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Winona Sharp featured
artist at Gallery of Dreams
During the month of August, Gallery of Dreams in St. David, will feature the work of Tombstone resident and photographer Winona Sharp.
Sharp's work is on display at the Gallery of Dreams, 245 E. Patton (Highway 80) St., in St. David. For more information and hours contact the gallery at 720-2649.
Pomerene PTO hosts scholastic book fair
Pomerene PTO scholastic book fair continues through Aug. 28 at the Pomerene Post Office. The fair is open daily from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and open to the public.
Parkinson's disease
support group meetings
A monthly Parkinson's disease support group meeting is held every fourth Wednesday at 2 p.m. in the St. Timothy Recreation Building at Holy Trinity Monastery in St. David.
Call Sister Corinne Fair at 720-9682 for more information.
VFW Post 6271
fundraising dinner
VFW Post 6271, 233 E. 5th St., is hosting a fundraising dinner Friday, Aug. 28 from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. Menu includes Swiss steak, mashed potatoes, gravy, vegetable, salad and roll.
Cost is a $6 donation to benefit VFW's color guard. For takeouts or more information, call 586-2197. Public welcome. Sunday bingo starts at 6 p.m. The kitchen for Sunday bingo is closed through Sept. 6.
Benson Eagles
plan activities
Benson Eagles Aerie No. 3593 is holding its activity meeting Monday, Aug. 31. Aerie meetings Sept. 1 and Sept. 15. Auxiliary meets Sept. 7 and Sept. 21.
Tuesday night tacos from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Wednesday night bingo, kitchen opens at 5 p.m., card sales start at 5:30 p.m. Early bird play at 6 p.m.
Friday fish fry Sept. 4 and Sept. 18, 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. The birthday bash is set for Saturday, Aug. 22 and will include horseshoes, barbecue and a covered dish dinner. Karaoke starts at 7 p.m.
Sunday night football begins Sept. 13 with patio party Sept. 19 and birthday bash Sept. 26.
The kidney fund raffle for a barbecue grill continues. Check with the Aerie for details, 586-3043.
Benson Tea Party meeting scheduled at Lions Park
A Benson Tea Party meeting will be held Monday, Sept. 7 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
"Come speak your heartfelt opposition to future tax increases to the American people," states a news release.
Community Food Pantry of Benson new hours posted
Effective Sept. 2, Community Food Pantry of Benson will be open from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Arts council seeks artists' work for public display
The San Pedro River Arts Council, (formerly the Benson Arts Commission), is issuing a call to artists for works on paper only, with a western theme, to be hung in the City Hall Gallery in Benson. Those interested can call Sylvia Burnside at 520-586-4782, or email bensonartsbelle@mac.com for further information.
County Amateur Golf
Tournament upcoming
Find out who's the best in Cochise County. Sign up for the Sept. 12, and Sept. 13 Amateurs Golf Tournament open to the first 80 to sign up by Aug. 30.
Action begins at San Pedro Golf Course in Benson on Sept. 12 and will continue Sept. 13 at Pueblo Del Sol in Sierra Vista.
Handicap required and proof of Cochise County residency or military proof required at registration.
The two-day event costs $80 per person and includes cart and range balls.
Tournament proceeds benefit All the Kings Horses Children's Ranch in Benson, which provides a home for abused and neglected kids. Coordinators are also looking for sponsors of the event. For information call Terry Celentano at 586-7314.
Half off sale ongoing
at Benson Public Library
Books in the sale room of Benson Public Library will cost half of the posted price during the month of August. For example, a hardback book usually priced 50 cents is 25 cents.
The sale features magazines, audios, CDs, DVDs and records. The library is located at 300 S. Huachuca St.
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 hold
Tuesday taco dinner
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.
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.
Interdenominational
Bible study to begin
A women's interdenominational Bible study will meet Wednesday mornings from 9 a.m. to 11:15 a.m., beginning Sept. 16, at First Baptist Church, 983 S. Ocotillo Ave. Child care available for children age 2-5.
Study is on the book of Daniel with Beth Moore.
Bible study for men and women will begin Monday, Sept. 14, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. There is no child care available during this study group. Classes for women and children will begin Wednesday, Sept. 16. Nursery available for babies, and preschool-age children 2 to 5, with monitored study room for home-schooled students.
The studies are open to all denominations. Call 586-3362 or 720-4537 or 221-0129 for details. For information on Moore visit www.bethmoore.org or call 1-888-700-1999.
SACA in Benson set
to move to new location
Southeastern Arizona Community Action in Benson will have a new location. Effective Sept. it will be located at 120 W. 6th St., from the current 705 W. Union St. address.
Round dancing lessons at Cochise Terrace RV
Easy level round dancing is coming to Benson: Lessons are being offered on Sunday from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Cochise Terrace RV Resort, one mile south of exit 302 off I-10 on Route 90 in Benson on the west side of the highway.
The first two lessons (Sept. 20 and 27) are free. Join for fun, fellowship and exercise. For additional information or to reserve your space in this class call Bill at (520) 227-4977 now. Email inquiries are welcomed at rdancer@q.com.
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 Saturday, Sept. 12, 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.
Susan Kinman in concert
at Living Faith Fellowship
Susan Kinman will be in concert Sunday, Aug. 30, 10:30 a.m., at Living Faith Fellowship Church, 1028 N. Pomerene Road, Benson.
For more information contact The Rev. Larry Andrews [non-denominational] at 586-2400.
District 8 candidate Brian Miller to visit Benson
Brian Miller, candidate for Congressional District 8, will be at the Senior Center, 705 W. Union St., Saturday, Aug. 29 from noon to 2 p.m.
artist at Gallery of Dreams
During the month of August, Gallery of Dreams in St. David, will feature the work of Tombstone resident and photographer Winona Sharp.
