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Johnson keeps Ashten Roman makes a big his eye on art catch down the sideline in Floyd Johnson loves his Virgin Valley High's ﬁrst game association with Mes- of the season at Del Sol. quite Art Gallery The Bulldogs dominated for Pages 12 the 46-0 win. SEE STORY, PAGE 8 Calendar See what’s going on in Mesquite in September.

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Virgin Valley High played only four football games last season in a pandemic shortened season that didn’t even include any playoffs. In that season, the Bulldogs split those four games, winning two and losing two. After one game on the season, Virgin Valley is already halfway to their win total from last season. The Bulldogs opened its season on the road at Del Sol on Aug. 20 and came away with a dominating 46-0 victory. They played their home opener on Aug. 27 against Eldorado, but the game was played after the Mesquite Monthly printing deadline. Gavin Brown threw for two touchdowns and ran for a third for the Bulldogs (1-0). He was 7 of 9 for 150 yards. Ethan Workman and Javen Laub each scored rushing touchdowns and Jimmy Kelly and Cutler Crandall each had receiving touchdowns as well. Ashten Ro- man had two big catches in the first half and finished with three catches for 66 yards in the game. The Bulldogs scored on every possession they had in the first half. The defense gave up only two first downs in the game, both in the second half. The second half was played with a running clock. “We didn’t have a lot of guys to sub out in the second half, but everybody got in,” said coach Matt Woods. “They all got a lot of playing time.” The Bulldogs rushed for 180 yards in the game, with seven players getting carries. Sophomore Gavin Baird, Jaxon Beard and Brown each had 20 yards rushing in the game. Woods said his team didn’t have much of a scouting report on the Dragons because they have a new coach and Virgin Valley hadn’t played them in awhile. “We had no idea of what they were going to do,” he said. “We guessed it would be the spread, which it was. We practiced and prepared for everything.” On defense, Baird and Beard each had five tackles to lead the way. Benson Leavitt and Martin Jordan each had sacks. Woods was impressed by the play of senior Brown, who was playing quarterback for the first time with the Bulldogs. He also said his young offensive line held up pretty well too. After playing Eldorado at home on Aug. 27, the Bull- dogs play: • at Pahrump Valley on Sept. 10 Top photo, Gavin Brown rushes • at Boulder City on Sept. 17 in for a touchdown in the second • home against Sports Leadership and Manage- quarter against Del Sol. Above, ment on Sept. 24 Jimmy Kelly turns downfield • home against Rancho on Oct. 1 after catching a pass. Left photo, • at Valley on Oct. 8 • home against Western on Oct. 15 Benson Leavitt records a sack • at Moapa Valley on Oct. 22 against Del Sol. (Kirk Kern photos) SEPTEMBER, 2021 MESQUITE MONTHLY 9 VOTED THE BEST STORAGE FACILITIES FOR 2021

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By Kirk Kern will produce some excellent opportunities for our area seniors to Alignment Health Plan has been stay active and healthy.” around for a number of years, but Scroggs said he was approached is relatively new to Nevada. The by two representatives of two Mes- Medicare Advantage Plan provider quite companies — Jim Belnap of just opened up shop in the Silver Medicare and Healthcare Advi- State in 2020. sors and Andrew Bird of Financial It didn’t take long for the com- Concepts — about working with pany to discover Mesquite and the Mesquite Senior Games. Mesquite Senior Games. Align- “We rely on our broker com- ment Health Plan recently community, teams of agents,” Scroggs mitted to a sponsorship of the said. “We have several there in Mesquite Senior Games through Mesquite. Jim Belnap and Andrew the end of the year … and most Bird brought this opportunity to likely much longer. us, saying they were needing spon- “I’m personally looking forward sorship. It really hit home with us. to looking at it as long term rela- They’re all about active lifestyle, tionship,” said Rick Scroggs, Ne- senior living.” vada Director of Sales for Align- Alignment has a partnership ment Health Plan. “But I hope it’s with P3 Medical, which recently