Mohave Daily News: Local

AMERICAN PATRIOTS ASSOCIATION

The American Patriots Association was founded in 2004 to aid American citizens of terrorist attacks within the United States and abroad. The charity helps with supplies, but also sends volunteers to sites of disasters to aid victims. The American Patriots motto is “Americans helping Americans.” The organization solely relies on contributions to aid Americans.

For more information call president and founder Cheryl at 760-326-0727.

BAKE, FINE ARTS SALE

BULLHEAD CITY - A bake sale, which will also include fine arts and other items including peacock feathers, will be held by the LWML Mission Group of St. John Lutheran Church Nov. 21 and 22, at in the church basement, 1664 Central Ave. The sale will be from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.

BAKE-LESS BAKE SALE

TRI-STATE - The Rescued Unwanted Furry Friends Foundation is holding a Bake-Less Bake Sale to help with its veterinary bills. The concept is to take whatever you would spend on baking - cake mix, frosting, eggs - or purchasing from a sale and send it to RUFFF. Send contributions to P.O. Box 2477, Bullhead City, AZ 86430. All donations are tax-deductible. For information call 928-565-BARK (2275).

BINGO/BUNCO AT ELKS

BULLHEAD CITY - Bullhead City Elks Auxiliary 2408, 1745 Emerald Drive, offers a dinner at 5 p.m., followed by bingo every Friday, a 70 percent payoff and an attendance drawing. A snack bar is available. Lunch and bunco play is the second and fourth Wednesdays of the month at noon. Bunco players receive prizes for the most wins, least wins and most buncos. A donation of $5 is requested. Proceeds from bingo and bunco aid charities supported by the auxiliary. Both events are open to the public. Call 928-763-6799 for information.

CATHOLIC CHARITIES SEEKS DONATIONS

FORT MOJAVE - Catholic Charities is seeking donations of lice kits, diapers (all sizes), gently used baby furniture and a toy box for its visitation room. A tax donation letter will be given for all donations. Call Lauri Arm or Diane Beardsley to make a donation. For more information call 928-758-6157, ext. 56105.

CHARITY CRAFT SHOW

BULLHEAD CITY - A charity craft show will be held Dec. 6, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Moose Hall, 2620 Miracle Mile Road.

The craft show is open to the public. Door prizes will be distributed every 15 minutes throughout the day. Food will also be available. There will also be a bake sale under the direction of Nancy Johnson.

Tables for venders are available for $10 each. For more information or to reserve a table call Linda Hudson at 928-758-2592 or the Social Quarters at 928-763-1860.

AUCTION

BULLHEAD CITY - The Women of the Moose, 2620 Miracle Mile Road, will have their annual Chinese auction Nov. 15, at noon.

Last year the Women of the Moose made $3,100 which bought Christmas gifts for 54 children whose names were taken from the Kmart Angel Tree. In addition, $500 was sent to the Mooseheart Christmas Homes.

People attending the auction bid 25 cents on any one item. Items for the auction may be dropped off at the Moose Lodge.

Donations of such items for the sale as dinners, groceries, oil changes to items people have in their homes and no longer have room for are sought. Donations may be left at the lodge.

For more information call Judy Neu at 928-768-8057 or the Moose Lodge at 9280763-1860. The event is open to the public.

CRAFT SHOW

MOHAVE VALLEY - A craft show will be held in Willow Valley Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Willow Valley Clubhouse, 549 E. Gordon Drive, Mohave Valley

Coffee and tea will be served. Venders seeking a table to sell merchandise should call {Pat at 928-768-9339 or Judy at 928-768-2872.

DIAMONDBACK SCHOOL

BULLHEAD CITY - Diamondback Elementary School PTO will hold its annual spaghetti dinner Nov. 20. Donations are being sought from the community for a silent auction to be held during the dinner.

Businesses or individuals who would like to make a donation should call the school at 928-758-6858. Tickets for the dinner, which will not be available at the door Nov. 20, can be purchased at the school, 2550 Tesota Way.

EPISCOPAL CHURCH YARD SALE

BULLHEAD CITY - The Episcopal Church of the Holy Spirit will hold its annual yard sale Saturday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., on the church parking lot and in the parish hall, 580 Hancock Road.

There will be clothes, books, knick-knacks and other items for sale. For more information call 928-763-1881.

FUNDRAISER for ALYSSA TUDOR

LAUGHLIN - A dress sale, raffle and party to raise money for Alyssa Tudor, 3-year-old daughter of two Laughlin High alumni, who is undergoing stage four chemotherapy to treat neuroblastoma, a are childhood cancer, will be held Saturday from 5 to 7 p.m. at the American Legion in Laughlin.

