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| Bon appetit : Beck Elan and Diane Adair left, enjoy a bite during the inaugural St. David Farmers Market. The market is held weekly on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. This week's event coincides with L.D.S. annual Pioneer Day observance. For information contact Ron Millet at 221-1074 or email stdavidfarmersmarket@yahoo.com.(Chris Dabovich/photo.) |
support group meetings
A Parkinson's disease support group meeting will be held monthly starting Wednesday, 2 p.m., July 29 in the St. Timothy Recreation Building at Holy Trinity Monastery in St. David.
Call Sister Corinne Fair at 720-9682 for more information.
Local Appreciation Day, dinner at Turquoise Hills
Turquoise Hills Golf and RV is holding its inaugural Local Appreciation Day Saturday, Aug. 8, with a round of golf with cart on the house. Call 586-7535 for tee times.
A dinner and dance featuring The Partners Music will be held Sunday, Aug. 16, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Turquoise Hills, 8000 E. Country Club Dr.
Dinner menu, ordered in advance, includes steak, salmon or chicken with all the trimmings. Cost is $16 per person for dinner and dance, $7 for dance only. Call Rhonda at (520) 289-0689 for reservations.
Marine Corps. League
meeting days changed
Monthly meetings of the Cpl. George Salcido Detachment of the Marine Corps League will be held at VFW Hall, 233 E. 5th St. at 6:30 p.m. on the third Thursday of each month.
All retired, reserve or active duty Marines and FMF Corpsmen are invited to attend and join. Anyone interested in supporting Marine Corps ideals can join as an associate member. Call Don Swift at 586-1561 for more information.
Farmers Market at St. David School Saturday
The St. David Farmers Market is now open every Saturday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. through October at the St. David School. Now in season, sweet corn, tomatoes, watermelons, green beans and lots of summer produce. Backyard growers with small amounts of fresh fruits and vegetables are welcome to bring a card table for a special vendor rate of $2.
For information contact Ron Millet at 221-1074 or email stdavidfarmersmarket@yahoo.com.
Kotterman to speak
at Democrats' meeting
Penny Kotterman, candidate for Arizona Superintendent of Public Schools, is the main speaker Saturday, July 25 at the Northern Cochise County Democratic Club meeting in Benson. The gathering begins at 10 a.m. in Benson City Council Chambers. Kotterman is past president of the Arizona Education Association, and will share her view on current budget issues.
VFW Post 6271
fundraising dinner
VFW Post 6271, 233 E. 5th St., is hosting a fundraising dinner Friday, July 24 from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. Menu includes homemade spaghetti and meatballs, garlic bread and salad.
Cost is a $6 donation. For takeouts or more information, call 586-2197. Public welcome. Sunday bingo starts at 6 p.m. The kitchen opens one hour earlier.
Benson Eagles set
schedule of activities
Benson Eagles Aerie 3593, 750 E. 4th St., hosts bingo every Wednesday. Kitchen opens at 5 p.m. and card sales start at 5:30 p.m. Early bird play at 6 p.m.
The Friday night fish dinner July 24, 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., Tuesday night tacos and Thursday night pizza from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Birthday Bash for July will be held July 25. The covered dish supper starts at 4 p.m.
Karaoke July 25, starting at 7 p.m. For more information, call 586-3043.
Free swim day at
city pool courtesy Kiwanis
The Kiwanis Club of Benson is sponsoring free swim day at the city pool, 775 W. Union St.
Every child gets admission to pool for free - paid for by the Kiwanis Club of Benson July 28. Every child will receive a free swim wrist band on each free swim day. Popsicles will be provided as well.
New West School
student registration
New West School is accepting completed enrollment packets for all K-eighth-grade students for the 2009-10 school year. Registration packets can be picked up at 98 N. Oak Dr. in Mescal and 3225 W. Navajo Tr. in J-Six or a mailed packet can be requested. Originals or copies of child's birth certificate and shot records required. Space is limited. Call the school office at (520) 586-1976.
First Baptist Church group's cookbook for sale
Members of First Baptist Church have published a cookbook from recipes submitted by congregation members.
The book, containing 400 recipes, is currently on sale. Proceeds will be donated to charity. Call Sylvia Huddleston at (559) 304-5431 for more information.
Now enrolling K-8 at Visions Unlimited
Visions Unlimited Academy at 1275 Barney Lane in Benson is enrolling students who will be in kindergarten through eighth grade. Call 586-8691.
Thursday night bingo
at Cochise Terrace
Thursday night bingo is held at Cochise Terrace RV Resort in Benson. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. with early bird game at 6 p.m. Games at 6:30 p.m. Kitchen opens at 5:20 p.m. with games at 6:30 p.m. sharp. Call (520) 586-0600.
Benson Elks to
serve taco dinners
The Benson Elks Lodge will begin serving tacos and all the trimmings on Tuesdays. The complete taco plate will include different entrees and side dishes each week for $6.
