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Valentine's Day concert for Benson Area Food Bank
A Valentine's Day concert to benefit Benson Area Food Bank will be held Saturday, Feb. 14, 4:30 p.m., at Cochise College-Benson Center, featuring Marico Wilson and Elizabeth Scott performing songs and music from the '40s and '50s, as well as a selection of Broadway musical hit songs.
The concert begins at 4:30 p.m. Admission by cash donation at the door. Tickets available at the food bank, Cochise College and some merchants. Call 586-3242 for details.
Father-son singing duo at Calvary Baptist Church
Father-son singing duo at Calvary Baptist Church
Calvary Baptist Church presents recording artists Dave Wilburn and Son Saturday, Feb. 14 at 6 p.m.
The church is at 2300 Darkstar Road at the I-10-Route 90 junction.
Valentine Sweetheart Pancake Breakfast
The Benson Elks Lodge will hold a Valentines Sweetheart Pancake Breakfast serving pancakes, sausage, eggs, juice and coffee, 8 a.m. to 11 a.m., Saturday, Feb. 13 at the Elks/Masonic Lodge, 623 Foothill Dr., across from Benson Primary School.
The $5 donations help defray lodge expenses for charity and youth activities. Call 586-6162 or e-mail BensonElks@dishmail.net.
Gallery of Dreams
features Bernard Fierro
Gallery of Dreams in St. David is proud to feature the artwork of Bernard Fierro until Feb. 13. After 25 years as an established artist on Martha's Vineyard, Mass., Fierro relocated to Benson, finding inspiration in the moods, shapes, and brilliant light of the upper Sonoran desert.
For more information and hours call 520-720-2649 or email agalleryofdreams@yahoo.com.
VFW fundraising
dinner on Friday
VFW Post 6271, 233 E. 5th St., is holding its weekly Friday [Feb. 12] fundraising dinner from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m., serving beer-battered fish, french fries, coleslaw and cornbread.
For takeout or more information call 586-2197. VFW also holds Sunday bingo at 6 p.m. Kitchen opens an hour prior.
Benson museum and quilt gallery activities
Upcoming activities include judged art show in March, and "Learn to Crochet," class Feb. 20, at 9 a.m., at the gallery, 267 E. 5th St.
Cochise County artists are invited to submit their work for the show. Two-entry limit last week of the month. Most media accepted.
Also at the museum, view the historic Hotel Arnold currently on display. The annual quilt show will be held in April. Museum hours are Tuesday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Closed Sunday and Monday. Call 586-3070.
Rabies clinic at All
Creatures Veterinary
A rabies clinic will be held Saturday, Feb. 20, 9 a.m. to noon, at All Creatures Veterinary Clinic, 655 E. 4th St.
State law requires dogs older than 3 months to be vaccinated against the rabies virus by state licensed veterinarian. Dogs must be leashed and cats in carriers. Cost is $20.
Monthly film upcoming
at senior/community center
They survived Katrina, but will they find their way home? "Mine A Film By Geralyn Pezanoski," is showing at Benson Community Center Friday, Feb. 19 at 1 p.m. No charge for admission. This film, sponsored by Benson Public Library, has not been rated and is not suitable for children. Contact the Recreation Department at (520) 720-6044 for information.
"Fritts and Friends" on
display at City Hall Gallery
The San Pedro River Arts Council presents "Fritts and Friends," works by Ron Fritts and his students at Cochise College, on display at City Hall Gallery. The Gallery is open whenever there are meetings and during the second and fourth Tuesday evenings for City Council activity. Public can see the show during those hours, and by appointment weekdays, by calling Danna Judd, deputy City Clerk, at 720-6331, ext. 2031.
Anyone interested in volunteering for the arts can contact Sylvia Burnside at bensonarts@mac.com or visit www.SPRarts.org.
Critter Sitters to hold
dog-obedience courses
Critter Sitters is forming the following classes for February: Basic obedience on Saturday, Feb. 13 at 11 a.m. Sit, down, come, and more covered. Really reliable recall on Saturday, Feb. 20 at 9:30 a.m. Learn to teach your dog to come no matter the distractions."Heel" starts Wednesday, Feb. 17. Dogs learn to heel on patterns and distractions. Call Megan at 520-212-2233.
