Tag: events

Fall CERT Basic Course planned for October 11

CERT members practice cribbing techniques to rescue a victim trapped under rubble. Photo by Peggy McGee

Peggy McGee Mark your calendars for October 11, the start date of the next Greater Green Valley Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) basic training course. Classes will be held from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. on October 11, 12, 18 and 19, and from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on October 21. The training will culminate…

Check your closets for upcoming VA clothing drive

Volunteers sort men’s clothing during last year’s drive. Photo by Eileen Sykora

Diane Quinn Time is drawing near for The Women of Quail Creek’s annual Clothing and Household Goods Drive to benefit the Tucson Veterans Hospital program for homeless and recently housed veterans. On Saturday, October 21, beginning at 9:00 a.m. in the Creative Arts and Technology Center parking area, volunteers will be collecting and packaging donations…

Mark your calendar for the Heath Hyche Show on March 19, 2018

Get ready for The Heath Show! A one-man, high-energy, comedic adventure! The show, produced by TAD Management, will be presented Monday, March 19, 2018, in the Madera Clubhouse Ballroom. Showtime is 7:00 p.m., and the cash bar opens at 6:00 p.m. Heath uses stand-up comedy, quick-change costumes, original music, sound effects and cleverly-constructed props and…

Bewitched for Charity

Terri Erickson The three women golf organizations of Quail Creek came together to plan a fun event for all ladies in Quail Creek and an opportunity to give back to this community. The committee, with members from each of the organizations, The Putters, Niners and 18 Hole Club, have been busy planning the event for…

Quail Creek annual Health and Wellness Fair

Mark your calendars for Quail Creek’s annual Health & Wellness Fair on Friday, October 20, 2017, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in the Madera Clubhouse. Local businesses and health care professionals will offer free testing, free samples and lots of information on a wide array of products and services that will help make you…

An expert shares the story of Navajo rugs

The upcoming Quail Creek Kino Lecture Series will premier with a talk by Navajo rug expert Steve Getzwiller of Nizhoni Ranch Gallery in Sonoita, on Monday, October 9, 2017, from 7:00-8:00 p.m. in the Quail Creek Madera Ballroom. As one of the country’s top collectors, dealers and experts, Steve will share his extensive knowledge of…

Taste of Tucson Culinary and Street Car Tour

Joyce Shumate Quail Creek TRIPS committee has planned another Taste of Tucson for Thursday, October 19, and will take 20 residents on a tour of food, culture and history of Tucson. The group will carpool to the Mercado San Agustin where the tour begins. Getting on the Tucson streetcar to travel to different restaurants to…

Mata Ortiz Show this November

Mata Ortiz pottery

A Mata Ortiz pottery, jewelry and Zapotec weaving show will be held in the Kino Conference Center, 1490 E. Quail Crossing Blvd., on November 17 (noon – 5:00 p.m.), November 18 (9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.) and November 19 (10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.). Watch Mata Ortiz potters form, paint and fire pottery. Marvel at…

Fall Arts and Crafts Fair November 4

Quail Creek’s 13th Annual Fall Festival Arts & Craft Fair will be held on Saturday, November 4, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.; and Sunday, November 5, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., in the Madera Clubhouse and Creative Arts and Technology Center. Quail Creek residents and clubs prepare all year to bring you unique…