Tubac Villager Feb 2018 by tubac villager

February 2018

Vol XIV No 4

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on the cover

Desert views inspire artist Rick Wheeler

By Kathleen Vandervoet

"Gray Hawk" by Rick Wheeler 16" x 20" scratch board & watercolor to find more artwork or contact the artist for originals or limited edition prints visit Rick Wheeler's online gallery at:

www.wheelerartworks.fineartworld.com

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This issue's cover artist, Rick Wheeler has lived in the Southwest for more than 20 years and never tires of the beauty found in nature.

His favorite subjects to paint, he said, are landscapes, often those located in national parks. He enjoys creating animal and bird portraits, and in the past few years he’s branched out to some abstract art. During his career, he’s done work such as posters and signs for national parks and monuments and the Bureau of Land Management, highlighting the beauty found in those remote and impressive locations.

“I think one of the fascinating things about this area is the combination of Sky Islands and desert. We have great variety of desert landscape, mountains, and each offers a unique kind of beauty. It’s never gotten boring or repetitive for me.

“I’ve painted Elephant Head (a rock formation east of Amado) many times but I still love looking at it and I’d like to paint it even more.” He said he has in mind a very large painting of the scene. “I grew up on the West Coast and the desert was foreign to me, yet I feel more at home here than I ever did on the West Coast. There’s something about the desert; I’m just drawn to it,” he said.

He’s comfortable in many media including acrylic, watercolor and scratchboard. His animal paintings are lifelike and compelling. “It just happens to be that the scratchboard technique really favors furry animals,

like wildcats, I’ve done a whole series of cats” including pumas, bobcats and ocelots.

What is scratchboard? Wheeler explains: “It starts off entirely black. The board is a hard board that has been covered in waterproof black ink. Then you can go back and paint on it and it doesn’t affect the ink. Under the black ink, there’s a coating of white clay.

“The way that’s done, I paint on the board with watercolor, then I scratch off the paint, which gives a highlight. I use a sharp knife to draw with and those blades are very sharp. You can get extremely fine lines if you want to.” An example he showed was of a saddle with highlighted spots of light on the leather, placed on a colorful saddle blanket, with a black background.

Wheeler’s professional background includes owning his own award-winning illustration and graphic design studio. He earned a degree in fine art from Prescott College and also studied at the San Francisco Art Institute and the San Francisco Academy of Art. Wheeler is a teacher and has been instructing classes for 14 years at the Art Institute at the Arizona Sonora Desert Museum near Tucson. He also teaches workshops at the Tubac Center of the Arts, the Tubac School of Fine Art and the Community and Performing Arts Center in Green Valley. At the Tubac Center of the Arts, Wheeler will teach “Scratchboard” on Feb. 24-25.

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At the Tubac School of Fine Art he’s teaching a weekly class on acrylic landscape painting starting Feb. 22.

He has photographed interesting sights in nature such as mountains, waterfalls, ocean shores and lakes, for most of his life, he said. It also has a very deliberate use with his classes. “I have lots of photos I’m more than happy to share” with students to help inspire their work. He brings portfolios he has compiled over many years. “There’s a great use for those in student situations.”

Wheeler said he and his wife started visiting Tubac in the early 2000s and about 10 years ago he operated Desert Light co-op gallery on Calle Baca for about 18 months. He spends three or more months in Portland, Ore., each summer where he has a shared studio.

“When I’m in Portland I do landscape (paintings) there. It’s just as gorgeous but in a very different way. But that sense of home doesn’t exist for me there.” In the desert, “I especially like the openness, the open land feeling, the great

skies we have here. You don’t get those in Portland,” he said.

Wheeler’s art has been on display in many shows and competitions, and is in private collections. Locally, Wheeler’s watercolor of a horned owl on a moonlit night is at the Tubac Center of the Arts in the Open Studio Tour preview show on view until March 18. The gallery at the Lowe House Project at 14 Calle Iglesia in Tubac has an extensive display of Wheeler’s art work. As well, his web site, www.

WheelerArtWorks.FineArtWorld. com shows many of his creations.

He said his style of art continues to evolve and he “enjoys exploring different media. I don’t want to place any limitations on myself as far as what I work with or even why I work with it.

“I feel like the variety I do keeps me more awake, for lack of a better word, more awake to the process of creating.”

Images: (Facing page from top) Rick Wheeler; "Great Blue Heron, Columbia River" acrylic 30" x 48"; "Ocelot" from Wildcat series scratch board and watercolor 12" x 16" (Above)"Bonzai and the Passage to Bright Angel" acrylic 11" x 14"

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Featuring Marvol Barnard LPGA/PGA Golf Instructor & Tubac’s Head Golf Professional, Kristie Fowler! Marvol, 2016 LPGA National Teacher of the Year will team up with Kristie Fowler, 2017 LPGA National Golf Professional of the Year. Don’t miss this event to pick up a few tips while enjoying an afternoon socializing with friends and neighbors at the relaxing Tubac Golf Resort. $35 per person. Clinic starts at 3pm followed by drinks (includes 1 margarita, beer or glass of wine).

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The Brasher Team

GARY BRASHER - BRANCH MANAGER A Broker and developer for over 35 years. Serves the community and specializes in farms, ranches, development as well as residential and commercial property sales. gary.brasher@russlyon.com 520.260.4048

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TRACEY BRASHER 25 years in the title and escrow business, focusing on residential sales in Green Valley & Tubac. tracey.brasher@russlyon.com 520.331.6549 PENNY BERNAL Over 30 years in Real Estate & Development to include New Homes, Residential & Commercial in Southern Arizona. pbernal4@cox.net 520.730.7026 SHIRLEY MOORE Over 30 years in the business, representing buyers and sellers in Tubac, Rio Rico and surrounding areas. shirley.moore@russlyon.com 520.604.7101

CATHY MARRERO Specializing in residential, land and ranches in Tubac, Rio Rico and Green Valley. cathy.marrero@russlyon.com 520.990.8127

Governor's Ground Water User Advisory Board Santa Cruz Valley Citizens' Council Service on the Chamber of Commerce Real Estate Committee, Arizona-Mexico Commission Tubac Historical Society Coalition for a Safe and Secure Border Service on Multiple HOA Boards Santa Cruz /Pima County Board of Realtors Service on the Santa Cruz County Multiple Listing Pets for Vets Health and Wellness Committee

BOB PRIGMORE Specializing in Tubac and Rio Rico Residential Properties. bob.prigmore@russlyon.com 520.204.5667

CAREY DANIEL Over 15 years of experience specializing in the Tubac area representing sellers and buyers. carey.daniel@russlyon.com 520.631.3058

MINDY MADDOCK Selling and listing real estate in Tubac and Rio Rico areas since 2002. mindy.maddock@russlyon.com 520.247.8177

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Hawk Watch Birding in Tubac By John O'Neill

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With courage to change, non-birders can save themselves from endless lives of ennui by opening their eyes and brains to the lifealtering sport of birding. They will see birds so glorious it will hurt, and do it with new companions -- birders -- the coolest, most intelligent people since Einstein developed the Theory about his Relatives. Balmy days of February are the time to get started. Birding is so electrifying around Tubac this winter that pharmacies are running low on cardiac-event pills.

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Black Hawk photograph by Ned Harris

Most exciting is the Sinaloa wren on the Anza Trail below Santa Gertrudis Lane. It is the only one of its species in the United States; one little bird, alone, in a giant country. It often feeds and skulks under leaves and branches, requiring patience or x-ray vision. So many birders from around the continent hope to see this bird every day that Anza Trail foot-traffic density resembles that of the Vegas Strip. Seeing this ultra-rare wren on a first field trip would be like a ten-year-old with some used golf clubs getting a hole-in-one on his or her first shot -- on a par four. The excitement was elevated when a rose-throated becard was seen and photographed on Santa Gertrudis Lane in January. True, a Sinaloa wren was seen from time to time on the Anza Trail in Tubac a couple of years ago, and rose-throated becards nested on the trail near the Tumaccori Mission last year, the only known nest in the U.S. But that doesn’t diminish the sizzle from their rediscovery.

Non-birders in need of connection with the natural world and aesthetic fulfillment, leave Fred, Wilma and Barney in their caves and join us.

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This year, instead of after-the-fact, we’ll have prereporting about what is the most exhilarating of our village’s annual cycle of events: the Tubac Hawk Watch.

Unless you’re new in town, you know that every March three species of hawks -- black, gray and zone-tailed – migrate north along the Santa Cruz River, birds seen only in limited areas of three states: Arizona, New Mexico, and the one with the Alamo. Ron Morriss Park in Tubac is by far the easiest place in the U.S. to see any or all three of these rare birds. Peter Collins, volunteer extraordinaire, is there every day in March from early a.m. until afternoon to help with sightings of the hawks and many other species of raptors and songbirds. More than 1,000 people visit Tubac each year, at times in clusters of about 100, to raise binoculars in unison as these splendid hawks soar in the blue skies. Hawk watching is best at the park from about March 10 until the 25th, and from about 8:30 a.m. until 2 p.m.

Who knows what excitement awaits if out birding. Two years ago there was a healthy rattler in the outhouse that the county is generous enough to maintain for the hawk watchers. Nobody was bitten.

The hawk watch area abuts the fenced-in dog park, a minor irritant.

The canine barking and antics aren’t bothersome, and nothing personal against dogs, which aren’t as vacuous as they seem, and apologies to their owners, who are nice people, but the dog park always reminds us that Santa Cruz County has never provided lavish facilities for cats, as intelligent and estimable as they are, a severe form of pet discrimination. Cats are the most popular pets in the world, deserving of great respect and will never harm birds if kept indoors. Cat rant over; back to birding in Tubac. Every Tuesday at 8 a.m. there is a bird walk from the deli, just east of the big Tubac sign, led by reformed-lawprofessor Jim Karp. The group usually goes birding along the Anza Trail close to Tubac or at Santa Gertrudis Lane. On Feb. 13 birders will make their monthly walk to the Rio Rico Golf Course where red crossbills often have been seen. Novice birders are invited and the price is right: free. Good birding, be nice, and remember what Oscar Wilde said in the first part of a famous quote: “Sarcasm is the lowest form of wit…..” Google it.

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www.tubacpp.com 520.398.2252 GUIDED TOUR OF THE BARRIO DE TUBAC ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITE – MONDAY, FEBRUARY 12, AND FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 11 AM – 1 PM Special tour by Phil Halpenny and Gwen Griffin of the Spanish colonial archaeological site just south of the Park which preserves the remains of the original Tubac town site, including residence foundations, plaza area, refuse area and partial irrigation ditch. Meet at the Park’s Visitor Center. Tour involves a walk of about 1-1/4 miles. The Archaeological Conservancy protects this site and participants are asked to sign 'An Acknowledgement of Risk Factors' before entering. Wear walking shoes, sunscreen and hat. $10 fee includes all day admission to tour the Presidio Park. Tour limited to 15; reservations encouraged, 520-398-2252 or info@TubacPresidio.org. Tubac Presidio State Historic Park, 1 Burruel St., Tubac, AZ (520) 398–2252. WALKING TOUR OF OLD TUBAC – SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 10 AM – NOON Come explore colorful Old Tubac that even some of the locals don’t know about! Guided by Connie Gessler, you’ll discover fascinating facts about the town’s

Please call ahead for reservations for concerts, tours, & presentations early adobe buildings and learn about Arizona’s first European settlement. Topics from early Native American inhabitants, Spanish explorers, American pioneers, Apache attacks, kidnappings, and other exciting episodes are discussed. Meet at the Park’s Visitor Center. Allow 2 hours for the tour and wear walking shoes, sunscreen and a hat. $10 fee includes all day admission to tour the Presidio Park. Tour limited to 20; reservations requested, 520-398-2252 or info@TubacPresidio.org. Tubac Presidio State Historic Park, 1 Burruel St., Tubac, AZ (520) 398–2252. THOMAS JEFFERSON & THE WEST -SPECIAL PRESENTATION BY JACK LASSETER, SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2 PM When we think of Manifest Destiny we usually think of President Polk and the 1840’s. But it really started in 1800 with that most famous of American presidents, Thomas Jefferson, and his vision of a continental nation spanning from sea to shining sea, who sent Lewis & Clark on their famous trip out to the Columbia River and back. Come and hear Jack tell us how Jefferson affected this western land where we live. Wine and hors d'oeuvres will be served.

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$15 per lecture. A portion of the proceeds supports our education and preservation programs. Please call for reservations and future dates, 520-398-2252. Tubac Presidio State Historic Park, 1 Burruel St., Tubac, AZ (520) 398–2252.

prints, a commemorative edition of the first issue of the Arizonian and an informal talk about the history of the press. Includes all day admission to tour the Presidio. $5 adult, $2 youth 7-13, children free. Tubac Presidio State Historic Park, 1 Burruel St., Tubac, AZ (520) 398–2252.

FRONTIER PRINTING PRESS DEMONSTRATIONS – TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 20, AND WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 28 - 11 AM – 2 PM A knowledgeable volunteer demonstrates the Washington Hand Press used to print Arizona’s first newspaper in 1859 and answers questions about hand press printing, type setting, and other aspects of this marvel of industrial engineering. You will get to set type and print small samples to take with you. Included with park admission: $5 adult, $2 youth 7-13, children free. Tubac Presidio State Historic Park, 1 Burruel St., Tubac, AZ (520) 398–2252.

TUBAC’S FIRST ANNUAL SANTA GERTRUDIS DAY! – SATURDAY, MARCH 17, 10:30 AM – 4 PM Celebrate the Feast Day of Santa Gertrudis, for whom the Presidio’s chapel was named. Santa Gertrudis was a Belgian nun and her name graced the church in Tubac from 1767 to 1917. Even the St. Ann’s structure is believed to have Belgian architectural influences. Experience an architectural discussion tour of St. Ann’s, an exhibition of local art about historic, religious and architectural subjects, watch Anza and his soldiers reenact the start of the famous ride to San Fransico, hear lectures about the ambulance wagon and see demonstrations on wagon wheel making. The first lecture begins at 10:30 but events will run throughout the day until 4. Includes all day admission to tour the Presidio. $5 adult, $2 youth 7-13, children free. Tubac Presidio State Historic Park, 1 Burruel St., Tubac, AZ (520) 398–2252.