Modern western square
dancing held Tuesdays
Modern western square dancing will be held every Tuesday from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Benson Senior/Community Center, 705 W. Union St. Call 720-6044 for details.
Family history program
at LDS Pomerene chapel
A family history presentation titled: "Using Naturalization Records in Your Genealogy Research," is set Tuesday, Feb. 16, 6:30 p.m., at the LDS chapel on Pomerene Road.
Bingo Monday
at Senior Center
Bingo games are held every Monday at the Benson Senior/Community Center, 705 W. Union St. Card sales from 12:20 p.m. to 12:55 p.m.
Card price of $1.50 includes 12 regular games and progressive cover-all. Must be at least 18 to play.
Cochise Terrace RV
hosts Thursday Bingo
Bingo Thursday night in the barn at Cochise Terrace RV Resort, 1030 S. Barrel Cactus Ridge. Food concession serving begins at 5:30 p.m., bingo starts at 6:30 p.m. Call 586-0600.
Friends of Benson Library half-price sale ongoing
Friends of the Benson Library are conducting their semi-annual half price book sale throughout February. All items are half off the listed price. Many hard-cover books will be available for as low as 25 cents.
Knights of Columbus
golf tournament set
The Fourth Annual Knights of Columbus Logan DeRosier Council No. 7521 Marie Lovell/Barbara Hug Memorial Benefit Golf Tournament will be held Saturday, Feb. 21, at Turquoise Hills Golf and RV in Benson.
Four-person scramble,shotgun start 9:30 a.m. Registration 8:30 a.m. Cost $40 per player or $160 per team. Fee includes golf fees, cart and lunch. Prizes for hole in one, raffle prizes, 50-50 drawing. All proceeds benefit Knights of Columbus Logan-DeRosier Council's high school scholarship fund and the University of Arizona Cancer Center.
Benson Elks resume
their Tuesday dinners
Benson Elks will be serving dinners each Tuesday from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the Elks/Masonic Lodge, 623 Foothill Drive.
A professional chef will be preparing entrees to serve along with salads, rolls, coffee or tea. Your $6 donation will enable the Elks to support charities for the youth of Benson. Call 520 586-6162 for questions or e-mail to BensonElks@dishmail.net.
Double Adobe Quilters 30th Anniversary Show
The Double Adobe Quilters are celebrating their 30th Annual Quilt Show Saturday, March 6, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Double Adobe School. Free admission.
Live music begins at 9 a.m. and features Trail Mix with Wilferd Kennedy, Johnny Bencommo and The Simmons Family.
From Benson head east on State Route 80 to Davis Road, proceed about 20 miles to Central, then and turn right [south], then continue 10 miles to Central. Call 520-642-1720, 520-364-5090, or 520-364-5109 for details.
Willcox Cowbelles to
raffle Arzberger's saddle
The Willcox Cowbelles are raffling Marsha Arzberger's saddle as a fundraiser for the Marguerite Cook Memorial Scholarship Fund.
The fund was established in 1977 to area students majoring in an agriculture-related field.
The saddle maker, Fred Mueller, opened his first shop in 1891 at 1415 Larimer St., Denver, Colo.
Tickets are $10 each and no more than 200 tickets will be sold. Winning ticket drawn at dinner/dance March 13.
For tickets call (520) 384-3123, (520) 384-3102 or send check in appropriate amount to Willcox Cowbelles, P. O. Box 354, Willcox, AZ 85644.
AARP to offer income tax preparation assistance
AARP Foundation Tax-Aide program will have counselors available to provide free tax help for low and middle income taxpayers with special attention to those 60 and older at Benson Senior Center, 705 W. Union St., from noon to 4 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 11, Feb. 25, March 11, March 25, April 1 and April 15.
Taxpayers are asked to register at the senior senior center prior to the dates which they will be available for tax preparation.
