AZ Tourist News November 2009 by Az Tourist News

November 2009

POCO DIABLO RESORT

DEC 11-13 TUCSON

NOV 19-JAN 2 SEDONA

40th Fourth Avenue Winter Street Fair

19th Annual Red Rock Fantasy

NOV 28-JAN 10 WILLIAMS Mountain Village Holiday

FESTIVALS Nov - Jan Pages 4 —6

STATEWIDE ATTRACTIONS Page 6

REGIONAL TRAVEL Page 19

NOV 28 PARKER

Chamber of Commerce Lighted Boat Parade

NATIVE AMERICAN Page 20

PET FRIENDLY Page 21

RV RESORTS & CAMPGROUNDS Pages 22-23

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Contents Apache Junction..............................................................8 Attractions......................................................................6 Central Arizona.............................................................7-9 Colorado River Region................................................. 14-15 Events, Featured....................................................... 12-13 November Events...........................................................4 December Events...........................................................5 January Events..............................................................6 Grand Canyon..................................................................17 Lodging........................................................................... 21 Mesa................................................................................. 9 Mexico............................................................................ 19

Native American Culture..................................................20 Northern AZ............................................................... 16-18 Parker.............................................................................15 Pet Friendly Arizona.........................................................21 Phoenix Metro................................................................8-9 RV Resorts & Campgrounds......................................... 22-23 Southern Arizona........................................................ 10-11 SW Regional....................................................................19 Statewide Map........................................................... 12-13 Tucson.............................................................................11 White Mountains.............................................................18

Letter from the Publisher

ongratulations to the Arizona Office of Tourism. Finally, after 13 years of our unsuccessfully trying to work with AOT, they finally see the light. They have realized that a third party can create their annual guide, the “fulfillment piece” typically mailed out when inquiries about Arizona come to their office, by using the revenue generated by advertisers. Of course, having rejected us, with statements like “we are not allowed by Charter to consider such a partnership”…well, again…government lies…at least the light shines. I do wish to congratulate Madden Media. They deserve the work…however, I do take exception with AOT’s business model of giving up to a third party the millions in ad sales revenue that will be generated by Madden’s group. Of course, they get their “fulfillment piece” at no cost to the State…but what good is neutral cash flow/cost, compared to CASH FLOW. In light of the state’s budget woes, surely the best solution would have been to keep the work “in house” or to have done it in consultation with a group that would have shared the revenue...as we would have. No matter...budget deficit, education a mess, roads soon will be less traveled, look at the disrepair…No matter...we tax payers will continue to enable our friends in Tourism who have no clue on what it is like to make a payroll…particularly the State of Arizona’s. Again, Az Tourist News is a perfect REAL TIME illustration of how GOVERNMENT does NOT work in harmony with small business. Now the Health Care system is going to work in partnership with small business? I don’t think so…Az Tourist News is the real time example.

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Enough of that, time to celebrate Arizona. Thanksgiving is coming…the trigger for the Hol…errrr…Christmas season. Yes…it is the CHRISTMAS season…where all of us can be children once again…if only we could. We are highlighting the Christmas season in our November issue, as many Christmas parades take place at the Thanksgiving weekend or the very first weekend in December...in fact, Winslow’s Parade takes place November 21st! Unwrap some holiday cheer with our featured events - the Red Rock Fantasy in Sedona, Tucson’s awesome Fourth Avenue Winter Street Fair, Williams’ Mountain Village Holiday, and Parker’s Lighted Boat Parade. Check out our calendar listings for all kinds of art festivals, studio tours and craft markets as well as gem & mineral shows - bring your gift list! There is a holiday tour of homes, luminaria displays, more light festivals, even a Santa “Sled Run” for some holiday fitness, and Santa flying in to the Commemorative Air Force Aviation Museum in Mesa. Of course, we bring you a wide variety of happenings for every taste, from Bluegrass music to Cowboy Poetry, Celtic fest to quilt show, Veterans events to Native American culture, cat show to livestock show, even a bicycle swap meet! Use the Az Tourist News to plan your holiday frolics...and be sure to take it with you as you hit the roadways of our great state... we wish you safe travels and happy homecomings with all your wonderful eventful memories. Ciao,

Az Tourist Online Update How many of you out there have heard of Facebook? Well, we here at AZ Tourist News have, and we are using it to provide more information to more people. To continue our efforts to promote tourism in Arizona, AZ Tourist News is working hard on our internet presence. Maybe a few of you have noticed us on Facebook. If not, search for us and become our friend. We currently boast over 900 followers and look forward to many more. We feel, to best serve our readership, we must use not only print, but also our website and social networking. We stay on top of this ever-changing environment to provide the most up-to-date event information possible, posting pictures, videos and sending invitations. Interested in Arizona? Consider adding AZ Tourist News as your Facebook friend and tell your friends! Gregg Ziekert Director of Web Development 520-622-7008

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o H l i e d a y Cheer! m o S p a r w n U T

he holiday season is a-comin’! The nights are drawing in, menus are planned with stuffed turkey, mince pies, eggnog and other seasonal delights, and homes are strung with lights, hung with icicles, or topped with Santa and reindeer tripping across the roof. It’s time to make up your gift list, choose your greeting cards, and head to the place of worship of your choice…a time to be with family and friends and share love and holiday cheer. All across Arizona, communities large and small are planning special festivities filled with the spirit of the season… parades, light festivals, art markets and fairs filled with wonderful items for gift-giving, concerts and caroling, the southwest treat of luminaria displays, and much more. Here are four events across the state to help you get in the holiday spirit!

Over 35 food vendors keep the crowds’ hunger at bay with Greek, Chinese, Mexican, BBQ, fry bread and many other good things to eat. Two stages present live music and entertainment all day long, while street performers cover the gamut from the Andes to violin music. Kids will have a blast at the “Van Grow” kids hands on art pavilion as well as other fun activities. Tucson’s biggest event, the fair draws crowds of 200,000 - 300,000 people, yet despite its size, the atmosphere is homey and friendly. Visitors head home with bulging bags of delightful gifts, full tummies, echoes of music in their ears, and a happy smile on their faces.

Parker Lighted Boat Parade… fun on the river

Red Rock Fantasy… lights aglow in Sedona

Fourth Avenue Winter Street Fair… 3 days to remember in Tucson

One of the premier street fairs in the nation, this gigantic event is a Tucson tradition that is packed with fun…and has stuffed many a stocking over the years with an outstanding selection of gift items. The 40th Annual Winter Street Fair takes place December 11-13 between Ninth Street and University Blvd. along Fourth Avenue. Free to attend, the fair offers 400 arts & crafts booths that cover the spectrum from fine art to country crafts, clothing, jewelry, specialty foods and much, much more.

ILX Premiere Vacation Club. Runners up also receive prizes. The festival is open each evening (weather permitting) from 5-10 pm on Fridays and Saturdays and 5-9 pm Sunday through Thursday. You won’t want to miss it! Admission is $5 adults, $4 seniors, and $2 children ages 4-12.

A festival of nearly one million lights, Red Rock Fantasy is a magical way to get a big dose of holiday spirit. It takes place at Los Abrigados Resort, nestled within the glorious red rocks of Sedona. “Lights On” for this 19th annual event will take place at 5 pm on November 19th. The festival lasts through the New Year, with “Lights Out” on January 2nd, 2010. Each year, families from around the Southwest create nearly two dozen displays featuring a wide variety of themes - comic, fanciful, religious. Each marvel of light brings forth oohs and aahs as the crowds wander from one imaginative creation to the next. Visitors may choose five favorite displays, and the winner receives a lifetime vacation ownership through

Beautifully decorated boats blazing against a dark sky, Santa Claus on hand for the kids, a free showing of “The Polar Express”, free hot chocolate and popcorn…what a great way to have some family fun on Thanksgiving weekend! The Parker Area Chamber of Commerce Lighted Boat Parade takes place on November 28th starting at the BlueWater Resort & Casino Marina. Judging of entries takes place and attendees have time to marvel at the detailed work put into the decoration of the boats before the parade starts at 6 pm. “The Polar Express” will be shown here at the Blue Water Resort & Casino Amphitheatre. Then it’s off to River Lodge Resort where the parade ends and Santa awaits, with photo opportunities available. We welcome you to join us! Mountain Village Holiday… Christmas comes alive in Williams You’ll find holiday spirit in abundance on historic Route 66 in Williams from November 28 - January 9 with the town’s Mountain Village Holiday. Many seasonal activities provide fun for the whole family including tubing and snow play in the Kaibab National Forest, horse-drawn The Fort Huachuca Community Spouses’ Club

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Sun, Dec. 6, 2009 Cost: $10.00 in advance 1:00 – 5:00 pm $12 day of tour Get a glimpse of Christmas past as you stroll the Fort Huachuca “Old Past” area. The tour begins at the Fort Huachuca Historical Museum. Tickets available at SV Convention & Visitor’s Bureau Sierra Vista Chamber of Commerce, Safeway, Ft. Huachuca Museum, Apache Flats RV Park and FHCS Board Memebers For more information : 529-439-9405 Walking tour requires climbing of stairs. Cameras and Video equipment are prohibited. Please, No Children under 10, no strollers, no backpacks

sleigh rides down Main Street, and a ride aboard Grand Canyon Railway’s Polar Express ™ in your best pajamas. The Williams Light Parade and the official lighting of the community Christmas tree take place Saturday, November 28 starting at 7pm. This year’s theme is “A Time for Christmas, Christmas Time in Williams”. Strolling Dickens Carolers will get you in the mood as you get your hot chocolate and find your spot along Route 66 to view the many entries brightly decorated with colorful lights and festive music. Then Santa will light the 2009 Williams Christmas tree in the center of town.

Fourth Avenue Winter Street Fair 520-624-5004 www.fourthavenue.org Red Rock Fantasy 928-282-1777, 800-521-3131 www.redrockfantasy.com Parker Area Chamber of Commerce Lighted Boat Parade 928-669-2174 Mountain Village Holiday 800-863-0546 www.williamschamber.com

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Page 4 • Statewide AZ Goodguys 12th Southwest Nationals NOV 20-22 SCOTTSDALE

Head to WestWorld of Scottsdale, Nov. 20-22 for the Goodguys 12th Southwest Nationals. Three big days of 2,000 hot rods, customs, classic, street rods, muscle machines and trucked out trucks through 1972, plus commercial and vendor exhibits, used auto parts swap meet, cars for sale corral, model car show and fun for the whole family. Special vehicle parking areas on Saturday will be held from 8 am to 2 pm, such as Homebuilt Heaven, Trick Truck Corral, Mighty Muscle, Ya Gotta Drive’ Em, and the Goodguys Builder’s Choice. Participant registration will be held at WestWorld Thurs. 8 am to 5 pm, Fri. 8 am to 5 pm, Sat. 7 am to 3 pm and Sun. 8 am to noon. General admission is $17, kids (7-12) $6, 6 and under free. $5 parking fee charged by WestWorld. 925-838-9876 • www.good-guys.com

Wickenburg Gem and Mineral Society 9th Annual Gem and Art Fair NOV 28-29, WICKENBURG

The fair will feature more than 40 vendors of gems, jewelry, minerals, rocks and beads. Knowledgeable dealers with dry washing, gold panning, rock cutting and polishing equipment will provide how-to demonstrations. Classes will be offered on wire wrapping and cabochon making. Door prizes will be given away hourly. An ongoing Dutch Auction (prices going from high to low) will feature rocks and minerals from a personal collection and from other donors and businesses. Local artists from the Wickenburg Art and Camera Clubs will be selling one-of-akind pictures and decorative art pieces. Admission is free. Show hours are 9-5 Saturday and 9-4 Sunday. Booths will be set up outside and inside the Wickenburg Community Center, 160 N Valentine Street, downtown Wickenburg, Arizona.

Show information: 928-684-0380

American Indians’ World Fair

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Destination November Events NOV 6-7 KEARNY “50 Years of Memories” Anniversary Celebration Fri: Street Fair, Reception 7p. Sat: Street Fair, Home Tours, Parade 10a, bands from the past, entertainment for children, street dance 8p, tournaments: softball, golf and horseshoe. 520-363-5548, NOV 7 MESA ‘Gathering of Legends’ Veterans Day Celebration Falcon Field Airport CAF Museum - Military aviation veterans relate experiences from WWII on. Warbirds incl B-17 Flying Fortress, B-25 & more, flyovers, rides, food, gift shop, 9a-4p, adm 13-Adult $10, 5-12 $3, Veterans free. 480-924-1940, www.azcaf.org NOV 7-8 TUCSON Tucson Celtic Festival & Highland Games Rillito Raceway - Fr: dinner, torchlight ceremony, ceilidh 6p, call for tickets; Sa/Su: Celtic music, dance, athletics, trad. culture, dress, food & vendors; Sa 9a9p, Su 9a-5p, $12, $5 ages 6-15. 520-807-9509 www.tucsoncelticfestival.org NOV 7-8 LITCHFIELD PARK 39th Annual Festival of the Arts Downtown historic district, next to the legendary Wigwam Resort - 300+ fine artists & craftsmen, live musical performances, wine tasting, int’l food court, 9a -5p, FREE adm & parking. 623-393-7820 NOV 8-13 LAKE HAVASU CITY Havamega Hobie North American Championships Hobibe Catamaran sailboat race, watch top level athletes compete for title of North American Hobie Champion, Nov 8 registration, Nov 9-12 racing 11a5p, Nov 13 racing 11a-3p. 702-427-7328