LIVING HISTORY: CHOCOLATE! 1000 YEARS AND COUNTING – SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 11 AM – 2 PM Come discover the rich history of chocolate in the Southwest. Taste a cacao bean, learn how the Mayans and pre-Columbian Native Americans prepared their chocolate, and sample the energy drink that fueled the 1774 and 1775 Anza expeditions from Tubac to Alta California. Included with park admission, $5 adult, $2 youth, children free. Tubac Presidio State Historic Park, 1 Burruel St., Tubac, AZ (520) 398–2252. TEODORO ‘TED’ RAMIREZ ARTIST-IN-RESIDENCE CONCERT SERIES: SOFIA TALVIK, SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2 PM Unmistakably Nordic in flavor, Sofia Talvik still conforms to American interpretations of her own original music, a North Sea blending of sparkle and melancholy. A veteran performer with six full-length albums as well as numerous EPs, singles and tours, you will be captivated by her guitar and voice. Tickets $20 adults, free for children 14 and younger. Seating is limited, please call now for reservations, 520-398-2252. Tubac Presidio State Historic Park, 1 Burruel St., Tubac, AZ (520) 398–2252. DESTINATION TUBAC & TUMACÁCORI TOUR – WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM Join us for a one-day docent-led tour of history, art, nature, lunch and shopping. Leave by bus from Tucson and travel to the Tubac Presidio, Tumacácori Mission and Tubac Center of the Arts for a morning of learning and exploring. Next, Elvira’s, one of the top 50 restaurants in Arizona, will pamper you, feeding your soul with mouthwatering Mexican food in an ambiance that will dazzle your senses. After lunch, explore Tubac’s shops and art galleries to find one-of-a-kind colorful and unusual accessories and treasures. Forego the shopping? The Anza Trail is perfect for nature lovers. Don’t forget the sunscreen and appropriate shoes. Sponsored by the Tubac Chamber of Commerce. $90 per person. For more information contact Heidi Goldman at 520-241-4100 or heidigoldman1@gmail.com ANNIVERSARY OF “THE WEEKLY ARIZONIAN” – SATURDAY, MARCH 3, 11 AM Join us for cake and a celebration of the 159th anniversary of Arizona’s first newspaper, which was printed in Tubac on March 3, 1859. The original 1858 Washington Hand Press that printed the newspaper is still in operation at the Tubac Presidio. There will be a demonstration of the hand press in operation as it

THE DESERT IN SPRINGTIME - SPECIAL PRESENTATION BY JACK LASSETER, SATURDAY, MARCH 24, 2 PM The Sonoran Desert, here in southern Arizona, is a special place, unique in the world, but in the Spring when it comes alive with new growth, flowers, fruit, and that brilliant display of colors, it is even more magical and unforgettable. It is truly a time to be out in the desert. In this talk Jack will enhance that experience for you by sharing what to look for as the desert emergences from its winter sleep. You will hear about flowers, fruit, cactus, local birds and other desert animals; and most importantly you will develop a new appreciation for the desert and the natural world surrounding it. Wine and hors d'oeuvres will be served. $15 per lecture. A portion of the proceeds supports our education and preservation programs. Please call for reservations, 520398-2252. Tubac Presidio State Historic Park, 1 Burruel St., Tubac, AZ (520) 398–2252. TEODORO ‘TED’ RAMIREZ ARTIST-IN-RESIDENCE CONCERT SERIES: DOMINGO DEGRAZIA AND GABRIEL AYALA, MASTERS OF THE GUITAR, SUNDAY, MARCH 25, 2 PM Don’t miss Domingo and Gabriel playing Spanish and classical guitar music that embodies the experience of the Southwest and weaves a delicate tapestry through sound. Admission is $20 for adults, free admission for children 14 and under. Seating is limited and reservations are recommended. Please call 520-398-2252 or email info@ tubacpresidio.org today! Tubac Presidio State Historic Park, 1 Burruel St., Tubac, AZ (520) 398–2252. WATER HARVESTING WORKSHOP – SATURDAY, MARCH 31, 10 AM – NOON Water harvesting is the process of capturing rainwater and gently used water for landscape plants and trees. Come learn this ancient practice from Charlene Westgate, a permaculture landscape designer, and save water, time and money! $10 fee includes admission to tour the Presidio. Tubac Presidio State Historic Park, 1 Burruel St., Tubac, AZ (520) 398–2252.

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9 Plaza Road, Tubac www.tubacarts.org 520-398-2371

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FUN, NO FEAR, WITH WATERCOLOR – 2 DAY WORKSHOP FEBRUARY 3RD & 4TH - In this 2-day workshop, Tubac artist, Roberta Rogers helps students enjoy the fun of watercolor painting. - Cost : $175/Members, $200/Non members, plus $5 administration fee. Time: 10am – 3pm each day visit tubac.org for online registration or call the art center at 520-398-2371. SCRATCHBOARD W/WATERCOLOR: COMBINING DRAWING WITH PAINTING -2 DAY WORKSHOP - FEBRUARY 24TH & 25TH AT THE TCA - In this two-day workshop, artist, Rick Wheeler will instruct students on the techniques of Scratchboard. Scratchboard is a pre-inked black surface on a masonite panel with a coating of white clay underneath which is exposed with the ink is scratched into. The finished scratched drawing can then be enhanced with ink or watercolor - Material costs not included. Supply list will be provided to registered students - Cost : $150/Members, $175/Non members, plus $5 administration fee. Time: 10am – 4pm each day LINE AND SHINE – WATERCOLOR - MARCH 10TH 9AM-4PM - In this intermediate level watercolor workshop, artist, Barbara Borgwardt will guide students into the LINE of design. Using a reflective metal as a reference, you will learn to depict “shine.” - Some watercolor painting experience necessary. Intermediate to advanced. Cost : $120/Members, $145/Nonmembers, plus $5 administration fee. Time: 9am – 4pm with lunch break

PERFORMING ARTS VAL VIGODA-ELECTRIC VIOLIN FEBRUARY 2, 2018 7:30-9:30PM Val combines vocals and electric violin in a one-woman loop-driven pop symphony of song, created in real time onstage. Her powerful, entrancing voice and her eye-and-ear-catching six-string electric violin are augmented by the use of live-looping onstage to create something fresh and riveting. From innovative re-imaginings of cover tunes and mash-ups to multi-layered, soaring originals, audiences are left breathless by this technology-meets-art sensation of a show. Contact the art center to purchase tickets.

ART- A TUBAC CIVIC THEATRE PRODUCTION - FEBRUARY 23, 7:309:30PM & FEBRUARY 25, 3:00-5:00PM How would you feel about your best friend if he suddenly did something so colossally stupid, it made you doubt the very basis of the friendship? It happens in (Above) Harris's Hawk by Rick Wheeler, scratch board and watercolor 16" x 20" Yasmina Reza’s monster international hit, "Art". When an art lover Wheeler will instruct a two-day scratch board with watercolor workshop on February 24 & 25 buys what is, in essence, a pure white painting for a horse-choking sum, his best friend goes ballistic. Yet a third friend gets squeezed in the middle. Questions about the meaning of strange modern art EXHIBITS and strange modern friendships–and how they’re sometimes not ARTS SPEAK - THURSDAY MARCH 1, 2018 5-7PM - REIMAGINING THE all that different–fly thick in the limelight. As the conversations move from ARIZONA AQUEOUS XXXII - THROUGH FEBRUARY 25, 2018 - Arizona Aqueous WESTERN WITH FEMALE LEADS - WITH FELICE HOUSE Texas A&M professor the theoretical to the personal, the three friends are forced to ask questions is an annual juried exhibit of artworks created with water media on paper. and artist with works in the Master Gallery will speak and lead the discussion. not only about the nature of art, but about the nature of friendship. Art has Juror: Joanne Stuhr, Chief Curator of the Kasser Mochary Foundation and Past been translated into thirty languages and is performed with great frequency Board President of the Tucson Museum of Contemporary Art - Main Gallery ARTS SPEAK - THURSDAY MARCH 22, 2018 - THE ART OF DREAMS WITH RUBIN NAIMAN, PHD Clinical, Sleep and Dream Psychology Director, NewMoon Sleep, around the world. EARTH - JANUARY 19 TO FEBRUARY 25, 2018 - A fascinating gathering of LLC & Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine Arizona Center for Integrative TSO BRASS QUINTET - MARCH 9, 7:30-9:30PM - TSO charms a wide variety of work in wood, clay, metal, and materials from nature. - Master Artist Gallery Medicine, University of Arizona, Tucson audiences with its versatile repertoire ranging from the Baroque to Broadway OPEN STUDIO TOUR - JANUARY 19 TO MARCH 18, 2018 - See examples of the and Dixieland Jazz to traditional classics. A brass quintet is the most powerful work of those artists who will be part of the 2018 Open Studio Tour. - Studio of the chamber ensembles and can fill up a hall with its grand sound like an Gallery CULTURAL TRAVEL organ. In the hands of these superb musicians, it can also sing soft and sweet, bringing you to the edge of your seat, and get your toes tapping with jazzy THE SHOCK OF THE NEW WEST - MARCH 2 TO APRIL 8, 2018 - An exhibition CULTURAL TRAVEL-KINO BAY TRIP FEBRUARY 19 TO 23RD, 2018 - TRAVEL tunes to boot. This performance is part of the Performing Arts Series package. combining current elements in contemporary art with western themes. WITH FIESTA TOURS, INTL. TO KINO BAY IN SONORA, MEXICO, and experience A full season subscription is $120/Members and $160/Nonmembers. Limited Main Gallery the unique cultural area filled with traditional crafts, incredible food, and individual tickets available. a relaxing beach atmosphere. Kino Bay is located on the Gulf of Mexico, FELICE HOUSE - MARCH 2- APRIL 8, 2018 - Join us for the opening reception also known as the Sea of Cortez. The Gulf is thought to be one of the most MARK MULLIGAN & THOM SHEPHERD IN CONCERT - MARCH 13, 6:00of this accomplished figurative painter who strives through her portraits of diverse seas on the planet and is home to more than 5,000 species of micro8:00PM This duo show brings together Mark Mulligan with amazing women, to provide a counterpoint to the passive representations found in art invertebrates.The Seri Indians of Kino Bay are some of the finest basket songwriter Thom Shepherd! You’ll hear them play Mark’s iconic beach songs historical tradition. Her subjects are beautiful and observable, but they are makers in the world today. Having carried on this tradition for centuries in AND Thom’s biggest songs, including #1 country hits “Redneck Yacht Club” and not consumable. - Master Artist Gallery the magnificent coastal regions of what is now the Mexican state of Sonora. “Riding With Private Malone”, plus our co-written “Same Beer, Different Can” This is a great opportunity to see first-hand these treasured artifacts in BEST OF SHOW: MEMBERS’ JURIED WINNER - MARCH 23 TO APRIL 15, 2018 and more! Tickets $25.00/TCA members – $30.00 non-members. Reserve a their native setting and also to learn about the unique and colorful culture - An exhibition featuring a variety work by this season's Best of Show award table for a group of 6 with your online ticket purchase. $30. from which they come.Enjoy a day to visit some of the ironwood craftsmen winning artist. - Studio Gallery WILDCAT JAZZ BAND - MARCH 23, 7:30-9:00PM - With their unique blend in their homes in Old Kino, watch the artisans at work, see the exotic forms of impeccable musicianship, traditional music, and slapstick humor, Wildcat take shape, and enjoy the opportunity to purchase any that may catch your Jazz has been planting smiles on faces since 2004. Founded by New Christy fancy from the carvers themselves.Artist, Nicholas Wilson will be presenting ARTS SPEAKS SERIES Minstrels veteran Rob Wright and his roster of world-class musicians, drawing sessions and suggestions for travel sketching. Take a few hours Wildcat Jazz has gained global recognition with their free-wheeling mix of ARTS SPEAK - THURSDAY FEBRUARY 15, 2018 5-7PM - THE MAGNIFICENT each day to sit and observe your surroundings and take in the details while well-known jazz favorites, tongue-in-cheek originals, and Dixieland staples. MASTER OF COLOR: HENRI MATISSE WITH SUSIE HEINZ This talk will sketching what you see. Nicholas will be providing expert professional This performance is part of the Performing Arts Series package. A full season immerse us in the color, pattern, and texture of one of the greatest artists of guidance on the important aspects of drawing while you sit on location subscription is $120/Members and $160/Nonmembers. Limited individual the 20th Century, Henri Matisse. His life, his influences, and struggles, as well with sketchbook in hand. Contact Cathy or Marshall Giesy to register. CATHY tickets available. as his artistic motifs will be explored. Also, this talk would not be complete HUSTED GIESY & MARSHALL GIESY P.O. Box 2141 • Tubac, AZ • 85646-2141 without mention of Matisse’s greatest friend and rival, Pablo Picasso. Come TEL:(520) 398-9705 EMAIL: fiestatoursint@gmail.com and enjoy this virtual tour of art at its best.

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FEB. 17 & 18—MEMOIR VS. NOVEL: WHICH ARE YOU REALLY WRITING AND WHY IT MATTERS? 9 a.m.- 4 p.m. Are You Writing a Novel or a Memoir? Many writers draw heavily on their own experiences. Those who try to honestly recreate the truth of what happened and how it influenced them wear t-shirts saying, "Life took me by surprise. "Those who turn life into novels wear another one: "I make stuff up." Which shirt are you wearing now? And is it possible to wear two? We'll explore how to create and control the different demands and expectations of both genres, The workshop will start with spontaneous writing from prompts. Bring pen and paper (or i-pad). A Lowe House Project artist in residency program in Old Town Tubac. For more information, fees and registration contact Bill Stephenson at livewritewordsworkshops@gmail. com, or 828-557-2527. FEB. 22 & 23—PERSONAL GEOGRAPHY MAPS WITH SUSAN CORL 9 A.M.- 4 P.M.—This two-session mixed media class combines personal reflections, writing, collage (wet session) and embellishment (dry session) on paper cloth. paper cloth combines the best properties of both fabric and paper, adding strength and flexibility to our multi-layered collaged maps. Participants can choose to map a memory, a trip, a relationship, a room or house, building, neighborhood or a turning point in life. Make it a family activity!. For more information, fees and pre-registration for this popular class, email susancorl@ hotmail.com or call 520-394-2926 NEW FEB. 24—OF PLACE—ART AND DESIGN FROM WHERE WE ARE— An exhibit opening reception for the work of Corey Stevens and Bart Young- 5. – 7 p.m. The Santa Cruz River Valley is the place where the materials are found and where these artists find stimulation and space for their creative work. From furniture and sculpture made of indigenous woods to those comprised of found objects, the work in this exhibit lends a new perspective on a sense of place and it’s natural and man-made creative elements . A Lowe House Project Artist in Residency Program in Old Town Tubac. For more information contact Corey Stevens at terrorjoy.com and 347-735-0857 or Bart Young at bartyoung. com and 520-604-2706 FEB. 25—POETRY ALIVE IN TUBAC!— 4:30-6:00 P.M. Come to just listen or read--yours or some of your favorites. Maybe we'll enjoy a glass of wine or two, and certainly we'll enjoy each other's company. It's free, though donations to the non-profit Lowe House Project will be greatly appreciated. Drive past St. Ann's to the long white bldg. on the left: 14 Calle Iglesia. A Lowe House Project artist in residency program in Old Town Tubac. For more information, contact Bill Stephenson at livewritewordsworkshops@gmail.com or 828-5572527.

MARCH MARCH 2, 3, 4—GOLF AND WHY MEN LOVE IT—LIVEWRITE “PLAYSHOP” WITH BILL STEPHENSON--Find and give voice to the mysterious x factor that keeps us coming back–often braving rain, wind, and cold, not to mention anger, frustration, and disappointment with golf. Play on local courses in the morning, talk in the afternoon, and dinner at a local Mexican restaurant. This workshop (really more of a playshop) revolves around M. Scott Peck’s

book Golf and the Spirit..Attendees must formulate their own foursome ahead of time. For more information and reservations contact Bill at livewritewordsworkshops@gmail.com. 828-557-2527.

