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CONNECTING SOUTHERN ARIZONA

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Santa Cruz County Career Expo

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My name is Daniel Grambs Jr. I am 22 years of age, soon to be 23 on December 11. I am a Nogales, Arizona native born.

Currently I am enrolled in Santa Cruz Cochise College, in pursuance of improving my overall GPA. I have obtained my associates degree through my hometown college, and I aspire to receive a masters degree from the University of Arizona or Arizona State University in the realm of education majoring in English; hopefully earning me the position to teach English at my ole’ school Nogales High School. Passions and hobbies have been singing, playing various instruments, reading, writing my own poetry, enjoying the outdoors such as hunting and fishing, playing video games, and also love to take photographs. This year at Cochise I am a part of the Santa Cruz Student Coalition holding the position of Vice President. I am currently employed at AJ Mitchell Elementary School as a long term substitute in charge of the whole music program for grades Kinder through Fifth. This would be my second year teaching there. While working at Mitchell along with being the Vice President for our very own student coalition at Cochise College has made me grow more in my overall professionalism and leadership skills. I would love to out my writing talent out there or possibly my photography skills.

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Let us sculpt beauty & not create hatred

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People that “Echo” Cochise College-Andy Espinoza

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SCCA-Victim Advocacy

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Community Leaders Addressing Veterans Needs

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MCHC-Offering Health Insurance Assistance It’s the shopping season – for 2016 health insurance.

Most Americans receive health insurance from their employer and open enrollment for next year’s plans are often held in the fall. Medicare also offers a period of open enrollment in the fall. And now, the third open enrollment for the Health Insurance Marketplace started on November 1 and continues to January 31, 2016.

Anyone who is uninsured or currently has Marketplace coverage should enroll or renew coverage by December 15 so they have coverage effective on January 1, 2016.

Remaining uninsured is risky. No one plans on accidents or illness but they visit every family at some time. Affordable coverage is available for those who shop.

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People who have Marketplace coverage and took the time to shop and switched plans last year, saved an average of $507. Eight out of ten Arizonans who bought coverage through the Marketplace received an average of $157 a month in financial assistance. And, more than 300,000 Arizonans who are eligible for AHCCCS (Medicaid) which has no premiums are not yet enrolled.

If you don’t shop, you won’t know what you are eligible for and how affordable plans can be.

For those who do not qualify for AHCCCS or insurance through the Affordable Care Act, or for those people who have health insurance with high deductibles or copayments, Mariposa also offers the Mariposa Health Plan, a sliding fee scale for individuals who meet income and residency requirements.

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These individuals may also qualify for significant discounts for specialty and hospital care through the Santa Cruz Health Connection (SCHC) program.

SCHC is only for people who do not meet any eligibility requirements for AHCCCS or Marketplace. Santa Cruz Health Connection is actually a discount program, not a health insurance.

Shopping is easy, help is available and if you don’t try, you won’t know what financial help is available to make health coverage affordable.

For more information on enrolling for health insurance through the Marketplace or applying for medical discounts, please contact Mariposa Community Health Center at 281-1550 or stop by the Mariposa Community Health Enrollment Assistance Center at 1740 N. Mastick Way Ste. B. in Nogales, Arizona.

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Let Us Sculpt Beauty & Not Create Hatred By: Daniel Grambs

A veil of innocence becomes of a child.

Pure in every sense to say the least.

Free from the filth that becomes of us, Unshackled from the sins we succumb too.

They are the carriers of the light.

The wondrous clay that is worth a fortune.

Their existence is what drives us for more, To continue our lives in the best way we can.

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But it is us who slowly tatter the veil, It is us who who spill the ink on their canvas, A plain white clean marble slate, Becoming a collection of sketches, Or a mess or crumbling earth.

With each sketch representing a thought, And as our lives continue and they reflect, We either create art or an abomination.

One to be loved by society and praised, Or one be hated by all and exiled away.

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Each page of our ongoing chapters as adults, Guide these young white souls into a world.

A world of unknown to them, Where goodness exists, Yet it becomes shrouded by the evil we make.

We ourselves are the children's artist.

We must face reality and always adapt, Shifting our morals for the good, Fighting not with our loved ones, But against those who dare threaten, Their very lives.

We must become their inspiration for good, And not their one way ticket to eternal darkness.

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Gabaldón promotes community service & value of volunteerism

TUCSON, ARIZ. – Rep. Rosanna Gabaldón, D-Sahuarita (District 2), said she believes community service paves the way for a better Arizona when she recently accepted the 2015 FBI/League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) Community Service Award.

