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Junior Ranger activities at the Patagonia Lake Visitor Center at 10:30am. ONGOING Mondays: Bird Walks at the Patagonia Lake at 9am at the Birding Kiosk at the east end of the campground. No reservations, no additional charge after paying Park entrance fee. Tuesdays: Hiking/Yoga in Tubac at 9:00am with Pamela - 90 minutes. How about an easy/ moderate hike which includes intervals of yoga poses designed to stretch, strengthen, and re-focus on breath? We leave from The Goods, in the heart of the Tubac Village, 26A Tubac Rd. Learn more at www.marathonhealthandwellness.com or call 628-9287 for more information. All Levels Welcome - Cost $10 Traditional Thai Body Work with Tina Bartsch at the Tubac Healing Arts Center. 520-975-6091 to schedule appointment. Tuesday thru Saturdays - Paws Patrol has kittens and cats available for adoption at The Dog House in GV. For more info, call/text 520-207-4024, or email pawspatrol@cox.net. See some of our available cats at www.greenvalleypawspatrol.org. And Weekends at Petco in Sahuarita. Thursdays: Tubac Consciousness Group offers a free meditation meeting9:30-11am. Group meets at Hozhoni’s, in the Heart of the Tubac Village, 22 Tubac Rd. Meditation accomplishes for the mind what relaxation does for the body. Meditation brings peace and joy to the mind. For more information about the Tubac Consciousness Group : Call Pamela, 628-9287. Fridays: Bird Walks at the Patagonia Lake at 9am at the Birding Kiosk at the east end of the campground. No reservations, no additional charge after paying Park entrance fee. Traditional Thai Body Work with Tina Bartsch at the Tubac Healing Arts Center. 520-975-6091 to schedule appointment. Fridays & Saturdays LIVE MUSIC at Wisdom's Cafe in Tumacacori. Saturdays: Junior Ranger activities at the Patagonia Lake Visitor Center at 2pm. Walking J Farm's Local Farmstand 1-5pm.Arivaca Road. 398-9050. Saturdays & Sundays - Tours at the Patagonia Lake. Avian Boat Tours of Patagonia Lake on Saturdays and Sundays at 9:00 and 10:15 AM. Lake Discovery Tours at 11:30 AM. Twilight Tours on Saturday evenings. Reservations Required. Call Visitor Center 520-287-2791 to reserve and to find out time of departure for Twilight Tour. Cost: $5 per person per tour.
Wisdom's DOS! Live Music 2-5pm. Open for the season, 8:30am-4pm - The Visitor Center at Patagonia Lake State Park. Come in for information about hiking, birding, the lake and the area. Displays of animals, plants and geology. Children's corner. Junior Ranger Activities on Saturdays at 2:00 at the Visitor Center. Visitor Center closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Now thru January 17, 9am-5pm - Special Photography Exhibit: "Hummingbirds of the Andes and Southwest Arizona" Laurence Beck, a Tubac resident, whose fine art photography spans over four decades and includes the baroque colonial architecture of antigua Guatemala, Dunes of the Namib Desert, and southwestern desert flora and fauna (among numerous other works) will be featured in very special photography exhibition in the 1885 Schoolhouse. Beck's photographs show the amazing diversity of these intriguing New World birds and focus primarily on hummingbirds in flight and in unusual positions. A phenomenal exhibition not to be missed! For six weeks only. Included with Tubac Presidio park admission: $5 adult, $2 youth 7-13, children free. 398-2252. Now thru January 18 - Members’ Juried Exhibit. Barbara Borgwardt has juried art selections from TCA member artists for the 2014 MJE art exhibit. Tubac Center of the Arts, 9 Plaza Road. 520-398-2371, www.TubacArts.org Now thru March 1 - “Early Bird Registration” for the 4th Annual Nogales Bicycle Classic to be held Saturday, March 29. This event offers participants various self-paced rides designed for leisurely fun as well as the physical challenge demanded by serious cyclists. The common factor is that all who participate will enjoy the fresh air and majestic beauty of Santa Cruz County, AZ, while riding the 33, 53 or 114-mile routes. All proceeds from this event will support Circles of Peace, a 501C3 nonprofit agency. Circles of Peace serves Santa Cruz County residents by providing restorative justice programs to combat domestic violence, prevent teen substance abuse, and support those released pretrial through the Therapeutic Pretrial Justice Program. www. nogalesbicycleclassic.org. Until March 1, 2015. Registration fees are $65 for all rides. After March 1, all rides are $75 through March 27. All riders must pre-register online prior to the event. There is no “day of event” registration. If your organization would like to sponsor this event, please contact: http://www.circlesofpeace.us ***** Beginning in January - Classes at Art Seeds. 19 Tubac Rd, in Mercado de Baca. Visit www.artseeds.com for more information. 520-449-9249. Beginning January 10 thru April 25, 11am-1pm - Elemental Consciousness at Tubac Healing Arts Center. Feel better, eat better and live longer. Apply the ancient wisdom of Ayruveda to your life. 7 Saturday sessions. Cost $300. Call Kathy at 520-275-2689 to register. www.tubachealingarts.com. January 13, 7-8pm - “Celebrating American Indian Arts from Denver to New York—and Beyond” illustrated talk by Nancy Blomberg at the Arizona State Museum (ASM), University of Arizona, 1013 E University Blvd, Tucson. Prior to the early 20th century, native arts often went unrecognized by art museums and were primarily collected in natural history or science museums as cultural artifacts. Several key scholars, collectors, and curators, however, worked vigorously to change that prevalent attitude. This talk by Nancy Blomberg, chief curator and curator of native arts at the Denver Art Museum, will examine early landmark exhibitions, ground-breaking educational outreach
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programs, and extensive publication efforts led by such museums as the Denver Art Museum and the Museum of Modern Art. These key efforts to promote the understanding and appreciation of American Indian art as fine art—not artifact—greatly influenced the direction of American museology today. A reception will follow the lecture and will feature examples from ASM’s native clothing and doll collections. This presentation is made possible by the generosity of Arnold and Doris Roland. Lecture and reception hosted by Friends of the ASM Collections. For more information contact Darlene Lizarraga at 520-626-8381 or dfl@email.arizona.edu. January 14, 10:30am - 12pm - Guided Tour of the Barrio de Tubac Archaeological Site. Special tour by local experts of the Spanish colonial archaeological site just south of the Park which preserves the remains of the original Tubac town site, including residence foundations, plaza area, refuse area and partial irrigation ditch. Meet at the Park’s Visitor Center. Tour involves a walk of about 1- 1/4 miles. The Archaeological Conservancy protects this site and participants are asked to sign 'An Acknowledgement of Risk Factors' before entering. Wear walking shoes, sunscreen and hat. $10 fee includes admission to tour the Presidio Park. Tour limited to 15; reservations encouraged, 520-398-2252 or info@TubacPresidio.org. January 14, 1-8pm - Pluggz Trunk Show! Have an amazing "shoe shopping" experience at the New Year, New You Event! At the Homewood Suites, 4250 N. Campbell Ave, Tucson (Campbell & River). Savings galore, a big sample bin, raffles and more…Our friends from Sia Botanics will pamper you with lord of FREE skin care activities too. pluggz.com. January 15, Cross Border Tour with Alma Cota de Yanez and Bob Phillips. If you have questions call Pat Trulock at 520-398-3229 or email ptrulock@gmail.com. The cost for Cross Border Tours is $60 for members, and $80 for non.
January 15, 10am - University of Arizona Green Valley Lecture Series – Confused by the Latest Heart News? Sort it out here. Lori Mackstaller, MD, associate professor of clinical medicine and the Edwin J. Brach Foundation/Hazel and Bertram Brodie Endowed Lecturer for Heart Disease in Women at the University of Arizona Sarver Heart Center, provides an update on recent heart health news and recommends questions you should discuss with your doctor Join us to learn how to prevent and manage heart diseases at these free lectures presented by leading physicians and scientists from the University of Arizona Sarver Heart Center. Free and open to the public - Presentations are held third Thursdays - No reservation required and refreshments provided. For more information, please visit our website: heart.arizona.edu; email us at heart@email. arizona.edu or call 520-626-4146. Canoa Hills Social Center 3660 S. Camino del Sol, Green Valley. January 15, 1-3pm - Green Valley Genealogical Society Meeting at the Valley Presbyterian Church, 2800 S. Camino del Sol, Green Valley. Main Program: Betty Cook: "Westward Ho!" - The Why, How and When of Early Migration. Since Colonial times, the path of migration has generally been westward, and the route of those paths has mostly been determined by the available means of transportation. At times it was rivers, wagon trails, railroads, and then highways. Short Program: Bob Vint: How to Use the 'Findagrave' Web Site." Findagrave is a free web site with extensive data on graves in many states. It is expanding rapidly as genealogists around the country contribute local knowledge. Meetings feature genealogical items for Door Prizes, Silent Auctions and Raffles. Refreshments will be served. Visitors are welcome. Contact Linda Hanson (396-3701 or hanson_24013@msn.com) for more information, or go to www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~azgvgs/ (or Google: azgvgs). January 15, 2pm - Book Talk & Signing: Exploring the East Side of the Santa Ritas by Wayne Tomasi. We see the west side of the majestic Santa Ritas every day, but there are scores of fabulous hikes to be enjoyed on the eastside, and we have found the expert to share them with us. Join Wayne Tomasi for a book signing and a question and answer session about the beautiful and unique hiking area on the east side of the Santa Ritas. Wayne will share his experiences, and tell us about some unusual things he encountered in his accumulated 1,500 plus hiking miles. He’s working on a west side edition, too. $7.50 fee includes admission to the Tubac Presidio Park. 520-398-2252 or info@ TubacPresidio.org.
January 16, 9am - George Wiess Spring Hike- ranger/naturalist led hike to the last property added to the SCSNA. Strenuous. Hike will go off trail (cross country) for about 7 miles around trip. Bring a lunch, water etc. Call to register at 520.287.2791 - Meet at Patagonia Lake Visitor Center at 9:00am. January 16, 10am-12noon - Walking Tours of Old Town Tubac. Guided tours of the “Old Town” section of Tubac with Alice Keene, every Friday (except February 6) through March 2015. Explore the original adobe buildings and discover the rich heritage of Arizona’s first European settlement. Learn about early Native American inhabitants, Spanish explorers, mining booms, Apache attacks, kidnappings, duels and other episodes in Tubac’s colorful past. Meet at the Park’s Visitor Center. Allow 2 hours for the tour and bring walking shoes, sunscreen and a hat. $10 fee includes admission to tour the Presidio Park. Tour limited to 20; reservations requested, 520-398-2252 or info@TubacPresidio.org. January 16, 6-8:30pm - "Old Pueblo Archaeology Center’s “Third Thursday Food for Thought” dinner featuring the presentation “Underpinnings of Southern Arizona Historical Archaeology: The Historical Record” by historian Jim Turner at Dragon's View Asian Cuisine, 400 N. Bonita Avenue, Tucson. Historian Jim Turner shows that the history of southern Arizona land grants is essentially the history of water use, that is, the land grants provide a kind of key to which portions of the Gadsden Purchase area (the part of Arizona south of the Gila River) were the most favorable for Spanish, Mexican, and later U.S. settlement. Because much of the Spanish and Mexican settlement of southern Arizona was associated with the land grants, they figure importantly in the historical archaeology of this region. Archaeologists therefore need to be well-versed in the land grant history of southern Arizona to understand and interpret the Spanish Colonial, Mexican period, and even Territorial period archaeological sites. Free. (Order your own dinner off of the restaurant’s menu). There is no entry fee but donations will be requested to benefit Old Pueblo’s educational efforts. Because seating is limited in order for the program to be in compliance with the Fire Code, those wishing to attend must call 520-798-1201 and must have their reservations confirmed before 5 p.m. Wednesday January 14. January 16 - Live Music at De Anza RV Resort - Heartbeat. I-19 exit 42 take Frontage Road East 2 miles north. 398-8628.
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January 18, 2pm - Santa Cruz Foundation for the Performing Arts presents Vox Kino: a cappella ensemble performing Renaissance music. Location: Mission Chapel, Tumacacori National Historical Park. The concert is free with a $3.00 admission fee to the park. Information: scfpapresents.org or call 520-394-9495 or 520-377-5063. Mondays, January 19 thru February 9, 6-8pm - "Archaeology, Cultures, and Ancient Arts of Southern Arizona" adult education class for Recreation Centers of Sun City West in the R. H. Johnson Recreation Center, 19803 R. H. Johnson Blvd., Sun City West, Arizona. In this four-session class on Tuesday evenings, Allen Dart, a Registered Professional Archaeologist and volunteer director of the Old Pueblo Archaeology Center in Tucson, will provide information about the archaeology and cultures of Arizona and the Southwest, focusing on the arts and material culture of southern Arizona's prehistoric peoples. Fee $35. For more information contact Tamra Stark at 623-544-6194 or tamra.stark@rcscw.com in Sun City West; for information about the activity subject matter contact Allen Dart at Tucson telephone 520-798-1201 or adart@ oldpueblo.org.
