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Sept. featured artists at Gallery of Dreams
Archie Sutton and Lindsay Roberts are September's featured artists at Gallery of Dreams in St. David.
The two-dimensional mixed media wall hangings of Sunizona resident Archie Sutton reflect a contemporary, abstract approach. Sutton's featured collection includes iconic legends such as Jim Belushi and Jimi Hendrix as well as abstract mixed media copper pieces.
Three-dimensional metal artist and St. David resident Lindsay Roberts displays her "CurlyCu" copper jewelry and her most recent copper wall hangings.
View the featured collections of Sutton and Roberts until Sept. 30 at Gallery of Dreams, 245 E. Patton (Highway 80), St. David. For more information call 520-720-2649.
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. 11 from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. Menu includes beer-battered fish, french fries, coleslaw and cornbread. Cost is a $6 donation. 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 tourney
registration deadline
Saturday, Sept. 19 is the deadline to submit entries for the VFW Golf Tournament on Sept. 26 at San Pedro Golf Course, 926 Madison in Benson.
Four-person scramble with 8 a.m. shotgun start. Cost $45 per person and includes golf, cart, meal and prizes, along with [$10,000 hole-in-one contest] compliments of Freedom RV.
Play limited to first 36 teams to register and pay. Proceeds benefit VFW AZ National Home for Children, Afghanistan/Iraq veterans assistance and building fund for local Post 6271.
Make checks out to VFW Post 6271 or mail entries to VFW Post 6271, 233 E. 5th St., Benson, AZ 85602. Tournament advertised as most patriotic, with players adorned in patriotic theme. Call 586-2197 for information.
Benson Eagles
plan activities
Benson Eagles Aerie No. 3593 will meet Tuesday, Sept. 15, while the Eagles Auxiliary will meet Monday, Sept. 21.
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. 18, 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. A Mexican food breakfast will be served Saturday, Sept. 12, 8 a.m. to 11 a.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.
Community Food Pantry closed today
Community Food Pantry of Benson is closed today (Sept. 9) for inventory. It reopens Sept. 16 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Arts council
seeks artists' work
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 displayed 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 serve 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 senior 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 Benson
at 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
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.
Willow Lakes women's Bible study
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.
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. Classes catered toward the community's desires will be held the third Thursday of each month beginning Oct. 15, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Mother Earth Yarn uses eco-friendly yarn.
Call for quilts for
Butterfield quilt show
Butterfield Stage Days quilt show, hosted by the art and quilt gallery at 267 E. 5th St., is putting out a call for quilts.
Organizers will be setting up the show in Lions Park Oct. 10 during Butterfield Stage Days. Quilters who would like their quilts in that display, should stop by the gallery Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., or call 586-9313. There is no charge. A quilt, which can be seen at Cowgirl-Up Quilts, will be raffled. Tickets are on sale at the gallery.
Call to artists for upcoming event
Call to Artists: The annual Gathering of Artists and Friends is coming soon. It will be at the Gallery of Dreams in St. David on October 24, 2009, from 1-4 p.m. The San Pedro River Arts Council would like to remind all artists who want to display work that day to email bensonartsbelle@mac.com, or call 586-4782.
This will be an outdoor event, and there will be food and live music by Contra Swings.
New museum
hours in effect
Benson Museum is open again with plenty of changes including a new research library and revamped gift shop. The museum is open 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. Visit the art and quilting gallery next door and enjoy their new yarn consignment area. Contact the museum at 586-3070 or the gallery at 586-9313.
Karaoke at Turquoise Hills Golf and RV
Turquoise Hills Golf and RV now have Karaoke. Call them at 586-2585for details.
Park & swap meet re-grand opening set
The Benson Park and Swap Meet resumes with a re-grand opening Saturday, Sept. 12 from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Benson Arena Bar and Rodeo Grounds, 250 N. Prickly Pear Ave, featuring vendors, crafters and yard salers.
Donate a can of food for the Benson Food Bank and receive a bottle of water. Event organizers hope to hold the event each Saturday. For more information call Iris at 586-3398.
Congressional District 8 candidate in Benson
Meet Tom Carlson, candidate for Congessional District 8, at Benson Senior Center, 705 W. Union St., Friday, Sept. 11, from 6 p.m. to 8 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.
