Honoring our veterans on the Fourth of July was the aim of the QC Activities Council under the direction of Epifania Torres. The day began with Bill Foraker emceeing the flag raising ceremony with the cadets from Sahuarita High School presenting the colors and raising the flag. Commander Brad Roberson was our guest speaker, delivering inspiring…
Peggy McGee There are still some tickets available for Valley Assistance Services’ (VAS) benefit concert on Aug. 15 at 7 p.m. in the ballroom. The concert will feature Nick Gallardo singing hits made famous by the Everly Brothers, Ricky Nelson, Ritchie Valens, and Frankie Valli. Tickets are $30 each. Concert proceeds will support over a…
Peggy McGee After a summer break, the Green Valley Chapter, Military Officers Association will resume a full schedule of activities starting with a luncheon in the Madera Clubhouse on Sept. 7. The social period will begin at 11:30 a.m. with lunch being served at noon. There will be two choices for lunch: Chicken Bruschetta: sautéed…
Several QC Democrats decorated their golf carts and joined in the parade on the 4th of July to celebrate our Independence Day. All along the parade route, spectators waved and gave a thumbs-up to the Democrats as they passed by and threw candy from the carts. It was a good day to remember our shared love…
Bonnie Nowicki As gardeners, we may imagine our carefully tended landscapes as ideal havens for our feathered friends. This past spring and summer definitely proved my home surroundings met their requirements and surpassed my expectations twice over. From mid-February through June, my family, neighbors, and I witnessed the daily ritual of a mother mourning dove…
Deb Melton Looking for a tax-deductible way to make a difference in someone’s life? A way that brings someone long-term benefits? Consider The Women of Quail Creek (TWOQC) Scholarship program. TWOQC is now a recognized 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Contributions you make are fully tax-deductible. You can donate any amount to the general scholarship fund. Or you…