on an annual basis.” opened an office in Mesquite as To show his support, Scroggs was well. in attendance at the Mesquite Se- Alignment Health Plan is an nior Games bowling tournament Jim Belnap and Jon Belnap, Medicare & Healthcare Advisors; award-winning Medicare Advan- in August. He plans on having a Alignment Broker/Manager, Tami Utities; and Alignment tage Plan that offers comprehensive regular Alignment presence at Se- Nevada Sales Director Rick Scroggs. (submitted photo) medical and prescription drug cov- nior Games events throughout the erage to seniors in Clark County. season. In 2022, Alignment will be of- “It’s more than just a sponsorship quite senior community. Align- options to Mesquite seniors,” said fering a variety of Medicare Ad- to us,” he said. “It’s a chance for us ment offers a number of Medicare Amy Bradshaw, director of the vantage plans in Mesquite and its to engage in the community.” options for area seniors for service Mesquite Senior Games. “This is surrounding area, including HMO, For Mesquite Senior Games, it’s in both Nevada and nearby Utah. really great news for our commu- Dual-Eligible Special Needs Plans an opportunity to help introduce “Alignment brings some won- nity. “The synergy between our a beneficial business to the Mes- derful, much needed medicare two organizations is spot on and > See GAMES, Page 15 REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN FOR ALL OF OUR FALL EVENTS! Schedule of Events Fall 2021 Oct. 1-3, 8-9, 11-12 Men’s Softball Oct. 28 Poker Oct. 4-5 Bocce Ball (Tentative) Oct. 29 Bicycle Race Oct. 8-9 Target Pistol and Shotgun Sports Oct. 30 History Tour Oct. 18-19 Golf Celebration Oct. 30 Basketball Skills (Putting, Long Drive, KP, 9 Hole) Nov. 1-2 Horseshoes Oct. 19 Bridge Nov. 5 Cornhole Celebrating 20 Years Oct. 23 Fitness Hike Nov. 6 Table Tennis Oct. 21-24 Pickleball Dec. 4 Winter Bowling Promoting Active & Healthy Lives It’s our 20th Anniversary! Sign up for updates or join our mailing list at MesquiteSeniorGames.org or call 702-345-3347. SEPTEMBER, 2021 MESQUITE MONTHLY 11 BOOK ONLINE! DesertSkyMedical.com Live better. Feel better. At Desert Sky Medical we can manage all common illnesses from Asthma to Zinc deficiencies. Your health matters! Family medicine Kristy Leany, is the core of comprehensive APRN, FNP-BC evidence-based care to optimize • 15 years in Emergency Medicine your health. • 3 Years Cardiology and OUR SERVICES: Internal Medicine • Lab services for patients. Quest, Labcorp, and Intermountain • Member of the American • One-time Medicare preventative visit Academy of Nurse Practitioners • BioIdentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT), based on • Member of the American College of Cardiology and the Endocrine Society recommendations Emergency Nursing Association • In-clinic testing: Strep, urinalysis, HgA1c, and EKG • Board Certification from American Nurses Credentialing • Medicare annual wellness visits Center • Graduate: Master s in Science and Nursing, UNLV Family • Coumadin management with PT/INR testing ’ • Vitamin immunity packs, with exceptional quality vitamins, herbs, Nurse Practitioner and amino acids to help boost your immune system • Undergraduate: Bachelorette from Southern Utah University Advanced Trauma Life Support FLU SHOTS AVAILABLE THIS FALL! • Advanced Cardiac Life Support Open Monday - Friday 8 am to 5 pm | 840 Pinnacle Ct, Bldg 10, Mesquite NV 89027 | 725-225-1414

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Ted attended Harvard the most prestigious English clubs Dylan and Bodie; and his siblings College and graduated in 1954, a and successfully pressured the Tan- Sandra, Clifford, Bob, Felicia and time when few Asians or minori- glin Club to accept him as its first Danford. He was preceded in death ties attended Ivy League schools. non-white member. in August 2018 by his beloved wife, Throughout his life, Ted was proud The importance of education was Doris. of his self-sufficiency, perseverance, at the heart of Ted’s identity, and his Ted was born in 1932 in Stockton, and vision that he used to achieve achievements in academia remained California. His father immigrated his goals. a source of lifelong pride. After from Guangdong, China, who began After graduating from Harvard, his return from Southeast Asia, he as a butcher and went on to own sev- Lee