Tubac villager november 2016 by tubac villager

November 2016

Vol Xi1i No 1

Thanksgiving Weekend Friday, Nov 25 & Saturday, Nov 26 10am to 5pm each day Free admission

Doug Oliver acrylic, Manos Gallery

Andres Mendivil oil, Manos Gallery

Lou Maestes, Rogoway Turquoise Tortoise Gallery

Palette Knife oil on canvas 40”x60” by Karl W Hoffman

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On the cover

Lou Maestas gives a student's portrait drawing a helpful critique in Tubac Art Academy's El Presidito studio classroom. Photo by Joseph Birkett

Tubac Art Academy

L o u M a e s ta s Man Becomes What He Thinks About

By Myrna York

ouis Maestas, the oil rub-out master painter, comes to Tubac with an extensive resume and aims to finish his book, The Creative Spirit, a practical and spiritual guide in perfecting ourselves to return to our maker. His goal is to direct a movement that inspires creativity. Guided by a force outside of himself, Maestas explains that it starts with Genesis, the biblical rendition of how we all began, from darkness there was light, from emptiness came form, heaven and earth and so forth. He too starts from nothing until he hears the voice of God, his Co-creator that speaks to him through his devotional prayers and by listening persistently he fulfills his destiny. His poor health brought him to Arizona having lost part of his lungs to frost bite while in the high desert of New Mexico. The Southern Arizona climate was crucial to his survival and while settling in his new home in Tubac, he brought with him this incredible gift of painting and teaching. Maestas' painting experience started as a child living among his young Indian friends in Seligman, Arizona. Self-taught and passionate about painting, he resurrected the oil-rub-out, a painting technique practiced 500 years ago and was used as an under painting with a single paint color, often burnt umber or burnt sienna

for its deep hue appears to be dark as black. This method establishes the different values of a painting, a chiaroscuro, the composition of light and dark. Maestas would use rags, systematically folded to establish the width of the line, to rub out paint off the canvas. It is rigid and soft and makes a nominal versatile tool. First, the darkest values are applied and then paint is removed to delineate the mid-tones and lighter values. Traditional brushes are used sparingly and the whole painting can be accomplished with an economy of tools and materials. The simplicity of this method allows the painter to focus on line, shape, and values before the application of color.

is teaching experience comes from having owned and operated Art Masters Academy in Albuquerque, New Mexico from 1986-1997 with 17 teachers offering a full curriculum in Fine Arts. Previously, he taught art full time at Clarke County Community College, Las Vegas, Nevada from 1975-1982. He started as a layout artist in advertising in 1958, was an editor of a newspaper, and eventually opened Lou Maestas Advertising Agency in Las Vegas, Nevada. His teaching style includes discussions in philosophy, the arts, and creativity. He is influenced by Robert Henri, an American painter and teacher of the Ashcan School of American Art.

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"Birding Wonder" 24" x 24" full color, oil on panel by Lou Maestas This journal is made possible through the support of local advertisers, artists and writers... please visit their unique businesses and let them know where you saw their ad, art or article. The Tubac Villager is a locally owned and independently operated journal, published monthly to celebrate the art of living in Southern Arizona. Opinions and information herein do not necessarily reflect those of the advertisers or the publishers. Advertiser and contributor statements and qualifications are the responsibility of the advertiser or contributor named. All articles and images are the property of the Tubac Villager, and/or writer or artist named, and may not be reproduced without permission. Letters are welcome. 'The Villager is made available in racks and at businesses throughout the Santa Cruz Valley and also made available at public libraries in Arivaca, Green Valley, Nogales, Rio Rico and numerous Tucson Libraries and businesses. November 2016 Tubac Villager printed 6,000 copies. NEXT ISSUE PRINTS EARLY DECEMBER

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"Faye Taso, Arizona Treasure" 24" x 24" full-color, oil on panel by Lou Maestas

aestas started the Tubac Academy of Art in June 2016 at El Presedito as we all know as "the tower building" locally. He had an overwhelming response of 30 students signing up the first day that required him to divide his students into three sections limiting students to 10 per class. People who have faith in God and the belief that things will be taken care of are not intimidated by uncertainty and can forge on without the details of an ambitious endeavor. Artists, specially, are well acquainted with this practice of conceiving an idea and proceeding without clear direction. Once the intention is set the rest of the process takes shape freely also known as being in the zone. Maestas was in the zone starting with El Presedito's landlady, Gwen Griffin, who rented him a studio space to start the school. Shortly thereafter, walls were knocked down to expand and add adjacent rooms by people who committed to start the Academy. Next came the donations of tables, chairs, and doors were transformed into drawing and painting easels with adjustable crossbars, simple efficient studio furniture. The school officially opened on June 6, 2016 with lessons designed to help students succeed in drawing and painting. Drawing and painting techniques are traditionally taught in most art schools with the "I do, you do" teaching method. Most art teachers demonstrate the painting skills they have acquired over the years and draw from their own experiences to communicate artistic approaches.

While this may be sufficient for self-driven students, most learners need numerous demonstrations and more guidance to attain a certain level of competency. A weekend workshop restricts repetition so the school academy curriculum allows for additional tutorials, review, and repetition at a pace that is directed by the student's performance. Maestas is very astute as well as sensitive to his student's needs. His school motto: We all don't want the same things. We want different kinds of art. Life revolves around living not the disability. Maestas' coughing spells does not diminish his passion and dedication to his teaching. The school has a very positive energy that picks up momentum as he lectures and explains his creative approach. He is very generous in allowing students to go beyond the class times and avails himself to provide one on one guidance. His critiques are very objective repeating instruction as needed. Patience and kindness pervades, a calming contrast to a very competitive enterprise. Asked for his favorite color, Maestas replies: Blue, for the color of the heavens, the symbol of the Holy Spirit, the spiritual world, and of creativity, the blue light.

TUBAC ART ACADEMY

FALL/WINTER

PRESENTS

FINE ART CLASSES SCHEDULE

John Marbury – The “Grid” Method of Drawing Mondays, 1:00-3:00, January 21, $35.00 (505) 870-7766 Jim Petty – Watercolor/Abstract Fridays (3 classes) Starts Dec. 30, 9:00 -12:00, $45.00 (719) 838-1102 Roberta Rogers – Traditional Watercolor Thursdays, Date TBA , 9:00 -12:00, $45.00 Myrna York – Drawing/Sumi-e Classes start in December (720) 220-9370

(520) 979-4122

David Simons – Landscape Demo Saturday, Nov. 26, 9:00 -12:00, $75 (520) 398-2128

David Simons – Portrait Demo Saturday, Dec. 17, 9:00 -12:00, $75 (520) 398-2128 Brent Land – Framing Secrets Workshop/Lecture Date and tuition to be announced. (520) 661-2028

Walter Porter – Making Plein Aire Simple (4 weeks) Start Wed, Nov. 30, 9:00 -12:00, $45 per class (520) 275-4507

Leslie Miller – Evernote for the Emerging/Enterprising Artist How to manage your art affairs – Branding, Marketing, Setting Goals, Customer Retention. January, date to be announced. $200. (865) 389-7664 lesliemiller@icloud.com Leslie Miller – Intro to Oil Painting: Loose, Bold Approach. February; 3-day workshop. Date to be announced. 8 student limit. $225 plus $25-materials (865) 389-7664 lesliemiller@icloud.com Desta Marbury/ Desmirada Designs Beading – Bead Weaving and Bead crochet All levels from beginner to advanced design. Date and time to be announced. $35 plus materials fee (602) 781-4653

Lou Maestas – Painting – any medium – all levels Mon. and Tues. 9:00 -12:00, Ongoing classes. $45 per class My work can be seen at Rogoway Gallery. (505) 321-2918

Lou Maestas–Seminar – Creativity/Composition/Marketing Saturday, Dec. 3, 10:00-3:00, $95 ($65-current students). See ad at right (505) 321-2918

C.K. Wearden – Mixed Media Friday and Saturday, 1:00-5:00 starting in January, date to be announced. $300 (includes supplies) (520) 398-3943.

Rick Vose – Digital Art... Pure Fun with Corel Painter! Requires laptop, Corel Painter or Essentials Software, Wacom/Hulon tablet. Schedule to be determined. $50 per 2-hour class. (727) 642-3727 rick@vosedesign.com Contact each teacher for additional information and registration. All Demos are electronically projected. Located at El Presidito, #4 Calle Iglesia, across from St. Ann’s Church in Tubac, AZ. Lou Maestas, School Director (505) 321-2918

A LOU MAESTAS...

SEMINAR ON

CREATIVIT

Y COMPOSITION & MARKETING A Judeo -Christian P erspective Freeing the Artistic Spirit

In these tough economic times, how does the artist return to inspired creative freedom? What is Creativity? What really is Composition? What are the principles of Marketing for Artists? The recession translates into “Tough Times Economically,” for all people. What do artists do about it? Galleries vs Internet... How to get into a High-End gallery. How do you find your Style, Your “Look?” How to get into the creative “Zone”... and stay in it. How to stay “Inspired!” The “One-Hit-Wonders” in the 50’s music world lacked creativity, marketing and composition. These are also integral elements in Fine Art. The Subconscious, is a much neglected Tool of Human Empowerment. Can we all become Master Artists? Natural (God-given) Talent vs Acquired Skills ... What really are they? The Greeks had a one sentence formula to their Golden Age of success (short-lived)... why did they fail? The Mind’s Eye vs the OPTICAL/PHYSICAL EYE. DRAWING, PAINTING and SCULPTING with the “Middle Brain” is Lou Maestas’ commentary on the two hemispheres of the brain, and how they interact. Were Adam and Eve made perfect before they fell, and why is that important to today’s person? “Practice does not make perfect”... Perfect practice makes perfect. “IF you don’t stand for something, you’ll fall for anything.” Making a commitment and then keeping it... Tough To Do! Feel the “TOUGH” and do it anyway. The University / College approach to Creativity, why doesn’t it work all the time? This four-hour seminar is based on facts and not upon “pie in the sky” theories. “Who’s who” in university or college alumni is proof-positive of a school’s “credentials.” “Who’s” kidding whom in this “disposable”, “quick fix”, modern society? “Forewarned Is Forearmed”, fortune favors a prepared mind. “Genius is but childhood recovered at will”... who said this? Turn your disability into an asset, rather than a “liability”. Turn prayer into a powerful creative tool that works rather than a “sanctimonious, sentimental abstraction” that goes nowhere. Let’s cut to the chase in spirituality. What is the supernatural / spiritual realm? Evidence does exist in the medical and scientific worlds Proving The Supernatural World! Do festivals and outdoor art shows really work for Visual Artists? Are You Painting for Joy, Therapy, or Money?

These are just a few of the topics to be covered Saturday, DECEMBER 3rd, 2016, 10 – 3pm (Bring a bag lunch!) RESERVATIONS ONLY / Limited seating. PLEASE call: 505-321-2918 Public/ $ 95.00 TUBAC ART ACADEMY Art Students $ 65.00

Thank you... we hope to see you there!

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Santa Cruz County Update

By Kathleen Vandervoet

FIRE EMPLOYEES GET RAISES

HEALTH CLINIC OPEN 5 DAYS A WEEK

The board of the Tubac Fire District voted on Oct. 26 to provide $1,000 a month raises to the 29 full-time employees of the district and $500 raises to the six part-time employees.

The Mariposa Tubac Regional Health Clinic is now open Monday through Friday. The change took effect Nov. 1. Previously, it was open three days a week.

The starting annual salary for a firefighter/EMT (emergency medical technician) is $38,115, said Brenda Holbrook of the fire district.

“The new hours will enhance access to health care and better serve the communities,” he said.

Fire Chief Kevin Keeley said the money was included in the current fiscal year which began July 1. He said the employees had only received one raise in the past seven years and that they are the second-lowest paid in the Interstate 19 corridor from Nogales to Green Valley.

Keeley also updated board members on the status of total employees, saying the number has decreased in recent years due to the 2008 recession and its effects on property tax revenue for the district.

In 2013/14, the district had nine people per shift per day for the four fire stations (three in north Rio Rico and one in Tubac). There are now seven per shift per day, saving $201,500 per year in salary and benefits. Keeley said cuts were made through attrition, not layoffs. Due to retirements and not replacing people, the full-time administrative staff has been reduced from nine to six. One more fire captain is scheduled to retire Dec. 8.

High patient use is the reason. “The response of the residents of Tubac and surrounding communities since we opened in March has been exceptional,” said CEO Ed Sicurello of the Mariposa Community Health Center which operates the clinic.

Teresa Colunga, FNP (Family Nurse Practitioner), now practices full time in Tubac.

Patients can have lab tests in Tubac and have prescriptions delivered to Tubac from Mariposa’s Nogales pharmacy, Sicurello said.

For patients who lack transportation, Mariposa provides transportation to and from their appointments at any Mariposa facility. In addition to Tubac, those are in Rio Rico, Nogales and Patagonia.

For appointments at the Tubac clinic, which is at 2239 E. Frontage Rd., call (520) 281-1550.

NEW DOOR OPENER AT CENTER

It can be difficult to pull open a heavy door if your hands are full. And it’s impossible in a wheelchair. Now the Tubac Community Center has an electric handicap door opener at the main entrance which just requires the push of a large button. Santa Cruz County owns the building and spent $3,802 to have that installed in early October, said county employee Rosie Pujol. The community center holds a large meeting room. It’s also home to the Tubac branch of the Nogales Santa Cruz County Public Library, the Tubac Historical Society Research Library, and a weekly senior citizens lunch and exercise class. Outside the center is a large community garden.

FIESTA DE TUMACÁCORI IS DEC. 3-4

La Fiesta de Tumacácori is a celebration of all the cultures which have lived in and influenced the historical Santa Cruz Valley. The 46th annual Fiesta at Tumacácori National Historical Park is planned from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 3, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 4.

A spokeswoman said the event will feature Native American, Mexican, and Southwest food, crafts, and performances. A multicultural Catholic Mass will be celebrated in front of the historic Tumacácori Mission church on Sunday morning, led by Bishop José Leopoldo Gonzales Gonzales, of the new Nogales Diocese in Sonora. Dozens of local non-profit historical, cultural, environmental, and religious organizations will be selling food and hand crafted items.

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Santa Cruz County Update continued...

On the main stage, there will be all-day, continuous entertainment, featuring a variety of dance and music groups representing many cultural traditions.

Admission is free. For information, call the Tumacácori visitor center, (520) 377-5060. Current information is available on the park’s website at www.nps.gov/tuma.

HOSPITAL CEO SPEAKS IN TUBAC

Members of the Santa Cruz Valley Citizens Council heard about the Green Valley Hospital (15 miles north of Tubac) from a speaker at the Oct. 24 meeting.

In a newsletter to members, Council President Jim Patterson wrote: CEO John Matuska gave members an update on the Green Valley Hospital. This summer, the hospital passed its first anniversary in service. The 98-bed hospital (49 private inpatient, 43 medical surgical and 6 ICU) cuts 40 critical minutes off Tubac Fire Department's EMS runs.

Mr. Matuska told members he has been with the Green Valley Hospital since Oct. 1, but he comes from a background of 35 years in hospital management. He said Green Valley Hospital is a beautiful facility, with all private rooms and state-of-the-art equipment. He said the hospital has had financial problems, but it is his mission to turn the finances

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around. He said the major issue at the hospital is unpaid bills causing problems with suppliers.

He said the hospital needs specialists, and he will be renegotiating contracts to provide specialist coverage. He expects to have specialists under contract at the hospital by Nov. 1.

TUBAC’S ALLIE SCHADLER WINS STATE TITLE

Rio Rico High School senior Allie Schadler won her fourth consecutive state championship cross country race in Phoenix on Nov. 5 while breaking her own course record in the process. A Tubac resident, Schadler was scheduled for a formal signing ceremony Nov. 14 with the University of Washington.

Schadler, a national top 10 cross country recruit, had numerous prestigious universities pursuing her, a school spokeswoman said. After narrowing her choice to four, she selected University of Washington over Harvard, Stanford, and Georgetown, where she plans to pursue a degree in Engineering. She finished the Division III girls race with a time of 17:03, just ahead of the record-setting 17:05 pace she established last year at Cave Creek Golf Course, according to a report by the Nogales International newspaper. Her sister and teammate Samantha Schadler, a sophomore, finished second with a time of 17:58, a marked improvement over the 18:46 pace she recorded as a freshman when she came in third in the D-III title race. By comparison, Allie Schadler ran the course in 18:14 as a sophomore, the Nogales International reported.

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2016 Santa Cruz County Election Results

53% voter turnout in general election

By Kathleen Vandervoet

Voter turnout was strong in Santa Cruz County for the Nov. 8 General Election. Of the 26,276 registered voters, 14,058 cast ballots for a rate of 53 percent. Bruce Bracker won the open seat for Santa Cruz County Supervisor District 3 (Tubac, Tumacácori, Amado, Patagonia, Sonoita, Elgin and half of Rio Rico), with 3,176 votes. Votes for the other District 3 candidates were: Jose “Mucho” Martinez, 1,165; Charlie Montoy, 802; Dean Davis, 523. Total votes in this article represent information available from the Santa Cruz County Elections Office and the Arizona Secretary of State at press deadline, with some votes still uncounted. Two other incumbent County Supervisor candidates were returned to office for four-year terms; Manuel Ruiz, District 1, 2,998 votes, and Rudy Molera, District 2, 3,155 votes. The Tubac Fire District board had three seats open. Incumbent Bill Kirkpatrick was re-elected with 1,186 votes. New members are Mary Dahl, 1,436, and Candy Clancy, 1,124.

The Santa Cruz Valley Unified School District No. 35 (Tubac, Tumacácori and Rio Rico) had two seats on the board. Incumbent Maria Neuman received 3,149 votes and Joel Kramer was elected with 2,594.

Arizona Senate District 2 (Santa Cruz County and portions of Pima County): incumbent Andrea Dalessandro (D) won with 30,490 votes over challenger Shelley Kais (R) with 22,108.

The SCVUSD also had a measure on the ballot to approve an extra 2 percent budget override to the current 5 percent override to provide a range of programs and activities. That passed 3,317 to 2,181.

Arizona House District 2 (Santa Cruz County and portions of Pima County), two seats open. Winners were incumbent Rosanna Gabaldón (D), 25,654, and Daniel Hernandez (D), 25,161. Incumbent John Christopher Ackerley (R) with 23,347, was not returned to office.