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She received the award earlier this year for her outstanding dedication to improving the quality of life for all citizens of Arizona. For the past 25 years, LULAC has partnered with the Federal Bureau of Investigation for a community service award luncheon.

The organizations nominate outstanding Arizona citizens for acknowledgment.

“I am proud of LULAC’s recognition to community service; its effort reminds us of the value of volunteerism and community involvement, and it encourages citizens to participate and be an active part of the future of Arizona.

Together we can make a difference,” Gabaldón said.

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Tucson City Councilmember Richard Fimbres, Mary Fimbres, president of LULAC Council 1057, Javier Herrera, president of LULAC Council 1082, and FBI Special Agent in charge of Tucson Andrew P. Black all attended the ceremony. Richard Estrada, LULAC state director, also attended. The award luncheon was held on Sept. 11, 2015 in Tucson, Arizona.

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PEOPLE THAT “ECHO”-ANDY ESPINOZA by: Daniel Grambs Jr. Juan Andres Espinoza was born in Mesa, Arizona and raised in Nogales, Arizona. Growing up on a border town allowed him to be part of both the American and Mexican cultures. Andres earned his Associate’s Degree in Social Work from the Cochise College Santa Cruz Center in 2012 and obtained his Bachelor's Degree in Human Services and Family Studies at the University of Arizona Santa Cruz in Nogales, Arizona. Andres enjoys community and school involvement and was the President of the Santa Cruz Student Coalition (Aug 2012-Dec 2012) and was an active member of the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society. In April of 2014, Andres received selection to serve as the University of Arizona Santa Cruz representative at the 19th HACU Conference in Washington, D.C. In November of 2014 Juan Andres Espinoza completed a congressional internship program through CHCI (Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute) in Washington D.C. serving as an Intern for 6 months at the office of Congressman Raul Grijalva (AZ 3rd District). As you can see, these wonderful key points of this individuals’ over all persona and clearly seen achievements in themselves bring a pleasant shine to our community. He currently works at Cochise College Santa Cruz Center as an Academic/ Career Advisor. His primary duties involve: Helping students decide on their career pathway, and provide them with support to build/create a degree plan, which in itself will help the individual follow a clear path to successfully graduate and/ or transfer to a university.

In the focus of higher education as Cochise College Santa Cruz, he has been working there for over 4 years. He started back in 2010, as work-study (part time) after he had recently graduated from the same institution. He then took a personal break to recollect all his possible future paths he has been considering and used the 1-year season to reassure himself of what he is indeed pursuing. In 2013 he then continue his college education by transferring over to the University of Arizona Santa Cruz. During the same time of his enrollment at the UofA South, he was hired as an Office Assistant at CCSCC. This was full time employment not part-time. Now in the year of 2015, he not only had the opportunity to continue his profession but also was opened a new door in life, and that was to become an Academic/Advisor.

He really loves and shows a deep level of passion in the work that he does, whether it involves Academics or his future Profession, his enthusiasm when talking about and actually demonstrate the work he does proves to me is a person willing to perfect the things and people around him, that of course including the Student Coalition.

Using the time and experience of his internship at Washington D.C., he has now implemented many ideas or new positive work ethic to ensure a smooth environment for his co-workers and the students he guides. The satisfaction he gains from seeing a student graduate is breath taking, and I as the interviewer could see the glistening thoughts in his eyes. His job and years as a student has shaped into the person he is today, and that is a young man that wants to make a difference in his life and possibly the lives he has touched within his community, and possibly the nation or maybe even the world. His future plans consist of cooperating with the prosperity and economic development of the entire Santa Cruz. He believes that the only way to reach a justifiable amount of economic security is by educating, recruiting, and retaining our youth. This is to ensure a three-aspect improvement to our overall community. Educate, Empower, and Connect. We have think positively, read more, and work hard and stay strong. He also believes that his job empowers him to understand the exact needs of the students he advises.

Not only that he also loves to us the statement “The Tassel was worth the Hassel). His career is highly important and enjoys demonstrating this to his fellow co-workers and the students he interacts with on a daily basis.

Being a huge advocate on higher education and granting the equal possibilities to those students seeking such a path gives him the will power to continue doing what he looks forward to doing each day of his personally professional life.

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Higher education has also granted him the confidence in developing his speaking skills, personal beliefs, and also his ethical and moral perspectives in life. He wishes this to be a possibility for the students he interacts with, within his lovely community.

Another of his highlights within CCSCC was that he mentioned, “Working at CCSCC opened very important opportunities for my professional development such as teaching a Computer Essentials course and becoming the Mentor/ Sponsor of the Santa Cruz Student Coalition. The Santa Cruz Student Coalition at CCSCC is one of major inspirations; this organization/club is opened to all college students.

