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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 Lions 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.
Wild Hair Family Hair Salon grand opening
The Wild Hair Family Hair Salon is holding its grand opening celebration today (April 1) at the salon, 688 W. 4th St., Suite F.
Wild Hair is open daily 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday and Monday and evenings by appointment by calling 586-2460.
The salon's lineup include stylists Jackie McKinney, Lisa Hamilton. Susan Earhart is the owner/stylist.
VFW fundraising
dinner Friday
VFW Post 6271, 233 E. 5th St., Benson, is holding its weekly fundraising dinner Friday, April 3, from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. Menu includes pork cutlet, mashed potatoes and gravy, vegetable, salad and roll. For take out or more information call 586-2197. A $6 donation is asked. Sunday bingo at 6 p.m., kitchen opens one hour prior.
San Pedro Valley
DAV 'Forget me nots'
The San Pedro Valley Chapter No. 26 of the Disabled American Veterans will be out and about with 'Forget me not' poppies Friday and Saturday April 17-18.
Benson Eagles
schedule activities
The Benson Fraternal Order of Eagles is hosting Wednesday night bingo, 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 Tuesday night tacos, 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., and singles and team darts. Auxiliary meeting April 6, 7 p.m., Aerie meeting April 7, 7 p.m.
Semiannual General Conference at LDS
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints invites all to participate in the 179th Semiannual General Conference, which will assemble in Salt Lake City, Utah on Saturday and Sunday April 4 -5. Messages of encouragement and guidance will be delivered by the First Presidency, members of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles and other general officers of the church. Music will be provided by the Mormon Tabernacle Choir. Local LDS churches will broadcast the conference live, Saturday and Sunday at 9 a.m.
For more information contact Elders Ricks and Carpenter in Benson/Pomerene -720-8025, Elders Heck and Williams in St. David/Tombstone - 720-8062 and Elders Richards and Fogle in Willcox/Sunsites - 254-9078.
Benson Elks hold new year meeting
The Benson Elks Lodge No. 2853 will hold their first meeting of their new year Monday, April 6, at 6:30 p.m., at the Masonic Lodge on Foothill Drive. This meeting will kick off the membership drive for the new officers. There are awards and rewards for bringing in new applicants.
Membership questions can be directed to the secretary at 586-6162 or e-mail BensonElks@dishmail.net.
Lions all-you-can-eat breakfast Sunday
Benson Lions Club all-you- can-eat pancakes, eggs, bacon, coffee, tea and juice breakfast will be held Sunday, April 5 from 7:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Lions Club, 599 S. Dragoon St. Lions also hold bingo every friday night. Doors open 4:30 p.m., early bird games begin at 6:30 p.m.
Bost Family Traditions at Peace in the Valley
The Bost Family Traditions will perform at Peace in the Valley Lutheran Church, 552 J-Six Ranch Rd, in J-Six, Sunday, April 5 at 6 p.m.
No charge for admission but a free will offering will be taken.
Bost Family Traditions is an award-winning homegrown family bluegrass band. Visit www.bostfamilytraditions.com.
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.
Easter special 'Story of the Cross' April 11
First Assembly of God of Benson will be hosting an Easter special multi-media presentation "The Story of the Cross,"Saturday, April 11 at 7 p.m. and Sunday, April 12, at 10:30 a.m., at the church, 630 W. 5th St. Public invited, no charge for admission. For more information call 586-2417.
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.
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
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.
Benson Kindergarten
Roundup scheduled
The Benson Primary School will be holding a Kindergarten Roundup 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 Roundup will receive a free backpack and school supplies.
Visions Academy K Roundup, enrollment
Visions Unlimited Academy is holding Kindergarten Roundup/open enrollment Tuesday, April 21, from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Call for appointments or walk in to enroll in first-come, first-serve basis for: K-8 enrollment, full-day kindergarten program (must be 5 by Sept. 1, 2009.
Kindergarten Roundup provides screenings for vision, hearing, speech, movement and learning. Birth certificate and immunization record required.
Call administration assistant at 586-8691.
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.
'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.
Willow Lakes Bible study Tuesdays
The Willow Lakes Women's nondenominational Bible study is held Tuesday mornings at 2125 W. Vista Dr., in the Willow Lakes club house. Join them for tea, Bible study and sisterhood. Beginning study will be women of the Old Testament.
Marguerite Cook scholarship
The Marguerite Cook Memorial Scholarship was established in 1977 in memory of the Willcox Cowbelles' first president and charter member, Marguerite (Mrs. Mark A.) Cook, and since that time scholarships have been awarded annually to area students.
To be eligible, a student must major in an agriculture-related field. The dollar amount and number of scholarships awarded depends upon availability of funds. Application forms are available at high school guidance departments at Benson, Bowie, Safford, San Simon and Willcox high schools or by mailing a request to Willcox Cowbelles, PO Box 354, Willcox, AZ 85644.
Application deadline is April 15. For more information call 520-384-2829 or 520-384-2505.
Deadline to submit what's happening items is Thursday at 5 p.m.
