News
Community Briefing
Tombstone triumphant
lecture in St. David
Art Austin, Manager of the Tombstone Courthouse State Park, will give a free lecture Thursday, March 26, at the St. David School Lansing Auditorium at 7 p.m.
Austin is an avid historian and popular lecturer. Sponsored by the St. David Heritage & Cultural Arts Society.
Donations appreciated; proceeds benefit St. David's historic school building and auditorium.
Dragoon Mountains
car and bike show
The 2009 car and bike show will be held May 23 at "The Thing" parking lot, exit 322 off Interstate 10. Registration is from 7 to 10 a.m. with judging from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Awards will be given at 2 p.m.
Registration before May 5 is $20. Later or same day registration is $25. Registration includes a show T-shirt, gift bag, raffle ticket and more. There is no charge for visitors.
Come out and see classic cars, bikes, muscle cars, custom vehicles, hot rods and more. There will be food, ice cream, music from the 50s and 60s and fun for the whole family. Call 520-586-0008.
VICaP to host
garage sale
VICaP's garage sale will be from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 4, at 592 E. 7th St. (near the Lion's Club). Vendor spaces cost $10. For more information or for donations or pick-up, call 586-2387.
Quilting class
to help museum
The Benson Museum and Art and Quilting Gallery is hosting a quilting class on two days in April to benefit the Benson Museum. Those interested can choose either April 4 or April 13. For more information, visit the museum, 267 E. 5th Street or call 520-349-5676.
Benson Eagles
schedule activities
The Benson Fraternal Order of Eagles is hosting a bingo night tonight, March 25, at the aerie, 750 E. 4th St. The kitchen opens at 5 p.m. Cards are on sale at 5:30 p.m. and play starts at 6:30 p.m. The event is open to the public. Also, on April 11, there will be a raffle of a 32-inch flat-screen TV to benefit the Fort Huachuca Widow and Orphan fund. Call the aerie for details, 520-586-3043.
For members only, don't forget the birthday bash pot luck and karaoke on March 28 and darts and taco night on March 30.
Gallery of Dreams
March workshops
Renowned author and artist, Janet Schrader, will be giving a lunch lecture entitled "Fused Glass: The Art of Creating Pictures in Glass" at Gallery Dreams on Thursday, March 26, at noon. Schrader has written 14 stained glass and glass fusing design "how to" books. Attendees can enjoy their lunch at the lecture.
Gallery of Dreams will provide dessert, coffee and tea. Gallery of Dreams is located at 245 East Patton (Highway 80), St. David, AZ 85630. For more information contact Gallery of Dreams at (520) 720-2649 or www.agalleryofdreams..com.
AZ Rangers hold
grave marking
The Benson Company of the Arizona Rangers will hold a grave marking ceremony at 4:30 p.m. Friday, March 27, at Sunset Cemetery in Willcox, Ariz. The Rangers will be marking the grave of Territorial Arizona Ranger Pvt. John F. Greenwood, who served from 1905 to 1906. The cemetery is on Airport Road, past I-10.
The program will include history and remarks by Rangers, including Willcox's own Pierre Brehm. For more information, contact Brad Cherry of Benson Company, 520-559-1923. The public is welcome.
No VFW fundraising
dinner this Friday
There will be no dinner served Friday, March 27, due to national president's banquet. Dinners resume in April.
Dragoon Woman's Club Spring Fling
The Dragoon Woman's Club's annual Spring Fling Rummage and Bake sale will be held on Saturday, April 4, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the historic Dragoon School Building.
Food will be available from a full menu food vendor.
To get there take I-10 east from Benson to Exit 318. Go easterly on Dragoon Road about 3 miles to Johnson Road and turn left (North) to 1871 North Johnson Road. For information call 520-586-2841.
Kiwanis Club to hold pancake breakfast
The Kiwanis Club of Benson is hosting a pancake breakfast in the park during the Blue Grass Festival on Saturday, April 25, beginning at 7 a.m.
The $6 breakfast includes: all-you-can-eat-pancakes, one or two sausage patties, and bottomless coffee, juice, or water.
The Kiwanis Club of Benson is fundraising to provide programs in local schools and other activities for Benson-area youth.
Donate items for
deployed troops
American Legion Auxiliary Unit 45 is in need of items to send to deployed troops. Items include food, funds, personal hygiene products, prepaid telephone calling cards, cards, games, etc. For information call Nancy Iverson at 586-3611 or Melissa DiPeso at 686-0729.
Bus rides for
21st CCLC enrollees
Transportation is available to the J-Six area only for students enrolled in the 21st Century Community Learning Center at Benson School.
Bus leaves Benson Middle School at 5:30 p.m. with first drop off at Rice and Warren roads at the Fire Department. Second drop off at J-6 and Navajo. Parents or guardians must be there to pick up children.