NOV 14 TUCSON Greater Arizona Bicycle Swap Meet Fourth Ave - Everything about or for bikes; clothing, gear, parts, great prices & selection, free adm, 8a-2p. 520-624-5004, www.fourthavenue.org NOV 14-15 ST. DAVID Festival of the Arts Holy Trinity Monastery - 150+ exhibitors, dinner, Benedictine baked breads, live music, Polynesian dancing, $3 donation for parking, Sa 10-5, Su 10-4. 520-720-4642 x10 NOV 14-15 LAKE HAVASU CITY 40th Annual Gem & Mineral Show Community Center, 100 Park Ave - Exhibits, dealers, jewelry, fossils, tools & more; raffle & door prizes, prizes & games for kids, “Knowledge Resource Room for Children and Adults”. Free adm, parking, 9a-5p. 928-505-2865 NOV 14-15 APACHE JUNCTION 4th Annual Broadway Palm Dinner Theater AJ Arts Festival & Taste of the Superstitions Central AZ College - Regional restaurants offer samples of their best while you enjoy art, music & films of the area’s artists and performers. 480-4741137, www.AJArtFestivalOfTheSuperstitions.com NOV 19-JAN 2 SEDONA 19th Annual Red Rock Fantasy Los Abrigados Resort - Fantasy of a million lights, nearly two dozen themed displays, hours: 5-9p SunThur, 5-10p Fri-Sat, admission $5, $4 seniors, $2 ages 4-12. 928-282-1777 or 800-521-3131

NOV 11-14 LAKE HAVASU CITY Havasu Freedom Rally Windsor Beach #4 - Various events including Veteran’s Day Parade, Wounded Warriors Ride (& motorcycle rodeo, vendors, show & shine), Welcome Home Party for Vietnam Vets, Poker Run. 928-715-3200

NOV 20-22 TUCSON Holiday Craft Market Tucson Museum of Art - 120+ of the finest SW artisans offer jewelry, garden art, paintings, sculpture, furniture & more, 10a-5p, free adm & parking. On view: Ansel Adams: A Legacy, also El Nacimiento. Beer Garden w/ live music by Tucson Kitchen Musicians on Sat & Sun. 520-624-2333

NOV 13-14 CHANDLER Zydeco Festival Bistro @ Kokopelli Winery, 35 W Boston St - Cajun/ Creole menu, live Zydeco music Fri 5p to close and Sat 11a to close, wine-tasting, seating available indoors & outdoors. 480-792-6927

NOV 20-22 SCOTTSDALE Goodguys 12th Southwest Nationals WestWorld - 2,000+ 1972 and older rods, customs, classics, muscle cars and trucks; entertainment, swapmeet & more. Fri 8-5, Sat 8-5, Sun 8-3. Adm: $17, kids (7-12) $6, www.good-guys.com 480-312-6802

NOV 13-14 SURPRISE Zydeco Festival Kokopelli Winery & Bistro, 14719 W Grand Ave Cajun/Creole menu, live Zydeco music Fri 5p to close and Sat 11a to close, wine-tasting, seating available indoors & outdoors. 623-556-4810

NOV 20-22 CAVE CREEK/ CAREFREE/SCOTTSDALE 13th Hidden in the Hills Artists Studio Tour Sonoran Arts League - 150 artists at 45 locations open their private studios to the public, free, selfguided, 10a-5p, www.hiddeninthehills.org 480-575-6624

NOV 13-15 WICKENBURG 30th Bluegrass Festival & Fiddle Championship Everett Bowman Rodeo Grounds - Noted bands, fiddling competition, pancake b’fast (Sa & Su), kids zone, suggest bring own chair. Sa night indoor concert. 800-942-5242, www.wickenburgchamber.com

NOV 20-22 TUCSON 10th Desert Diamond Casino Arts & Crafts Festival I-19 & Pima Mine Rd - Finest artists & craftspeople from the southwest, jewelry, clothes, wood, metal, pottery, furniture, etc. Live entertainment, food, Fr & Sa 10-5, Su 10-4. 520-294-7777

NOV 13-15 PAYSON 5th Annual Rim Country Quilt Roundup Mazatzal Casino Exhibit Hall - Quilts and fabric art from across the country. Workshops by nationally recognized teachers. Vendor mall, daily door prizes, awards. Adm: $3 ages 12+ or $2 & 1 can of food. 1-800-672-9766, rimcountryquiltroundup.com

NOV 20-22 PHOENIX Thunderbird Artists Fine Art & Wine Festival CityCenter of CityNorth, 5415 E High St - 125 award-winning artists, wine tasting ($10 incl’s souvenir wine glass), live entertainment, 11a-6p, $3 adm, free parking. www.ThunderbirdArtists.com 480-837-5637

Saturday, November 21st Join the folks in Winslow for the

rd Annual Christmas Parade

The largest in Northern Arizona! Parade • Arts & Crafts • Food • Fun This Year’s Theme

“The Joy of Giving” Information at (928) 289-2434 www.winslowarizona.org

Sponsored by Winslow Chamber of Commerce

NOV 20-JAN 3 TUBAC 25th Annual Holiday Artisan Market Tubac Center of the Arts - Fine arts & crafts from around the country - jewelry, ceramics, paintings & more. Mo-Sa 10a-4:30p; Su 1p-4:30p. Free adm. Also 40th Members Juried Exhibition. 520-398-2371 NOV 21 WINSLOW 64th Annual Christmas Parade Downtown - Food, arts & craft booths all day, largest Christmas parade in Northern AZ at 1pm. In honor of this year’s parade theme “The Joy of Giving” donations of food, toys, etc. for the needy are welcome. 928-289-2434 NOV 21 PARKER 9th Annual Fall Gathering BlueWater Resort & Casino - Traditional dance groups from the Mohave, Chemehuevi, Navajo and Hopi tribes, Apache Crown dancers, Bird Dancers, Native artisans, starts 1p, free. 928-669-9211 NOV 21-22 SEDONA Bell Rock Plaza Art & Craft Show Bell Rock Plaza - Wonderful, exciting new art from about 35 artists and craftsmen - paintings, photography, jewelry, pottery and more, 10a-5p. 928-284-9627 NOV 26-DEC 30 PRESCOTT VALLEY Valley of Lights Fain Park - Animated lights on 1 mi. loop featuring large-scale patriotic and holiday displays, free, donations accepted. Sun-Thurs, 6-10p, Fri & Sat 6p-midnight. 928-772-8857 NOV 27 DOUGLAS Annual Christmas Light Parade Downtown Douglas, G Ave - 1 1/2 hour long parade starts at 7p (arrive 6:15 for best view), over 60 participants and 4,000 spectators. Free. 520-417-7340 NOV 27-28 PARKER 63rd Annual Thanksgiving Regatta Boat Races BlueWater Resort & Casino - Powerboat/speedboat racing on the Parker Strip & Colorado River, 10a-4p. 310-318-4012, 928-669-7035 NOV 27-28 PATAGONIA Holiday Art Walk Downtown Patagonia - Painters, potters, weavers, toy makers, gourd crafters, water colorists, quilters & other local artists, holiday refreshments served at participating locations, 11a-5p. 520-394-2356 NOV 27-29 CAVE CREEK Thanksgiving Weekend Fine Art & Craft Show Frontier Town, 6245 E Cave Creek Rd - Metal art, oil paintings, photography, pottery, custom designed clothing & jewelry, much more. Fri & Sat 10-5, Sun 10-4, free adm & parking. 602-789-7222 NOV 27-29 CAVE CREEK/ CAREFREE/SCOTTSDALE 13th Hidden in the Hills Artists Studio Tour Sonoran Arts League - 150 artists at 45 locations open their private studios to the public, free, selfguided, 10a-5p, www.hiddeninthehills.org NOV 28 PARKER Parker Area Chamber of Commerce Lighted Boat Parade Parade begins at Marina of the Bluewater Resort & Casino, 6p. Santa Claus will be on hand for pictures. Cash prizes, more fun! 928-669-2174 NOV 28-29 SEDONA Bell Rock Plaza Art & Craft Show Bell Rock Plaza - Wonderful, exciting new art from about 35 artists and craftsmen - paintings, photography, jewelry, pottery and more, 10a-5p. 928-284-9627 NOV 28-29 WICKENBURG 9th Annual Gem & Art Fair Wickenburg Community Center- Rocks, minerals, precious gems, beads, jewelry and more: food, raffle drawing and hourly door prizes. Free adm. & parking, 9a-5p Sat. and 9a-4p Sun. 928-684-0380

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Destination December Events DEC 1-13 SNOWFLAKE Snowflake’s 12 Days + 1 Days of Christmas Various locations - Each night is a different holiday activity beginning with the Town Lighting Ceremony on Dec.1. Includes Christmas Market, musical performances, historic home tours and more. 928-536-4331

DEC 5 PRESCOTT Frontier Christmas Open House Sharlot Hall Museum - After lights at Courthouse Plaza, see how Christmas was done in 1865. Entertainment, living history, seasonal refreshments, 6:308p. Adm $5, under 18 free. 928-445-3122

DEC 3-6 PARKER 37th Fall GFWC-AZ Parker Woman’s Civic Club, Inc. --- Potpourri Western Park on Riverside Dr - Thursday thru Sunday, large craft show & swap meet, food vendors, round-the-clock security, 8a-5p, free adm. (Set up Wed 12/2.) 928-667-2109

DEC 5 SHOW LOW “Show Low Shines” Festival Marketplace downtown - Show Low Main Street’s Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony, 5:30p, Holiday LIght Parade down Deuce of Clubs 6:30p, theme is “Show Low Shines”. 888-SHOW LOW

DEC 4 FLORENCE Christmas on Main Street Light parade 6p followed by Main Street Festival at 7p with music, entertainment, food, crafts, fun and games for all ages. 520-868-7589 DEC 4-5 WINDOW ROCK 12th Annual Keshmish Festival Navajo Nation Museum - Artists show & sell jewelry, weaving, pottery, paintings, sculpture & more, also book signing, traditional foods, free adm. Fri 11a-7p w/ luminarias at dusk; Sat 9a-5p w/ kids’ activities, Native American films. 928-871-7941 DEC 4-5 TUBAC Luminaria Nights - Fiesta de Navidad Streets are lined with thousands of luminarias and shops stay open until 9p.Great gift ideas, homemade food, music and Santa! Sunset-9p, free. 520-398-2704 DEC 4-5 WILLCOX Christmas Apple Festival Craft & Bake Sale Willcox Community Center - Country crafts fair with an apple theme, arts & crafts vendors, door prizes, raffles, Fr 10a-7p, Sa 10a-4p, free adm. 800-200-2272 DEC 4-5 WICKENBURG 21st Annual Cowboy Christmas Poetry Gathering SW cowboy poets, singers, musicians: Reception Fri 6p Desert Caballeros Western Museum $15, free day sessions Sat 9a-3:30p at Community Ctr, featured poets Sat 7:30p at Del E. Webb Ctr, adm $15/adv, $20/ door. 800-942-5242 DEC 4-5 LAKE HAVASU CITY 27th Annual Boat Parade of Lights Bridgewater Channel - 50+ spectacularly decorated boats pass under the historic London Bridge as you listen to the live radio broadcast AM980, 6p. 928-680-4652

DEC 5 PAYSON 9th Annual Main Street APS Electric Light Parade Historic West Main Street - Join us for our “Magic on the Mountain” celebration w/ an evening of floats, fun & music, parade starts 6p. 928-474-5242, ext 7; www.paysonrimcountry.com DEC 5 QUARTZSITE 7th Annual Christmas Light Parade Corner of Hwy 95 & Main St, east on Main to Plymouth Rd, then north to Town Hall - 35+ floats, parade starts at 7p followed by refreshments & tree lighting ceremony at Town Hall. 928-927-9321 DEC 5 KEARNY Winter Wonderland Pioneer Park - Santa comes to visit, also vendor booths, luminarias and electric light parade, 2p-9:30p. 520-363-7607 DEC 5 MESA Santa’s Visit to CAF Museum Falcon Field Airport - Santa arrives 11a to help E. Valley Firefighters collect toys for needy children. Special adm prices: free 12 & under, $10 13 & over or free w/ new unwrapped toy. 10a-4p. 480-924-1940, www.azcaf.org DEC 5 SUPERIOR Miracle on Main Street Holiday Light Parade and Festival Main St - Amusements and entertainment for kids, a pajama pageant, parade at 7p. Sponsored by the Superior Optimist Club. Free. 520-689-0200 DEC 5-6 GOLD CANYON Fine Art & Craft Show Gold Canyon Village, 6974 E. Hwy 60 (1/4 mile west of Mountain Brook Dr) - Show hours are Sat & Sun 9-5, free admission & parking. 602-789-7222

DEC 4-6 TUCSON Luminaria Nights Tucson Botanical Gardens - 2,000 luminarias, garden railway, food vendors, entertainment, 5:30-8p, $9, $3 children 4-12. Shuttle available. 520-326-9686 x10

DEC 5-6 SUPERIOR Mata Ortiz Pottery Weekend Boyce Thompson Arboretum - Meet famous potters, see demos, traditional outdoor firings at 11a & 2p, unique & beautiful pots for sale, 9a-3p. Park open 8-5, $7.50 adults, $3 (5-12). 520-689-2811

DEC 4-6 PHOENIX 24th Annual Poinsettia Festival Gardener’s World, 3401 E Baseline Rd - Magnificent displays of thousands of poinsettias, greenhouse tour, photo ops, wagon rides, craft/gift & food vendors, 10a-5p, free adm & parking. 602-437-0700

DEC 6 SIERRA VISTA Ft. Huachuca 19th Annual Holiday Tour of Homes Tour begins at Ft Huachuca Historical Museum. Stroll the “Old Post” area, enjoy live entertainment, people in 1870s dress, shopping & refreshments, 1-5p. $10 advance, $12 day of. 520-439-9405

DEC 4-13 CLARKDALE 23rd Made in Clarkdale Clark Memorial Clubhouse, 9th & Main - Gala Opening: Dec 4, 6-9pm; meet artists, enjoy music, dance, refreshments. Exhibit/sale thru 12/13, 9a-5p, free adm. 928-634-9438