January 17, 9am-11am - "How Did People Make and Use Stone Tools?” hands-on flintknapping session with Allen Denoyer at Archaeology Southwest, 300 N. Ash Alley, Tucson. In this beginner class, you will use ancient techniques and replica tools to create a stone projectile point. You will also learn more about how people made and used such points, and that points were just one component of a complete hunting technology. Class is for individuals 18 years of age and older. $40 ($30 for Archaeology Southwest members) For more information visit http://oldpueblo.us4.list-manage.com/ track/click?u=db4b97f06e64c8822f015b5b9&id=e532ef7550&e=df634534df. January 17, 10am – 4pm – Tubac Center of the Arts Annual Home Tour. Location: Tubac area homes – pick up your map/ticket at TCA starting at 9am. Admission: $30/members, $35/non-members.Contact: TCA at 520-398-2371 January 17, 1-3pm - Art Starts – Creative Thinking & The Arts Guest Artist: Roberta Rogers – Topic: “Home”. Location: Tubac Center of the Arts, 9 Plaza Road. Admission: Free – For families – adult/parent must attend with child/children. Contact: TCA at 520-398-2371 for reservations. Space is limited. January 17, 2pm - The Earps, Clantons, and the Gunfight at the O.K. Corral - Special Presentation by Jack Lasseter. This is the fascinating story of Tombstone, the town too tough to die, and the range war for complete political control of an entire county. The struggle lasted over two years between two factions, the law and order faction and the "cowboy" faction. And the Gunfight at the O.K. Corral was the 30-second flash point. This is the complete story, the true story, told only as Jack can tell it. Wine and hors d'oeuvres will be served. $15 per lecture. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the community effort to “Save the Presidio.” Please call for reservations and future dates, 520398-2252. January 17 - Live Music at De Anza RV Resort - Greg Spivey Band. I-19 exit 42 take Frontage Road East 2 miles north. 398-8628. January 18, 11am-1pm - Walking Tours of Tubac's Art History. Learn why Tubac is the town where "Art and History Meet." Join Nancy Valentine for the Tubac Presidio Park's newest walking tour to discover where Tubac's first artists worked and hear stories of their creative lives. The tour ends at the Tubac Center of the Arts where you will view the work of Tubac’s artists and enjoy light refreshments. Meet at the Park’s Visitor Center. Allow 2 hours for the tour and bring walking shoes, sunscreen and a hat. $10 fee includes admission to tour the Tubac Presidio Park and the Tubac Center of the Arts. Tour limited to 10 people; reservations encouraged, 520-398-2252 or info@ TubacPresidio.org. January 18, 2pm - Special Talk: Evidence of the Earliest Apache in Arizona by Deni Seymour. Dr. Deni Seymour is a leading regional authority on Native American and Spanish colonial archaeology. She will guide us through exciting new evidence of Apaches living in the southern Southwest three centuries earlier than previously thought. Recent research provides evidence of platform caches, where scientists have found rare and unexpected materials. Dr. Seymour informs us how the caches, along with pottery, rock art, roasting pits and evidence of a new western route south indicate an Apache presence, even in areas where Spanish explorer Francisco Coronado did not see them. $7.50 fee includes admission to the Tubac Presidio Park. 520-398-2252 or info@ TubacPresidio.org.
January 19, 7:30-9pm - "Searching for Golden Empires: Epic Cultural Collisions in 16th Century America” free presentation by William K. Hartmann at Arizona Archaeological and Historical Society meeting, University Medical Center DuVal Auditorium, 1501 N. Campbell Ave., Tucson. This talk, based on Hartmann’s new book Searching for Golden Empires traces Spanish explorations in the 1500s, from Mexico City northward through Sonora and Arizona, all the way to Kansas. Coronado’s famous 1540 expedition was a race with Cortés, who was sending his ships north on the “Sea of Cortés.” In our area, Coronado chroniclers used recognizable place names (“Valle de Senora,”“Arispe”) and camped at the western base of the Chiricahua Mountains, then traveled north to “Cíbola” (the pueblo of Zuni, in western New Mexico). New linguistic evidence suggests the modern name for the Chiricahua Mountains (Opata for “Turkey Mountain”) derives from a name recorded in 1540 for those mountains, “Chichiltiecally” (phonetically close to Opata for “mountain of many turkeys”). A side trip across Arizona from Cibola produced the first written records of the Hopi pueblos and the Grand Canyon. Meanwhile, a seaward half of the expedition explored the Colorado River and entered the lower Gila River near Yuma. New finds of Coronado artifacts (even in southeastern Arizona) clarify the Coronado route, indicating locales of indigenous towns and describing native clothing and lifeways in the last day of prehistory. The records include remarkable “news networks” over distances of 500 miles. For example, Marcos de Niza, in central Sonora, interviewed villagers who had worked in Zuni, and Expedition ships near Yuma received news from native travelers, describing the arrival of the Spaniards in Cíbola/Zuni only 2-4 months before. No reservations needed. For details visit www.az-arch-and-hist.org or contact John D. Hall at Tucson telephone 520-205-2553 or jhall@sricrm.com. January 20, 2pm - Friends of the Presidio Annual Meeting. The members of the Friends of the Tubac Presidio & Museum, Inc. will gather in the old schoolhouse for their annual meeting and hear reports on the year's activities from members of the Board and the Park director. You're invited to be a part of the ongoing community effort to operate, maintain, and constantly improve the Tubac Presidio State Historic Park by joining the Friends group. Applications are at the desk of the Presidio visitor center or by request to info@TubacPresidio.org January 21, 11am-2pm - Living History: Medicine of the Spanish Colonial Period. When the Spanish soldiers and their families settled Tubac in 1752, there was no doctor or surgeon among them. It was the responsibility of the women to treat their family's physical complaints and wounds. Medicine was basic and dependent on herbs and plants known for their healing properties. This living history program features a display of medicinal herbs and plants, and knowledgeable commentary by an herbalist who will tell visitors how these plants were used by “curanderas” (healers) to treat illness and injuries. Included with Tubac Presidio park admission, $5 adult, $2 youth 7-13, children free.
Deadline to APPLY - January 21 - TCA presents "Arte de Avian" "Poetry of the Wild" - a national juried exhibit of bird themed art. The Tubac Center of the Arts & the Anza Trail Coalition are partnering on "Poetry of the Wild", a public art project with artist Ana Flores. Individuals and groups are invited to participate by creating bird themed "Poetry Boxes" for a temporary public art installation along the Anza Trail from Tubac to the Tumacacori Mission. Contact TCA at 520-398-2371 for more information. Exhibit will be March 13 thru April 26. Artists may apply online at www.CallForEntry.org. January 22, 9am-1pm - Frontier Printing Press Demonstrations. Professional printer and teacher James Pagels demonstrates the Washington Hand Press used to print Arizona’s first newspaper in 1859 and answers questions about hand press printing, type setting, and other aspects of this marvel of industrial engineering. Included with park admission $5 adult, $2 youth 7-13, children free.. 520-398-2252 or info@TubacPresidio.org. January 22, 6-8pm - “Art a la Carte”. Enjoy a fabulous dinner catered by Stables Restaurant while appreciating art presentations by three local artists; Fred Collins, David Voisard, & Cynthia Wearden. Limited seating in the Chapel at Tubac Golf Resort. Location: The Chapel at Tubac Golf Resort. Admission: Tickets available at Tubac Center of the Arts, $55/Members, $60/Nonmembers. Contact: TCA at 520-398-2371. Thursdays, January 22 thru February 12, 7-9pm - "At the Point of Contact” course sponsored by Arizona Archaeological and Historical Society at Catalina Methodist Church, 2700 E. Speedway Blvd., Tucson. $30 for AAHS members/class, $45 nonmembers/class. This four-session class will examine the people who were in southern Arizona from A.D. 1450 to the time of the Spanish arrival, their initial interaction with Europeans, and subsequent cultural transformation, as well as continuity. Sessions include: January 22, “Overview of the Tucson Basin from A.D. 1450 to the Time of Spanish Contact” taught by Patrick Lyons (Director, Arizona State Museum); and “The Sobaipuris” by Dale Brenneman (Associate Curator of Documentary History, Arizona State Museum); January 29, “The Tohono O’odham” by Dr. Brenneman, Bernard Siquieros (Education Curator, Tohono O’odham Cultural Center and Museum), and Ronald Geronimo (Language & Culture Instructor, Tohono O’odham Community College); February 5, “The Apache” by Nicholas Laluk (Coronado National Forest, White Mountain Apache Tribe) and Sarah Herr (Desert Archaeology, Inc.); and February 12, “The Spanish Arrival” by Thomas Sheridan (The Southwest Center and School of Anthropology, University of Arizona) and J. Homer Thiel (Desert Archaeology, Inc.). Pre-registration is required. Enrollment is limited to 35 people. Fee must be received by January 1 to ensure a place in the class. To register email Lou Hillman at x37e@aim.com. January 23, 9am-11am - "How Did People Make and Use Stone Tools?” hands-on flintknapping session with Allen Denoyer at Archaeology Southwest, 300 N. Ash Alley, Tucson. $40 ($30 for Archaeology Southwest members) In this beginner class, you will use ancient techniques and replica tools to create a stone projectile point. You will also learn more about how people made and used such points, and that points were just one component of a complete hunting technology. Class is for individuals 18 years of age and older. For more information visit http://oldpueblo.us4.list-manage1.com/track/click?u =db4b97f06e64c8822f015b5b9&id=96e7d84153&e=df634534df. January 23, 9am - Petroglyph Site Hike across the lake (some rock scrambing required. A repeat of the first day hike in case you missed it. Call to register at 520.287.2791 - Meet at Patagonia Lake Visitor Center at 9:00am. January 23, 10am-12noon - Walking Tours of Old Town Tubac. Tour limited to 20; reservations requested, 520-398-2252 or info@TubacPresidio.org. January 23, 11am-2pm - Living History: Chocolate in Spanish Colonial Tubac. Sample the energy drink that fueled the 1775-1776 Anza expedition from Tubac to San Francisco. Included with Tubac Presidio park admission $5 adult, $2 youth, children free. 520-398-2252 or info@ TubacPresidio.org.
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surrounding desert used by Tubac cooks, plus cooking demos with samples. Included with Tubac Presidio park admission, $5 adult, $2 youth 7-13, children free.
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Carolyn Wayland January 23, 5-7pm - Arizona Aqueous XXIX Art Exhibit Opening Reception. Exhibit runs through Sun. Mar. 8. Location: Tubac Center of the Arts, 9 Plaza Road. Admission: Free. Contact: TCA at 520-398-2371 or www.TubacArts.org January 23 - Live Music at De Anza RV Resort - MidLife Crisis. I-19 exit 42 take Frontage Road East 2 miles north. 398-8628. January 24, 10:30am - 12pm - Guided Tour of the Barrio de Tubac Archaeological Site. Special tour by local experts of the Spanish colonial archaeological site just south of the Park which preserves the remains of the original Tubac town site, including residence foundations, plaza area, refuse area and partial irrigation ditch. Meet at the Park’s Visitor Center. Tour involves a walk of about 1- 1/4 miles. The Archaeological Conservancy protects this site and participants are asked to sign 'An Acknowledgement of Risk Factors' before entering. Wear walking shoes, sunscreen and hat. $10 fee includes admission to tour the Presidio Park. Tour limited to 15; reservations encouraged, 520-398-2252 or info@ TubacPresidio.org.
“Beyond Appearance” is a show of abstract paintings by Carolyn Wayland. The show will take place at the home of Virginia Hall from January 25 through January 31 11-4 pm. ! 14 Placita de Ana is in Old Town, Tubac north of St. Anne’s Church.! Carolyn’s work is also seen in the Rare Earth Studio/Gallery, 22 Tubac Road, Tubac.! www.rareearth-studio.com
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Our eye has a tendency to see from habit. Many of our ‘western eyes” are extensions of our mind, and we get pleasure and comfort in seeing art that copies or imitates nature and the world around us. Most of my painting deal with and come from pure consciousness, a relating to the larger universe, both literally and figuratively. !
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Painting as meditation is an eastern concept, and that is where I am most comfortable in my artwork. My art is informed by eastern philosophy, specifically Buddhist and Theosophical teachings and a growing understanding of metaphysics and astronomy. As meditation, the paintings ask the viewer to be drawn in without knowing exactly why. One can allow the eye to travel throughout the painting, feel a connection and perhaps a sense of that energy that pervades the universe, a sense of unity and harmony. !
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I love working with color; different colors have different vibrational and symbolic qualities and create unique inner experiences. A painting should have a resonance, vibration or vitality with which the viewer can connect. My work is an expression of the inner life rather than the external; of concepts rather than objects, of the vital energy that is within and without. I want my works to have spirit rather than likeness, although there are certain archetypal shapes that reoccur in them.!
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The paintings in this show are inspired by my desire to speak the truth and express a spiritual essence in a visual form. They also express the energy and insight that comes with the process of painting. By connecting to the cosmos we feel a part of something greater. There is “a sense of the luminous sacred that infuses the world” that draws and inspires me. !
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January 25 thru January 31, 11am-4pm - Virginia Hall presents "Beyond Appearance" by Carolyn Wayland. The show of abstract paintings takes places at the home of Virginia Hall, 14 Placita de Anza in Old Town Tubac north of St. Anne's Church. January 25, 2pm - Concert: National flatpick guitar champion Peter McLaughlin Returns! McLaughlin, famous for his intricate arrangements and stunning virtuosity on guitar, is well known in the Tucson music scene for his country and bluegrass style. He started playing the guitar at the age of eight and was soon jamming at bluegrass festivals and fiddlers conventions. He took top honors at the National Flatpicking Championship, Telluride Bluegrass Guitar Championship, National Country Music Awards, 4-Corner States Bluegrass Guitar Championship, and Arizona State Guitar Championship. The not-to-bemissed performance will be in the 1885 Territorial Schoolhouse. Admission is $18 for adults, free admission for children 14 and under. Seating is limited and reservations are recommended. Please call 520-398-2252 or email info@ tubacpresidio.org today! January 27, 9am-1pm - Frontier Printing Press Demonstrations. Professional printer and teacher James Pagels demonstrates the Washington Hand Press used to print Arizona’s first newspaper in 1859 and answers questions about hand press printing, type setting, and other aspects of this marvel of industrial engineering. Included with park admission $5 adult, $2 youth 7-13, children free. 520-398-2252 or info@TubacPresidio.org. January 28, 1-2pm - Ostomy Support Group. Meets at Friends in Deed in Green Valley. Share concerns, issues, solutions and good humor. Family members welcome. Donated supplies available for free. Info: Ruth 360-0965.