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MARCH 8 & 9—CHINESE SEWING BOX BOOK MAKING WITH SUSAN CORL—9 A.M. – 4 P.M. Come away with a multi-compartment “Amaze Your Friends!” book made with ancient traditions. Make as many unfolding compartments and origami accents as you want. Most materials included. A Lowe House Project workshop in Old Town Tubac. For more information, fees, suggestions of additional tools and registration, email susancorl@hotmail.com or call 520-394-2926

NEW MARCH 31—PASTEL EXHIBIT, DEMO AND “IMPRESSIONS OF THE SANTA CRUZ RIVER” WITH SUSAN FLANAGAN—1 - 3 P.M. A Rio Compartido/ Shared River event, resident artist Susan Flanagan will exhibit the framed pastels she completed during her two week exploration of the Santa Cruz River and demonstrate pastel techniques for capturing the unique flora and fauna, habitat and culture heritage sustained by the binational Santa Cruz River. 14 Calle Iglesia. A Lowe House Project artist in residency program in Old Town Tubac. For more information contact tubacval@msn.com or call 520-398-9571.

NEW MARCH 11—DRIFT ALIGNMENT WITH ASTROPHOTOGRAPHER ANDY O’BRIEN—3- 5 P.M. Andrew O’Brien is an artist based in Chattanooga, Tennessee where he serves as Assistant Professor of Art at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. Drift Alignment seeks an understanding of navigation systems and celestial phenomena as a means to shed light on the deeper ideologies at work in discussions of borders and the movement of people across the land. In his presentation O’Brien will provide an overview of his working methods, including his use of astrophotography, and he will show work in progress from the Drift Alignment project. 14 Calle Iglesia. A Lowe House Project artist in residency program in Old Town Tubac. For more information contact tubacval@msn.com or call 520-398-9571. MARCH 14 & 15— LIVEWRITE—POETRY WITH BILL STEPHENSON—2 :00.- 5:00 P.M. "What ‘oft was thought but ne’er so well expressed." Workshops include recitation, discussion, and learning exercises for turning casual poems into well crafted poems.. A Lowe House Project Workshop in Old Town Tubac. For more information and registration contact Bill at livewritewordsworkshops@gmail.com and/or 828-557 2527 MARCH 16, 17, 18—RICK WHEELER TCA STUDIO TOUR--11 A.M. – 4 P.M. Find Rick in his studio environment at the Lowe House Project artist residency in Old Town Tubac’s Historic Lowe House at 14 Calle Iglesia. Contact Rick Wheeler at wheelerartworks@gmail.com and 520-405-9342 MARCH 22 & MARCH 29—UKRAINIAN EGG DECORATING WITH SUSAN CORLL—9 A.M. TO 12 NOON AND 1– 4 P.M. Explore this centuries old tradition with step-by-step guidance for decorating using wax, dyes and patterns. All materials provided. Make it a family activity! A Lowe House Project “playshop” in Old Town Tubac For more information, fees and pre-registration for this popular class, email susancorl@hotmail.com or call 520-394-2926. MARCH 25—POETRY ALIVE IN TUBAC!— 4:30-6:00 P.M. Come to just listen or read--yours or some of your favorites. Maybe we'll enjoy a glass of wine or two, and certainly we'll enjoy each other's company. It's free, though donations to the non-profit Lowe House Project will be greatly appreciated. Drive past St. Ann's to the long white bldg. on the left: 14 Calle Iglesia. A

APRIL APRIL 4 & 26 —POP UP ACCORDION BOOKS—A FAMILY AFFAIR WITH SUSAN CORL— 9 A.M. – 4 P.M. Everyone loves pop-up books! Make your own during this popular family activity. All materials provided. A Lowe House Project “playshop” in Old Town Tubac. For more information, fees and preregistration, email susancorl@hotmail.com or call 520-394-2926. APRIL 12—DECORATIVE PAPERS AND HANDMADE ARTISTS BOOKS PLAYSHOP WITH SUSAN CORL—9 A.M-12 AND 1-4 P.M.--Have fun like a kid making a mess playing with paints, glue, crayons and make beautiful decorative papers to be included in handmade books and book covers. Experiment with different techniques such as Orizomegami, a fold and dye technique and wax resist papers and common materials found around the house to create one-of-a-kind works. All materials included. A Lowe House Project “playshop” in Old Town Tubac. For more information, fees and registration email susancorl@hotmail.com or call 520-394-2926 APRIL 4 & 26 —POP UP ACCORDION BOOKS—A FAMILY AFFAIR WITH SUSAN CORL—9 A.M. – 4 P.M. Everyone loves pop-up books! Make your own during this popular family activity. All materials provided. A Lowe House Project “playshop” in Old Town Tubac. For more information, fees and preregistration, email susancorl@hotmail.com or call 520-394-2926. APRIL 14 & 15—FINISHING YOUR WRITING PROJECT WITH BILL STEPHENSON STEPHEN—9 A.M. –12 NOON. Attention Writers! Are you stuck? Join Bill Stephenson in this two-session workshop with editing assistance in the afternoons to help you take your work through. .A Lowe House Project Workshop in Old Town Tubac. For more information, fees and registration contact Bill at livewritewordsworkshops@gmail.com, or 828-5572527. MAY 4,5,6—GOLF…AND WHY MEN LOVE IT—LIVEWRITE “PLAYSHOP” WITH BILL STEPHENSON--Find and give voice to the mysterious x factor that keeps us coming back–often braving rain, wind, and cold, not to mention anger, frustration, and disappointment with golf. Play on local courses in the morning, talk in the afternoon, and dinner at a local Mexican restaurant. This workshop (really more of a playshop) revolves around M. Scott Peck’s book Golf and the Spirit.. For more information and reservations contact Bill at livewritewordsworkshops@gmail.com or 828-557-2527. –moreMAY 9—READING AND BOOK SIGNING—SUMMERS OF FIRE BY LINDA STRADER—10 A.M.- NOON Linda recalls the danger, romance, and personal and physical challenges in her true-life pioneering adventure as one of the first women to fight forest fires for the U.S. Government. Copies of her memoir will be available for sale and signing. A Lowe House Project artist in residency program. 14 Calle Iglesia, Old Town Tubac. Donations Requested. For more information view https://summersoffirebook. blogspot.com and email at lstrader2008@aol.com MAY 14-18—PAPERMAKING PLAYSHOP CAMP WITH SUSAN CORL.—9 A..M. – 4 P.M. Come join Folk Artist Susan Corl for this fun playshop all about handmade paper making from recycled materials, plants and an array of other supplies. All materials provided. Choose one or more days. A Lowe House Project playshop in Old Town Tubac. Overnight accommodations available in Historic Lowe House. (lowehouseproject.com) For more information, fees and pre-registration (required) contact Susan a susancorl@hotmail.com or call 520-394-2926

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By Kathleen Vandervoet

New trails planned for Tubac area

Santa Cruz County Update

Only three miles of new road construction are anticipated, according to a letter from Nogales District Ranger James Copeland. The rest of the track will be on what is termed social trails – trails already used by hikers, birders, bicyclers and others who pass through.

A new recreation area will be opened in northwest Tubac within the next 12 months, but it will be well removed from residential areas and located on National Forest land.

A proposed 28-mile long Tumacácori Red Springs Single-track Trail System for motorized (OHV dirt bike) users, and also for use by mountain bike riders and hikers is planned to be built this year and opened in January 2019.

The project area encompasses approximately 4,800 acres or about 7.5 square miles, located in the Tumacácori Ecosystem Management Area.

The recreation area is budgeted at $275,000 with in-kind contributions from Access will be via National the Forest Service and Forest System Road 684 Trail Riders of Southern in Tubac. That’s known as Above, Friends of the Santa Cruz River carried out a successful cleanup with 136 volunteers Arizona, a non-profit Hunter Access and is off removing two-tons of trash. Image courtesy FOSCR. motorcycle organization, the west Frontage Road Schewel said. just north of Exit 40 (Chavez Siding Road). The trails will be narrow, and not be open to three-wheel or four-wheel off-highway vehicles. According to a map, the trails won’t be in one long vertical stretch but will be in a general north/south layout and will be connected with some east/west or diagonal trails. The proposal calls for a staging area about five miles west of Interstate 19 on Coronado National Forest land. There will be a parking lot, information kiosk, ramadas and picnic tables, but no restrooms, said spokeswoman Heidi Schewel.

River clean up a huge success

Friends of the Santa Cruz River (FOSCR), along with numerous partners, organized a massive river clean up on Jan. 27 which brought out 136 volunteers.

Sherry Sass of Friends of the SC River said, “The payoff was awesome: we collectively removed over 200 tires and two tons of trash—mostly very light plastic; our initial estimate is about 400 contractor trash bags full—from the river environment and into the landfill.

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“This trash will no longer pollute the river's environment and will not be spread further north to sully other locations.”

Partners included the Anza Trail Coalition, five landowners, the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality, Santa Cruz County government, and the Tubac Fire District.

Students from Rio Rico High School’s Interact Club and Nogales High School’s Green Club participated as well.

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WINERY SPRINGS RANCH This gorgeous 2700 sq. ft. 4 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath home has massive beam accents inside & out with tile floors and 10-13 ft ceilings throughout. Unique architectural elements include a Kiva fireplace, built in entertainment wall with niches, hardwood doors with forged hardware, granite kitchen counters, custom cabinetry & Mexican accents. Huge front & rear porches overlook amazing views, a terraced rock walled garden with fruit trees and a huge walled backyard for your dogs to play. The ranch has gently rolling land, ideal for horses, with a live spring creek, tall hardwoods & dramatic cliffs. Owner/ agent has loved living here for 10 years, but is retiring & downsizing. Will carry with good down. $650,000 Call Howard Bach 520-360-0285

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Plans ongoing for fire station dorm

Fire Chief Kevin Keeley said at the Jan. 31 fire board meeting that he continues to work on alternatives for sleeping areas for on-duty firefighters at Tubac Fire Station No. 1. Two small bedrooms opened for use in November were found to be in violation of county law.

They lacked smoke detectors, an opening to the exterior of the building, there was no two-hour firewall separating the sleeping area from the truck bay, no building permit was requested and work wasn’t done by a licensed contractor. Employees are now sleeping in the conference room which has the required exterior openings and smoke detector. He said at a future meeting he’ll present the board with information about “engaging an architect to look at the possibilities for the fire station. They aren’t much.

“Any significant upgrade to that building is going to be incredibly expensive,” he said. “The thing we still aren’t compliant on is the ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act).”

For that, the county building department cited the requirements for ADA van parking, an ADA toilet room, and ADA signage.

Tourism activity added by chamber

The Tubac Chamber of Commerce and other sponsors started a docent-led tour bus program from Tucson and the flyer offers dates such as Feb. 27, March 27 and April 4.

People are invited to buy a ticket that includes transportation, a talk while en-route, stops at the Tumacácori National Historic Park, the Tubac Presidio State Park and Museum, the Tubac Center of the Arts, lunch at Elvira’s restaurant, and a choice between shopping or walking on the Anza Trail with a group leader. Tickets are $90 each. The flyer can be viewed at: http://tubacaz.com/wp-content/uploads/ DestinationTubacFlyer_Final-.pdf

Schadler Coach of Year finalist

Stephen Schadler from Rio Rico High School is a finalist for the National High School Athletic Coaches Association (NHSACA) national coach of the year in the sport of Boys Cross Country.

Eight finalists in this sports category from across the nation will be honored June 27 during the National High School Athletic Coaches Association’s convention at the Ramkota Hotel in Sioux Falls, S.D. The highlight of the banquet will be the naming of the NHSACA national coach of the year in nineteen recognized sports categories.

Schadler, a Tubac resident, was nominated for this national honor by his state’s high school coaches’ association. This selection was based on longevity, service to high school athletics, honors, championship years, and winning percentage.

In addition to volunteering his time as the high school’s boys cross country coach, Schadler serves as Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment for Santa Cruz Valley Unified School District No. 35.

Tubac bank branch closing in April

Commerce Bank of Arizona notified customers that it will close the Tubac branch on April 13. That’s the only bank in the community. The bank branch opened in 2008 in the La Entrada Plaza. The ATM is scheduled to close at the end of June. Alex House, branch manager, said in a phone interview that the bank is still working on potential options to keep the ATM available but details aren’t known yet. Other banks are located about 15 or more miles away, either in Rio Rico or in Green Valley. (For comments or questions, contact Kathleen Vandervoet at kathleenvandervoet@gmail.com) �

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(Above) Tubac School of Fine Art LLC Director, Leslie Miller with her work, photo by Kathleen Vandervoet. (Right images) Photos from the TSFA 's active Facebook feed www.facebook.com/TubacSchoolFineArtLLC which has many class updates, tips, and artist features. (Top) David Simons instructing. (Right, bottom) Rick Wheeler Instructing.

Tubac School of Fine Art art classes are popular with adults

By Kathleen Vandervoet

In 1948, Tubac’s first art school was opened by Dale Nichols. Since then, art classes have been popular in and a new school aims to continue that tradition. Leslie Miller opened the Tubac School of Fine Art in October 2017 and the number of enrolled students has jumped during its first four months to 96. The school offers adults the chance to choose from a wide range of classes and workshops, and students of all ability levels can be accommodated.

Miller said her enthusiasm for the work involved in running the school has come from her love of painting. “I’m passionate about creating art. The idea that I could learn it so quickly, I want to spread that to other people. “There are so many people who want to pursue it once they retire, but then they feel it’s too late. I don’t think that’s true. People think you have to have this innate ability, and I don’t think that’s true either. It’s definitely a learned skill. I love to share that,” she said. There are many local artists who teach during the week, and for three-day weekend workshops, teachers sometimes come from other areas.

Prices are set by the teacher, and the school receives a small commission. Miller said that prices generally average about $15 an hour for instruction.

Located at 4 Calle Iglesias in the charming El Presidito complex of buildings across the street to the north of the Tubac Presidio State Historic Park, the school provides classroom space for up to 10. There’s a room for individual instruction, and a sunny patio with a fountain where students can eat lunch and visit with each other. In an interview, Miller explained that she had been a student at Lou Maestas’ Tubac Art Academy. When he realized he was terminally ill, he asked several of his students to consider carrying on what he had started and Miller was the one who was able to. “I started painting in 2014. It’s been my dream since I was in high school. It’s the only subject I excelled at,” she said. But she didn’t have the opportunity to study. When she and her husband, who is retired, moved to Tubac, she met Maestas.

“He became my close mentor” after she took classes from him. “He was an incredible instructor and very in tune to what artists need for their mental well being and how that evolved in making art.” The art school has a clean, open layout with quality easels and side tables for each student. There is also a Mac computer and large television screen so that teachers can use visual examples to give students inspiration.

