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| Art show: "U.S. Grant" by Bernie Fierro, is among works titled "Faces,"currently hanging in City Hall Gallery. The show is sponsored by San Pedro River Arts Council. (Photo courtesy Sylvia Burnside.) |
Ceremony scheduled
for Eagle Scout trio
The Boy Scouts of America announce the advancement of rank to Eagle Scout to Sergio Santiago, Manuel Santiago, and Jesse Tapia.
Each of these boys has put in hours of hard work and service to earn this award. An Eagle Court of Honor will be held on Saturday, July 31, at 6:30 p.m.
The awards ceremony will take place at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 381 N. Pomerene Rd., Pomerene.
All Eagle Scouts are invited to attend and join in the Eagle's Nest to honor these new Eagle Scouts.
Eagles host fundraising
dinner Saturday, July 31
The Fraternal Order of Eagles is hosting a charity enchilada dinner Saturday, July 31 at the club, 705 E. 4th St. in Benson from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Dinner includes choice of enchilada and or taco with rice, beans, salad, chips and dip, coffee, tea and dessert. Cost is $8 per plate. Proceeds benefit Cochise County Children's Crisis Center.
'Faces' art show on
display at City Hall Gallery
"Faces," a new art show is on display in City Hall Gallery. These are framed paintings, drawings and photographs by local artists depicting human or animal faces. There are 26 pieces of art by nine area artists: Marcela Lubian, Becky Fortenberry, Denise Eggman, Bernie Fierro, Celeste Collier, Clement Scott, Larry Scott, Darlene Rodriguez, and Rosemary Tyrrell.
For shows at City Hall, a Call to Artists is put out about three weeks in advance. There are no fees associated with showing work at the City Hall Gallery, but the work is juried and artists are encouraged to become members of the San Pedro River Arts Council. Typically it remains up on the walls for two months. City Hall is open when there is activity in the chamber, or by appointment by calling Danna Judd, 520-720-6331 ext. 2031. The City Hall Gallery will be open from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturdays through Aug, 21 for the "Faces" show."
Benson Back to School Fair upcoming in Aug.
Southeastern Arizona Behavioral Health Services New Turf is hosting the fair Aug. 7 beginning at 9 a.m. at Lions Park until school supplies are gone.
Backpacks, binders, pencils, crayons, erasers, folders, glue, markers, paper, pencils, pens and other school supplies are needed.
Call for artists on
upcoming juried show
"Stage West; Old and New Visions of the American West" at City Hall Gallery in Benson. Show dates are from Aug. 22 - Oct. 30.
This is a juried show with a western theme. Framed (wire and screw eyes only, no brackets please), ready to hang, paintings, drawings, photography or mixed media will be accepted.
Send jpg images and include name, title of the piece, medium, dimensions and the price to Sylvia@sprarts.org. Each artist may submit as many as four pieces, and they must not have previously been exhibited at the City Hall Gallery. There are no fees associated with this show, and there are no prizes, but exhibitors must be members of the San Pedro River Arts Council (see the Web site at www.sprarts.org or send an email to sylvia@sprarts.org).
Last date to submit work is Aug. 18. Accepted work must be delivered to the City Hall Gallery, 120 W. 6th St., Benson, on Saturday, Aug. 21, from 1 p.m.-4 p.m.
The San Pedro River Arts Council is keeping a list of artists who may want to exhibit at "Wall Space" galleries.
These are businesses that have agreed that art would be a nice contribution to their walls. The council is also seeking "Wall Spaces." If interested contact Sylvia Burnside at sylvia@sprarts.org.
VFW fundraising
dinner on Friday
VFW Post 6271, 233 E. 5th St., is holding its weekly Friday, [July 30] fundraising dinner from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m., serving mesquite grilled steak, baked potato, ranch beans, salad and Texas toast. Cost is $9, public welcome.
For takeout or more information call 586-2197. VFW bingo hours have changed. Bingo on Sunday will now be at 2 p.m. Kitchen closed for summer.