January 29, 9am-1pm - Frontier Printing Press Demonstrations. Professional printer and teacher James Pagels demonstrates the Washington Hand Press used to print Arizona’s first newspaper in 1859 and answers questions about hand press printing, type setting, and other aspects of this marvel of industrial engineering. Included with park admission $5 adult, $2 youth 7-13, children free. 520-398-2252 or info@TubacPresidio.org. January 29, 5:30-7:30pm - "How Did People Make and Use Stone Tools?” hands-on flintknapping session with Allen Denoyer at Archaeology Southwest, 300 N. Ash Alley, Tucson. $40 ($30 for Archaeology Southwest members) In this beginner class, you will use ancient techniques and replica tools to create a stone projectile point. You will also learn more about how people made and used such points, and that points were just one component of a complete hunting technology. Class is for individuals 18 years of age and older. For more information visit http://oldpueblo.us4.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=db4 b97f06e64c8822f015b5b9&id=96e7d84153&e=df634534df. January 30, 9am - Sonoita Creek Natural Area Hike- ranger/ naturalist led hike on SCSNA system trails. Approximately 3 miles round trip, bring lunch. Call to register at 520.287.2791 - Meet at Patagonia Lake Visitor Center at 9:00am. January 30, 10am-12noon - Walking Tours of Old Town Tubac. Tour limited to 20; reservations requested, 520-398-2252 or info@TubacPresidio. org. January 30, 11am-2pm - Living History: Foods of the Spanish Colonial Period. A knowledgeable volunteer dressed in period clothing describes the combination of native and introduced foods enjoyed by the Spanish soldiers and civilians who lived in Tubac during the Spanish Colonial period (1752-1776). Featuring a special display of the bounty of foods from the Old World, New World and
January 30, 7:30pm - On the Stage: “Festival of Four”- flutes, mandolin, guitars. This incredible quartet from California is a collaboration of instrumental styles and musical cultures. Location: Tubac Center of the Arts, 9 Plaza Road. Admission: $20/members, $25/non-members. Contact: TCA at 520-398-2371 January 23 - Live Music at De Anza RV Resort - Chuck Wagon & Wheels. I-19 exit 42 take Frontage Road East 2 miles north. 398-8628. January 29 - Fiesta Tours International with the TCA present Tour of Bisbee Art. 520-398-9705 or fiestatoursint@gmail.com for more information. January 31, 6:30am-3:30pm - "Rock Art and Archaeology of Ventana Cave” Old Pueblo Archaeology Center carpooling educational tour with archaeologist Allen Dart departing from Pima Community College, 401 N. Bonita Ave., Tucson. Fee $35 ($28 for Old Pueblo Archaeology Center and Pueblo Grande Museum Auxiliary members; no charge for members or employees of the Tohono O’odham Nation) Old Pueblo Archaeology Center offers this early-morning carpool tour onto the Tohono O’odham Nation to visit the Ventana Cave National Historic Landmark site. During the Arizona State Museum’s 1940s excavations in the cave, led by archaeologists Emil W. Haury and Julian Hayden, evidence was found for human occupation going back from historic times to around 10,000 years ago. The cave, which actually is a very large rockshelter, also contains pictographs, petroglyphs, and other archaeological features used by Native Americans for thousands of years. Tour leaves Tucson at 6:30 a.m. to ensure the pictographs can be seen in the best morning light. Fees will benefit the Tohono O’odham Hickiwan District’s efforts to develop a caretaker-interpretive center at Ventana Cave, and the nonprofit Old Pueblo Archaeology Center’s education programs. Reservations required by Wednesday January 29: 520-798-1201 or info@oldpueblo.org. January 31, 2pm - Presentation: 323 Years of Rio Rico History – by Dwight Thibodeaux. Historian Dwight Thibodeaux talks about greater Rio Rico from Padre Kino’s arrival in 1691 all the way up to the present day. Learn about the San Cayetano de Calabasas Visita mission, the new Calabasas site that thrived from 1866 to1913, the complex story of Baca Float #3, the Baca Float Ranch, and the “Wild West” land sales by Gulf American Corporation that developed the modern day town of Rio Rico.$7.50 fee includes admission to the Tubac Presidio Park. January 31 thru Feb 26 - The Santa Rita Art League and the abstract BRIGGade of Green Valley present the 11th Annual Eva Briggs Abstract Art Competition. The competition is open to members of the Santa Rita Art LEague and all entries will be displayed at the Community Performance & Art Center (CPAC) in Green Valley. February 3, 9am-1pm - Frontier Printing Press Demonstrations. Professional printer and teacher James Pagels demonstrates the Washington Hand Press used to print Arizona’s first newspaper in 1859 and answers questions about hand press printing, type setting, and other aspects of this marvel of industrial engineering. Included with park admission $5 adult, $2 youth 7-13, children free. 520-398-2252 or info@TubacPresidio.org.
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February 10, 9am-1pm - Frontier Printing Press Demonstrations. Professional printer and teacher James Pagels demonstrates the Washington Hand Press used to print Arizona’s first newspaper in 1859 and answers questions about hand press printing, type setting, and other aspects of this marvel of industrial engineering. Included with park admission $5 adult, $2 youth 7-13, children free. 520-398-2252 or info@TubacPresidio.org. February 4 thru 8, 10am-5pm - 56th Annual Festival of the Arts in Tubac. Tubac Chamber of Commerce is proud to sponsor the major event of the year for Tubac showcasing the work of hundreds of visiting artists and craft persons from around the country and Canada. The food court features a variety of cuisines. Nonprofit organizations benefit from the $8 per car charge for parking. Meet 175 juried artists for food, fun, & horse-drawn trolleys. www.tubacaz. com. February 4, 7:30-9pm - "Arizona’s Historic Trading Posts” free presentation by author Carolyn O’Bagy Davis, sponsored by the nonprofit Pueblo Grande Museum Auxiliary (PGMA) at Pueblo Grande Museum and Archaeological Park, 4619 E. Washington St., Phoenix. Free. Early traders traveled through Arizona Territory, selling goods from their wagons, but they soon built stores that evolved into trading and social centers where wool, sheep, and Native arts were exchanged for sugar and salt, pots, pans, bridles, and saddles. Navajo trading posts are best known, but trading posts existed on every reservation in Arizona. Traders became the intermediaries between Native peoples and the outside world, providing not only hard goods, but other services including translation, correspondence, and transportation. Trading posts also became destinations for artists, authors, movie stars, and tourists. Although trading posts have mostly disappeared today, they remain a romantic and historic part of our great Southwest. This event is free and open to the public, made possible by Arizona Humanities and PGMA. Donations are welcome. For details contact Pueblo Grande Museum at 602-495-0901 or pueblo.grande.museum.pks@ phoenix.gov. February 6, 6:30am - Sunrise Opening -- the park will open at 6:30am instead of the normal 9am. All are welcome! We will also be offering a sunrise photography workshop, by advanced signup. Tumacácori National Historical Park. 520-377-5064.
February 11, 10:30am - Guided Tour of the Barrio de Tubac Archaeological Site. Special tour by local experts of the Spanish colonial archaeological site just south of the Park which preserves the remains of the original Tubac town site, including residence foundations, plaza area, refuse area and partial irrigation ditch. Meet at the Park’s Visitor Center. Tour involves a walk of about 1-1/4 miles. Bring walking shoes, sunscreen and hat. $10 fee includes admission to tour the Presidio Park. Tour limited to 15; reservations requested, 520-398-2252 or info@TubacPresidio.org. Private tours for five or more can be scheduled; call or e-mail the Park to arrange.
February 6, 5-7pm - Open Studio Tour Preview Exhibit Opening Reception. Exhibit runs through Sun. Mar. 22. Studio Tour is Fri., Sat., & Sun., March 20, 21, & 22. Location: Tubac Center of the Arts, 9 Plaza Road. Admission: Free. Contact: TCA at 520-398-2371 or www.TubacArts.org. February 6, 7pm - David Manning performs at Tubac Jack's. February 6 - “Art and Technology of Hopi Yellow Ware Pottery” free presentation by Kelley Hays-Gilpin; part of the Arizona SciTech Festival’s“The Science of Pottery: Archaeological Research and Modern Examples” lecture series at the Pueblo Grande Museum, 4619 E. Washington St., Phoenix. Dr. Hays-Gilpin, Professor and Chair of Anthropology at Northern Arizona University and Curator of Anthropology at the Museum of Northern Arizona, will trace the development of Hopi Yellow Ware pottery from about A.D. 300 to the present. For more information visit azscitechfest.org.
February 11, 3-4pm - "Encouraging New Directions in Native Art: The University of Arizona’s Southwestern Indian Art Project, 1959–1962” free presentation by Diane Dittemore and Andrew Higgins in Chavez Bldg. Room 110, University of Arizona campus, Tucson. Free. Arizona State Museum curators Dittemore and Higgins will discuss the history, teachers, and students of the Southwestern Indian Art Project (SWIAP). Administered by the University of Arizona Museum of Art, instructors included native artists Lloyd Kiva New, Charles Loloma, Otelie Loloma, and Joe Herrera. UA art professors Maurice Grossman (ceramics) and Andy Rush (painting), anthropology professor Clara Lee Tanner, and Tucson fiber artist Ruth Brown rounded out the faculty. A total of 47 students participated, notably Fritz Scholder, Michael Kabotie, and Helen Hardin. Students came from all parts of the country, mostly from Arizona and New Mexico. SWIAP was one of the main components that led to the Institute of American Indian Arts in Santa Fe. The talk will be augmented by a display of objects produced by the artists during the project. This program is made possible by the Friends of the ASM Collections. For more information contact Darlene Lizarraga at 520-6268381 or dfl@email.arizona.edu.
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February 12, 9am-1pm - Frontier Printing Press Demonstrations. Professional printer and teacher James Pagels demonstrates the Washington Hand Press used to print Arizona’s first newspaper in 1859 and answers questions about hand press printing, type setting, and other aspects of this marvel of industrial engineering. Included with park admission $5 adult, $2 youth 7-13, children free. 520-398-2252 or info@TubacPresidio.org. February 12, 10am - Arts Speak – Join the Conversation Roberta Rogers – “Are you done yet?” Location: Tubac Center of the Arts, 9 Plaza Road. Admission: Free/members, $5/non-members. Contact: TCA at 520-398-2371 February 13, 8:30am - Green Valley Women’s Conference present's “The Power of the Human Spirit,” held in the Ballroom at the Madera Clubhouse in Quail Creek, 2055 E. Quail Crossing Blvd. The doors will open at 8:30 a.m. and the program will start at 9 a.m. Tickets, which include the program and lunch, are $27 and are on sale now at the La Vista and La Perla front desks at La Posada, at the Green Valley News & Sun o ce (around the corner from Big Lots), Green Valley/Sahuarita Chamber of Commerce, and Community Connect. Deadline to purchase tickets is Thursday, February 5. Tickets will not be available at the door. Also new this year is the opportunity to purchase a table for eight or ten. Please call Nicole at 648-7898 for more information about purchasing a table. February 13, 10am-12noon - Walking Tours of Old Town Tubac. Guided tours of the “Old Town” section of Tubac with Alice Keene, every Friday (except February 6) through March 2015. Explore the original adobe buildings and discover the rich heritage of Arizona’s first European settlement. Learn about early Native American inhabitants, Spanish explorers, mining booms, Apache attacks, kidnappings, duels and other episodes in Tubac’s colorful past. Meet at the Park’s Visitor Center. Allow 2 hours for the tour and bring walking shoes, sunscreen and a hat. $10 fee includes admission to tour the Presidio Park. Tour limited to 20; reservations requested, 520-398-2252 or info@TubacPresidio.org. February 13 - “Mimbres Black-on-white Pottery, Scarlet Macaws, and the Hero Twins” free presentation by Patricia A. Gilman; part of the Arizona SciTech Festival’s“The Science of Pottery: Archaeological Research and Modern Examples” lecture series at the Pueblo Grande Museum, 4619 E. Washington St., Phoenix. Though Mimbres pottery designs are thought to represent images from everyday life, this lecture will suggest that many depict the “Hero Twins,” mythical beings described in the Mayan Popol Vuh history. For more information visit azscitechfest.org. February 13, 7pm - David Manning performs at Tubac Jack's. February 14, 11am-2pm - Living History: Foods of the Spanish Colonial Period. Volunteers dressed in period clothing describe the combination of native and introduced foods enjoyed by the Spanish soldiers and civilians who lived in Tubac during the Spanish Colonial period (1752-1776). Featuring a special display of the bounty of foods from the Old World, New World and surrounding desert used by Tubac cooks, plus cooking demos with samples. $5 adult, $2 youth 7-13, children free. 520-398-2252 or info@TubacPresidio.org. February 14, 7-9pm - Starry Saturday -- the park will reopen from 7-9pm that evening, with a guided candelight tour of the mission grounds starting at 7:30. No reservations needed for the guided walk and visitors are also welcome to simply come visit the park during these evening hours and do their own thing. Tumacácori National Historical Park. 520-377-5064.