For information call making a difference office at 520-586-2213 ext. 634 or ext. 635.
BMS Family Math
program ongoing
Parents of students in fifth through eighth grades can get involved to help their child succeed in math.
Family Math is Monday in the cafeteria 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Babysitting provided. Call 586-2213 ext. 610.
Accepting Head
Start applications
Head Start and Early Head Start are accepting applications. Children born between Sept. 1, 2004 and Aug. 31, 2006 are eligible.
Head Start offers services to low income families. Services may also be available for pregnant women. Call 586-7174 or visit the Head Start Center on Union Street.
Mescal Firefighters
Assoc. rummage sale
The Mescal Firefighters Association is holding its bi-annual rummage sale the first weekend in April. The association is in need of donations in good, useable and working condition. Call Kathy at 586-1220 or Jean at 586-2337 to arrange pick up of items.
Benson High School
'Love and Logic'
Benson Unified School District will be offering "Love and Logic" parenting classes on Thursdays from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m in the district office board room. Classes run eight weeks. Babysitting provided.
Call 586-2213 ext. 610.
Benson Elks
spaghetti dinners
Benson Elks Lodge resumes Tuesday night spaghetti dinners, 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m., at the Masonic Lodge, 623 Foothill Dr. All-you-can-eat dinner includes spaghetti, sauce, salad, and garlic bread for $6.
Profits benefit charity.
Call Gisele Worley at 586-7471 or, for membership e-mail BensonElks@dishmail.net.
Nominate DAV
officers March 28
San Pedro Valley Disabled American Veterans Chapter 26 will be taking nominations for officers Saturday, March 28 at 11 a.m. Call Alan at 586-7358 for information.
Scholastic book fair at Pomerene School
Pomerene Elementary School is hosting a scholastic buy one get one free book fair through March 27, at Pomerene Post Office on Old Pomerene Road from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. each day.
The fair features award winning titles, children's classics, interactive software, adult books and best sellers.Call the school for the information at 586-2407.
Wrestling Club meetings this month
Wrestling club will be held twice weekly each Monday and Wednesday throughout the month of March at Benson High School wrestling room from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. for wrestlers age 4 and above. Cost is $5.
March Art Show
ongoing at museum
The public is invited to observe the museum's March Art Show and the array of quilts at the quilt gallery. Museum hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tuesday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. Closed Sunday and Monday. Call 586-3070 for more details.
Benson kindergarten
roundup scheduled
The Benson Primary School will be holding a kindergarten round-up Wednesday, April 8, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., in the Multi-purpose Room to enroll students who are age 5, on or before Sept. 1, 2009. Bring child in to meet the kindergarten teachers.
Students will receive vision, hearing, speech and academic screenings to ensure positive placements in kindergarten.
Copy of student birth certificate and immunization record required. Students who attend the kindergarten round-up will receive a free backpack and school supplies.
Trailblazers 4-H hosts ID program
The San Pedro Trailblazers 4-H Club is sponsoring a child identification program Wednesday, March 25 (today), 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the Masonic Lodge, 623 Foothills Dr., across from primary school parking lot.
The event is a free program offered by Masons of Arizona and part of a national effort.
Fine art, photography show upcoming
The 26th Annual Southeast Arizona Fine Arts and Photography Show is rapidly approaching.
Already the number of children participating in the show has grown tremendously. Last year over 450 entries from all over the state were showcased. Child or adult, if not on the mailing list, can get an entry form by calling Lisa Glenn at 520-384-2658.
This year's show will run from April 24 through April 26, The show will be held at the Willcox Community Center, 312 West Stewart Street in Willlcox.
Join Cub Scout
Pack 454 in St. David
Cub Scout Pack 454 is calling for boys age 6 to 11 to join in each Friday at 3:30 p.m. at Calvary St. David Church, 15 W. Merrill Dr. Call Daina Valenzuela at 720-4944 for information.
Northern Cochise Democrats to meet
The next meeting of the Northern Cochise County Democratic Club will be held at the Benson Council Chambers, 120 W. 6th Street on Saturday, March 28 beginning at 10 a.m. Guest speaker from The Coalition for Solutions Through Higher Education. This group was started by Fred Duval and Dennis Burke.
Red Cross blood drive Thurs. April 2
American Red Cross Blood Drive, sponsored by the Super Suds Carwash, will be held Thursday, April 2, at the Lions Club, 599 Dragoon St., from 12:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Call Marilyn at 586 2322 for information or appointment time, or just stop by the Lions Club.
"Bride of Christ' at Mt. View Assembly
Mountain View Assembly of God at Highway 90 and Colombo in Sierra Vista will present a dramatic presentation "The Bride of Christ" on Friday, April 3, at 7 p.m. and Sunday, April 5 at 10 a.m. There is no admission charge for the program. For more information, please call the church office at 520-458-0487 or visit the church Web site at mvaog.com.
lecture in St. David
Art Austin, Manager of the Tombstone Courthouse State Park, will give a free lecture Thursday, March 26, at the St. David School Lansing Auditorium at 7 p.m.
