The Mesquite Elks Lodge recently donated $1,000 to the Virgin Valley Little League through their Community Investment Program.The ‘Beacon of Hope” grant was created by the BPOE to offer Lodges the opportunity to develop an ongoing, charitable, Elks-driven community project.

The Virgin Valley Little League also announced a fund-raising golf tournament scheduled for Sept. 8. The four-person tournament will be held at the Falcon Ridge Golf Course.The entry fee is $50 per person and includes lunch, golf, and a cart.Individual hole sponsorships are available for $35 a piece.For more information contact Geno Withelder at 702-379-1931 or 702-345-3000.

Caption: From right, Howie Koontz presents check to VVLL Treasurer Dan Wright. Charlie Lum Kee Leading Knight, VVLL Board members Geno Withelder, Shelly Stenberg and Troy Tanner attended. Photo by Lou Martin.