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 Lions 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.
Wild Hair Family Hair Salon grand opening
The Wild Hair Family Hair Salon is holding its grand opening celebration today (April 1) at the salon, 688 W. 4th St., Suite F.
Wild Hair is open daily 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday and Monday and evenings by appointment by calling 586-2460.
The salon's lineup include stylists Jackie McKinney, Lisa Hamilton. Susan Earhart is the owner/stylist.
VFW fundraising
dinner Friday
VFW Post 6271, 233 E. 5th St., Benson, is holding its weekly fundraising dinner Friday, April 3, from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. Menu includes pork cutlet, mashed potatoes and gravy, vegetable, salad and roll. For take out or more information call 586-2197. A $6 donation is asked. Sunday bingo at 6 p.m., kitchen opens one hour prior.
San Pedro Valley
DAV 'Forget me nots'
The San Pedro Valley Chapter No. 26 of the Disabled American Veterans will be out and about with 'Forget me not' poppies Friday and Saturday April 17-18.
Benson Eagles
schedule activities
The Benson Fraternal Order of Eagles is hosting Wednesday night bingo, 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 Tuesday night tacos, 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., and singles and team darts. Auxiliary meeting April 6, 7 p.m., Aerie meeting April 7, 7 p.m.
Semiannual General Conference at LDS
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints invites all to participate in the 179th Semiannual General Conference, which will assemble in Salt Lake City, Utah on Saturday and Sunday April 4 -5. Messages of encouragement and guidance will be delivered by the First Presidency, members of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles and other general officers of the church. Music will be provided by the Mormon Tabernacle Choir. Local LDS churches will broadcast the conference live, Saturday and Sunday at 9 a.m.
For more information contact Elders Ricks and Carpenter in Benson/Pomerene -720-8025, Elders Heck and Williams in St. David/Tombstone - 720-8062 and Elders Richards and Fogle in Willcox/Sunsites - 254-9078.
Benson Elks hold new year meeting
The Benson Elks Lodge No. 2853 will hold their first meeting of their new year Monday, April 6, at 6:30 p.m., at the Masonic Lodge on Foothill Drive. This meeting will kick off the membership drive for the new officers. There are awards and rewards for bringing in new applicants.
Membership questions can be directed to the secretary at 586-6162 or e-mail BensonElks@dishmail.net.
Lions all-you-can-eat breakfast Sunday
Benson Lions Club all-you- can-eat pancakes, eggs, bacon, coffee, tea and juice breakfast will be held Sunday, April 5 from 7:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Lions Club, 599 S. Dragoon St. Lions also hold bingo every friday night. Doors open 4:30 p.m., early bird games begin at 6:30 p.m.
Bost Family Traditions at Peace in the Valley
The Bost Family Traditions will perform at Peace in the Valley Lutheran Church, 552 J-Six Ranch Rd, in J-Six, Sunday, April 5 at 6 p.m.
No charge for admission but a free will offering will be taken.
Bost Family Traditions is an award-winning homegrown family bluegrass band. Visit www.bostfamilytraditions.com.
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.
Easter special 'Story of the Cross' April 11
First Assembly of God of Benson will be hosting an Easter special multi-media presentation "The Story of the Cross,"Saturday, April 11 at 7 p.m. and Sunday, April 12, at 10:30 a.m., at the church, 630 W. 5th St. Public invited, no charge for admission. For more information call 586-2417.
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.
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
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.
Benson Kindergarten
Roundup scheduled
The Benson Primary School will be holding a Kindergarten Roundup 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 Roundup will receive a free backpack and school supplies.
Visions Academy K Roundup, enrollment
Visions Unlimited Academy is holding Kindergarten Roundup/open enrollment Tuesday, April 21, from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Call for appointments or walk in to enroll in first-come, first-serve basis for: K-8 enrollment, full-day kindergarten program (must be 5 by Sept. 1, 2009.
Kindergarten Roundup provides screenings for vision, hearing, speech, movement and learning. Birth certificate and immunization record required.
Call administration assistant at 586-8691.
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.
'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.
Willow Lakes Bible study Tuesdays
The Willow Lakes Women's nondenominational Bible study is held Tuesday mornings at 2125 W. Vista Dr., in the Willow Lakes club house. Join them for tea, Bible study and sisterhood. Beginning study will be women of the Old Testament.
Marguerite Cook scholarship
The Marguerite Cook Memorial Scholarship was established in 1977 in memory of the Willcox Cowbelles' first president and charter member, Marguerite (Mrs. Mark A.) Cook, and since that time scholarships have been awarded annually to area students.
To be eligible, a student must major in an agriculture-related field. The dollar amount and number of scholarships awarded depends upon availability of funds. Application forms are available at high school guidance departments at Benson, Bowie, Safford, San Simon and Willcox high schools or by mailing a request to Willcox Cowbelles, PO Box 354, Willcox, AZ 85644.
Application deadline is April 15. For more information call 520-384-2829 or 520-384-2505.
Deadline to submit what's happening items is Thursday at 5 p.m.
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