Austin is an avid historian and popular lecturer. Sponsored by the St. David Heritage & Cultural Arts Society.
Donations appreciated; proceeds benefit St. David's historic school building and auditorium.
Dragoon Mountains
car and bike show
The 2009 car and bike show will be held May 23 at "The Thing" parking lot, exit 322 off Interstate 10. Registration is from 7 to 10 a.m. with judging from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Awards will be given at 2 p.m.
Registration before May 5 is $20. Later or same day registration is $25. Registration includes a show T-shirt, gift bag, raffle ticket and more. There is no charge for visitors.
Come out and see classic cars, bikes, muscle cars, custom vehicles, hot rods and more. There will be food, ice cream, music from the 50s and 60s and fun for the whole family. Call 520-586-0008.
VICaP to host
garage sale
VICaP's garage sale will be from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 4, at 592 E. 7th St. (near the Lion's Club). Vendor spaces cost $10. For more information or for donations or pick-up, call 586-2387.
Quilting class
to help museum
The Benson Museum and Art and Quilting Gallery is hosting a quilting class on two days in April to benefit the Benson Museum. Those interested can choose either April 4 or April 13. For more information, visit the museum, 267 E. 5th Street or call 520-349-5676.
Benson Eagles
schedule activities
The Benson Fraternal Order of Eagles is hosting a bingo night tonight, March 25, at the aerie, 750 E. 4th St. The kitchen opens at 5 p.m. Cards are on sale at 5:30 p.m. and play starts at 6:30 p.m. The event is open to the public. Also, on April 11, there will be a raffle of a 32-inch flat-screen TV to benefit the Fort Huachuca Widow and Orphan fund. Call the aerie for details, 520-586-3043.
For members only, don't forget the birthday bash pot luck and karaoke on March 28 and darts and taco night on March 30.
Gallery of Dreams
March workshops
Renowned author and artist, Janet Schrader, will be giving a lunch lecture entitled "Fused Glass: The Art of Creating Pictures in Glass" at Gallery Dreams on Thursday, March 26, at noon. Schrader has written 14 stained glass and glass fusing design "how to" books. Attendees can enjoy their lunch at the lecture.
Gallery of Dreams will provide dessert, coffee and tea. Gallery of Dreams is located at 245 East Patton (Highway 80), St. David, AZ 85630. For more information contact Gallery of Dreams at (520) 720-2649 or www.agalleryofdreams..com.
AZ Rangers hold
grave marking
The Benson Company of the Arizona Rangers will hold a grave marking ceremony at 4:30 p.m. Friday, March 27, at Sunset Cemetery in Willcox, Ariz. The Rangers will be marking the grave of Territorial Arizona Ranger Pvt. John F. Greenwood, who served from 1905 to 1906. The cemetery is on Airport Road, past I-10.
The program will include history and remarks by Rangers, including Willcox's own Pierre Brehm. For more information, contact Brad Cherry of Benson Company, 520-559-1923. The public is welcome.
No VFW fundraising
dinner this Friday
There will be no dinner served Friday, March 27, due to national president's banquet. Dinners resume in April.
Dragoon Woman's Club Spring Fling
The Dragoon Woman's Club's annual Spring Fling Rummage and Bake sale will be held on Saturday, April 4, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the historic Dragoon School Building.
Food will be available from a full menu food vendor.
To get there take I-10 east from Benson to Exit 318. Go easterly on Dragoon Road about 3 miles to Johnson Road and turn left (North) to 1871 North Johnson Road. For information call 520-586-2841.
Kiwanis Club to hold pancake breakfast
The Kiwanis Club of Benson is hosting a pancake breakfast in the park during the Blue Grass Festival on Saturday, April 25, beginning at 7 a.m.
The $6 breakfast includes: all-you-can-eat-pancakes, one or two sausage patties, and bottomless coffee, juice, or water.
The Kiwanis Club of Benson is fundraising to provide programs in local schools and other activities for Benson-area youth.
Donate items for
deployed troops
American Legion Auxiliary Unit 45 is in need of items to send to deployed troops. Items include food, funds, personal hygiene products, prepaid telephone calling cards, cards, games, etc. For information call Nancy Iverson at 586-3611 or Melissa DiPeso at 686-0729.
Bus rides for
21st CCLC enrollees
Transportation is available to the J-Six area only for students enrolled in the 21st Century Community Learning Center at Benson School.
Bus leaves Benson Middle School at 5:30 p.m. with first drop off at Rice and Warren roads at the Fire Department. Second drop off at J-6 and Navajo. Parents or guardians must be there to pick up children.
For information call making a difference office at 520-586-2213 ext. 634 or ext. 635.
