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On The Go: Dark Sky

Carol Michels On Oct. 27, 30 ladies gathered to listen to John Grahame in the Crystal Ballroom in the Madera clubhouse. John Grahame is a Green Valley-based Dark Sky advocate. He shared information on the impacts of excessive outdoor lighting on wildlife, as well as our own safety and security. He offered many ideas for…

What Is Hope Rising Arizona?

Roxanne Housley Hope Rising Arizona (HRAZ) provides long-term services to young survivors of sex trafficking and exploitation. It is the only residential restorative care sanctuary for adult female sex-trafficking survivors in Southern Arizona. Hope Rising Arizona is a 501(c)(3) established in 2017 by Sgt. Sarah Buchanan of the Tucson Police Department who felt a deep…

There’s Still Time to Donate!

Margie Barber Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs) from your IRA are fully taxable unless they are a QCD (Qualified Charitable Donation)! If you need to take an RMD before the 2025 tax year ends, the amount you receive will be taxable and may even put you in a higher tax bracket. Fortunately, Congress provided a tax-free…

Democratic Club Gives to Nonprofits

Alphie Smith The month of November is the time each year when the Democratic Club of Quail Creek (DCQC) gives back to local nonprofits in Southern Arizona. This year, representatives from Hands of a Friend and the Florence Project were at the meeting held in the Kino Center on Nov. 15 at 3 p.m. Carol…

Woodcrafters Club Classes

Carol Wiser New classes started earlier this year. Several members of the Quail Creek Woodcrafters Club created charcuterie and cutting boards, writing instruments, peppermill grinders, and bowls, led by Bud Bencic, Denny Fost, Rod Serdahl, and Ron Macuga. Assisting members included Harold Alleman, Brad Wilkins, Greg Beck, and Glen Melmer. Participants were introduced to safely…