February 19, Cross Border Tour with Alma Cota de Yanez and Bob Phillips. If you have questions call Pat Trulock at 520-398-3229 or email ptrulock@gmail.com. The cost for Cross Border Tours is $60 for members, and $80 for non. February 19, 2pm - Book Event: William K. Hartmann's Searching for Golden Empires: Epic Cultural Collisions in Sixteenth-Century America. This lively new book recounts the explorations of the first generations of Spanish conquistadors and their Native allies. Author William K. Hartmann brings readers along as the explorers probe the New World from Cuba to the Aztec capital of Mexico City, and then northward to what is now New Mexico, the Grand Canyon, southern California, and Kansas. Join us to hear how Hartmann used eyewitness experiences to describe ancient
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February 15, 2-4pm - The Romance of Chocolate. Last year's Chocolate Love Affair event was very well received. This year we will enjoy a number of new creative pairings of chocolate varieties with different wines, and there will be some very special chocolate treats to bring the affair to a scrumptious finale. $20 includes admission to tour the Park. Seating is extremely limited for this event. Reservations with pre-payment only. Call 398-2252 for reservations or email us at info@tubacpresidio. org. Tubac Presidio State Historic Park, 1 Burruel St., Tubac, AZ (520) 398–2252. February 16, 7:30-9pm - “Women’s Health Demands Protective Cleanliness: Examining Health and Illness in Early Twentieth Century Tucson” free presentation by Ashley Morton at Arizona Archaeological and Historical Society meeting, University Medical Center DuVal Auditorium, 1501 N. Campbell Ave., Tucson. No reservations needed. For details visit www.az-arch-and-hist.org or contact John D. Hall at Tucson telephone 520-205-2553 or jhall@sricrm.com.
lifeways from Mexico to the western United States; Aztec accounts of the conquest; Cortés’s lifelong relationship with his famous Native mistress, Malinche (not to mention the mysterious fate of his wife); and interesting details of lost explorers who wandered from Florida to Arizona; as well as Marcos de Niza’s controversial reports of the “Seven Cities of Cíbola.”We will have books on hand for the author to inscribe and sign. Call 520-398-2252 to reserve a place. $7.50 fee includes admission to the Park.
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New hospital CEO speaks
About 15 miles north of Tubac, the new Green Valley Hospital is scheduled to open in April. It will have 50 beds and an emergency department, and is considered an acute care hospital. David Wanger, CEO, spoke to the members of the Santa Cruz Valley Citizens Council on Dec. 15. He said the hospital will be three stories tall, with two stories showing and one underground.
The $70 million for-profit hospital, not affiliated with any other hospitals in the state, is being built by Scottsdale developer Jim McDowell and investors. Wanger said that he and his staff will oversee administration and management.
Located on the east side of Interstate 19 north of the Canoa Road interchange, the hospital will employ about 250 full time equivalent workers, which means about 350 jobs, Wanger said, since not everyone works full time. Of the $70 million cost, Wanger said about $56 million comes from investors from other countries through the EB-5 program. Congress
created the fifth employment-based preference (EB-5) immigrant visa category in 1990 for qualified foreigners seeking to invest in a business that will benefit the U.S. economy and create or save at least 10 full-time jobs. Qualified investors investing through a Regional Center receive a conditional green card valid for two years. The investor, spouse and unmarried children (under age 21 at the time of petition) can then apply for permanent residency based on investment. If approved, the investor and his immediate family become permanent green card holders and can later apply to become U.S. citizens. The hospital will offer 50 private rooms and of that, there will be 12 patient rooms in the emergency department. For more information, visit the website at www.greenvalleyhospital. com.
Rabies quarantine expires
A rabies quarantine throughout Santa Cruz
County that started April 2 expired on Dec. 31. It was enacted because there was an unusually large number of rabies-infected skunks, with many of the total being in the Tubac area. A year-end total wasn’t available as of press deadline for the Tubac Villager but is anticipated soon.
County Manager Carlos Rivera said in response to an inquiry: “Thankfully the number of positive cases did not increase to the levels we had anticipated based on historical data. Therefore we did not feel there was a need to request that the Board (of Supervisors) continue the quarantine going into the new year. This does not mean that rabies cases will not occur. “The public should be aware that there may be more rabid wildlife roaming around the county, they should maintain their distance from any wildlife and avoid any contact. In addition if they encounter any wildlife that may be acting out of the ordinary they should contact Animal Control,” Rivera said.
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be left at-large or they will be impounded; and dogs must be confined to the owner’s property or on a leash when off the property.
Also, no one is allowed to feed wild animals and pet owners must not leave pet food outside after sundown. As well, compost bins and piles must be completely enclosed and skunk- and rodentproof. Between Nov. 2, 2013, and March 26, 2014, 24 skunks and four bats in Santa Cruz County were confirmed to be infected with rabies. Of those, 10 skunks were in Tubac, one in Tumacácori, and three in Amado, said Lt. Jose Peña of the Santa Cruz County Animal Control department.
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The unofficial rainfall measured in Tubac of 17.39 inches during 2014 was the second highest total in the past 10 years, according to local weather watcher Nicholas Bleser. His rain gauge figures show that the first half of the year saw just 2.07 inches soak the ground, while the second half of the year had 15.32 inches.
Bleser, who lives west of Interstate 19 in Tubac, has been measuring rainfall since 1991. He provided the following annual totals for the past 10 years: 2013, 13.5 inches. 2012, 11.95 inches. 2011, 12.93 inches. 2010, 18 inches. 2009, 11.86 inches. 2008, 16.19 inches. 2007, 11.31 inches. 2006, 17.05 inches. 2005, 14.7 inches.
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Anyone who observes an animal acting in an unusual way should call the Santa Cruz County Animal Control office at (520) 761786, which is open Mondays through Fridays. On the weekends, people can call the Santa Cruz County Sheriff ’s office. If you are bitten by a wild mammal, consult a healthcare professional immediately or call 911.
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After an experiment with holding County Board of Supervisors meetings in late afternoons, the supervisors ended the practice. At a December meeting, the board members moved meetings back to the traditional time of 9:30 a.m. on two Wednesdays a month at the county complex in Nogales. An article in the Nogales International reported that under public pressure to hold meetings when residents are not working, the supervisors on April 2 changed their schedule from weekly meetings at 9:30 a.m. on Wednesdays to twice-monthly meetings, with one held at 5:30 a.m. on the first Wednesday of the month and the other at 9:30 a.m. on the third Wednesday. At the supervisors’ Dec. 17 regular meeting, they voted unanimously to change back to morning meetings on both the first and third Wednesdays after County Manager Carlos Rivera suggested the change, citing low attendance at the 5:30 p.m. meetings.
The supervisors said in April that they would also hold meetings in other communities, such as Tubac, Rio Rico, Patagonia and Sonoita, but that has not occurred.
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Coronado National Forest day and annual passes are available for purchase on-line. Customers no longer have to wait in line at a District office or have cash only to purchase a pass. There are four specific day use areas that require a Coronado Recreational Pass or a National Pass/America the Beautiful Pass. They are Sabino Canyon - located on the Santa Catalina Ranger District, Madera Canyon - located on the Nogales Ranger District, Cave Creek - located on the Douglas Ranger District, and Mt. Lemmon north of Tucson at 11 day use sites. Log onto the Coronado National Forest Homepage at: www.fs.usda. gov/coronado and follow the link to purchase a Coronado day or annual pass.
Passes for day use are $5 and annual use passes are $20. Each pass purchase will be charged an additional $1.95 convenience fee, said a Forest spokeswoman. Once the transaction is complete, passes may be printed from the purchaser’s home. Day use passes may be ordered in advance for pre-planned outings through on-line purchase, to be printed before the actual visit.
Most national forest system lands are open, free of charge. Some National Forest recreation sites, however, require the purchase of a local Forest Pass. Passes purchased for use of recreation facilities may not cover additional fees, such as those charged in concession or forest service operated campgrounds. (For questions or comments, contact the writer at kathleenvandervoet@gmail.com)
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Cowboy Christmas event supports teen artists by Kathleen Vandervoet
The owners of two Tubac galleries have found a great way to support emerging high school-aged artists and entertain art enthusiasts through the Cowboy Christmas Quick Draw and Art Auction. The fourth annual event held Dec. 13 raised $3,750 that will be used for scholarships and prizes next May at a showing of the work of area high school artists at the Tubac Center of the Arts. The quick draw competition in front of the two galleries gives the 25 artists, who volunteer their talents, about 90 minutes to create a completed work of art while onlookers can watch the process. Next, the artwork is auctioned by a professional auctioneer. The fun concludes with dinner and dance music.
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Interiors, located side by side at on Calle Baca, have been the sponsors for the past four years. Debbie Barrios of Turquoise Tortoise said that many years ago, Susan Walsh of Tubac Territory had organized the Cowboy Christmas fundraiser but had dropped it. Barrios and co-owner Jackie Zeitler became close friends with Walsh and encouraged the return of the program. Barrios said she and Zeitler watched an artists’ quick draw in Prescott several years and thought it would be a great concept in Tubac.
The weather on Dec. 13 created difficulties because it was cold and there was rain or drizzle all day. Barrios said, “Despite everything, it was a success” and the same donation as the prior year is being given to the Hi-Art program at the Tubac Center of the Arts.
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Tubac communiT y cenTer’s neW dance floor geTs people moving by Kathleen Vandervoet
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The community center’s policy is that there is no charge for activities or programs offered there. As a result, those who take classes can make a donation.
ancing offers so much – it’s healthy, it’s fun, it’s fulfilling and it’s a way to make friends. A professional maple dance floor, along with new wall-size mirrors, now enhances one of the classrooms at the Tubac Community Center.
Todd said the floor is valued at $10,000 and she decided to donate it to the nonprofit community center, which also offers her a tax write-off.
Cheryl Todd, who ran Evolution Studio at Plaza de Anza and closed the business recently, said she decided to donate the dance floor to the community.
Classes already under way are Argentine Tango, Tuesdays at 4:30 p.m. for beginners and 5:30 p.m. for intermediates; TRX suspension training, Thursdays at 1 p.m. for beginners and Saturdays at 9:15 a.m.; yoga, Mondays at 6 p.m.
She made arrangements with Jennifer St. John, Santa Cruz County administrative services director, who oversees the community center at 50 Bridge Rd., which is owned by the county.
Scheduled to start Jan. 12 are children’s ballet/tap, Mondays at 3:30 p.m.; adult ballet, Mondays at 2 p.m.; line dance, Mondays at 5 p.m.; and adult tap, Tuesdays at 3 p.m.
The dance floor is sprung, which means it’s lifted slightly from the cement, so it’s much easier on dancers’ knees and joints, Todd said. She’s continued the adult Argentine Tango dance classes that started at the former location and they’re held on Tuesday afternoons. Recently, professional dancer Lacie Ford traveled from Tucson to teach a tango class.
A professional maple dance floor was installed at the Tubac Community Center in November. Students in a recent tango class practice specific steps as they listen to lively music. Photo by Kathleen Vandervoet Additional adult and child dance classes are being formed.
Dr. Jim Derickson, Todd’s husband, teaches TRX strengthening classes in the classroom.
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Tubac’s New Year tradition, "Carey Daniels and Los Otros,” strengthens the community
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Article and photos by Paula Beemer
ll over the world the New Year is celebrated with playful traditions. While some may seem trivial and self-serving like eating a spoonful of lentils at midnight hoping for prosperity, others are much bigger and generous. Such is the case in Tubac, where neighbors and friends gather to play golf to support a non-profit organization.
ice off our shoes and show up for registration that day at 9 a.m.
At 11 a.m. the participants were all in their carts heading to their first hole. At hole number nine, located in front of Stables Restaurant, golfers had the opportunity to bet against professional golfer Kris Hanses, a retired LPGA pro and also a golf teacher at Canoa Ranch and the after-school golf program of Montessori de Santa Cruz.
This tradition began in 2004 when resident and real estate agent Carey Daniels started inviting his neighbors, newcomers and clients to some friendly games of golf. Pretty soon the participation involved them and their friends and the friends of the friends, according to a brief history provided to me by one of the original players and active organizer of the current event, Bob Maurer.
The shot involved a pond populated until then… with happy ducks and an island. The goal was to get a better shot than the pro. A successful play would have given the golfer an instant birdie and a non-successful play could have given the birdies an instant headache!! At approximately 4 p.m. most players gathered for a late lunch and participated at the awards ceremony. Trophies were given to the lowest score, longest drive, best putting and even for the best-dressed golfer. A free golfing class was won by the team with the highest score.
The games became more structured and the group of players turned into “Carey Daniels and Los Otros,” meaning “the others.” In order to add more excitement to these golf outings, Daniels, with the help of Maurer and another resident, Jim Manspeaker, decided to organize a tournament at the Tubac Golf Resort and Spa on New Year’s Day restricting the choice of clubs to only five. Their first tournament was in 2005 with a luncheon afterwards.
The event grew in interest and participation so much that they decided to turn it into a fundraising event that has helped non-profits like the Tubac Fire Department, local food banks, the Veterans Administration Hospital in Tucson, the Tubac Chamber of Commerce’s Tubac Together, and the Tubac Health Care Foundation.
This year’s beneficiary was our local school, Montessori de Santa Cruz. The total raised for them was $4,035 as a result of direct donations, mulligan sales, raffle ticket sales, the silent auction, and beat-the-pro bets, said Maurer. Thursday, Jan. 1, was a cold, frosty morning. Perhaps a warm cup of coffee, the crisp blue color of the sky, the beautiful scenery, the promise of a fun day and the commitment to the cause were enough reasons to kick the
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(Top, left) Golfers enjoy their lunch and the award ceremony after the tournament.
The event’s final ceremony was soon over, but not without first having Laurinda Oswald, parent of former students and member of the Montessori de Santa Cruz’ board of directors, speak to the crowd.
Oswald expressed gratitude and explained the importance of the contribution to the school and how much the students will benefit from it. For more information about this event, call Daniels at (520) 631-3058 or Maurer at (520) 625-6166. Visit the Tubac Villager’s Facebook page www.facebook.com/tubacvillager for more images of this event.
(Bottom, left) Enjoying the ride between holes are Mirna York and Richard York.
(Top, right) Christine Priester ending a successful swing.
(Bottom, right) Griffin Wisdom takes some pointers from his father, Cliff Wisdom on how to beat the pro.
(Middle, right) Kent Niemi calculates his putting.
(Above) At the award ceremony are organizer Jim Manspeaker, left, Montessori de Santa Cruz representative Laurinda Oswald, and organizers Carey Daniels and Bob Maurer.
