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Benson Firemates to host craft fair Saturday, Sept. 25
The Benson Firemates are holding their inaugural craft fair at the Benson Community Center Saturday, Sept. 25, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Vendor spaces are still available. For more information and reservations contact Amber Abbott at (520) 549-8486.
The firemates hope to make the craft fair an annual event.
Trio attain the rank
of Eagle Scout
The Boy Scouts of America Troop 405 announce the advancement to the rank of Eagle Scout for Derek Elsmore, Joseph Greer and Michael Greer. Each of these boys put in hours of hard work and service to earn this award. An Eagle Court of Honor will be held Saturday, Sept. 18, at 1 p.m.
The awards ceremony will take place at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 381 N. Pomerene Rd. All Eagle Scouts are invited to join in the Eagle's Nest to honor these new Eagle Scouts.
Art show on display at City Hall Gallery through Oct.
The new art show at the City Hall Gallery is called "Stage West; New and Old Visions of the American West."
This show, sponsored by San Pedro River Arts Council, is on display through October. The gallery is open from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturdays and will be manned by one of the artists whose work is on the wall.
If you'd like to stay and chat with that artist about his or her work, or would like to know more, stop by Saturdays for "Art Talk."
The Gallery will be open to visitors who call (520) 720-6331 and speak to Danna Judd, who will open up the show for visitors during the week. For more information or to find out about the San Pedro River Arts Council, visit www.sprarts.org.
Benson Area Food Bank's child-box program ongoing
The Benson Area Food Bank will continue the child food-box program although the state of Arizona funding stopped on June 30. The board of directors has voted to continue it as long as local funding supports it. In addition to the current child food box contents, peanut butter and jelly will be added for boxes for families with children age 3-5. One gallon of milk will be added to food boxes of qualified families for older children ages 6 through 17.
VFW fundraising
dinner on Friday
VFW Post 6271, 233 E. 5th St., is holding its weekly Friday, [Sept. 10] fundraising dinner from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m., serving beer-battered fish, french fries, coleslaw and cornbread. Cost is $7, public welcome.
For takeout or more information call 586-2197. VFW bingo hours have changed. Sunday Bingo is now held at 2 p.m. Kitchen closed for summer.
American Legion sets
Sept. 9 meeting at VFW
American Legion Post 45 Vicente Manzo will meet on the second Thursday of the month, Sept. 9, at the VFW on 5th Street at 6:30 p.m. Contact American Legion Commander Frank Taticek by calling 586-7273.
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 fry Friday, Sept. 17 and held every other Friday at 4:30 p.m.
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.
Bingo set for Sept. start at Cochise Terrace RV Resort
Cochise Terrace RV Resort bingo continues each Thursday until further notice. The snack bar will open at 5:30 p.m. and bingo will start at 6:30 p.m.
Livestock Roundup
Oct. 2 at Farmers Market
The inaugural St. David Farmers Market Livestock Roundup will be held Saturday, Oct. 2, from 9 a.m. to noon. Join in for a day of swapping, selling, buying and special events.
The event also features li'l cowboy/cowgirl skill competitions, stick horse barrel race, dummy steer roping, goat ribbon relay race, live music, food, refreshments, produce vendors, hand crafted items and more.
Trader fees: Large animal (equine, bovine) $10 each. Medium animal (goat, sheep, swine) $10 per pen. Small critter (chickens, rabbits, cage birds, other assorted small animals) $5 per coop/cage and farm/ranch equipment: $5 per seller. No canines/felines - school rules. Call Ernie at (520) 310-2963 or email donernesto@juno.com or call Christine (520) 720-9518 email c.r.deubel@hotmail.com.
Critter Sitters forming Sept. obedience classes
Critter Sitters is now forming the following classes for September: There will be a Really Reliable Recall class starting Friday, Sept. 17 at 6:30 p.m. This class works just on recall even with distractions.
Intermediate obedience will start Saturday, Sept. 18 at 8 a.m. This class will cover longer stays, out-of-sight stays and recalls, and many more distractions for your dog.
A basic obedience class, also on Saturday, begins at 9:30 a.m., introducing dogs to basic commands sit, down, come, stay and more.
