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The Mesquite Senior Center had to cancel its last scheduled dinner show when people didn’t sign up for it by the deadline. Organizer Krissy Hall Thornton said, “Folks were trying to sign up after we had canceled the show. I felt really bad about it.” The center has two more events planned: The Wheez’n Geezers Dinner & Show will be held Friday, April 10. The cost is … [Read more...] about Senior Center reminder
City Council announces Best of the Year Awards
The annual Best City Employee and Best Volunteer for 2025 were announced at the city council meeting on March 11. The 2025 awards were unique in that each of the winners received two nominations, each from a different department. Zack Robison from the Public Works Department was awarded best Employee of 2025 by Travis Anderson. Anderson said, “Zack has worked for the city … [Read more...] about City Council announces Best of the Year Awards
Impressive Mesquite Veterans Clinic opens
The long-awaited Mesquite Veterans Clinic held a grand opening Saturday morning, March 14. They are located at 550 Pioneer Blvd., and the unit is situated to the left of the DMV office. The clinic itself is very impressive, nicely decorated and equipped. There is an office for the DMV, a consultation room for physiatrists and mental health therapists, and patient … [Read more...] about Impressive Mesquite Veterans Clinic opens
Senior Center offers great entertainment with dinner
The senior center, noted for its wonderful parties, is offering patrons great deals, entertainment and dinner for only $15. On March 20, the Black Mountain Band will entertain diners and dancing is always allowed and encouraged. Dinner runs from 4 to 5 p.m. On the menu will be beef tips, mashed potatoes, veggies, salad and dessert. The show is from 5 to 7 p.m. To make a … [Read more...] about Senior Center offers great entertainment with dinner
Community effort adds piano to Art Center Pavillion
On March 6, during the First Friday event, a colorful community piano placed in the pavilion was dedicated by Steve Dudrow, chair of the Public Arts Commission, with a ribbon cutting and the colorful Mesquite showgirls. Getting a community piano for the art center was a passion of Dudrow’s that finally came true when the Winchester Dondero Center in Las Vegas donated their … [Read more...] about Community effort adds piano to Art Center Pavillion
‘Guys & Dolls Sr’ to debut at community theater
The 1950s streets of New York are about to come alive at the Mesquite community theater with its presentation of “Guys & Dolls Sr,” complete with a cast of about 20 sinners and five or six missionaries trying to save their souls. Senior editions are something new being presented to senior communities by publishers. Mesquite Community Theater is one of the first to … [Read more...] about ‘Guys & Dolls Sr’ to debut at community theater
Breaking the Cycle graduates two
Breaking the Cycle Court recently graduated two individuals, and Judge Ryan Toone dismissed their charges on March 10. The Breaking the Cycle program celebrated its 10th year in December of 2025. Judge Toone said, “This program is designed to get to the root cause of criminal activity by coordinating the efforts of the judiciary, the prosecutor, the public defender’s office, … [Read more...] about Breaking the Cycle graduates two
Mayor gives State of City Address
Wednesday evening in the City Hall council chambers, Mesquite Mayor Jesse Whipple gave the State of the City Address, with many dignitaries attending a presentation delivered with quite a bit of humor. Mayor of Las Vegas Shelly Berkley, councilperson Nancy Brune and executive secretary Gerri Schroder all came out to hear Whipple speak. Jackie Rosen’s office sent two … [Read more...] about Mayor gives State of City Address
Expansion to animal shelter opens
A large crowd gathered to celebrate the completion of the new addition to the Mesquite animal shelter on a windy Thursday morning, March 5. Most city officials were present, along with police, fire and public works and recreation departments. Pattie Gallo, a longtime shelter volunteer who spearheaded the project from her city council seat, was happy to speak about the new … [Read more...] about Expansion to animal shelter opens
Mesquite Reads Program bigger and better each year
The Eureka Community Initiative held its annual Mesquite Reads Program, which gives out free books to students from kindergarten through fifth grade, at the STEAM Center on Saturday, March 7. The local Rotary Club of Mesquite members had fun making s’mores for participants and their families. Each participant received a s’mores bag for their books. Gerri Chasko, director … [Read more...] about Mesquite Reads Program bigger and better each year