(Middle, left) At Hole 9, after "attempting to beat the pro" Steve McQueen, left, and Ann McQueen join pro Kris Hansen along with Anne Mygatt and Tim Mygatt.
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The Curious Raven Featuring Original Paintings & Antiques
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he Curious Raven is a gallery that welcomes visitors with unusual and interesting art, antique furniture, jewelry and pottery. You may have to be curious to find the shop – it’s on the Tubac Plaza at 3 Hesselbarth Lane between Plaza Road and Tubac Road. Barbara Podrazik opened the gallery in late October and her own paintings form the backdrop of the shop’s eclectic collections. Her vibrant, bold acrylic art focuses on forest animals and birds.
A lifetime of experience -- “I’ve been in the antique world, give or take, since I was a kid,” she said -- allows her to select and display intriguing aged wooden tables and cabinets.
The two-room shop is cozy and comfortable to visit. “I have a passion for art, antiques and beautiful objects,” she said. Nature takes center stage in her work. Podrazik’s paintings are bright and clear expressions of wildlife. Those paintings are also on a line of greeting cards, and reflect warm colors. “I guess I call my colors more jewel tones. I don’t paint in pastel colors. They’re strong colors.”
Most of her paintings echo the outdoors. “I like all birds and all of nature. I just happen to like ravens because they’re very intelligent and I think they’re very interesting to watch, how they interact with each other and play with each other” while also having a serious aspect, she said.
Melding her interests, the gallery provides a way to feature antique furniture. She “discovered antiques” in Schenectady, N.Y., when she was 15. She and her friend went to
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Salvation Army stores with her friend’s father who was a book collector and dealer. “I started finding interesting things and my friends would say, ‘that’s cool, where did you get that?’”
She’s operated a vintage clothing store and an antiques mall in the past. She’s been an assistant appraiser for an auction house and restored historic homes.
Other items on display are contemporary jewelry, carved folk art wood pieces, twig art, teddy bears, and Mexican pottery from the 1930s and 1940s. “I try to find unique, one of kind, furniture pieces” which includes hand-made crosses
from Mexico.
Podrazik and her husband, Steve, have lived in Tubac for several years and came here from Santa Fe, N.M., where they had an art-related business.
They moved here because it was time for a change in their lives, and “Tubac reminded me of the way Santa Fe used to be,” she said. The Curious Raven is located at 3 Hesselbarth Lane in Tubac. For information, call (505) 577-2013. (Editor's note: The beautiful cover of this month's Tubac Villager is by Barbara Podrazik.)
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Revitalized gallery features fine art, craf ts by Kathleen Vandervoet
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fter a career in publishing, Jen Prill has returned to the artistic vocation she enjoyed in her 20s, creating pottery. To display her work and that of others, she and a co-owner opened Tubac Art and Gifts on Oct. 31.
Prill and Nancy Snope, also an artist, revitalized a twostory building that had been closed for three years. Once inside the spacious, high-ceiling gallery, an attractive display of large paintings and crafts from between 10 to 15 local and regional artists is on view. Jewelry, pottery, glass ornaments, art cards, metal sculpture, home décor, “made in Tubac” gifts and a small year-round Christmas boutique are available in the three-room shop that spans 3,000 square feet.
“I’m really proud of the art we represent,” Prill said. “It is a grouping of local and regional artists coming together. It’s staffed by local artists, so when people come in, they can actually meet an artist and find out about their particular art.”
The paintings bridge an array of styles. “We go from the very meticulous approach to completely abstract,” she said. There’s a separate section in which buyers can choose to have reproductions finished to their liking. They choose the size of the art work, the mat and the frame.
The gallery has been given a name and a large metal sign on the front says “Arielle House.” Prill explained that the building was previously called “Galleria de Tubac” but they weren’t able to purchase the name so decided to select their own.
Before moving to Tubac three years ago, Prill published a magazine and ran a trade show for the aviation industry. She started in the Washington, D.C., area, and later moved the publishing business to Hatch, N.M. She now has a pottery studio in her home and creates hand-built porcelain vases. She’s also started creating ornaments with fired glass, she said.
The owners have more plans to unveil. “We are going to be doing what we call ‘art after dark.’ In the winter, that will be movies, discussion groups. In the summer, we’ll move into classes.”
There’s a patio at the rear of the gallery, reached through two French doors, which they plan to improve and landscape, Prill said. “That will be a nice place to have evening gatherings. We want this to be a place for people to come and have fun and be with each other.” The second floor of the building at 31 Tubac Rd. has a furnished apartment available to rent through VRBO. For information, visit the website at www.tubacartandgifts.com or call (575) 640-6569.
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he Santa Cruz Valley Citizens’ Council (SCVCC) is an organization that I believe has done a great service in representing our community regarding issues that could have changed the character of our northwest Santa Cruz County area and not necessarily for the better. The SCVCC was incorporated in 1984 in order to unite approximately 12 homeowners’ associations to be in a better position to challenge some development and rezoning that was attempting to align the County Supervisors against the community’s desires. These early attempts of undesirable development included a 165 unit, high density apartment complex named “Tubaca Alta,” an “Outlet Mall” west of Exit 34 and a large “sand & gravel” operation also west of I-19. The SCVCC was successful in preventing these projects from taking place and capitalizing on the premise that by unification this group could fight “City Hall” and win.
During the years that followed, the SCVCC has fought and won many more and different types of battles. Most involved undesirable development for our area of Amado, Tubac and Tumacacori which would have required the developers to amend the County’s Comprehensive Plan and subsequently rezone in order to significantly increase the building density in current rural areas as well as along the
Santa Cruz River. The most egregious of these required resolutions to get two separate propositions on the ballot in 2008 in order to overturn the two out of three votes of the County Supervisors (our District 3 Supervisor voted with us) that favored these developers’ plans to build large, variable density projects immediately north and west of Tubac. A separate political action committee was formed to meet this challenge and raise the considerable funding necessary to campaign against them. When the ballots were tallied, approximately 70 per cent of Santa Cruz County voted NO on Propositions 400 & 401 against these developments. Fortunately, as previously mentioned, Santa Cruz County has a Comprehensive Plan that separates the entire County into six character areas with each having definitive guidelines to be used for future land use and development in their respective communities. The Comprehensive Plan has been approved and adopted by the Board of Supervisors. However, the Comprehensive Plan does not change existing zoning that may have been in place before the plan was written and this is a potential concern to the SCVCC in that some future development may not conform to our character area guidelines and community desires. For example, our character area expressly states that future growth should be similar in style to the residences, shops, restaurants,
small inns and local markets that currently exist and not toward “big box” stores, chain/fast food restaurants, auto/truck stops, etc. that exist in more urbanized areas. The SCVCC isn’t against growth/ development that fits the Comprehensive Plan and as an organization has supported several well planned residential and commercial developments.
The SCVCC was successful in opposing a high power electric transmission line (150 foot height) in transiting our valley and forever changing the view shed. We also were successful in obtaining a grant for approximately one million dollars plus a low interest loan to provide funding for a required arsenic treatment facility that otherwise would have increased water bills significantly for ratepayers of Arizona American Water (AAW). Currently we are intervening on behalf of many in the Tubac community over a proposed rate increase by EPCOR Water who purchased AAW. This isn’t the first time the SCVCC has fought for the community against rate increases. Back in the late 1980’s, the SCVCC opposed Citizen’s Utilities’ proposal to raise the average monthly water bill from $10.25 to $17.93! The I-19 Border Patrol checkpoint has become more or less a permanent fixture just north of Exit 40 ever since moving south from the Aqua Linda exit several years ago and from being a roving
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checkpoint prior to that. Many people don’t realize that in 1994 the Border Patrol announced that they planned to build a permanent check point station on I-19 near Amado at a cost of $700,000. This idea was immediately met with opposition from the City of Nogales, the Santa Cruz County and Tubac Chambers of Commerce, Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors, ADOT and the SCVCC. All these groups felt that the control should be at the border, not twenty plus miles north. The SCVCC has taken basically the same position now and opposes multi-million dollar funding from taxpayers to build a permanent interior checkpoint on I-19 that basically would be similar to a large port of entry checkpoint at the border. The funding and manpower required could be utilized to better secure the border and more effectively interdict illegal crossing activity there versus trying to intercept illegal activity over thousands of square miles north of the border. There are certainly arguments regarding the effectiveness of interior checkpoints and the effect of checkpoints on many issues such as public safety, local economies, etc. In 2006, the SCVCC financed a University of Arizona study on incorporation to determine if Tubac and possibly the surrounding communities of Amado and Tumacacori would benefit from self-government. The study results pointed to an economic plus for Tubac at the time but there were still several arguments against incorporation based on issues such as police protection, road maintenance, possible sale tax increases and whether or not a viable and dedicated city council would stay in place over time. After several
“town hall” meetings it was evident that overwhelming approval did not exist. Given the subsequent economic downturn, it was a good thing that incorporation was not pursued; possibly in the future it could be, but who knows when at this point. One conclusion pointed out in the study was the fact that an unincorporated community like Tubac could benefit greatly from a non-governmental organization such as the SCVCC to effectively represent community interests by speaking as a collective voice at the County, State and Federal levels. Currently, the SCVCC has over 400 members and in addition to being the largest community organization in Santa Cruz County, has effectively proven itself as a responsible organization whose views and positions are respected and carry weight in governmental decisions. The SCVCC website is: www.yourscvcc.org and I urge all of you who live in one of our seven districts to join at $15 per person or $25 per two-person household. The districts extend from the County line at Amado to the southern boundary of Tumacacori and are depicted on the website. The SCVCC is a 501 (C) (4) non-profit and non-political organization whose primary mission is to inform and educate its members as to local and regional issues and to express the views of the members regarding such issues. We meet the third Monday of each month at 9:00 a.m. at the Tubac Community Center, 50 Bridge Road, Tubac from September through May. I think you will find the meetings not only informative but beneficial in working toward solving issues that affect our community’s future.
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by Vincent Pinto autumn leaves that rapidly change gold and/or crimson. The leaves turn when the fruits are ready to be eaten and require a seed dispersal mechanism. Enter our fruit-eating birds who, seeing the bright leaves decked far below them while in flight, descend readily to their feast.
ow that Winter is in full swing it is a prime time to enjoy some of our many predominantly fruit-eating birds. Many, though by no means all, of our insect-eating avian species have long-since departed for even warmer climes and finer dining. Further, some birds that focus more on invertebrates during warmer months now turn more frugivorous. Finding, watching, and learning about Winter’s fruit-eating bird guild is challenging, informative, and fun. Perhaps my personal favorite among these diet-related birds are the traveling troubadours of the group - Cedar Waxwings. Despite their name, these slick-looking birds do not eat Cedar at all, as no true Cedars (Cedrus sp.) occur in all of North America! Instead they derive their label from eating the cones - often erroneously called berries - of Junipers. The predominant Juniper occurring in the Eastern U.S. is Eastern Red Cedar, whose own confusing name led to the equally mystifying moniker of our Waxwings. As for the word Waxwing, it relates to the tips of both the secondary wing and tail feather tips, which are so brightly and smoothly colored yellow and/or orange that they appear to have been dipped in sealing wax of those very hues. Our second North American species - a rare vagrant to Arizona - is the aptly named Bohemian Waxwing, as it too is very much a wanderer in search of fruit. All the world houses only 3 - 4 Waxwing species, depending upon which authority you ask. Cedar Waxwings do not breed within the Sky islands region, but they annually migrate here in search of Winter’s fruit and berry bounty. They reproduce within an area encompassing the northern twothirds or so of the U.S. as well as southern Canadian provinces. They are hardly scarce in other words available for all to enjoy within the vast majority of our continent. At least in their wintering haunts, however, they are highly nomadic - here today and gone tomorrow. The same habitat that hosted them last Winter may
The fruits of all these species - fatty or sugary - have also evolved seeds that not only mostly survive the digestive tracts of birds, but which also require them in order to germinate properly! Have you ever wondered why you often can find a few young Hackberry or Juniper trees being nursed or protected under a much larger tree, such as a mature Velvet Mesquite. Oft times it is due to a bird having landed in the taller tree, defecating the seeds of the future nurslings into a favorable environment. entirely lack them for long stretches the next. Much of this is driven by the actual presence or absence of fruit in a given area. Within appropriate Waxwing habitat in the Sky Islands this is mostly driven by precipitation patterns. Abundant or at least sufficient moisture can lead to banner years of fruiting across a wide range of shrubs and trees in our region. Witness the mostly excellent monsoons of 2014 and the resultant heavy fruiting of a number of woody species. Current crops of Sky Islands fruit include: Netleaf Hackberry, Mock Buckthorn, One-seed Juniper, Alligator Juniper, Poison Ivy, and Mesquite or Desert Mistletoe. These fruits fall into 2 main categories - those rich in sugars and those dominated by lipids or fats. The former provide toothsome treats to birds and humans alike and include the Hackberries, Canyon Grapes, and Mock Buckthorns. Lipid-rich fruits include Poison Ivy, Canyon Creeper, and the Mistletoes. While we may savor the sweeter species of fruits, birds often favor the fat-laden ones. This relationship between frugivorous birds and some of their dietary staples has co-evolved over millennia. In fact some plants actively advertise their fruity fare to flying foragers. Poison Ivy, for example, produces Foliar fruit flags in the form of colorful
Once they find a suitable food-rich habitat, Cedar Waxwings may linger for many days readily consuming as wide a variety of species as they can. Their ability to to eat Juniper fruit is impressive, as the volatile oils in the flesh are somewhat toxic. One Cedar Waxwing behavior I have yet to witness in the wild, yet which is well documented is the altruistic sharing of fruit within a flock. Observers have seen one bird pick fruit, forgo eating it, and pass it down a line of tightly perched Waxwings until one finally ingests it! This speaks to the integrity of the flock, who travel together, are in frequent communication with their cohorts, and fly in unison like an aerial school of fish. Waxwing vocalizations are light, lispy, and highpitched. They may go undetected at first until finally you sense a frequent sound that is roaming the area you yourself are exploring. Finally, your eyes light upon a flock of say 20 - 30 Cedar Waxwings in search of food. Communication not only keeps Waxwing flocks coherent, but also helps with predator avoidance. Key consumers of Waxwings include Falcons - particularly Merlins, Sharpshinned Hawks, Copper’s Hawks. Even Common Grackles - not found in the Sky Islands - consume
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Waxwings. Being in a sizable flock helps diminish the odds that you will be the bird nailed by one of these or any number of other predators. The selfish flock indeed! Joining the fruit-feating Waxwings are a number of other bird species with which they may temporarily consort. Of late I have seen Cedar Waxwings feeding with or near both Eastern and Western Bluebirds. The more eyes and ears, the better to both find food and avoid predation, all the while competing against each other. Both Bluebird species seem to exhibit the same wandering instincts as Waxwings - here and there, then nowhere! Much less common are our Phainopeplas, whose crests and overall size suggest genetic affinities with Waxwings. In fact, many authorities claim that the Waxwing family and the Silky Flycatcher family are indeed related. Phainopeplas by far prefer to eat Mistletoe fruit of various species, though they will resort to other species as needs and desires dictate. Northern Mockingbirds are the bully boys of the frugivorous birds in the Sky Islands. They not only aggressively defend Winter foraging territories against their own species, but also try to repel other bird species. Their antics are well worth noting when you run across them in the field.