Local candidates who are incumbents and had no opposition other than write-ins were returned to fouryear terms. They are County Attorney George Silva, Sheriff Tony Estrada, County Treasurer Liz Gardner Gutfahr, County School Superintendent Alfredo Velasquez, County Recorder Suzanne Sainz, County Assessor Felipe Fuentes Jr., Judge Superior Court Div. 2, Anna Montoya-Paez.

State, national level offices U.S. Senate: Incumbent John McCain (R) won over Ann Kirkpatrick (D), 1,033,990 to 798,480. U.S. Congress District 3 (Santa Cruz County and portions of Pima County): Raul Grijalva had no challenger and was returned to office.

Prop. 205, legalizing marijuana, failed 1,011,836 to 929,518. In Santa Cruz County it also failed, 6,845 to 5,602. Prop. 206, raising the minimum wage, passed 1,136,736 to 790,389. In Santa Cruz County it also passed, 8,916 to 3,492. For President of the United States, Donald Trump was the Arizona favorite over Hillary Clinton, 972,900 to 888,374. Santa Cruz County voters chose Clinton over Trump, 9,853 to 3,260.

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Birding in Tubac by John O'Neill

hile having a elegant, gourmet dinner at Denny’s in Laredo, TX, in January, 2005, somewhere between the vichyssoise and coq au vin (or was ‘tater soup and the senior pot roast?) a Sisyphean fate befell me. (Impressive! Greek mythology and snooty French in one paragraph).

The day before I had been near McAllen, TX, in the Lower Rio Grande Valley, where I had run into Pat Pourchot, a birding friend from Anchorage, AK. We heard about a rare blue bunting in Laredo, sped upriver and bagged it, as it were. At the celebratory dinner at Denny’s, he casually asked how many birds were on my North American life list, north of Mexico. “I don’t know; about 610,” I replied.

“I had about 610 on my life list two years ago, and now I have 710,” he said. I was flabbergasted. Seeing 700 birds in North America was the gold and platinum standards in one, an accomplishment of birding dreamers.

I remembered a book by James Vardaman, a Mississippi forestry exec, who tried in 1979 to see 700 birds in a year (he missed by one species after spending a fortune on travel and birding guides). In his planning, he wrote that only 816 birds had ever been recorded in North America, four of them extinct, and only 645 bred here, so he would have to see 55 on regular or rare visits. He was in Alaska that year when Arnold Small, president of the American Birding Association (ABA), saw his 700th species, one of only seven ever to achieve that distinction by 1979. “How is it possible to go from 610 to 710 in two years?” I asked.

“I got organized, saw what birds I needed and their locations and drove thousands of miles to find those I had missed,” Pourchot said.

The seed was planted. If he could do it, so could I. Freed the year before from the horrible, degrading drudgery of work, I studied field guides, saw what was lacking and hit the road. (Wonder what this has to do with birding in Tubac? I’ll tie it in later, somehow, but first indulge me this grueling but gripping personal account).

In 2005 and 2006 my residence was Kansas City but I was off : to north of Duluth, MN, for boreal owl and hoary redpoll; to Maine for razorbill and Atlantic puffin; to south Texas again in a year of many rarities; offshore from Cape Hatteras, NC, and Monterey, CA, for sea birds; living with 11 other birders in a tiny Eskimo’s house on St. Lawrence Island, AK, in sight of Siberia, for bluethroat, bar-tailed godwit and eiders; to the greater Tubac area during a heat wave so hot refrigerated trucks were melting on I-19, for five-striped sparrow, buff-collared nightjar and Berylline hummingbird; on a 4,000-mile grouse loop around Colorado; to Michigan for Kirtland’s warbler and spruce grouse; etc. etc. etc. In 2006 I could see the chickadee at the end of the tunnel so I went on a mop-up trip to south Florida and the Dry Tortuga Islands, a couple of hours by boat from Key West. I got to 698, but a couple of migrants hadn’t returned. So I went to an in-law’s winter house near St. Augustine and strolled the green fairways of indifference for 10 days until I learned from the Florida rare bird alert that the migrants were back. Then I drove back to the Keys. I was sitting on a lawn chair in the parking lot of the Marathon Key airport when my 700th bird, an Antillean nighthawk, cruised by. On return to Kansas City, my wife, Gretchen, who I’m sure had been utterly despondent and disconsolate during my absences, baked me a cake with an image of an Antillean nighthawk on top and we had a dinner party to celebrate. Life was good on top of the mountain, living in the thin atmosphere with

birding superstars. Not smug, just tenacious and superior.

But, alas, birding science, like the tech world, had sped forward, and although I saw most of my North American life birds before roads were paved and binoculars invented, the internet had made birding much more efficient and seeing 700 species had become the Word Perfect of achievements. Ornithologists and taxonomists (they’re not IRS agents) had been busy lumping and splitting species into two or more based on geographical isolation, different vocalizations and breeding displays, and especially mitochondrial and nuclear DNA. Most of them were splits, allowing me, for instance, to add a species from my living room. I had seen blue grouse in California and Colorado. They were divided into two species, sooty grouse along the coast and dusky grouse in the interior. In 2006 the ABA named some 300 people who had seen 700 species.

But nothing prepared my psyche for this October’s Birder’s Guide to Listing & Taxonomy. Rather than the 816 species possible in 1979, the new ABA checklist of breeding birds, regular, casual and accidental species, and wellestablished introduced birds now totals 993. And the scientists are studying many more for possible splits. Red crossbills could be divided into nine species. And the ABA is considering adding Hawaiian birds. I feel like a T-model on the track during the Daytona 500.

There are now three birders with more than 900 species and 52 with more than 800. Where will it end? Who knows? If I were 25, I’d join the game. That’s the Sisyphean fate. I could try but only get farther behind.

Pat Pourchot’s wife Jennifer recently e-mailed me with an invite to a gathering in Anchorage to mark his 800th species. I congratulate him but can’t imagine setting another numbers goal for myself. Every one of my 700 species (now 726) brought joy to my eyes and gladness to my soul and that’s good enough. Unless, um………….. ***

If you stayed awake through all that verbiage, you’re probably still wondering what it has to do with birding in Tubac.

All serious birders in the U.S. and Europe visit our area for specialty birds like elegant trogons; Botteri’s sparrows, which breed within earshot of my house; and black hawks, seen so easily in Tubac in March from our hawk watch.

The ABA splits and future splits will add many new species that can be seen simultaneously with our specialty birds. For instance, scientists are considering making eastern Bell’s vireo and western Bell’s vireo separate species. Likewise for warbling vireo, marsh wren, Bewick’s wren, blue-grey gnatcatcher and common yellowthroat, among others. Eastern birders would need to travel to the West to see these new species. And where better and easier to find these newly-divided species but the well-trod birding routes in southeast Arizona. That means for decades in the future multitudes of birders will land in or drive to Tucson and bird their way down I-19 to the Tubac area, to Patagonia, to Sierra Vista and the Chiricahua Mountains. Birding is growing and Tubac is in the Silicon Valley of the avian world. •

Antillean Nighthawk atop the celebratory 700 sighted species cake.

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New lap pool at golf resort By Kathleen Vandervoet

The Tubac Golf Resort and Spa is a beautiful place to visit for brunch or a special dinner. There’s so much to look at; mountain views, the green golf course, silvery ponds dotting the course, mature trees, fountains, and flowers.

uncovered,” Cormier said. The project started May 31 and was completed Sept. 30.

In 2015 and earlier this year, several significant improvements were done at the resort, including enlarging the patio next to the bar, upgrading poolside casitas, increasing bandwith and changing all TVs to HD. Cormier said they are now considering remodeling some of the old Posada double-queen rooms during 2017.

Now the resort has a newly redone swimming pool area that boasts a 60-foot-long lap pool, new landscaping and cabana areas. The $400,000 project was done over the summer since winter months are typically the time when many people visit Southern Arizona.

Linda Cormier, vice president for hotel operations, said the project was a complete redo around the original pool and spa. The entire pool and spa were resurfaced with new plaster and tile, new pool equipment, new ADA pool lifts and new signs.

First, everything was removed, including concrete, fencing and plants, and the length and width of the entire pool area was expanded. They added six cabanas, a bar and all-new pool furniture. The lap pool was put in place at the north end of the original pool and it is 12 feet wide by 60 feet long.

Local residents can purchase a membership to enjoy the lap pool and many other amenities such as the fitness center and tennis court, Cormier said.

At the same time, landscaping was carried out which included adding irrigation systems, new pathways, a grassy area for volleyball and all new vegetation and trees, Cormier said. At the end of October, they were still working on the landscaping at the rear of the suites east of the pool area. “Things never go as planned; we were hoping for a three-month time-frame, however, there were the monsoons which slowed down the project and because we are an historic property, old structures that were

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Tubac’s Bird House fills a niche by Kathleen Vandervoet

Tubac’s landscape with its river, trees, and thick stands of bushes is a huge draw for birdwatchers and that makes it especially surprising that until a year ago, there was no shop in the village catering to their interests and needs.

Bird seed is available in a variety of package sizes. “The seed is premium seed. It’s worth the extra money because the seed you find in the big box stores and the hardware stores has a lot of filler and grain,” McGinnis said.

The Bird House at 4 Tubac Road will have a one-year anniversary open house on Saturday, Dec. 17, and owner Annie McGinnis invites anyone interested to stop by.

“Even with sunflower seeds, there’s different grades of anything you can buy. So the lower the grade, it’s going to have mud in it and sticks and things like that. The seed I buy doesn’t have fillers and grain,” she said, other than one type of seed “that has grain and it’s made for ground feeders, because they’re the only bird that will eat grain.”

The small business offers all things bird -- custom-mixed bird seed, special hummingbird food, bird feeders, bird houses, bird baths, binoculars, sun hats and books. Hand-painted bird-themed note cards and lovely art work are on view.

McGinnis has added to the inventory during the past 12 months. She learned quickly that she needed “more hummingbird feeders. People are really into the hummingbirds here. I saw a need for that and I have a lot of fun searching for unique, unusual hummingbird feeders,” she said. “I carry wonderful hummingbird food that mixes readily with water and has the same ingredients at nectar, so it brings in more birds” than a home formula of sugar and water “and the birds love it.”

Bird feeders are a stock item. “I carry top of the line seed feeders; Aspects and Droll Yankees.” A specialty item are the feeders that hold nyjer, a tiny seed that the lesser goldfinch eats. The shop features a section for youngsters, named after her granddaughter, Adela Jade. Now 8 years old, “she’s been birding with me since she was four or five. She helped me select things for kids.”

The Bird House at 4 Tubac Road.

The shop space includes a plant-filled back yard which was a draw in deciding to rent, McGinnis said. “When people come in they can see through the window the birds eating, and the birds can’t see us, so it doesn’t disturb them. “People get to see which birds prefer platform feeders. We have plants out there that attract both butterflies and birds.”

Part of the charm of The Bird House is that it’s in one of Tubac’s older shops. The date of construction isn’t known but it’s shown in an 1960 aerial photo of the village when most of the lots were still vacant. A personal philosophy guides many of her stock purchases. She said she prefers to buy from local craftspeople, buy items made in the USA and buy items made from recycled materials.

McGinnis is happy to talk with customers and wants to hear what they’re looking for. “If I don’t have something, I’ll try to find it. I actually enjoy doing that.”

She’s a member of The Audubon Society, Cornell College of Ornithology and the American Bird Conservancy and enjoys going on the guided bird walks every Tuesday at 8 a.m. that are open to the public. They meet at the Tubac Deli and walk along the Anza Trail. The Bird House is open Wednesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sundays from noon to 5 p.m. For information, call (520) 303-4707, or email annie@tubacbirdhouse.com.

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FRENCH MACARONS $80 WITH JASMIN BELL

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Learn how to make the perfect French Macaron in this 3-hour course! We will go over tricks and techniques of achieving uniformity and consistency in each batch, as well as learning how to make that decadent, rich filling- French buttercream. Cooking A-Z is delighted to welcome Seattle based pastry chef Jasmin Bell for this one-of-a-kind class. We are limiting class size to 8 students, to ensure individual instruction.

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Green Corn Tamales are a regional favorite. In fact, this type of tamale was first made in Tucson, and is widely available at local restaurants. Green Corn Tamales are a Christmas tradition, supported by a gathering of friends and family to make dozens of tamales. This workshop class will show you how select ingredients and prepare tamales from start to finish. You will take home half a dozen tamales to cook at home. You will also enjoy freshly cooked tamales in class!

COOKIES, BARS AND BALLS $40 WITH ERICA SWADLEY

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Tubac’s DIPPED IN CHOCOLATE Festival kicks off at Cooking A-Z with a class that features a trio of chocolate delectables. Mysterium Tremendum Mint Chocolate Chip cookies are literally overwhelmingly mysterious. Erica’s Christmas Rum Balls are boozey, chocolatey, nutty morsels. Mocha Almond Brittle Bars round out this trio of easy to make, melt in your mouth sweets. This is a hands-on class, and each student will take home a plate full of goodies.

TRUFFLE TRIO $40 WITH JERI HOYLE

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Three truffle recipes are featured in this class which continues Cooking A-Z’s DIPPED IN CHOCOLATE Series. Brigaderos are Brazilian chocolate truffles that are rolled or dipped in a variety of coatings like chocolate sprinkles, cacao nibs and coconut. Death by Chocolate Oreo Truffles are easy to make, dipped in chocolate and too good to describe. Bursting with unusual, yet delicate flavors, Dark Chocolate Orange Cardamom Truffles are smooth-as-silk and simply irresistible. This is a hands-on class, and each student will take home a plate full of truffles.

MOLE FROM PUEBLA $60 WITH LAURA DUNCAN

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Mole is perhaps the most unique dish in Mexico, and legend has it that it all started in Puebla. Made with chocolate, nuts, chilis, sweet spices and dried fruit ground to a smooth sauce, mole has a flavor unlike any other dish. Our recipe comes from the beautiful cookbook, Truly Mexican by Roberto Santibanez. Laura will guide us through the traditional methods of cooking and rehydrating dried spices to maximize flavor, as well as the modern use of a blender to make the process quick and easy. Locally grown pinto beans will be refried. A cilantro lime rice, home made tortillas, a fresh green salad and the ultimate Mexican Chocolate Lava Cake - El Popocatepetl - will make this a DIPPED IN CHOCOLATE experience you won’t forget.

WINE LOVERS HOLIDAY $70 DINNER WITH JOHN BORD

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Celebrate the Holidays with family and friends while serving this wine lovers dinner that features all of the flavors for a special winter night. Blending European specialties with the flavors of the Santa Cruz Valley, paired with Champagne, Pinot Noir and Port wine, this will be a one-of-a-kind Holiday cooking class. The courses include; French Charcuterie Board. Stuffed Tomato Salad with Goat Cheese Dressing. Five Herbed Soup with Wilted Spinach, Spanish Chorizo and Asiago Cheese. Wild Rice and Potato Cakes. Baked Celery with Pancetta and Shallots. Pecan Grilled Goose served with Shrewsbury Sauce. And, Baked Pears in Marsala Wine with Crème Fraiche.

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TUBAC HISTORICAL SOCIETY C elebrates 5 0 t h A nn i versar y

Starting this fall and continuing into 2017, the Tubac Historical Society (THS) will be celebrating its 50th anniversary.

THS was conceived of in the fall of 1966 by concerned citizens who wanted to save the Old Tubac Schoolhouse which was built in 1885. By organizing THS, its founders not only established a viable historical society but also saved the School- house which is now located on the grounds of the Tubac Presidio State Park. Over the ensuing 50 years, THS has had many other significant accomplishments including the establishment of the Brownell Research Center, assisting in the archeological excavation of the Presidio, the reconstruction and preparation of the Washington press which was Arizona’s first printing press and being the initial administrator of the community volunteer operated Tubac Historic State Park when the State threatened to shut it down. To commemorate and celebrate the anniversary, the current Board of Directors has planned numerous events that will be held through April 2017. These events include:

• A fundraiser and membership drive starting this fall. • Breakfast with History program on Thursday November 7 starting at 8:30 a.m. featuring Steve Gastelum speaking on the Baca Float debacle at Wisdoms Café in Tumacacori. • Old Town Tubac Historic Adobe Building Tour on Saturday, November 12 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Travel back in time and support the Tubac Historical Society and Lowe House Project for this rare opportunity to peek inside and learn about Old Town Tubac's historic adobe buildings in our National Historic District. • On-going open house at our Brownell Research Center and Library located in the Tubac Community Center, 50 Bridge St Tubac. Open to the public on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 10-2. Call 398-2020 for more information • Annual Meeting January 19 starting at 11:00 a.m. at the Tubac Golf Resort and Spa •

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• Marshall Trimble presentation and luncheon. Arizona’s leading historian will speak on Thursday, January 19th at the Tubac Golf Resort and Spa at 12:00 noon. For reservations, call 398-2020. • February 12-17, 2017. THS sponsored guided tour to Alamos, Sonora. Limited space available. The cost is $1,325 per person double occupancy. Call 398-2020 for more information or contact John Cloninger: johnmarkcloninger@gmail. com. • March 15, 2017 Breakfast with History featuring Pete Kitchen as re-enacted by Van Fowers to be held at Wisdoms Café in Tumacacori starting at 8:30 a.m. • Annual Picnic will be held in April, 2017. This fun event features tours, BBQ lunch and entertainment. The time and location of this event will be announced by early spring.