DEC 11-13 TUCSON 40th Fourth Avenue Winter Street Fair Fourth Ave - One of the top 100 festivals in the country. 400+ booths of arts & crafts, food vendors, 2 big music stages, street performers, kids hands-on art pavilion, 10a-dusk, free adm. 520-624-5004, www.fourthavenue.org

DEC 5 CHANDLER Tumbleweed Tree Lighting Ceremony & Parade of Lights Dr. A.J. Chandler Park - Live entertainment, food, kids area, arts & crafts, free pictures w/Santa at his house, 4:30p-9p, Parade 7p, free adm. 480-782-2735 DEC 5 CLIFTON Festival of Lights Chase Creek Street - Food, booths w/ holiday items, entertainment, caroling, parade of lights begins at dark, theme is “A Cowboy Christmas”, free adm, noon onwards. Vendors welcome. 928-865-4146 DEC 5 SPRINGERVILLE-EAGAR Christmas Electric Light Parade Main Street Eagar to Springerville - Parade of 30+ floats decorated w/lights, free, starts 6p. Theme is “Cowboy Christmas.” 928-333-2123

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DEC 11-13 PHOENIX 24th Annual Poinsettia Festival Gardener’s World, 3401 E Baseline Rd - Magnificent displays of thousands of poinsettias, greenhouse tour, photo ops, wagon rides, craft/gift & food vendors, 10a-5p, free adm & parking. 602-437-0700 DEC 11-JAN 2 SCOTTSDALE Holiday Lights McCormick-Stillman RR Park - 100,000+ lights, a variety of holiday displays, Santa at park through the 23rd. Opening night tree lighting ceremony & entertainment. 6:30-9p nightly except Dec 24, 25 & 31. Adm free, rides- $2 train, $1 carousel. 480-312-2312 DEC 12 LITCHFIELD PARK Christmas in the Park Downtown - Hometown Christmas parade, arts & crafts, food, entertainment, kid’s activities, and tons of snow! 9a-5p, free. 623-935-9040

DEC 12 BENSON Christmas on Main Street Old-fashioned street celebration with Santa, craft & food vendors, choir groups & other entertainment, raffle drawings for great prizes. 520-586-2842 DEC 12 GILBERT The 12K’s of Christmas Freestone District Park, 1045 E Juniper Rd - Family fun! 1.2K Santa “Sled Run” & 12K run with prizes, Christmas Bazaar, Santa’s Pet Village, 8a-2p. 480-609-3978 DEC 12-13 PHOENIX Cat Fanciers’ Assoc Allbreed Cat Show & Feline Agility Trials Phx Convention Center, South Bldg., Hall G - 300+ cats/kittens, vendors, Agility & Best in Show competition, raffle, cats/kittens for sale, Sa 10-5, Su 9-4, $7, $5 Srs, $3 under 12, $18 Family Four Pac. 480-893-7695, www.phxfeline.com DEC 12-13 MESA Holiday Art & Music Festival Mesa Arts Center - Original artworks for sale by 100+ local & national artists, live entertainment on 2 stages, artist demos in glassblowing, metals and ceramics, kids’ activities, food, 10a-5p, free adm. 480-644-6500 DEC 12-13 APACHE JUNCTION Cowboy Christmas AJ Rodeo Grounds - Craft fair & food booths w/100 vendors, choral performances, raffles, gate opens 8a. On Sat: Fun Gymkhana w/equestrian games, events, prizes, 10a. Benefits AJ Horse Rescue. $2 parking. 480-612-4068 DEC 18-19 ZUNI, NM Zuni Holiday Arts Market Zuni Visitor Center - Enjoy a feast for the senses with traditional arts of all sorts, Native and festive foods, and music. 505-782-7238 DEC 19-20 SEDONA Bell Rock Plaza Art & Craft Show Bell Rock Plaza - Wonderful, exciting new art from about 35 artists and craftsmen - paintings, photography, jewelry, pottery and more, 10a-5p. 928-284-9627 DEC 20 GLOBE Festival of Lights Besh-Ba-Gowah Archaeological Park - Celebrate the holidays with hundreds of glowing luminarias along walls & walkways, holiday music, free hot cider & cookies, free adm, 5:30-8:30p. 928-425-0320 DEC 29-31 PHOENIX Arizona National Livestock Show AZ State Fairgrounds - Livestock, ranch rodeo, ranch horse competition, Li’l Buckaroo rodeo, stock dog demos, tractor pull, Farm Experience-an interactive area for kids, Western Art & Gear Show, $10/car = adm & parking. 602-258-8568, www.anls.org DEC 30-JAN 3 TUCSON Indian America Competition New Year’s Pow-wow & Craft Market Rillito Raceway Park, River Rd & 1st Ave - Dancers from 50+ tribes, authentic crafts, kids activities, traditional foods, singing & drum contest, adm $8, 8 & under free. Midnight friendship dance Dec 31 is free, come at 11:45p. 520-622-4900

8th Annual Main Street APS Electric Light Parade DEC 5 PAYSON

Don’t miss the Main Street-APS Electric Light Parade on Saturday, Dec. 5 at 6 pm in Payson, “Arizona’s Cool Mountain Town”. Historic Main Street will be transformed into a magical holiday Wonderland. This event goes on even if it snows! Bundle up the family, bring your lawn chairs and gather along West Main Street to enjoy the creativity of the many colorful floats. Join us for our “Magic on the Mountain” celebration with an evening of fun and music, as you take in the sparkling lights and spirit of the season. For more information or an entry application, please visit us online at www.paysonrimcountry.com. 928-474-5242 ext. 7

62nd Annual Arizona National Livestock Show DEC 29-31 PHOENIX

Celebrate the 62nd Annual Arizona National Livestock Show held December 29-31 at the Arizona State Fairgrounds, 19th Avenue & McDowell Road, Phoenix, AZ. Enjoy Livestock Shows, Farm Experiencean interactive area for children to learn about agriculture, Ranch Rodeo, Working Ranch Horse Competition, Li’l Buckaroo Rodeo, Tractor Pull, Stock Dog Demonstration, Junior Market Livestock Auction and much more. The 19th Annual Cowboy Classics Western Art & Gear Show is also a featured event of the livestock show. A celebration of Western culture and lifestyle through poetry, music, paintings, sculpture, leather work, jewelry, furniture and gifts galore. This year’s featured artist is Kim Trickey of Springerville, Arizona. For more information, visit our website or call the Arizona National office. 602-258-8568 • www.anls.org DISCLAIMER: AZ Tourist News makes every effort to verify that the information on events we print is accurate. However, details can change up to the last minute. We advise that you call and confirm that ALL information is correct.

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Destination January Events 20th Annual High Noon Western Americana Antique SHOW & AUCTION JAN 30-31 MESA

The High Noon Western Americana Weekend Celebration is the nation’s largest Cowboy, Indian and Western Art Antique SHOW & AUCTION. It will appeal to all collectors interested in fine western art, bits, boots, spurs, advertising, saloon, Indian rugs & beadwork, charro, vaquero, historical firearms, historic & silver saddles, Hollywood cowboy, western books & photography. The SHOW will be held at Mesa Community Center with 150 national exhibitors of western & Indian artifacts and fine western art. Hours are Sat. 9-4:30, Sun. 9:30-4, $10/ day, $15 weekend. The AUCTION will be held at the adjoining Phoenix Marriott Mesa on Sat. at 5 pm with 300+ lots of historic and important western & Indian artifacts and fine western art. Illustrated auction catalog available January, 2010 ($30 US). 310-202-9010 info@highnoon.com • www.highnoon.com JAN 1-10 QUARTZSITE Tyson Wells Rock & Gem Show SW corner of I-10 and Hwy 95 - Largest show of its kind, vendors with gems, rocks, minerals, jewelry, silver & goldsmithing, lapidary tools, equipment & supplies, free adm. 928-927-6364 JAN 13-17 WILLCOX Wings Over Willcox Birding & Nature Festival Thousands of Sandhill Cranes! Raptors, sparrows & more. Geology, SW history & archaeology, mining & ranching, photography, astronomy, etc; tours, seminars, trade show, banquet. Reserve early! 800-2002272, www.wingsoverwillcox.com

JAN 27-31 QUARTZSITE 13th Annual Hobby, Craft & Gem Show Big Top, half mile S of I-10 on Hwy 95 - 100s of vendors, crafts, Native American art, custom clothing, jewelry, home products, gems, demos, food, 9a-5p, free adm & parking. 714-377-7940 JAN 29-31 CASA GRANDE Pinal County’s Agri-Country 24th Annual Bluegrass Jamboree, Arts & Crafts Bazaar, Car Show & Tractor Pull Pinal County Fairgrounds - Includes wide variety of entertainment, 9a-6p, $5, under 12 free. 520-5093555, Vendors: 520-866-7650

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JAN 30-31 MESA 20th High Noon’s Western Americana Show & Auction Mesa Convention Center - Show: 150+ dealers, spurs, chaps, saddles, textiles, photos, western art, Sat 9-4:30, Sun 10-4, $10 day, $15 wkend. Auction: Sat 5p. 310202-9010, www.highnoon.com JAN 30-31 SUPERIOR 2nd Annual Home Tour, Art & Antique Show Superior Chamber, 230 Main St - Restored and remodeled homes, buildings & movie sets, ticket $8 advance, $10 day of, 10a-4p. Free Art & Antique Show. Watch world famous Mata Ortiz potters at work. 520-689-0200 JAN 30-FEB 14 TUCSON American Indian Exposition Flamingo Hotel Ballroom, Stone & Drachman The finest collection of American Indian art, crafts & food directly from the Native American artist, Su-Th 10-5, Fr-Sa 10-6. Free adm. 520-622-4900

20 minutes north of Tucson on Hwy. 77 at mile marker 96.5. Guided tours, snacks, gift shop.

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4020 N. Cherry Rd.

Originally constructed as a movie set with old-fashioned town square & gazebo. Enjoy a carousel, train, gold-panning, stunt shows and Museum of the Horse Soldier. Pinnacle Peak Steakhouse is Home of the Famous Cowboy Steak!

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Museum of Northern Arizona 3101 N. Fort Valley Road

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150 N. Railroad Ave. 520-384-4583, 877-234-4111 www.rexallenmuseum.org Features the life of Rex Allen, Rex Allen, Jr., Willcox Cowboy Hall of Fame, photo history of the Cowbelles, western stars. Gift shop. 10-4. Adm: $2 single, $3 couple, $5 family.

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2100 N. Amerind Rd Dragoon, Az 85609 520-586-3666 • www.amerind.org Located just off I-10 in Dragoon is a southern Arizona Treasure. The museum features elegant exhibits that chronicle Native American cultures from the Arctic to Peru. Admission $5.00 open Tuesday-Sunday 10am-4pm.

JAN 16-17 CASA GRANDE 10th Historic Downtown Street Fair & Car Show Florence St & Florence Blvd - Upscale arts & crafts, live music, food, car show (Sa 10-3). Free adm, Sat 105, Sun 10-4. 520-836-8744, www.cgmainstreet.org

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JAN 23 THATCHER 3rd Annual Gila River Heritage Roundup Graham County Museum, 3430 W. Hwy 70 - Cowboy performers, music, storytelling & poetry, student poets, chuckwagon BBQ ($7), museum tours, 10-4, free adm. Eastern AZ College - eve performance, $10 adv, $12 door. 928-428-0470

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Rex Allen Arizona Cowboy Museum & Cowboy Hall of Fame

Archaeological Park 150 N. Pine St., 928-425-0320 • www.amerind.org Offers a glimpse into the long vanished Salado culture. Walk within restored rooms in this 700-year old pueblo and visit the museum. Open 9-5, adm: $3, 65 & over - $2, under 12 free.

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2021 N. Kinney Rd. 520-883-2702, www.desertmuseum.org

21 acres with some 300 animal species and 1,200 kinds of plants. Includes hummingbirds, javelinas and coyotes, bird of prey shows (seasonal). Open daily. Call for seasonal hours & prices

JAN 15-24 QUARTZSITE Tyson Wells Sell-A-Rama SW corner of I-10 & Hwy 95 - 25-Acre outdoor spectacular with unbelievable variety of gems, rocks, arts, crafts, hobbies, jewelry, antiques, coins, lapidary tools, great food! Free! 928-927-6364

JAN 20-24 QUARTZSITE 44th Annual Pow Wow Gem & Mineral Show Pow Wow Building - The largest operating display of lapidary equipment in the country, 400+ booths displaying, buying & selling, 9a-6p, free adm & parking. 928-927-6325

Arizona Sonora Desert Museum

Now celebrating its 80th year, MNA is one of the great regional museums of our world. It evokes the very spirit of the Colorado Plateau and serves as a gateway to understanding this unique area. Open daily, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Adm: $7-4. 3 miles north of downtown Flagstaff.

JAN 15-17 CAVE CREEK ArtFest Market of Cave Creek StageCoach Village, 7100 E. Cave Creek - 50 fine artists, food vendors and live music, 10a-5p, free admission & parking. 888-278-3378

JAN 16-24 QUARTZSITE 27th Annual Sports, Vacation and RV Show Big Top, half mile S of I-10 on Hwy 95 - The nation’s largest consumer-attended RV Show, new & used RVs, new products, demos, live entertainment, 9a-5p, free adm & parking. RV service avail. 714-377-7940

Trail Dust Town

6541 E. Tanque Verde Rd. 520-296-4551, www.traildusttown.com

928-567-2840 • outofafricapark.com Authentic African Safari Tours. Feed giraffe, zebra and more aboard Safari vehicles. Take a Tram or walk for closeup encounters of lions, tigers, bears and other large predators. 3 miles west of I-17 on Hwy 260.

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JAN 15-17 CAREFREE 17th Annual Carefree Fine Art & Wine Festival Downtown - World-class festival with 165 strictly juried fine artists, wine tasting ($10 incl’s engraved wine glass), live entertainment, 10a-5p, adm $3. 480-837-5637

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Cruises on Canyon Lake, open all year 7 days a week. Enjoy narrated nature cruises, twilight dinner cruises and private charters. Wheelchair assessable. 16 miles Northeast of Apache Junction on SR 88.