There are other fruit eaters lurking out there as you read. Furtive Hermit Thrushes blend in well to the dull ground color, as they search for food. Townsend’s Solitaires are here and there - often alone and sometimes in small groups - competing with other Thrushes. So too are their relatives, our beloved American Robins, who especially favor stream-side and swampy areas in our area. Sage Thrashers enjoy Juniper fruit almost as much as Waxwings it seems, albeit as lone birds normally. Even Verdins get in on the act, for despite their diminutive size they will at least eat the flesh off of such fruits as Netleaf Hackberries. leaving the seeds uneaten. Witnessing this once in Catalina State Park I was once again reminded of the vital role that Winter fruit-bearing plants play in our local ecology. Afterwards I got in on the act myself, enjoying handfuls of this wild treat, without providing the desired germination benefits on this particular occasion. Naturalist and Wildlife Biologist Vincent Pinto & his wife, Claudia, Run RAVENS- WAY WILD JOURNEYS - devoted to protecting the biodiversity of the Sky Islands Region. They run a wide variety of Nature Adventures and Conservation Initiatives in our region. www.ravensnatureschool.com 3
Images: (Top of facing page from left) ONE SEED JUNIPER, NETLEAF HACKBERRY, MOCK BICKTORN, (Facing page, inset) CEDAR WAXWINGS. (This Page, above) PHAINOPEPLA, NORTHERN MOCKING BIRD. Photographs by Vincent Pinto
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RaGaZZi “INTERNATIONAL CUISINE” by Jennifer Bek, R.N., CHHC
As a vegetarian moving to Tubac 10 years ago, I soon found it was really difficult to eat at local restaurants and find anything on the menu more than a salad, some side-dishes or possibly a cheese burrito. I’m happy to report that things have changed! Now it seems that since so many people are requiring dairy-free or gluten-free dishes, eating vegetarian is no longer difficult. This article is one of a monthly series on the vegetarian menu options at our local restaurants.
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lthough the Tubac location is new, a Ragazzi restaurant has been in Green Valley for a number of years. According to their website, owner Jorge Leon and Chef Juan J. Herrera first opened restaurants in Nogales and Tucson but eventually settled in Green Valley when opening Ragazzi Tratoria. Tubac manager, Victor Huacuja, explained that last year they decided to expand and open a restaurant here to serve not only Tubac but also Nogales and Rio Rico. Currently, the menu is the same at both locations, but a special menu will soon be added for Tubac diners with more of an international cuisine.
really good and quite different. The eggplant slices took the place of the usual lasagna noodles so it was like a little tower of delicious eggplant with the sauce, cheese and spinach between the layers. We also ordered the Capellini con Aglio e Pomodoro (sautéed with basil, tomatoes and fresh garlic) and asked that some vegetables be added. This, too, was delicious and a great dish for anyone avoiding dairy. The grated Parmesan cheese we added at the table was optional. Another diner in our party ordered the Ravioli della Casa, which was lobster the evening we were there. It was not only a beautiful plate, but really tasty. (The Ravioli may change daily.)
... Huacuja was quick to point out that ragazzi will always prepare something special for anyone wanting to eat vegetarian. They have many veggie options on their menu, but they are happy to change them in any way to meet the needs of diners.
When I explained the purpose of my visit was to identify the vegetarian options on the menu, Huacuja was quick to point out that Ragazzi will always prepare something special for anyone wanting to eat vegetarian. They have many veggie options on their menu, but they are happy to change them in any way to meet the needs of diners. I decided to try the Eggplant Lasagna on the dinner menu and it was
Dinners come with a choice of soup or salad. Minestrone is the standard soup, although sometimes Cream of Tomato Bisque or Mushroom may be available. For dessert we tried Flan Rustico, Panna Cotta and the Cannoli. All three were wonderful and artistically served.
Lunch was a similar menu but offered even more pasta dishes that were vegetarian. Even the pasta with meat sauce could be ordered with a vegetarian sauce. For an appetizer our table ordered the Spicy Calamari, a platter that easily served four and had a “cream sauce with a kick.” For entrees we tried the Eggplant Parmigiana (excellent) and the Linguini con Aglio e Oil (sautéed with garlic, parsley and olive oil.) I asked for veggies on this dish and it came with broccoli and asparagus on top. This delicious
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dish would meet the criteria for a vegan meal if you pass on the grated Parmesan. The Cream of Tomato Bisque had a sharp robust flavor. Everyone at the table had a taste and agreed it was quite special. A diner at our table also ordered the Ravioli della Casa, which was cheese on this day -- another work of art on the plate. The garlic bread is crisp, thick and scrumptious. If you are avoiding bread, don’t let it come to your table – you won’t be able to pass it up! In addition to the lovely dining room, there is a good-sized bar with stools and some cozy round tables in the bar area. I met some friends there for a quick dinner of salad and appetizers, which was a chance to try some of the specialty drinks and wines. Once the weather is warmer, the patio is also a lovely place to dine. Chef Juan A. Herrera is the son of head chef, Juan J. Herrera from the Green Valley Ragazzi Tratoria. Son Juan, with his father’s guidance, started cooking when he was young and ended up studying at the Le Cordon Bleu culinary school in the Phoenix area. After graduation, he worked in Phoenix at a French restaurant until the call came to be the chef at Ragazzi’s in Tubac.
images: (facing page, clockwise from left) capellini with added vegetables, cheese ravioli, creamy Tomato bisque soup, eggplant lasagna, lobster ravioli, linguini with vegetables.
This page: (Top) spicy calamari. (bottom) dessert! photos by Jen bek
We met friends who were also dining there on all our visits to Ragazzi’s, and all seemed pleased with their selections and the atmosphere. The restaurant’s elegant décor and the black tablecloths with white napkins make the dining room appear quite dramatic. All the dishes are plated with an artistic flare that ties in with the décor. Tubac is a town where eating out is a way of life, and we’re always happy to see a “new kid on the block” that offers great food, a comfortable ambiance and friendly service. Ragazzi’s meets all the criteria. I think they are here to stay.
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hope F loaTs by Carol St. John
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here are you on life’s topsy- turvy scale? Is your cup half-full or quite the opposite? Does it make any difference whether you are twenty or eighty when you ask yourself such questions?
Physical life for me is more than fifty percent over. At least I would hope so. I don’t think Byron Reese’s polemic on eliminating death is necessarily a positive supposition.* (Of course I may have at twenty! ) As it is, I am amazed that my cells keep getting replaced without a re-order form and my organs are cooperating with the turnovers. I am grateful I have a brain that continues to seek new ideas and remains hungry for information. Of course, now I’ve learned that it is not just my brain that hungers. Every cell in my body is in collusion with every other cell and they all want in on the unfolding mystery of life.** And life is surely mysterious.
Powerful electron microscopes prove we are not solids at all. That everything about us is in a state of flux. Atoms, the fundamental structure of all things, are invisible, challenging classical science and landing us in the quandary
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of quantum physics. If we are pure energy and every cell in our bodies is at the effect of our thoughts and stimuli; wouldn’t it stand to reason that our attitudes are more important than all the cure-alls in the world?
sessions in the federal courthouse in Tucson and were turned away from a deportation trial in Eloy..
Last fall a peace event took place in Aspen, Colorado with 25 participants of varied backgrounds and authority from around the world. They drew on statistical studies, experience and academic knowledge to explore the world’s potential for peaceful co-existence. The outcome was a shared belief that the world could reach a peaceful state in one hundred years. What impressed me most were the minds that could foresee such a future, and who came together to charge the air with their intentions. They say, If you can imagine it, it is possible.
As we begin the year 2015 I think of the promise of inventions, the challenges we have met, and the consciousness that is rising. I think of people being allowed to be themselves, of my nation making room for others with new dreams that build our culture. I think of the efforts being made to make the world safer and greener in the face of imminent changes. I love the fact that nations are working together to solve problems that only years ago would have prompted full-scale war. I see advancements in medicine, in science, in making the workplace more positive. Parents are working harder at parenting, educational systems are working hard to fill in the gaps, and there is still so much to do so we are compelled to carry on.
My role in this immersion program was to use art o further awaken their awareness of Choosing what to believe in makes a difference. the power of cooperation and the impact one If I had thought I couldn’t ride a bike, I would culture can have upon another. In a landscape never have learned. If I was told art was a waste as old as ours layered with migrating cultures, of time, I would probably have denied myself I thought a wall mural of layers s of paint that joy. If I believed I was unlovable would would exemplify the influences upon the region I have set myself apart? And isn’t this just as over time. The murals began with personal relevant to the world? If we accept and indeed logos and evolved into new pattern of shapes preach that peace is not possible, it won’t and colors. With one idea super- imposed happen--not because it can’t--but because it on another the result was an art piece worth will take positive actions to end war as a means saving. And that’s us! We are an amalgam of of solving differences. It is time to end this all that was and all that is, bi-products of time terrible modus operandi. and a myriad of cultures.
During the first week of January, I entertained a group of graduate students from the International Studies Program at Boston College. They hailed from such diverse places as Nigeria, Australia and Wisconsin. They were here for an intensive course on Mexican-US border issues, investigating issues of justice and injustice. To learn, they visited ranches on the border, went to Mexico to feed the migrants, met with Border Patrol, and walked the wall from both sides. They stood in respect at the memorial for the fourteen year old who was shot through the fence by an American border guard. They observed streamlining
That techie visionary, Mark Zuckerman , wants us all on Facebook. What a great idea! The world is connected in ways it has never been before. We won’t be able to deny with whom we share our air and water and dreams. We can grow in compassion as we understand the common needs and wants of others, and can no longer pretend it is just about us. Yes. From this perspective, surely, my cup is half-full.
*Read Byron Reese, Infinite Progress: How the Internet and Technology Will End Ignorance, Disease Poverty, Hunger and War **Read Lipton’s Biology of Belief.
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The Tubac Historical Society research library in a separate room at the community center has a large collection of books, maps, magazines, pamphlets and other material, including some that is quite rare.
Volunteers are transcribing oral history of local residents. They also respond Enjoying their time together at a recent Thursday lunch at the Tubac Community Center, are, from left, Fumiko Montoya, Eva to requests from authors and Rodriguez, Yolanda Alvarez, Beatrice Contreras, Licha Martan from researchers working on private or government and Ruth DeGreen. Photo by Kathleen Vandervoet projects.
A free lending program of medical equipment such as walkers, wheelchairs, crutches, canes and bathroom and shower aids, is located there.
The community center is between the village shopping area and the Tubac Golf Resort and is reached by taking Bridge Road east from the I-19 Frontage Road. The Thursday lunch program is headed by Willie Armijo and others who lend a hand. Participants are asked to donate $3 each. In past years, food was provided by the state-funded Area Agency on Aging but that ended in July. Now, Armijo said, the participants have come up with various ways so that they enjoy each other’s company during a weekly lunch.
Armijo also visits the Amado Food Bank and picks up extra produce, bread and other items. Those are given out on Thursdays at 1 p.m. following the lunch. He can deliver food to homes of some qualified individuals. The community center has a 2001 van which Armijo, a volunteer for the past 13 years, drives to help people without other means of transportation to get to medical appointments. Donations are accepted to help with insurance and maintenance, he said. As well, the Tubac Rotary Club assists.
The Tubac branch of the Nogales-Santa Cruz County Public Library is open Mondays through Fridays from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. There are fiction and non-fiction books, a children’s section, and books on DVD. Patrons can request a specific title and it will be delivered to the library from another county branch or any library in the state. The library has wifi and a computer for patrons to use at no charge.
Two volunteers are cataloging all of the THS collections for the on-line resource library. Researchers can access what currently has been input by going to the THS website (which is being updated) at ths-tubac.org and clicking “Online Catalog.” The research library is open on Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., or by appointment, and the phone number is 398-2020.
The Community Center is owned by Santa Cruz County. The board of directors of the Tubac Community Center Foundation, headed by President Chuck Gruneisen, meets regularly and works with the county on maintenance and on improvements.
The first use of the building was as a public school for students in grades 1-8 when it was built and opened in 1964. The Santa Cruz Valley Unified School District No. 35 decided to sell it in the late 1990s as the school district’s population grew significantly in Rio Rico, while it remained static in Tubac, Tumacácori and Amado.
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A group of local residents lobbied the County Board of Supervisors to buy the buildings and the land around them, which took place in 1998. The county keeps some of its road equipment secured behind a fence on the property’s south side. For information on anything occurring at the community center, call 398-1800.