The school term is from October to mid-May and the class schedule is available at the website www.tubacschooloffineartllc.com. �

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U pcoming C lasses at the T ubac S chool of F ine A rt Dawn Emerson Pastel Innovations This intensive, fun class is based on the book written by Dawn Emerson, Pastel Innovations. The goal of the class is to show you how versatile the pastel medium is, and to spark your imagination to explore and create rather than copy!February 14,15 &16, 2018 -9:004:00; $425

Dawn Emerson Redefining Drawing A 2-day workshop that presents innovative drawing techniques to encourage you to think about drawing in a whole new way! February 12& 13, 2018 - 9:00-4:00; $295

Turner Vinson Engaging the Landscape-(Studio and Plein Air) Join artist, Turner Vinson, for an exciting three days of landscape painting in Tubac, Arizona. Turner will start off the workshop with two days of in-studio instruction covering every aspect of landscape painting. On the third day, the class will shift to the great outdoors to study and learn directly from nature. Painting on-location is a wonderful experience, but only if you have a firm idea of how landscape painting works. The most rewarding aspect of painting on location is the one on one interaction the artist receives with nature, something a photograph or the studio simply doesn’t offer. In this workshop, Turner will explain

how he approaches each painting and looks for ways he can personally engage with the subject matter. He will focus on how to visualize your painting before you begin and how to move beyond simply copying the landscape in order to create engaging paintings. Turner will do demonstration paintings daily and spend ample time one on one with each student. March 2,3 & 4/2018 9:00-4:00; $375 Joe Anna Arnett Stunning Still Life, Fabulous Flowers The subject of the workshop will be still life and flowers with an emphasis on the guiding principles of creating strong paintings. Preparation before beginning to paint will be emphasized, as well as discussions of composition, warm/cool color theory, value pattern, and color mixing. March 9, 10, &11, 2018- 9:004:00; $375.00 Lauren Mantecon Expressive Painting & Mixed Media Technique This workshop is designed to explore the spaces between Intuition and Intention.

We will will work with idea generating techniques. visualizations in combination with Demos that provide a foundation in mixed media and paint. No experience necessary, just a curious mind. March 16,17 &18, 2018-9:00-4:00 Kath Macaulay Pocket Sketching When we go outdoors 'plein air', you gain the confidence to go anywhere, work in public fearlessly and complete memorable sketches in 25 minutes or less. Perfect for beginners and for professional artists who want portability, speed and no clean-up. Learn enough to play for a lifetime! March 23,24 & 25, 2018 -9:00-4:00; $325.00 Kath Macaulay "Pocket Sketching" When we go outdoors 'plein air', you gain the confidence to go anywhere, work in public fearlessly and complete memorable sketches in 25 minutes or less. Perfect for beginners and for professional artists who want portability, speed and no cleanup. Learn enough to play for a lifetime! March 22,23, 24; 3-day $325

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Tubac Trailer Tether

ou may not have noticed Tubac’s unique trailer park around the corner from the Presidio or know of its unique part of Tubac’s history and character. I am not an expert on trailer parks, but I doubt there could be any as interesting as this little patch of land on Burreul Street in old town.

By Carol St. John

When my husband, Dennis and I first came to town in 1996 we stayed at the The Village Inn. Seduced by the friendly character of Tubac’s community, breathing its intoxicating air and learning its provocative history, we decided to make it our permanent home. With only nine houses for sale, we chose to rent something until we found the perfect place. A two-bedroom trailer was available at the Tubac Tether Trailer Park and, despite my eastern snobbishness about living in a trailer, we moved in.

I found the owner, Dennis Kirzerian, a bell bottomed, long-haired middleaged hippy of Armenian descent, to be an enigma. He was evidently a local fixture, living on the grounds with his own particular trailer. It was known to house a zillion stuffed animals and rather remarkable items from other times and other lives. He was pleasant enough and it wasn’t long before I learned of his many interests and talents.

First, he’s a self-taught naturalist, who knows the names and character of the myriad species of birds that visit the area. It was Dennis K. who introduced me to the pyrrhuloxoia, kingfisher, rufus hummingbird, wrens and great-tailed grackles who occasionally strut around the grounds like hot shots. Second, I learned he’s a music man; one of the founders of the Tubac Singers and an inveterate singer who performed regularly with his friends. I first heard his beautiful tenor singing about the wind they call Maria (Mariah), or it may have been Vincent’s, Starry, Starry Night.

One day he knocked on my door and, instead of demanding the rent, showed me a number of his poems. I was astonished, but should not have been, as everyone I had met in Tubac was multi-talented and interesting, especially this man.

It was Thanksgiving and I was far from my family with no turkey and no pumpkin pie planned. Outside my door I saw a group gathering on the concrete slab in front of the washrooms. The mannequin that someone had lashed to a tree long before I came, was all dressed up-her orange boa and large picture hat were asking for attention. Then I recognized my neighbors and ventured out the door to say hello.

At the well-worn picnic table, I was warmly welcomed by Jane, Virginia, Ruth, Bob and Lyman. Last names didn’t really matter. After I sat down they returned to their vigorous discussion of quantum physics as it related to Buddhism. Huh? Where was I anyway?

It wasn’t long before I discovered who these people were. Virginia Hall was a neighbor, a noted artist who loved the company of the Tether people. Lyman Blackwell was the almost famous inventor of the smoke detector and his trailer was his lab. I learned he was celebrated on the Paul Harvey program, “The Rest of the Story”. Dennis Kizerian had called Harvey and told him about Lyman’s remarkable contributions. Ruth Panini, a Michigander who was a radio announcer in Rogers, Arkansas and a columnist for the local newspaper, was also a walking talking model for southwestern jewelry and fashion. Never did she step out of her aluminum door without looking ready for a fashion shoot. She must have gotten a kick out of living so near Joy Dicker who was a former Dior model and who, from a distance, looked like she was still working.

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Turkey, pie, cranberry sauce to die for, turnips and mashed potatoes were served in the cool November sun. I will never forget that Thanksgiving as I will never forget the Oscar night where we dressed to the nines, laid out a red carpet and some folding chairs, and watched the show from a TV set balanced on web designer, Bob Simmons trailer steps. I do believe we were really cold that night but the camaraderie was worth it.

us often. They were bold and scary, smelly too. I loved their prehistoric looks, the tiny legs, the big heads and the not so cuddly babies that ran after their moms. A horny toad greeted me on my steps one morning, raising his fancy crown to establish his importance. I was impressed. Then I saw a vermillion flycatcher flit from limb to limb leading me as I walked along the river. And the river ran North! I didn’t know they could do that. Nor did I know of wooly spiders, until one showed up on the kitchen ceiling, big as my outstretched hand. Terrified, I called to my husband to save me. He explained it was a wolf spider and a wonderful creature worthy of protection. They’re territorial, he explained so we might at well name him.

In the past, many such characters were drawn to the tether. One was Dale Nichols, a standout in his black coat, beret, and multi-colored ascots. Nichols, now of international repute, offered many tales of life and circumstance and was perhaps the first of Tubac’s prestigious artists who came to visit, stayed to teach, and become part of the legacy of Tubac’s art and artists.

Due to our long transition from life on the ocean to life in the desert, my husband and I stayed at the Tether for many months. It was one of the most extraordinary passages of my life. I would pinch myself walking the dogs in the morning, asking how a girl from Brooklyn could find herself in such an exotic place where the abundant fauna and the peculiar creatures were unnamable and thrilling. Javalina’s visited

“How about Bill?” I asked.

Now I am so adapted to this land and its inhabitants that it serves me well to remember these early times when every day seemed remarkable and I would wake to the adventure of all things new and ancient—the rugged mountains, the amazing ecosystems, the first light on a high ledge, the startling radiance of a red bird, the density of a cloud, the smell of creosote after a rain.

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My curiosity has led me to investigate right here in Tubac. I started with Cheryl Todd, an artist who exudes passion for Tango. Her obsession with tango did not come until later in her 60’s. “I studied and worked hard and have danced in three different ballet companies between ages 20-30. Often people think I had a head start because of ten years of classical ballet. But actually it’s not been that helpful—had to unlearn engrained posture, hip/leg/foot positions. Hard to undo!”

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Cheryl explains, “I think the joy of social tango comes from the tender embrace, and that subtle, nonverbal communication. Observers love the drama and romance of choreographed performed/stage Tango. There are lots of beginning classes around Tucson, Green Valley, and even Tubac. Instructor, Orlando Ortiz, comes down to Tubac at the Community Center on Fridays at 3:30pm.”

rt is passion. Without passion there is no art. It is the fuel that generates the power to transcend art. Passion is trust. Absolute trust. Obstacles large or small are overcome with an intense desire to forge ahead. You just can’t stop!

Asked about how to prepare for the class, attire, and proper foot wear, “In the beginning, any shoes with leather soles that securely hold the foot in place are fine. Sneakers are bad, as it’s hard to pivot the foot on rubber soles. Partners are not necessary—but might be a tad easier in the beginning to have someone with whom to practice. Just show up with an open mind/heart.”

Let’s examine the most amorous dance, one that we equate with romance and sensuality. Visualize Al Pacino in the movie, Scent of a Woman, and imagine how he transports every woman in a quixotic fantasy. The Argentine tango is the epitome of passion in art. For many, tango connotes “not for me” as it seems difficult, too exotic, and provocative. Not too quick because in order for it to make sense in our lives, appreciating or engaging in the art form is another narrative through movement, another way to further making meaning in our lives. Unlike painting or playing an instrument or other solo activity, tango requires pairing up with another person and unified as one.

How can we communicate our thoughts through movement? Who leads and who follows?How can two people communicate with unspoken words and move around with synchronicity, breathing together like two swallows over a dam? Watching tango is art in motion.

Historically, tango dancing was conceived in the outskirts of the port cities of Montevideo, Uruguay and Buenos Aires, Argentina in the late 1800’s. Male immigrants, looking for excitement (because only a few barmaids were available in the bordellos), developed the tango. Disdained by the upper class for changing the folkloric dances into a mating dance, tango is the fusion of African candombe rhythms, the Italian mazurka and the Spanish habanera (think Carmen), created to fulfill the need for men to be caressed. As any avant-garde art, it was a matter of time for tango to normalize in the cognitive level. By the 1940’s, it reached its Golden Age when it became accepted as the dance of courtship by the younger generation. Today, tango is like a meditation for two, with some kind of primordial language in the subconscious realm. It is magical to see two people connect, moving and breathing together to the music. Then a spark! - an emotion arising from the energy that flows between two dancers. That phenomenon is what catapults you to another dimension, the art experience. Not too long ago, I attended a milonga and was mesmerized by the fluid movements the tangueros exhibited on the dance floor. Milonga has many meanings one being a dance event, another is a style of music aka nuevo tango. It is different from tango as it has less pauses, shorter and faster in tempo. It is vals and jazz combined in staccato with an edge.

of understanding.

So I ventured out to snoop with my ego set aside so that I can be free to move with less inhibition. In one hour, I cannot say I learned to dance. However, I gained a few realizations. First, I discovered learning tango technique is learning how to communicate with our bodies. It is movement that employs intuition. Through touch the view extends beyond the self. A nudge or an embrace widens our scope

Second, there’s a connection that starts with a cadence, preparing the mind and body to move with synchronicity until the partner becomes comfortable and is able to move freely. Pauses allow partners to regroup and check for balance. The axis shifts between partners which allows one leg to create elaborate moves.

Third, as in any art form, line and pattern are the basic framework. But for the milonga, the energy is harnessed then tension is released in a syncopated rhythm. To me, its inhale, hold, followed by a long exhale harmonized by a steady pulse in the background. It is breathing with Piazzola’s bandoneon. Last, tango is about effortlessness by not forcing the body to move. Its the paradigm of “no action”, uncontrived and more natural. The smile comes from the joy within.

To continue on requires dedication and practice and how I wish I had the time to pursue another art medium. But for most of us, we can live the tango experience through the expression of others and inspire us to capture and seize the passion. Watching a milonga pas de deux speaks volumes as it has departed from the Fred Astaire/Ginger Rogers tango by a mile. Tango is very much alive in our midst and I have become a huge fan! O-le, ole, ole, ole! “Without the streets or dusks of Buenos Aires, a tango cannot be written.” Jorge Luis Borges

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Actors Tige Reeve, left, Noel Weatherbie, center and Pete Schlitz are performing in “Art,” a Tony-award winning play, at the TCA. Tickets call (520) 398-2371 or visit the website at www.tubacarts.org.

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"ART" this month in Tubac

ubac Civic Theater will present the awardwinning play “Art,” on Feb. 23 at 7:30 p.m. and Feb. 25 at 3 p.m., and Director Polly Schlitz said the audience will “just plain enjoy the comedy of it. It will provoke you to think about art. “Come - you will feel like you’re watching a Broadway show. You will laugh, you will be astonished, because there is a brief brawl. There is an occasional bad word. It’s provocative, and you’ll go for a really fun ride,” Schlitz said.

The experience differs significantly from watching a movie. “There’s nothing better than live theater. The really important component is the audience. Without their energy and responses, you don’t have theater,” she said. “Art,” which won the 1998 Tony award for Best Play, is a French-language play by Yasmina Reza that premiered in 1994 in Paris. The Englishlanguage adaptation, translated by Christopher Hampton, opened in London in 1996. “Art” played on Broadway in New York in 1998-99.

“I saw it when it opened and I never forgot it. I thought it was one of the most tantalizing and smart pieces of writing I’ve seen come down the turnpike in years,” Schlitz said. “It’s very intellectual, and very wordy. There are parts that should make you laugh.”

The comedy, which raises questions about art and friendship, concerns three long-time friends, Serge, Marc, and Yvan. Serge, indulging his penchant for modern art, buys a large, expensive, completely white painting.

Marc is horrified, and their relationship suffers considerable strain as a result of their differing opinions about what constitutes "art." Yvan, caught in the middle of the conflict, tries to please and mollify both of them. The roles are filled by three men who are musicians but not experienced actors, Schlitz said, including Tige Reeve and Pete Schlitz of Tubac and Noel Weatherbie of Nogales. Jeri Hoyle of Tubac is codirector with Schlitz.

The play is part of the Tubac Center of the Arts Performing Arts program and will be performed at the art center. This is the Civic Theater’s second play, following “Love Letters” which was presented last year, Schlitz said. With about 40 years’ experience, Schlitz is a professional actor, director, teacher and acting coach. She earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts in acting from New York University. She’s lived in Tubac 11 years but visited for many years before that because her parents were residents. Her mother, Patty Wilson, still lives in Tubac.

Schlitz encourages anyone who would like to help in this or future productions or is interested in acting to call her at (520) 306-7792. For tickets, which are $30 for art center members and $35 for non-members, visit the center, call (520) 398-2371 or visit the website at www.tubacarts.org. �

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Tubac Historical Society Serves Up Breakfast With

Untold Frontier Tidbits THE TUBAC HISTORICAL SOCIETY WILL HOST “BREAKFAST WITH HISTORY” ON WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 21, at the iconic Cow Palace restaurant in Amado. Breakfast starts at 8:30 a.m., followed by a re-examination of Southern Arizona history entitled: “Contrary History and Frontier Myths” by local history buff Rick Collins.

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Collins is a seasonal National Park Ranger at Tumacacori Mission and a volunteer for the Anza Trail and Tubac Presidio State Park. He served on the council that commemorated the surrender of Geronimo and return of the Chiricahua Apaches to Arizona. Currently he coordinates the Anza Trail Color Guard and assists in preserving and showcasing Spanish Colonial History.

According to Collins: “History tends to be black and white when it hits the printed page, but in actuality there are a lot of grey areas. Often the legends and stories we think we know are not quite the whole story.”

Tickets are only $20 for members, $25 for nonmembers. To reserve your seat at this not-to-bemissed event featuring a hearty breakfast and stimulating talk, call 520-398-2020 or purchase tickets online via Paypal at: www.ths-tubac.org. You can also mail checks to: THS-Feb. 2018 Breakfast, PO Box 3261, Tubac, AZ 85646-3261. Join old and new friends for breakfast and some surprising historical facts!