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Folks to Celebrate Tubac Historical Society’s 50th Birthday November 7: Breakfast with History program starting at 8:30 a.m. featuring Steve Gastelum speaking on the Baca Float Debacle at Wisdom’s Café November 12: Old Town Tubac Historic Adobe Building Tour from 10:00 to 3:00 This is a rare opportunity to peek inside Old Town Tubac's historic adobe buildings in Tubac’s National Historic District December: Wednesdays and Thursdays Open House at the Brownell Research Center and Library, 50 Bridge St., Tubac (Tubac Community Center) 10:00-2:00 Tel. 398-2020 January 19: Annual Meeting starting at 11:00 a.m. at the Tubac Golf Resort & Spa January 19: Luncheon and talk by Arizona’s leading historian, Marshall Trimble starting at noon, Tubac Golf Resort & Spa, 65 Avenida de Otero, Tubac February 12-17: THS sponsored guided Tour of Alamos, Sonora including three nights at the luxurious Hacienda de los Santos, haciendadelossantos.com Limited space available. For information, call 398-2020

For more information on any of these events, please contact THS: On the web at www.ths-tubac.org Email: info@ths-tubac.org The Brownell Research Center is located in the Tubac Community Center, 50 Bridge Road Telephone 520-398-2020 Information submitted by John Cloninger

March 15: Breakfast with History 8:30 a.m. featuring the highly entertaining Van Fowers in character as the legendary Pete Kitchen of “Tucson, Tubac, Tumacacori, to Hell” fame at Wisdom’s Café in Tumacacori April: Annual Picnic Time and location to be announced by early spring On-Going: Access to Brownell Research Center and Library, Tubac Community Center 10:00 to 2:00 Wednesdays and Thursdays; Self-Guided Walking Tours of Tubac historic area. Free tour pamphlets at the Presidio State Park

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Book Review

Volunteer Kay Hunter shows a copy of “The Diary of Phocian R. Way,” which describes life in early Tubac. Photo by Kathleen Vandervoet

Diary recounts Tubac life 158 years ago by Kathleen Vandervoet

“Tubac is a paradise compared with Tucson. The scenery is beautiful. It is situated in a beautiful valley surrounded by mountains. The valley and hills are covered with timber – mesquite and cottonwood of a large growth…. The health here is fine, the water good, and there is plenty of good wholesome food.”

at the Tubac Presidio State Historic Park. Pulled by four mules or horses, the full-size wood wagon was constructed in South Dakota in 2015 for the park’s exhibit.

Available for sale at the Tubac Presidio State Historic Park gift shop, “The Diary of Phocion R. Way” is a brief but detailed peek at life in Tubac and the nearby ranches and mining areas.

The significance of Tubac resulted because of the discovery of silver in the surrounding mountains. California had its “gold rush” and Tubac had a less well known “silver rush,” but it drew people from near and far.

So writes Phocion (Foe-see-on) R. Way in 1858 about his arrival in Tubac after traveling cross country.

At age 31, what an adventurer he was, heading to frontier land that had been part of Mexico just a few years earlier. The area now covered by Arizona and New Mexico became United States territories in 1854 by way of the Gadsden Purchase. In May 1858, Phocion Way of Cincinnati left that city on a cross-country trip. He traveled by riverboat to Cairo, Ill., down the Mississippi to New Orleans and by steamer to the port of Indianola on the Gulf Coast of Texas.

From there he proceeded by coach to San Antonio, and then by the San Antonio-San Diego Mail Line – jokingly called the “Jackass Mail” – across the plains of Texas and New Mexico to his destination, the mining country of southern Arizona.

An accurate reproduction of the wagon, called an ambulance, on which Way traveled for the final leg of his journey is on display

During the period of 1856 to 1861, Tubac was the largest and most important settlement in what is now the State of Arizona, with about 1,000 inhabitants, said Earl Wilson, president of the board of Friends of the Tubac Presidio and Museum.

The stage line traveled through Tucson, a village that Way found to be miserable, he wrote. There was no fresh meat and “no tavern or accommodation here for travelers,” so he slept on the ground at a stable. When he couldn’t find anyone to take him to Tubac, he wrote to Tubac businessman Charles D. Poston asking for “some kind of conveyance.” When Way arrived in Tubac, there weren’t any hotels but he stayed at Poston’s home for a few days. “His house is more convenient, more comfortable, and better arranged than any house I have seen since I left San Antonio. It is adobe like all the other houses in the place.” His reason for trekking to Southern Arizona was not made clear in his diary, but appears to be to work in some way on the development of silver mines. He and some workers had to first

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build a small home, creating their own adobe bricks, and a corral for their animals and he writes extensively of that.

His boots wore out, he wrote in late June, and he had no place to find replacements. On Sept. 27, he wrote, “I have been nearly barefooted for about a month.” Finally, a friend brought him a pair of boots from Ft. Buchanan, located east across the Santa Rita mountain range. “They are coarse, common things worth about $1.50 in the States, but I was never so proud of a pair of shoes in my life.”

Way’s diary, illustrated with his sketches, is honest but also racist. He’s caustically critical about Mexicans, Blacks and Native Americans, sometimes describing them in cruel ways, and shows an anti-Catholic prejudice. An introduction by Nicolas Bleser of Tubac reminds the reader that Way’s attitudes were typical of his background and of the time.

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Oil on canvas 30" x 80", diptych, by David Longwell 2015

David Longwell - A Slow Read By Myrna York

David Longwell, a long-time Tucson resident and the preparator of the curatorial department of the Tucson Museum of Art, is our featured guest artist at the Tubac Center for the Arts this Fall. His abstract paintings are exhilarating with color but with soothing harmonies, a contrast that can be challenging to compose because it requires aggression and restraint, push and pull, and a dichotomous balance of hue and saturation. The presence of a dualistic tension in his works expresses our human experience and heightens the need to search for amusing relationships. Hence, the title of the art show, "A Slow Read."

Longwell explains: "I was told by a friend that the paintings are 'a slow read'. Certainly one can easily make a quick assessment of their appearance; but my hope is that the simplicity in itself is enough to give one pause….to take the time to contemplate the process of making, to find oneself working backwards as if you the audience were the maker… Why these choices? Why this color? Why this mark? Why smooth? Why here impasto? Does it balance? Is it supposed to? Does it emanate a feeling? The intent is a slow seduction toward understanding."

Participating in a color feast in Longwell's canvases transports you to various optical experiences. One of the paintings has portals in red adjacent to a green which create a visual movement, a depth perceptual color phenomenon, advancing and receding, uncertainty and security, a possible invitation to participate in leaving me alone so as to reinforce a mental Pas de Deux. ost challenging is focusing on a very high-key blue tint against a deep brick red to the point of almost menacing to the retina but Longwell provides resting places to recover. A reminder that

sometimes unprecedented circumstances come to us but the hero always recovers. Flanked by misty blues and tonal blue-greens the rest of the canvas becomes a sea of calm with bits of stepping stones to hop around and allow navigation to resume.

Because his painting approach has been influenced by abstract expressionism one can't help but search for his predecessor's action paintings led by Jackson Pollock, or Willem de Koonings' vigorous brush strokes, or Mark Rothko's quiet Color Fields. However, one must take pause to allow Longwell's voice to resonate in order to appreciate his work. Praises eventually flow for his ability to execute creamy confetti and transform them into serious dialogue. The best response almost always emanates from the artist himself. "My processes have evolved in the past couple years to be less dense, less expressionistic, less about mark making and more about color saturation and notes of color playing against an overall ground of another color. I start with simply an impulse when first establishing the ground… then in the application process a scaffold seems to appear, the next color notes are then a series or chain of responses, I look at one mark, I get an after image, perhaps a complementary color, it’s about color interaction and an ongoing dialogue. The nature of the mark itself, a brush stroke or palette knife, is also simply dictated by intuitive response." As an abstract painter working primarily in oils, his paintings are personal responses to his life's experiences and a holistic sense of self. After earning a degree in painting from Washington University in St. Louis, MO, he went to study at the New York Studio School in New York City, NY. Most pivotal in his development of

approach and philosophy of painting came from his years in Provincetown, MA at the Fine Arts Work Center, first as a visual fellow, then as visual chairman of the residency program. There he met and befriended a number of students of abstract expressionist Hans Hofmann, the German-American painter and teacher who brought European Modernism to the United States and established a school for contemporary painters such as Pollock and de Kooning. Their aesthetic philosophy of painting (e.g. elements and principles of design, flatness of the canvas as support, gesture) was imprinted into his psyche.

Painting became a formal means of selfexploration, psychological individuation and personal expression. His emphasis has been on the beneficial fruits and rewards of painting as process rather than a commercial pursuit.

This process is still part of his daily life today. His inspiration comes from a meditation practice of one hour each day. Painting and drawing are also part of his daily routine, a spiritual pursuit, a distillation, a method of self-discovery. His awareness goes beyond the cushion into nature and specifically, the landscape. I just had to ask:

What is your favorite color? None

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Sleepless in Tubac? Dr. Rubin Naiman to t he Re scue by Jen Bek

ave you noticed that most of the time, almost everyone you know complains about being tired? There seems to be an insomnia epidemic impacting our entire country. Between television shows, Netflix, email, texting and tweeting, who wants to go to bed? And if we do go to bed, we can still continue all of these activities, thanks to our bedroom T.V., laptop, iPad or iPhone. There just isn’t time to sleep anymore. We can actually take our work, hobbies and chats with friends to bed with us. And if we do go to bed without any devices, we often just toss and turn, thinking of all the things we didn’t get done or need to do tomorrow. Fortunately, there is hope for some good sleeping in Tubac. Enter Rubin Naimen Ph.D, a psychologist who specializes in sleep and dream medicine. Naiman is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine at the University of Arizona’s Center for Integrative Medicine and now serves as the Sleep Specialist for their web-based program being taught at over 40 medical schools around the U.S. He served as the Sleep and Dream Specialist at Canyon Ranch Health Resort in Tucson for 12 years and later as Director of Sleep Programs for Miraval Resort. He also worked with cancer patients for 10 years, with a focus on dreaming and cancer. The good news for Tubac is that Dr. Naiman will begin a monthly article on sleep in The Villager starting in December. In his articles, Naiman wants to explain the shortcomings of dealing with sleep today. He feels it is “over-medicalized” and that it is not just a personal issue but, in fact, a community issue. He explains that the quality of life in a community depends not only on how they live during the day, but also how they sleep as a community. So it appears there is more to successful sleep than just swallowing a sleeping pill. According to Naiman “what stands between me and deep sleep is what stands between me and my deepest self.” He sees sleep as the “lazy person’s way to enlightenment.” He explained that most people look at sleep like a necessary pit stop in an auto race, but in fact, sleep is a “living experience, as alive as water and air.” He thinks we need to learn to love sleep like we love ice cream.

Naiman has a B.A. in Anthropology, an M.S. in Rehabilitation Counseling and a Ph.D in Clinical Psychology. In addition to his teaching positions, he has maintained a private psychology practice and worked as a business consultant. His focus for the past 20-plus years has been on sleep and dream health. He is the author of numerous works on sleep and his latest book is Hush: A Book of Bedtime Contemplations. In addition to his articles, Naiman will be doing a weekend retreat on sleep at the Tubac Golf Resort sometime in January. (Consult the Tubac calendar for details.) He is also an amateur photographer and enjoys hiking and mountain biking. You can check out his website at www.drnaiman. com. Be sure to catch his articles starting next month in The Tubac Villager. He plans to help Tubac “fall in love with sleep!”

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Help "Max the Mini" and Feed the Hungry

Letter submitted by Byron Thompson, president Tubac Rotary We all say it almost daily: “I’m hungry. I wonder what I should eat. But what if the next time you went to the refrigerator, it was empty? What if the cupboard was bare? You would be what the government now calls food insecure. You would be one of the 42 million Americans who struggle daily to provide food for their families. You would be HUNGRY. On November 21,22 and 23 the Tubac Rotary will be doing its part to fight hunger as we ask our neighbors to help “Max the Mini” with groceries which will be donated to the Amado Food Bank. We will be at the Tubac Post Office from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm each day hoping to fill my Mini Cooper car with food and donations. There is no shame in hunger. It happens whether the cause is a loss of job, economics, ill health, age or generational poverty; it is a serious problem in America. The shame comes when we as a country don’t recognize the seriousness of the problem and avoid the opportunity to cure it. It’s hard to believe, but one in five Arizonans struggle with food insecurity. Those people are our neighbors and their children. Adequate nutrition is essential for a strong foundation of life. Children who do not have access to a healthy diet don’t have energy to learn, grow and ultimately succeed. We need to

take action now, especially during this holiday season, and help our neighbors. Our children cannot continue to run on empty. This November when you are shopping for your holiday meals, please buy a few extras and help us fill “Max the Mini”. Or if you prefer, make a donation. For every $1 donated, the community food bank can distribute enough food for four meals. Last year, the Tubac Rotary collected over 600 pounds of food in the Mini Cooper and more than $3,000 was donated. With your help, we hope to double that this year. Everything collected goes directly to the Amado Food Bank, the local community food bank which serves Tubac, Amado, Arivaca, Tumacacori, Lakewood, Halfway Station and Carmen. Those donations are “a huge bonus, especially during the holiday” according to Program Coordinator, Debby Acuna. Food symbolizes sustenance, community and life. It’ more than just a simple lunch or dinner or filling tummies; it’s about building community and empowering people. Let’s “Max the Mini” for our community.

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A RETURN TO TUBAC &

THE COMMUNITY GARDEN

Letter submitted by Annie Ewing

My husband Dave and I just returned to Tubac after a wonderful summer in the mountains of Colorado. The summer was spent gardening and enjoying the cool summer weather. We worked the soil and shared the garden produce with our neighbors and friends. Over the summer, I received photos and updates from the Community Garden of Tubac and my excitement began to build as we packed up the house and put the Colorado garden to bed for the winter.

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I unpacked necessary items at the Tubac place and a few days after our arrival, I just had to visit the garden. I was amazed to see many well-tended plots brimming with tomatoes, eggplant, corn and other hot weather vegetables. The summer heat had been brutal but the plots looked wonderful. The herb garden was and is packed with basil, oregano and other delicious herbs. I hadn’t had a chance to shop for groceries so I raided the herb garden and whipped up a nice batch of pesto, all the while thanking my fellow gardeners for the bounty. So much work had gone on over the hot summer months.

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The pollinator garden was planted last winter and the butterflies are floating and flitting around the plants as was hoped for. The bench in the pollinator garden is a perfect place to relax and watch the butterflies and bees tap nature’s bounty. A peaceful spot nestled in the corner of the garden.

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Some of the plots lay fallow and overgrown; waiting for the winter gardeners to arrive. The garden shed is full of tools and seeds are out for sharing. The compost area is neatly organized and ready for transformation into rich soil. I always feel a twinge of sadness when we harvest the final produce from the Colorado garden and till the soil for its winter rest but I know that my Tubac garden will soon begin to grow a new crop of food, friendships and learning. Robert Rodale, an American expert and proponent of organic gardening once said, “In almost every garden the land is made better and so is the gardener”. I will soon be getting better.

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Ongoing MONDAYS THROUGH FRIDAYS: JOIN THE SABINO STEWARDS 6-10am through the fall in the fight against buffelgrass and fountain grass in the Sabino Canyon area. No experience necessary. New volunteers will be trained to identify target invasives. Volunteers carry a sprayer backpack cross-country, which means up and down moderate elevations that are rocky and unstable. You will cross creeks and get wet feet. Stamina, leg strength, and good balance are essential. Volunteers must wear sturdy closed-toed shoes or boots, long-sleeved shirts, long pants, a hat, and bring a water bottle. We provide rubber gloves and all training; volunteers must be comfortable using herbicides in a careful & targeted fashion. sabinostewards@gmail.com. MONDAYS THROUGH SATURDAYS: Yoga at Tubac Healing Arts Center. 8:30am. 6 Camino Otero. www.tubachealingarts.com. 520275-2689. MONDAYS & TUESDAYS: Tubac Art Academy - Fine Art Classes featuring Lou Maestas – Painting – any medium – all levels. 9am -12noon. Ongoing classes. $45 per class. (505) 3212918. At El Presidito #4 Calle Iglesia. PATAGONIA: BORDERLANDS RESTORATION. Seed lab every Monday from 8 am to 12 pm. Nursery work every Tuesday from 8 am - 12 pm at Borderlands in Patagonia. Email Francesca at afclaver@gmail.com for details. TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS: Yoga at Tubac Healing Arts Center. 5:30pm. 6 Camino Otero. www.tubachealingarts.com. 520275-2689. WEDNESDAYS & THURSDAYS: Access to Brownell Research Center & Library, Tubac Community Center 10am-2pm. THURSDAYS: WEEKLY REHEARSALS OF THE SANTA CRUZ SINGERS in preparation for a concert on January 6, 2017. Time: 5pm. Location: Music room SCFPA, 348 Naugle (Hwy 82), Patagonia. Sopranos needed. All are welcome! Information: call 520-394-0129. FRIDAYS: Tubac Rotary Club meets at 8am at the Tubac Golf Resort & Spa.

