The seventh annual GVFFA Chili Cook-Off will be held Saturday, September 26, 2015, from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. in the Madera Clubhouse Crystal Ballroom. Local fire and law enforcement departments will kick up the heat at the sixth annual chili cook-off fundraiser and all proceeds will benefit families in need in the Green Valley-Sahuarita area.…
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Front Page, August 2015
July 4th Food for the Troops collection
Peggy McGee The Fourth of July celebration started at 7:30 a.m. with the Color Guard from the Sahuarita Police Explorer Program Post 693 presenting the Colors. And that’s when the first donations for the annual Food for the Troops collection started to fill the bins. The donations are given to the Airmen of the 162nd…
Front Page, July 2015
Sip & Savor Sunday at Quail Creek a huge success
Susan Pace The food truck craze swept through Quail Creek on Sunday afternoon, May 31 at Sip and Savor Sunday at Quail Creek – A Food Truck Extravaganza! The event was ushered in with great enthusiasm and a much larger attendance than anticipated (817 reservations). Some say it is Quail Creek’s largest event. Residents had…
Front Page, June 2015
Preparations underway for Prickly Pear event
Tim Phillips Mark the date – Thursday, August 6, 2015, Shotgun at 7:30 a.m. Only once a year do the men and women 18 hole golfers at Quail Creek tee it up against each other in a match play format. The Prickly Pair format this year is similar to last year when two person teams…
Front Page, June 2015
Lady Niners host annual Junior Golf Tournament
Christi Tucker This was our sixth year of hosting the Junior Tournament. The tournament consists of 36 Continental Middle School students and 36 Quail Creek Lady Niners. The students have to earn the right to participate in the tournament by written golf test, effort during their golf classes, school behavior, attendance and school grades. The…
Front Page, June 2015
Father’s Day at the Grill
Sunday, June 21, enjoy a barbeque event with bourbon, Scotch Whiskey and Craft Beer sampling while you watch the Final Round of the U.S. Open at Chamber’s Bay Golf Club, Washington from our Grill. A breakfast buffet will be served from 7:00 to 11:00 a.m. for $8.99 per person. Your choice of tasting from bourbon,…
Front Page, May 2015
Lend Me A Tenor: A big hit by all accounts
Your own Quail Creek Performing Arts Guild presented a Broadway quality play April 16, 17 and 18 with near sell out audiences raving about the play, the set, the costumes and, in particular, the fabulous acting throughout the evening. It is easy for folks to say, “The best ever,” but when so many actually said…
Front Page, May 2015
Sip and Savor Sunday at Quail Creek – A food truck extravaganza
Susan Pace Join the food truck craze sweeping the nation at our innovative new Sip and Savor Sunday at Quail Creek – A Food Truck Extravaganza on Sunday afternoon, May 31 from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. in the Madera Clubhouse parking area and ballroom. This event is for neighbors to enjoy a carefree Sunday afternoon…
Front Page, April 2015
Help military familes by donating to TWOQC baby shower
Janice Pell The Women of Quail Creek’s fourth annual baby shower for expectant military families is almost here. The date is Saturday, April 18. Noah’s Ark is the theme. This year’s celebration will honor 28 serving families expecting 29 new babies in the coming months. One family is having twins! Thirteen of the moms are…
Front Page, April 2015
Pickleball Club celebrates 50th birthday of Pickleball with an Irish Rodeo
Jo-Anna Kikel The Quail Creek Pickleball Club celebrated the fiftieth birthday of Pickleball on March 18. Approximately 80 members enjoyed corned beef sandwiches and lots of sides following an Irish Pickleball Rodeo where members tested their various skills, had lots of fun and laughs and won some great prizes. It was also time to say…