The following items required:
Bring government ID
Social Security card
Copy of last year's return
W-2 from each employer
Unemployment statements
All 1099 forms (1099-INT, 1099-DIV, 1099-B, 1099-Misc, and 1099-R, all forms indicating federal income tax paid, documentations to support credits and all receipts or canceled checks if itemizing deductions.
AARP Tax-Aide provides a confidential service to prepare tax returns and provide answers to tax-related questions.
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.
Gardening conference
upcoming in Sierra Vista
The 17th Annual High on the Desert Gardening & Landscaping Conference will be held Feb. 25-26, at the Windemere Hotel & Conference Center in Sierra Vista. For more information call (520) 458-8278 ext 2141 or visit www.ag.arizona.edu/cochise/mg/
Public invited to Friday
'tea parties on the corner'
The public is invited to tea parties on the corner each Friday from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Prickly Pear and 4th streets. Participants are invited to wear patriotic colors or display flags.
Fairbank Day scheduled at historic townsite
Join Friends of the San Pedro River on Saturday, Feb. 13 for a day of music and photography at the Fairbank Historic Townsite (Highway 82, between Whetstone and Tombstone). Images by local artists Frank Baker, Robert Graf, Bob Herrmann, and Dwight Long will be on display in the restored Fairbank Schoolhouse.
The Broken String Band will be adding to the festivities with toe-tapping tunes starting about 11 am. The "Great Fairbank Train Robbery" re-enactment by the Tombstone Territorials will be at noon.
Docents will lead guided walks to the Fairbank Cemetery at 11 a.m. and to the site of the New Mexico and Arizona Railroad Depot (where the robbery occurred) at 1 p.m. It's all free, but donations are accepted. Call 520 459-2555.
Baked treats available Fridays at Holy Trinity
Holy Trinity Monastery in St. David offers pecan goodies made from scratch in Benedict's Bakery every Friday, 10 a.m. to noon, though March.
Community Food Pantry open during holiday
Community Food Pantry on Easy Street will be open Monday, Feb. 15 [Presidents' Day] to disperse items to those who signed up to received them.
Southern Jr. Bull Riders Association meeting
Southern Junior Bull Riders Association is holding a membership meting Feb. 13, 4 p.m., at Florence High School cafeteria, 1000 S. Main St.
Call Jackie at (520) 431-0101 for information or directions.
A Valentine's Day concert to benefit Benson Area Food Bank will be held Saturday, Feb. 14, 4:30 p.m., at Cochise College-Benson Center, featuring Marico Wilson and Elizabeth Scott performing songs and music from the '40s and '50s, as well as a selection of Broadway musical hit songs.
The concert begins at 4:30 p.m. Admission by cash donation at the door. Tickets available at the food bank, Cochise College and some merchants. Call 586-3242 for details.
Father-son singing duo at Calvary Baptist Church
Father-son singing duo at Calvary Baptist Church
Calvary Baptist Church presents recording artists Dave Wilburn and Son Saturday, Feb. 14 at 6 p.m.
The church is at 2300 Darkstar Road at the I-10-Route 90 junction.
Valentine Sweetheart Pancake Breakfast
The Benson Elks Lodge will hold a Valentines Sweetheart Pancake Breakfast serving pancakes, sausage, eggs, juice and coffee, 8 a.m. to 11 a.m., Saturday, Feb. 13 at the Elks/Masonic Lodge, 623 Foothill Dr., across from Benson Primary School.
The $5 donations help defray lodge expenses for charity and youth activities. Call 586-6162 or e-mail BensonElks@dishmail.net.
Gallery of Dreams
features Bernard Fierro
Gallery of Dreams in St. David is proud to feature the artwork of Bernard Fierro until Feb. 13. After 25 years as an established artist on Martha's Vineyard, Mass., Fierro relocated to Benson, finding inspiration in the moods, shapes, and brilliant light of the upper Sonoran desert.
For more information and hours call 520-720-2649 or email agalleryofdreams@yahoo.com.
VFW fundraising
dinner on Friday
VFW Post 6271, 233 E. 5th St., is holding its weekly Friday [Feb. 12] fundraising dinner from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m., serving beer-battered fish, french fries, coleslaw and cornbread.
