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Mayor and council praise Buck Connors festival; children’s Yukon Experience and splash pad drew families
Summary
The mayor and council reported that the Buck Connors community event attracted vendors and family attendance despite hot weather; children’s programming (Yukon Experience) and the splash pad were highlighted as successful elements, and the council thanked volunteers and vendors.
The mayor told the Quartzsite Town Council that the recent Buck Connors festival drew vendors and family participation, and that organizers adjusted to hot weather. Council members praised the event’s children’s programming and the splash pad, which they said encouraged families to attend despite high temperatures.
One council member said dozens of young people from local scouting groups participated in singing the national anthem and called it “encouraging to see those young kids out there.” Another council member described the Yukon Experience children’s activities as keeping kids engaged throughout the event and said the activities were sponsored by the HOPE group and the Quikside Women’s Club.
Speakers also credited regional coordination through WACOG for stronger advisory-board engagement and noted that Courtside continues to be a significant recipient of WACOG funds and programs. The mayor and council praised recent bike-path and street maintenance, and they thanked vendors for swift, pleasant service.
No formal action resulted from the mayor’s report; comments were framed as updates and acknowledgments to event organizers and volunteers.
