Tag: events

Daughters of the American Revolution

The Gila Butte Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) is honored to host Arizona State Regent Sarah Ziker at its November meeting. The newly-elected regent began her administration with a “Cactus Kickoff” in Tucson in late September, which was attended by several Gila Butte members. Along with the presentations at…

Desert Artists Club

Sue Sindelar Welcome back, beautiful November and Desert Artists Club () winter members. You have been missed. Our fall season is in bloom once again, and we are grateful for the beauty of our desert as it continues to present itself with magical blooms of color. Many of us are planting new bulbs, shrubs, and…

Holidays Are in the Air

Harry Huckemeyer The Short Line Model Railroad Club is coming off a couple of busy months, and we’re looking toward the near future when there is so much to look forward to. We wish you all an enjoyable Thanksgiving weekend with friends and family as we head into the holiday season, which is filled with…

SunBird Lions Club Food Drive

Arlene Block SunBird Lions Club has been involved in helping the AZCEND Food Pantry, and this year we have a special request to help those in need enjoy the holidays with food on their tables. We would appreciate your donations of instant potatoes, cranberry sauce, gravy, canned veggies and fruit, stuffing mix, canned yams, chicken…

Mistletoe Martini Christmas Gala

Jeanne Becker Ticket sales are underway for this year’s Mistletoe Martini Christmas Gala. Event coordinators Jan Hawkes, Jeanne Duncan, Jade Neff, and Karen McGowan are arranging a very glamorous and elegant semi-formal dinner/dance to be held on Sunday, Dec. 1, at the San Tan Ballroom in Cottonwood Country Club. Doors open at 4:30 p.m. with…

Support Vets in Need Over the Veterans Day Weekend

Nancy Stutman During Veterans Day weekend, Nov. 9 and 10, at several East Valley Fry’s Food Stores, look for the red shirts sported by Jewish War Veterans (JWV) Post 619 volunteers collecting donations for veterans who are disabled, hospitalized, or experiencing homelessness. Veterans Day and Memorial Day weekends are the two largest fundraising events for…

Desert Threads: Quilt Construction Final Stage

Cindy Templeton At the October meeting, Mona Adams spoke on the latter part of quilt construction, quilting your quilt using a Walking Foot. Mona is a longtime quilter and well-known instructor from 35th Ave Sew and Vac. Mona covered all the key components, starting with thread types and weight, machine needles, and batting. She provided…