enlisted in the Army where earned an M.B.A. from UC Berkley. eral local grocery stores. His mother he worked his way up from clean- He deeply valued the experiences came from a family of local Chinese When Ted said that he wasn’t sure, ing latrines to becoming an army and opportunities his education had restaurant owners. As a young man, his friend suggested he apply to inspector traveling throughout Eu- provided to him. He endeavored to Ted liked to play basketball and, Harvard College. Intrigued by the rope. After his discharge, Ted gradu- expand those opportunities to oth- as the oldest of six children, often college suggestion, Ted approached ated from law school at University of ers by serving on the Harvard Board worked in his family’s stores. his high school guidance counselor California Berkley and went onto a of Overseers and the UC Berkley One of the turning points in Ted’s to ask how he would apply to Har- fellowship to study at the University Foundation. He was deeply involved life took place when he was in high vard. The counselor scoffed at the of Singapore. Ted lived in Southeast in the Harvard Asia Center and led school. A friend asked him where idea. Ted was undeterred. Asia at an unusual time - just before a group of boosters in 1980 to take he planned on attending college. When Ted called Harvard to ask Singapore and Malaysia received in- > See LEE, Page 15 14 MESQUITE MONTHLY SEPTEMBER, 2021 September is Life Insurance Question Awareness Month of the Month: By Andrew Bird Another concern I often hear Let’s face it — no one wants is, “I can’t afford Life Insurance.” to think about the difficult real- According to a 2013 ‘Insurance ity of a loved one or close friend Barometer Study’ by LIMRA and Are you ready for some football? passing away, LIFE Foundation, 86% of people or even them- haven’t purchased Life Insurance Pro? College? High school? selves for that because it’s too expensive yet matter. overestimate its true cost by 2x. 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SplashMobileWashAndDetail.com | email: [email protected] SEPTEMBER, 2021 MESQUITE MONTHLY 15 Ar tist Games continued from Page 12 continued from Page 10 “I love my association with Mesquite ment’s HMO plan options during Arts Center as their monthly themes Medicare’s annual enrollment pe- in. I’ve been an active and appreciative “forces” me to come up with new art on and Chronic Condition Special riod, which begins Oct. 15, 2021. member ever since. I have even signed a regular basis.” Johnson said. Needs Plans. Working together Alignment Health Plan benefits up my son (who now lives in the Phila- Amy Wells is the chair for “Artist of with the P3 Medical Group, in- are designed to cater to the unique delphia area) as a gallery member. He’s the Month” at the Mesquite Fine Arts cluding a new clinic in Mesquite, needs of its members, including won some gallery ribbons and had Center. Medicare-eligible seniors enrolled popular ones such as grocery al- sales too, at the gallery. He’s very busy in “Floyd is amazing!” Wells said. “ I love with Alignment Health Plan in lowances, gym memberships and Philly, but I encourage him to still do art some of the mixed media he does.He Clark County have access to P3’s award-winning prescription drug as his hobby. He’s good!” has done multiple works that feature network of providers and services. coverage, as well as the company’s At the MFAC, he has won six Best of more than just paint. He has a large Alignment Health Plan current- signature 24/7 ACCESS On-De- Show ribbons as well as many others. Lady Gaga painting where he used a ly serves seniors in Clark County, mand Concierge program – featur- “What is most important to me is the CD for her eye. There are landscapes and in 2022, is expanding into both ing our ACCESS On-Demand Con- satisfaction I get from everyday folks where he has integrated rocks and Nye and Washoe counties where cierge “Black Card” – to provide a who have been supportive,”Johnson sand as part of the landscape. I love Medicare-eligible residents in the personalized and real-time health said. “Most of all, has been the unfailing this because it provides depth. He is area will also gain access to Align- care experience for members. support that my dear family has given also a Vikings fan, but I won’t hold that me all my