His roles at CCSCC are defined as an Academic/Career Advisor and the Sponsor of the SCSC. In both roles his principal objective is to offer the best of him in order to empower, educate students, and foremost help form our new nation leaders. “The best way of serving a community is by accepting that all individuals are different.

Something that we can’t afford to do is to generalize on student’s cases, I am constantly sharing and getting my message across on the fact that all student and individuals are different and that each case deserves our maximum attention in order to reach solutions and waive excuses. All students deserve the same respect and high quality experience.” He also continued on how he himself has incorporated this into his own persona and life experiences by then adding, “The key on this career is to be humble, to learn to accept mistakes and have a genuine interest in human relations and appreciation for diversity. An open mind is also essential to identify the pieces of the puzzle to come out with a great final piece.”

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POWER OF ONE CONFERENCE

By: Jesus Atondo

October was a busy month in Santa Cruz County. The month was filled with events focused on promoting awareness on domestic violence, and how it affects not only victims, but everyone in a community. Events included peace walks, intimate ceremonies, to social gatherings, October was filled with passion, and energy to expand awareness on domestic violence. Today, community organizations are working in collaboration to develop strategies to help increase awareness.

This collaborative effort among community organizations aims to increase services for victims of domestic violence in Santa Cruz County.

As a result, of a collaborative effort among community organizations the “Power Of One” Conference was held at the Americana Hotel on October 29th, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The conference was coordinated

by Nidia Solorzano a victims services advocate and the Office of the Santa Cruz County Attorney’s Office. This is the 3rd annual domestic violence conference. “The conference is held to help create awareness in the community. It is our responsibility as community leaders to share information that will help families in our community lead healthy lives,” said Nidia Solorzano.

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Funding for this conference was provided by the County Attorney’s Office. Attendees not only benefited from the information, and networking opportunities but also had an opportunity to participate in several raffles. Raffle prizes included free dining for 2 people at the Bocanitas Restaurant, Mr. C’s, and Ragazze de Tubac Restaurant; along with a one night stay at the American Hotel, gift baskets, free manicures, and gift cards were among the prizes raffled. Many local businesses also helped sponsor this event such as: Walmart, Mr. C’s, Bocanita, Damar, California Tires, Bazar de Mexico, Carmen Elias, El Rio, Ragazze de Tubac, Damar- Unas Marlene, and the Diamond House.

The conference began at 8:00 am with an introduction by the Santa Cruz County Attorney George Silva. He emphasized the importance of empowering young people to pursue careers in the Criminal Justice System.

He believes it is important for parents to encourage their children to stay in school.

“Parents need to be more involved in their children’s education. Parents should let their children grasp onto something they enjoy or feel passionate about.

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“Victims of domestic violence Our young people have the potential. We just have to make with a mental illness does not sure we steer them in the right mean they will become violent direction. Our community needs individuals it means they are more prone to being abused, leaders, and good role models that will make it their mission said Ms. Callinan. to help create a safe and healthy Lucia Arteaga who works with T.A.S.A within the county environment for everyone. attorney's office presentation Educating the public about how domestic violence destroys focused on cases of children, families and communities is an and elderly who are also important task,” said Mr. Silva. victims of domestic violence, and sexual abuse.

An advantage to hosting Chief Deputy Charlene these types of conferences Laplante followed with a is professionals who work presentation on the directly with consumers have importance of commitment to an opportunity to network, providing quality service. “Not and create collaborative all cases are handled the same relationships, which can help way as they are all different. We improve the system of care in look at every case thoroughly our county. Stephanie Mayer as we find in some cases the from the Victims Services aggressor may suffer from mental Division presented the public with information on the Santa illness, which in some cases triggers them to act violently,” Cruz County Fatality Review and Safety Assessment Project. said Ms. Lapante.

The project main purpose is to The last presenter of the present a new type of system in, conference was Judge T which law enforcement works in homas Fink. The judge collaboration with other agencies discussed the role of a victim to assess crime, harassment, services provider in court and violent cases in an efficient way. The project aims to assess proceedings.

Before the closing of the meticulously criminal cases, making sure safety is always top conference, awards were presented to several leaders priority. within the community for Erin Callinan a Training and Technical Assistance Manager their exceptional work, and from the Arizona Coalition effort in making a difference to End Sexual, and Domestic in Santa Cruz County.

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an opportunity for local organizations to expand their efforts, and efforts to educate the public on the long-term effects of domestic violence.