Tubac Historical Society Brings Fascinating Ghost Town Of Calabasas Back To Life At Annual Picnic

THE TUBAC HISTORICAL SOCIETY’S ANNUAL PICNIC WILL TAKE PLACE AT THE RIO RICO GOLF COURSE, 1123 PENDLETON DRIVE, RIO RICO ON SATURDAY, MARCH 24TH, FROM NOON TO 3 P.M. This location is the site of the once thriving town of Calabasas, formerly a Papago Indian village, then a rugged mining camp before becoming an important railroad terminal know as “the gateway to Mexico.” The Calabasas post office opened in 1866 and closed in 1913 before the location was abandoned.

Historian Dwight Thibodeauxwill be guest speaker. According to Tubac Historical Society President Karen Wilson: “Dwight Thibodeaux is a leading authority on the rich history of Calabasas. He will cover the area from it’s earliest Papago inhabitants to the town’s important connection to ranching and railroading and the location of the Hotel Santa Rita, acclaimed to be the finest hotel between San Francisco and Denver.” Thibodeaux will also lead a tour of the different historical sites on the property. To reserve your place at this once-a-year event featuring a delicious, catered old-fashioned picnic, stimulating historical experience and a chance to meet old friends and make exciting new acquaintances, contact: info@ths-tubac.org. For phone reservations, call: 520-398-2020. Or book online via Paypal at: www.ths-tubac.org.

Prices for this event are $30 for members, $35 for non-members. Revisit the past while enjoying hearty food and drink in the present at the Tubac Historical Society Annual Picnic! Mark your calendar for Saturday, March 24th, 12-3 p.m. at the Rio Rico Golf Course, 1123 Pendleton Drive, Rio Rico. About The Tubac Historical Society: Tubac Historical Society was formally organized in 1967 and today continues to preserve and promote local and southwest history. The Society’s Brownell Research Center and Library is located at the Tubac Community Center, 50 Bridge Rd., Tubac. It’s open 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays or by appointment. For more information, call 520-398-2020 or email: info@ths-tubac.org.

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T h e C o s m o s O v e r T u b ac

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FIRST AND FOREMOST: DID YOU SEE THE SUPERMOON, BLUE MOON, BLOOD RED RISING LUNAR ECLIPSE TO THE EAST? WE HAD QUITE A PARTY AT TENAGRA OBSERVATORY. In my last column, I spoke about Orion the Hunter and how he pushed Taurus the Bull across the winter sky, accompanied by his two dogs, the eye of one being Sirius, the brightest stay in the sky. We saw that many star names are Arabic in origin. And constellation names often have Greek origins. Let's see how other peoples of the world have seen the constellations, especially the Pleides, often known as the Seven Sisters, which is a

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cluster of newborn stars in Taurus the Bull. See the misty shroud around these babies? That is a reflection of light in the gas that was not used in the stars' birth. The gas will fly out into interstellar space and perhaps get another chance to join a nursery. Let’s take a run back through history and the way many peoples saw this grouping of stars. Most around the campfires at night, a shepherd's story or told after a long day in the fields. GREEK - The Pleiads were the seven daughters of Atlas, a Titan who held up the sky, and the Oceanid Pleione, protectress of sailing. The sisters were Maia, Electra, Alcyone, Taygete, Asterope, Celaeno, and Merope. The Pleiades were sometimes said to be nymphs in the train of Artemis. OLD TESTAMENT - The Pleiades are mentioned as ‫ כימה‬Khima three times, always in conjunction with Orion—Amos 5:8; Job 9:9; and Job 38:31. The first two verses are references to their creation, but the third (taken in the context of the following verses) may be more about their ongoing appearance in the night sky. In Job 38:31, the Lord is speaking directly to Job and challenges him, asking if he can bind the chains of the Pleiades—the implication being that Job cannot, but the Lord can. They are known as “kimah” in Jewish culture. VIKINGS - (The biker gang of the North Atlantic.) The Pleiades were Freyja's hens, and their name in many old European languages such as Hungarian compares them to a hen with chicks.

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BRONZE AGE - These people of Europe, such as the Celts (and probably considerably earlier), the Pleiades were associated with mourning and with funerals. It is often associated with All Souls’ Day which became our Halloween. (Boy, did these guys give the Romans a hard time. I stood on Hadrian’s wall, rather Hadrian’s stubble, a vein attempt to keep these vicious warriors out. It is a stuble because most of the stones were taken away to build castles.) INCAN - The Pleiades were associated with abundance because they return to the Southern Hemisphere sky each year at harvest-time. In Quechua, they are called Qullqa (storehouse). AZTEC - The ancient Aztecs of Mexico and Central America based their calendar upon the Pleiades. (They also loved human sacrifice, something that has anthropologists scratching their heads and fighting amongst one another.) BLACKFOOT - They are orphans "Lost Boys" that were not cared for by the people, so they became stars. Sun-Man is angered by the mistreatment of the children and punishes the people with a drought, causing the buffalo to disappear, until the dogs, the only friends of the orphans, intercede on behalf of the people.

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Now on to the mysterious East!

CHINA - In Chinese constellations, they are 昴 mao, the Hairy Head of the white tiger of the West. INDIA - Known as the nakshatra Kṛttikā which in Sanskrit is translated as "the cutters." The Pleiades are called the "star of fire," and their ruling deity is the fire god Agni. It is one of the most prominent of the nakshatra, and is associated with anger and stubbornness. The name of the god Kartikeya means, "him of the Pleiades." INDONESIA - In the island of Java, the asterism is known in Javanese as Lintang Kartika or Gugus Kartika "Kartika cluster," a direct influence from the ancient Hindu Javanese. Influenced by Hinduism, the stars represent the seven princesses, which is represented in the court dance of Bedhaya Ketawang of the royal palaces of Surakarta.

CHEROKEE - A Cherokee myth indicates that seven boys who would not do their ceremonial chores and wanted only to play, ran around and around the ceremonial ball court in a circle, and rose up into the sky. (Interesting that they are boys, yes?) CHEYENNE - "The Girl Who Married a Dog" states that the group of seven stars originated from seven puppies which a Cheyenne chief's daughter gave birth to after mysteriously being visited by a dog in human form to whom she vowed, "Wherever you go, I go". HOPI - The Hopi had a relatively limited star lore but determined the passage of time for nighttime rituals in the winter by observing the Pleiades Tsöösöqam and Orion through a kiva entrance hatch as they passed overhead. The Pleiades were depicted in a mural on one kiva wall. (As an agricultural people, often besieged in cliff dwelling they had more to worry about.) SERI - For the Seri of northwestern Mexico, the Pleiades are seven women who are giving birth. LAKOTA - The Lakota Tribe had a legend that linked the origin of the Pleiades to Devils Tower. The constellation is known as Cmaamc, which is apparently an archaic plural of the noun claim "woman." (If you haven’t been to Devil’s Tower you should go. It was featured in the film “Close Encounters of the Third Kind” which had a cameo that included my professor at Northwestern U., J. Allen Hynek. He is most responsible for the growing belief in aliens doing everything from building the pyramids to inhabiting the inside of Mount Shasta. He was “tolerated” by my alma mater. It was one of those “money” thing, if you get my drift.) NEZ PERCE - Their myth about this constellation mirrors the ancient Greek myth. In the Nez Perce version the Pleiades is also a group of sisters, however, the story itself is somewhat different. One sister falls in love with a man and, following his death, is so absorbed by her own grief that she tells her sisters about him. They mock her and tell her how silly it is of her to feel sad for the human after his death, and she in return keeps her growing sadness to herself, eventually becoming so ashamed and miserable about her own feelings that she pulls the sky over her face like a veil, blocking herself from view. This myth explains why there are only six of the seven stars visible to the naked eye. (Seeing only six instead of seven shows that ancients had very clear skies and sharp vision. Go out and count them. How many do you see?) NAVAJO - In the Navajo creation story, Upward-Reaching Way, dilγéhé was the first constellation placed in the sky by Black God. When Black God entered the hogan of creation, the Pleiades were on his ankle; he stamped his foot and they moved to his knee, then to his ankle, then to his shoulder, and finally to his left temple. The seven stars of dilγéhé are depicted on ceremonial masks of Black God, in sand paintings and on ceremonial gourd rattles. PAWNEE - Again, seven brothers. They observed the seven brothers, as well as Corona Borealis, the Chiefs, through the smoke hole of Pawnee lodges to determine the time of night.

JAPAN - The Pleiades are known as 昴 Subaru, which means "coming together" or cluster in Japanese and have given their name to the car manufacturer whose logo incorporates six stars to represent the five companies that merged into one. Subaru Telescope, located in Mauna Kea Observatory on Hawaii, is also named after the Pleiades. (I have been there! High altitude warning! But I have braved Tibet as well.)

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THAILAND - (My wife, Rachell is Thai, so this one strikes a chord in our home.) In Thailand they are known as RTGS: Dao Luk Kai, ดาวลูกไก่ or the "Chick Stars," from a Thai folk tale. The story tells that a poor elderly couple who lived in a forest had raised a family of chickens: a mother hen and her six (or alternately seven) chicks. One day a monk arrived at the couple's home during his Dhutanga journey. Worried that they had no suitable food to offer him, the elderly couple contemplated cooking the mother hen. The hen overheard the conversation, and rushed back to the coop to say farewell to her children. She told them to take care of themselves, and that her death would repay the kindness of the elderly couple, who had taken care of all of them for so long. As the mother hen's feathers were being burned over a fire, the chicks threw themselves into fire in order to die along with their mother. The deity, impressed by and in remembrance of their love, immortalized the seven chickens as the stars of the Pleiades. In tellings of the story in which there were only six chicks, the mother is included, but often includes only the seven chicks.

AUSTRALIA - Depending on the language group or clan, there are several Aboriginal stories regarding the origins of the Pleiades. Some Indigenous Australian peoples believed the Pleiades was a woman who had been nearly raped by Kidili, the man in the moon. In a legend told by the Wurundjeri people of south-eastern Australia, the Pleiades were represented by the seven Karatgurk sisters. These women were the first to possess the secret of fire and each one carried live coals on the end of her digging stick. Although they refused to share these coals with anybody, they were ultimately tricked into giving up their secret by Crow, who subsequently brought fire to mankind. After this, the Karatgurk sisters were swept into the night sky. Their glowing fire sticks became the bright stars of the Pleiades cluster. HAWAII - There is an analogous holiday in Hawaiʻi known as Makahiki, celebrating the rise of the Pleiades, known as the Makaliʻi. NEW ZEALAND - Occurring June 20 – June 22, the winter solstice Te Maruaroa o Takurua is seen by the New Zealand Māori as the middle of the winter season. It follows directly after the first sighting of the Pleiades, known as Matariki and Puanga/Puaka, Rigel, in the dawn sky, an event which marked the beginning of the New Year and was said to be when the Sun turned from his northern journey with his winter-bride, Sirius, or Takurua and began his journey back to his summer-bride Hine Raumati. (Phew! Is that enough? But here is what I suggest: Go out and have a look at the Pleiades and make up your own origin myth. Those of you who have children or grandchildren use THEIRS. They are the unblemished people among us and unabashed talkers!) You can contact the author at mbs@tenagraobservatories.com �

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Charity Event - St. Francis In The Valley Episcopal Church Home Tour 50th Anniversary - Green Valley, AZ St. Francis In The Valley Episcopal church will celebrate their 50th Anniversary of the Green Valley TOUR OF HOMES EVENT on Friday, March 9, 2018 from 10am to 4pm. (We'd like to Thank Quail Creek for your cooperation and support!) This outstanding TOUR Of HOMES event is sponsored by St. Francis In The Valley Episcopal Church, their largest charity event of the year! All proceeds go to local Charities; Arivaca Boy's Ranch, Valley Assistant Services, Green Valley/Sahuarita Food Bank, St. Andrew's Children's Clinic plus various others too numerous to name. This year an outstanding seven(7) homes will be featured...from southwest design to modern and artistic dĂŠcor. Each home has unique interior design, beautifully featured art and inspirational backyards, some have breath-taking mountain views. Admittance fee will be $25.00. Tickets can be purchased at St. Francis church office, 600 S. La Canada Drive, www.stfrancisgvaz.org, http://stfrancisazdiocese.org, Talents Unlimited Boutique, Green Valley/Sahuarita Chamber of Commerce, The Turquoise Cowgirl and

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(Above, left) Tubac Fire Board members, from left, are Candy Clancy, Mary Dahl, Mike Connelly, Herb Wisdom and Bill Kirkpatrick. They were at a Jan. 31 fire board meeting. (Right, seated center, Fire Disctrict Chief Kevin Keeley. Photos by Kathleen Vandervoet.

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Tubac Fire Chief Kevin Keeley will end a 20-year term on June 30 By Kathleen Vandervoet

five-year contract ends June 30 for Tubac Fire District Chief Kevin Keeley and the governing board voted 3-2 on Jan. 31 not to extend the contract. Keeley has been chief for 20 years, coming to Tubac in 1998 after he retired as an assistant chief in the Tucson Fire Department.

There was no discussion about how to proceed to fill the upcoming vacancy. Keeley’s salary this year is $105,725 and the current budget is $3.3 million.

Keeley and some of the current five board members have been at odds in the past year. At the monthly board meetings, some board members regularly asked for additional information and more substantive financial reports.

Some board members spoke in the past year about their dissatisfaction with some of Keeley’s spending decisions and the way Keeley had set up contracts for purchases and for services.

Several months ago, Keeley approved a small construction project at Fire Station No. 1 on the East Frontage Road in Tubac to remodel the interior to add two small bedrooms for on-duty firefighters. It became known in November that he violated county law by not requesting a building permit and not using a licensed contractor. The Santa Cruz County building inspector said those two rooms violated the county code because they did not have two exits, they lacked smoke detectors, and there was no firewall separation from the equipment bay where fire trucks are kept.

At the January meeting, Keeley said that the fire district is now meeting the building inspector’s requirements and has moved the beds to a conference room area. No firewall has been installed, however. And the station doesn’t comply with some ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) access areas.

The three members who voted to not renew the contract are Chairman Mike Connelly, Clerk Mary Dahl and Treasurer Candy Clancy. Board members who opposed the motion are Herb Wisdom and Bill Kirkpatrick. When the topic came up on the meeting agenda, Connelly said that since Keeley’s contract ends June 30, the board had several options. He said they could: allow the contract to expire as per Section 5 of the contract; pursue contract renewal; pursue a new contract; or change his status to at-will employee.

Connelly then asked for Keeley’s comments. “I personally would like to work two additional years. I think that depending what happens with (the) Rio Rico” Fire District, where there is no permanent chief at this time, that this might be a good time to look at some sort of “blended” administration, he said. The Tubac fire board has not yet discussed during a formal meeting the possibility of having one fire chief for two districts.

Keeley added, “I don’t mind being an at-will employee.” He would have no contract but work until the board decided not to keep him in the position. Board member Mary Dahl said the fire district policy manual states that any employee can be an at-will employee except the fire chief. She said if the board wishes, they could vote on changing that policy.

Board member Clancy said she hopes that there will be discussions scheduled that are open to employees and residents about the attributes and experience of a fire chief they would like to see the board hire. The Tubac Fire District has four fire stations. The fire district includes Tubac, Tumacácori, half of Amado to the Santa Cruz County line, and the north half of Rio Rico on both sides of Interstate 19.

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Tubac Chamber of Commerce's Spring ArtWalk is an event that visitors to explore the local working artist studios and MARCH 10& 11 invites 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM fine art galleries for which Tubac is renowned. Meet the artists and enjoy special exhibits, receptions and art demonstrations.

