tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-40227046714829117352024-03-14T16:40:11.327-07:00Proud Neighbors of Quartzsite - ArizonaShanana Rain Golden-Bearhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06196699193364695853noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4022704671482911735.post-8801763352571708722013-12-04T16:33:00.001-08:002013-12-04T16:33:16.644-08:005th Annual Rockin' in Quartzsite in full swing!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Dec. 4, 2013 - Quartzsite,
AZ –Proud Neighbors of Quartzsite (PNQ) invites the public to a most unique
Public Art Event, called “Rockin’ in Quartzsite! A Celebration of the Arts”. </span><br />
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is known worldwide for its rocks and shows. On Dec. 8, 2009, Acting Mayor Wes
Huntley, proclaimed <b>Quartzsite, Arizona, the Rock Capital of the World</b>. Expanding
on this popular theme, local and regional a</span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">rtists transformed simple pieces of flagstone slabs into one-of-a-kind “Rock Art Pieces”. Rockin' in Quartzsite Public Art Event is held through March 7th, 2014. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Local businesses sponsor Rock Art Pieces for the busy winter season. L</span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">ocals and visitors alike will find themselves looking for the Rock Art Pieces throughout town, using a “Rockin’ in Quartzsite” Map published in Desert Messenger, bringing folks from one end of town to the other. At each location, people can vote for their favorite Rock Art Piece for the People’s Choice Award!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Then as part of The GRAND Gathering, PNQ will hold a live “Rock Auction” </span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Saturday, March 8, 2014</span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">to find permanent homes for the “Rock Art Pieces” and the People’s Choice Award will be announced. The Auction will take place at Quartzsite Town Park during The GRAND Gathering Senior Fair events. </span></div>
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event benefits local organizations, businesses, and the Quartzsite community!
Come to the Rock Capital of the World and see what’s going on! Be sure to save the date March 8th, 2014 for The GRAND Gathering Senior Fair and Rock Auction!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Proud
Neighbors of Quartzsite is established to help provide benefits to local
charities and non-profit organizations by promoting the community of
Quartzsite, and surrounding areas, through quality local celebrations! Visit
the website <a href="http://www.proudneighbors.com/">www.ProudNeighbors.com</a>
for more information or call PNQ President, Shanana “Rain” Golden-Bear at 928-916-4235.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">For more information on The GRAND Gathering town wide events March 6th, - 9th, 2014, visit <a href="http://www.thegrandgathering.com/">www.TheGrandGathering.com</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; text-align: start;">Check out the ROCK ART MAP to find the locations of the Rock Art around Quartzsite!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; text-align: start;">(Error: #12 & #16 are switched... Map will be updated soon)</span></div>
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<br />Shanana Rain Golden-Bearhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06196699193364695853noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4022704671482911735.post-60075578400973009422012-09-24T08:53:00.001-07:002012-09-24T08:53:13.278-07:00Calling all artists for Rockin' in Quartzsite!<div style="text-align: center;">
<b><span style="font-size: large;">Artists wanted for the upcoming 2012- 2013 </span></b></div>
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Artists will paint from October 20th thru Nov. 2nd at the "Rock Motel", 100 E. Kuehn in Quartzsite. Hours to paint are from 9am - 1pm Monday through Friday with weekend by appointment.<br />
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<br />Shanana Rain Golden-Bearhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06196699193364695853noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4022704671482911735.post-41324637905016784482012-09-22T21:43:00.001-07:002012-09-22T21:55:16.688-07:00Check out Proud Neighbors of Quartzsite on Facebook<div style="text-align: center;">
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Shanana Rain Golden-Bearhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06196699193364695853noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4022704671482911735.post-59648692038368147462012-09-22T21:33:00.002-07:002012-09-22T22:06:19.390-07:004th Annual Rockin' in Quartzsite 2012- 2013<br />
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Rockin' Reveal Artist Reception will be held </div>
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at Tyson Wells Showground, 100 W. Kuehn, Quartzsite.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Here is your chance to meet the artists </div>
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painting and transforming a blank slab of rock into the
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<i><b>No peeking until Saturday, Nov. 3rd! </b></i><o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>The Theme for this year's event is "Our Beautiful
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"Foster Parents" sponsor the Rock Art during the
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Residents and tourists enjoy following
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PNQ is always looking for volunteers to help during the
weeks of Oct. 20th -Nov. 2nd while the artists are painting. Through our
Volunteer Equity Program, volunteer time equals points, which equals dollars
donated to the organization of your choice. In the past few years, Proud
Neighbors of Quartzsite has donated to over a dozen local charities.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">If your business would like to be a "Foster
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