The Crystal Card Project rejuvenates used cards, sells them for $1 each, then donates the funds to My Sister’s Place, a domestic violence shelter. Thanks to all the volunteers, shoppers, and donors, $75,000 has been given to the shelter since this program began in 2016. December brought special donations of gifts, toys, and gift cards…
Sydney Engle The 2022 Stylin’ and Sippin’ Fundraiser to benefit Parents of Murdered Children (POMC) raised $7,353.14! A big thank you to everyone who attended and to the many donors who made our first fundraiser so successful. JudyWear Boutique will once again present a Stylin’ and Sippin’ Fundraiser on Feb. 8 from 2 to 4…
Helen Daley The Arizona Classic Jazz Society (ACJS) will be entertained by the River Road Ramblers Jazz Band from Tucson on Sunday, Jan. 15, from 1 to 4 p.m. The band is led by trombonist Richard Cook who will be accompanied by Zac Johnson (clarinet), Denny Schreffler (cornet), Evan Dain (banjo), Marco Rosano (bass), and…
The recipients of this year’s prestigious honor of a Crystal Award for community volunteers have been notified. Thanks to all of those who nominated a deserving volunteer. Look for the honorees’ pictures in the February Splash. The gala banquet to celebrate this year’s nominees will be held at Oakwood in the evening of March 12.…
AFMA Hosts Station 232 Open House Recently, the Arizona Fire & Medical Authority hosted an Open House at their newly renovated Station 232 located on Alma School Road, just north of Riggs Road. Community residents were able to meet with crews and chiefs of AFMA, as well as tour the firehouse and equipment. South Country…
Jan Bobbett Welcome to 2023. I hope you’ll stop by our library to meet our librarians and explore our variety of books. The Christmas books are now back in storage until we face Christmas 2023. As always, our Library Board strives to reflect our customers’ interests. Here are some Library Board purchases in December (you…