WEDNESDAY, AUG. 14
Dr. Kate DiCamillo – Virtual Author Talk Series: 11 a.m. – noon. Newbery Medal winning author Kate DiCamillo of the Mercy Watson Series. It’s an interview for the whole family. Call 702-346-5224.
Writer’s Group: 11 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. Mesquite Library, 160 W. 1st. St. Learning Center Building. Come and discuss your craft with other local writers. Info: 702-346-5224.
Mesquite Chamber Monthly Luncheon: 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m., Cucina Italiana Restaurant, 471 W. Mesquite Blvd. Guest speaker is Kelly Adams, CEO of Mesa View Regional Hospitals. Chamber members $30, non-members $40. Call 702-346-2902.
Book Bingo: 1:30-3:30 p.m. Mesquite Library, 160 W. 1st. N. St. Play bingo, win books! Info: 702-346-5224.
Adult 3D Pen Coloring: 3 – 4:30 p.m., Mesquite Library, 160 W. 1st. N. St. Learning Center Building. Come learn about 3D pen coloring. Info: 702-346-5224.
Republican Women’s Club (for men & women): Doors open at 5 p.m., Meeting 5:30-7 p.m., Mesquite Veteran’s Center, 840 Hafen Lane, Meetings the second Wednesday of each month. For information: call 530-966-5363, email hrbsue@yahoo.com.
Ages 3-5 Preschool Storytime: 10-10:30 a.m. Includes stories, songs and more to build literacy skills and help children develop a love for books. Activities also include Kindergarten Readiness skills such as cutting, tracing, and doing worksheets. 702-346-5224.
Kids’ Artsy Craft Club: 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m., A new art technique is taught every week, Mesquite Library, 160 W. 1st. N. St., 702-346-5224.
Rotary Club of Mesquite NV: 5:30 p.m., Mesquite Library, 160 W. 1st. N. St. Those interested can email RotaryMesquiteEvents@
THURSDAY, AUG. 15
Irena Smith – Virtual Author Talk Series: 11 a.m. – noon. Smith is a former Stanford Admissions Officer who will talk about the college application process. Call 702-346-5224.
Blood Drive: 2-6 p.m., Mesquite Recreation Center, 100 W. Old Mill Road. Schedule at www.donors.vitalant.org with code 89027. Call 877-256-4825.
Artists Reception: 4-6 p.m., Mesquite Fine Arts Gallery, 15 W. Mesquite Blvd. $35. Desert Moods exhibition winners announced. Free to the public.
Al-Anon Family Group: 10:30 a.m., 150 Yucca St, Suite 35A. Al-Anon Family Group is back with weekly meetings.
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.
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. 702-346-5224.
Teen Crafternoon: 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. Mesquite Library, 160 W. 1st N St. Teen programs 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. 702-346-5224.
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. 702-346-5224
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