For takeout or more information call 586-2197. VFW also holds Sunday bingo at 6 p.m. Kitchen opens an hour prior.
Benson museum and quilt gallery activities
Upcoming activities include judged art show in March, and "Learn to Crochet," class Feb. 20, at 9 a.m., at the gallery, 267 E. 5th St.
Cochise County artists are invited to submit their work for the show. Two-entry limit last week of the month. Most media accepted.
Also at the museum, view the historic Hotel Arnold currently on display. The annual quilt show will be held in April. Museum hours are Tuesday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Closed Sunday and Monday. Call 586-3070.
Rabies clinic at All
Creatures Veterinary
A rabies clinic will be held Saturday, Feb. 20, 9 a.m. to noon, at All Creatures Veterinary Clinic, 655 E. 4th St.
State law requires dogs older than 3 months to be vaccinated against the rabies virus by state licensed veterinarian. Dogs must be leashed and cats in carriers. Cost is $20.
Monthly film upcoming
at senior/community center
They survived Katrina, but will they find their way home? "Mine A Film By Geralyn Pezanoski," is showing at Benson Community Center Friday, Feb. 19 at 1 p.m. No charge for admission. This film, sponsored by Benson Public Library, has not been rated and is not suitable for children. Contact the Recreation Department at (520) 720-6044 for information.
"Fritts and Friends" on
display at City Hall Gallery
The San Pedro River Arts Council presents "Fritts and Friends," works by Ron Fritts and his students at Cochise College, on display at City Hall Gallery. The Gallery is open whenever there are meetings and during the second and fourth Tuesday evenings for City Council activity. Public can see the show during those hours, and by appointment weekdays, by calling Danna Judd, deputy City Clerk, at 720-6331, ext. 2031.
Anyone interested in volunteering for the arts can contact Sylvia Burnside at bensonarts@mac.com or visit www.SPRarts.org.
Critter Sitters to hold
dog-obedience courses
Critter Sitters is forming the following classes for February: Basic obedience on Saturday, Feb. 13 at 11 a.m. Sit, down, come, and more covered. Really reliable recall on Saturday, Feb. 20 at 9:30 a.m. Learn to teach your dog to come no matter the distractions."Heel" starts Wednesday, Feb. 17. Dogs learn to heel on patterns and distractions. Call Megan at 520-212-2233.
Modern western square
dancing held Tuesdays
Modern western square dancing will be held every Tuesday from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Benson Senior/Community Center, 705 W. Union St. Call 720-6044 for details.
Family history program
at LDS Pomerene chapel
A family history presentation titled: "Using Naturalization Records in Your Genealogy Research," is set Tuesday, Feb. 16, 6:30 p.m., at the LDS chapel on Pomerene Road.
Bingo Monday
at Senior Center
Bingo games are held every Monday at the Benson Senior/Community Center, 705 W. Union St. Card sales from 12:20 p.m. to 12:55 p.m.
Card price of $1.50 includes 12 regular games and progressive cover-all. Must be at least 18 to play.
Cochise Terrace RV
hosts Thursday Bingo
Bingo Thursday night in the barn at Cochise Terrace RV Resort, 1030 S. Barrel Cactus Ridge. Food concession serving begins at 5:30 p.m., bingo starts at 6:30 p.m. Call 586-0600.
Friends of Benson Library half-price sale ongoing
Friends of the Benson Library are conducting their semi-annual half price book sale throughout February. All items are half off the listed price. Many hard-cover books will be available for as low as 25 cents.
Knights of Columbus
golf tournament set
The Fourth Annual Knights of Columbus Logan DeRosier Council No. 7521 Marie Lovell/Barbara Hug Memorial Benefit Golf Tournament will be held Saturday, Feb. 21, at Turquoise Hills Golf and RV in Benson.
Four-person scramble,shotgun start 9:30 a.m. Registration 8:30 a.m. Cost $40 per player or $160 per team. Fee includes golf fees, cart and lunch. Prizes for hole in one, raffle prizes, 50-50 drawing. All proceeds benefit Knights of Columbus Logan-DeRosier Council's high school scholarship fund and the University of Arizona Cancer Center.