life. I’m a lucky guy, still plod- against him.” ding along.” Currently Johnson has been creating Johnson said he’s received kind re- originals for Mesquite Fine Arts Center. marks from many through the years For more information regarding about his artwork, which gives him a prints and/or commissioned art work sense of satisfaction. visit www.floydjohnsonstudio.com. Lee continued from Page 13 first professorship chair, and in rec- ognition of their support of the busi- the Harvard Men’s Basketball team ness school, it was named in their to China. Ted was an avid sports fan, honor. In addition to UNLV, the who attended Cal football and bas- Lee’s had significant philanthropic ketball games for decades. involvement with the Las Vegas After a marriage which resulted Philharmonic, the Smith Center for in the birth of his sons, Greg and Performing Arts, and the San Fran- Ernest, Ted moved to San Francisco, cisco Asian Art Museum. where he met Doris. Ted and Doris Ted will be remembered for his would forge a devoted partnership passion for family, business, philan- in family and in business. Together thropy, and sports. He was unique in they developed industrial, retail, his tenacity and straight talk. Those and multifamily projects in Las Ve- that knew this extraordinary man gas and the San Francisco Bay Area. recognized that if Ted Lee thought In 1988 they entered the casino busi- he could accomplish something, he ness, opening the Eureka Casino, a almost certainly would. small locals casino on Sahara Av- A memorial service is scheduled enue near the Las Vegas Strip. This for Friday, September 10, 2021. For resulted in their move to Las Vegas details visit EurekaMesquite.com/ in 1991. In 1997 they opened the Eu- tedlee. In lieu of flowers or if you reka Casino Resort in Mesquite, NV, would like to make a gift in his hon- employing more than 550 people. or, please consider a gift to a scholar- Ted and Doris would become a ship fund for first generation college Have an idea for an article for Mesquite Monthly? fixture in the Las Vegas business and students attending the UNLV Lee philanthropic community. To sup- Business School. Donations can be Email us at [email protected] port the founding of the Boyd Law made at www.unlv.edu/philanthro- School at UNLV, they endowed the py/csp 16 MESQUITE MONTHLY SEPTEMBER, 2021 How can you prepare for COMMUNITY CALENDAR To have your event listed in this cal- TUESDAY, SEPT. 7 endar, please email mesquitemonthly@ Toddler Storytime: 10-11 a.m., the ‘New Retirement?’ gmail.com or call 775-316-2335. Mesquite Library, 160 W. 1st. N. By Derrick Martinez • Purpose – Nearly 90% of St. Toddlers enjoy songs, nursery Americans feel that there should THURSDAY, SEPT. 2 rhymes, stories and finger plays. Call A generation or so ago, people be more ways for retirees to use Sunrise Rotary: 7:30 a.m. Vir- 702-507-4080. didn’t just retire from work – many their talents and knowledge for the tual via zoom. Meets every Thurs- Mesquite Book Club: 10 - 11 a.m. of them also benefit of their communities and day at Scotty’s Restaurant. Contact Mesquite Library, 121 W. 1st N St. withdrew from society at large. Retirees want to MesquiteNVSunriseRotary@gmail. Pick up this month’s selection at the a whole range spend their time in useful, reward- com. Customer Service Desk and read it of social and ing ways – and they’re well capable Coloring for Adults: 2:30-3:30 prior to the meeting and then join in communal ac- of doing so, given their decades p.m., Mesquite Library, 160 W. 1st. N. for an interesting discussion. Info: tivities. But now, of life experience. Retirees with a St. Join for a relaxing session of color- 702-507-4080. it’s different: strong sense of purpose have hap- ing intricate and meditative designs Rotary Club: Noon, Mesquite The large Baby pier, healthier lives and report a of various artists. Info: 702-507-4080. Library, 121 W. 1st N St. Email Boom cohort, higher quality of life. STEAM Activities for Kids: 4-5 questions to lindakgault@gmail. and no doubt • Finances – Retirees are less p.m., Mesquite Library, 160 W. 1st. com or https://www.facebook.com/ future ones, are interested in accumulating more N. St. Participate each week in fun, MesquiteNVRotary/. insisting on an active lifestyle and wealth than they are in having hands-on Science, Technology, En- Mesquite