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A celebration of birding in Tubac by Kathleen Vandervoet
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ens of thousands of migratory birds which fly north through Tubac and Southern Arizona bring in their wake hundreds, and possibly thousands, of bird watchers. New special activities with the title of “Tubac Takes Flight” are planned this spring to enhance that interest.
be installed on the Anza Trail the week of March 1. Flores said the project has been embraced elsewhere. “It brings together a diverse collection from the community.” She anticipates that in Tubac, there will be “a lot of really rich themes to address.”
For those who enjoy getting outdoors on walking paths, poetry boxes celebrating birds will be part of a public art installation along the Anza Trail which parallels the Santa Cruz River.
Organizations supporting the project are the Tubac Center of the Arts, the Anza Trail Coalition, Tubac Presidio State Historic Park, Tumacácori National Historical Park, the Tubac Golf Resort and Spa and local galleries and businesses.
The Tubac Center of the Arts will feature an exhibit of bird-themed art from March 13 to April 26. It’s titled “Arte de Avian” and artists can apply online until Jan. 21 at www.callforentry.org.
To schedule a group information session with Ana Flores, call Peyton at (952) 201-4995. To participate in a public information session at the Tubac Center of the Arts, call (520) 398-2371 for details. A website, www.poetryofthewild.com, gives details about the project in other communities.
“Poetry of the Wild” invites the public out for a walk to see their world anew through the perspectives of poets and artists. The poetry boxes – small, handmade vessels often made of recycled materials -- combine art and poetry and serve as a catalyst for exploring towns. Interested people are invited to find the boxes which will be sited in March and April as a network on mapped trails, read the poems and respond in the public journals contained in each.
Rhode Island-based artist Ana Flores is heading the project and information sessions are scheduled for Jan. 8, Jan. 10 and Jan. 13. Other communities in Connecticut, Rhode Island and Colorado have already participated in similar projects led by Flores. People are stepping forward showing their interest in making the boxes. Part of the outreach is word of mouth, said Nancy Peyton 7 Camino Otero
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Poems can be written by experienced or firsttime writers, of any age, Flores said. “They have ranged from age 6 to 80” in the past.
The completed poetry boxes will be delivered to the Tubac Center of the Arts by Feb. 27 and will
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TUBAC CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Happy New Year!
As we look toward the New Year we are launching a new media initiative, Tubac is starting its own currency! Dug out of the depths of history is the little-known fact that in the 1850's the Heintzelman Mining Company of Tubac created their own script for use in the community. Today Tubac is replicating that script, naming it "Bolero Dinero" and launching a global social media campaign. Visitors to the Tubac Chamber Facebook page will be encouraged to "Like" it, their names recorded, and then they can come to Tubac (Presidio or the Art Center) and receive a "Bolero Dinero", the value of which will vary from shop to shop. The campaign is in the initial stages – watch for launch updates on the Chamber website, tubacaz.com and on our facebook page.
It’s almost time again for our annual February festival. 2015 marks the 56th Annual Tubac Festival of the Arts. This year the event takes place February 4th through the 8th, 10 am to 5 pm daily. 175 participants from around the country will exhibit a range of artwork from fine painting and sculpture to fun and functional ceramics, skillfully crafted wood and leatherworks and shimmering glass. Visitors will also see photography, unique jewelry, artful clothing and mixed media works. The festival poster is eagerly awaited each year; this year’s poster competition winner is James Lee of Las Vegas with his entry, “Quail Couple with Buried Treasures”. Look for the poster booth at the festival and get your 2015 poster!
Festival attendees will find several parking lots both in and adjacent to the event. Throughout the festival, free trolley service takes visitors to and from the parking lots and around Tubac village. The horse-drawn carriages delight attendees of all ages.
The food court offers a variety of ethnic and regional foods including Greek, Asian and Southwestern cuisine. Also on hand will be festival favorites such as burgers, corn dogs, curly fries, funnel cakes, ice cream, kettle corn and fresh squeezed lemonade. New this year will be gourmet pizza available by the slice as well as a new Frybread vendor from New Mexico. Visitors can take home treats including handmade caramel apples, spices, salsas, honey, roasted nuts, garlic specialties, jams and jellies.
Admission is free. Parking is $8 per car, all parking proceeds benefit local nonprofit organizations.
The Chamber is in need of volunteers. We could use help in the office to greet visitors and we need volunteers for the February Festival, where volunteers will staff the information booth, help with artists' check-in and be booth sitters for the artists. Please contact the Chamber office at 520.398.2704 or email assistance@tubacaz.com and we will be happy to provide more information. Upcoming dates to note:
Chamber Mixer, Thursday, January 8, 2015 at Dos Corozones
Annual Meeting and Board Elections, Wednesday, January 21, 2015, 6:00 PM, Tubac Community Center
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THE ART OF HEALTH by Jennifer Bek, R.N., CHHC
Cancer and Nutrition
While watching my grandmother suffer with cancer, I decided at age 12 that I wanted to be a nurse. I sat at her bedside in the hospital while the nurses tried to make her comfortable as they cared for her, and I knew then that I wanted to be just like those nurses. Although I didn’t act on that dream after high school, the dream didn’t die. After marrying and having three children, I enrolled in a Registered Nursing program. Two decades after my grandmother’s painful experience with cancer, I was taking care of cancer patients myself, offering care and comfort to them as they struggled with their disease.
Having recently watched a number of good friends fight battles with cancer, it’s amazing to me that we have so many new ways of treating the symptoms of this disease but so little focus is put on cause and prevention. And sometimes the treatments themselves are painful and life shortening.
Many physicians, who are looking at the causes of cancer, describe it as a “disease of the immune system.” With both a personal and professional interest in learning more about cancer prevention, I took two courses on the subject last year from the Arizona Center for Integrative Medicine, Dr. Andrew Weil’s program at the University of Arizona. Dr. Weil believes that a “major part of cancer treatment and prevention is proper nutrition.” The research sited in both courses as well as other places definitely supports this theory, so I plan to share some of the dietary suggestions for strengthening the immune system in these monthly articles. Sometimes dietary changes are simple things that don’t require “giving up” favorite foods but simply finding a healthier substitute. There are, however, definitely foods that contain known carcinogens that should be avoided and other foods that should be added to the diet or eaten in larger quantities. I’ll suggest some changes that will make moving to a more nutritious diet easy.
As a health coach, I find most people THINK they eat lots of vegetables, but few of us really do eat enough. Broccoli, spinach, kale, collard greens, bok choy, romaine and watercress all contain some protein and an assortment of anti-oxidents. In addition to fiber, leafy salad greens contain magnesium, iron and calcium as well as anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer properties. SO MUCH HEALTHY STUFF IN ONE BOWL!
To increase your veggie consumption, start with eating an extra large (double your usual serving) salad every day. You can add things like broccoli, cauliflower, kale and cabbage to get more cruciferous veggies. Also add toppings like avocado, garbanzo or kidney beans, sunflower seeds, pine nuts, organic Feta or sliced hardboiled egg. In addition to salads, eat one or two servings a day of steamed or roasted veggies (not counting white potatoes). Another great way to stop the unhealthy snacking and increase veggies in your diet is to make a raw veggie tray your daily appetizer of choice. No need to stop the munching . . . just munch on healthy options!
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Two of these easy, but important, dietary changes that can be made include reducing the intake of toxins and increasing the intake of green and cruciferous vegetables.
Reducing your intake of toxins means reading labels and avoiding processed foods that are loaded with chemicals. When it comes to eating more vegetables, this means buying organic, especially for leafy greens. To help with this, check out www.ewg.org/ dirty_dozen or download the phone application “Dirty Dozen.” This will list the things you should always buy organic and the “Clean Fifteen” items that do not need to be organic. Avoiding pesticides has become more important than ever because as the “super bugs” appear in plants from all the spraying, the pesticides get stronger and there is more frequent spraying of the crops.
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BALSAMIC VINEGARETTE
Salad dressings are often loaded with bad oils, sugar and unpronounceable ingredients, so I recommend you make your own. Dressings are incredibly easy to make so I am including a couple as the recipes for this month. Make the salad of your choice with LOTS of greens and add LOTS of healthy toppings. Whereas these diet changes are recommended for an anti-cancer diet, they are also choices that are helpful in avoiding heart disease, diabetes and many other debilitating diseases.
ARUGULA & BEET SALAD WITH SESAME GINGER DRESSING Dressing Ingredients: 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar 1/4 cup olive oil 3 tsp. Braggs (Liquid Aminos) or Tamari Soy Sauce 3 tsp. honey (more if you want it sweeter) 1/2 tsp. fresh lemon juice 1 tsp. minced ginger 1/2 tsp. crushed garlic 3 tsp. sesame seeds Salad Ingredients: Organic arugula Cooked, sliced beets Small amount Feta or goat cheese (crumbled) Pecan halves (roasted or raw) Instructions
Put all dressing ingredients (except the sesame seeds) in a blender and pulse a few times to mix or shake in jar vigorously. Add sesame seeds and shake well (or pulse lightly once or twice) Add the dressing to the arugula and put beets, cheese and pecans on top before serving
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YOGA
with Kathy Edds
Whenever I am thinking my life is not right or my internal vision gets skewed, I resolve the problem by going upside down.
There is nothing quite like an inversion to change my viewpoint for the day. There is one thing in our life that continually drags us down even when we are feeling pretty good; gravity. We work and walk, stand and sit while it weighs us down. We sag, the blood pumping through our circulatory system falters, and one day the heart gives up. Or the varicose veins begin to bother us. Upend yourself, use gravity to change the flow of things. David Coulter, Ph.D. wrote, “If you can remain in an inverted posture for just 3 to 5 minutes, the blood will not only drain quickly to the heart, but tissue fluids will flow more efficiently into the veins and lymph channels of the lower extremities and of the abdominal and pelvic organs, facilitating a healthier exchange of nutrients and wastes between cells and capillaries.”
Systems in the body that are positively influenced by inversions are cardiovascular, lymphatic, nervous, and endocrine. Turning upside down keeps fluids moving towards the heart. This system is known as “venous return.” If you run or do aerobics, you have to work really hard to get the circulation of blood down to your feet and back. Running and aerobics are good, but a nice inversion does the job as well. Blood also infuses the upper lobes of the lungs, giving us a better oxygen to blood exchange. Results are healthier lung tissue. Going upside down also brings freshly oxygenated blood to the brain and its sensory organs. Despite these wonderful things, high blood pressure is a contraindication for inversions. Still, a brief legs-up-the-wall pose could begin to change this problem. As in all yoga asana (poses), the person doing the posture is the best judge of how it affects them. Inversions also help the lymph system kick start waste removal more efficiently and bring fluid balance to the body. This stimulation of the lymph system also strengthens the immune system, not to mention easing
fatigue, varicose veins and edema. Remember that old prescription “put your feet up?” It works. I have read so many articles on the benefits of inverting and, many articles about how poses that take you upside down are “dangerous.” Headstand (Sīrsāsana) comes directly to mind, but if it is learned properly and you are coached and instructed by a knowledgeable teacher, then the benefits grow as you lengthen your time in the pose. There are still people and times when a headstand is not appropriate. “Maybe later” is a good way to think about inverting if you have particular physical issues that could be worsened by standing on your head. Practice the yogic tenet of ahimsa (nonviolence or compassion), when determining what your body can do on any particular day. And, discuss it with a qualified yoga instructor.
There are other upending poses that are not as dangerous as a headstand, although I am sure many of my students think otherwise. One favorite is handstand (Adho Mukha Vrksāsana). You are upside down on your hands! No pressure on your neck and shoulders and empowering as well. Yes, it is an arm balance, but truly an inversion. It does the same work in many ways as headstand. Unfortunately, staying in a handstand for more than 3 minutes could be challenging. Another favorite is shoulder stand (Sarvāngāsana). This pose is more accessible to many students particularly with the correct use of props and instruction. I would never encourage any beginning student to do inversions, but as strength and flexibility increase with practice, even students that have been practicing a short while can do inversions safely. Like all the yoga asana, it is about consciousness and a strong physiological connection to yourself. Some days I go into a headstand and know immediately that I am not going to stay there. Other days, it is nectar. Practicing with wisdom and compassion is the sign of a competent yogi. If you approach these poses with respect and awareness you will reap their rewards.