Benson Elks resume
their Tuesday dinners
Benson Elks will be serving dinners each Tuesday from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the Elks/Masonic Lodge, 623 Foothill Drive.
A professional chef will be preparing entrees to serve along with salads, rolls, coffee or tea. Your $6 donation will enable the Elks to support charities for the youth of Benson. Call 520 586-6162 for questions or e-mail to BensonElks@dishmail.net.
Double Adobe Quilters 30th Anniversary Show
The Double Adobe Quilters are celebrating their 30th Annual Quilt Show Saturday, March 6, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Double Adobe School. Free admission.
Live music begins at 9 a.m. and features Trail Mix with Wilferd Kennedy, Johnny Bencommo and The Simmons Family.
From Benson head east on State Route 80 to Davis Road, proceed about 20 miles to Central, then and turn right [south], then continue 10 miles to Central. Call 520-642-1720, 520-364-5090, or 520-364-5109 for details.
Willcox Cowbelles to
raffle Arzberger's saddle
The Willcox Cowbelles are raffling Marsha Arzberger's saddle as a fundraiser for the Marguerite Cook Memorial Scholarship Fund.
The fund was established in 1977 to area students majoring in an agriculture-related field.
The saddle maker, Fred Mueller, opened his first shop in 1891 at 1415 Larimer St., Denver, Colo.
Tickets are $10 each and no more than 200 tickets will be sold. Winning ticket drawn at dinner/dance March 13.
For tickets call (520) 384-3123, (520) 384-3102 or send check in appropriate amount to Willcox Cowbelles, P. O. Box 354, Willcox, AZ 85644.
AARP to offer income tax preparation assistance
AARP Foundation Tax-Aide program will have counselors available to provide free tax help for low and middle income taxpayers with special attention to those 60 and older at Benson Senior Center, 705 W. Union St., from noon to 4 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 11, Feb. 25, March 11, March 25, April 1 and April 15.
Taxpayers are asked to register at the senior senior center prior to the dates which they will be available for tax preparation.
The following items required:
AARP Tax-Aide provides a confidential service to prepare tax returns and provide answers to tax-related questions.
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.
Gardening conference
upcoming in Sierra Vista
The 17th Annual High on the Desert Gardening & Landscaping Conference will be held Feb. 25-26, at the Windemere Hotel & Conference Center in Sierra Vista. For more information call (520) 458-8278 ext 2141 or visit www.ag.arizona.edu/cochise/mg/
Public invited to Friday
'tea parties on the corner'
The public is invited to tea parties on the corner each Friday from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Prickly Pear and 4th streets. Participants are invited to wear patriotic colors or display flags.
Fairbank Day scheduled at historic townsite
Join Friends of the San Pedro River on Saturday, Feb. 13 for a day of music and photography at the Fairbank Historic Townsite (Highway 82, between Whetstone and Tombstone). Images by local artists Frank Baker, Robert Graf, Bob Herrmann, and Dwight Long will be on display in the restored Fairbank Schoolhouse.
The Broken String Band will be adding to the festivities with toe-tapping tunes starting about 11 am. The "Great Fairbank Train Robbery" re-enactment by the Tombstone Territorials will be at noon.
Docents will lead guided walks to the Fairbank Cemetery at 11 a.m. and to the site of the New Mexico and Arizona Railroad Depot (where the robbery occurred) at 1 p.m. It's all free, but donations are accepted. Call 520 459-2555.
Baked treats available Fridays at Holy Trinity
Holy Trinity Monastery in St. David offers pecan goodies made from scratch in Benedict's Bakery every Friday, 10 a.m. to noon, though March.
Community Food Pantry open during holiday
Community Food Pantry on Easy Street will be open Monday, Feb. 15 [Presidents' Day] to disperse items to those who signed up to received them.
Southern Jr. Bull Riders Association meeting
Southern Junior Bull Riders Association is holding a membership meting Feb. 13, 4 p.m., at Florence High School cafeteria, 1000 S. Main St.
Call Jackie at (520) 431-0101 for information or directions.
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