JAN 29-FEB 7 QUARTZSITE Tyson Wells Art & Craft Fair SW corner of I-10 and Hwy 95 - Artisans sell unbelievable variety of their own handcrafted works, food vendors, free adm. 928-927-6364 JAN 30-31 QUARTZSITE 12th Quartzsite Rock & Roll Classic Car Show Big Top, half mile S of I-10 on Hwy 95 - Hundreds of vehicles, hot rods, street rods, customs and classic cars, 9a-5p, free adm & parking. 714-377-7940

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Cowboy Christmas Poetry Gathering Celebrate the West in Wickenburg, Dec. 4-5

Cowboy poets, singers and musicians from across the Southwest will meet in Wickenburg for the 21st Annual Cowboy Christmas Poetry Gathering. The gathering is not a contest - there are no prizes and no winners. Rather it is a place and time when cowboys, ranchers and folks involved in raising and caring for cattle and horses get together to celebrate the present in poetry, songs and story, just as they did over 146 years ago. Cowboy poets will mingle with guests at a Cowboy Cocktails Reception from 6 pm - 7:30 pm on Friday, December 4th. Admission includes cocktails and appetizers at the Desert Caballeros Western Museum, located at 21 North Frontier Street. Tickets for the reception are $15 per person. Most of the action will take place on Saturday starting with a cowboy Dutchoven biscuits n’ gravy and cowboy coffee from 7 am - 9 am - $3 donation in the north side parking area of the Wickenburg Community Center, 160 N. Valentine Street in the historic district of downtown Wickenburg. The Free

1-800-942-5242 www.wickenburgchamber.com

Day Sessions begin at 9 am - 3 pm and include sessions of storytelling, cowboy poetry readings and singin’, which are held every 30 minutes in the center. The featured cowboy poets’ performance is scheduled on Saturday, December 5th at 7:30 pm in the beautiful Del E. Webb Center, 1090 South Vulture Mine Road. Cowboy poet and humorist Baxter Black and musician cowboy poet Brenn Hill are featured. Admission: $20 advance tickets - $25 at the door. Cowboy Christmas Gathering concludes on Sunday, December 6th with a non-denominational Cowboy Worship Service at 9 am, held inside the Wickenburg Community Center. Check out the Desert Caballeros Western Museum exhibits on Sunday, open to the public from 12 Noon - 4 pm. Admission required. Tickets for the Gathering are available from The Wickenburg Chamber of Commerce. MasterCard, Visa & Discover are accepted.

Art in the Alley in Casa Grande

21st Annual Cowboy Christmas Poets Gathering Poetry, Singin’ & Stories December 4-5, 2009 Cowboy Poets Reception Friday Night • 6 - 7:30 pm • $15 Desert Caballeros Western Museum • 21 North Frontier St.

The first Tuesday of each month, September thru June, you’ll find a great “downtown social” taking place in Casa Grande. Florence Street will be closed off and all the shops and restaurants will be open with special promotions. Enjoy art, music, poetry, a farmer’s market and classic cars on display. The festivities take place on Florence St. between 2nd and 4th Streets and in “the Alley” off Florence starting at 5:30 pm till 9 pm. On November 3rd an Art Walk is added to the “Art in the Alley”. Later in the month, on Saturday, M O EV nt en hl t y

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Saturday Evening Performance — 7:30 pm $20 in advance, $25 at the door Del E. Webb Center for the Performing Arts 1090 South Vulture Mine Road Featuring Baxter Black, cowboy humorist & poet Brenn Hill, cowboy musician & poet

Free Saturday Day Sessions–9 am - 3:30 pm Cowboy Dutch Oven Breakfast 7 - 9 am Wickenburg Community Center • 160 North Valentine Street

Sponsored by:

Wickenburg Chamber of Commerce

(800) 942-5242

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Payson Art League

‘Neath the Rim Studio Tour April 30-May 2,2010

10am-5pm Juried artists exhibit in their studio locations. Demonstrations • Refreshments Free Admission, maps at Rim Country Chamber of Commerce (Hwy. 87 & Main) The Payson Library, 328 N. McLane Rd. 928-474-6071

Payson Inn

Casa Grande Main Street: 520-5836-8744 www.cgmainstreet.org

November 14, there will be a Fall Art & Sidewalk Sale. Check out the website for exact calendar details.

Running of the Gourds Wuertz Farm’s 7th Annual Gourd Festival Feb. 5-7, 2010 Pinal County Fairgrounds, Casa Grande, AZ Fri-Sat: 9-5 Sun: 10-3 • Adm: $6 • Kids (-12) Free

www.wuertzfarm.com 520-723-4432

BESH•BA•GOWAH ARCHAEOLOGICAL PARK

RUINS, MUSEUM, AND ETHNOBOTANICAL GARDEN 14th Century Salado Indian Ruins & Reconstructed Rooms Depicting Ancient Lifestyles Open: 9am-5pm - 7 days a week • Handicapped Accessible • Group Tours by Arrangement • Located just outside of Globe

928-425-0320

801 N. Beeline Hwy. Payson, AZ 85541

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The Gardener’s World 24th Annual Poinsettia Festival celebrates the beauty and tradition of the poinsettia on the weekends of Dec. 4-6 and Dec. 11-13. The Pettersons open their farm to the public for greenhouse tours, wagon rides, craft/ gift and food vendors, and lots of family fun. The size of the greenhouse, nearly two football fields, with its tens of thousands of poinsettias is amazing. Walk down the rows and let the color of Christmas envelope you. Then enter the big top holiday tent

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Don’t Miss This! NOV 7-8 APACHE JUNCTION Artists & Authors Gathering Superstition Mountain Museum - Meet local authors who have written about the area, see new work from local artists, 10a-4p, free adm. Sat. 5p enjoy a World Music Native American Flute Concert, $10. 480-983-4888

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Open House Offers Public Chance to Tour Historic Cemetery

The Phoenix Parks and Recreation Department and the Pioneers’ Cemetery Association are offering the public a wonderful opportunity on Nov. 29th to tour the historic Pioneer and Military Memorial Park. The park’s historic cemetery, dating back to the 1800s, is the final resting place of notable figures in Arizona history including Jacob Waltz, the famed “Lost Dutchman.” There is a monument to the “Lost Dutchman” that includes a simulation of Weaver’s Needle and some of the imposing bluffs that serve as landmarks of the famous Superstition wilderness. Visitors will have a chance to tour the Smurthwaite House, which is located at the park. It is currently furnished in late Victorian style and is on the Register of Historic Places. Pioneer and Military Memorial Park, a Phoenix Parks and Recreation facility, is Chandler for the Holidays Bring your shopping list to Chandler’s Historic Downtown - you’ll find unique and interesting gifts, furniture, western wear, home accessories and fine wines at Kokopelli Winery (check out their special Holiday Hand Painted Bottles). Come by on Dec. 5th for the Tumbleweed Tree Lighting Ceremony & Parade of Lights. Imagine a 40-foot Christmas tree assembled from tumbleweeds and decorated with glitter and lights - it’s unique! Live entertainment, Santa and more... it’s fun and free, 4:30-9 pm. 480-782-2735

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THE REAL ARIZONA — CANYON LAKE This “Junior Grand Canyon” tour is consistently rated one of the “Best Things to Do in Arizona” and is a premier Arizona attraction for locals and tourists alike. Just minutes away from Mesa, Scottsdale, and Phoenix, Arizona — Daily Nature Cruises and Twilight Dinner Cruises.

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through a forest of Christmas trees thickly fragrant with evergreen and pine. You’ll find Santa on weekends. Every corner is decorated for Christmas and full of family photo opportunities with your own camera or an on-site professional photographer. Gardener’s World is located 2 miles west of AZ Mills Mall at 3401 E. Baseline Rd. in Phoenix. Hours are 10-5. Admission and parking are free.

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consistently rated one of the “Best Things to Do in Arizona.” This beautiful region inspires many fine artists. Don’t miss the 4th Annual AJ Art Festival of the Superstitions at Central Arizona College’s Superstition Campus on Saturday and Sunday, November 14-15th, 2009. Sponsored by the Broadway Palm Dinner Theater, the festival will showcase the area’s best in the fine and performing arts with over 60 artists scheduled. The film genre and Apache Junction’s place within it will be featured at the “Films of Apache Junction” exhibit. Entertainment includes Jazz groups plus the Headliner Pioneer Pepper & The Sunset Pioneers taking stage for a free concert at 1:30pm Sunday. New this year is the Taste of the Superstitions featuring a dozen or more area restaurants each offering the best of their menus in sample sized, affordable portions. Hours: Sat 9-5, Sun 10-3. Adm: $2 ($1 children under 12 & Seniors). Taste of the Superstition samples are $1 each. 480-474-1137 (See ad this page)

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Apache Junction is the place where contemporary Arizona rolls up against the Superstition Mountains and gives way to our Territorial past. Over 100 years ago, the Apache Trail (now Hwy. 88) was carved from the solid rock as the supply road for those building Roosevelt Dam. It passed the once booming gold town of Goldfield, now with its main street restored and the only authentic Ghost Town in Central Arizona. At the nearby Superstition Mountain Museum you can learn of Jacob Waltz and his Lost Dutchman Mine, of the Freight Wagon robber Hacksaw Tom, and the many myths and legends concerning the mysterious Superstitions. Hiking in the Superstition Mountains is a popular pastime. With trails originating at both Lost Dutchman State Park on Highway 88 and the Peralta Trailhead, Highway 60, you’ll see views that are some of the most majestic in the state of Arizona. The Dolly Steamboat is an 1890s steamboat replica that sails on beautiful Canyon Lake offering daily nature cruises, twilight dinner cruises, and astronomy cruises. Touring this “Junior Grand Canyon” is

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located near the Sate Capital at 1400 West Jefferson Street. It will be open to the public on Nov. 29 from 10 am - 3 pm. Admission is free. Parking is free and located adjacent to the Smurthwaite House.

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Commemorative Air Force Aviation Museum The Commemorative Air Force’s (CAF) Arizona Wing Aviation Museum’s “Second Annual Gathering of Legends” will be held on Saturday, November 7, 2009. Military aviation veterans including Tuskegee Airmen, Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASPS), Fighter and Bomber Crews, Aces and many others will gather in our museum to relate to the public their experiences from WWII through today. The public will be provided with the opportunity to meet and learn first-hand of the sacrifices these individuals made to ensure our freedom and way of life throughout the past nearly 70 years. Join us as we remember and say “Thank You” to our Veterans. The event is planned to be the largest Veterans Day gathering of military aviators in the state of Arizona. Other upcoming events include Santa Claus flying in on December 5, 2009 to help kick off the annual toy drive for children. On March 20, 2010 it’s time for the Annual Night in the 40’s Big Band Dance and WWII Musical Show. A 1940s Musical Show is performed followed by the music of a Big Band Orchestra for your dancing enjoyment. Tickets will be available at the Arizona Wing Aviation Museum, 2017 N. Greenfield Rd. Mesa or at www.bigbanddance.com. Take a flight in one of our warbirds or purchase a gift certificate for the holidays. The Arizona Wing offers a rare and exciting opportunity to Take a Flight Back

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Attractions Arizona Wing of the Commemorative Air Force Museum 2017 N. Greenfield Rd., 85215 480-924-1940 arizonawingcaf.com Dolly Steamboat Canyon Lake/ Apache Junction 480-827-9144 dollysteamboat.com

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Best Western Mesa Inn 1625 E. Main St. 480-964-8000 Hilton Phoenix East/Mesa 1011 W. Holmes Ave. 480-833-5555, 800-544-5866 www.mesapavillion.hilton.com

Restaurants The Ranch House 2155 S. Dobson Rd. 480-838-0537

RV Resorts Good Life RV Resort 3403 E. Main St. 480-832-4990, 800-999-4990 www.goodliferv.com Towerpoint Resort 4860 East Main 480-832-4996, 800-444-4996 www.towerpointresort.com

in Time. You can fly in their B-17 Flying Fortress Sentimental Journey, SNJ or C-45. This is a once in a lifetime unforgettable memory. Flights can be reserved by calling 602448-2350. The Arizona Wing is an all-volunteer nonprofit 501 C 3 museum and receives no government funding. The wing is maintained and operated through fundraising events, gift shop items and donations. The Arizona Wing is located at 2017 N. Greenfield Rd. at Falcon Field Airport in Mesa.

NOV 27-DEC 31 MESA Christmas Lights LDS Temple, 525 E Main St - Hundreds of thousands of lights in Temple gardens, displays, international nativity scenes in VC, special music performances, open 5:3010p, music at 7p, free adm. 480-964-7164 DEC 5 MESA Santa’s Visit to CAF Museum Falcon Field Airport - Santa arrives 11a to help East Valley Firefighters collect toys for needy children. Special admission prices: free 12 & under, $10 13 & over, or free with new unwrapped toy. 10a-4p. 480-924-1940, www.azcaf.org DEC 12-13 MESA Holiday Art & Music Festival Mesa Arts Center - Original artworks for sale by 100+ local & national artists, live entertainment on 2 stages, artist demos in glassblowing, metals and ceramics, kids’ activities, food, 10a-5p, free adm. 480-644-6500

Sentimental Journey

Where history flies again

Museum Warbird Rides Gift Shop WWII Memorabilia Event Facility Guided Tours Take a flight back in time at the Commemorative Air Force Aviation Museum aboard the B-17 Sentimental Journey or one of our other historic WWII aircraft. Combat aircraft, exhibits and artifacts from WWI through Vietnam are on display. Guided docent tours are available for groups. Become a member of the all-volunteer nonprofit Commemorative Air Force Arizona Wing and help to keep alive our aviation history. Museum is available for your events. Motorcoach parking available.

