Tag: volunteer

It was Christmas in July for local food bank

Left to right: Mary Anderson, Diane Dodd and Sylvia Perry took care of collecting cash and checks for the Christmas in July event; photo by Sylvia Butler.

Peggy McGee It may have been hot outside but the hearts of 47 Quail Creek Lady Putters were even warmer as they brought an early Christmas gift to the Green Valley/Sahuarita Food Bank. Donned in Christmas attire, or at least Christmas colors, the ladies brought not only food but also paper, cleaning and grooming supplies,…

Blood Drive – July 17

American Red Cross Blood Drive will take place on Sunday, July 17 from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in the Madera Clubhouse Silver Room. To schedule your appointment call 1-800-733-2767 or log on to www.redcrossblood.org and enter sponsor code Quail.

A volunteer story

Amelia Reyes-Crozier I first experienced the Tucson Meet Yourself Festival as a young child back in the 1970s and for many years I attended the festival as a spectator. Several years ago, I was asked to present a booth introducing a foreign exchange student program. A year later, I found myself volunteering alongside students from…