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Santa Cruz County Career & Community Expo On Wednesday, October 28, 2015 the Santa Cruz County One Stop hosted its 2nd Annual Career Fair in Santa Cruz County. The event took place at the Santa Cruz Provisional College where more than 77 organizations participated in the event. The event included a variety of business sectors from healthcare, retail, non-profit and food industry.

The event was extremely successful as a total of 432 people attended the career fair in search of job opportunities.

Mauricio Chavez director of Santa Cruz County Continuing Education and Workforce Development along with his staff helped organize this successful career fair.

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For many attendees looking for Shoe Carnival, STAGE, Starbucks employment this was the perfect Coffee Company Company, venue, as it provided them an Untamed Confections, Young opportunity to apply within a Audiences of Santa Cruz variety of different organizations.

County, Dorado Personnel, Attendees also had an opportunity DSW Trucking Easy Pack to visit each of the booths to get Solutions, HDS Truck Driving information about the services Institute, Lencioni AG Services, being offered locally. The event Martinez Group, PPEP, Inc., offered job seekers help with Southwest Truck Driver Training, writing resumes, and interview Wholesum Harvest, Wilson skills.

Produce, American Cancer Participating organizations Society-Relay, City of Nogales, included: Arizona Children’s Cochise College, Fresh Produce Association, Bayada Home Health Assn. of the Americas, Nogales Care, Cenpatico, Community Fire Department, Nogales-SCC Intervention Associates, Corazon Chamber of Commerce, Nogales Integrated Health Services, CSL Unified School District #1, Plasma, Dependable Home Health Northern Arizona University, Services, Luminaria Home Care, Rio Rico Medical & Fire District, Mariposa Community Health Santa Cruz County Recorder’s Center, Pinal Hispanic Council Office, Santa Cruz County School Behavioral Health, Santa Rita Superintendent, Santa Cruz Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, County Sheriff Department, Southern AZ Ctr Against Sexual Santa Cruz Valley Unified School Assault, University of Arizona District, Southern AZ Chapter of EFNEP Program, Wellness American Red Cross, Southern Christmas Connections, Borderlands Food Celebration Arizona VA, Southern Arizona Bank, Carondelet Holy Cross VA Health Care, Unisource Hospital, Chicanos Por La Causa, Energy Services, U.S Border Circles of Peace, Cropper’s Patrol, U.S Customs Border Chevrolet-GMC-Buick, DD’s Protection, United Way of Santa Discounts, Fastrip Food Stores, Cruz County, University of Global Family Legal Services, Arizona.

Goodwill of Southern Arizona, Home Depot, IHOP, JC Penney Co., Kmart, Mariposa Community Health Center- HR, Mediacom Communications, Mexicayotl Academy, Nogales Community Development, Organizing For Action, Santa Cruz Training Programs, Inc.,

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Victim Advocacy & Support

By: Cindy Gallegos

An Arizona constitutional amendment in 1990 gave rights to victims of crime. The Victims Services Program started operating 1985. The Santa Cruz County Attorney’s Office manages several programs that specifically designed to help victims, and witnesses understand, and navigate the judicial system. Victims and witnesses of crimes often feel unprotected.

As a result, the Santa Cruz County Victim Services Division has a variety of support programs for victims and witnesses of crimes such as: On-Scene Crisis Intervention, Specialized Domestic Violence Services, Court Advocacy, and Crime Victim Compensation. The county attorney’s office provides direct support services to victims of crimes.

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They help victims with monetary compensation help pay for medical expenses, and counseling.

Their goal is to ensure the victim, and witness rights are enforced.

The program provides court advocacy, and direct referrals to community organizations to ensure the needs of the victim are being met. According to Chief Deputy Charlene Laplante the “Santa Cruz County Victim Services Program is designed to support, educate, and empower victims of crime, it seeks justice to strengthen and rebuild lives.”

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There are currently 2 victim advocates, a detective director, a victim compensation coordinator, and notification clerk working in the Victim Services Division Unit. For more information on the services they provide to victims of crime please contact them at: (520) 375-7780 Fax (520) 375-793 Office Hours are: Monday through Friday Located at: 2150 N. Congress Drive, Suite 201 Nogales, Arizona 85621

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On Friday, November 6th several community leaders gathered at the Nogales City Hall to asses the needs of our veterans in Santa Cruz County. The American Red Cross, State Representative Rosanna Gabaldón, Cenpatico, and the City of Nogales hosted a forum for veterans, and other community organizations.

Organizations in attendance were the Santa Cruz County One Stop, the VFW, Pinal Hispanic, Rescare, Mariposa Community Health Center, Nogales Border Patrol, the Rio Rico Fire Department.