City Technical Re- continued involvement in their sufficient resources to achieve the gineering, Art or Math activity. Info: view Meeting: 1:30-2:30 p.m. Meet- communities and world. So, what freedom to live their lives as they 702-507-4080. ing will be held in the Council Cham- should you know about this “new choose. Yet, retirees frequently find Teen Gay-Straight Alliance bers on the 2nd floor of City Hall. retirement”? And how can you that managing money in retire- (GSA): 4:45-6 p.m. Mesquite Li- prepare for it? ment can be even more challeng- brary, 160 W. 1st. N. St. Join LGBTQ- WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 8 For starters, consider what it ing than saving for it. And the IA+ teens and allies who are hav- Preschool Storytime: 10-11 a.m. means to be a retiree today. The “unknowns” can be scary: Almost ing fun, being supportive, learning Mesquite Library, 121 W. 1st N St. Join 2020 Edward Jones/Age Wave 70% of those who plan to retire about local resources, and striving to for stories, songs and activities that Four Pillars of the New Retirement in the next 10 years say they have make our community stronger. This build early literacy. For children ages study has identified these four no idea what their healthcare and is a place where you can be yourself. 3-5 and their caregivers. Call 702-507- interrelated, key ingredients, along long-term care costs will be in Ages 12-17. Info: 702-507-4080. 4080. with the connected statistics, for retirement. Mesquite Chamber of Com- living well in the new retirement: So, if you’re getting close to FRIDAY, SEPT. 3 merce luncheon: 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. • Health – While physical health retirement, and you’re consider- Storytime for ages 0-5 years: 10- CasaBlanca Resort. Guest speaker may decline with age, emotional ing these factors, how can you best 11 a.m., Mesquite Library, 160 W. 1st. is Chris Jones, Airport Chief Mar- intelligence – the ability to use integrate them into a fulfilling, N. St. Join for stories, songs, rhymes keting Officer for the Clark County emotions in positive ways – ac- meaningful way of life? You’ll want and activities. For children ages 0-5 Department of Aviation. Chamber tually improves, according to a to take a “holistic” approach by and their caregivers. Call 702-507- members: $20. Non-members: $30. well-known study from the Uni- asking yourself some key ques- 4080. RSVP by calling 702-346-2902 versity of California, among others. tions: What do you want to be able Virgin Valley Connections: 1:30 However, not surprisingly, retirees to do with your time and money? SATURDAY, SEPT. 4 - 3:30 p.m. Mesquite Library, 121 W. fear Alzheimer’s and other types of Are you building the resources Teen Scene “Studio Ghibili” 1st N St. Stop by to find out what’s dementia more than any physical necessary to enjoy the lifestyle Anime Movie Fest: 1-3 p.m. Mes- happening in town. This program ailment, including cancer or infec- you’ve envisioned? Are you pre- quite Library, 160 W. 1st. N. St. The offer information from organiza- tious diseases, according to the pared for the increasing costs of Anime Movie Fest showcases a dif- tions, businesses and programs in “Four Pillars” study. health care as you age? Have you ferent Studio Ghibli movie every the area. Call 702-507-4080. • Family – Retirees get their taken the steps to maintain your other Saturday. Info: 702-507-4080. Teen Scene Crafternoon: 3:30- greatest emotional nourishment financial independence, and avoid Movie Matinee for adults: 1-4:30 4:30 p.m. Mesquite Library, 160 W. from family relationships – and burdening your family, in case p.m. Mesquite Library, 160 W. 1st. N. 1st. N. St. Teen Scene offers a place St. Join in for a movie matinee at the for creativity, socialization, gaming, they’ll do anything it takes to help > See MARTINEZ, Page 19A support those family members, library. Info: 702-507-4080. crafting, and lounging for ages 12-17. even if it means sacrificing their Call 702-507-4080. own financial security. Conversely, SUNDAY, SEPT. 5 Mesquite Republican Women’s retirees lacking close connections Movie Matinee for adults: 1-4:30 Group: 5:30 p.m. at the Veteran’s with family and friends are at risk p.m. Mesquite Library, 160 W. 1st. N. Center, 840 Hafen Lane. Group is for for all the negative consequences