W. First North St.

The event will include a pop-up book sale and community partners will sponsor resources to help with your daily life.

There will also be free food and drinks (while supplies last), face painting, balloon art, live music, scavenger hunt and carnival games.

All ages are welcome. There will also be a canned food drive (nonperishable food items) to be donated to the Mesquite Salvation Army.