Peggy McGee The 19th Annual Valley Assistance Services (VAS) fundraiser event is just around the corner, so mark your calendars for Saturday, Feb. 15, at Valley Presbyterian Church, 2800 S. Camino del Sol. To help prepare for the event, many members from the Quail Creek Pottery & Sculpture Studio (POTS) and Ceramics Clubs have been…
Peggy McGee Valley Assistance Services (VAS) sends a sincere thank you to the Quail Creek residents who supported their Empty Bowls event. This was the first time since the pandemic hit in March 2020 that people could sit down and enjoy a bowl of soup with friends at Empty Bowls. A special shout of appreciation…
Peggy McGee It was a pleasingly cool morning as about 50 walkers set out on the Frightfully Fun Benefit Walk on Oct. 28. Most of the walkers joined the two-mile route. The Green Valley Fire Department set up canopies along the road where volunteer teens handed out water bottles to ensure everyone stayed hydrated. Since…
Peggy McGee Valley Assistance Services (VAS) is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) that has been assisting residents in the Greater Green Valley area for more than 50 years. This year, VAS will be hosting its first-ever yard sale on Friday and Saturday, Dec. 1 and 2, from 8 to 11 a.m. VAS has been undergoing construction projects for…
Peggy McGee Fabulous Fall Fashions is the theme for the Third Annual Valley Assistance Services (VAS) benefit fashion show. The event will take place in the Madera Clubhouse Crystal Ballroom on Wednesday, Sept. 21. Outfits will be provided by Nancy Pantz, with most of the models being from Quail Creek. The doors will open at…
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 Valley Assistance Services (VAS) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit agency with a stated mission: “Combining social service and community health programs, Valley Assistance Services guides seniors, individuals, and families to live healthy, resilient, and vibrant lives while remaining safe and independent.” VAS serves a 2,700-square-mile service area from Sahuarita to Rio Rico. VAS will…
Peggy McGee Mark your calendars for Wednesday, Sept. 21. That’s the date of Valley Assistance Services’ (VAS) annual Fashion Show in the Madera Clubhouse ballroom. Fashions suitable for Arizona’s fall and winter weather will be provided by Nancy Pantz. More details on the event will be in a future Crossing issue. To get ready for…
Peggy McGee Valley Assistance Services (VAS) extends its deep appreciation to the Quail Creek residents who supported their first fundraising walk on March 26. The two-mile walk along the Santa Cruz River next to the pecan orchards was held early in the day before the temperatures started to rise. Many walkers were accompanied by their…
Peggy McGee Valley Assistance Services (VAS) will be having its first-ever fundraising walk on Saturday, March 26, on the La Posada campus. There will be two options: an eight-mile route that is suitable for those with walkers or a two-mile walk on a dirt path. Opening ceremonies, with a flag raising by Naval Junior Reserve…