Contact Megan at 520-212-2233 for additional information.
Marine Corps League
meeting days posted
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. Call Don Swift at 586-1561 for information.
Bible study: Book of Revelation at First Baptist
Study the Book of Revelation at an interdenominational Bible study at First Baptist Church, 983 S. Ocotillo Ave., beginning Sept. 15 from 9 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. For women (childcare for nursery, pre-school program for children age 2-5 years.
Arts council seeks
volunteer recording secretary
The San Pedro River Arts Council is seeking a volunteer with secretarial skills, interested in the arts, to act as its recording secretary. Must have a computer (Mac or PC) and be proficient on it, and have his or her own transportation.
Meetings are the second Tuesday of every month at Cochise College. Call Sylvia at 520-586-4782 for information.
Steven Catt to speak,
sing at Grace Chapel
Speaker and singer Steven Catt will be at Grace Chapel Sunday, Sept. 12 at 10 a.m.
Steven travels the country speaking and shares his observations and how it may affect one's spiritual walk. He points out challenges facing people and leads them to some possible solutions. For information call 586-2358.
Grace Christian Academy seeks items for yard sale
Grace Christian Academy is having a yard sale item drive Sept 7th - 17, and looking for yard sale items to be donated for the school yard sale. Proceeds help with scholarships and for extracurricular activities for students.
Students who will benefit from this yard sale are preschool through high school. Call 586-2358 to drop off items Tuesday through Friday.
Live musical planned
at All the King's Horses
All the King's Horses Children's Ranch is hosting an on-site musical titled: Walk Through Bethlehem Friday, Sept. 24, 5 p.m. - 7 p.m., and Saturday, Sept. 25 at 10 a.m. - noon.Cast members, stage hands as well as anyone who can help building and working on sets are sought.
To audition call Miriam at (520) 586-1585.
DAV service officer
available weekly
The Disabled American Veterans service officer available at the Fraternal Order of Eagles, 750 E. 4th St., each Wednesday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. , and at the City Visitor's Center on 4th St., Fridays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The Benson Firemates are holding their inaugural craft fair at the Benson Community Center Saturday, Sept. 25, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Vendor spaces are still available. For more information and reservations contact Amber Abbott at (520) 549-8486.
The firemates hope to make the craft fair an annual event.
Trio attain the rank
of Eagle Scout
The Boy Scouts of America Troop 405 announce the advancement to the rank of Eagle Scout for Derek Elsmore, Joseph Greer and Michael Greer. Each of these boys put in hours of hard work and service to earn this award. An Eagle Court of Honor will be held Saturday, Sept. 18, at 1 p.m.
The awards ceremony will take place at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 381 N. Pomerene Rd. All Eagle Scouts are invited to join in the Eagle's Nest to honor these new Eagle Scouts.
Art show on display at City Hall Gallery through Oct.
The new art show at the City Hall Gallery is called "Stage West; New and Old Visions of the American West."
This show, sponsored by San Pedro River Arts Council, is on display through October. The gallery is open from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturdays and will be manned by one of the artists whose work is on the wall.
If you'd like to stay and chat with that artist about his or her work, or would like to know more, stop by Saturdays for "Art Talk."
The Gallery will be open to visitors who call (520) 720-6331 and speak to Danna Judd, who will open up the show for visitors during the week. For more information or to find out about the San Pedro River Arts Council, visit www.sprarts.org.
Benson Area Food Bank's child-box program ongoing
The Benson Area Food Bank will continue the child food-box program although the state of Arizona funding stopped on June 30. The board of directors has voted to continue it as long as local funding supports it. In addition to the current child food box contents, peanut butter and jelly will be added for boxes for families with children age 3-5. One gallon of milk will be added to food boxes of qualified families for older children ages 6 through 17.
VFW fundraising
dinner on Friday
VFW Post 6271, 233 E. 5th St., is holding its weekly Friday, [Sept. 10] fundraising dinner from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m., serving beer-battered fish, french fries, coleslaw and cornbread. Cost is $7, public welcome.
