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On Feb. 18, 50 people gathered at Scotty’s Bar & Grill for the announcement of the winners of the Parade of Lights’ “Best Light Display” contest. Debbie Benham is the coordinator of this act of charity for the Salvation Army food pantry. Eleven years ago, Benham and her husband, Mike, started the light parade with the blessing of the city as a food drive for the pantries … [Read more...] about Parade of Lights 2025 winners announced
Parade of Lights Food Drive
Parade of Lights bigger and brighter than ever
The annual Mesquite Parade of Lights to benefit the food pantry at the Salvation Army, now in its 11th year, is bigger and brighter than ever. Thirty-nine entries paraded down Mesquite Boulevard on Thursday evening, Dec. 4. Spectators were asked to bring nonperishable foods, which were picked up by parade walkers with carts. The food is donated to the Salvation Army food … [Read more...] about Parade of Lights bigger and brighter than ever
Salvation Army Kettle Kickoff begins at Walmart
The day after Thanksgiving, Nov. 28, is the traditional Kettle Kickoff for the annual Salvation Army fundraiser. In keeping with the tradition, Mr. and Mrs. Claus, Mike and Debbie Benham and Mesquite Mayor Jesse Whipple and Julie Stoltz were there for the event. Director of the Salvation Army Anthony Rivera set up the kettle stand, and the first donor was six-year-old Teagan … [Read more...] about Salvation Army Kettle Kickoff begins at Walmart
Parade of Lights gets donation from Mesa Valley Estates resident
A classic 1950s Chevy truck parked in the lobby of Mesa Valley Estates with a sign in the bed, prompting food donations for the Parade of Lights food drive, instigated a large donation from Chuck Thompson, a Mesa Valley Estates resident. Thompson said, “There was hardly anything in the truck; that was pathetic. So, I gave Debbie Benham a check for $1,000. We went to the … [Read more...] about Parade of Lights gets donation from Mesa Valley Estates resident