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The Trees of Tubac The Importance of Trees

Imagine Tubac without trees. None - not a trunk, a branch, nor twig upon which to gaze. Unfathomable perhaps, yet we may sometimes collectively take our formidable friends for granted. They are simply there and, save for seasonal changes, are steadfast over time. Yet, what would Tubac look like, feel like, and be like if there was a total dearth of trees? Given our current drought, as well as the one throttling South Africa, and the looming specter of climate change perhaps we should take a fresh look at these wooden wonders. Certain species present in and near Tubac stand out due to their benefits to wildlife and humans alike, which is precisely why we’ll focus upon them here.

Fremont Cottonwood

Given the fortunate presence of the Santa Cruz River snaking its way through Tubac, the town is endowed with a spectacular, Riparian Gallery Forest. Along the banks grow a number of riparian obligates which are sustained by the perennial flow of water. Topping them all in both height and girth is the daunting Fremont Cottonwood. This fast-growing member of the Willow family dominates the riverine forest to such an extent at times, that merely locating another species of tree may seem task. Often its partner tree is the related Southwestern or Gooding’s Willow, together with which it forms a Cottonwood-Willow Forest. Back in and prior to the 1800’s such riparian forests were much wider spread than today.

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Approximately 90% of such habitat has been destroyed by our overuse of water and modern development, making remnants, such as in Tubac, all the more valuable.

Fremont Cottonwood derives its common name from Colonel John C. Fremont, a western explorer. The Latin name - Populus fremotii, also reflects this historical honoring, while simultaneously referring to “the people’s tree” in its generic title. In 1856 John Fremont became the first Republican candidate for the office of President of the U.S. Ecologically, Fremont Cottonwoods live life in the fast lane, growing with a vigor unrivaled among Arizona trees. Even gargantuan specimens over 4 feet in diameter may be less than 130 years old or so - a rather pedestrian age for trees in general. In addition to the shade that they provide, Cottonwoods also furnish food and homes for a rather broad spectrum of wildlife. Tent Caterpillars sup upon its leaves, while protectively veiled in silk. Endangered Western Yellow-billed Cuckoos in turn consume these hairy caterpillars. Cottonwood-dwelling invertebrates in general provide food for the legions of birds that while migrating through, wintering, or breeding locally partake of its arthropod fare. In February and March look for such species as Yellowrumped Warbler, White-breasted Nuthatch, Hammond’s Flycatcher, and Gila Woodpecker variously plying the leaves, flowers, branches, and bark of Fremont Cottonwood in search of sustenance. Nor are birds the only beneficiaries of this keystone riparian tree, whose mere presence supplies food, homes, shade, and other amenities to a wide range of species. Arizona Gray Squirrels - nearly endemic to our state - often travel through Cottonwoods and frequently live in cavities within this very soft-wooded species. White-throated Woodrats (i.e. Packrats) take up residence in demised specimens whose prostrate hulks furnish perfect nooks within which to patiently assemble their piecemeal abodes. Even fish, such as they are these days in the Santa Cruz River, receive support from Cottonwoods. The shade of these giants along with that from other riparian trees collectively cools the river’s waters, allowing a higher percentage of oxygen to remain dissolved within its liquid confines. More oxygen, more fish. Finally, our own species has learned to employ Fremont Cottonwoods for an impressive array of ethnobotanical uses. Starting from the roots and traveling up….. The Hopi traditionally craft their superb and culturally significant Kachina figures from the roots of Cottonwood. The ultra-light density and eclectic/sometimes human-like forms of the roots greatly aiding in this ancient craft. I have often resorted to the shredded tinder-quality dried inner bark in order to transform a fire-by-friction ember (think hand-drill, bow-drill, and fire-plow) into actual flames. Along these pryomaniacal lines the wood of larger branches or smaller trunks make very serviceable fire-by-friction kits for all of the aforementioned techniques. The outer bark, as it frequently sheds in large slabs from dead specimens supplies a superb shingle material for survival shelters, as well as crude plates. The leaves contain enough salicylic acid to serve as a pain reliever. I have crushed them into a very effective poultice which I applied to my temples. The sticky buds contain natural chemicals, which effectively diminish a sore throat. I once annihilated a bad throat infection within minutes by chewing a lone bud one in the wild. Despite all of these benefits and many which I have omitted due to space constraints, some people have gotten the mistaken notion that

cutting down Cottonwoods will benefit our water supply. This, of course, is ludicrous. Within the last year I have also received several questions regarding the native status of Cottonwoods. They are indeed native and, further, without this species many of our waterways would soon be rendered unrecognizable.

Black Elderberry

Often lurking beneath Cottonwoods is a humbler tree, which has the interesting habit of leafing out in the dead of winter. If you handle its thick leaves (not recommended) and smell your hands, they may well reek of some of the toxins contained within. Cyanide is among these compounds, as are toxic alkaloids. This is Black or Mexican Elderberry - Sambuscus nigra. The generic name may well derive from a Greek root word referring to an ancient, flute-like instrument. Depending upon which botanical authority you heed, this tree has a circumpolar distribution, encompassing parts of North America, Europe, and Asia. For an Elderberry, this species is rather gargantuan. Until I encountered some local specimens my stereotype of an Elderberry tree was that of a glorified large shrub. Some of our Elderberries can approach 30 feet tall with a diameter exceeding 3 feet!

While decidedly a more minor component of our riparian forests, Black Elderberry nonetheless plays a significant role in the ecology of our region. As with

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Cottonwoods, this species has a balsa-like wood density that lends itself to swift decomposition. This results in a plethora of cavities, though on a smaller scale in general than with our first species. I have seen Arizona Gray Squirrels, Ringtails, and other mammals resorting to the confines of a live or dead Elderberry as a secure retreat. Despite their toxins the leaves are greedily consumed by Differential Grasshoppers - a warm season species which itself seems to be toxic. This could be a Monarch-Milkweed type rebooting of phytochemicals. Of course the actual fruits born not only on the tree itself but also adorning its common name constitute the main use of the tree for various species of wildlife. They seem to have coevolved with birds, using them for rapid and effective transport. In Summer and Autumn, when elderberries ripen, look for a wide suite of frugivorous birds seeking their calories. I have seen Band-tailed Pigeons at higher elevations and Phainopeplas lower down feasting upon the fruits. Later, when they expel the digested fruits, still intact seeds may be planted.

In terms of human uses Elderberries also make functional hand-drill and bow-drill fire-by-friction kits, as well as the already aluded-to flutes. The fruits are well known edibles, but must be consumed dried, fermented, and/or cooked. The fresh fruits conversely can be somewhat nauseating.

Littleleaf Paloverde

We’ll end our mini-tour of the trees of Tubac with a species that implicates itself in the shopping district and beyond. This native tree is also heavily landscaped, due to its beauty and low water needs. Little leaf Paloverde is well-named, as the bark is mainly green. This species partly photosynthesizes via its bark, hence both its color and common names - Palo Verde means “green stick” in Spanish. As with Black Elderberry, this is a smaller tree, befitting the edge-of-the-Sonoran-Desert setting of Tubac.

Paloverdes provide a more meager shade, yet still aids wildlife and humans alike seeking respite from our often fierce sun. The yellow flowers are magnets for a good number of our hundreds of native Bee species. Their fragrance and sheer abundance dazzle natives and visitors to our region. Various mammals consume either the soft, fresh seeds or the rock-hard cured ones. Collared Peccaries, our javelina, crunch the otherwise tooth-busting seeds whenever

they can. Kangaroo rats, Pocket Mice, and other rodents make underground caches of the seeds to consume them in relative safety. Meanwhile, birds search the bark and branches looking for an insect meal. Humans have traditionally used Littleleaf Palo Verde for food (the seeds), fuel, and as a shelter component.

Truly trees help to define a place, and Tubac is no exception. If you decide to plant one, please choose a low-water use, native species that benefits not only you, but our broader community of species as well. A treeless Tubac? No thanks!

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Call for Grant Proposals 2018

Tubac Health Care Foundation

The Tubac Health Care Foundation seeks to improve the health of people who live and work in the Tubac area by funding grants to organizations for programs that address that goal, with a particular emphasis on those within our population who have limited access to healthcare. In addition to grants, we provide resource information through free educational seminars and our website.

The THCF is proud to support programs that promote health in our community. In 2016-2017 we worked closely with Mariposa to reestablish our Mariposa Tubac Regional Health Center. In 2017 we supported the Tubac Community Center exercise programs, The Alzheimer’s Association, and the development of our own Neighbors Helping Neighbors program through the Valley Assistance Services in Green Valley. In addition, we are supporting the Rich River Athletic Club to launch a day camp for youth in 2018 to promote healthy exercise. We look forward to new and innovative programs for health and wellness in Tubac. If you or your non-profit organization wants more information about the THCF grant program, the THCF Board of Directors encourages you to contact them. Information about the grant process is on our website, www.tubachealthcarefoundation. org. There is also an extensive list of community resources as well as information on healthy living. Kathleen Fahey

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Born in Washington, DC, Nancy Geddes moved to California when she was an infant. Her parents were Bernard Steinbacher and Alice Tanner Steinbacher.

Nancy Geddes was dearly loved by husband of 49 years, Dave Geddes, daughter Armandee Drew - age 51, son Matthew Geddes - 45, and grandchildren Cameron Geddes-24, Alyssa Drew - 23, and Connor Drew - 22, brothers John Steinbacher of Fallsbrook, California and Jim Steinbacher of Springfield, Oregon. She had a younger sister, Susie Steinbacher, who preceded her in death.

She was most proud of her family and their creative pursuits for she herself was a very creative person. She had an art studio, Nancy Geddes Studio, in Tubac for many years and was filled with an array of art pieces she had created. She delighted in experimenting with a variety of media: acrylic painting, clay, jewelry, and dichroic beads.

After receiving her engineering degree from California State University, Sacramento, she worked as a rocket scientist eventually giving up her career for art. Nancy Geddes will be greatly missed by all those who knew her. Her sweet smile and her generous spirit will be forever etched in our hearts. The family appreciates and is very grateful to all those who sent their condolences and celebrated Nancy’s memorial on February 3, 2018. Photograph by Kathleen Vandervoet

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INTERACT!

FOR SOME RIO RICO HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS THIS WORD MEANS MUCH MORE THAN A WAY TO COMMUNICATE By Duffy Elgart, Tubac Rotary Club President

It’s 8:30 on a Tuesday morning in late January at the Rio Rico High School. More than a thousand students file into classrooms, hurry down hallways, and catch up with one another as they make their way along the open-air promenade connecting the four main quadrants of this expansive campus.

In one classroom at the far end of the promenade a special meeting is underway. It’s special because of the students in the room and the assignment they’ve given themselves: To take a local service project to a global level. There’s much involved in making this happen. It requires a good amount of organization and leadership. It takes time. Energy. Dedication. And, quite possibly, even a bit of luck. But for the three dozen students who are members of the Rio Rico High School Interact Club, it’s also a must-do.

The Interact Club is Rotary International’s service club for young people aged 14 to 18 and its mission is embedded in its name – a combination of the words international and action. For the Rio Rico Interact Club the mission at hand is a community service project that entails collecting used crutches, walkers, canes, wheelchairs and other life-changing mobility devices, which they will then clean, repair and ship to their international Interact Club and Rotary partners in Africa where they will be distributed to those in need.

Working with guidance from their faculty advisor, AP English teacher Loree Johnson, and sponsorship help from both the Tubac and Rio Rico Rotary Club mentors, the Interact students will encourage their friends, neighbors, families and other members of

Members of Rio Rico’s High School Interact Club include (left to right in foreground): Kayla Coronado, treasurer; Jessica Kandikatla, president; Delanie Rendon, and Jessy Alvarez. In background, Interact’s faculty advisor Loree Johnson talks with Interact member Matthew Gray. Image courtesy of the Tubac Rotary Club. the community to participate in the endeavor by donating mobility devices that may once have been needed but which are now gathering dust in a garage or storage area. This kind of project is a great example of community service, and a testament to the enthusiasm, energy and can-do spirit of our young people. Significantly, Interact is also one of the fastest growing programs in Rotary. There are now more than 10,700 Interact clubs in 109 countries, and with more than 200,000 members. But there’s more. Beyond the global initiative, the Rio Rico Interact Club continues to participate in a wide range of community service activities on the local level. The students donate time at the Nogales Crossroads Mission Pasta Kitchen, participate in

the Rotary Youth Leadership Awards program, help local artists set up their booths at this month’s Tubac Festival of the Arts, volunteer help with the Santa Cruz River clean-up projects, attend leadership camps and workshops and lend their help at Amado Youth Center meetings. February on the Rotarian International calendar is designated as World Understanding Month. The organization encourages its members and the clubs they represent to reach across borders and cultures by organizing projects that promote peace and understanding. Certainly, the Rio Rico High School Interact Club embodies all this – and more. For more information about any of Rotary’s programs, contact Patricia Thompson at 520-336-7638.

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Article and Photography by: Hari Rai Khalsa

t’s a beautiful, mild winter day in Tubac, Arizona. The sky is clear; the breeze is slight. At Montessori de Santa Cruz, a small stream of cars begin to roll in and children file out. Excited, they bounce their way inside — all on a Saturday afternoon. Once situated, a group of elementary aged students causally lounge and listen to Myra Killam of An Cailleach Casta Apothecary. Here, she weaves the history and technique of how to make an all natural lip balm, which the school will sell at the Tubac Festival of the Arts.

As melting beeswax then cacao butter fill the air, the children slowly and methodologically prep their table. Now ready, their small hands begin to work with the warm, liquid mixture; each child carefully filling tube after tube. While the children create, they chat with smiles and — at times — laugh so hard they have tears. In the end, they finish over a hundred cappuccino enhanced balms. For over fifteen years, Montessori de Santa Cruz Public Charter School has been an active participant in the annul Tubac Festival of the Arts. Long before the existence of La Entrada de Tubac, students were known to pull red wagons filled with coffee and pastries — for vendors to purchase.

Now, the Montessori school has an established booth on the southeast corner of the school’s campus. Not only do the children help produce the items to sell, students — along with teacher and parent volunteers — welcome festival goers as well as manage the booth itself. This year, the students are proudly selling their all natural, cappuccino lip balm as well as hand-painted eco-friendly tote bags. Furthermore, they will be offering tickets for their Valentine’s Day Raffle, which provides a chance to win a number of goods and services, including a heart necklace, valued at over eight-hundred dollars. Always striving to create a space where creativity, imagination, and collaboration unfold, Montessori de Santa Cruz aims at giving children a universal vision of life. All proceeds from the Tubac Festival of Arts directly support student activities that foster this holistic vision. For Montessori de Santa Cruz enrollment information call 520-398-0536, email mdsc1@ montessoridesantacruz.org or write to PO Box 4706, 18 Calle Baca, Tubac, AZ 85646.

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Tu b a c Vi l l a g e r F e b rua r y 2 0 1 8 awareness of women's issues. The ninety minute presentation will be preceded by complimentary appetizers and an opportunity to participate in a raffle of baskets and other items. Sponsored by the Green Valley American Association of University Women at CPAC, 1250 W. Continental Rd., the doors will open at 1:30 for appetizers and raffle item browsing. The film festival will begin at 2:30 p.m. This year's offering features nine short, poignant, funny and thought provoking films. All net proceeds will benefit AAUW scholarships and philanthropy. Tickets are $25 and available at the Green Valley Chamber of Commerce, 275 W. Continental Rd., Posada Java at 665 S. Park Centre Ave., or call 520-204-6008.