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February 19, 6-8:30pm - Old Pueblo Archaeology Center’s “Third Thursday Food for Thought” dinner presentation. Guests may select and purchase their own dinners from the restaurant’s menu. There is no entry fee but donations will be requested to benefit Old Pueblo’s educational efforts. Because seating is limited in order for the program to be in compliance with the Fire Code, those wishing to attend must call 520-798-1201 and must have their reservations confirmed before 5 p.m. Wednesday February 18. February 20, 10am-12noon - Walking Tours of Old Town Tubac. Tour limited to 20; reservations requested, 520-398-2252 or info@TubacPresidio.org. February 20 - “The Process of Making Pottery” free presentation by Ron Carlos and Jacob Butler; part of the Arizona SciTech Festival’s“The Science of Pottery: Archaeological Research and Modern Examples” lecture series at the Pueblo Grande Museum, 4619 E. Washington St., Phoenix. This lecture by Pima-Maricopa potter Ron Carlos and Onk Akimel O’Odham artist Jacob Butler will explore the many facets of a Native American pottery-making process. For more information visit azscitechfest.org. February 21, 8:30am-3:30pm - “White Tank Mountains Petroglyphs of Waterfall Canyon & Mesquite Canyon” guided archaeological site tour with Allen Dart for Recreation Centers of Sun City West in White Tank Mountain Regional Park, 20304 W. White Tank Mountain Road, Waddell, Arizona. $35 fee includes park entry fee. Archaeologist Allen Dart guides this tour to see hundreds of ancient petroglyphs in the 30,000-acre White Tank Mountain Regional Park west of Phoenix. Tour includes a 3-hour walk along the 2.5-mile-roundtrip, fairly flat Waterfall Canyon-Black Rock Loop Trail to see and photograph dozens of Archaic and Hohokam petroglyphs then an afternoon hike to three petroglyph sites with Archaic and Hohokam rock art in a 3-hour, 2.5-mile-roundtrip hike along the Mesquite Canyon trail. Bring your own picnic lunch and water, wear comfortable hiking shoes. Register for the tour online at www.rcscw.com (click on the EXPLORE tab in left-hand column). For more information about registration contact Tamra Stark at 623-544-6194 or tamra.stark@rcscw.com in Sun City West; for information about the activity subject matter contact Allen Dart at Tucson telephone 520-798-1201 or adart@oldpueblo.org. February 21, 9am-3pm - Green Valley Genealogical Society's Annual Seminar - "GENEALOGY and THE LAW" by Judy Russell. TOPICS: "That First Trip to the Courthouse: Not everything is available online". How to prepare, what to expect, what to ask for, and how to be sure you'll be welcomed back are explored in this lecture. "Don't Forget the Ladies – A Genealogist's Guide to Women and the Law". In early America, women were relegated to “protected” – second-class – status. Understanding how they were treated under the law provides clues to finding their identities today. "From Blackstone to the Statutes at Large – How Knowing the Law Makes Us Better Genealogists". To understand why our ancestors' did what they did, we need to understand the law that governed their lives in so many ways. "Beyond X and Y -- The Promise and Pitfalls of Autosomal DNA Testing". Learn more about this exciting addition to the toolkit of 21st century genealogists. The seminar fee is $35 for members, $40 for non-members. Bring your own lunch or add $10 for a box lunch (choices will be on our web site). Coffee and registration from 8:30 to 9:00. Registration is required, by February 7. www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~azgvgs/ Questions may be directed to Linda Hanson at (520)396-3701 (e-mail: hanson_24013@)msn.com). February 21, 11am-3pm - Frontier Printing Press Demonstrations. Professional printer and teacher James Pagels demonstrates the Washington Hand Press used to print Arizona’s first newspaper in 1859 and answers questions about hand press printing, type setting, and other aspects of this marvel of industrial engineering. Included with park admission $5 adult, $2 youth 7-13, children free. 520-398-2252 or info@TubacPresidio.org. February 21, 1-3pm - Art Starts – Creative Thinking & The Arts - Guest Artist: Michaelin Otis – Water based mediums. Location: Tubac Center of the Arts, 9 Plaza Road. Admission: Free – For families – adult/parent must attend with child/children. Contact: TCA at 520-398-2371 for reservations. Space is limited. February 21, 2pm - Teodoro Ted Ramirez Artist-in-Residence Concert: Gaylan Taylor. An Arizona resident since 1958, former New Christy Minstrel Gaylan Taylor has also been part of The Win’Jammers, Igor’s Jazz Cowboys, The Arizona Smoke Revue, Glenn Yarbrough Havenstock River Band and now famously with The Limeliters. Gaylan has entertained audiences for more than 40 years and has had the privilege to work with such notables as Buddy Hackett, The Smothers Brothers and Tom Paxton among many others. As a singer, a colleague once commented that Gaylan’s voice was “...made of steel and laced with gold.” His guitar and vocal skills are amazing. Already blessed with much success, Gaylan plans to continue to grow and make the best music that he can based on life, dreams and peace. Come hear this spectacular artist in the delightful ambience of our 1885 schoolhouse. Our artist-in-residence Teodoro Ted Ramirez will open the show! Tickets $18 adults, free for children 14 and younger. Seating is limited, please call now for reservations, 520-398-2252.
February 22, 2pm - Presentation: Jacqueline Soule on Native Dyes, Sunday. Native plants have provided colors for paintings, craft decorations, foods, clothing and body art for thousands of years. Much of the knowledge about which plants to use, how to collect the right plant parts, how to extract and use the dyes was lost but is being rediscovered. Come and learn from one of Southern Arizona’s leading experts how to grow and use native plants and herbs for crafts and how to live in harmony with our unique Sonoran environment. A presentation about the plants will be followed by a short workshop where participants will have an opportunity to test some of the dyes and create color swatches to take home. Call 520-398-2252 to reserve a place. $12.50 fee includes a materials fee and admission to the Park. February 24-28 - Fiesta Tours International with the Tubac Presidio present Tour of Alamos. 520-3989705 or fiestatoursint@gmail.com for more information. February 25, 10:30am - Guided Tour of the Barrio de Tubac Archaeological Site. Special tour by local experts of the Spanish colonial archaeological site just south of the Park which preserves the remains of the original Tubac town site, including residence foundations, plaza area, refuse area and partial irrigation ditch. Meet at the Park’s Visitor Center. Tour involves a walk of about 1-1/4 miles. Bring walking shoes, sunscreen and hat. $10 fee includes admission to tour the Presidio Park. Tour limited to 15; reservations requested, 520-398-2252 or info@TubacPresidio.org. Private tours for five or more can be scheduled; call or e-mail the Park to arrange. February 26, 11am-2pm - Living History: Medicine of the Spanish Colonial Period. When the Spanish soldiers and their families settled Tubac in 1752, there was no doctor or surgeon among them. It was the responsibility of the women to treat their family's physical complaints and wounds. Medicine was basic and dependent on herbs and plants known for their healing properties. This living history program features a display of medicinal herbs and plants, and knowledgeable commentary by an herbalist who will tell visitors how these plants were used by “curanderas” (healers) to treat illness and injuries. $5 adult, $2 youth 7-13, children free. February 27, 9am-12:30pm - Introduction to Wuydang Taoist Meditation, Yoga and QiGong. Focus on Grounding, Centering, Breath, Awareness. with Sifu Gardner (Lama Thupten Rinpoche). Cost $45. www.tubachealingarts.com or call 520-275-2689. February 27, 10am-12noon - Walking Tours of Old Town Tubac. Tour limited to 20; reservations requested, 520-398-2252 or info@TubacPresidio.org. February 27, 11am to 2pm - Living History: Chocolate! 1000 Years and Counting. Come discover the rich history of chocolate in the Southwest. Taste a cacao bean, learn how the Mayans and pre-Columbian Native Americans prepared their chocolate, and sample the energy drink that fueled the 1774 and 1775 Anza expeditions from Tubac to Alta California. Included with park admission $5 adult, $2 youth, children free. 520-398-2252 February 27 - “New Perspectives on the Organization of the Hohokam Economy” free presentation by David R. Abbott; part of the Arizona SciTech Festival’s“The Science of Pottery: Archaeological Research and Modern Examples” lecture series at the Pueblo Grande Museum, 4619 E. Washington St., Phoenix. Arizona State University associate professor Dr. Abbott and ASU postdoctoral researcher Joshua Watts explore new perspectives on Hohokam pottery production and distribution in the Phoenix Basin. For more information visit azscitechfest.org. February 28, 10am-4pm - Barbara Borgwardt Intermediate/Advanced Watercolor Painting Workshop “Desert Glow” … Transparent Watercolor (Some watercolor experience necessary.) $110 – Call TCA at 520-398-2371 to register. Advance registration and payment required. Location: Tubac Center of the Arts, 9 Plaza Road. Contact: TCA at 520-398-2371, http://tubacarts.org/education/workshops-2014-2015/ February 28, 2pm - Apache Tactics here in the Southwest. This is not about the people and events of the Apache wars. This is a talk about their tactics. They could strike out of nowhere with no warning, then disappear back into the mountains to strike again when unexpected. They were outnumbered and outgunned by both the Spanish and later the Americans, but the Spanish could never conquer them and it took the Americans twenty-five years to subdue them. How did they do it? Jack covers it all: their kinds of raids, ambushes, and avoidance and survival techniques. February 28 & March 1, 11am-4:30pm - Yoga Anatomy of Movement. Have fun using the tools you already have to learn about anatomy and boimechanics of your body. Cost $225. www.tubachealingarts.com or call 520-275-2689. April 4 - Santa Cruz Humane Society's - "Gimme Shelter" annual golf tournament - to be held at Tubac Golf Resort. Watch for details, but, please, SAVE THE DATE. Calendar listings are welcome from advertisers and non-profit, public events. Please format: Date, Time, Event, Details, Contact Info Please repeat contact info on repeat entries. Send to editor@tubacvillager.com or mail to PO Box 4018, Tubac, Az
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ead Man’s Burden has had a complicated release history since its premiere at the 2012 Los Angeles Film Festival, and most of us not on the festival circuit are only now finding it on video. It’s fortunate we’re finding it at all – indie Westerns are rare, and this one is an even rarer good one.
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by Christian Schreader
DeaD MaN’s buRDeN (2012) Not RateD 92 MiNutes
Writer and first-time director Jared Moshe and his cast and crew shot for 18 days on 35mm film in and around the Abiquiu, New Mexico. All but a few scenes are exteriors, providing a lush evocation of the New Mexican countryside with lingering shots of the Sangre de Cristos and the Colorado Plateau full of cholla and piñon pines. The score is sweeping, the wind howls and whistles, and you hear the spurs with every step. Perhaps unexpectedly given the film’s epic aesthetic and occasional art house trappings, it’s a well-structured, tightly plotted story that comes in at 92 minutes. The film is set in 1870 New Mexico. It centers on a hardened ex-lawman, Wade McCrury (Barlow Jacobs – Shotgun Stories), who returns to his family’s homestead to find his estranged father recently dead and buried. His father banished him, we gather, after learning of his plans to fight for the Union, and his sister, Martha (Clare Bowen – TV’s Nashville) doesn’t recognize him upon his return. Martha and her husband, Heck (David Call), are preparing to sell the farm to a mining executive ( Joseph Lyle Taylor) and leave for San Francisco. Wade recognizes Heck as one of the pro-Confederate partisans responsible for wartime atrocities, the circumstances of his father’s death start to unravel, and things spiral down from there. Richard Riehle, the great character actor I always think of as Tom Smykowski from Office Space, plays the important secondary character Three Penny Hank. Dead Man’s Burden is in some ways a thriller, even a film noir, within a Western milieu. The first sequence, given with no narrative framework, is of a deliberate and seemingly cold act of violence. The full meaning of this act and its repercussions are unveiled piecemeal and only resolved in the closing scenes. Clare Bowen, best known from TV’s Nashville, plays the most ambiguous and the most intriguing character. She brings a wounded innocence to Martha, whose complicity in the film’s crimes is unclear – is she a femme fatale, a tragic victim, or something more complex? Moshe uses Wade and Martha’s relationship to explore the tension between domestic obligation and higher callings and the great cost of the Civil War to community and family.
Dead Man’s Burden is impressive, especially given its humble underpinnings, and one I enjoyed. But it has its flaws. The seams show during a few short perfunctory scenes necessary to nudge the plot forward, and the score occasionally sweeps in to pin an emotional note on a scene. The heavy score is both a strength and a weakness, and the sum of heavy dialogue, majestic landscapes, and ringing spurs occasionally pushes the film from naturalistic to stagey. And you would be forgiven for finding the acting, Jacobs’ in particular, a little workmanlike (it’s more a director’s film than an actor’s film). Finally – I’m all for ambiguity but some of the dead father issues could use some investigation, as much of the plot hangs on them. But these things together weren’t enough to diminish my enjoyment much, and even those who don’t love it will find some things to admire.
This film has majestic landscapes, six-guns, and horses aplenty, an itinerant ex-lawman, an outlaw with a mysterious past, and a mining company whose interests are encroaching on the frontier – all meaty Western tropes. It’s not glaringly reactionary or revisionist, but it does provide a bit of historical corrective to Clint Eastwood’s The Outlaw Josey Wales. In Dead Man’s Burden, Heck rode under William Quantrill, a real figure whose atrocities, including the Lawrence Massacre, were such that even the Confederate brass disavowed him. Forest Carter’s novel, which The Outlaw Josey Wales adapted, was based on Quantrill’s legacy. The character Wales is the last remnant of a Confederate insurgency against marauding Federal “Red Legs”, and while there is a record of pillaging and terrorizing by some Federal troops and sympathizers, few today would lionize Quantrill. I don’t note this to besmirch The Outlaw Josey Wales (itself a revisionist Western), which I love and which is unquestionably the greater film, but only to lend some context. We’ve been making and watching Westerns for 100 years, and it’s fascinating to see how the genre evolves, reflects back, and mirrors our changing social mores. All that aside, Dead Man’s Burden is good yarn and a worthwhile watch. Here’s hoping that it gathers a wider audience. �
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ARIZONA’S OLDEST MESQUITE SOURCE Valerie and Art invite you to walk through the Sawmill yard to see the Mesquite works of art in progress, see what we do or find unique lumber pieces. In the Gallery: Mesquite bowls, cutting boards, crosses, interiors, and mesquite gift cards!
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Founder Gene England came to Tumacacori in 1931 when he bought the Rock Corral Ranch. He was a cowboy and rancher who loved chile. From his farm in Amado, he grew and processed our unique products. HIs wife Juliet, who grew up on the fabled Sonoran Hacienda ‘Rancho El Alamo’, created our Ranch Museum in the Spice Center in Tumacacori where visitors can look back at memorabilia of what made this part of Arizona great. FALL/WINTER HOURS: MON.- FRI. 8am-5pm SAT 10am-5pm Sun. CLOSED 1868 E. Frontage Road Just south of the mission
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One of North America’s largest EcoVillages located just across the Santa Cruz River from the Tumacácori Mission. Practices include permaculture, water harvesting, green/eco building, composting, alternative energy, seed saving, heritage grain cultivation, and more. A nonprofit organization offering learning opportunities through agricultural internships, seminars, workshops, and weekly “Hands- In-The-Soil” work parties. TOURS AVAILABLE BY APPOINTMENT 38 Santa Gertrudis Lane (520) 603-9932 AVALONGARDENS.ORG