Join us for our upcoming events Gathering of Legends - Military Aviators, Saturday, November 7, 2009 Santa Flying in on Saturday, December 5, 2009 Night in the 40’s Big Band Dance, Saturday, March 20, 2010

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Holiday Art Walk

Southern Arizona Cities & Towns

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Rillito Cortaro

Santa Rosa

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Sunizona

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Looking for a treat for your Thanksgiving Weekend? After gathering with family on Thursday, head to Patagonia, Arizona on Friday or Saturday, November 27 and 28, for an enjoyable day of browsing through galleries and shops. The drive down is scenic and beautiful! From Tucson take I-10 east, then exit at Highway 83. Head south for 24 miles and turn right (west) at the crossroads of Hwy 83 and 82. Another 12 miles on Hwy 82 will bring you to Patagonia in the heart of the Mountain Empire. Here in this charming mountain community you’ll find a place where history, culture, and contemporary artists and artisans meet. Bring your gift list and check out the wide selection of galleries, shops, open studios and local businesses. A Da Gr y ea Ou t t

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You’ll meet a surprisingly different Santa Claus, get to buy a raffle ticket for original art prizes in support of their Student Art Scholarship, meet the area’s artists, and enjoy complimentary holiday refreshments. The Holiday Art Walk takes place from 11am to 4pm. Look for windsock twirlers designating participating locations. To learn more about Patagonia visit our website.

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Attractions Arizona Sonora Desert Museum 2021 N. Kinney Rd., 85743 520-883-2702, www.desertmuseum.org Tucson Museum of Art 140 N. Main, 85701 520-624-2333 www.TucsonMuseumofArt.org The University of Arizona - Biosphere 2 20 minutes north of Tucson on Hwy. 77 at mile marker 96.5 520-838-6200 www.B2science.com Voyager Flight Services 7075 S. Plumer Ave.#2 520-295-0849 www.flyvoyager.com

Lodging Marriott University Park 880 E. 2nd St. 520-792-4100, www.marriotttucson.com

Restaurants Mama Louisa’s 2041 S. Craycroft, 85711 520-790-4702 Pinnacle Peak 6541 E. Tanque Verde 520-296-0911

New and Fun in Tucson

Unique Southwest Allure Alive in the Old Pueblo The clear dark skies of Arizona are world famous and have attracted many outstanding observatories to our state. However, you don’t have to travel outside the city to experience the wonders of the universe. Sky Bar, “The Most Unique Bar in the Galaxy,” is coming to historic Fourth Avenue. This fall, Brooklyn Pizza Company owner Tony Vaccaro will open Sky Bar, offering patrons a vivid look into deep space through color images of nebulae, galaxies and star clusters beamed onto two separate monitors - one hooked-up to a rooftop telescope outfitted with a camera, and the other using the latest planetarium software. Located at 536 N. 4th Avenue, Tucson, Sky Bar will offer a full bar as well as coffee, espresso, tea and other non-alcoholic beverages in a comfortable and relaxing café-like space. Extraordinary natural wonders and scenic views are also part of the allure of the Southwest. Famed landscape photographer Ansel Adams (1902-1984) captured many beautiful and unique images of the natural world. A survey of more than 100 of Adams’ Th Ch es ec e k Ou t

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photographs will be on exhibit at the Tucson Museum of Art from October 10 through February 14, 2010. Many of his most famous images are included and presented in the intimate scale he intended them to be viewed. Adams co-founded the Center for Creative Photography at the University of Arizona, Tucson in 1975. www. TucsonMuseumofArt.org The history of the Southwest is a part of our national psyche, and many visitors come to explore our pioneer heritage. Meet and talk with representatives of colonial Tucson during Living History Days at the Tucson Presidio (or El Presidio Real de San Agustin del Tucson). On select Saturdays from October through April, volunteers will re-enact life at this replica of the adobe fort originally established in the 18th century in what is now downtown Tucson. Visitors can experience the fort’s 20-feet-tall, 1780s lookout tower and 1830s-era house and streetscape, along with activities of daily life. For dates and times, visit the Tucson Presidio Trust website: www.tucsonpresidiotrust.org/calendar.html

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MORE EVENTS NOV 7-8 TUCSON Tucson Celtic Festival & Highland Games Rillito Raceway - Fr: dinner, torchlight ceremony, ceilidh 6p, call for tickets; Sa/Su: Celtic music, dance, athletics, trad. culture, dress, food & vendors; Sa 9a-9p, Su 9a-5p, $12, $5 ages 6-15. 520-807-9509 NOV 14 TUCSON Greater Arizona Bicycle Swap Meet Fourth Ave - Everything about or for bikes; clothing, gear, all kinds of bicycles, parts, great prices & selection, free adm, 8a-2p. 520-624-5004

Arts & Crafts Festival

10th Anniversary Celebration

Native American & Southwestern Fine Arts, Crafts, Music, Live Entertainment & Food

Nov. 20-22, 2009 Fri - Sat: 10-5pm Sun: 10-4pm I-19 & Pima Mine Rd, Tucson Over 85 Exceptional Arts & Crafts Booths

Jewelry F Pottery F Wood Crafts Stained Glass F Metal Works F Painting F Baskets Furniture F Clothes & More

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Chandler Litchfield Park

Yuma

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Gila Bend

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Wickenburg

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WICKENBURG 30th Bluegrass Festival & Fiddle Championship

SEDONA 19th Annual Red Rock Fantasy

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BULLHEAD CITY River City RV Park 2225 Merrill Ave. 928-754-2121 www.rivercityrvpark.com

SEDONA Rancho Sedona RV Park 135 Bear Wallow Lane 928-282-7255 • 888-641-4261 www.ranchosedona.com

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PARKER Parker Area Chamber of Commerce Lighted Boat Parade

DEC 5

PAYSON 9th Annual Main Street APS Electric Light Parade

DEC 6

SIERRA VISTA Ft. Huachuca 19th Annual Holiday Tour of Homes

DEC 11-13

TUCSON 40th Fourth Avenue Winter Street Fair

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Explore Arizona's West Coast 5-Day Itinerary along the Colorado River

Colorado River Region Cities & Towns Blythe, CA Bouse Bullhead City Chloride Cibola Colorado City, CO Dateland Dolan Springs Ehrenberg Fort Mohave Gadsden Hackberry Kaibab Kanab Kingman Lake Havasu City Laughlin, NV Littlefield Martinez Lake Mesquite Moccasin Needles, CA

Oatman Parker Peach Springs Poston Quartzsite Riviera Roll Salome San Luis Somerton Tacna Temple Bar Topock Truxton Valentine Wellton Wenden Wickieup Willow Beach Winterhaven Yucca Yuma

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Rocks and gems, hobbies and crafts, cars and RV’s, buy, sell, sell, buy... all in one of the largest outdoor/indoor markets in the world! Quartzsite in the winter is truly unique. This tiny town of 3,600 permanent residents hosts over a million visitors each season... and they all converge on Quartzsite for a shopping frenzy during January and February. You don’t have to wait until January, however! Some swap meets are already open. There are plenty of vendors - bring your Christmas shopping list!

Quartzsite Business C of C: 928-927-9321

Mark your calendar for Dec. 5th when the 7th Annual Christmas Light Parade with 35+ floats gets under way at 7 pm. Refreshments and the tree lighting ceremony follow the parade. During the high season, more than 4,000 vendors take part in the major gem, mineral and general merchandise shows. When you need a break from shopping, there are hikes, 4-Wheel drives to deserted mines and ghost towns, wildlife refuges, museums and more that await your discovery.

DAY ONE Lake Mead was essentially created by the massive Hoover Dam. In the morning tour the 726 foot high structure. The guided tour takes you deep within the concrete dam. Then enjoy the afternoon on the largest man made lake in the country. Take your pick from a variety of watersports, from water skiing to diving. Later this evening, travel south on Hwy. 93, then west on Hwy. 68 to Bullhead City, where you will spend the night.

DAY FOUR Head south on Hwy 95 towards Yuma. On the way, stop in Parker to visit the ‘Ahakhav Tribal Preserve for fishing, hiking, canoeing and birdwatching or the riverfront BlueWater Resort and Casino. There is also a 4-star golf course. Once in Yuma you may wish to visit the Imperial National Wildlife Refuge, which abounds with wildlife such as bobcats, coyotes and more than 250 species of birds. Dine in historic downtown, perhaps visit one of the area’s two casinos. Overnight in Yuma.

DAY TWO This morning enjoy breakfast in Bullhead City and then head to the Colorado River Museum. This facility highlights early life along the Colorado and features displays on Mohave Indian life, mining and steamboats. In the afternoon take a taxi boat across the river to the gaming town of Laughlin, Nevada. After trying your luck at one of the many casinos, grab a bite to eat and head south on Hwy 95. Overnight in Lake Havasu City.

DAY FIVE This morning, have breakfast at one of Yuma’s outdoor cafes. Afterwards, venture over the California state line to take in the sight of the massive sand dunes. Don’t miss a visit to Algodones, a quaint Mexican village with cultural events, activities and shops filled with many treasures. For those needing pharmaceuticals or medical/dental services, prices are very reasonable.

Bullhead Area C of C: 928-754-4121 Lake Havasu City CVB: 800-242-8278 DAY THREE Parker Area Tourism: 928-669-6511 Waking up in Lake Havasu City you have a plethora of options available for your day to- Yuma Visitor Center: 800-293-0071 day! You may rent a boat and lounge or fish on the lake or take a guided boat tour past 40th Gem & Mineral Show the famous London Bridge. Take the Segway Nov 14-15, 2009 Tour to get an overview of the main tourist 9-5 Free Admission & Parking areas - and have a blast riding the Segway •Mineral collections on exhibit •Vendors with gift jewelry, fossils at the same time! There are also four-wheel and gemstones, tools & more adventure tours into the rugged and historic •Cash raffle & hourly door prizes areas outside of the city. Tonight, overnight •Prizes and games for kids in Lake Havasu City once again. 928-846-0927 Community Center, 100 Park Ave, Lake Havasu City

CALENDAR NOV 11-14 LAKE HAVASU CITY Havasu Freedom Rally Windsor Beach #4 - Various events including Veteran’s Day Parade, Wounded Warriors Ride (& motorcycle rodeo, vendors, show & shine), Welcome Home Party for Vietnam Vets, Poker Run. 928-715-3200

NOV 28 PARKER Parker Area Chamber of Commerce Lighted Boat Parade Parade begins at Marina of the Bluewater Resort & Casino, 6p. Santa Claus will be on hand for pictures. Cash prizes, more fun! 928-669-2174

NOV 14-15 LAKE HAVASU CITY 40th Annual Gem & Mineral Show Community Center, 100 Park Ave - Exhibits, dealers, jewelry, fossils, tools & more; raffle & door prizes, prizes & games for kids, “Knowledge Resource Room for Children and Adults”. Free adm, parking, 9a-5p. 928-505-2865

NOV 14-15 KINGMAN Kingman Cancer Care Annual Arts & Crafts Festival Mohave County Fairgrounds, 2600 Fairgrounds Blvd - Every type of art & craft imaginable w/over 200 vendors! Sat 9-5, Sun 9-4. Free adm. 928-753-2636

DEC 4-5 LAKE HAVASU CITY 27th Annual Boat Parade of Lights Bridgewater Channel - View more than 50 spectacularly decorated boats pass under the historic London Bridge as you listen to the live radio broadcast AM980, 6p, free to spectators. 928-680-4652

NOV 27-28 PARKER 63rd Annual Thanksgiving Regatta Boat Races BlueWater Resort & Casino - Powerboat/ speedboat racing on the Parker Strip & Colorado River, 10a-4p. 310-318-4012, 928-669-7035

DEC 5 QUARTZSITE 7th Annual Christmas Light Parade Corner of Hwy 95 & Main St, east on Main to Plymouth Rd, then north to Town Hall - 35+ floats, parade starts at 7p followed by refreshments & tree lighting ceremony at Town Hall. 928-927-9321

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Swansea Ghost Town Swansea has been proclaimed as one of Arizona’s best ghost towns by Arizona Highways Magazine. Take a day trip back in time and see the remains of what was once a bustling mining community, complete with a “moving picture house,” a post office and automobile dealership. Swansea is accessible by two-wheel drive automobiles. Travel east out of Parker on Shea Road. There is no charge to visit. Parker Dam Road Scenic By Way The Parker Dam Road between Earp CA and Parker Dam CA has officially been declared a National Back Country By Way by the US Dept. of Interior, Bureau of Land Management (BLM). Several historical and nature inspired sites offer travelers a look into the area’s past as well as insight into the desert flora and wildlife. The BLM also operates several campsites, OHV areas and day use sites along the CA shore of the river. 928-505-1234

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16-mile stretch of the Parker Strip. Many of our businesses are accessible by boat or other watercraft! We offer a variety of restaurants, shopping, museums, libraries, wildlife preserves, a four-star golf course and THX 4-plex movie theater, Parker Dam “The World’s Deepest Dam”, the Blue Water Resort & Casino and, of course, The Colorado River! Make Parker, Arizona your next destination, you’ll be glad you did!