Sharp's work is on display at the Gallery of Dreams, 245 E. Patton (Highway 80) St., in St. David. For more information and hours contact the gallery at 720-2649.
Pomerene PTO hosts scholastic book fair
Pomerene PTO scholastic book fair continues through Aug. 28 at the Pomerene Post Office. The fair is open daily from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and open to the public.
Parkinson's disease
support group meetings
A monthly Parkinson's disease support group meeting is held every fourth Wednesday at 2 p.m. in the St. Timothy Recreation Building at Holy Trinity Monastery in St. David.
Call Sister Corinne Fair at 720-9682 for more information.
VFW Post 6271
fundraising dinner
VFW Post 6271, 233 E. 5th St., is hosting a fundraising dinner Friday, Aug. 28 from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. Menu includes Swiss steak, mashed potatoes, gravy, vegetable, salad and roll.
Cost is a $6 donation to benefit VFW's color guard. For takeouts or more information, call 586-2197. Public welcome. Sunday bingo starts at 6 p.m. The kitchen for Sunday bingo is closed through Sept. 6.
Benson Eagles
plan activities
Benson Eagles Aerie No. 3593 is holding its activity meeting Monday, Aug. 31. Aerie meetings Sept. 1 and Sept. 15. Auxiliary meets Sept. 7 and Sept. 21.
Tuesday night tacos from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Wednesday night bingo, kitchen opens at 5 p.m., card sales start at 5:30 p.m. Early bird play at 6 p.m.
Friday fish fry Sept. 4 and Sept. 18, 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. The birthday bash is set for Saturday, Aug. 22 and will include horseshoes, barbecue and a covered dish dinner. Karaoke starts at 7 p.m.
Sunday night football begins Sept. 13 with patio party Sept. 19 and birthday bash Sept. 26.
The kidney fund raffle for a barbecue grill continues. Check with the Aerie for details, 586-3043.
Benson Tea Party meeting scheduled at Lions Park
A Benson Tea Party meeting will be held Monday, Sept. 7 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
"Come speak your heartfelt opposition to future tax increases to the American people," states a news release.
Community Food Pantry of Benson new hours posted
Effective Sept. 2, Community Food Pantry of Benson will be open from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Arts council seeks artists' work for public display
The San Pedro River Arts Council, (formerly the Benson Arts Commission), is issuing a call to artists for works on paper only, with a western theme, to be hung in the City Hall Gallery in Benson. Those interested can call Sylvia Burnside at 520-586-4782, or email bensonartsbelle@mac.com for further information.
County Amateur Golf
Tournament upcoming
Find out who's the best in Cochise County. Sign up for the Sept. 12, and Sept. 13 Amateurs Golf Tournament open to the first 80 to sign up by Aug. 30.
Action begins at San Pedro Golf Course in Benson on Sept. 12 and will continue Sept. 13 at Pueblo Del Sol in Sierra Vista.
Handicap required and proof of Cochise County residency or military proof required at registration.
The two-day event costs $80 per person and includes cart and range balls.
Tournament proceeds benefit All the Kings Horses Children's Ranch in Benson, which provides a home for abused and neglected kids. Coordinators are also looking for sponsors of the event. For information call Terry Celentano at 586-7314.
Half off sale ongoing
at Benson Public Library
Books in the sale room of Benson Public Library will cost half of the posted price during the month of August. For example, a hardback book usually priced 50 cents is 25 cents.
The sale features magazines, audios, CDs, DVDs and records. The library is located at 300 S. Huachuca St.
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 hold
Tuesday taco dinner
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.
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.
Interdenominational
Bible study to begin
A women's interdenominational Bible study will meet Wednesday mornings from 9 a.m. to 11:15 a.m., beginning Sept. 16, at First Baptist Church, 983 S. Ocotillo Ave. Child care available for children age 2-5.
Study is on the book of Daniel with Beth Moore.
Bible study for men and women will begin Monday, Sept. 14, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. There is no child care available during this study group. Classes for women and children will begin Wednesday, Sept. 16. Nursery available for babies, and preschool-age children 2 to 5, with monitored study room for home-schooled students.
The studies are open to all denominations. Call 586-3362 or 720-4537 or 221-0129 for details. For information on Moore visit www.bethmoore.org or call 1-888-700-1999.
SACA in Benson set
to move to new location
Southeastern Arizona Community Action in Benson will have a new location. Effective Sept. it will be located at 120 W. 6th St., from the current 705 W. Union St. address.
Round dancing lessons at Cochise Terrace RV
Easy level round dancing is coming to Benson: Lessons are being offered on Sunday from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Cochise Terrace RV Resort, one mile south of exit 302 off I-10 on Route 90 in Benson on the west side of the highway.
The first two lessons (Sept. 20 and 27) are free. Join for fun, fellowship and exercise. For additional information or to reserve your space in this class call Bill at (520) 227-4977 now. Email inquiries are welcomed at rdancer@q.com.
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 Saturday, Sept. 12, 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.
Susan Kinman in concert
at Living Faith Fellowship
Susan Kinman will be in concert Sunday, Aug. 30, 10:30 a.m., at Living Faith Fellowship Church, 1028 N. Pomerene Road, Benson.
For more information contact The Rev. Larry Andrews [non-denominational] at 586-2400.
District 8 candidate Brian Miller to visit Benson
Brian Miller, candidate for Congressional District 8, will be at the Senior Center, 705 W. Union St., Saturday, Aug. 29 from noon to 2 p.m.
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