BMS Family Math
program ongoing
Parents of students in fifth through eighth grades can get involved to help their child succeed in math.
Family Math is Monday in the cafeteria 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Babysitting provided. Call 586-2213 ext. 610.
Accepting Head
Start applications
Head Start and Early Head Start are accepting applications. Children born between Sept. 1, 2004 and Aug. 31, 2006 are eligible.
Head Start offers services to low income families. Services may also be available for pregnant women. Call 586-7174 or visit the Head Start Center on Union Street.
Mescal Firefighters
Assoc. rummage sale
The Mescal Firefighters Association is holding its bi-annual rummage sale the first weekend in April. The association is in need of donations in good, useable and working condition. Call Kathy at 586-1220 or Jean at 586-2337 to arrange pick up of items.
Benson High School
'Love and Logic'
Benson Unified School District will be offering "Love and Logic" parenting classes on Thursdays from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m in the district office board room. Classes run eight weeks. Babysitting provided.
Call 586-2213 ext. 610.
Benson Elks
spaghetti dinners
Benson Elks Lodge resumes Tuesday night spaghetti dinners, 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m., at the Masonic Lodge, 623 Foothill Dr. All-you-can-eat dinner includes spaghetti, sauce, salad, and garlic bread for $6.
Profits benefit charity.
Call Gisele Worley at 586-7471 or, for membership e-mail BensonElks@dishmail.net.
Nominate DAV
officers March 28
San Pedro Valley Disabled American Veterans Chapter 26 will be taking nominations for officers Saturday, March 28 at 11 a.m. Call Alan at 586-7358 for information.
Scholastic book fair at Pomerene School
Pomerene Elementary School is hosting a scholastic buy one get one free book fair through March 27, at Pomerene Post Office on Old Pomerene Road from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. each day.
The fair features award winning titles, children's classics, interactive software, adult books and best sellers.Call the school for the information at 586-2407.
Wrestling Club meetings this month
Wrestling club will be held twice weekly each Monday and Wednesday throughout the month of March at Benson High School wrestling room from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. for wrestlers age 4 and above. Cost is $5.
March Art Show
ongoing at museum
The public is invited to observe the museum's March Art Show and the array of quilts at the quilt gallery. Museum hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tuesday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. Closed Sunday and Monday. Call 586-3070 for more details.
Benson kindergarten
roundup scheduled
The Benson Primary School will be holding a kindergarten round-up Wednesday, April 8, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., in the Multi-purpose Room to enroll students who are age 5, on or before Sept. 1, 2009. Bring child in to meet the kindergarten teachers.
Students will receive vision, hearing, speech and academic screenings to ensure positive placements in kindergarten.
Copy of student birth certificate and immunization record required. Students who attend the kindergarten round-up will receive a free backpack and school supplies.
Trailblazers 4-H hosts ID program
The San Pedro Trailblazers 4-H Club is sponsoring a child identification program Wednesday, March 25 (today), 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the Masonic Lodge, 623 Foothills Dr., across from primary school parking lot.
The event is a free program offered by Masons of Arizona and part of a national effort.
Fine art, photography show upcoming
The 26th Annual Southeast Arizona Fine Arts and Photography Show is rapidly approaching.
Already the number of children participating in the show has grown tremendously. Last year over 450 entries from all over the state were showcased. Child or adult, if not on the mailing list, can get an entry form by calling Lisa Glenn at 520-384-2658.
This year's show will run from April 24 through April 26, The show will be held at the Willcox Community Center, 312 West Stewart Street in Willlcox.
Join Cub Scout
Pack 454 in St. David
Cub Scout Pack 454 is calling for boys age 6 to 11 to join in each Friday at 3:30 p.m. at Calvary St. David Church, 15 W. Merrill Dr. Call Daina Valenzuela at 720-4944 for information.
Northern Cochise Democrats to meet
The next meeting of the Northern Cochise County Democratic Club will be held at the Benson Council Chambers, 120 W. 6th Street on Saturday, March 28 beginning at 10 a.m. Guest speaker from The Coalition for Solutions Through Higher Education. This group was started by Fred Duval and Dennis Burke.
Red Cross blood drive Thurs. April 2
American Red Cross Blood Drive, sponsored by the Super Suds Carwash, will be held Thursday, April 2, at the Lions Club, 599 Dragoon St., from 12:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Call Marilyn at 586 2322 for information or appointment time, or just stop by the Lions Club.
"Bride of Christ' at Mt. View Assembly
Mountain View Assembly of God at Highway 90 and Colombo in Sierra Vista will present a dramatic presentation "The Bride of Christ" on Friday, April 3, at 7 p.m. and Sunday, April 5 at 10 a.m. There is no admission charge for the program. For more information, please call the church office at 520-458-0487 or visit the church Web site at mvaog.com.
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