St. Join in for a movie matinee at the both men and women. resulting from physical and social 702-346-8700 library. Info: 702-507-4080. isolation. > See CALENDAR, Page 17 SEPTEMBER, 2021 MESQUITE MONTHLY 17 Calender continued from Page 16 W. 1st. N. St. Exercise your creativ- Club: 6 p.m. Fire Station No. 3. The 1st. N. St. IDEA stands for Inclusion, ity by making two unique greeting club meets on the second Monday of Diversity, Equity, Access. Join in a THURSDAY, SEPT. 9 cards. Call 702-507-4080. each month. For more information, discussion of IDEAs and their rep- please go to our website at: www. resentation in all forms of media, in- Sunrise Rotary: 7:30 a.m. Vir- SATURDAY, SEPT. 11 vvarc.net cluding books, graphic novels, mov- tual via zoom. Meets every Thurs- Mesquite Showgirls Rummage ies, videos, streaming platforms and day at Scotty’s Restaurant. Contact Sale: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m., Mesquite Rec- TUESDAY, SEPT. 14 social media. Info: 702-507-4080. MesquiteNVSunriseRotary@gmail. reation Center parking lot, 100 W. Toddler Storytime: 10-11 a.m., com. Old Mill Road. Join for a day of fun, Mesquite Library, 160 W. 1st. N. FRIDAY, SEPT. 17 American Red Cross Blood with plenty of stuff for sale and raf- St. Toddlers enjoy songs, nursery Storytime for ages 0-5 years: 10- Drive: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., Mesquite fles. Those interested can contact rhymes, stories and finger plays. Call 11 a.m., Mesquite Library, 160 W. 1st. Library, 160 W. 1st. N. St. To sched- [email protected] 702-507-4080. N. St. Join for stories, songs, rhymes ule an appointment, please log on or call 817-807-3951. Rotary Club: Noon, Mesquite and activities. For children ages 0-5 to redcrossblood.org and enter the Family Craft: 11 a.m. - noon, Mes- Library, 121 W. 1st N St. Email and their caregivers. Call 702-507- sponsor code: MesquiteLibNV or quite Library, 160 W. 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Info: 702-507-4080. 4:30 p.m. Mesquite Library, 160 W. Movie Matinee for adults: 1-4:30 p.m., Mesquite Library, 160 W. 1st. N. 1st. N. St. Teen Scene offers a place p.m. Mesquite Library, 160 W. 1st. N. St. Join for a relaxing session of color- MONDAY, SEPT. 13 for creativity, socialization, gaming, St. Join in for a movie matinee at the ing intricate and meditative designs Vitalant Blood Driver: 10 a.m. - 4 crafting, and lounging for ages 12-17. library. Info: 702-507-4080. of various artists. Info: 702-507-4080. p.m. Mesquite Library, 160 W. 1st. N. Call 702-507-4080. Youth 3D Design & Print Club: Teen “Paint Your Pride” Craft- St. Appointment required. Sched- 4 - 5 p.m., Mesquite Library, 160 W. ernoon: 3:30-4:30 p.m. Mesquite ule your appointment to give blood THURSDAY, SEPT. 16 1st. N. St. Come learn more about 3D Library, 160 W. 1st. N. St. Paint at www.bloodhero.com and enter Sunrise Rotary: 7:30 a.m. Vir- printing. 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Call 702-507- is a group headed by Mesa View/ ing intricate and meditative designs Coloring for Adults: 1-2 p.m., 4080. Virgin Valley Hospice. For more in- of various artists. Info: 702-507-4080. Mesquite Library, 160 W. 1st. N. St. Cardmaking for Adults: 11:30 formation, call 702-346-5224. Teen Talks: Big IDEAs: 3:30 - a.m. - 1 p.m., Mesquite Library, 160 Virgin Valley Amateur Radio 4:30 p.m. Mesquite Library, 160 W. > See CALENDAR, Page 19 18 MESQUITE MONTHLY SEPTEMBER, 2021

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Advertise your church service here! Call 775-316-2335 or email [email protected] for details. SEPTEMBER, 2021 MESQUITE MONTHLY 19 RELIGION Calendar continued from Page 17 Everything begins and ends with faith tual via zoom. Meets every Thurs- By Dennis Lee To live for God isn’t about the keep- day at Scotty’s Restaurant. Contact ing rules or the keeping of the law, Join for a relaxing session of color- MesquiteNVSunriseRotary@gmail. od accepts a person’s faith in it is by faith. Paul brings this out so ing intricate and meditative designs com. Jesus eloquently in Ephesians 2:8-9 say- of various artists. Info: 702-507-4080. Adult 3D Print & Design Club: Christ ing, “For it is by grace you have been Bereavement Group: 5-6:30 p.m. 