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(04/15/18)Mesquite Reads wins big at MLN mystery dinner theatre (07/28/16)“I am overwhelmed from the community’s generosity and support of the Mesquite Reads program for the local elementary school kids,” Mesquite Local News Editor Barbara Ellestad said after $2,650 was raised for the program at a mystery dinner theatre staged by the MLN staff Thursday, July 28.
“We very much appreciate the Eureka Casino Resort and Eureka Community Initiative partnering with us to help raise money for the kids,” Ellestad said. “And no event would be complete without the Mesquite Show Girls on hand to help out.”
” I just cannot thank you and your incredible team for the special event,” said Andre Carrier, Eureka Casino Resort CEO. “It was a remarkable amount of work and it was truly fantastically executed and great fun. It was a wonderful gesture on behalf of Mesquite Reads and greatly added to the legacy of innovation and commitment that is a hallmark of this community effort. Thank you, thank you, thank you.”
Directed and produced by Teri Nehrenz, MLN Office Manager and community outreach liaison, the dinner theatre was held at the Eureka Casino Resort and attended by 96 people who laughed from beginning to end.
“Alabama Jones and the Trailer Park of DOOM!” is a spoof of Indiana Jones movies with a southern twist – and a twister.
more info...On Tuesday, April 26 Goodwill of Southern Nevada posed a challenge to all 5 Mayors in the Clark County District including Mesquite Mayor Al Litman.
The Goodwill donation truck set up at the Walmart parking lot at 10 a.m. and donations slowly began rolling in. Several cars stopped when they saw the lovely showgirls, in costume, greeting the donors or maybe they stopped for the Mayor; who knows? About the only thing that really matters is they stopped and they donated.
Donations given to this challenge and to Goodwill Industries in general support a plethora of programs for families, Veterans, job building skills and eco-friendly projects.
Director of Community Affairs for Southern Nevada, Walter Lescano, says that the program’s donations never go into the trash. Over 816, 243 Nevadans donated goods to over 40 donation centers in Southern Nevada in 2015.
Those goods were either sold or recycled which generated funding that provided 12, 357 people with employment skills which led to their placement in sustainable jobs.
Lescano reiterated some facts from their printed materials, “For every dollar donated to Goodwill individuals earn $24 in wages, “It’s a strong return on investment of our community’s donated financial contributions”. We kept 25 million pounds of trash out of local landfills which protects our environment.
more info...Your big chance to find the answers to your questions is on Saturday, April 16h from 8 – 11 a.m. at the Mesquite Airport. These flights, provided on a first-come first-served basis, are limited so get there early with a parent or guardian (and don’t forget your camera).
For the tenth year, Salt Lake City Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) Chapter 23 will host a “Young Eagles” event. Salt Lake pilots along with local pilots will share their airplanes, their experience, and their love-of-flight to encourage young, curious minds.
And for everyone young and old there will be other events to enjoy. Hot rods, motorcycles, and fire trucks; remote-controlled aircraft demonstrations; a local “kids chamber music group” will perform; the skydivers will be coloring the sky; and the Mesquite Showgirls will be there to help things along.
more info...Local Sun City artist, Judith Hetem made beautiful ceramic tea cozies for everyone who attended and biscuits dipped in chocolate to dip in the tea. Mesquite Show Girls were graciously greeting guests in some of their beautifully designed period costumes and looked quite regal in their Victorian gowns.The gallery was full of ladies and gentlemen who fully support this and other art programs sponsored by the VVAA.
Guests were treated to a variety of delectable treats both sweet and savory. They enjoyed cucumber and smoked salmon sandwiches and roasted red pepper, butternut and Feta Quiche, frosted brownie cakes, chocolates and Baklava. And of course there was a lot of traditional tea.
Ladies were encouraged to wear their best decorated hats for the Best Hat prize award which was a lovely basket of goodies won by Susan Schultz who did an outstanding job on a garden themed hat with plenty of flowers and birds; perfect for a garden tea party. This was the first time Schultz attended a tea party hosted by the VVAA and she said, “Everyone is having such a terrific time! The food was delicious and there were so many wonderful people.”
more info...We would like to thank Jeannie Guttke from the Golden West Casino and the employees who put a lot of time and effort in organizing the fundraiser. Thank you just doesn’t seem to be enough.
A special thanks goes out to all our generous sponsors for their support: Golden West Casino, US Foods, Budweiser, Wirtz Beverage, Ace Hardware, Miller Lite, Johnson Bros., and Morcon.
A big thanks to Terry Caudill, Golden West Casino owner.
Live music was provided by Bottoms Up a local band. The band had the crowd dancing and singing along with the music.
The Showgirls of Mesquite, added lots of colorful feathers, sparkles and their beautiful smiles while they circulated throughout the crowd wearing their Saloon Girl costumes.
more info...March has arrived and is nearly half over already. Many Mesquite residents know what that means… it’s time for the yearly green parade that requires good walking shoes, a smile and of course, green.
For the ninth year now, organizers are setting up for the St. Pat’s walk that starts at Peggy Sue’s Diner and ends at Stateline Casino.
Registration for the event will begin with a meeting at Peggy Sue’s, 380 N. Sandhill Blvd, at 9 a.m. and fee of $20. After a group photograph at 10 a.m., the participants will parade over to the Eureka Casino at 275 Mesa Blvd, then the Virgin River Casino, 100 W Pioneer Blvd, back to Peggy Sue’s, the Golden West Casino at 91 E. Mesquite Blvd before taking the longest trek to Stateline Casino, 490 W Mesquite Blvd for the final stop. There, they can enjoy traditional Irish libations and food for a donation.
For more information about the event, call 702-346-5752.