Welcome Back Winter Visitors! You Won’t Be Bored in Parker

November brings cooler temperatures and our beloved “snowbirds”. They flock by the thousands to our unique area in La Paz County. Our mild winter weather is very attractive and there is so much to do! Just take a look at our calendar of events to the right. This month is jam-packed with special events and festivals. Fishing tournaments, triathlon, boat regattas, golf tournaments and our annual lighted boat parade… You will not be bored in Parker! The BlueWater Resort & Casino kicks off the month on November 7th with a spectacular salute to Veterans. FREE for all veterans will be a Prime Rib dinner and entertainment. The entertainment is provided by Sylk, Satin and Lace, a Motown “Dreamgirls” type trio direct from Las Vegas. For non-Vets, entertainment tickets are $10 and regular dinner prices apply. Other Veterans Day activities r

Poston Memorial Monument This monument marks the site of the Poston War Relocation Center where 17,867 persons of Japanese ancestry were interned during World War II. The monument is located 11 miles south of Parker on Mohave Road and may be visited at any time during daylight hours. The history of the center is inscribed into the monument and at an information kiosk. 928-669-2174

‘Ahakhav Tribal Preserve The ‘Ahakhav Tribal Preserve is a serene wetland and backwater area of the Colorado River. It consists of 1,253 acres of wilderness and a 3.5 acre park. The preserve offers a variety of activities including hunting, fishing, hiking, canoeing and bird-watching. There is a 4.6 mile fitness trail as well as playground and picnic facilities. Location: just south of Four Corners on the Colorado River Indian Reservation. Directions: Go approximately three miles south of Parker on Mohave Road, turn west on Rodeo Road at the PIRA Rodeo Grounds. 928-669-2664

Parker, Arizona is located on the Colorado River, just north of Interstate Highway 10 on Arizona Highway 95. This unique and affordable area offers a relaxing extended stay lifestyle and vacation atmosphere. Parker is the perfect year-round vacation spot for all types of activities. Whether it’s watersports that include boating, skiing, wakeboarding and personal watercraft or camping, off-roading, golfing, fishing and Rving, we have over 30 RV parks, campgrounds, hotels and motels to accommodate you along the

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include a parade, flag raising ceremony, POW/MIA ceremony and recognition of service members, Marine cake-cutting ceremony and posting of the flag by color guard. Our Annual Lighted Boat Parade will take place November 28. This year’s event will follow the new format we used last year. We will start at the BlueWater Resort & Casino Marina where all the judging will take place. Get an up close look at the detail that these folks put into their beautifully decorated boats. Then it’s off to River Lodge Resort where the parade ends. Santa will be on hand for pictures with the kiddies. There will be a free showing of “The Polar Express” along with free hot chocolate and popcorn! For more information on any of our exciting events, contact the Parker Area Chamber of Commerce.

BlueWater Resort & Casino

Whether you are looking for thrilling sports action, exciting concert performances or just some great gaming, BlueWater will keep you going all season. On November 7, BlueWater salutes all Veterans with a day of memorable activities plus FREE Prime Rib Dinner and Las Vegas style entertainment. The 63rd Annual Thanksgiving Regatta Boat Races bring excitement out on the river on Nov. 27-28. W Lo ha o t’ k s On

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CALENDAR November 7 Salute to Veterans at the BlueWater Resort & Casino Join us as we salute all our Veterans. Prime Rib buffet dinner and entertainment are free to Vets! November 8 Blue Water Resort & Casino 9th Annual Triathlon November 14 Dam-to-Dam Big Bass Classic November 21 Hospice of Havasu Golf Tournament Fundraiser Golf Tournament raises funds for the Parker Area November 21 9th Colorado River Indian Tribes Fall Gathering & Cultural Events Bluewater Resort & Casino - Traditional dance groups from the Mohave, Chemehuevi, Navajo and Hopi tribes, Apache Crown dancers, Bird Dancers, Native American artisans, 1p till late afternoon, free adm. November 27-28 SCSC and Blue Water Resort & Casino 63rd Annual Thanksgiving Boat Regatta November 28 Parker Area Chamber of Commerce Annual Lighted Boat Parade New format. Cash prizes, Santa Claus and more! Bundle up the kiddies and watch a free showing of “The Polar Express” at the BlueWater Resort & Casino’s Outdoor Amphitheater. Free Hot Cocoa and Popcorn! December 3-6 Parker Women’s Civic Club Fall Potpourri This event gets bigger every year. Local and regional crafters and vendors. Great time of year for outdoor shopping!

Music fans, mark your calendar for November 21st to hear the legendary icons “Three Dog Night.” During the early 70s, “Three Dog Night” was the most popular band in America with 21 consecutive Top 40 hits and twelve straight Gold LPs. Tickets on sale now, $25 advance, $30 day of show. Gates open 7pm, concert starts 8pm.

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November 2009

Known for its World Famous Pies Pine Country Restaurant, Williams

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In the middle of the quaint and comfortable town of Williams, Arizona, there is a favorite place for the townsfolk to eat, visit with friends and family, and send those who ask for the best place to eat. That place is home to the worldfamous pies - Pine Country Restaurant. The best form of advertising is by word-of-mouth and that’s what has made Pine Country so popular since 1997 when Dee and Jim Seehorn opened the business. Thanks to the nearby Grand Canyon National Park and Grand Canyon Railway, the reputation has been conveyed around the world. Stories are a regular occurrence with glowing recommendations from family and friends. Many visitors do return frequently, planning their trip around stopping at the restaurant for yet another meal, a piece of pie or a whole pie to take home. Pine Country Restaurant specializes in generously portioned home-style meals with the extraordinary ending to a perfect meal - the pies. The pie mak-

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"Stay and play... you can do it all from here!"

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Pine Country Restaurant 107 N. Grand Canyon Blvd. Williams, Az. 86046

Restaurant Gift Shop Art Gallery

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner & Delicious Homemade Pies Phn: (928)635-9718 Fax: (928)635-4568 (866)320-9718 pinecountry@qwestoffice.net

Tours, meals and overnight stays available at this sustainable community. Bronze and Ceramic windbells made and sold on site.

928 • 632 • 7135 www.arcosanti.org

ers create between 40 and 80 beautiful desserts each day and sometimes that can surpass 100 homemade delights. Dee’s favorite pies include the blueberry-apple-peach and the cherry-applepeach. Her other favorites include the chocolate cream cheese and key lime. Dee would love for you to come in to try the homemade soups, the homemade mashed potatoes and each of the different menu items. You’ll want to come back again and again. The homey atmosphere hits you as soon as you walk in. The well stocked pie case grabs your attention which, in turn, makes your taste buds dance for joy in anticipation of that which is to come. You must save room for a slice of our homemade pie! Your comfort with attentive service is a priority with all of our friendly staff. You’ll always be welcome! Pine Country Restaurant is located 107 N. Grand Canyon Blvd.

Have a Merry Christmas... Dee & Jim Seehorn

Owners Since 1997

In Winslow, Arizona

Looking for the holiday spirit? Before the rush of shopping and cooking gets overwhelming, you can enjoy the largest Christmas parade in Northern Arizona - even before Thanksgiving! Visit Winslow on Nov. 21st... the fun begins in the morning with vendors selling food, arts & crafts, jewelry and more... bring your gift list! The 63rd Annual Christmas Parade starts at 1 pm and in honor of this year’s theme “The Joy of Giving,” donations of food, toys, and other items for the needy are welcome. Then Nov. 27-Dec. 4, the Festival of Trees offers a wonderland of Christmas Fe s Fu tiv n e

Northern Arizona Cities & Towns

928-635-9718 www.pinecountryrestaurant.com

Winslow C of C: 928-289-2434

decor that is auctioned for the benefit of Big Brothers Big Sisters. You’ll find beautifully decorated trees, wreaths, stained glass, Nativity scenes, centerpieces and more. Holiday music adds to the festive atmosphere. Visit in December and enjoy the beautifully decorated six-block long First Street Pathway. From Dec. 5th till the end of the month, this “Lighted Christmas Wonderland” brings cheer to all those who walk or drive its length along First Street.

CALENDAR NOV 19-JAN 2 SEDONA 19th Annual Red Rock Fantasy Los Abrigados Resort - Fantasy of a million lights, nearly two dozen themed displays, hours: 5-9p Sun-Thur, 5-10p Fri-Sat, admission $5, $4 seniors, $2 ages 4-12. 928-282-1777 or 800-521-3131 NOV 21 WINSLOW 63rd Annual Christmas Parade Downtown - Food, arts & craft booths all day, largest Christmas parade in Northern AZ at 1pm. In honor of this year’s parade theme “The Joy of Giving” donations of food, toys, etc. for the needy are welcome. 928-289-2434 NOV 26-DEC 30 PRESCOTT VALLEY Valley of Lights Fain Park - Animated lights on 1 mi. loop featuring large-scale patriotic and holiday displays, free, donations accepted. Sun-Thurs, 6-10p, Fri & Sat 6p-midnight. 928-772-8857

NOV 28-29 SEDONA Bell Rock Plaza Art & Craft Show Bell Rock Plaza - Wonderful, exciting new art from about 35 artists and craftsmen - paintings, photography, jewelry, pottery and more, 10a-5p. 928-284-9627 NOV 28-JAN 10 WILLIAMS Mountain Village Holiday Parade of Lights & official town tree lighting ceremony 11/28, 6p. Polar Express, Cruise the Loop Route 66®, Main Street Tour of Lights on Rte. 66, skiing, snow play areas. 800-863-0546 DEC 4-13 CLARKDALE 23rd Made in Clarkdale Clark Memorial Clubhouse, 9th & Main - Gala Opening: Dec 4, 6-9pm; meet artists, enjoy music, dance, refreshments. Exhibit/sale thru 12/13, 9a-5p, free adm. 928-634-9438

November 2009

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New Exhibit Opens at Kolb Studio

Low Off-season Rates

From Earth to Sky: Paintings by Sally Hall

www.grandcanyon.org

throughout her childhood. The lines and patterns on these ancient ceramics serve as “maps” into the way an ancient culture looked at its world. Sally Hall’s paintings draw from these elements, reflecting her experiences of the Southwest and those of an ancient past. You are welcome to join us for an opening reception Tuesday, December 1, 2009 from 7-9 pm. Paintings featured in the exhibit are for sale with some of the proceeds going to the Grand Canyon Association. For more information on this exhibit and the Grand Canyon Association and its programs, please visit our website.

Grand Canyon Mulls Limits On Mules

The National Park Service is considering a limit on mule rides into the Grand Canyon. The mules, though iconic and beloved, are brutal on the trails. Their hooves hit the ground like a pickax, and the hardened earth crumbles. Mule rides have already been banned on the South Kaibab Trail, where the Park Service is months into a years-long project to rebuild the trail. Nobody is suggesting a ban on mule rides into the canyon; rather, the Park Service is trying to measure the effect of mule trips on the environment. (USA Today; Travel Advance, Sept. 30)

Entrance Fees to the Grand Canyon National Park

Admission is for seven days and includes both the North Rim and South Rim. No refunds are given due to inclement weather. • Grand Canyon National Park Vehicle Permit- $25.00 Admits one single, private, non-commercial vehicle and all its passengers. • Grand Canyon National Park Individual Permit - $12.00/person Admits one individual when entering by foot, bicycle, motorcycle, or non-commercial group. Individuals 15 years old & under are admitted free. • Grand Canyon National Park Annual Pass - $50.00 Valid for twelve months from date of

purchase. It admits the purchaser and accompanying persons in a single, noncommercial vehicle or the purchaser and immediate family when entry is by other means (train, shuttle, bicycle, foot, and boat). National Parks & Federal Recreational Lands Passes: • America the Beautiful Annual Pass $80. The pass can be obtained in person at the park, by calling 1-888-ASK USGS, Ext. 1, or via the Internet at http://store.usgs. gov/pass. • America the Beautiful Senior Pass $10. This is a lifetime pass for U.S. citizens or permanent residents age 62 or over. www.nps.gov/grca

Grand Canyon National Park Lodges Fall is here, and that means winter is just around the corner at the South Rim of the Grand Canyon. To take advantage of all there is to see and do, stay in one of six distinctly different lodges, operated by Xanterra South Rim, L.L.C., the only accommodations inside the park at the South Rim. With 907 rooms, accommodations are available with some advance planning, or if you plan your visit at the last minute. It’s all waiting for you at the South Rim, and it’s open year-round. Maswik Lodge, just a short walk from the rim, is the perfect choice for a family getaway. Or choose the elegance of the historic El Tovar, where you will find our gracious staff most accommodating. The cozy lobby is available for all guests to enjoy, and a meal in the famous El Tovar Dining Room is sure to be a highlight of any Grand Canyon visit. The Bright Angel Restaurant and Maswik Cafeteria are additional dining options that offer menu choices to suit every taste and budget. The Mary Jane Colter designed Hopi House and Lookout Studio are open B No oo w k

Ch e Ou ck t It

Located at the South Rim Village in the Grand Canyon National Park, the historic Kolb Studio opens a new exhibit on November 13, 2009. From Earth to Sky: Paintings by Sally Hall runs until February 17, 2010. Kolb Studio is open 8 am - 5 pm daily. Inspiration for this exhibit sparked a long time ago. When Sally Hall was a child, imagery literally came up out of the ground around her feet. As “assistant” to her father during research trips on the North Rim of the Grand Canyon, Hall often came across potsherds, tantalizing remnants of “the Ancients” who had known the Grand Canyon before her. These people and their mysterious lives were a profound, silent presence

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Reservations: toll-free 888-297-275 or 303-297-2757 www.grandcanyonlodges.com

year-round and offer a selection of fine Native American crafts and Grand Canyon souvenirs. The sturdy, reliable mules continue to take riders on a grand adventure into the canyon throughout the winter. This winter, take advantage of low off season rates and packages, and increased availability at all of our lodges. Effective November 29, 2009 through February 14, 2010 a one-night stay is only $82 to $105 at Maswik or Yavapai Lodge (blackout dates apply). Or indulge in a romantic getaway at the historic El Tovar Hotel with the Romance Package available November 29, 2009 through February 14, 2010 for only $365 (blackout dates apply). Xanterra South Rim - We’re not just close, We’re there. Xanterra South Rim, L.L.C. is an authorized concessionaire of the National Park Service.

Where winter is done in grand fashion.

Xanterra South Rim, L.L.C. is an authorized concessioner of the National Park Service.

Winter is always peaceful and picturesque at the Grand Canyon. Not only are there spectacular seasonal landscapes to enjoy, but the accommodations at popular places like El Tovar and other rim lodges are easier to come by as well. Book your winter retreat online or call toll-free 1-888-297-2757.