Tucson Audubon hosts Weekly Walks at the Arivaca Cienega. Explore the upland desert, grasslands, and wetlands of Buenos Aires National Wildlife Refuge with Bob Rolfson or another expert birder at 8am every Saturday through April. Live Piano Music at the Cow Palace Restaurant and Bar. Amado, I-19 Exit 48. 398-8000. SUNDAYS: The Church at Tubac - Sunday School at 10 am. Worship Service at 11 am. 2242 West Frontage Road. Info: 398-2325. www.churchattubac.com. The Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Green Valley/Amado holds services at 10 am at the Amado Territory Ranch off Interstate 19 Exit 48. Please submit Ongoing events monthly, or indicate relevant issues which you would like your event to run. * * * * * NOW THROUGH NOVEMBER 13 - "WALTER BLAKELOCK WILSON" EXHIBIT AT THE TUBAC CENTER OF THE ARTS. 9 Plaza Road. 520-398-2371. NOW THROUGH NOVEMBER 18 - SONORAN WREATH FESTIVAL AT THE ARIZONA HISTORY MUSEUM. Silent Auction on Nov 18 from 5-7:30pm. 949 E 2nd St Tucson. ahstucson@azhs.gov. NOW THROUGH DECEMBER 4 - "ANSEL ADAMS & THE AMERICAN PHOTOGRAPH" EXHIBIT AT THE TUBAC CENTER OF THE ARTS. 9 Plaza Road. 520-398-2371. NOW THROUGH DECEMBER 4 - "DAVID ERNEST LONGWELL: A SLOW READ" EXHIBIT AT THE TUBAC CENTER OF THE ARTS. 9 Plaza Road. 520-398-2371. NOW THROUGH THE END OF THE SCHOOL YEAR TUMACÁCORI LAUNCHES SECOND YEAR OF EVERY KID IN A PARK PASS. Tumacácori encourages all fourth graders to visit the park for free this year as part of the Every Kid in a Park program. The program gives fourth grade students, and those accompanying them, free access to more than 2,000 federally managed lands and waters. Visit www.EveryKidinaPark.gov to download the pass and obtain more information. Fourth grade teachers in Santa Cruz and Pima Counties can apply for these funds to cover transportation costs supporting a field trip to Tumacácori. Field trips come packaged with curriculum-based pre- and post-visit lessons, and include options including river programs, My Life at Tumacácori, Padre Kino’s Quest, and the ever-popular Mission Mystery. To learn more about curriculum-based experiences at Tumacácori, visit www.nps.gov/tuma/ learn/education/index.htm. The Every Kid in a Park pass

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– which features a new design for this year’s students – is valid for a full calendar year starting September 1. The pass grants free entry for fourth graders and up to three accompanying adults (or an entire car for drivein parks) to most federally managed lands and waters, including national parks, forests, wildlife refuges and marine sanctuaries. For more information, please visit www.everykidinapark.gov and follow the program on Twitter @everykidinapark, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube. For additional information about Tumacácori, please visit www.nps.gov/tuma or call 520-377-5060. NOW - ONGOING SPECIAL EXHIBIT - TUBAC’S PIONEER FAMILIES AND THE CATASTROPHE OF BACA FLOAT NO. 3. This ground breaking exhibit tells the story of how local homesteaders lost their lands to real estate speculators and political actions beyond their control. Included with park admission, $5 adult, $2 youth 7-13, children free. Tubac Presidio State Historic Park, 1 Burruel St. (520) 398–2252. * * * * * NOVEMBER 11, 4PM-6PM - QUICK DRAW ART EXHIBIT OPENING RECEPTION FOR JASON LOHMEIER. At the For Lowell Museum 2900 N Craycroft Rd. Tucson. 520-885-3832. On display through February 11, 2017. NOVEMBER 11 & 12, 7PM - THE SANTA CRUZ SHOESTRING PLAYERS PRESENT: SOMEONE WHO’LL WATCH OVER ME BY FRANK MCGUINNESS. This powerful and moving play, set in Beirut, Lebanon in the 1980s, is based on a true story. Filled with humor and pathos, Someone Who'll Watch Over Me is ultimately a remarkable celebration of the human spirit. This production is directed by Amanda Urbaniak. Additional showing: November 13 at 3pm. At the Community Performance & Art Center, 1250 W. Continental Road, Green Valley. www.santacruzshoestringplayers.com. NOVEMBER 12, 8AM-9:30AM - BIRDING AT SWEETWATER WETLANDS. Explore this urban birding hotspot with a naturalist to look for wetland and desert birds as well as other wildlife. All ages welcome. 2667 W. Sweetwater Drive 85750. Cost: Free. Online registration required. For more information: www.pima.gov/nrpr, eeducation@pima.gov or 520-615-7855. NOVEMBER 12, 15, 19, 22, 26, & 29, 10AM-11:30 & 12-1:30PM - TOUR OF HACIENDA DE LA CANOA. Join a walking tour of the Canoa Ranch headquarters to gain insights into the fascinating stories of the people that lived and worked on the ranch. Visit the historic ranch buildings and corrals, and enjoy scenic views of the Santa Cruz River Valley. All ages welcome. 5375 S. I-19 Frontage Road, Green Valley. Cost: Free. Online registration required. For more information: www. pima.gov/nrpr, CanoaRanch@pima.gov or 520-7245220.

NOVEMBER 12, 10AM-3PM - OLD TOWN TUBAC HISTORIC ADOBE BUILDING WALKING TOUR. The tour includes buildings believed to have garrisoned Spanish Colonial Soldiers in the mid-1700s, housed some of Arizona's earliest 19th century settlers, homes built on existing foundations by Tubac's Hispanic Heritage Families and where Tubac's artist colony had its beginnings and continues to this day. A rare opportunity to tour inside these historical treasures and learn about the people living and working here for hundreds of years. $40 per person, children with adults and students with ID - Free. $35 per person for Tubac Historical Society Members. Registration is recommended. Tickets are limited. Proceeds support this missions of the Tubac Historical Society and Lowe House Project Artist in Residency Program. For more information and registration 520-398-2020 and info@ths-tubac.org. NOVEMBER 12, 2PM - BOOK EVENT -- KNIGHTS OF THE WOEFUL COUNTENANCE BY TOM PREZELSKI. One of the most significant artifacts in the Tubac Presidio Museum is the remains of a lance used by the 1st Battalion of Native Cavalry. This military unit served the Union cause in the American Civil War and consisted largely of Californio Hispanic volunteers from Southern California and the Central Coast. These Native Cavalrymen lent the army their legendary skills in horsemanship and carried lances that evoked both the romance of the Californios and the Spanish military tradition. Tom Prezelski's new book, Californio Lancers: The 1st Battalion of Native Cavalry in the Far West, 1863–1866 (Arthur H. Clark, 2015), is the first detailed history of the 1st Battalion, and illuminates their role in the conflict and brings new understanding to Civil War history. Tom will have copies of his book available for sale. Refreshments will be served. Call (520) 398-2252 to make your reservation. $7.50 fee includes admission to tour the Park. Tubac Presidio State Historic Park, 1 Burruel St. (520) 398–2252. NOVEMBER 12, 5PM - STARRY, STARRY NIGHT GALA DINNER AND ENTERTAINMENT UNDER THE STARS. Tickets $150, Cocktail Attire. Catered by La Roca Restaurant, Music by Domingo DeGrazia Spanish Guitar Band. At the Rock Corral Ranch, Tumacacori. Buy tickets online at ARSOBO.ORG. ARSOBO is a US/MEXICO Cross Border Non-Profit Organization supporting individuals with disabilities. For more information call Bill Neubauer at 520-444-9048. NOVEMBER 12, 6:30PM-8:30PM - A NIGHT UNDER THE STARS. Explore the wonder and unfold the mysteries of the night sky. Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association volunteers provide an introduction to the night sky and set up telescopes for celestial viewing. Feel free to bring your lawn chair. All ages welcome. Weather permitting. Tucson Mountain Park, Ironwood Picnic Area, 1548 S. Kinney Road; Cost: Free. Registration not required. For more information: www.pima.gov/nrpr, eeducation@pima.gov or 520-615-7855.

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NOVEMBER 12, 7PM - THE SANTA CRUZ SHOESTRING PLAYERS PRESENT: SOMEONE WHO’LL WATCH OVER ME BY FRANK MCGUINNESS. At the Community Performance & Art Center, 1250 W. Continental Road, Green Valley. www.santacruzshoestringplayers.com.

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NOVEMBER 13, 2PM - PRESENTATION: NATURAL DISASTERS, INCLUDING GLOBAL WARMING BY DON DAVIDSON. Join Don for another of his illustrated geological presentations, this time on natural disasters. He’ll discuss the causes and effects of major geological events including earthquakes, volcanoes and hurricanes, and the more “minor” ones like landslides, sinkholes and tornadoes. Global warming and other human generated disasters such as fracking will also be discussed. Refreshments will be served. Call 520-398-2252 to make your reservation today. $7.50 fee includes admission to tour the Park. Tubac Presidio State Historic Park, 1 Burruel St. (520) 398–2252.

INVITES YOU TO A TRADITIONAL THANKSGIVING DINNER A Harvest Mixed Green Salad or Butternut Squash Soup Entrée Choices:

All entrées will be served with our Homemade Dressing and Cranberry Sauce and your choice of Sweet Potato Casserole or Mashed Potatoes Roasted Turkey $21.95

Honey Glazed Ham $21.95

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Dessert: Pecan Pie or Pumpkin Pie Reservations Suggested 398-8000

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NOVEMBER 13, 3PM - THE SANTA CRUZ SHOESTRING PLAYERS PRESENT: SOMEONE WHO’LL WATCH OVER ME BY FRANK MCGUINNESS. At the Community Performance & Art Center, 1250 W. Continental Road, Green Valley. www.santacruzshoestringplayers.com.

Wishing You All A Blessed Day

NOVEMBER 13, 4PM-6PM - RESTORATIVE YOGA WITH ERIN AT THE TUBAC HEALING ARTS CENTER. 6 Camino Otero. 520-275-2689. www.tubachealingarts.com.

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NOVEMBER 14, 2PM-3:15PM - COOKING A-Z - SOUR DOUGH WITH RANDY WADE. $20. This class is a demonstration of all the steps for starting, feeding and baking with sour dough yeast. This ancient technique produces a light crusty slightly sour loaf, and can be used for biscuits, dumplings, pancakes and amazing waffles. Bring your own starter container, or buy one at Tumacookery, and we will provide you with your own sour dough starter to take home. A clean small jelly jar or plastic container with a lid works best. We will bake a loaf of bread, mix bread dough, make batter, and cook waffles in an antique General Electric waffle maker. Tumacookery. www.cookinga-z.com. 520-398-9497. NOVEMBER 14, 6PM-7:30PM - TUCSON AUDUBON PRESENTS MIMICRY IS NOT JUST FOR MOCKINGBIRDS! WITH RICH HOYER. This audiovisual presentation will showcase mimicry in songbirds throughout the Americas. Rich will share his enthusiasm for this curious and often entertaining behavior. He’s sure to have you whistling a bird song by the end of his presentation! At the Pima Community College Downtown Campus in the Amethyst Room, 1255 N. Stone Ave. Tucson. NOVEMBER 15, 8AM-9:30AM - BIRDING AT KERP. Take a stroll with birding expert Jeff Babson to spot wetland and desert birds in the urban habitats of Kino Ecosystem Restoration Project (KERP) at Sam Lena Park. All ages welcome. Sam Lena Park/KERP, 3400 S. Country Club Road. Cost: Free with Membership, Non-Member $5 fee. Online registration required. For more information: www.pima.gov/nrpr, eeducation@pima. gov or 520-615-7855. NOVEMBER 15, 9AM - BIRDING AT THE TUCSON BOTANICAL GARDENS. Tucson Audubon partners with the Tucson Botanical Gardens for a garden bird walk. The walk is especially good for beginning bird watchers and those interested in attracting birds to their own yards. Along the way we'll point out some of the many bird-friendly plants at the gardens and give you ideas for how to bring birds into your own yard. There will be a limited number of loaner binoculars for for guests to borrow. The birding is free but there is an entrance fee to the gardens. Meet at the gardens--2150 N Alvernon Way, Tucson. No online registration necessary. NOVEMBER 15, 10AM-11:30 & 12-1:30PM - TOUR OF HACIENDA DE LA CANOA. 5375 S. I-19 Frontage Road, Green Valley. Cost: Free. Online registration required. For more information: www.pima.gov/nrpr, CanoaRanch@pima.gov or 520-724-5220. NOVEMBER 15 THROUGH JANUARY 9 - LIVING RIVER OF WORDS YOUTH POETRY AND ART. Local children share their view of the natural world in this exhibition of award winning poetry and mixed media art. All ages welcome. Mission Library, 3770 S. Mission Road. Cost: Free. For more information: www.pima.gov/nrpr, eeducation@pima.gov or 520-615-7855. NOVEMBER 15, 10:30AM - TUCSON AUDUBON BIRD WALKS - REID PARK RAMBLE. We will walk around the park for two hours looking for wintering waterfowl, raptors and woodpeckers. Easy pace. Meet at the bus stop in front of the Adaptive Rec Center Pool (looks like a big white circus tent) north of the zoo entrance. Turn off 22nd St. on to Randolph Way and left onto Zoo Ct. Call or email leader if any questions. No limit but please register. Leader: John Higgins. 520-578-1830 jghiggins@comcast.net. NOVEMBER 15, 2-5PM - POETRY WORKSHOP FOR BEGINNERS TO ADVANCED. at the Lowe House below St. Ann's. First trial one only $12. Contact Bill @ livewritewords.com. NOVEMBER 15, 5PM - SCVUSD#35 GOVERNING BOARD MEETING. District Office, Board Room. The public is invited to attend the regular bimonthly meeting of the district governing board. 570 Camino Lito Galindo, Rio Rico. NOVEMBER 15, 6:30PM - HISTORY TALK – “RIO RICO’S RAILROAD HISTORY” BY RAILROAD ENTHUSIAST ED BIEBEL. The railroad first arrived in Calabasas in 1882 when it was the port-of-entry into Mexico. The New Mexico and Arizona Railroad was the first railroad built from the Arizona Territory into Mexico. Ed Biebel, railroad enthusiast, will speak about: What happened in Calabasas when the railroad arrived? Contact RioRicoHistorian@hotmail.com. www.RioRicoHistoricalSociety.org/talks. html. This event is free and open to the public, at the Rio Rico Community Center. NOVEMBER 16, 2PM-3PM - THE WONDERFUL WORLD OF BATS. Explore the exciting night life of bats, their intriguing adaptations, and the important roles they play in the environment. We also discuss current threats to bat populations. All ages welcome. Joyner-Green Valley Library, 601 N. La Canada Drive, Green Valley. Cost: Free. For more information: www.pima.gov/nrpr, eeducation@pima.gov or 520-615-7855. NOVEMBER 16, 2PM-4:30PM - COOKING A-Z - COOKBOOK COLLECTORS WITH JERI HOYLE. $75. Join us for our first Cookbook Collectors Class featuring the Barefoot Contessa's newest book, Cooking for Jeffry. As a class we will learn to prepare and enjoy the following dishes from the pages of your new book: Skillet roasted lemon chicken, Maple roasted carrot salad, Bourbon honey cake. Wine will accompany the meal - Class price includes a copy of the cookbook ($35 value). Tumacookery. www. cookinga-z.com. 520-398-9497.

NOVEMBER 16, 17, & 18 - LIVEWRITE POETRY INTENSIVE WITH BILL STEPHENSON. “What ‘oft was thought but ne’er so well expressed." Three day intensive workshop that includes recitation, discussion, and learning exercises for turning casual poems into well crafted poems. A Lowe House Project Workshop in Old Town Tubac. $110. For more information and registration contact Bill at livewritewords.com. NOVEMBER 17, 8:30AM-3:30PM - RIO RICO HIGH SCHOOL RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE. Sponsored by Rio Rico High School National Honor Society, the public is invited to participate in this Red Cross Blood Drive. Every 2 seconds someone in the U.S. is in need of blood; more than 41,000 blood donations are needed every day. Please donate in order to meet this critical need. For more information, contact Chris Peters, RRHS NHS sponsor, at 520-375-8773. NOVEMBER 17, 9AM-11AM - LYRIC AND RECHARGEABLE INFORMATION SEMINAR. At the Community Performance & Art Center, 1250 West Continental Rd, Green Valley. Companions are encouraged to attend. Call 520.399.7633 to make reservations as space is limited. Light refreshments will be provided. NOVEMBER 17, 1-3PM - GREEN VALLEY GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY MEETING. Program: Suzanne Young Brayer, B.A. and M.A., Arizona State University, "Timelines." Plotting an individual on a timeline is a valuable tool to help in genealogy research. By summarizing a life, it can point out areas for further research, errors and inconsistencies, interconnections between persons, and relationships to historical events. This discussion will demonstrate the types of timelines, how they can be created and how to use them in analysis. Meetings feature helpful genealogical items for Silent Auctions and Raffles. Refreshments will be served. Visitors are welcome. For more information, contact JoAnn Herbst (520-396-4630 or joannherbst29@gmail.com), or go to our web site at www.azgvgs.org (new and easier). At the Valley Presbyterian Church, 2800 S. Camino del Sol, Green Valley.

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NOVEMBER 17, 4PM-5;30PM - HEARING: PLUGGING INTO LIFE. The Tubac Health Care Foundation partnered with the Tubac Center for the Arts is hosting Dr. Cheryl Johnson, audiologist and deaf education specialist for her presentation on the importance of hearing in our lives. Dr. Johnson is a resident of Green Valley, Arizona and Leadville, Colorado. Join us at the Tubac Center of the Arts for a wine reception and program. NOVEMBER 17, 5PM - ARTS SPEAK PRESENTATION WITH THE TUBAC HEALTHCARE FOUNDATION. Location: Tubac Center of the Arts. Admission: Free. Contact: Call TCA at 520-398-2371. NOVEMBER 18 THROUGH DECEMBER 30 - HOLIDAY ARTISAN MARKET AT THE TUBAC CENTER OF THE ARTS. Our annual holiday arts and crafts exhibit provides unique and made items from regional artists. Great holiday gift items. Visit with Santa during Luminaria Nights, Friday December 2nd & Saturday December 3rd from 5:00 – 8:30pm. Free for TCA Members, $10/Nonmembers and guests. 9 Plaza Road. 520398-2371. NOVEMBER 18, 11AM1PM - FRONTIER PRINTING PRESS DEMONSTRATIONS. A knowledgeable volunteer 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. You will get to set type and print small samples to take with you. Included with park admission: $5 adult, $2 youth 7-13, children free. Tubac Presidio State Historic Park, 1 Burruel St. (520) 398–2252. NOVEMBER 18, 2PM-3PM WILDLIFE OF THE SONORAN DESERT. Wildlife that inhabit the Sonoran Desert have specialized adaptations that allow them to thrive. From roadrunners to regal horned lizards and round-tailed ground squirrels we explore how animals are adapted to life in the Sonoran Desert. All ages welcome. Woods Memorial Library, 3455 N. First Avenue. Cost: Free. For more information: www.pima.gov/ nrpr, eeducation@pima.gov or 520615-7855.