Drivers are encouraged to use caution during the event throughout Mesquite. Last year, the event brought 115 green walkers to the festivities.
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Mesquite has a continuous calendar of events year round. Casino events to organizations’ events, private parties, etc.; they all require planning, scheduling, and implementation. This having been said, I would like to give special thanks and recognition to a group of ladies who are continually helping these event planners. They are dedicated to providing the absolute best volunteerism to our community; they are the Mesquite Showgirls. They help with events as greeters, selling raffle tickets, directing guests to their table/seat and do it with grace, beauty, and a smile. Always in beautiful and entertaining attire, they are truly an asset to anyone who engages them for their events.
Of key importance is the fact that they do not charge for their services which, in turn, saves many of us countless dollars if we had to hire someone to do what they so eloquently do. In 2015 they officially became a 501c3 non-profit organization.
On Saturday, March 26, the Mesquite Showgirls need our support. Their first rummage sale will take place at the old boxing gymnasium also known as the old courthouse at 51 E. 1st St. North – it is adjacent to the community college. Donated items will be accepted on Friday, March 25th. To arrange for pickup or a different drop off date other than Friday please contact Renee at 702-856-9106 anytime between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. I have m
more info...Ms. Senior Mesquite Pageant held their annual fashion show fundraising event at Envy Nightclub on Saturday, March 5 where a packed house enjoyed entertainment, raffles and the wonderful fashions provided by many of the local boutiques and shops. Entertainment was provided by Claudia Nicholas former Ms. Senior Mesquite and ‘The Marvelous Wonderettes’ who open at the Mesquite Community Theatre on Friday, March 11.
The annual Pageant fashion show is the fundraiser of the year for Ms. Senior Mesquite Pageant contestants and the proceeds are given to various non-profit organizations and arts groups in Mesquite who use the donations to improve their individual programs.
The former and present pageant contestants modeled fashions, wigs and accessories from local vendors such as Crazy for Hair, Bealls, 2Da9nz, Sahaira Salon and Boutique and Stephen’s Hair and Boutique while Master of Ceremonies Bunny Wiseman did an outstanding job describing each ensemble.
A table full of door prizes was provided by local groups, vendors and individuals and were given away to attendees throughout the event.
The 2016 Ms. Senior Mesquite Pageant is scheduled for April 2 where contestants Elizabeth Merrill, Gail Laird, Judy Brittain, Jean Hardman and Kim Lyon will compete for the chance to represent Mesquite in the Ms. Senior Nevada Pageant in August. Tickets for their annual raffle are on sale now an
more info...The Golden West Casino in Mesquite is hosting a Donkey Jamboree benefiting Peaceful Valley Donkey Rescue (PVDR) on Mar 5 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. This event will feature live donkeys from the donkey rescue satellite adoption center in Scenic, AZ, along with the Mesquite Showgirls and live music by Bottoms UP.
Mark Meyers, founder of PVDR will also be at the event. Hotdogs, beer and wine will be available for purchase at $2 each.
There will be continual video presentations of “Forgotten-the Plight of the American Donkey” and a video of the new International Donkey Rescue division working on donkey relief in the Caribbean.
All proceeds for this event go directly to the PVDR.
The Scenic AZ. Satellite opened in 2010 and is the project of Joan Dunkle and Fred Clark. After learning about PVDR they wanted to help with this worthwhile project.
Peaceful Valley Donkey Rescue was started by Mark and Amy Meyers as a backyard hobby over a decade ago. After purchasing their first donkey Izzy as a pet, the Meyers’ began to notice other donkeys in their community that were in various stages of abuse and neglect. Not knowing exactly what to do, Amy began buying up these donkeys and Mark spent his evenings talking to the donkeys and fixing their various ailments. It was after the 25th donkey came into the Meyers’ home that they decided to open an actual Rescue.
more info...Rotary Club of Mesquite members gathered at the Conestoga 1880s Grill for a little fun and member recognition to celebrate the end of one Rotary year and looking forward to a new one.
The Mesquite Showgirls added even more fun to the Mardi Gras-themed event.
more info...Mesquite Mayor Al Litman is scheduled to be at the premiere Friday along with the Mesquite Showgirls. Attendees will get their photo taken with the mayor and showgirls
more info...Boy Scout Troop No. 640 and Mesquite Veteran’s Honor Guard for the flag Ceremony, all the members of the Strings N’ Things Band and their director, Jean Hardman, all poets, including Marleen Bussma and Lee Kimberlin, directors, Wanda Eckhardt, Barb King, Ken Marshall, Mike Prince and Hap Stuart, singers David and Jenny Lynn Anderson, the Mesquite Showgirls, Joni Robinson, Lila Williams, Betty King, Linda Gault and their director Jean Watkins, Showgirls’ photographer Cindi Delaney, the entire stage crew, including Phil Brittain, Bob Nelson, Bob Gower, Parry Taylor, Bob Arntzen, Gus Green, Clean-up Kari and Coreen Hadland, Lobby Management Jean Johnson, Program Printer Tina Jensen, Poster Printer Aaron Hoff, Catering Shawna Marshall, Wood Art Vaughn Bussma, all local media who helped get the word out, sponsors Mesquite Arts Council, Mesquite Tile and Flooring, Desert Skies Resort, Eureka Casino Resort, Bulldog Pest Control, Ace Hardware, Desert Gold Realty, and State Farm, Videographer Gino Venezio and members of the theater for their support behind the scenes.
more info...The roundup featured returning poets Barb King, Ken Marshall, Hap Stuart and Marleen Bussma, who directed this year’s show with Kimberlin. The Mesquite Showgirls also made an appearance as the “Last Chance Saloon Girls.”
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