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FEB 14 - AT 7:30 PM - UA PRESENTS AROUND TOWN: RENE MARIÉ - FOX TUCSON THEATRE - SPEND VALENTINE'S DAY WITH RENÉ MARIE, a jazz vocalist who combines an incredible voice and originality with an unabashed spirit. - You can purchase your tickets at Ticketmaster.com, by calling 1-800-745-3000 or in person at the Centennial Hall Box Office. FEB 15 - BORDER COMMUNITY ALLIANCE: NOGALES CROSS BORDER TOUR. Experience first-hand the good news of ciudad fronterizo Nogales, Sonora. 9am-5pm. $70-$90. P.O. Box 1863, Tubac, AZ 85646. (520) 398-3229, www. bordercommunityalliance.org FEB 16 - BORDER COMMUNITY ALLIANCE: MAGDALENA CROSS BORDER TOUR. Non profit tour of the Pueblo Magico & Pilgrimage terminus of Magdalena de Kino, Sonora. 8am-5pm. $80-$100. P.O. Box 1863, Tubac, AZ 85646. (520) 398-3229, www.bordercommunityalliance.org FEB 17TH AT 4 PM ROYAL OPERA HOUSE IN PATAGONIA - RIGOLETTO FREE thanks to Jude and David of Patagonia FEB 17, 1:30 P.M.--LUNAFEST NATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL--COMMUNITY PERFORMANCE AND ART CENTER (CPAC). LUNAFEST, a film festival for, by and about women, offers short films from all over the world focusing on and promoting

FEB 18, 3:00PM- WALTER APARICIO, PIANO AND AMANDA ZORY, SOPRANO AT THE BENDERLY-KENDALL OPERA HOUSE, 344 NAUGLE AVE., PATAGONIA, AZ Bolivian piano music and art songs. For reservations please visit www.scfpapresents.org or call (888) 202-1942 FEBR 19 - PRESIDENTS’ DAY. ALL SCHOOLS AND OFFICES ARE CLOSED. FEBRUARY 21, 2018 - WEDNESDAY - 8:30 AM - COW PALACE RESTAURANT Amado. Tubac Historical Society - Breakfast With History - Speaker Rick Collins, history buff and National Park Ranger speaking on Contrary History and Frontier Myths. Southern Arizona History. Purchase tickets on our website ths-tubac.org, or call 3982020 to reserve. $20.pp members and $25.pp non-members. FEB 22 - BORDER COMMUNITY ALLIANCE: NOGALES CROSS BORDER TOUR. Experience first-hand the good news of ciudad fronterizo Nogales, Sonora. 9am-5pm. $70-$90. P.O. Box 1863, Tubac, AZ 85646. (520) 398-3229, www. bordercommunityalliance.org FEB 23 - RIO RICO HIGH SCHOOL, FESTIVAL CONCERT, RRHS CAFETORIUM, 6-8:00PM - The concert will include our Concert Band, Symphonic Band, Jazz Red, and Jazz Black. We will preview music from our Festival selections. Refreshments will be available for purchase. Admission to the concert is free, though donations are appreciated. FEB 23 - FRESH MAINE LOBSTER AT THE COW PALACE. Make Reservations now 398-8000 FEBRUARY 23 - 10 AM - 2 PM: MADERA CANYON BUTTERFLY FIELD TRIP Beginners are welcome! Experienced members will share their butterfly knowledge with all field trip participants. Our first stop will be the Desert Meadows Community Garden in Green Valley, then up to Proctor Road & maybe higher, depending on temperatures/ weather. We will check Madera Canyon for early season butterflies. Bring lunch, snacks, water, binoculars, personal items; dress for the weather and wear trail footwear. If weather is bad, check the website for updates. For important details, see www.seaba.org

This last September Tubac lost

Dante Sandoval, a member of our art community and friend to many. His gallery at El Presidito, 2 Calle

Iglesia, in Old Town will be closing. However, his work, which features photography of the Southwest,will be offered for a limited time by appointment. Please call 520-262-1444

Tu b a c Vi l l a g e r F e b rua r y 2 0 1 8 FEB 25 - DEMOCRATIC CANDIDATES FOR CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT 2 FORUM -1:30 P.M.-3:00 P.M. - 2055 E. Quail Creek Crossing Blvd., Green Valley - All six currently declared candidates, which includes Matt Heinz, Ann Kirkpatrick, Mary Matiella, Billy Kovacs, Bruce Wheeler, Barbara Sherry; Moderator is Dylan Smith, Editor and Publisher of TucsonSentinel.com - Contact Myra (520)-990-3374 or MyraAnn@ cox.net

MARCH 3 - 2ND ANNUAL SOAZ CULTUREFEST 2018 PRESENTED BY GREATER GREEN VALLEY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION & GVR FOUNDATION FROM 10AM-5PM - Tony Redhouse & 300-Drumming Circle. Nogales High "Mariachi Apaches", Tohono O'odham Nolic Dancers, Michael's Singing Tibetan Bowls GVR West Center, 1111 GVR Drive - Tickets: $10 (12 & Under FREE) 520.625.0288 or www.brownpapertickets.com/event/3221299

FEB 25 AT 3:00 PM - VERDI’S REQUIEM - UA PRESENTS - 888 N Euclid Avenue - Tucson - www.uapresents.org - Verdi’s Requiem fuses his operatic flair with ancient liturgical texts for the Mass of Dead that have been set by countless composers over the centuries. Verdi’s setting stands out as one of the finest, enthralling audiences with its intensely dramatic interpretation. His iconic Dies Irae (Day of Wrath) in particular blazes with fury and terror, replete with thunderbolts from the bass drums. It, along with the opening chorus of Carmina Burana, is among the most recognizable music in the classical genre. Often compared to Brahms’s A German Requiem written five years earlier, Verdi’s masterpiece is a deeply spiritual work, written, according to Verdi’s wife, by a “very doubt- ful believer.” - Verdi Requiem features Grammynominated True Concord and UA’s Arizona Choir, Arianna Zukerman , soprano; Teresa Buchholz, mezzo-soprano; Hugo Vera, tenor; Andrew Stuckey, baritone. - You can purchase your tickets at Ticketmaster.com, by calling 1-800-745-3000 or in person at the Centennial Hall Box Office.

MARCH 8 - LUIS URREA BOOK RELEASE Luis Urrea is a TUCSON FESTIVAL OF BOOKS favorite! Hailed by NPR as a "literary badass" and a "master storyteller with a rock and roll heart," Luis Alberto Urrea is a prolific and acclaimed writer who uses his dual-culture life experiences to explore greater themes of love, loss and triumph. - A 2005 Pulitzer Prize finalist for nonfiction and member of the Latino Literature Hall of Fame, Urrea is the critically acclaimed and best-selling author of 16 books. - His latest book, The House of Broken Angels will be released at a special event on the Thursday before the festival begins — 5:30PM AT THE UA BOOKSTORE LOBBY WHERE FOOD AND BEVERAGES WILL BE SERVED BEFORE MOVING ON TO THE GALLAGHER THEATRE FOR A PRESENTATION AND A QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS SESSION. AT 7:00 PM MR. URREA WILL SIGN COPIES OF HIS NEW BOOK.

FEB 27 - 7 PM: AMAZING ARACHNIDS IN SOUTHERN ARIZONA – Spiders and their relatives have survived 400 million years of a changing planet. Our desert has presented some special challenges, selecting for extraordinary solutions and fantastic creatures. FREE. At Lutheran Church of the Foothills, 5102 North Craycroft Road. SOUTHEAST ARIZONA BUTTERFLY ASSOCIATION has field trips that include locations within one hour of Tubac and monthly presentations.www.seaba.org FEB 27 - SCVUSD NO. 35 GOVERNING BOARD MEETING, 5:00pm, District Office, Board Room - The public is invited to attend the regular bimonthly meeting of the district governing board. MARCH 1, 2018 AT 7:30 PM, FRIDAY, MARCH 2, 2018 AT 7:30 PM AND SATURDAY, MARCH 3 AT 3:00 PM. THEY CALL ME Q - Performances will be at the Invisible Theatre, located at 1400 N. First Avenue (at Drachman), Tucson. - $34. Call Invisible Theatre Box Office at (520) 882-9721 on-line through OvationTix at www.invisibletheatre. com. THEY CALL ME Q is appropriate for mature audiences.

MARCH 9 - ST. FRANCIS IN THE VALLEY EPISCOPAL CHURCH WILL CELEBRATE THEIR 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE GREEN VALLEY TOUR OF HOMES EVENT FROM 10AM TO 4PM - Chauffeured FREE TRANSPORTATION is available for the tour of the 7 outstanding homes. All you have to do is show up at St. Francis In The Valley Episcopal Church, 600 s. La Canada Drive and we'll whisk you off to the 7 homes. - For more information call 520-784-1782 MARCH 10TH, SATURDAY 10 AM - 12PM. ORAL HISTORY WORKSHOP WITH NANCY KRIESKE, CURATOR OF HENRY F. HAUSER MUSEUM, SIERRA VISTA, AZ. LOCATION IS TUBAC COMMUNITY CENTER, 50 BRIDGE ROAD. All welcome. Please sign up by calling the Tubac Historical Society - 520 398-2020 or email us at info@ths-tubac.org

SPECIAL SPEAKER’S BUREAU OPPORTUNITY FOR TUBAC RESIDENTS!

re you part of a community group that meets regularly in Tubac? Do you have any questions about water in your area? Let us help!

EPCOR would like to offer your group the opportunity to have a speaker come to one of your upcoming meetings with a special, personalized talk specifically designed to answer a question of interest. Have you ever wondered: •

How can I conserve water through my landscape?

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What is going on with water in Arizona and my local community?

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How does clean water get to our community?

…or any other question related to water conservation, water resource management, or water resource operations that you might have.

Please email conservation@epcor.com or call 623-445-2416 to schedule logistics Please note that some dates may be unavailable, but we will do our best to accommodate being at your next meeting, upon request.

MARCH 1 - NEW! WILDERNESS SURVIVAL CLASS WITH VINCENT PINTO - TUCSON AUDUBON – Arizona is renowned for harsh environments that can overwhelm even the most experienced outdoor person. What if you got lost? Injured? Had to spend a night or multiple days in the wilderness? If you would like to get empowered with the knowledge to face any of the challenges that nature may throw your way, then join longtime Wilderness Survival Instructor Vincent Pinto for this fun, innovative, and informative in-class session. Registration in the accompanying “Wilderness Survival Field Experience” is highly encouraged to apply your newfound skills, but not required. Cost: Members $35, Nonmembers $45. Limit: 20 participants (for individuals and families with children ages 14 and up) MARCH 2 - SAN CAYETANO, DR. SEUSS/READING UNDER THE STARS, CAFETORIUM, 6:00-7:30PM - Join the San Cayetano family for a celebration of Dr. Seuss. The evening will begin in the cafeteria with a parent-reading from a Dr. Seuss book. Guests are invited to participate in a variety of Dr. Seuss activities, such as hat-making, cat-face-painting, and other crafts. The evening will end with cookies and punch, and star gazing – telescopes provided by the University of Arizona, and former governing board member Brian Vandervoet. The event is free to the public. For more information, contact Roxie Leyva at 520-375-8312. MARCH 3 -NEW! WILDERNESS SURVIVAL FIELD EXPERIENCE WITH VINCENT PINTO - TUCSON AUDUBON This is the field portion of the “Wilderness Survival Class” that will take place at the remote and beautiful 42-acre Raven’s Nest Nature Sanctuary near Patagonia Lake State Park. There you will learn a variety of hands-on survival skills, using only materials gleaned directly from nature. This empowering workshop covers a number of key wilderness survival priorities that will include: shelter-making, fire-making, water finding & purification, wild edible plants, wild medicinal plants, wilderness tools, natural navigation, and more! Organic, homemade lunch and dinner at Raven’s Nest Sanctuary are available for purchase. Cost: Members $65, Nonmembers $75. Limit: 20 participants - Questions? Email lgaines@ tucsonaudubon.org or call/text 488-2868 MARCH 3 - RIO RICO HISTORICAL SOCIETY RUMMAGE SALE FUNDRAISER FROM 8:00 AM-2:30 PM - A rummage sale fundraiser Help clear out your garage & home and help donate your unwanted items to the Rio Rico Historical Society at the same time! No clothes, please. Manny Trujillo is organizing a rummage sale on March 3 as a fundraiser for the Rio Rico Historical Society at the Park-and-Ride lot in the Rio Rico Plaza. Please contact Manny if you would like to help or to contribute unneeded items: email: trujillo_fam@hotmail.com or call 520-980-7998 or 520-2873357 - www.RioRicoHistoricalSociety.org/events.html

FEATURING: Jarabe Mexicano . Tony Redhouse & 300-Drumming Circle Nogales High "Mariachi Apaches" . Tohono O'odham Nolic Dancers Michael's Singing Tibetan Bowls

Tu b a c Vi l l a g e r F e b rua r y 2 0 1 8 MARCH 12-16 - SCVUSD #35 SPRING BREAK – No Classes. District Office is open. MARCH 13-18, 2018 • RODGERS & HAMMERSTEIN'S THE KING AND I CENTENNIAL HALl - 8 performances only! - The 2015 Tony Award®-winner for Best Musical Revival, THE KING AND I, will soon be “getting to know you,”Tucson. The Rodgers & Hammerstein classic, directed by Bartlet Sher, is set in 1860’s Bangkok. It tells the story of the unconventional and tempestuous relationship that develops between the King of Siam and the British schoolteacher he brought in to teach his many wives and children.