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28 NOVEMBER 18, 4:30PM-6:30PM - SAN CAYETANO FALL FESTIVAL. Join us for an evening of fun, food and activities. There will be games, face painting and a haunted house. Each class is sponsoring a game. Tickets for the games will be available for purchase at the gate. Cost per ticket is $0.25 each. Admission is free. At San Cayetano Elementary School in Rio Rico. For more information, contact Roxanna Leyva at 520-375-8312. NOVEMBER 18, 5PM-7PM - CALABASAS FIESTA MEXICANA. Please join us for our 4th annual Fiesta Mexicana. We will have music, food, fun and games! Enjoy performances by our very own Folklorico Calabasas, Mariachi Apache and other special guest performers. We will be selling carnes asada, tacos de chicharron, cocktel de elote, vasos de fruta, tostitos, aguas frescas, and lots more. Admission is free. At Calabasa School in Rio Rico. For more information, contact Irma Velez at 520-375-8549. NOVEMBER 18, 5PM-7:30PM - SONORAN WREATH FESTIVAL SILENT AUCTION AT THE ARIZONA HISTORY MUSEUM. Enjoy a family friendly evening of bidding, visiting the museum, and enjoying some holiday treats. Over 20 handmade wreaths available for purchase. 949 E 2nd St Tucson. ahstucson@azhs.gov. NOVEMBER 18, 6:30PM - OPENING NIGHT GALA FOR TUCSON BALLET'S SPIRIT GARDEN, AN ORIGINAL BALLET COMMEMORATING DIA DE LOS MUERTOS (DAY OF THE DEAD). Ballerinas, Catrinas, skulls, and other iconic images will be included in the performance in an inventive manner. The music of Tucson’s own internationally renowned troubadours Calexico has also served as an inspiration for the creation of Spirit Garden, Calexico specially adapted their music for the ballet. Also included on the program is Perseus & Andromeda, the 2nd installment of Daniel Precup’s “Greek Heroes” series. The program concludes with the encore presentation of Red, White & Blue!, the company’s signature patriotic work. Performance Dates/Times: Opening Night Gala Friday, November 18 – 6:30 pm. Opening Night Gala includes pre-performance wine and buffet reception, silent auction, live musical entertainment by Mariachi Valenzuela, and a post-performance champagne and dessert reception with company artists. Other Performances: Saturday, November 19 – 7:30 pm, Sunday, November 20 – 2:00 pm, Temple of Music and Art (330 S. Scott Ave.) Ticket Information: Opening Night Gala - $100, General - $45, Seniors/Students/Military - $40. Phone: 800.838.3006. Online: www.brownpapertickets.com. NOVEMBER 19, 8AM-11AM - SONORAN DESERT WEEDWACKERS. Join the Sonoran Desert Weedwackers to eradicate buffelgrass and fountain grass in Tucson Mountain Park. Work requires hiking and pulling buffelgrass on steep slopes. Meeting locations change frequently. Email eeducation@pima.gov for meeting location. Ages 18 and up. Pima County Tucson Mountain Park Cost: Free. For more information: www.pima.gov/nrpr, eeducation@pima.gov or 520-615-7855. NOVEMBER 19, 10AM-11:30 & 12-1:30PM - 10AM11:30 & 12-1:30PM - TOUR OF HACIENDA DE LA CANOA. 5375 S. I-19 Frontage Road, Green Valley. Cost: Free. Online registration required. For more information: www.pima.gov/nrpr, CanoaRanch@pima. gov or 520-724-5220.

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artists for this Quick Paint event and barbecue. 1-2:30pm Quick Draw Competition - 20+ local artists have only 90 minutes to create a completed work of art for the charity auction. 3-5pm Charity Auction of Quick Draw Art. 5-8pm Cowboy Cuisine catered by Tubac Jacks with music to follow. All funds raised directly support Tubac Center of the Arts High School Arts programing. Location: Rogoway Turquoise Tortoise Gallery, 5 Calle Baca, Tubac. Admission: Event Free / Dinner $25. Contact: Call TCA at 520-398-2371 or Rogoway Turquoise Tortoise Gallery at (520) 398-2041.

AND PIANIST EVAN KORRY performing the works of Beethoven, Cesar Franck, Arvo Part and others. Concert time: 3pm. Location: the Korry Residence, Nogales. Information/reservations: scfpapresents.org or call 888-202-1942 or 520-394-0129.

NOVEMBER 19, 2PM - ARIZONA'S NATIONAL & STATE PARKS, MONUMENTS, AND HISTORIC SITES - SPECIAL PRESENTATION BY JACK LASSETER. Why are the national parks called America’s greatest idea? What insights into Arizona’s history do our state parks, like the Tubac Presidio or Tombstone’s Courthouse offer us? How does a visit to one of our parks, monuments, or historic sites change us? Jack will discuss what’s available in Arizona (of the 400+ units of the National Park System, 21 are in Arizona, plus 30 state parks), what each has to offer, and why they are such great places to visit, not once, but over and over again. After hearing this talk, you will want to visit them all, and never want to stay home again. Wine and hors d'oeuvres will be served. $15 per lecture. A portion of the proceeds supports our education and preservation programs. Please call for reservations and future dates, 520-398-2252. Tubac Presidio State Historic Park, 1 Burruel St. (520) 398–2252.

NOVEMBER 21, 22 & 23, 10AM-2PM - THE TUBAC ROTARY WILL BE DOING ITS PART TO FIGHT HUNGER AS WE ASK OUR NEIGHBORS TO HELP “MAX THE MINI” WITH GROCERIES WHICH WILL BE DONATED TO THE AMADO FOOD BANK. We will be at the Tubac Post Office from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm each day hoping to fill my Mini Cooper car with food and donations.

NOVEMBER 19, 4PM - EQUINE VOICES RESCUE & SANCTUARY FALL FUNDRAISER held at the Madera Clubhouse in Quail Creek, 2055 E. Quail Crossing Blvd, Green Valley. The Fall Fundraiser will include silent and live auctions, hors d’oeuvres, complimentary wine tasting, three course meal, and cash bar. All the money raised at this event will go directly to benefit the equines that have made the sanctuary their home. To make your reservation to attend go online at equinevoices.org/events or contact our office at 520-398-2814. The cost is $65 per person, or you can purchase a table of 10 for $650. This can be a table for you and your friends, clientele, or donated to groups such as the Elephant Head Volunteer Fire Department, Pima County Sheriffs, Border Patrol, Equine Voices volunteers, or an organization of your choice.

NOVEMBER 22, 10AM-11:30 & 12-1:30PM - 10AM11:30 & 12-1:30PM - TOUR OF HACIENDA DE LA CANOA. 5375 S. I-19 Frontage Road, Green Valley. Cost: Free. Online registration required. For more information: www.pima.gov/nrpr, CanoaRanch@pima. gov or 520-724-5220.

NOVEMBER 20, 1:30PM-4PM - COOKING A-Z - GREEN CORN TAMALES WITH LAURA DUNCAN. $45. Green Corn Tamales are a regional favorite. In fact, this type of tamale was first made in Tucson, and is widely available at local restaurants. Green Corn Tamales are a Christmas tradition, supported by a gathering of friends and family to make dozens of tamales. This workshop class will show you how select ingredients and prepare tamales from start to finish. You will take home half a dozen tamales to cook at home. You will also enjoy freshly cooked tamales in class! Tumacookery. www. cookinga-z.com. 520-398-9497.

NOVEMBER 19, 12NOON-4PM - RIO RICO HISTORICAL SOCIETY PRESENTS BUS TOUR OF HISTORIC RIO RICO. The bus departs the Rio Rico Community Center, 391 Avenida Coatimundi in Rio Rico at 12 p.m. The bus tour includes the Calabasas Mission accompanied by a National Park Service Ranger, Anita Badertscher, plus these seven additional site tours by Rio Rico historian, Dwight Thibodeaux: 1. Calabasas Town Site, 2. Toacuquita Indian Village/Rancheria, 3. The Stud Barn, 4. Baca Float Ranch House, 5. Palo Parado Railroad Siding/Otero Town, 6. Baca Float Ranch/ Palo Parado Barn, 7. Rancho Santa Cruz. Reservations required. Suggested donation $20 for members, $25 for non. Wear good hiking shoes, a hat, bring water, sunscreen and a portable chair. Contact Information: Rio Rico Historical Society, RioRicoHistorian@hotmail. com, 520-281-8293, www.RioRicoHistoricalSociety.org/ tours.html.

NOVEMBER 20, 2PM - TEODORO ‘TED’ RAMIREZ ARTIST-IN-RESIDENCE CONCERT SERIES: CANCIONES MEXICANAS - A SOUTHWEST CELEBRATION. Music is the heart and soul of Mexico. Artist-in-residence Teodoro "Ted" Ramirez presents an amazing group of master musicians as part of his annual Mexican Music celebration concert. Please join us to enjoy the classic songs of Mexico, in all their variety and performed by master musicians. You will hear romantic boleros, historic corridos, dynamic huapangos, powerful son jarocho, and much more. Teodoro “Ted” Ramirez, Bobby Benton with Ed Cordova, and John Contreras with "Trio Jarocho" will make the 1885 schoolhouse ring with joyous song! Don't miss this wonderful, power-packed concert! Tickets are $20, children 14 and under are free. Seating is limited, so please make your reservations early, 520-398-2252. Tubac Presidio State Historic Park, 1 Burruel St. (520) 398–2252.

NOVEMBER 19, 1-8PM - COWBOY CHRISTMAS 6TH ANNUAL QUICK DRAW AND ART AUCTION. Join Rogoway Turquoise Tortoise Gallery, Tubac Territory Gallery, TCA staff & board members and community

NOVEMBER 20, 3PM - SANTA CRUZ FOUNDATION FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS PRESENTS THE FIRST CONCERT OF THE 2016-2017 BENDERLY SALON SERIES FEATURING VIOLINIST YURI NAMKUNG

NOVEMBER 20, DOORS OPEN AT 5PM - SUNDAY NIGHT MOVIE AT THE GOODS - BREATH OF THE GODS. In a quest to illuminate yoga's origins, this indepth documentary exmaines the life of Tirumalai Krishnamacharya, founder of the first yoga school. Movie starts at 6pm. 26A Tubac Rd. 520-398-2001.

NOVEMBER 21, 1PM-4PM - COOKING A-Z - FRENCH MACARONS WITH JASMIN BELL. $80. Learn how to make the perfect French Macaron in this 3-hour course! We will go over tricks and techniques of achieving uniformity and consistency in each batch, as well as learning how to make that decadent, rich filling- French buttercream. Cooking A-Z is delighted to welcome Seattle based pastry chef Jasmin Bell for this one-ofa-kind class. We are limiting class size to 8 students, to ensure individual instruction. Tumacookery. www. cookinga-z.com. 520-398-9497.

NOVEMBER 24 & 25 - THANKSGIVING HOLIDAYS. ALL SCHOOLS AND OFFICES ARE CLOSED. NOVEMBER 24, 9AM - TUBAC TURKEY TROT - 6TH ANNUAL 5K TO BENEFIT THE FOOD BANK. Kick off at 9am at the Governor's Mansion in Barrio de Tubac. Everyone welcome, adults, kids & dogs. No Entry fee. Food and raffle tickets available for a donation. For more info call (561) 713-8284. NOVEMBER 24, 9AM-10:30AM - THANKSGIVING PRACTICE AT THE TUBAC HEALING ARTS CENTER. 6 Camino Otero. 520-275-2689. www.tubachealingarts. com. NOVEMBER 24, 9AM-5PM - THANKSGIVING DAY AT THE PRESIDIO. The Tubac Presidio State Historic Park will be open on Thanksgiving from 9 am to 5 pm. If you want to show visiting friends or relatives one of the finest historical parks in Arizona, we are ready to welcome you. Happy Thanksgiving! $5 Adult, $2 youth 7-13, children free. Tubac Presidio State Historic Park, 1 Burruel St. (520) 398–2252. NOVEMBER 24, 11AM-5PM - THE COW PALACE RESTAURANT & BAR INVITES YOU TO A TRADITIONAL THANKSGIVING DINNER. A Three Course Dinner featuring these delicious entrees: Traditional Turkey Dinner with all the down home sides, Slow Roasted Angus Prime Rib with Horseradish Demi Glaze and Honey Glazed Ham all accompanied with choice of a Mixed Green Holiday Salad or Butternut Squash Soup and Pumpkin or Pecan Pie. Reservations suggested, call 398-8000. NOVEMBER 24, 12NOON-7PM - MAKE YOUR RESERVATIONS FOR OUR THANKSGIVING FEAST! $45 per person. 1) Fall Root Medley or Butter Leaf or Wild Mushroom Chowder. 2) Free Range Tom Turkey or Pot Roast or Pan Seared Idaho Red Trout or Green Chili Corn Tamales. 3) Flourless Chocolate Torte and Pumpkin Pecan Bread Pudding. At the Tubac Golf Resort & Spa. 520-398-2211. NOVEMBER 25, 10AM - GUIDED TOUR OF THE BARRIO DE TUBAC ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITE. Special tour by Phil Halpenny and Gwen Griffin 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. Tubac Presidio State Historic Park, 1 Burruel St. (520) 398–2252. NOVEMBER 25, 10AM-1PM - 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. Tubac Presidio State Historic Park, 1 Burruel St. (520) 398–2252. NOVEMBER 25 & 26, 10AM-5PM - FALL ART WALK IN TUBAC. "Black Friday" with a creative twist; an alternative to the Mall. Tubac's shops, galleries and studios, meet the artists, see unique handcrafted works available in the art colony of Tubac. Free Admission. For more information visit www.tubacaz.com. or call the Tubac Chamber at 520-398-2704. NOVEMBER 25 & 26, 10AM-4PM - ARTIST DEMONSTRATION WITH TUCSON WATERCOLOR ARTIST OWEN ROSE. Join Big Horn Galleries in kicking off our 15th season in Tubac during the Tubac Fall Art Walk. Owen Rose will be demonstrating both days, please come by and meet this talented artist at Big Horn Galleries, 37 Tubac Rd., Tubac (located at the end of Tubac Rd, across from the Presidio). 520-398-9209. NOVEMBER 25 & 26, 10:30AM-5PM - GEMSTONE SHOW & DESIGN PARTY AT KOOREY CREATIONS. Take the black out of "Black Friday" and explore the world of color as Koorey Creations shows off its impressive collection of "Gemstones from around the World". Design specialists will help to create a new custom design with either their stone or yours, just in time for Christmas. Show specials including savings on stones and free custom sketches with a gemstone purchase. Call (520) 398-8360 to reserve a spot for design consultation and receive a surprise gift. NOVEMBER 26, 9AM-12NOON - TUBAC ART ACADEMY - FINE ART CLASSES FEATURING DAVID SIMONS – LANDSCAPE DEMO. $75. (520) 398-2128. At El Presidito #4 Calle Iglesia. NOVEMBER 26, 10AM-11:30 & 12-1:30PM - 10AM11:30 & 12-1:30PM - TOUR OF HACIENDA DE LA CANOA. 5375 S. I-19 Frontage Road, Green Valley. Cost: Free. Online registration required. For more information: www.pima.gov/nrpr, CanoaRanch@pima. gov or 520-724-5220. NOVEMBER 26, 10AM-12NOON - WALKING TOUR OF OLD TUBAC. Come explore colorful Old Tubac that even some of the locals don’t know about! Guided by Connie Stevens, you’ll discover fascinating facts about the town’s early adobe buildings and learn about Arizona’s first European settlement. Topics from early Native American inhabitants, Spanish explorers, American pioneers, Apache attacks, kidnappings, and other exciting episodes are discussed. Meet at the Park’s Visitor Center. Allow 2 hours for the tour and wear 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. Tubac Presidio State Historic Park, 1 Burruel St. (520) 398–2252. NOVEMBER 26, 10AM-1PM - LIVING HISTORY: SPINNING. Spinning is one of the oldest surviving crafts in the world. The tradition of weaving traces back to Neolithic times – approximately 12,000 years ago. Watch and learn how fiber and spinning impacted human activity from ancient to modern times. A knowledgeable volunteer will demonstrate how the

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spinning wheel produces thread from fiber, and you are welcome to experience spinning with a drop spindle. Included with park admission, $5 adult, $2 youth 7-13, children free. Tubac Presidio State Historic Park, 1 Burruel St. (520) 398–2252.

feature performances by Rio Rico's Symphonic Band, Concert Band, Jazz Red Band, and Jazz Black Band. There is no charge for admission. Donations accepted. For more information, contact Quinn O’Donnell, 520-375-8767.

NOVEMBER 26, 27 & 28 - BLACK FRIDAY WEEKEND SALE AT OOH LA LA, DESIGNER CONSIGNOR. 20% off Everything. I-19 Exit 48, in the Amado Territory. 398-3343.

DECEMBER 2 & 3, 9AM-4PM - 8TH ANNUAL GREEN VALLEY GOURD ART FESTIVAL. This festival sponsored by the Valley Gourd Patch of Green Valley features original gourd art and gourd art supplies. Gourd festival will run from 9am to 4pm both days in the Green Valley Village Mall, Suite 35, at I-19 and Esperanza. 520-648-9808; ajzaloz@gmail.com or www.azbaskets.net.