Fraternal Order of
Eagles' activities posted
The Eagles' Auxiliary meets on the first and third Mondays with the Aeries meeting on the first and third Tuesdays. Trustees also meet every Tuesday. There are also tacos on Tuesday from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., bingo on Wednesday at 6 p.m., cards sold at 5:30 p.m. The kitchen is open at 5 p.m. for bingo. Fish frys are held every other Friday at 4:30 p.m. but will not be held in July or August.
FOE rents out their hall for banquets, birthday and or anniversary parties and receptions. For more information call 586-3043.
St. David Farmers' Market each Saturday
The St. David Farmers' Market is held weekly on Saturday, 9 a.m. to noon, in St. David at St. David School. Call 221-1074 or visit stdavidfarmersmarket@yahoo.com.
Benson Area Food Bank volunteers meeting
The Benson Area Food Bank volunteers hold their monthly meeting the third Tuesday of every month at 11:45 a.m. in the City Council meeting room at the Benson City Hall.
The public is invited.
Benson Lions all-you-can-eat breakfast Sunday
Benson Lions Club all-you- can-eat pancake, eggs, bacon, coffee, tea and juice breakfast, will be held Sunday, Aug. 1 from 7:30 a.m. to 11 a.m., at the Lions Club, 599 S. Dragoon St.
The Lions also hold bingo every Friday night. Kitchen open 4:30 p.m. to 6:15 p.m. Early bird games begin at 6:30 p.m.
Northern County Dems host candidate meet, greet
The Northern Cochise County Democratic Club is sponsoring a meet and greet your LD 25, county and state Democratic candidates on Tuesday, Aug. 10 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the Kiva Room at the Best Western-Plaza Inn, 1100 W. Rex Allen Dr., Willcox.
Light refreshments provided.
Vigilante Days upcoming in Tombstone in August
Tombstone Vigilantes, Inc., present Vigilante Days 2010 Aug. 6 through Aug. 8, featuring street entertainment from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., gunfight and costume competitions, chili cook-off and 24th annual 10K run competition. A .45 LC rifle will be raffled on Sunday, Aug. 8 at 4 p.m. For additional information contact Kent Cooksley at (520) 378-2457 or Pat Kelly at (520) 457-3495.
for Eagle Scout trio
The Boy Scouts of America announce the advancement of rank to Eagle Scout to Sergio Santiago, Manuel Santiago, and Jesse Tapia.
Each of these boys has put in hours of hard work and service to earn this award. An Eagle Court of Honor will be held on Saturday, July 31, at 6:30 p.m.
The awards ceremony will take place at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 381 N. Pomerene Rd., Pomerene.
All Eagle Scouts are invited to attend and join in the Eagle's Nest to honor these new Eagle Scouts.
Eagles host fundraising
dinner Saturday, July 31
The Fraternal Order of Eagles is hosting a charity enchilada dinner Saturday, July 31 at the club, 705 E. 4th St. in Benson from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Dinner includes choice of enchilada and or taco with rice, beans, salad, chips and dip, coffee, tea and dessert. Cost is $8 per plate. Proceeds benefit Cochise County Children's Crisis Center.
'Faces' art show on
display at City Hall Gallery
"Faces," a new art show is on display in City Hall Gallery. These are framed paintings, drawings and photographs by local artists depicting human or animal faces. There are 26 pieces of art by nine area artists: Marcela Lubian, Becky Fortenberry, Denise Eggman, Bernie Fierro, Celeste Collier, Clement Scott, Larry Scott, Darlene Rodriguez, and Rosemary Tyrrell.
For shows at City Hall, a Call to Artists is put out about three weeks in advance. There are no fees associated with showing work at the City Hall Gallery, but the work is juried and artists are encouraged to become members of the San Pedro River Arts Council. Typically it remains up on the walls for two months. City Hall is open when there is activity in the chamber, or by appointment by calling Danna Judd, 520-720-6331 ext. 2031. The City Hall Gallery will be open from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturdays through Aug, 21 for the "Faces" show."
Benson Back to School Fair upcoming in Aug.