Winter Rates

Romance Package (El Tovar only)

After the canyon takes your breath away, catch it again in a cozy room at the Maswik or Yavapai Lodges.

Includes complimentary in-room sparkling wine and fruit basket, and dinner for two with a bottle of wine in the dining room.

Maswik South & Yavapai West $82 Maswik North & Yavapai East $105

Standard $365 • Deluxe $440 Luxury Suites $520

Effective dates 11/29/09 through 12/18/09 and 1/3/10 through 3/4/10, excluding 2/12/10 through 2/14/10.

Effective dates 11/29/09 through 2/14/10 excluding 12/12/09, 12/19/09 through 1/2/10 and 1/6/10.

Beautiful Places on earth® xanterra.com | grandcanyonlodges.com Rates do not include tax. Prices, taxes and surcharges are subject to change. All room rates are subject to applicable taxes and/or surcharges.

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No One Does Christmas...

Outdoor Fun in the White Mountains

Lyman Lake State Park 11 miles south of St. Johns One of the few permanent water skiing slalom courses in the state; also fishing, camping, hiking. A pontoon boat ride across the lake takes visitors to Petroglyph Trail. South of St. Johns on US 191. 928-337-2000 Sipe White Mountain Wildlife Area Springerville This 1,262 acre area has a visitor center, interpretive trails, and includes meadows, wetlands and archaeological sites. Also home to 500 elk and many other wildlife species. 928-333-2123 Sunrise Park Ski Resort Near Greer Great skiing and snowboarding, a variety of runs suits all levels of ability. Summer activities include scenic chair lift and mountain biking. 20 miles E. of McNary on Hwy 273 off Hwy 260. 800-573-4031 White Mountains Trail System A series of 25 to 30 interconnecting, multi-use trail loops including urban trails in Pinetop-Lakeside, Show Low and the Wagon Wheel area. Loops vary in size allowing for day-hikes, a multi-day horseback trail ride, or a scenic mountain bike tour. During winter, selected areas are open to cross-country skiing. 928-368-5111

Holiday Inn Express 431 E White Mountains Blvd Pinetop, AZ 85935

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New Rooms • Free Breakfast Fitness Room • Hot tub • Indoor Pool High Speed Internet

Ask for the special Aztourist Rate!

4101 S. White Mtn. Rd.

Ce A G le ra bra n ti d on

If you treasure the memory of a traditional holiday, Snowflake, Arizona’s 12 Days of Christmas Celebration is a festival you won’t want to miss. This year the festival runs an extra day from December 1-13, featuring a different event each night. Each activity reflects the community spirit of Main Street Americana, bringing with it merrymaking and the warm glow of Christmas time. The festival begins with the Snowflake Town Lighting Ceremony and “The Heart of Christmas” Light Parade on Dec. 1st at 6 pm. Millions of twinkling lights - including a series of 92 gigantic snowflakes Dec. 1st - S nowflake Town Lighting “The Heart of Christmas” Light Parade Nativity Display and entertainment Dec. 2 - Michael McLean’s “The Forgotten Carols” Dec. 3 - Living Faith Christian Center Performance Dec. 4 - Taylor-Snowflake Grand Ball, Wizard of Oz Dec. 5 - Wizard of Oz Dec. 6 - L DS Devotional, Our Lady of the Snow Catholic Church Performance Dec. 7 - Valley View Baptist Church Performance

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suspended from the Victorian street lamps that line Main Street - help make this a very special evening. Townsfolk and visitors will also enjoy Nativity displays and entertainment. Some of the other special holiday activities include tours of Snowflake and Taylor Historic Homes decked out in their Christmas best, a Christmas Market featuring local homemade items and goodies, luminaries in Highland Park, and wonderful musical performances filled with the spirit of Christmas. Dec. 8 - High School Instrumental Concert Dec. 9 - High School Choir Concert Dec. 10 - Historic Home Tour Flake & Smith Homes Community Bible Fellowship Performance Dec. 11 - C hristmas Spectacular Christmas Market Dec. 12 - C hristmas Spectacular Christmas Market Dec. 13 - Messiah Sing-a-long Dec. 19 - Luminaries in Highland Park

The “Trail of Many Tracks”

The “Trail of Many Tracks” is a self-guided auto adventure using an interpretive CD and map. It starts on I-40; you can travel the loop in either direction: it covers Sanders and Zuni, St. Johns and the Round Valley, Hon-dah and Fort Apache, Pinetop-Lakeside, Show Low, Shumway, Taylor, Snowflake, Holbrook and Winslow. You’ll travel through high plains grasslands, between extinct volcanoes, and over forested A To uto ur

Fool Hollow Lake Recreation Area Show Low Campsites, electric and water hook-ups, fire pits, shower and bathroom facilities, picnic ramadas, and fishing boat docks. 928-537-3680

Like Snowflake, Arizona

alpine mountains... and hear tales of Spanish sheepmen, Mormon colonists, Texas cowboys, and Apache and Navajo Indians. The route can be done in segments or in its entirety. Your user-friendly CD package can be obtained at visitor centers or downloaded from the website to burn your own CD or send the files to your iPod. www.trailofmanytracks.org

A Great Place To.... Camp, Fish, Hike, Ride or just ... RELAX! Springerville-Eagar Regional Chamber of Commerce 928-333-2123 www.springerville-eagarchamber.com

November 2009

CALENDAR NOV 7 EAGAR/SPRINGERVILLE Capitol Christmas Tree Celebration Round Valley Rodeo Grounds - Only chance to view the 85-ft blue spruce, Arizona’ s Gift to the Capitol, before it is packaged for its journey. View tree 3:30-4:30p, then program, refreshments, free. www.capitolchristmastree2009.org DEC 1-13 SNOWFLAKE Snowflake’s 12 Days + 1 Days of Christmas Various locations - Each night is a different holiday activity beginning with the Town Lighting Ceremony on Dec.1. Includes Christmas Market, musical performances, historic home tours and more. 928-536-4331 DEC 5 SHOW LOW “Show Low Shines” Festival Marketplace downtown - Show Low Main Street’s Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony, 5:30p, Holiday LIght Parade down Deuce of Clubs 6:30p, theme is “Show Low Shines”. 888-SHOW LOW DEC 5 SPRINGERVILLE-EAGAR Christmas Electric Light Parade Main Street Eagar to Springerville - Parade of 30+ floats decorated w/lights, free, starts 6p. Theme is “Cowboy Christmas.” 928-333-2123

Can You Help?

Six young ladies from around Arizona will be attending the American Coed Pageant in Florida on Nov. 22-29. A gift exchange with girls from other states is part of the tradition. They would like to give items representative of this great state, such as magnets shaped like Arizona, cactus candy, or whatever your imagine can devise! 50-60 items are needed. Please send to: American Coed Pageant, c/o Mattie McBride, 2153 Maryanne Rd., Show Low, AZ 85901 A big “thank you” from all the girls!

Springerville (928) 333-4323 • 1-800-814-6451 Modern amenities • Affordable • Oldtime country lodge feeling Western gallery & gift shop features outstanding local artists Extensive selection of books e-mail: rooms@k5reeds.com • www.k5reeds.com

Ruins & Museum

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Show Low, Arizona

Over 167 ponderosa pine covered acres at a 6,500foot elevation close to shopping, restaurants and medical facilities. • RV Sites • Recreational Facilities • Festival Area • Scenic Ponds • Pavilion and picnic area • Clubhouse with Wireless Internet Service

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Pinetop, Az

MLY Ranch near Greer Arizona www.mlyranch.com • (928) 333-2395

Visit Snowflake/Taylor Are you looking for something new and exciting? Snowflake/Taylor may have what your are looking for.

RENT 2 NIGHTS

50%OFF 3rd NIGHT 888-295-5257 www.doubleblodge.net

The MLY Ranch offers true log cabins with beautiful views of the South Fork Canyon. • Horseback riding • hiking • fishing The Little Colorado River is just 200 yards from the cabins. Relax, watch deer and elk from your own deck.

Offer ends 12/15/09

Festivals, performing arts, horseback riding, historic home tours, museums and more! What are you waiting for? Come to Snowflake/Taylor and find out what you are missing! www.visitsnowflaketaylor.com

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Southwest Region / Mexico

Lodging, Dining & Attraction Guide

Mild Fall Weather and Thanksgiving Specials

Well, it is finally cooling off, and it is time to enjoy the wonderful weather that we have in the Desert Southwest during the fall months. For many people, this is their favorite time of year to go to Rocky Point. Thanksgiving presents a fantastic opportunity to enjoy the closest beaches to Phoenix and Tucson. During the Thanksgiving holiday, Rocky Point Reservations is pleased to announce that their “stay 3 nights, pay for 2” special applies to the holiday weekend, and holiday rates are not being charged. Stay at any of RPR’s properties using this discount. November is a fantastic month to visit the sandy beaches of Rocky Point. The B No ook w

Attractions

A Great Time to Visit the Beach

Mesa Verde National Park No.1 Navajo Hill Mesa Verde National Park, CO 81330 888-896-3831 www.visitmesaverde.com

Lodging Bear Creek Motel & Cabins 88 Main St. Pinos Altos, NM, 88053 1-888-388-4515 www.bearcreekcabins.com Cabrillo Inn & Suites Airport 1150 Rosecrans St. San Diego, CA 619-223-5544 www.cabrilloinnsd.com Casitas de Gila (Guest Houses) 50 Casita Flats Rd. Gila, NM 88038 575-535-4455, 877-923-4827 Four Corners Inn 131 E. Center Blanding, UT 84511 435-678-3257 www.fourcornersinn.com Georgetown Cabins Silver City, NM Next to Mimbres Valley in the Gila Forest 575-534-4529 www.georgetowncabins.com

Restaurants Curious Kumquat 111 East College Ave. Silver City, NM 88061 575-534-0337 www.curiouskumquat.com

The Four Corners Inn

Your Base Camp for Adventure in Southeastern Utah The Four Corners Inn welcomes you to enjoy our family owned and operated accomodations while you visit fabulous Southeastern Utah. We offer clean, comfortable rooms at reasonable prices. Kick off your day with our complimentary continental breakfast. The Inn is conveniently located near the Four Corners Monument, Natural Bridges National Monument, Monument Valley, Valley of the Gods, Hovenweep National Monument, Lake Powell, Canyonlands National Park, Mesa Verde National Park, Arches National Park, Goosenecks, and il e

Legoland California One Legoland Dr. Carlsbad, CA 92008 760-918-5346 www.legoland.com

weather is still in the 70s, and the water temperature is cool, much like San Diego’s Pacific coast is in the middle of summer. Be sure to take advantage of the great season and a fabulous holiday. At the Sonoran Spa and Sonoran Sea Resorts, you can even cook an entire Thanksgiving dinner in the condos! Bring your own turkey tray, but other than that, the kitchens have everything you need. Passports are now required to reenter the US. Be sure you plan ahead for this. Call and book your reservation now or visit www.rockypointres.com. Be sure to get your Mexican auto insurance from them when you call as well.

800-574-3150 or 435-678-3257 fourcornersinn@citlink.net

Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument Approx. 2 hours north of Silver City, NM 505-536-9461, www.nps.gov/gicl

Frontier Movie Town 297 W. Center St. Kanab, UT 435-644-5337

800-427-6259

• Enjoy our scenic mountains. • Gateway to the 3.3 Million Acre Gila National Forest. • Visit the Gila Cliff Dwellings. • Just 3 hours away!

Edge of the Cedars State Parks. All are within a short one to two hour drive of our Blanding, Utah motel. Restaurants, the Post Office, grocery stores, and the new Blanding, Utah visitor center are all within walking distance. Rooms are spacious and handicap accessible. Kids stay free. HBO is free. Suites with stove and refrigerator are available. Ask about AAA, AARP, senior, govt. and commercial discounts. The Inn is located at 131 East Center (Highway 191).

Become Enchanted With Southwest New Mexico.

CALENDAR

NOV 13-15 BLUFF, UT Bluff Arts Festival - “Take Me to the River” San Juan River ecology lecture & hike; a natural earth art sculpture - public invited to participate; workshops for writing, plein air painting, poetry writing; arts fair; storytelling about the river around a campfire. 435-672-2360 NOV 18-22 SAN DIEGO, CA San Diego Bay Wine & Food Festival Showcasing 800+ wines & spirits, 70 fine dining restaurants and 30 gourmet food companies. Wine tasting seminars, cooking classes by award-winning chefs, live entertainment. 858-578-9463 NOV 26 ZUNI, NM Zuni Christmas Lights Parade Parade and float competition to kick-off the winter holiday season - takes place at dusk. 505-782-5852 NOV 28 SILVER CITY, NM Lighted Christmas Parade: Home for Christmas Downtown - Parade down Broadway from the Grant County Courthouse and continue up Bullard Street to Pope Street, 7p. Prizes will be awarded. 575-534-9005 DEC 12 ELEPHANT BUTTE, NM 15th Weekend of Lights, Luminaria Beachwalk & Floating Lights Parade Elephant Butte Lake State Park- 1000’s of luminarias light the way to 25 bonfires on the beach, posole, cocoa, s’mores & more, 5p. RV & Boat Holiday Lighting Contests & Floating Lights Parade, with fireworks backdrop, 6:30p. 877-744-4900

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15 Unique Cabins

7 miles N of Silver City, NM

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Some of our features include: At Cabrillo Inn & Suites, as long as you are our guest, we’ll do everything we can to make you feel comfortable and at home.

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1150 Rosecrans Street San Diego, CA 92106

• Deluxe Guestroom Suites • Free Continental Breakfast • Cable TV with Free HBO • Covered Parking • In Room Safes • Wireless Internet • Minutes from the Best San Diego Has to Offer!