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. Mesquite Library, as saved, through faith, and this is not Mesquite Library, 160 W. 1st. St. This 160 W. 1st. N. St. Work on 3D print righteousness. from yourselves, it is the gift of God, is a group headed by Mesa View/ projects using TinkerCAD, browse G Virgin Valley Hospice. For more in- the internet for 3D designs and find But Paul makes not by works, so that no one can a critical point, boast.” formation, call 702-346-5224. new ways to incorporate crafts with not to be missed, And it is this faith that God accounts 3D printing. Info: 702-507-4080. and that is, a or imputes to us as righteousness. TUESDAY, SEPT. 21 STEAM Activities for Kids: 4-5 person must con- “This righteousness from God Toddler Storytime: 10-11 a.m., p.m., Mesquite Library, 160 W. 1st. tinue to believe. comes through faith in Jesus Christ to Mesquite Library, 160 W. 1st. N. N. St. Participate each week in fun, A person must all who believe” (Romans 3:22). St. Toddlers enjoy songs, nursery hands-on Science, Technology, En- continue to live by faith. Faith is a humble steadfast trust in rhymes, stories and finger plays. Call gineering, Art or Math activity. Info: “For in it the righteousness of God God despite the circumstances we 702-507-4080. 702-507-4080. is revealed from faith to faith; as it is face. The life of a believer is to be a life Rotary Club: Noon, Mesquite written, ‘The just shall live by faith’” of faith, because “without faith it is im- Library, 121 W. 1st N St. Email FRIDAY, SEPT. 24 (Romans 1:17). possible to please God” (Hebrews 11:6). questions to lindakgault@gmail. Storytime for ages 0-5 years: 10- From the time we accepted Jesus Therefore, everything begins and com or https://www.facebook.com/ 11 a.m., Mesquite Library, 160 W. 1st. Christ to the time we shed this ends with faith. MesquiteNVRotary/. N. St. Join for stories, songs, rhymes mortal body, the whole of our life is To learn more about faith, check Mesquite City Technical Re- and activities. For children ages 0-5 to be lived by faith. Having begun in out Sunday’s messages on the view Meeting: 1:30-2:30 p.m. Meet- and their caregivers. Call 702-507- faith, we are to continue down this faith of our forefathers as revealed ing will be held in the Council Cham- 4080. same path by faith until we meet in Hebrews 11, or God’s Hall of bers on the 2nd floor of City Hall. D.I.Y. Craft for Adults, 11:30 the Lord, who will say, “Well done Faith at https://www.youtube.com/ a.m. - 1 p.m. Mesquite Library, 160 good and faithful servant” (Mat- watch?v=YLsGh1gYFjQ. WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 22 W. 1st. N. St. It is an amazing feeling thew 25:21). Dennis Lee is the senior pastor of Living Preschool Storytime: 10-11 a.m. to make something unique and cre- The New International Version has Waters Fellowship located at 211 West 1st Mesquite Library, 121 W. 1st N St. Join ative, so join us for a fun experience. this in mind in its translation. “For in South, behind ACE Hardware. for stories, songs and activities that We will offer a different craft each the gospel a righteousness from God Sunday morning service begins at 10 build early literacy. For children ages month. All supplies included! At- is revealed, a righteousness that is by a.m. either in-person or on-line. All services 3-5 and their caregivers. Call 702-507- tendance limited to 18. Call 702-507- faith from first to last, just as it is writ- and teachings, including Sunday 6 p.m. 4080. 4080. ten: ‘The righteous will live by faith’” service, are available on our YouTube Desert Dames meeting: Noon, (Romans 1:17) Channel, “Mesquite NV Living Waters at the Eureka Casino Grand Can- SATURDAY, SEPT. 25 In this section of Paul’s letter to the Fellowship.” yon Ballroom. Guest speaker is Kids Movie Matinee: 1-4 p.m. Roman church, he quotes the prophet To find more about Living Waters Jean Battaglia of the Mesquite Police Mesquite Library, 160 W. 1st. N. St. Habakkuk saying, “The just shall live Fellowship visit, “mesquitelivingwaters. Department Senior Volunteer Po- Join movie matinee at the library. All by faith” (Habakkuk 2:4). com” lice Patrol. The Desert Dames are a kid’s movies are rated G or PG. Call non-profit social organization that 702-507-4080. promotes friendship through lun- cheons, social functions and special SUNDAY, SEPT. 26 Martinez interest groups. 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