Southeastern Arizona Behavioral Health Services New Turf is hosting the fair Aug. 7 beginning at 9 a.m. at Lions Park until school supplies are gone.
Backpacks, binders, pencils, crayons, erasers, folders, glue, markers, paper, pencils, pens and other school supplies are needed.
Call for artists on
upcoming juried show
"Stage West; Old and New Visions of the American West" at City Hall Gallery in Benson. Show dates are from Aug. 22 - Oct. 30.
This is a juried show with a western theme. Framed (wire and screw eyes only, no brackets please), ready to hang, paintings, drawings, photography or mixed media will be accepted.
Send jpg images and include name, title of the piece, medium, dimensions and the price to Sylvia@sprarts.org. Each artist may submit as many as four pieces, and they must not have previously been exhibited at the City Hall Gallery. There are no fees associated with this show, and there are no prizes, but exhibitors must be members of the San Pedro River Arts Council (see the Web site at www.sprarts.org or send an email to sylvia@sprarts.org).
Last date to submit work is Aug. 18. Accepted work must be delivered to the City Hall Gallery, 120 W. 6th St., Benson, on Saturday, Aug. 21, from 1 p.m.-4 p.m.
The San Pedro River Arts Council is keeping a list of artists who may want to exhibit at "Wall Space" galleries.
These are businesses that have agreed that art would be a nice contribution to their walls. The council is also seeking "Wall Spaces." If interested contact Sylvia Burnside at sylvia@sprarts.org.
VFW fundraising
dinner on Friday
VFW Post 6271, 233 E. 5th St., is holding its weekly Friday, [July 30] fundraising dinner from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m., serving mesquite grilled steak, baked potato, ranch beans, salad and Texas toast. Cost is $9, public welcome.
For takeout or more information call 586-2197. VFW bingo hours have changed. Bingo on Sunday will now be at 2 p.m. Kitchen closed for summer.
Fraternal Order of
Eagles' activities posted
The Eagles' Auxiliary meets on the first and third Mondays with the Aeries meeting on the first and third Tuesdays. Trustees also meet every Tuesday. There are also tacos on Tuesday from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., bingo on Wednesday at 6 p.m., cards sold at 5:30 p.m. The kitchen is open at 5 p.m. for bingo. Fish frys are held every other Friday at 4:30 p.m. but will not be held in July or August.
FOE rents out their hall for banquets, birthday and or anniversary parties and receptions. For more information call 586-3043.
St. David Farmers' Market each Saturday
The St. David Farmers' Market is held weekly on Saturday, 9 a.m. to noon, in St. David at St. David School. Call 221-1074 or visit stdavidfarmersmarket@yahoo.com.
Benson Area Food Bank volunteers meeting
The Benson Area Food Bank volunteers hold their monthly meeting the third Tuesday of every month at 11:45 a.m. in the City Council meeting room at the Benson City Hall.
The public is invited.
Benson Lions all-you-can-eat breakfast Sunday
Benson Lions Club all-you- can-eat pancake, eggs, bacon, coffee, tea and juice breakfast, will be held Sunday, Aug. 1 from 7:30 a.m. to 11 a.m., at the Lions Club, 599 S. Dragoon St.
The Lions also hold bingo every Friday night. Kitchen open 4:30 p.m. to 6:15 p.m. Early bird games begin at 6:30 p.m.
Northern County Dems host candidate meet, greet
The Northern Cochise County Democratic Club is sponsoring a meet and greet your LD 25, county and state Democratic candidates on Tuesday, Aug. 10 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the Kiva Room at the Best Western-Plaza Inn, 1100 W. Rex Allen Dr., Willcox.
Light refreshments provided.
Vigilante Days upcoming in Tombstone in August
Tombstone Vigilantes, Inc., present Vigilante Days 2010 Aug. 6 through Aug. 8, featuring street entertainment from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., gunfight and costume competitions, chili cook-off and 24th annual 10K run competition. A .45 LC rifle will be raffled on Sunday, Aug. 8 at 4 p.m. For additional information contact Kent Cooksley at (520) 378-2457 or Pat Kelly at (520) 457-3495.
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