Melani Caron What Is Firewise? Firewise is a voluntary national program by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), supported by agencies like the U.S. Department of the Interior, to help communities reduce wildfire risk. In Arizona, it’s managed by the Department of Forestry and Fire Management (DFFM). The program encourages and recognizes the efforts property…
Lisa Stilson This year’s much-anticipated annual Javelina Hoedown is Wednesday, Nov. 4, from 4 to 8 p.m.Tickets are $50 per person and go on sale Sept. 24. You certainly don’t want to miss out so don’t put off purchasing tickets because they always sell fast! Dust off your western attire and get ready for a…
Dodie Martin This October, the QC Performing Arts Guild will be performing Farce of Habit, and you’ll enjoy the nonstop hilarity of this Southern-fried farce that is full of physical comedy, outrageous characters, and nonstop chaos. This is a sequel to the PAG Spring Play Farce of Nature that was enthusiastically received by Quail Creek…
Dennis Desmond and Alphie Smith The Quail Creek Billiards Club (QCBC) 9-Ball In-House Tournament on Saturday, Aug. 1, was an exciting and memorable event. It drew a competitive field of dedicated club members, who showcased their talent and passion for the game. It took place in the Billiards Room at Madera Clubhouse. The tournament games…
Alphie Smith The Ocotillo and Mesquite Rooms at the Kino Center were filled with expectant voters on Saturday, Aug. 15, at 3 p.m. to meet JoAnna Mendoza. She is the Democratic candidate running for Arizona’s 6th Congressional District. The DCQC Town Hall format was facilitated by George McGaughey from the Green Valley Democrats. Questions were…
David Zapatka Not only is the answer to that question a resounding “Yes!” but it is also an absolute phenomenon. Pickleball was named America’s fastest-growing sport for the fifth consecutive year following 2025, when data showed 24.3 million players in the U.S. alone, a 171.8% increase over the previous three years, as reported by the…