For takeout or more information call 586-2197. VFW bingo hours have changed. Sunday Bingo is now held at 2 p.m. Kitchen closed for summer.
American Legion sets
Sept. 9 meeting at VFW
American Legion Post 45 Vicente Manzo will meet on the second Thursday of the month, Sept. 9, at the VFW on 5th Street at 6:30 p.m. Contact American Legion Commander Frank Taticek by calling 586-7273.
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 fry Friday, Sept. 17 and held every other Friday at 4:30 p.m.
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.
Bingo set for Sept. start at Cochise Terrace RV Resort
Cochise Terrace RV Resort bingo continues each Thursday until further notice. The snack bar will open at 5:30 p.m. and bingo will start at 6:30 p.m.
Livestock Roundup
Oct. 2 at Farmers Market
The inaugural St. David Farmers Market Livestock Roundup will be held Saturday, Oct. 2, from 9 a.m. to noon. Join in for a day of swapping, selling, buying and special events.
The event also features li'l cowboy/cowgirl skill competitions, stick horse barrel race, dummy steer roping, goat ribbon relay race, live music, food, refreshments, produce vendors, hand crafted items and more.
Trader fees: Large animal (equine, bovine) $10 each. Medium animal (goat, sheep, swine) $10 per pen. Small critter (chickens, rabbits, cage birds, other assorted small animals) $5 per coop/cage and farm/ranch equipment: $5 per seller. No canines/felines - school rules. Call Ernie at (520) 310-2963 or email donernesto@juno.com or call Christine (520) 720-9518 email c.r.deubel@hotmail.com.
Critter Sitters forming Sept. obedience classes
Critter Sitters is now forming the following classes for September: There will be a Really Reliable Recall class starting Friday, Sept. 17 at 6:30 p.m. This class works just on recall even with distractions.
Intermediate obedience will start Saturday, Sept. 18 at 8 a.m. This class will cover longer stays, out-of-sight stays and recalls, and many more distractions for your dog.
A basic obedience class, also on Saturday, begins at 9:30 a.m., introducing dogs to basic commands sit, down, come, stay and more.
Contact Megan at 520-212-2233 for additional information.
Marine Corps League
meeting days posted
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. Call Don Swift at 586-1561 for information.
Bible study: Book of Revelation at First Baptist
Study the Book of Revelation at an interdenominational Bible study at First Baptist Church, 983 S. Ocotillo Ave., beginning Sept. 15 from 9 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. For women (childcare for nursery, pre-school program for children age 2-5 years.
Arts council seeks
volunteer recording secretary
The San Pedro River Arts Council is seeking a volunteer with secretarial skills, interested in the arts, to act as its recording secretary. Must have a computer (Mac or PC) and be proficient on it, and have his or her own transportation.
Meetings are the second Tuesday of every month at Cochise College. Call Sylvia at 520-586-4782 for information.
Steven Catt to speak,
sing at Grace Chapel
Speaker and singer Steven Catt will be at Grace Chapel Sunday, Sept. 12 at 10 a.m.
Steven travels the country speaking and shares his observations and how it may affect one's spiritual walk. He points out challenges facing people and leads them to some possible solutions. For information call 586-2358.
Grace Christian Academy seeks items for yard sale
Grace Christian Academy is having a yard sale item drive Sept 7th - 17, and looking for yard sale items to be donated for the school yard sale. Proceeds help with scholarships and for extracurricular activities for students.
Students who will benefit from this yard sale are preschool through high school. Call 586-2358 to drop off items Tuesday through Friday.
Live musical planned
at All the King's Horses
All the King's Horses Children's Ranch is hosting an on-site musical titled: Walk Through Bethlehem Friday, Sept. 24, 5 p.m. - 7 p.m., and Saturday, Sept. 25 at 10 a.m. - noon.Cast members, stage hands as well as anyone who can help building and working on sets are sought.
To audition call Miriam at (520) 586-1585.
DAV service officer
available weekly
The Disabled American Veterans service officer available at the Fraternal Order of Eagles, 750 E. 4th St., each Wednesday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. , and at the City Visitor's Center on 4th St., Fridays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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