Marine Corps
League meeting days
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 details.
Archie Sutton and Lindsay Roberts are September's featured artists at Gallery of Dreams in St. David.
The two-dimensional mixed media wall hangings of Sunizona resident Archie Sutton reflect a contemporary, abstract approach. Sutton's featured collection includes iconic legends such as Jim Belushi and Jimi Hendrix as well as abstract mixed media copper pieces.
Three-dimensional metal artist and St. David resident Lindsay Roberts displays her "CurlyCu" copper jewelry and her most recent copper wall hangings.
View the featured collections of Sutton and Roberts until Sept. 30 at Gallery of Dreams, 245 E. Patton (Highway 80), St. David. For more information call 520-720-2649.
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. 11 from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. Menu includes beer-battered fish, french fries, coleslaw and cornbread. Cost is a $6 donation. 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 tourney
registration deadline
Saturday, Sept. 19 is the deadline to submit entries for the VFW Golf Tournament on Sept. 26 at San Pedro Golf Course, 926 Madison in Benson.
Four-person scramble with 8 a.m. shotgun start. Cost $45 per person and includes golf, cart, meal and prizes, along with [$10,000 hole-in-one contest] compliments of Freedom RV.
Play limited to first 36 teams to register and pay. Proceeds benefit VFW AZ National Home for Children, Afghanistan/Iraq veterans assistance and building fund for local Post 6271.
Make checks out to VFW Post 6271 or mail entries to VFW Post 6271, 233 E. 5th St., Benson, AZ 85602. Tournament advertised as most patriotic, with players adorned in patriotic theme. Call 586-2197 for information.
Benson Eagles
plan activities
Benson Eagles Aerie No. 3593 will meet Tuesday, Sept. 15, while the Eagles Auxiliary will meet Monday, Sept. 21.
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. 18, 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. A Mexican food breakfast will be served Saturday, Sept. 12, 8 a.m. to 11 a.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.
Community Food Pantry closed today
Community Food Pantry of Benson is closed today (Sept. 9) for inventory. It reopens Sept. 16 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Arts council
seeks artists' work
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 displayed 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 serve 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 senior 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 Benson
at 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
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.
Willow Lakes women's Bible study
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.
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. Classes catered toward the community's desires will be held the third Thursday of each month beginning Oct. 15, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Mother Earth Yarn uses eco-friendly yarn.
Call for quilts for
Butterfield quilt show
Butterfield Stage Days quilt show, hosted by the art and quilt gallery at 267 E. 5th St., is putting out a call for quilts.
Organizers will be setting up the show in Lions Park Oct. 10 during Butterfield Stage Days. Quilters who would like their quilts in that display, should stop by the gallery Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., or call 586-9313. There is no charge. A quilt, which can be seen at Cowgirl-Up Quilts, will be raffled. Tickets are on sale at the gallery.
Call to artists for upcoming event
Call to Artists: The annual Gathering of Artists and Friends is coming soon. It will be at the Gallery of Dreams in St. David on October 24, 2009, from 1-4 p.m. The San Pedro River Arts Council would like to remind all artists who want to display work that day to email bensonartsbelle@mac.com, or call 586-4782.
This will be an outdoor event, and there will be food and live music by Contra Swings.
New museum
hours in effect
Benson Museum is open again with plenty of changes including a new research library and revamped gift shop. The museum is open 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. Visit the art and quilting gallery next door and enjoy their new yarn consignment area. Contact the museum at 586-3070 or the gallery at 586-9313.
Karaoke at Turquoise Hills Golf and RV
Turquoise Hills Golf and RV now have Karaoke. Call them at 586-2585for details.
Park & swap meet re-grand opening set
The Benson Park and Swap Meet resumes with a re-grand opening Saturday, Sept. 12 from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Benson Arena Bar and Rodeo Grounds, 250 N. Prickly Pear Ave, featuring vendors, crafters and yard salers.
Donate a can of food for the Benson Food Bank and receive a bottle of water. Event organizers hope to hold the event each Saturday. For more information call Iris at 586-3398.
Congressional District 8 candidate in Benson
Meet Tom Carlson, candidate for Congessional District 8, at Benson Senior Center, 705 W. Union St., Friday, Sept. 11, from 6 p.m. to 8 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.
Marine Corps
League meeting days
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 details.
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