NOVEMBER 26, 2PM - CONCERT: NUEVO MUNDO. Come with your houseguests, friends, and neighbors and enjoy festive music from the Old and New World. Start your holiday season by celebrating the history of our local culture! Hear works by Morales, Guerrero, Padilla, our good friend Anonymous, and others. Nuevo Mundo, Cochise College’s early music ensemble, specializes in the performance of early vocal and instrumental music of Spain and the Americas and has delighted Tubac audiences for the past four years. They are hugely talented and a delight to see and hear. Proceeds from the concert will be divided between the Cochise College Music Scholarship Fund and the Friends of the Tubac Presidio and Museum. Tickets $15, free for children 14 and younger. Seating is limited, please call now for reservations, 520398-2252. Tubac Presidio State Historic Park, 1 Burruel St. (520) 398–2252. NOVEMBER 26 & 27 - “MATA ORTIZ WEEKEND”. See beautiful pottery from Mata Ortiz and meet the artists and families who create these amazing works of art at Tubac Center of the Arts. Two of the nephews of Juan Quezada, Samuel and his wife Estella and Mauro and his wife Martha will be joined by Gloria Hernandeez and her family along with Adrian Corona Trillo. Meet the artists and see demonstrations of pottery painting as well as a mid-afternoon firing of a pot in the traditional manner. The pottery for sale will be in a variety of price ranges. Collectors and interested visitors will want to take home a beautiful piece of pottery. Location: Tubac Center of the Arts. Admission: Free. Contact: Call TCA at 520-398-2371. NOVEMBER 27, 4PM-5:45PM - MANTRA, KIRTAN, SOUND HEALING AT THE TUBAC HEALING ARTS CENTER. 6 Camino Otero. 520275-2689. www.tubachealingarts.com. NOVEMBER 29 - GIVING TUESDAY. NOVEMBER 29, 10AM-11:30 & 12-1:30PM 10AM-11:30 & 12-1:30PM - TOUR OF HACIENDA DE LA CANOA. 5375 S. I-19 Frontage Road, Green Valley. Cost: Free. Online registration required. For more information: www.pima.gov/nrpr, CanoaRanch@pima.gov or 520-724-5220. NOVEMBER 30, 9AM-10:30AM - HERITAGE AREA STRUCTURES REHABILITATION TOUR. Architectural preservationist Simon Herbert discusses the processes and materials used for the rehabilitation of the structures at Historic Hacienda de la Canoa as he leads this behindthe-scenes tour. Learn about the work that has transformed the structures from deteriorating ruins to functional buildings. All ages welcome. Historic Hacienda de la Canoa, 5375 S. I-19 Frontage Road, Green Valley. Cost: Free. Online registration required. For more contact: www. pima.gov/nrpr, CanoaRanch@pima.gov or 520724-5220. NOVEMBER 30, 9AM-12NOON - TUBAC ART ACADEMY - FINE ART CLASSES FEATURING WALTER PORTER – MAKING PLEIN AIRE SIMPLE. (4 weeks) Starts Wed, Nov. 30. $45 per class (520) 275-4507. At El Presidito #4 Calle Iglesia. DECEMBER 1, 6PM - RRHS WINTER BAND CONCERT, at the Rio Rico High School, Cafetorium. The evening's concert will

DECEMBER 2 & 3 - MERRY LITTLE CHRISTMAS FINE ART SHOW. Please join us for our annual holiday fine art show & sale featuring smaller works of art at “Merry Little Prices” as well as many artistic gift opportunities for holiday gift giving. Opening reception held in conjunction with the annual Tubac Luminaria Festival on Friday & Saturday, December 2 & 3. The show will run through the month of December. Big Horn Galleries, 37 Tubac Rd., Tubac (located at the end of Tubac Rd, across from the Presidio). 520-3989209. DECEMBER 2 & 3, - SPECIAL LUMINARIA SHOW AT COBALT GALLERY - FEATURING SMALL WORKS BY NEIL MYERS. Artist reception Dec 3 5pm-8pm. Call for a preview. 5 Camino Otero. 520-398-1200. DECEMBER 2 & 3 - LUMINARIA NIGHTS AT THE TUBAC GOLF RESORT AND SPA. Enjoy this magical, time of the year as you wander through the glittering Village of Tubac and the Resort. Stables Ranch Grille will feature live entertainment both nights. For more information and menus for Holiday events please call 520.398.2678. DECEMBER 2 & 3, 6PM-7:30PM - CHRISTMAS CHOIRS @ TUBAC LUMINARIA NIGHTS. Donations appreciated. Performing in the Tubac Plaza is TaliasVan’s Bright & Morning Star Choir & Orchestra with opening performance by The CosmoKids Choir. Come enjoy traditional Christmas Carols and original CosmoWorship™ sacred holiday songs written by the choir’s founder. Santa Claus will be there, too! http:// globalchange.media (520) 398-2542. DECEMBER 3, 8AM - TUCSON AUDUBON BIRD WALKS - SABINO CANYON. We’ll bird Sabino Canyon Recreation Area walking a loop that includes both Sonoran desert upland and Sabino Creek riparian areas. Meet at the ramada by the Visitor’s Center at 5700 N Sabino Canyon Road. $5 parking fee. Return by 11 am. Sunhat, water and walking shoes recommended. Leaders are Sabino Canyon Volunteer Naturalists. Limit 15 participants. Please register. Leaders: Jean & Mark Hengesbaugh ( jhhenge@yahoo.com ) DECEMBER 3, 8AM-10AM - BIRDING IN TUCSON MOUNTAIN PARK. Join birding expert John Higgins for a guided walk in Tucson Mountain Park to see rufouswinged sparrows, gilded flickers, phainopeplas, and many other desert birds. Ages 12 and up. Tucson Mountain Park Ironwood Picnic Area, 1548 S. Kinney Road. Cost: Free. Online registration required. For more information: www. pima.gov/nrpr, eeducation@pima.gov or 520-615-7855. DECEMBER 3, 6, 10, 13, 17, 20, & 27, 10AM11:30 & 12-1:30PM - TOUR OF HACIENDA DE LA CANOA. Join a walking tour of the Canoa Ranch headquarters to gain insights into the fascinating stories of the people that lived and worked on the ranch. Visit the historic ranch buildings and corrals, and enjoy scenic views of the Santa Cruz River Valley. All ages welcome. 5375 S. I-19 Frontage Road, Green Valley. Cost: Free. Online registration required. For more information: www.pima.gov/nrpr, CanoaRanch@pima.gov or 520-724-5220.

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30 DECEMBER 3, 10AM-3PM - TUBAC ART ACADEMY - FINE ART CLASSES FEATURING LOU MAESTAS–SEMINAR – CREATIVITY/COMPOSITION/ MARKETING. A Judeo-Christian Perspective. Freeing the Artistic Spirit. $95 ($65-current students). (Bring a bag lunch!) RESERVATIONS ONLY / Limited seating. (505) 321-2918. At El Presidito #4 Calle Iglesia. DECEMBER 3, 2PM - WOMEN ON THE ARIZONA FRONTIER - SPECIAL PRESENTATION BY JACK LASSETER. The history of the West is not just the story of men. Jack tells us the fascinating story of some of the women on the Arizona frontier, who were as tough and hardy as the men, but who also brought civilization to this land. He focuses on three women: an Apache, a Spaniard, and a New Englander. Their stories are all pertinent to the development of Arizona. Jack will also talk about other women including governors, judges, a bridesmaid of Eleanor Roosevelt, the Captain of the “Arizona Navy”, the first territorial historian, a famous painter and architect, and a stagecoach robber! Wine and hors d'oeuvres will be served. $15 per lecture. A portion of the proceeds supports our education and preservation programs. Please call for reservations and future dates, 520398-2252. Tubac Presidio State Historic Park, 1 Burruel St. (520) 398–2252. DECEMBER 3, 2:30PM-3:30PM - ANIMAL ATTRACTION AND THE MATING GAME, Attracting mates is an important part of life in the animal world. During a digital slide presentation, we explore how animals use scent, sound, color, and impressive displays to catch the attention of potential mates. Woods Memorial Library, 3455 N. First Ave. Cost: Free. For more information: www.pima.gov/nrpr, eeducation@pima.gov or 520-615-7855. DECEMBER 3, 5PM-8PM - ARTIST RECEPTION - FEATURING SMALL WORKS BY NEIL MYERS. Myers was one of 21 artists to watch according to Southwest Art magazine and his colorful oil paintings are a collectors favorite. At the Cobalt Gallery. Call for a preview. 5 Camino Otero. 520-3981200. DECEMBER 3 & 4 - LA FIESTA DE TUMACÁCORI: 46TH ANNUAL CELEBRATION AT TUMACÁCORI NATIONAL HISTORICAL PARK. Admission is free. La Fiesta de Tumacácori is a celebration of all the cultures which have lived in and influenced the historical Santa Cruz Valley. The two-day event will feature Native American, Mexican, and Southwest food, crafts, and performances. A multicultural Catholic Mass will be celebrated in front of the historic Tumacácori Mission church on Sunday morning, led by Bishop José Leopoldo Gonzales Gonzales, of the new Nogales Diocese in Sonora. Dozens of local non-profit historical, cultural, environmental, and religious organizations will be selling food and hand crafted items. On the main stage, there will be all-day, continuous entertainment, featuring a variety of dance and music groups representing many cultural traditions. Visitors can enjoy demonstrations including paper flower making, rawhide braiding, tortilla-making, and O’odham basket weaving. Guided tours of the mission will be available both days, as well as guided walks to the Santa Cruz River and tours of the park’s heritage orchard. In the hands-on “Discovery Corner,” there will be family-friendly activities including piñata breaking, adobe brick making, historical clothing, and nature based games. Visitors to the fiesta will be able to collect stamps at each activity and earn prizes. On Sunday morning at 10am, a procession begins in front of the visitor center, leading through the fiesta grounds and ending in front of the mission church. The multicultural Catholic Mass begins when the procession arrives, approximately 10:30 a.m. Please note that no photos are permitted during the procession or mass, or while sacred dances are being performed. Take exit 29 off of I-19 and follow the signs. For information, call the Tumacácori visitor center, (520) 377-5060. DECEMBER 4, 2PM - TEODORO ‘TED’ RAMIREZ ARTIST-IN-RESIDENCE CONCERT SERIES: DOLAN ELLIS. Dolan Ellis returns celebrating 50 years as Arizona's Official State Balladeer. Dolan has graced the national folk music stage for many years, both as a member of the New Christy Minstrels,

Tu b a c Vi l l a g e r N o v e m b e r 2 0 1 6 as a solo performer and has contributed to folklore preservation - one of the most notable aspects of his work. He has dedicated his life to the art of music and storytelling - please call 520-398-2252 today to reserve your seat and join us for this very special concert "Dolan Ellis - Arizona's Official State Balladeer - Celebrates 50 Years". Tickets are $20, children 14 and under are free. Seating is limited, so please make your reservations early, 520-3982252. Tubac Presidio State Historic Park, 1 Burruel St. (520) 398–2252. DECEMBER 4, 2PM-6PM – WINE & CHEESE AMONG THE TREES. Location: 781 N. Linda Vista Dr., Nogales. Four varieties of wine and 10 different cheeses and veggie trays. View 20-25 distinctly decorated trees and numerous nativity scenes. Entire ticket price benefits St. Andrew’s Children’s Clinic. Tickets: $25 (adults), $5 (children). Call Clapper and DeLong at (520) 287-5929 for tickets or purchase at the door. DECEMBER 5, 1:30PM-3:30PM - COOKING A-Z - COOKIES, BARS AND BALLS WITH ERICA SWADLEY. $40. Tubac’s Dipped in Chocolate Festival kicks off at Cooking A-Z with a class that features a trio of chocolate delectables. Mysterium Tremendum Mint Chocolate Chip cookies are literally overwhelmingly mysterious. Erica’s Christmas Rum Balls are boozey, chocolatey, nutty morsels. Mocha Almond Brittle Bars round out this trio of easy to make, melt in your mouth sweets. This is a hands-on class, and each student will take home a plate full of goodies. Tumacookery. www.cookinga-z.com. 520-398-9497. DECEMBER 6, 5PM - SCVUSD#35 GOVERNING BOARD MEETING. District Office, Board Room. The public is invited to attend the regular bimonthly meeting of the district governing board. 570 Camino Lito Galindo, Rio Rico. STARTING DECEMBER 7, 10AM-2PM - OPEN HOUSE AT THE BROWNELL RESEARCH CENTER AND LIBRARY, 50 Bridge St., Tubac (Tubac Community Center) Wednesdays & Thursdays in December, 10am-2pm Tel. 398-2020. DECEMBER 7, 10AM-4PM - OPEN HOUSE AT THE SANTA CRUZ CHILI & SPICE COMPANY IN TUMACÁCORI. 1868 E Frontage Rd. Just south of the Mission. 520 398-2591. DECEMBER 7, 1:30PM-3:30PM - COOKING A-Z - TRUFFLE TRIO WITH JERI HOYLE. $40. Three truffle recipes are featured in this class which continues Cooking A-Z’s Dipped in Chocolate Series. Brigaderos are Brazilian chocolate truffles that are rolled or dipped in a variety of coatings like chocolate sprinkles, cacao nibs and coconut. Death by Chocolate Oreo Truffles are easy to make, dipped in chocolate and too good to describe. Bursting with unusual, yet delicate flavors, Dark Chocolate Orange Cardamom Truffles are smooth-as-silk and simply irresistible. This is a hands-on class, and each student will take home a plate full of truffles. Tumacookery. www. cookinga-z.com. 520-398-9497. DECEMBER 7, 6PM - 2ND ANNUAL EVENING OF WINE APPRECIATION & FINE FOOD - CHEF JOHN WOOTERS WILL COLLABORATE WITH SPECIAL GUEST PETER C. HANDLER. For reservations and more information please call 520-398-2678. At the Tubac Golf Resort & Spa. DECEMBER 7 - TUBAC SINGERS PERFORM AT THE TUBAC CENTER FOR THE ARTS. 9 Plaza Road. 520-398-2371. DECEMBER 8, 7PM - STABLES RANCH GRILLE WILL HOST A DIVINE EVENING WITH RED WINE & CHOCOLATES. Join us for a divine evening of Red Wine and Chocolate with the much talked about documentary, ‘Earth‘ from Netflix ‘Cooked Series.’ $30++ per person, inclusive. For reservations, please call 520.398.2678. DECEMBER 9 AT 9 AM- NOON-- USED BOOKS AND RUMMAGE SALE at the UU Church at the Amado Territory Ranch, Interstate 19 Exit 48.

DECEMBER 9, 9AM-12NOON & 1PM-4PM - HOLIDAY GIFT PLAYSHOPS WITH SUSAN CORL. Come play for one or both sessions! A morning session of making cut paper lanterns from envelopes with translucent paper and clever hinges. An afternoon session on origami paper projects as gifts and cards including a poinsettia flower book, a star ornament, picture frame ornaments and pop-up boxes. All materials included. A Lowe House Project “playshop” in Old Town Tubac. For more information, fees and registration email susancorl@hotmail.com. DECEMBER 9, 3PM-6PM - COOKING A-Z - MOLE FROM PUEBLA WITH LAURA DUNCAN. $60. Mole is perhaps the most unique dish in Mexico, and legend has it that it all started in Puebla. Made with chocolate, nuts, chilis, sweet spices and dried fruit ground to a smooth sauce, mole has a flavor unlike any other dish. Our recipe comes from the beautiful cookbook, Truly Mexican by Roberto Santibanez. Laura will guide us through the traditional methods of cooking and rehydrating dried spices to maximize flavor, as well as the modern use of a blender to make the process quick and easy. Locally grown pinto beans will be refried. A cilantro lime rice, home made tortillas, a fresh green salad and the ultimate Mexican Chocolate Lava Cake - El Popocatepetl - will make this a Dipped in Chocolate experience you won’t forget. Tumacookery. www.cookinga-z.com. 520-398-9497. DECEMBER 9 & 10, 6PM-7:30PM - RRHS DRAMA WINTER PLAY. Join the high school thespians for an evening of monologues, scenes, musical numbers and solos performed in two one-act plays: Booby Trap and Check Please. Theater tickets are $3 per person; families of 5 or more receive a group rate of $15. For more information, contact Kelly Nielson at 520-3758765. Booby Trap Synopsis: In the near future, an American soldier sits in a combat zone, trapped by a land mine. As he waits to see what will happen to him, scenes from his past, present, and future unfold around him. Check Please Synopsis: Dating can be hard, especially when your date happens to be a raging kleptomaniac, or your grandmother's bridge partner, or a mime. Check Please follows a series of blind dinner dates that couldn't get any worse -- until they do. Could there possibly be a light at the end of the tunnel? DECEMBER 10, 8AM-9:30AM - BIRDING AT SWEETWATER WETLANDS. Explore this urban birding hotspot with a naturalist to look for wetland and desert birds as well as other wildlife. All ages welcome. 2667 W. Sweetwater Drive 85750. Cost: Free. Online registration required. For more information: www.pima.gov/nrpr, eeducation@pima.gov or 520-615-7855. DECEMBER 10, 8AM-10AM - 6TH ANNUAL ATCA PANCAKE BREAKFAST HOSTED BY WISDOM'S CAFE. We're teaming up with Wisdom's again serving a delicious breakfast. Come enjoy fluffy pancakes, eggs and bacon. Help sell tickets if we don't sell out at the Fiesta! Watch for additional ticket sales opportunities, save the date and join us. Wisdom's is located at 1931 I-19 Frontage Road, Tumacácori. DECEMBER 10 AT 9AM-2PM -USED BOOKS, RUMMAGE AND BAKE SALE at the UU Church concurrent with the Chili Off and Car and Motorcycle Show at the AmadoTerritory Ranch, Interstate 19 Exit 48. DECEMBER 10, 9AM-3PM - 6TH ANNUAL AMADO CHILI COOK-OFF & CLASSIC CAR & MOTORCYCLE SHOW. An event for families with children of all ages. Fundraising Event for Amado Community Improvement Projects including installing solar-power lit and covered student bus stops for all Amado middle and high school students who are bussed out of town for school attendance (there are currently no student bus stops). Sponsorships and other donations are tax deductible. Free Admission to event. All-day Chili Tasting Cups are $5 each. $3 Parking Fee waived with a donation of three cans of food for the Amado Food Bank. Vendors for Food, Crafts (including holiday crafts and community service groups open at 9am. Chili Tasting Competition chili cooks check-in begins: 9am, tasting begins: 11am. Car Show with over 100 vintage and modified cars, trucks, motorcycles and trykes. Registration Begins at 7:30am, Judging Begins at 10am. Stage Demonstrations & Musical Entertainment begin at 10am. At the Amado Territory 3001 I-19 Frontage Rd, Amado. I-19, Exit # 48. Visit www. AmadoChiliCookoff.org, or call 520-355-8884 for information. DECEMBER 10 & 11, 11AM-5PM - THAI YOGA MASSAGE WORKSHOP FOR COUPLES (AND FAMILY). 6 Camino Otero. 520-275-2689. www. tubachealingarts.com. DECEMBER 10, 2PM - PRESENTATION: APOLLO 8 MISSION TO THE MOON BY BOB ZIMMERMAN. Robert Zimmerman, an award-winning science journalist and historian, tells the hidden story behind the Apollo 8 mission, describing its background and how this one mission changed both American and world history forever. It was Christmas Eve, 1968, and the astronauts of Apollo 8 -- Commander Frank Borman, Jim Lovell, and Bill Anders -- were participants in a mission that took them faster (24,000 mph) and farther from the Earth (240,000 miles) than any human had ever traveled. More importantly, Apollo 8 was the mission that broke humanity's absolute bond to the Earth, the first mission to leave the Earth's orbit and go to another world. Don’t miss this fascinating talk! Call (520) 398-2252 to make your reservation. $10.00 fee includes admission to tour the Park. Tubac Presidio State Historic Park, 1 Burruel St. (520) 398–2252.

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DECEMBER 13, 8:30AM-10AM - BIRDING AT CANOA RANCH. Join birding expert Jeff Babson at Canoa Ranch to see a wide variety of sparrows, raptors, and other desert and grassland birds. All ages welcome. Historic Hacienda de la Canoa, 5375 S. I-19 Frontage Road, Green Valley. Cost: Free with Membership, Non-Member $5 fee. Online registration required. For more information: www.pima.gov/nrpr, eeducation@pima.gov or 520-6157855. DECEMBER 14 & 28, 9AM-10:30AM - HERITAGE AREA STRUCTURES REHABILITATION TOUR. Architectural preservationist Simon Herbert discusses the processes and materials used for the rehabilitation of the structures at Historic Hacienda de la Canoa as he leads this behind-thescenes tour. Learn about the work that has transformed the structures from deteriorating ruins to functional buildings. All ages welcome. Historic Hacienda de la Canoa, 5375 S. I-19 Frontage Road, Green Valley. Cost: Free. Online registration required. For more contact: www.pima.gov/nrpr, CanoaRanch@pima.gov or 520-724-5220. DECEMBER 14, 2:30PM - THE GREEN VALLEY COMMUNITY CHORUS PRESENTS THEIR WINTER CONCERT, "LET IT SNOW" at Valley Presbysterian Church , 2800 S Camino Del Sol, Green Valley. Tickets are $15 and can be obtained from chorus members and also from GV Chamber of Commerce, GV Books, Meredith's Hallmark, Creative Edges, the Book Shop, and at the door. Tickets are $15. Info: Betty @399-3261.