Women's dresses ranging from business style to formal will be priced at $10 and a few special dresses will be available for silent auction. Girls dresses will be $5 and up. Raffle tickets will be available for $1 each or 10 for $5.

Prizes include a handmade quilt, a music package with merchandise from 11 bands, a jewelry package, two gift baskets and two boxes of Bitron gasoline enhancer. The band “No Reason” will perform throughout the event.

All proceeds from the fundraiser will go to Alyssa's family to assist in the costs of the girl's illness. Call Jenn Ursini at 619-252-4235.

KIWANIS AUCTION

BULLHEAD CITY - The Kiwanis Club of the Colorado River will hold its 28th annual auction Nov. 15, at 5:30 p.m. at the Avi Resort and Casino in Laughlin.

The auction is the biggest fundraiser of the year for the Kiwanis Club which supports several youth oriented programs throughout the Tri-state community, including Shop With a Cop, the Salvation Army, the Builders Club, BUGS, the Boys and Girls Clubs and others.

Tickets for the auction are $25 each which will include dinner and auction registration. Tables of 10 can be reserved for $250.

Donations to be auctioned are being accepted. Call Sherry Quinn at 928-763-2400 or Gene Quinn at 928-727-5610.

ST. VINCENT DE PAUL THRIFT STORES

BULLHEAD CITY - The St. Margaret Mary Conference of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul is a charitable, nonprofit organization. There are two stores, one across from the other at 780 and 781 Marina Blvd.

The store at 780 Marina sells used clothing, dishes, pots and pans and small kitchen appliances and is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The store at 781 Marina has used furniture, large electrical appliances and other miscellaneous items. It is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to noon.

All revenues gained from the furniture and clothing stores are used to purchase non-federally funded food and assistance for the temporary relief of Bullhead City residents.

The Saint Vincent de Paul HELP office in the clothing store at 780 Marina Blvd. is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to noon to give assistance.

For information about store hours or to schedule a pickup call 928-758-5251.

SEE'S CANDY SALE

BULLHEAD CITY - The Soroptimists of Bullhead City/Laughlin are offering See's Candy at a 10 percent discount and with no sales tax until Nov. 13.

All proceeds from the sale fund local projects the Bullhead City/Laughlin Soroptimists sponsor, including S-Teen, a nine month program for junior high and middle school girls, the Violet Richardson award which rewards girls 14-17 for community service, the Women's Opportunity award which helps women head-of-households advance their education, WestCare programs, Girl Scouts, TAPP and Legacy Foundation backpack program.

To order candy before Nov. 13 call Diane Blythe at 928-758-7055.

CRAFT SALE

BULLHEAD CITY - The Senior Center's annual craft sale will be held today from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Center, 2285 Trane Road.

Vendors can rent tables for $10 each but the tables will not be reserved until the fee is paid. The kitchen will be open to serve food and beverages.

For more information call the Senior Center office at 928-763-0193.

SORORITY GOES NUTS OVER HOLIDAYS

BULLHEAD CITY - Preceptor Beta Eta chapter of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority is selling nuts during the holiday season to raise money to support such local charitable organizations as SafeHouse, Literacy Council, the Pregnancy Center and others.

The prices range from $3-$8 per pound. Each variety of the nuts is available in one-pound bags.

For more information on how to purchase the nuts call sorority members Cheri Hestrick at 928-758-6553 or Sheri Duerst at 928-768-3199.

WARMC HOLIDAY HOUSE

BULLHEAD CITY - Volunteers at Western Arizona Regional Medical Center (WARMC) will hold their 20th annual “Holiday House” Nov. 14-15, in Building 2, across the street from the hospital on Silver Creek Road. Hours of the sale will be 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 14 and 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 15.

Hand-crafted items for sale include kitchen items, scarves, knitted slippers, bibs for adults, pockets for walkers, afghans, quilts, dolls, jewelry, baby sweaters, Red Hat items and more.

Proceeds from the sale go back to the community through donations to Shop With A Cop, Clothe-A-Child, Meals on Wheels, Military Moms and Disabled American Veterans.

WOMEN'S CLUB FUNDRAISER

NEEDLES - The Women's Club of Needles is collecting books to raise scholarship funds for Needles High School. Books of all kinds are needed. Call Darlene at 760-326-2749. Donations are needed. For pickup call 760-326-2687.