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| LDS conference: The St. David Stake of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints held a conference to reorganize the presidency that serves the nearly 3,000 members in the area. Curtis Nolan of Willcox was unanimously sustained as President of the stake with Mark Fenn, Benson, and Lance Bryant, of St. David, as his counselors. (Submitted photo.) |
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, Sept. 4 from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. Menu includes pork cutlets, 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.
VFW golf tournament
registration deadline nears
Deadline is Saturday, Sept. 19 to submit entries for the VFW Golf Tournament on Sept. 26 at San Pedro Golf Course, 926 Madison in Benson.
Tournament format is four-person scramble with an 8 a.m. shotgun start. Cost is $45 per person and includes golf, cart, meal and prizes, along with [$10,000 hole-in-one contest] compliments of Freedom RV.
Tournament limited to first 36 teams to register and pay. Tournament proceeds benefit VFW AZ National Home for Children, Afghanistan/Iraq Veterans Assistance and the building fund for local Post 6271.
Make checks available to VFW Post 6271 or mail entries to VFW Post 6271, 233 E. 5th St., Benson, AZ 85602. The tournament is advertised as most patriotic, with all players adorned in a patriotic theme. Call 586-2197 for additional information.
Benson Eagles
plan activities
Benson Eagles Aerie No. 3593 will meet Tuesday, Sept. 15, while the Eagles Auxiliary will meet Monday, Sept. 7 and Sept. 21. Meetings begin at 7 p.m.
Eagles activities include 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.
Sunday and Monday night football weekly beginning Sept. 13. Patio party set Saturday, Sept. 19, and birthday bash Saturday, 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.
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. 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.
SEACAP in Benson set
to move to new location
Southeastern Arizona Community Action in Benson will have a new location. 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.
Willow Lakes women's
Bible study held weekly
Willow Lakes women's non-denominational Bible study will be held weekly on Tuesday at 10 a.m. in the clubhouse, 2125 W. Vista Dr.
The 12-week study session is on the Lord's mother. Join in for tea, sisterhood and the Bible.
Critter Sitters forming
dog obedience classes
Critter Sitters is forming the following classes: Introduction to agility to be held on Saturday Sept. 12 at 8 a.m. Jump, tunnels, and some contact obstacles will be covered.
Basic obedience on Saturday, Sept. 12 at 9:30 a.m. Sit, down, come and more will be covered. For more information or to register call 520-212-2233.
City pool open through Sept., dive-in movie set
The City Pool will remain open Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sundays from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. for open swim as well as continue regular adult swim hours through September, weather permitting.
The Parks and Recreation Department will host a LaborDay Weekend End of Summer Party with free swimming on Saturday, Sept. 5 and the last dive-in movie of the summer will begin at 7:30 p.m. Gates open at 7 p.m. Cost for the movie is regular pool admission. On Labor Day, Sept. 7, there will be free swimming, music, prizes, free hot dogs and more.
Benson Lions Club
monthly breakfast set
Benson Lions Club all-you-can-eat pancakes, eggs, bacon, coffee, tea and juice breakfast from will be held Sunday, Sept. 6, from 7:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the club, 599 S. Dragoon St.
Lions Bingo every Friday night. Doors open at 4:30 p.m., early bird games at 6:30 p.m.
FOE craft/swap meet
scheduled Nov. 28- 29
The Fraternal Order of Eagles Club is holding a craft/swap meet Nov. 28-29, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Aerie, 750 E. Fourth St. Cost is $5 per nine-foot table. Anyone wanting to rent a table can call Marilyn Hazzard at 586-4635.
Mother Earth Yarn
at Art & Quilting Gallery
Mother Earth Yarn will be consigning at the Art & Quilting Gallery annex of the San Pedro Arts and Historical Society, 267 E. 5th St., No. 2. The gallery is open Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in September. The gallery offers classes catered toward the community's desires the third Thursday of each month beginning Oct. 15, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Mother Earth Yarn uses eco-friendly yarn.
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, Sept. 4 from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. Menu includes pork cutlets, 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.
VFW golf tournament
registration deadline nears
Deadline is Saturday, Sept. 19 to submit entries for the VFW Golf Tournament on Sept. 26 at San Pedro Golf Course, 926 Madison in Benson.
Tournament format is four-person scramble with an 8 a.m. shotgun start. Cost is $45 per person and includes golf, cart, meal and prizes, along with [$10,000 hole-in-one contest] compliments of Freedom RV.
Tournament limited to first 36 teams to register and pay. Tournament proceeds benefit VFW AZ National Home for Children, Afghanistan/Iraq Veterans Assistance and the building fund for local Post 6271.
Make checks available to VFW Post 6271 or mail entries to VFW Post 6271, 233 E. 5th St., Benson, AZ 85602. The tournament is advertised as most patriotic, with all players adorned in a patriotic theme. Call 586-2197 for additional information.
Benson Eagles
plan activities
Benson Eagles Aerie No. 3593 will meet Tuesday, Sept. 15, while the Eagles Auxiliary will meet Monday, Sept. 7 and Sept. 21. Meetings begin at 7 p.m.
Eagles activities include 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.
Sunday and Monday night football weekly beginning Sept. 13. Patio party set Saturday, Sept. 19, and birthday bash Saturday, 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.
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. 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.
SEACAP in Benson set
to move to new location
Southeastern Arizona Community Action in Benson will have a new location. 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.
Willow Lakes women's
Bible study held weekly
Willow Lakes women's non-denominational Bible study will be held weekly on Tuesday at 10 a.m. in the clubhouse, 2125 W. Vista Dr.
The 12-week study session is on the Lord's mother. Join in for tea, sisterhood and the Bible.
Critter Sitters forming
dog obedience classes
Critter Sitters is forming the following classes: Introduction to agility to be held on Saturday Sept. 12 at 8 a.m. Jump, tunnels, and some contact obstacles will be covered.
Basic obedience on Saturday, Sept. 12 at 9:30 a.m. Sit, down, come and more will be covered. For more information or to register call 520-212-2233.
City pool open through Sept., dive-in movie set
The City Pool will remain open Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sundays from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. for open swim as well as continue regular adult swim hours through September, weather permitting.
The Parks and Recreation Department will host a LaborDay Weekend End of Summer Party with free swimming on Saturday, Sept. 5 and the last dive-in movie of the summer will begin at 7:30 p.m. Gates open at 7 p.m. Cost for the movie is regular pool admission. On Labor Day, Sept. 7, there will be free swimming, music, prizes, free hot dogs and more.
Benson Lions Club
monthly breakfast set
Benson Lions Club all-you-can-eat pancakes, eggs, bacon, coffee, tea and juice breakfast from will be held Sunday, Sept. 6, from 7:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the club, 599 S. Dragoon St.
Lions Bingo every Friday night. Doors open at 4:30 p.m., early bird games at 6:30 p.m.
FOE craft/swap meet
scheduled Nov. 28- 29
The Fraternal Order of Eagles Club is holding a craft/swap meet Nov. 28-29, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Aerie, 750 E. Fourth St. Cost is $5 per nine-foot table. Anyone wanting to rent a table can call Marilyn Hazzard at 586-4635.
Mother Earth Yarn
at Art & Quilting Gallery
Mother Earth Yarn will be consigning at the Art & Quilting Gallery annex of the San Pedro Arts and Historical Society, 267 E. 5th St., No. 2. The gallery is open Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in September. The gallery offers classes catered toward the community's desires the third Thursday of each month beginning Oct. 15, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Mother Earth Yarn uses eco-friendly yarn.
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