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“Our goal is to develop a strategic plan to meet the

needs of our veterans in the county,” said Samantha Bivens from the American Red Cross. Some of the topics discussed during the forum were providing housing assistance, health care, and employment assistance to veterans. The group of community leaders will be working in collaboration to help fill the gaps within the system of care to better meet the needs of our veterans in Santa Cruz County. Another meeting will follow starting in 2016 as an initiative to help ensure veterans living in the county are receiving services, and are being referred to resources.

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“I really want to encourage everyone to get involved. Our veterans deserve our help, and respect for their service. It is important that we all work together to address the needs of our veterans,” said Rosanna Gabaldón.

For more information on how to get involved please contact: Samantha Bivens, SSVF Outreach Specialist Service to the Armed Forces American Red Cross Southern Arizona Chapter 2916 E. Broadway Blvd.

Tucson, AZ 85716 (O): 520-318-6866 Samantha.Bivens2@redcross. org

Happening Events-Dec. Chocolate! 1000 Years and Counting - Fridays, December 4 and 18, 11 am to 2 pm 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.

Non Presidio Event: La Fiesta de Tumacácori, Saturday & Sunday, December 5 & 6, 10 am – 4 pm In recognition and celebration of the many cultures that were historically and are presently associated with Santa Cruz Valley, the Tumacácori Fiesta presents the traditional creations of these cultures. The fiesta features around fifty food and craft booths, continuous live entertainment on stage, and children’s activities each day. On Sunday, the day begins at 10 am in front of the Visitor Center with a procession through the Fiesta grounds to the historic church, followed by a traditional Mariachi Mass in front of the church. The mission grounds and park are open throughout the weekend and admission is free.

Frontier Printing Press Demonstrations – Saturday, December 5 & Sunday, December 13, 11am-3pm Professional printer and teacher James Pagels demonstrates the Washington Hand Press used to print Arizona’s first newspaper in 1859 and answers questions about hand press printing, type setting, and other aspects of this marvel of industrial engineering.

Included with park admission, $5 adult, $2 youth 7-13, children free.

Apache Culture - Special Presentation by Jack Lasseter – Saturday, December 12, 2 pm This talk focuses on the Apache people and their culture. It covers who they were, where they came from, how they lived, what they ate, how they raised their children. It covers their religion, ceremonies, sense of humor and morality. Theirs is a fascinating story, and an important one: key to understanding these famous people. Wine and hors d'oeuvres will be served. $15 per lecture. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the community effort to “Save the Presidio.” Please call for reservations and future dates, 520398-2252.

Guided Tour of the Barrio de Tubac Archaeological Site – Thursday, December 17 & Wednesday, December 30, 11 am – 1 pm Special tour by local experts of the Spanish colonial archaeological site just south of the Park which preserves the remains of the original Tubac town site, including residence foundations, plaza area, refuse area and partial irrigation ditch. Meet at the Park’s Visitor Center. Tour involves a walk of about 1-1/4 miles. The Archaeological Conservancy protects this site and participants are asked to sign ‘An Acknowledgement of Risk Factors’ before entering. Wear walking shoes, sunscreen and hat. $10 fee includes admission to tour the Presidio Park. Tour limited to 15; reservations encouraged, 520-398-2252 or info@TubacPresidio.org.

Southwestern Christmas Concert with Ted Ramirez – Sunday, December 13, 2 pm Our own Artist-in-Residence Teodoro ‘Ted’ Ramirez will give his annual “Holiday Season Concert” in the 1885 Territorial Schoolhouse. The beautiful folk dancers Leah and Athena Blue will again join him in this special family concert. Recognized as the foremost Southwestern folksinger and storyteller, Ramirez is a direct descendent of the first Spanish families who settled Tubac in 1752. His personal connection adds depth and warmth to his stories and songs. Tickets $18 adults, free for children 14 and younger.

Seating is limited, please call now for reservations, 520-398-2252.

Concert: Nuevo Mundo – Saturday, December 19, 2 pm Come and enjoy Christmas music from the Old and New World! Make your holiday season special by celebrating the history of our local culture. Works by Salazar, Guerrero, Encina, Fernandez, and everyone’s favorite, Anonymous. Program includes the first performance of transcriptions from original Mexican Colonial manuscripts! Nuevo Mundo, Cochise College’s early music ensemble, specializes in the performance of early vocal and instrumental music of Spain and the Americas. Proceeds from the concert to be

divided between the Cochise College Music Scholarship Fund and the Friends of the Tubac Presidio and Museum. Tickets $15 adults, free for children 14 and younger. Seating is limited, please call now for reservations, 520-398-2252.

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