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DECEMBER 11, 3PM-6PM - COOKING A-Z - WINE LOVERS HOLIDAY DINNER WITH JOHN BORD. $70. Celebrate the Holidays with family and friends while serving this wine lovers dinner that features all of the flavors for a special winter night. Blending European specialties with the flavors of the Santa Cruz Valley, paired with Champagne, Pinot Noir and Port wine, this will be a one-of-a-kind Holiday cooking class. The courses include; French Charcuterie Board. Stuffed Tomato Salad with Goat Cheese Dressing. Five Herbed Soup with Wilted Spinach, Spanish Chorizo and Asiago Cheese. Wild Rice and Potato Cakes. Baked Celery with Pancetta and Shallots. Pecan Grilled Goose served with Shrewsbury Sauce. And, Baked Pears in Marsala Wine with Crème Fraiche. Tumacookery. www.cookinga-z.com. 520-398-9497. DECEMBER 11 - TUBAC SINGERS' CHRISTMAS CONCERT AT THE TUBAC CENTER FOR THE ARTS. 9 Plaza Road. 520-398-2371. DECEMBER 12, 7:30PM - THE GREEN VALLEY COMMUNITY CHORUS PRESENTS THEIR WINTER CONCERT, "LET IT SNOW" at Valley Presbysterian Church , 2800 S Camino Del Sol, Green Valley. Tickets are $15 and can be obtained from chorus members and also from GV Chamber of Commerce, GV Books, Meredith's Hallmark, Creative Edges, the Book Shop, and at the door. Tickets are $15. Info: Betty @399-3261.

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DECEMBER 15, 11AM-1PM - GUIDED TOUR OF THE BARRIO DE TUBAC ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITE. Special tour by Phil Halpenny and Gwen Griffin 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. Tubac Presidio State Historic Park, 1 Burruel St. (520) 398–2252. DECEMBER 16, 1PM-3PM - GREEN VALLEY GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY DECEMBER MEETING. A three-part program by members of GVGS: "DNA Terms for Genealogy." Linda Hanson will provide basic DNA terms and descriptions with the help of Sumner Walters. "Research Logs," by Debra Kabinier. Keeping track of all the work we do in genealogy can be challenging. We can avoid wasting our precious time if we keep a research log, which is simply a list of sources we have already searched or plan to search. This presentation will cover Research Log formats. "German Holiday Customs" by Sherry Huebner will touch on the lighter side of genealogical research. Meetings feature helpful genealogical items for Silent Auctions and Raffles. Refreshments will be served. Visitors are welcome. Contact JoAnn Herbst (520-396-4630 or joannherbst29@ gmail.com) for more information, or go to our web site at www.azgvgs. org (the old address still works, but the new one is easier). Green Valley Genealogical Society, Valley Presbyterian Church, 2800 S. Camino del Sol, Green Valley. DECEMBER 16, 4:30PM-7:30PM - MOUNTAIN VIEW ELEMENTARY, VERY MERRY HOLIDAY HULLABALOO. Join Mountain View students and teachers for a fun afternoon of holiday cheer and excitement. Meet Santa, watch a holiday movie, explore the Jumping Castle, enjoy holiday games, visit concessions and more. Wristbands can be purchased for entry to rides, games and attractions: $10.00 for students ages 7 and up; $5.00 for ages 3-6; free for ages 2 and under. Additional cost for photos with Santa and food. For more information, contact Adriana Aguilar at 520-375-8417. DECEMBER 16-18 - WALNUT PLANTING FOR GREY SQUIRRELS CAMPING WEEKEND IN THE CATALINA MOUNTAINS with Sky Island Alliance. The Santa Catalina grey squirrel (a subspecies of the Arizona grey squirrel) is in decline, but we are hoping to give these beautiful animals a helping hand by improving some of their habitat on the mountain.

31 Borderlands Restoration collected the seeds for these trees over the past couple of years, and have nurtured them into lovely young trees, ready to go back to the canyon. We are going to plant native walnut trees at several sites in the mountains to provide more of their favorite year-round food! For more information and to register https://skyislandalliance.givezooks. com/events/bear-canyon-walnut-planting. DECEMBER 17, 6:30AM-3PM - TUCSON AUDUBON'S NOGALES CHRISTMAS BIRD COUNT/SONOITA CREEK. If you would like to participate in a Christmas Bird Count, join me for a hike along and or in Sonoita Creek as part of the Nogales Count. This stretch of Sonoita Creek, in the Rio Rico area, is active with bird life as well as beautiful country. Dress for the weather, bring water, snack and lunch. This hike may entail some rock hopping across the creek

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DECEMBER 30, 9AM-12NOON - TUBAC ART ACADEMY - FINE ART CLASSES FEATURING JIM PETTY – WATERCOLOR/ABSTRACT. Fridays (3 classes) Starts Dec. 30. $45.00 (719) 838-1102. At El Presidito #4 Calle Iglesia.

depending on water level, so wear footwear you won't mind getting wet and muddy. Meet at 6:30am at the Fry's parking lot Irvington and 1-19. We can make a stop at the McDonald's in Green Valley if you live in the area. Back by 3pm. Registration for this trip will begin on November 14th at 1pm. Leader: Michael Bissontz, seetrogon@comcast.net or 520-577-8778.

DECEMBER 30, 10AM-12NOON - WALKING TOUR OF OLD TUBAC. Come explore colorful Old Tubac that even some of the locals don’t know about! Guided by Connie Stevens, you’ll discover fascinating facts about the town’s early adobe buildings and learn about Arizona’s first European settlement. Topics from early Native American inhabitants, Spanish explorers, American pioneers, Apache attacks, kidnappings, and other exciting episodes are discussed. Meet at the Park’s Visitor Center. Allow 2 hours for the tour and wear 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. Tubac Presidio State Historic Park, 1 Burruel St. (520) 398–2252.

DECEMBER 17, 8AM-11AM - SONORAN DESERT WEEDWACKERS. Join the Sonoran Desert Weedwackers to eradicate buffelgrass and fountain grass in Tucson Mountain Park. Work requires hiking and pulling buffelgrass on steep slopes. Meeting locations change frequently. Email eeducation@pima.gov for meeting location. Ages 18 and up. Pima County Tucson Mountain Park Cost: Free. For more information: www.pima.gov/nrpr, eeducation@ pima.gov or 520-615-7855. DECEMBER 17, 9AM-12NOON - TUBAC ART ACADEMY - FINE ART CLASSES FEATURING DAVID SIMONS – PORTRAIT DEMO. $75. (520) 398-2128. At El Presidito #4 Calle Iglesia.

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DECEMBER 17, 10AM-12NOON - WALKING TOUR OF OLD TUBAC. Come explore colorful Old Tubac that even some of the locals don’t know about! Guided by Connie Stevens, you’ll discover fascinating facts about the town’s early adobe buildings and learn about Arizona’s first European settlement. Topics from early Native American inhabitants, Spanish explorers, American pioneers, Apache attacks, kidnappings, and other exciting episodes are discussed. Meet at the Park’s Visitor Center. Allow 2 hours for the tour and wear 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. Tubac Presidio State Historic Park, 1 Burruel St. (520) 398–2252. DECEMBER 17, 10AM-1PM - LIVING HISTORY: SPINNING. Spinning is one of the oldest surviving crafts in the world. The tradition of weaving traces back to Neolithic times – approximately 12,000 years ago. Watch and learn how fiber and spinning impacted human activity from ancient to modern times. A knowledgeable volunteer will demonstrate how the spinning wheel produces thread from fiber, and you are welcome to experience spinning with a drop spindle. Included with park admission, $5 adult, $2 youth 7-13, children free. Tubac Presidio State Historic Park, 1 Burruel St., Tubac, AZ (520) 398–2252. DECEMBER 17, 6PM-8PM - A NIGHT UNDER THE STARS. Explore the wonder and unfold the mysteries of the night sky. Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association volunteers provide an introduction to the night sky and set up telescopes for celestial viewing. Feel free to bring your lawn chair. All ages welcome. Weather permitting. Tucson Mountain Park, Ironwood Picnic Area, 1548 S. Kinney Road; Cost: Free. Registration not required. For more information: www. pima.gov/nrpr, eeducation@pima.gov or 520-615-7855. DECEMBER 18, 2PM - SOUTHWESTERN CHRISTMAS CONCERT WITH TED RAMIREZ AND SPECIAL GUESTS. Our own Artist-in-Residence Teodoro ‘Ted’ Ramirez will give his annual “Holiday Season Concert” in the 1885 Territorial Schoolhouse, sharing the stage with several outstanding musical friends: Nancy Elliott (storyteller/singer/seamstress), Blaine McIntyre (musician/songwriter for Ian Tyson), Michael Markowitz (mandolinist, physician), Ellen Edmonson Murphy (singer/songwriter/bi-lingual teacher and daughter of Southwest music legend Travis Edmonson), and Ted’s beautiful and talented grandniece Leah Frost Blue (ballerina). Experience the joy of the holiday season Southwest style. Don't forget to invite visiting friends and neighbors. Tickets $18 adults, free for children 14 and younger. Seating is limited, please call now for reservations, 520-398-2252. Tubac Presidio State Historic Park, 1 Burruel St. (520) 398–2252.

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JANUARY 19, 11AM - TUBAC HISTORICAL SOCIETY'S ANNUAL MEETING at the Tubac Golf Resort & Spa. www.ths-tubac.org. JANUARY 19, 12NOON - LUNCHEON AND TALK BY ARIZONA'S LEADING HISTORIAN, MARSHALL TRIMBLE at the Tubac Golf Resort & Spa. 65 Avenida de Otero. For more information please contact the Tubac Historical Society at info@ths-tubac.org. JANUARY 20-22 - THE SPA IS EXCITED TO ANNOUNCE SLEEP RETREAT, FACILITATED BY RUBIN NAIMAN, PHD. We will be posting the details soon at www.TubacGolfResort.com/blog. JANUARY 28, 10AM-4PM - ARIVACA ECOFEST AND GREEN HOME TOUR. Tickets $10 available at Arivaca Action Center 15925 W. Universal Ranch Rd. or online at www.ArivacaEcoFest2017.wordpress.com. Self guide home tour of properties using alternative building techniques from straw bale to cob, solar and water harvesting adaptations, and food cultivation from fish farming to aquaponics to alpacas. In addition, presentations by experts on rainwater harvesting, earthworks, plant foraging and food security. Exhibits and demonstrations on eco friendly technologies and products. DECEMBER 20, 8AM-9:30AM - BIRDING AT KERP. Take a stroll with birding expert Jeff Babson to spot wetland and desert birds in the urban habitats of Kino Ecosystem Restoration Project (KERP) at Sam Lena Park. All ages welcome. Sam Lena Park/KERP, 3400 S. Country Club Road. Cost: Free with Membership, Non-Member $5 fee. Online registration required. For more information: www.pima.gov/nrpr, eeducation@pima.gov or 520-615-7855. DECEMBER 20, 5PM - SCVUSD#35 GOVERNING BOARD MEETING. District Office, Board Room. The public is invited to attend the regular bimonthly meeting of the district governing board. 570 Camino Lito Galindo, Rio Rico. DECEMBER 22 TO JANUARY 4, 2017 - SCVUSD #35 WINTER BREAK. All schools and offices are closed. DECEMBER 27, 11AM-2PM - FRONTIER PRINTING PRESS DEMONSTRATIONS. A knowledgeable volunteer 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. You will get to set type and print small samples to take with you. Included with park admission: $5 adult, $2 youth 7-13, children free. Tubac Presidio State Historic Park, 1 Burruel St. (520) 398–2252.

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Regional champion chess team (Left to right) Alexis Ramos, Martyn Miranda, Gabriel Cruz-Shepard, Coach Tom Maddock, Captain Cesar Castillo, Jonah McCoy, Sebastian Soria, and Felipe Lopez. Photo by Robby Adamson, Catalina Foothills Coach.

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The Rio Rico Hawks Chess Team came in at number one in the recent Region IV Round Robin Tournament. Hawk senior, Jonah McCoy, and sophomores, Felipe Lopez and Alexis Ramos, finished the tournament undefeated. The team completed the day with a final victory of 22-3 over the 25 boards.

The third Region IV Round Robin Tournament was hosted by the Patagonia Union High School chess team. In addition to the Hawks, competing teams included Amphi, Sunnyside, Patagonia, and Nogales. “The winning margin doesn’t tell the whole story,” said Hawks Captain Cesar Castillo. “Amphi and Nogales gave an excellent account of themselves and pushed us hard. A drawngame percentage of less than 8% is a good indication that the fixture was very closely contested.” The Hawks head to the team state championship in Flagstaff.

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Hawks, Eagles, & Vultures:

A u t u m n ’s A n n u a l A s s a u l t - Pa r t I I By Vincent Pinto

Accipiters

As we continue our exploration of Sky Island diurnal raptors, we begin with the “Bird Hawks”. The Accipiters are small to large Hawks whose diet is often largely composed of other birds. Proportionately, they have short wings and long tails which are often folded rather than fanned in flight. These along with other evolutionary adaptations have rendered them highly maneuverable in flight. This is particularly true in tight spaces such as in forests and woodlands, where long wings would be a disadvantage. Our local species come in three flavors - small, medium, and large. The diminutive Sharp-shinned Hawk at times seems scantly larger than a female American Kestrel. These tiny Accipiters mainly winter in our region, flowing into the area post monsoon season. They sport the typical Accipiter look with adult plumage slate gray and juveniles in dark brown. The last “Sharpie” that I saw was at our 42-acre Nature Sanctuary, Raven’s Nest, by Patagonia Lake. There it was patrolling the vicinity of one our wildlife ponds, hoping no doubt for a feathery repast. Several years ago, also at the sanctuary, I witnessed perhaps the most spirited predatory chase that I’ve ever seen. A Sharpie was doing loop-de-loops while tail chasing small birds in mid-air- mostly Sparrows - whose flock had been unceremoniously invaded by it. While the attack ended in failure (from the Hawk’s perspective) it demonstrated the extreme speed and maneuverability that a hunting Accipiter possesses. One of the birding challenges is to tell this species from its larger cousin the Cooper’s Hawk. At a glance they indeed appear to be carbon copies, save for size. Look carefully, however and you’ll notice that Cooper’s Hawks have a

proportionately larger and squarer head that in flight juts our beyond the wing line more than a Sharpie. Given their size difference, Cooper’s Hawks tend to hunt larger prey. While a Sharpie often makes short work of, say, a Sparrow, Cooper’s are more likely to dispatch a Mourning Dove. Over the years I have witness more than a few attacks on birds by these sly Hawks. Once, while watching a diverse group of birds mobbing a Cooper’s, I saw the Hawk ignore all protocol as it dashed out and still nabbed a hapless Northern Flicker. Another time I watched as a terrified Montezuma Quail, which had narrowly avoided its demise in the air, was stalked on the ground by a Cooper’s Hawk. The quail simply held its ground as the Hawk closed in and finally let upon it. Several times of late my heart has gone to my throat as a strafing Cooper’s Hawk whizzed by my head. Once it was empty-taloned, but the other time it already had a small bird ready to feast upon.

A few Cooper’s facts…. Tucson apparently has more breeding pairs than any other North American city. Also, the sexual dimorphism exhibited by this species often translates into overlapping, but different diets for the two sexes. Thus, a smaller male Cooper’s takes smaller prey on average than the larger female. In turn this may diversify the diet provided to their offspring as well as minimize competition between the genders. The final Accipiter is the largest - the Goshawk. This behemoth of a Hawk is about the size of a Red-tail Hawk and just as impressive a sight. As they are rare breeders and wintering birds mainly in our coniferous forests and canyons, look for them during long jaunts in those habitats. Goshawks are so large that they can easily nab various Quail species and even a young Gould’s Turkey perhaps!

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Buteos

This group of Hawks collectively outnumbers all of our other groups combined, so diverse are they. A typical Buteo look includes broad wings and a broad, fanned tail in flight. Within this basic framework, the various species come in many sizes and plumages. Depending upon the species, the diet can vary from mostly avian to mammalian to reptilian.

The ubiquitous Red-tail Hawk is the most frequently encountered Buteo and Hawk in general in our area. Driving down a local highway, you may spot as many as one per mile. They are large for a Buteo, appearing like a beefy NFL linebacker. Look for white spots on their upper and mid back, which is a nice help in identification. Especially in winter we get an influx of Red-tails from many part of the U.S. They exhibit a remarkable variety of color patterns that are sure to baffle at times. Many do not have a red tail, but by process of elimination you often arrive at Red-tailed Hawk. A large Buteo perched on a pole in autumn or winter in our area is most often this species. There is one Buteo that tops even the Red-tail for size. The Ferruginous Hawk - named for its partly rusty plumage - may in fact be the largest Buteo on Earth. Only one Asian species apparently also contends for this title. While this species likely once bred in our local grasslands, it now is more confined to the prairie states, where there too it isincreasingly rare. There is no mistaking the ghostly white, hulking form of a perched Ferruginous. While they are never abundant here in winter, you’ll likely have luck seeking them in the Sulphur Springs Valley. There they may take down anything from a Duck to a Jackrabbit, while vying with our Eagles for aerial supremacy. Harris’s Hawks are strange Buteos indeed. Look for them year-round in mostly the Sonoran Desert. They often cooperatively hunt, which in itself seems unique to our local raptors. While pursuing a Desert Cottontail, for instance, they may attack from both the air and from the ground while running through thickets. Also, they have been seen perched on each other! Perhaps this is a bonding behavior or merely reflects a lack of perches at times. Finally, sometimes Harris’s Hawks are polyandrous with one female mating with several males - a decidedly rare behavior in birds. We round out our Buteos with species that are either absent in Arizona in winter or hyper rare. Mostly these species are tropical and only spill over into the southwest during breeding season. Gray Hawks, Common Black Hawks, Zone-tailed Hawks, and Short-tailed Hawks are all “Mexican Specialties” that are more common south of the border. Swainson’s Hawks are wider spread, but migrate into South America during our cold season. These local breeders will be the topic of a future article.