Dinners served at the Masonic/Elks Lodge at 623 Foothill Dr., from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Profits benefit Benson's charities.
These fundraising efforts are open to the public. For information and membership in the Elks call the secretary at 586-6162 or e-mail BensonElks@dishmail.net.
Wellness health clinic dates in St. David
St. David Wellness & Complementary Health Clinic will offer Reiki (to everyone attending). Then a choice of: (depending on availability of practitioners) massage, life coaching, ear candling, sound therapy, chakra balancing and more, Clinic dates, at Holy Trinity Monastery in St. David will be held Aug. 8, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Free to the public but donations accepted. Contact Jimalee and Michael McGee at 586-8577 or email js.mcgee@dishmail.net or Ross Petti (520) 287-2716 or email ros@petti.com.
Art lessons offered
by artist Bernard Fierro
Something to do this summer, take art lessons at the studio of artist Bernie Fierro, just beyond Mescal. Call 586-7903 for information or email bernardfierro@earthlink.net.
Bingo Monday at Benson Senior/Community Center
Bingo games are held every Monday at the Benson Senior/Community Center. Card sales from 12:20 p.m. to 12:55 p.m. Each card price of $1.50 includes 12 regular games and the progressive cover-all.
Must be at least 18 to play. Open to the public. The center is located at 705 West Union St., by the city pool.
AARP Driver Safety
Program setting schedule
The American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) is setting up its summer schedule for the AARP Driver Safety Program (formerly AARP55 Alive/Mature Driving) for the Willcox and Benson areas.
This course is designed for drivers 50 years of age or older, but anyone may attend, and covers all aspects of the effects of aging as it relates to driving and how to compensate for these changes.
Some auto insurance companies, but not all, give a discount for attending this course.
For more information or to register, call Pierre at 520-384-3621. Leave message if necessary.
Direct Farm Marketing
& Organic Certification
A Direct Farm Marketing & Organic Certification Workshop will be held at Willcox City Hall, 101 S. Railroad Ave., in Willcox on Monday, July 27, from 9 a.m. to noon. A tour will be held from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. For details log on: htpp://ag.arizona.edu/arec/dept/dfmworkshops2009.html . Contact Rob Call, UA Cooperative Ext. at recall@ag.arizona.edu or (520) 384-3594.
Annual Chiricahua
Cowboy Camp meeting
Join in on Christian fellowship at the Annual Chiricahua Cowboy Camp meeting Thursday, July 23 through Sunday, July 26. For information call Bruce Tingle at (520) 384-2469 or Jessie Dean at (520) 384-3227.
A Parkinson's disease support group meeting will be held monthly starting Wednesday, 2 p.m., July 29 in the St. Timothy Recreation Building at Holy Trinity Monastery in St. David.
Call Sister Corinne Fair at 720-9682 for more information.
Local Appreciation Day, dinner at Turquoise Hills
Turquoise Hills Golf and RV is holding its inaugural Local Appreciation Day Saturday, Aug. 8, with a round of golf with cart on the house. Call 586-7535 for tee times.
A dinner and dance featuring The Partners Music will be held Sunday, Aug. 16, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Turquoise Hills, 8000 E. Country Club Dr.
Dinner menu, ordered in advance, includes steak, salmon or chicken with all the trimmings. Cost is $16 per person for dinner and dance, $7 for dance only. Call Rhonda at (520) 289-0689 for reservations.
Marine Corps. League
meeting days changed
Monthly meetings of the Cpl. George Salcido Detachment of the Marine Corps League will be held at VFW Hall, 233 E. 5th St. at 6:30 p.m. on the third Thursday of each month.
All retired, reserve or active duty Marines and FMF Corpsmen are invited to attend and join. Anyone interested in supporting Marine Corps ideals can join as an associate member. Call Don Swift at 586-1561 for more information.
Farmers Market at St. David School Saturday
The St. David Farmers Market is now open every Saturday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. through October at the St. David School. Now in season, sweet corn, tomatoes, watermelons, green beans and lots of summer produce. Backyard growers with small amounts of fresh fruits and vegetables are welcome to bring a card table for a special vendor rate of $2.
For information contact Ron Millet at 221-1074 or email stdavidfarmersmarket@yahoo.com.
Kotterman to speak
at Democrats' meeting
Penny Kotterman, candidate for Arizona Superintendent of Public Schools, is the main speaker Saturday, July 25 at the Northern Cochise County Democratic Club meeting in Benson. The gathering begins at 10 a.m. in Benson City Council Chambers. Kotterman is past president of the Arizona Education Association, and will share her view on current budget issues.
VFW Post 6271
fundraising dinner
VFW Post 6271, 233 E. 5th St., is hosting a fundraising dinner Friday, July 24 from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. Menu includes homemade spaghetti and meatballs, garlic bread and salad.