The Silver City area has it all! Travel the Trail of the Mountain Spirits Scenic Byway; over 100 years of Old West history. Victorian districts, museums, galleries and the Gila Wilderness make Silver City a unique place. Explore the Gila Cliff Dwellings, area hot springs, City of Rocks, Pinos Altos, historic downtown Silver City, Catwalk Recreation Area and Mogollon Ghost Town.

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Canyon De Chelly National Monument PO Box 558 Indian Route 7 Chinle, AZ 86503 928-674-5500 Navajo Code Talkers Museum PO Box 247 Tuba City, AZ 86045 928-640-0684 Navajo Museum, Library, and Visitor’s Center Highway 264 and Loop Road P.O. Box 1840 Window Rock, AZ 86515 928-871-7941

Lodging - www.explorenavajo.com Quality Inn Navajo Nation Capital 48 West Highway 264 , Window Rock, AZ 86515 928-871-4108, 800-662-6189

Christmas Cheer at the Navajo Nation Museum The Navajo Nation Museum invites the public to our 12th Annual Keshmish Festival on Friday and Saturday, December 4th & 5th, 2009. Both days will be filled with Christmas spirit! Emerging and established Native artisans will display and sell jewelry, pottery, sculptures, paintings, weavings and much more. There are traditional foods, a book signing, children’s activities and an evening of luminarias and refreshments. Festival hours are Friday, December 4, 11 am - 7 pm and Saturday, December 5, 9 am - 5 pm. Admission is FREE. Different activities take place each of the two festival days. On Friday, the artists and authors will be selling and guests will enjoy the evening of luminarias and refresh-

Quality Inn Navajo Nation 10 North Main Street , Tuba City, AZ 86045 928-283-4545, 800-644-8383 Quality Inn at Lake Powell 287 N. Lake Powell Blvd., Page, AZ 86040 928-645-8851, 866-645-8851

Parks - www.navajonationparks.org Monument Valley 435-727-5874 Antelope Canyon 928-698-2808 Little Colorado River Gorge 928-679-2303 Four Corners Monument 928-871-6647 Window Rock Veteran’s Memorial 928-871-6637 Bowl Canyon Recreation Area 928-871-6647

Shopping -

www.gonavajo.com

Navajo Arts & Crafts Enterprise Stores Cameron, AZ 86020 Highway 89 & 64 928-679-2244 Chinle, AZ 86503 Highway 191 & Route 7 928-674-5338 Kayenta, AZ 86033 Highway 160 & 163 928-328-8120 Tonalea, AZ 86044 Highway 160 ST RD 564 928-672-2600 Window Rock, AZ 86515 Highway 264 & Route 12 928-871-4090

General info: 928-871-7941 Booth info: 928-810-8539

ments. On Saturday the artists and authors continue to display and sell their works, and there will be children’s art activities in the Navajo Nation Library, door prizes, and Native American films. The Office of Miss Navajo Nation will provide traditional foods for the visitors on both days. Don’t miss the exhibits currently at the museum: “Diyogí t’áá bi_ ‘Ánooséé_: Generations come to the Navajo Nation Museum”, “Hwéeldi Baa Hane’: Our Stories of Fort Sumner”, “Hózhóogo ‘liná: A Beautiful Life” and Through The Lens: Diné Photographers. Admission to the Navajo Nation Museum is free. The hours are 8-5 on Mondays, 8-6 Tuesday through Friday and 9-5 on Saturday (closed on Sundays and holidays). The museum is located in Window Rock, just inside the Arizona state line on the north side of State Hwy. 264.

Presents the 12th Annual

Késhmish Festival Dec. 4-5, 2009 Fri. 11 am – 7 pm & Sat. 9 am – 5 pm

Free Admission

VENDORS, BOOK-SIGNING, FOOD, LUMINARIAS CHILDREN’S ACTIVITIES, NATIVE FILMS NAVAJO & OTHER AMERICAN INDIAN ARTISANS Jewelry, weaving, clothing, pottery, paintings, carvings, sculptures, and other arts

~ Quality work at reasonable prices ~

928-871-7941

vendor info: 928-810-8539 Hwy 264 & Postal Loop Rd.,Window Rock, AZ

AUTHENTIC NATIVE AMERICAN ARTS, CRAFTS & JEWELRY Visit the most popular rest area/view point in the Coconino National Forest, the Oak Creek Vista Overlook. Enjoy scenic views of the Mogollon Rim, Oak Creek Canyon and Sedona. Interact with Native American Vendors and take a piece of their culture and tradition home with you!

Oak Creek Vista Overlook on Hwy 89A (14 miles south of Flagstaff) CLEAN RESTROOMS • OPEN YEAR ROUND

For more information call

928-526-2968

Native Eyes Film Showcase The 6th annual Native Eyes Film Showcase presents works from today’s best American Indian filmmakers Nov. 12-15 at the Grand Cinemas Crossroads, 4811 East Grant Rd. in Tucson. Screenings are $5.00. This year’s films explore provocative ideas about identity, social responsibility, culture, and activism. Some free screenings and discussions take place at the University of Arizona. 520-626-2973

NOV 20-21 PHOENIX 4th Pueblo Grande Museum Rug Auction 4619 E. Washington - Fri: Lecture & preview 7-9p. Sat: Preview 10a, auction at noon. www.pueblogrande.org NOV 20-22 FT. MCDOWELL Orme Dam Victory Days Celebration The Ft. McDowell Yavapai Nation welcomes you. Come enjoy a Pow Wow, rodeo, parade, cultural performances, battle of bands, BMX competition, sports tournaments. Free adm, $10 parking. 480-789-7162 NOV 21 PARKER 9th Annual Fall Gathering BlueWater Resort & Casino - Traditional dance groups from the Mohave, Chemehuevi, Navajo and Hopi tribes, Apache Crown dancers, Bird Dancers, Native American artisans, 1p till late afternoon, free adm. 928-669-9211 NOV 27-29 TUCSON Thanksgiving Indian Arts & Crafts Market San Xavier Mission Plaza - 40 authentic Indian craft booths, traditional foods, entertainment on Sat & Sun, 9a-5p, free admission. 520-573-4000 DEC 4-5 WINDOW ROCK 12th Annual Keshmish Festival Navajo Nation Museum - Artists show & sell jewelry, weaving, pottery, paintings, sculpture & more, also book signing, traditional foods, free adm. Fri 11a-7p w/ luminarias at dusk; Sat 9a-5p w/ kids’ activities, Native American films. 928-871-7941 DEC 18-19 ZUNI, NM Zuni Holiday Arts Market Zuni Visitor Center - Enjoy a feast for the senses with traditional arts of all sorts, Native and festive foods, and music. 505-782-7238

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Located off I-10 in the spectacular rock formations of Texas Canyon. Take Dragoon Road exit (# 318) between Benson and Willcox. Follow the signs! Open Tuesday - Sunday, 10:00a.m. - 4:00p.m.

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Everyone Welcome! “Indian America” NewYear’s Pow-Wow Competition and Indian Craft Market Midnight Friendship Dance 31st Dec.

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ARIZONA GRAND CANYON

The Grand Hotel

Grand Canyon National Park Lodges

888-29-PARKS, www.grandcanyongrandhotel.com

Red Feather Lodge

106 N. Hwy 64, 800-538-2345, www.redfeatherlodge.com

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1000 McCulloch Blvd. N., 800-892-2141, www.thenautical.net

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Hilton Phoenix East

1011 West Holmes Ave. 480-833-5555, www.hiltonphoenixeast.com

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Mazatzal Hotel and Casino

Hwy 87, Milepost 251, 800-777-7529, www.777play.com

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Residence Inn by Marriott

3599 Lee Circle, 928-775-2232 www.marriott.com /prcri

Springhill Suites by Marriott

200 E. Sheldon St., 928-776-0998, www.springhillsuitesprescott.com

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Best Western Inn Suites

6201 N. Oracle Rd. 520-297-8111 www.innsuites.com

Hotel Tucson City Center

475 N. Granada 520-622-3000 www.hoteltucsoncitycenter.com

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Los Abrigados Resort & Spa

160 Portal Lane, 800-521-3131, www.ilxresorts.com SPRINGERVILLE

Reed’s Lodge

514 E. Main 928-333-4323, 800-814-6451, www.k5reeds.com

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1726 S.Sunridge Dr., 928-783-6900, www.marriott.com/yumts

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San Diego Marriott Hotel & Marina

333 W. Harbor Dr,.619-230-8340, www.marriotthotel.com

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Rocky Point Reservations WIDE VARIETY OF PROPERTIES AVAILABLE 800-427-6259, www.rockypointres.com NEW MEXICO PINO ALTOS

Bear Creek Motel & Cabins

88 Main St., 505-388-4501• 800-413-5024, info@bearcreekcabins.com SILVER CITY

Georgetown Cabins

Near Mimbres Valley in the Gila Forest, 575-534-4529, wwwgeorgetowncabins.com

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Reed’s Lodge SPRINGERVILLE 514 E Main 800-814-6451 www.k5reeds.com Silver Creek Inn-Rodeway Inn TAYLOR 825 N. Main St. 928-536-2600 www.choicehotels.com 2 pets per room, $15 fee per pet, per night plus $100 refundable damage deposit no size restrictions. Best Western Paint Pony Lodge SHOW LOW 581 W. Deuce of Clubs 928-537-5773 www.bestwestern.com/paintponylodge 2 pets per room, $10 fee per pet, per night plus $100 refundable damage deposit no size restrictions, dog park nearby

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InnSuites AZ,CA,TX AZ, CA, TX 1-888-INNSUITES Bear Creek Motel & Cabins NM 88 Main St. Pino Altos, NM 88053, 505-388-4501, 1-800-413-5024 info@bearcreekcabins.com

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Hilton Phoenix East 1011 W. Holmes 480-833-5555

Econo Lodge WINSLOW 1706 N. Park Drive 928-289-4687 $5 fee total for all nights www.econolodge.com No deposit. No size restrictions. Red Feather Lodge GRAND CANYON 106 N. Hwy 64 Reg. $50 deposit refundable 800-538-2345 $10 per day fee www.redfeatherlodge.com No size restrictions

VCA Animal Referral & MESA Emergency Center of AZ 1648 N Country Club Dr, 480-898-0001 www.vcaareca.com

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Largest AZ Cat Show and Agility Trials Check It Out Dec. 12-13 in Phoenix

The 17th Annual Cat Fanciers Association All Breed Cat Show and Agility Trials will be held on December 12-13 in Phoenix. Beautiful cats, from the lanky, curly coated Cornish Rex, to the extravagantly groomed Persians, over 300 fancy felines, will compete. Also featured is the popular Household Pet class. A “supermarket” of cat supplies will be available from vendors - gourmet pet foods, unique clothing, jewelry, and topof-the-line cat furniture. Pedigreed cats and kittens will be available for sale. The newest event in the CFA will also be featured - Feline Agility! You will be able to see cats go over, through and around a multitude of obstacles vying for the fastest time to complete the course. Cats are definitely trainable and most are willing to follow a feather anywhere. Some cats take to the course like a pro when it comes to running through tun-

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149 St. Hwy 64 .,888-634-7263, www.grandcanyongrandhotel.com

Lake Havasu City The Nautical Beachfront Resort 1000 McCulloch Blvd. 928-855-2141, 800-892-2141 www.thenautical.net 2 pets per room, $20 fee per pet, per night plus $200 refundable damage deposit Proof that pet is current for all shots.

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17th All Breed Cat Show Phoenix Convention Center South Building, Hall G

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Havasu Springs Resort 2581 Hwy 95 928-667-3361 | www.havasusprings.com

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Orchard Ranch Senior RV Resort 11250 E Hwy 69 800-352-6305 | www.orchardrvresort.com

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Page-Lake Powell Campgrounds 849 S. Coppermine Rd. 928-645-3374 | www.pagecampground.com

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Rancho Sedona RV Park 135 Bear Wallow Lane 888-641-4261 | www.ranchosedona.com

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Waltner’s RV Resort 4800 S 28th St

928-537-4611 | www.apolloproperties.com/waltners.htm

Mountain Vu RV Park 11295 Cornville Rd 928-639-2984 | mountainvurv@cableone.net

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Meteor Crater RV Park I-40 Exit 233 928-289-5898 | www.meteorcrater.com

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928-342-2992 • Toll Free: 1-866-440-2992

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760-352-7061 • Toll Free: 1-800-545-6481 Visit us at: www.riobendrvgolfresort.com

Executive 9-Hole Golf Course, Bar & Cafe

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Travel Centers

* Services, supplies and amenities may vary at each resort. Please contact the resort for specific details.

Mountain View RV Park 99 West Vista Lane 520-456-2860 | mountainviewrvpark.com

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Fountain of Youth Spa RV Resort 1500 Spa Rd 888-8000-SPA | www.foyspa.com

Niland, CA

Rio Bend RV & Golf Resort 1589 Drew Rd 800-545-6481 | westwindrvgolfresort.com

El Centro, CA

River City RV Park Right across the river in Bullhead City 2225 Merrill Ave 928-754-2121 | www.rivercityrvpark.com

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Gila Bend I-8 & Hwy 80 exit 115 Love’s Travel Stop #296 928-683-2210

Winslow I-40 exit 255 Flying J Travel Plaza 400 Transcon Lane 928-289-2081

Tonopah I-10 exit 103 Travel Centers of America 1010 N. 339th Ave. 623-386-6443

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Rio Rico I-19 exit 12 Pilot Travel Center #279 769 E Frontage Rd. 520-377-0001

Ehrenberg I-10 exit 1 Flying J Travel Plaza S. Frontage 928-923-9600

Tucson I -10 exit 268 Tucson Truck Terminal 5451 E. Benson Hwy. 520-574-0050

Kingman Petro Truck Stop I-40 exit 66 Blake Ranch Road PO Box 6219 928-757-2799

Willcox 1-10 exit 340 Willcox Truck Plaza 1190 W. Rex Allen Drive 520-384-3561

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