Raptor Viewing

I hope that this little look at our diurnal raptors has whet your appetite to go find them. Sometimes this is easier said than done, as these highly efficient predators rely upon both camouflage and the element of surprise. Hence they often seamlessly blend into the landscape - extensions of it that eludes our prying eyes. Perhaps our soaring Black and Turkey Vultures are exceptions to this, being highly visible in flight. Even when we do encounter our various Hawks, however, the moment is often all too fleeting. The bird is in full flight away from us, seeking more placid retreats from which it can make a living.

If you truly desire experiencing raptors on their own terms, then slow down! Frequently the wildlife that we see is put off by our sheer speed as we plow down a trail willy nilly. Instead, meander through a habitat, taking note not just of Hawk, but of everything else. In fact, you might just forget that the Hawks are even around. By looking at every plant, wildlife track, rock, cloud, etc…, you inherently proceed at such a slow pace that raptors are much less likely to take to flight. Further, wearing camouflage clothing of natural fabrics minimizes the chances that Hawks will see and hear you too

soon. Even avoiding strong scents is advisable, as other wildlife that smells you may give off an alarm that in turn puts the local Hawks on alert. If a Whitetail Deer snorts at you because of your perfume, rest assured the local raptors have also been put on notice as to your presence. By following these common sense measures you’ll optimize your chances

not only of seeing Hawks, but of watching them as they go about their daily activities. Happy Hawk hunting! Naturalist, Wildlife Biologist, & Bird Guide Vincent Pinto and his wife, Claudia, run RAVENSWAY WILD JOURNEYS - their Nature Adventure & Conservation organization devoted to protecting the unique Biodiversity of the Sky Islands Region. RWWJ offers a wide variety of custom Bird Guiding, Nature Tours, & Educational Programs.

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hree Tubacans have recently competed in the Huntsman World Senior Games in St. George, Utah and want you to get in the games too! Howard Lambert, Beth Thomas and Rich Bohman have all participated and won medals. The twoweek long Huntsman World Senior Games are held every year in October and this year had 11,000 participants (the same number of athletes as the 2016 Olympics in Rio!) from 34 countries. Age divisions start at 50 and go in five-year increments and 32 sporting events are represented from track and field to pickle-ball to table tennis, swimming, etc.

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GET IN THE GAMES! by Nancy Bohman

She practices 45 minutes max each day with a full day off each week! She started with the Green Valley Senior Games (now known as the Southern Arizona Senior Games) and said she learned how she had limited herself by not believing she could do this. Others encouraged her to go for it, so she “got in the game” and hopes you will too.

Rich Bohman has competed four times in Utah and first heard about the Huntsman World Senior Games from Dave Munger, another Tubacan who had won gold at the Huntsman Games in men’s mountain biking. Rich had been a track and field Above: World Senior Games medalists left to right: Howard Lambert, Beth Thomas, middle, Rich Bohman. athlete in college and 44 years Howard Lambert has been later started training again for competing for 11 years and has won a total of 13 medals, six of them gold. the javelin throw. He has won two gold medals (2013 and 2016) and a silver Howard first heard about the games when living in Albuquerque. "For me medal (2014) in the javelin and a bronze in the standing long jump. Rich there is no greater pleasure than looking forward to the next Huntsman believes that competing is a fun and easy way to exercise and improve health. World Senior Games in St. George, Utah. With so many different sports All say they love competing and that the venue in St. George is terrific. The from which to choose, it's hard not to find one or more of interest. In my weather is usually perfect (clear skies with temperatures in the 80’s), the city case, it was and still is table tennis, but I have tried mountain biking and the is welcoming to the many participants coming from all over the world and triathlon too. I would like to see more athletes from this area attending the the venue has much to offer with the latest in sports and health technology, a Games. Also, there are other things to see and do in St. George for athletes, terrific, free opening ceremonies show, a dance and a free closing concert. St. family members and friends. The opening ceremonies are fantastic complete George is a mere 1 hour 45 minute drive from Las Vegas and is adjacent to with a dazzling fireworks display. St. George and its surroundings offer Zion National Park. spectacular scenery and a variety of hikes, museums and other fun things to see and do." Get more information at the Huntsman World Senior Games website – Beth Thomas, winner of a silver medal in the triathlon this year, says she always lived to swim and liked to hike and then four years ago idly asked her massage therapist what he was training for and he said a “sprint triathlon” and the rest is history. She found out a sprint triathlon is half the distances of an Olympic triathlon and so every day she did a little swimming or biking or jogging. Beth contends that done consistently over time this creates miracles.

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Each singing what belongs to him, to her, to them and to us. Singing to a new day. It has been a dark period before and during the election but now it’s time to move on and to celebrate the gift of our country’s right to choose. We cannot wallow and must not. It’s all a process and we can be a part of the dynamic twists and turns. Looking through a glass darkly reaps little reward. Finding the light can take us far closer to where we think we should be. This is the that season reminds us to be grateful. •

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THE A R T

DON’T BLAME IT ON YOUR GENES!

OF HEALTH By Jennifer Bek, R.N., CHHC “High blood pressure runs in my family.”

“My dad and aunt had Alzheimer’s so I will probably get it.”

“Everyone in my family is heavy, so I can’t lose weight.”

How many times do we hear these statements? The prevailing wisdom for many years was: our DNA is our destiny. Now, however, scientific studies have shown that doesn’t have to be the case. Dr. David Katz, founding director of Yale University’s Yale-Griffin Prevention Research Center and the president of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine, recently wrote a book called “Disease Proof: Slash Your Risk of Heart Disease, Cancer, Diabetes and More by Eighty Percent.” For Katz, the disease-proof story started in the early 90s with an article in The Journal of the American Medical Association ( JAMA) in which the authors explained we are missing something crucial when talking about the cause of premature death from the likes of heart disease, cancer, stroke, and dementia. The authors pointed out that those diseases are, in fact, not really causes but are effects, and we really need to be looking at what caused the diseases themselves.

The article listed factors that account for almost all the premature deaths each year in the United States, and the first three things on the list were tobacco, poor diet and lack of physical activity. Katz points out that while the diseases preceding death are chronic, “we aren’t just losing years from life, but are also losing life from years” because many years of suffering also occur before death. Not long after the JAMA article, a remarkable study on diet and health was published by the European Prospective Investigation into Cancer and Nutrition. This study was published in the Annals of Internal Medicine and basically reported on 23,000 adults in Germany. The study showed that people who didn’t smoke, ate well, had a healthy weight and were active had an 80 percent lesser incidence of all major chronic diseases than people who got all four of those things wrong, regardless of their genetics. Eating well was defined as “habitual intake of vegetables, fruits and whole grains.”

No progress was made after years of looking at DNA and trying to tweak the genes that were connected to diseases. Now, says Katz, there is no doubt that the interaction between high-risk genes and unhealthy environmental influences such as poor diet, are what trigger many diseases. He points out that there is no question that DNA matters, and in rare cases can be destiny, in diseases like sickle cell anemia and Huntington’s disease, but they are usually the exception, not the rule. We are, however, moving from the genomic age, where we thought we could alter the genes to prevent disease to the epigenetic age – the study of biological mechanisms that switch genes on and off. We now understand that we can change the behavior of our genes through lifestyle. “DNA is not destiny – dinner is destiny,” Katz states simply.

When talking about a diet that will promote health and avoid disease, Katz recommends we “eat whole foods in sensible combinations”. Food guidelines are: •

Large amounts of vegetables and fruits

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Whole grains, beans and lentils

• • •

Moderate amounts of grass-fed beef and wild-caught fish Nuts and seeds

Water when thirsty

Additional lifestyle guidelines are: •

Don’t smoke

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Avoid an excess of any toxins

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Be active

Get enough sleep Manage stress

Develop strong social relationships Love

Following are some recipes that fit into the guidelines. The salmon cakes are quick, easy and delicious. I like to freeze them uncooked for quick dinners. The potato salad is made with organic fingerling rainbow potatoes that are colorful and will go well with turkey sandwiches. I have also included my healthy sweet potato bake for your holiday dinner. Notice the absence of marshmallows in this recipe. Have a wonderful, healthy Thanksgiving!

APPLE-CRANBERRY SWEET POTATOES INGREDIENTS:

4 large sweet potatoes, cut in 1” squares or ½” slices 2 organic Granny Smith apples, peeled and diced ¾ cup cranberries, fresh or frozen ½ cup raisins

½ cup orange juice

Pure maple syrup (optional) INSTRUCTIONS:

• Place sweet potatoes in a large baking dish. Top with diced apples, cranberries and raisins. • Pour orange juice over all. Cover tightly with lid or foil.

• Bake at 350 for 45-60 minutes or until sweet potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork.

• Drizzle a tiny bit of pure maple syrup over the casserole the last ½ hour, if using.

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SALMON CAKES WITH TANGY SAUCE

SALMON CAKES INGREDIENTS:

2 – 6 oz. cans or 1-15 oz. can wild caught Alaskan salmon 1 whole egg plus one egg white, beat

2 tablespoons organic Greek yogurt

1 tablespoon fresh chopped parsley (or 1-2 teaspoons dry parsley) 3 green onions, minced

1/2 cup Mary’s Gone Crackers “Just the Crumbs” (or healthy dried bread crumbs) 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 teaspoon sea salt ground pepper

SAUCE INGREDIENTS:

1/4 cup organic sour cream

1/4 cup avocado oil mayonnaise

1 tablespoon bottled horseradish DIRECTIONS: • Put salmon in bowl and remove skin – then flake with fork.

• Add rest of ingredients and mix well. • If too dry, add a touch more yogurt.

• If too wet, add a touch more crumbs.

• Mix well and put in refrigerator for 30–60 minutes. • Once cooled, form into six balls and flatten to form the cakes.

• Brown in small amount of olive, avocado, or sesame oil, about 3-5 minutes on each side until warmed through and nicely browned. • Mix sauce ingredients.

• Put sauce on cakes or on the side when serving.

(If freezing, wrap individually.)

RAINBOW POTATO SALAD INGREDIENTS: 1 ½ pounds Rainbow Fingerling potatoes ¼ cup organic Greek yogurt

½ cup avocado oil mayonnaise 2 teaspoons cider vinegar

3 teaspoons Dijon mustard

1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill

¼ cup red or green chopped inions ½ cup diced celery

1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

¼ teaspoon each: garlic and onion powder ½ teaspoon salt

Ground black pepper

DIRECTIONS:

• Scrub potatoes but do not peel.

• Boil for 5-10 minutes, removing smaller potatoes once they are soft in center. • Let potatoes cool - then chop into bite-size pieces. • Combine remaining ingredients mixing well.

• Add potatoes and mix well – then chill overnight if possible.

• Garnish with chopped fresh dill and green onion.

photo by Madeline Alcorta

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Montessori Kids Participate in Tubac Dia de Los Muertos Festival

by Madeline Alcorta

s part of an optional after school activity, Montessori de Santa Cruz students signed up to participate in the Tubac All Souls Day and Dia de Los Muertos Festival and Procession. For over a month, the MdSC kids practiced and prepared weekly for their performance and participation in the event.

MdSC’s School Director, Mary Gilbert, worked with the children each week. The students made “offrendas”, or altars, for display at The Presidio, and practiced their dance routine. They learned a dance to the song “La Danza de los Viejitos” (dance of the old men). This dance is a traditional folk dance in Michoacan.

On the day of the festival, the children and their families gathered in their costumes, excited to perform for the many attendees. They were scheduled to perform right after the Nogales High School Marching Band, which meant that there were dozens of people gathered around to watch our little group of Montessori kids dance. When they marched out after the NHS band, everyone made a circle around them to see. Proud families and friends smiled with pride as they watched their little ones perform. The Montessori kids looked comfortable and relaxed in front of the crowd, and followed their instructor carefully throughout the routine.

our friends and family that have died.” I think the Montessori kids learned about a deep cultural heritage that we proudly pass on to the next generation. Our community is greatly enriched by taking the time and making the effort to have these wonderful multi-generational celebrations.

After the performance, I congratulated Mary Gilbert, the School Director, in doing a great job with the kids. She was clearly very proud of the children, but said she was also impressed with their patience. Apparently, the kids had waited quite a while to perform after the NHS band, and they had practiced being patient while they waited. “Patience is an important virtue in the Montessori education, and today the students had a great opportunity to practice it and did very well.” said Mary. Since the Montessori students were the last performance of the day, many of the students and their families joined in the procession through Tubac town, the cemetery, and then on to the celebration, bonfire and music at K Newby Gallery. It was wonderful to see the students walking through the streets of Tubac with many of our local community members.

When asked what the Dia de Los Muertos Festival was all about, one proud student explained, “It’s about honoring and celebrating

Montessori de Santa Cruz thanks all of the parents who signed up their children to participate: Isabella and Iziyah Sisco, Elaina Megariz, Arnulfo Carlos, Nathan and Celeste Bernauer, Luna and Luca Madrigal, Gavyn Webster, Spencer Lakomskis, Ethan Elhard, Janis and Pike Munger, Cael Anguiz. We also would like to send out a big Thank You to the Tubac Presidio State Historic Park and all of the volunteers that make this great event happen, as well as K Newby Gallery for the bonfire and celebration afterward. Montessori de Santa Cruz is a non-profit 501c3 free public charter school and tuitionbased preschool serving the Santa Cruz Valley area. For 16 years MdSC has served our children with continuous and generous community support from fundraisers, events, donations and grant awards. For more information on how to enroll your child, participate in events or opportunities to give or volunteer, please contact the office at 520398-0536 or mdsc3@montessoridesantacruz. org.

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Yoga is Fun For Everyone! By Dr. Yog Ah Buni

They just don’t give a . . . hoot! They will think it’s cute and sweet that you have

You probably won’t be able to

jelly on your belly

do yoga on your nose

while you bend backward

but sniffing goes well

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with doing yoga on your toes!

You may think it’s funny

You can practice on your head

but you know the yogabunny can do handstands, Yoga is so much fun! It’s good for everyone. You can do yoga all alone. or while you’re on the phone! It’s easy to do in a crowd no one will notice because it isn’t loud. Yogis do not mind if you eat jam or even green eggs and ham!

why not you?

Your mother can do yoga and your dad or your sister, your brother, or another like your dog Blue who may be especially good at the down dog pose!

and you can do it on the bed. Do your yoga on a bike or practice poses on a hike! Practice yoga while you walk and you can practice while you talk. Yoga is a wonder for us all You can be short or tall old or young or inbetween You can do yoga if you’re green (although it’s not easy)!

Yoga can be done on a chair! Yoga is for all of us everywhere!

And forget not that the earth delights to feel your bare feet and the wind longs to play with your hair. -Kahlil Gibran November is here already? This year seems to have flown by. The weather has been warm for so long that is hard to believe that Thanksgiving is just around the corner. The summer flowers are still blooming and the seeds are getting ready to harvest. We have so many zinnia seeds, milkweed, and Mexican Hat seeds. The Queen Ann's Lace and the Evening Primrose are re-blooming, it thinks it's Spring again. I know that soon our version of fall colors will be here. The sweet cottonwoods will begin to turn this wonderful golden color, they are spectacular.

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Did you know that some Monarch butterflies overwinter in the Patagonia and Sonoita area? We planted milkweed to try to attract these beautiful butterflies. We have so many tiny sweet Queen and Painted Lady butterflies right now having a feast on everything that is blooming. They are just lovely. So many birds have left the area for their winter homes, it's so quiet out my back door. A few hummingbirds are still here, the beautiful cardinals and finches and pyrrhuloxias are here too. Oh, and yes we now have a small squirrel family that live in the Italian Cypress. They love to torment Lady with their chirping. She chases them but they don't seem frightened by her. They have already eaten all the lettuce plants. The baby squirrel comes to the back door and Lady just whines, dying to go out and play or chase. The baby is cute but I would like her and her family gone. Oh, karma Now is the time to plant pansies, petunias, snaps, stock all the hardy winter flowers. I was told years ago to have these plants in the ground by the end of October to have a really spectacular January bloom. Well, it's too hot right now so I think middle of November will be just fine.

Our first Thanksgiving in Arizona was memorable in that it was miserable. Here we were--my little family in a brand new world. No family, no friends(yet). Our household belongs in a trailer. Best I remember, I was still crying that we had moved out here...I never dreamed I would be worlds away from my parents, and all my friends. We decided to have our Thanksgiving dinner at the Sheraton(Rio Rico Resort now). We had never eaten in a restaurant on Thanksgiving, too much family and too much good food. Nothing can compare to old family recipes and the tradition of family. It was ok, but we had no left-overs, the best part of the day, and I was upset by that, so the crying continued. Our 3rd grader and my husband were handling it a lot better than I. That was the one and only unhappy Thanksgiving. We all opened up our eyes and our hearts to this fabulous place and can't believe we ever lived anyplace else. We make the most of the day and the season and have flourished in living here. How can we not be thankful for the wonderful people, amazing views, hiking paths right at our door, sunrises and sunsets not to be believed, nature in abundance. We are blessed to be surrounded by all of this. Autumn is a precious jewel in the costume jewelry of the season. She puts us on the threshold of the Thanksgiving month of November and then we're enfolded in the love this is manifested by December. I need to put in a favorite Thanksgiving dish that Mom and I made forever. Green Bean Bundles. It's a little decadent but one day won't hurt. It's such a good way to eat green beans and a fun way to make them and eat them. Kids like to help with this one. You can use fresh green beans or whole beans from a can. Take 6-8 beans and wrap them with a small slice of bacon , use a toothpick to secure. In a small saucepan add butter and brown sugar in equal parts to make this delicious sauce and put in a tiny dash of salt. Place bundles in a 8x8 dish and pour sauce over them. Bake until the bacon is crisp on both sides, you may have to turn them over once. Enjoy! Thank you to the readers of this wonderful publication, the Villager, for telling me they enjoy my articles. It's so nice to hear that. It makes all the difference in the world, it makes my heart sing.

Have a wonderful, loving Thanksgiving.

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