Cost is a $6 donation. For takeouts or more information, call 586-2197. Public welcome. Sunday bingo starts at 6 p.m. The kitchen opens one hour earlier.
Benson Eagles set
schedule of activities
Benson Eagles Aerie 3593, 750 E. 4th St., hosts bingo every Wednesday. Kitchen opens at 5 p.m. and card sales start at 5:30 p.m. Early bird play at 6 p.m.
The Friday night fish dinner July 24, 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., Tuesday night tacos and Thursday night pizza from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Birthday Bash for July will be held July 25. The covered dish supper starts at 4 p.m.
Karaoke July 25, starting at 7 p.m. For more information, call 586-3043.
Free swim day at
city pool courtesy Kiwanis
The Kiwanis Club of Benson is sponsoring free swim day at the city pool, 775 W. Union St.
Every child gets admission to pool for free - paid for by the Kiwanis Club of Benson July 28. Every child will receive a free swim wrist band on each free swim day. Popsicles will be provided as well.
New West School
student registration
New West School is accepting completed enrollment packets for all K-eighth-grade students for the 2009-10 school year. Registration packets can be picked up at 98 N. Oak Dr. in Mescal and 3225 W. Navajo Tr. in J-Six or a mailed packet can be requested. Originals or copies of child's birth certificate and shot records required. Space is limited. Call the school office at (520) 586-1976.
First Baptist Church group's cookbook for sale
Members of First Baptist Church have published a cookbook from recipes submitted by congregation members.
The book, containing 400 recipes, is currently on sale. Proceeds will be donated to charity. Call Sylvia Huddleston at (559) 304-5431 for more information.
Now enrolling K-8 at Visions Unlimited
Visions Unlimited Academy at 1275 Barney Lane in Benson is enrolling students who will be in kindergarten through eighth grade. Call 586-8691.
Thursday night bingo
at Cochise Terrace
Thursday night bingo is held at Cochise Terrace RV Resort in Benson. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. with early bird game at 6 p.m. Games at 6:30 p.m. Kitchen opens at 5:20 p.m. with games at 6:30 p.m. sharp. Call (520) 586-0600.
Benson Elks to
serve taco dinners
The Benson Elks Lodge will begin serving tacos and all the trimmings on Tuesdays. The complete taco plate will include different entrees and side dishes each week for $6.
Dinners served at the Masonic/Elks Lodge at 623 Foothill Dr., from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Profits benefit Benson's charities.
These fundraising efforts are open to the public. For information and membership in the Elks call the secretary at 586-6162 or e-mail BensonElks@dishmail.net.
Wellness health clinic dates in St. David
St. David Wellness & Complementary Health Clinic will offer Reiki (to everyone attending). Then a choice of: (depending on availability of practitioners) massage, life coaching, ear candling, sound therapy, chakra balancing and more, Clinic dates, at Holy Trinity Monastery in St. David will be held Aug. 8, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Free to the public but donations accepted. Contact Jimalee and Michael McGee at 586-8577 or email js.mcgee@dishmail.net or Ross Petti (520) 287-2716 or email ros@petti.com.
Art lessons offered
by artist Bernard Fierro
Something to do this summer, take art lessons at the studio of artist Bernie Fierro, just beyond Mescal. Call 586-7903 for information or email bernardfierro@earthlink.net.
Bingo Monday at Benson Senior/Community Center
Bingo games are held every Monday at the Benson Senior/Community Center. Card sales from 12:20 p.m. to 12:55 p.m. Each card price of $1.50 includes 12 regular games and the progressive cover-all.
Must be at least 18 to play. Open to the public. The center is located at 705 West Union St., by the city pool.
AARP Driver Safety
Program setting schedule
The American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) is setting up its summer schedule for the AARP Driver Safety Program (formerly AARP55 Alive/Mature Driving) for the Willcox and Benson areas.
This course is designed for drivers 50 years of age or older, but anyone may attend, and covers all aspects of the effects of aging as it relates to driving and how to compensate for these changes.
Some auto insurance companies, but not all, give a discount for attending this course.
For more information or to register, call Pierre at 520-384-3621. Leave message if necessary.
Direct Farm Marketing
& Organic Certification
A Direct Farm Marketing & Organic Certification Workshop will be held at Willcox City Hall, 101 S. Railroad Ave., in Willcox on Monday, July 27, from 9 a.m. to noon. A tour will be held from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. For details log on: htpp://ag.arizona.edu/arec/dept/dfmworkshops2009.html . Contact Rob Call, UA Cooperative Ext. at recall@ag.arizona.edu or (520) 384-3594.
Annual Chiricahua
Cowboy Camp meeting
Join in on Christian fellowship at the Annual Chiricahua Cowboy Camp meeting Thursday, July 23 through Sunday, July 26. For information call Bruce Tingle at (520) 384-2469 or Jessie Dean at (520) 384-3227.
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