MARCH 10 - RIO RICO HISTORY MUSEUM GRAND OPENING & RIBBON CUTTING CEREMONY FROM 11 AM-12 PM - Rio Rico Plaza at 1060 Yavapai Drive Suite 7 in Rio Rico - The Grand Opening ceremony will occur between 11 a.m. and 12 p.m. and will include: - Opening remarks by museum founder and master of ceremonies, Dwight Thibodeaux - Remarks by special VIP guests to be announced later - Ribbon cutting ceremony to open the front door to Rio Rico's 1st museum - Free posters while supplies last - Individual museum tours by docents for each "era" of Rio Rico's rich history - Be one of the first people "to buy a ticket to the past" to Rio Rico's rich history on display in Rio Rico's first museum. Suggested donations for admission: Members: Free! Seniors/ Military/Students: $2 Adults: $3 MARCH 10 & 11: SHOW RECEPTION AND ARTIST DEMONSTRATION. PLEASE JOIN BIG HORN GALLERIES DURING THE TUBAC SPRING ART WALK FOR A RECEPTION AND ARTIST DEMONSTRATION CELEBRATING THE GRAND OPENING OF OUR NEW LOCATION IN TUBAC. Stop by and see our new location and help us celebrate on Saturday and Sunday, March 10 - 11, from 11am - 4pm both days. The show will feature new works from many of our artists as well as artist demonstrations. Big Horn Galleries is now located in La Entrada de Tubac, Building K (just off Calle Baca and behind Tumacookery). 520-398-9209. MARCH 10 - NEW! BASIC ANIMAL TRACKING FIELD CLASS WITH KEVIN HANSEN - TUCSON AUDUBON - Discover the art of animal tracking and better understand our wild neighbors! The act of tracking animals connects us to our distant ancestors and may have helped us become who we are as modern humans. Long-time naturalist educator Kevin Hansen will teach you that tracking is a practice that includes looking at many different elements in the landscape, including footprints, trails, beds, feeding sign, scat, scrapes, feathers and kill sites. Cost $35 members, $45 non-members. Limited to 12 participants ages 12 and up - Questions? Email lgaines@tucsonaudubon. org or call/text 488-2868 MARCH 10 - DEGRAZIA SPANISH GUITAR BAND 7:30PM - Ages 18 & up - $15 advance / $20 day of show (reduced rates for youth) - Domingo DeGrazia, son of famed painter, Ted DeGrazia, performs his artistry in music. Sea of Glass Center for the Arts, 330 E. 7th Street, Tucson, AZ. For info & directions – http://theseaofglass.org or (520) 398-2542 MARCH 11 - QUAIL CREEK KINO LECTURE NUMBER ONE FOLLOW UP - For those of you lucky enough to attend QC’s October Lecture, “An Expert Explains Navajo Rugs,” you have another opportunity to learn from expert Steve Getzwiller. STEVE AND GAIL GETZWILLER will open their Nizhoni Ranch Gallery from 11am-3pm for their current show “TIMELESS TREASURES OF TWO GREY HILLS.” The Open House will feature Master Navajo Weaver Elsie Bia at the loom. In addition, Elsie’s 11 year old granddaughter Natalie Tso will be weaving her first rug. At 12 noon, Steve Getzwiller will do a walk through the gallery talk about the Two Grey Hills rugs on display. If you are interested in attending the Open House, please call to reserve your spot (520-455-5020). Nizhoni Ranch Gallery is located in Sonoita, about one hour’s scenic drive from Quail Creek. This invitation is open to residents of the greater Tucson area. If you have further questions, contact lecture series chair, Jean Tittle 269-547-7979 tittlelady@aol.com. MARCH 12 - AMERICAN TURQUOISE: COLLECTING WITH CONFIDENCE 7-8PM - Madera Clubhouse Ballroom (QC Education Committee Final Kino Lecture of the 1017-18 Season)

MARCH 13-18 - RODGERS & HAMMERSTEIN'S - THE KING AND I • CENTENNIAL HALL - 8 performances only! - The 2015 Tony Award®-winner for Best Musical Revival, THE KING AND I, will soon be “getting to know you,”Tucson. The Rodgers & Hammerstein classic, directed by Bartlet Sher, is set in 1860’s Bangkok. It tells the story of the unconventional and tempestuous relationship that develops between the King of Siam and the British schoolteacher he brought in to teach his many wives and children. MARCH 17 - "GIMME SHELTER" - 9TH ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT IN SUPPORT OF THE SANTA CRUZ HUMANE SOCIETY AT KINO SPRINGS GOLF RESORT. Sign up by March 5, 2018. It will be a day of "Playing the Green", "Wearing the Green", "Giving the Green". Cost - $90 - includes fees/cart/ lunch. Tee time 9am - 4 person scramble. Come, have fun and help the shelter animals. Watch for additional information. Contact Sue Rogers (520) 631-9093 or Francine Manspeaker (520) 979-0300. MARCH 19 - THE GREEN VALLEY COMMUNITY CHORUS PRESENTS “AMERICANA” ON AT 7:30PM, AND ON TUESDAY, MARCH 20, 2:30PM, at Valley Presbysterian Church, 2800 S Camino del Sol, Green Valley. Tickets are $15 and can be obtained from chorus members, at the door, and also from American Hair Family Cutters(Sahuarita), Creative Edges(Duval Road), Donna's Salon(Tubac),GV/Sahuarita Chamber of Commerce(Presidio Point), Green Valley Books(LaCanada), Nancy Pantz(Continental Plaza), The Book Shop(Green Valley Village) Info: 399-3261 or www.gcommunitychorus.org. MARCH 23 - RIO RICO HIGH SCHOOL SPRING FLING, 2:30-7:00PM, RRHS ATHLETIC FIELD - Enjoy the fun, games, activities and festival food at the “Spring Fling 2018” carnival. Support district schools by bringing friends and family to this annual day of festivities for adults and kids of all ages. Wristbands (tickets) may be purchased in advance at the RRHS Bookstore for $15, or at the door for $20, for unlimited access to inflatables. Tickets for food and activities will be $.25 each. For more information, contact Marinez Alvarez at 520-375-8733. March 24th - The Tubac Historical Society’s annual picnic will take place at the Rio Rico Golf Course, from noon to 3 p.m. - 1123 Pendleton Drive, Rio Rico MARCH 24 AND 26 - RIO RICO HIGH SCHOOL THEATRE DEPARTMENT, LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS, MARCH 24 (2:30 P.M.) AND MARCH 26 (6:30 P.M.), RRHS CAFETORIUM - Join us for the first full length musical in the high school’s history, Little Shop of Horrors. When the socially awkward floral shop clerk, Seymour, finds a bizarre new plant after a solar eclipse, he and his colleagues quickly discover that this oddlooking seedling may be the key to restore revenue into their floundering Skid Row flower shop. As the shop grows so does the magnificent plant, Audrey II, into a carnivorous alien with the desire to take over the world. Faced with the trials of love, honesty, and clear understanding Seymour must decide to be foe or friend. - Star performers include students Ivan Solis as Seymour, Samantha Beemer as Audrey, and Chantel Guzman as Audrey II. The production will be directed by Joseph Ellison with Assistant Direction by Marysela Alvarez; Choreography by Leslie Encinas; Musical Direction under Aimee Cadena and Quinn O'Donnell; and instrumental performances from members of the Hawk Bands. Tickets are $5.00 for students, $8.00 for general admission, and will be available at the door 40 minutes before performance time or purchased at the Rio Rico High School Bookstore starting early February. For more information, visit sites. google.com/scv35.org/rrhstheatre

MARCH 24-EQUINE VOICES RESCUE & SANCTUARY ANNUAL SPRING OPEN HOUSE. EVENT IS FROM 11:00 TO 3:00 at the Sanctuary located at 1624 W Dove Way in Amado, AZ. Fun family event features music, food, local vendors and non-profit groups, equine and volunteer demonstrations, ranch tours, a 50-50 raffle, and a Beer and Wine Corral. Suggested donation is $5.00 per adult; under 18 are free. For more information go to www.equinevoices.org or call April at 520-398-2814 or email april@equinevoices.org. NOTE: for the safety of horses and humans, only Service Animals will be allowed. MARCH 27 - SCVUSD NO. 35 GOVERNING BOARD MEETING, 5:00PM, District Office, Board Room - The public is invited to attend the regular bimonthly meeting of the district governing board. MARCH 28 - 5TH ANNUAL 2017 FUTURE CHEFS CHALLENGE, 2:30-5:00PM, Calabasas Multipurpose Room - Join us for the judging and awards ceremony for the 5th Annual 2018 Future Chefs Challenge! Sodexo created this initiative to get students thinking about making healthy food choices while also encouraging them to get active and creative in the kitchen. SCVUSD students are joining nearly 2,500 other students nationally in this fun and educational challenge. Twelve SCVUSD elementary finalists will prepare and present their creations before being assessed on criteria including originality, taste, ease of presentation, kid friendliness and use of healthy ingredients. Bonus points will be awarded for the use of local ingredients. APRIL 1 - THE CHURCH AT TUBAC WILL HOLD EASTER SUNDAY SERVICES AT 8:30AM & 11:00AM. You are invited to come and worship with us at 2204 W Frontage Rd. in Tubac. For more information or directions, please call 520 398-2325. APRIL 8 - 5-8 PM - THE 16TH ANNUAL TASTE OF TUBAC - Hosted by the Tubac Rotary Club at the Tubac Golf Resort and Spa, this popular fund-raiser benefits a great number of local organizations. Come enjoy a celebration of fine wine and savory food provided by some of the area's best restaurants. A silent auction and plenty of dancing to Wildfire's classic rock and country music add to the fun. Advance sale tickets only at $60 per person, or two for $115. Available starting Feb. 1 from Donna's Salon, Jane's Attic, Tumacookery, Tubac Golf Resort and the Green Valley Chamber of Commerce. A limited number of reserved tables for 10 are also available for an additional $100 per table. Call 520-336-7638 or email tasteoftubac@gmail.com. SUNDAY, APRIL 8, 2017 -1:00 PM - BALLET IN BLOOM - A Garden Event - Skyline Country Club - 5200 E. St. Andrews Dr. - Ballet in Bloom is a delightful art and gardenthemed fundraiser featuring garden items, art, dance, music, and food to benefit Ballet Tucson. An exciting gathering for art lovers, event planners, and garden enthusiasts of every kind. - Festivities Include: A silent auction of one-of-a-kind works by local artists, house and garden goods, jewelry, and garden art. - "Mystery gift boxes" available for purchase. - Live musical entertainment. - The Waltz of the Garden Fairies ballet performance by Ballet Tucson's talented professional dancers. - Live demonstrations from renowned Event Planner Rackel Gelson. - Exclusively designed event signature cocktails and mixology tasting by Three Wells Distilling Company. All proceeds will benefit Ballet Tucson, a not-for-profit organization with 501(c)(3) status under the U.S. Tax Code; our Tax Identification Number is 86-0557264. - Tickets: $65.00 per person - $40.00 for children under 12 - For reservations, call Ballet Tucson at 520.903.1445 Calendar listings are welcome from advertisers , government agencies and non-profit, public events. PLEASE FORMAT: DATE, TIME, EVENT, DETAILS, CONTACT INFO Repeat contact info on repeat entries and renew event listing each month. You really wouldn't believe how helpful just a little formatting information on your end is... Send to editor@tubacvillager.com or mail to PO Box 4018, Tubac, AZ 85646

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TUMACÁCORI MISSION CHURCH AND GROUNDS - DAILY, 11:00 A.M. & 2:00 P.M., 45 MINUTES -THROUGH MARCH - Tours may also be available at other times of the day and year. Call ahead or inquire at the visitor center. Tours begin in the visitor center garden. Recorrido Guiado en Español - Explora la historia de la misión y sus habitantes con un guía. Para programar una experiencia guiada llame o pregunte con anticipación al centro de visitantes. CALABAZAS AND GUEVAVI MISSIONS - 2ND AND 4TH SATURDAYS, 9:00 A.M. - 1:00 P.M. - THROUGH MARCH - These ruins, normally closed to the public, can be visited via special guided van and walking tours. Tours begin from the Tumacácori visitor center. Note: This tour is not wheelchair accessible. Participants must be able to climb into and out of a passenger van and walk up hills on unimproved trails. $25 per person, RESERVATIONS REQUIRED at www.recreation.gov.

Guided Walks ANZA TRAIL HIKE: TUBAC TO TUMACÁCORI 1ST AND 3RD SATURDAYS, 9:00 A.M. - 1:00 P.M. -THROUGH MARCH - Rangerguided walk through nature and history along the Anza Trail. Meet at Tumacácori, ride the shuttle to Tubac, hike 4 miles oneway back to the mission. Bring layers, water, snacks, and footwear for all trail conditions.

Bird Walk

SATURDAYS AT 8:30 A.M. JANUARY & FEBRUARY, 2ND AND 4TH SATURDAYS MARCH & APRIL (STARTING AT 8:00 A.M.), weekly Remain with the guide as long as you like, up to 3 hours or as long as birds are active. Walking takes place on and off trail in varied habitats. Wear comfortable walking shoes, bring water. Binoculars available for loan.

Historic Craft

DEMONSTRATIONS - THROUGH APRIL, THURSDAY THROUGH MONDAY - 10:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M. Artisans demonstrate traditional crafts on the mission grounds. May include tortilla making, paper flowers, pottery, O’odham basket weaving, or other art forms.

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NEW: 1ST AND 3RD SUNDAYS, 10:00 A.M. - 3:00 P.M. - THROUGH APRIL The Tumacácori Table is set. Thematic dishes from Tumacácori's long history will be baked, stewed, fried, and simmered.

Extended Hours

FRIDAY, MARCH 2, 2018; THURSDAY, MARCH 22, 2018 - Experience the Night (park open until 8:30 p.m.); Friday, February 16, 2018 (starry sky); Optional program begins at 6:30 p.m.

February

PARK-TO-PARK HIKE: WILDLIFE WATCHERS - SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2018 8:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M. - Admission is free - Explore habitats and wildlife along the Santa Cruz River between Tumacácori and Tubac, then catch the free shuttle back to your starting point. YAQUI SEMANA SANTA - SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2018 1:00 P.M. - 3:00 P.M. Explore Yaqui culture throught the ritual, theater, and persistence of semana santa ceremonies.

March

O'ODHAM TASH (O'ODHAM DAY) - SUNDAY, MARCH 4, 2018 10:00 A.M. - 1:00 P.M. - Art, music, crafts, and heritage. Celebrate the original residents of Tumacácori.

April

FAMILY SLEEPOVER: A NIGHT AT THE MISSION IN 1917 APRIL 7, 2018 SATURDAY 5:00 P.M. THROUGH SUNDAY 8:00 A.M. The year is 1917. Spend the night as caretakers of the ruined Tumacácori Mission church. Traditional cowboy dinner, s'mores, music, and light breakfast included. $20 per adult, $10 per child, RESERVATIONS REQUIRED at www.recreation.gov

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Junior Ranger Day

SATURDAY, APRIL 21, 2018 10:00 A.M. - 1:00 P.M. - Admission is free - Kick off National Park Week with youngsters. All ages welcome to enjoy a day of play.

Park-to-Park Hike: Park Rx Day

SUNDAY, APRIL 29, 2018 8:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M. Admission is free - Get outside and hike the Anza Trail between Tumacácori and Tubac to earn your "I Hike for Health" pin. Catch the free shuttle back to to your starting point.

For more information, call 520-377-5060 nps.gov/tuma

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Bat Night

TUESDAY, APRIL 17, 2018 7:00 P.M. - 8:30 P.M. - Meet bats, bat scientists, and other bat fans while learning how these creatures impact your life every day.

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ebruary, a short month . . . another constriction of our time. We have five minutes and then another five and it still not enough time, to get it, to allow ourselves the depth of self-study. Time is a constraint we need in order to measure our being here. It is useful in many ways and gets in our way quite often. In the measurement, we all have 24 hours every day, it is the same for everyone. No one is shorted. How we act and use those 24 hours is the basis for making each minute full and as complete as we can. The practice of yoga is an expansion of breath and body and along with that . . . time. It is one place where we have a chance to experience ourselves in the present moment. If we confront our aliveness and enjoy its bombardment of senses, the underlying reality of life clears, surrounds us and slows down each second. In order to be able to manage the onslaught of our sensory experiences, especially in the world today, we must be not only awakened but grounded. Steady feet on the mat in a pose called “mountain,” Tadasana is the beginning of yoga asana practice. Why do I return to the physical movement? Because our actions are physical, and our body is associated with our emotional responses. Being conscious in our body is a connection to the amount of energy within ourselves and around us. My approach to yoga has always come from the tantric teachings. Tantra is a Sanskrit word that is divided by the root tan, which means to extend, spread, shine, and tra which can be translated as technique. Then take yoga which is a way of “hooking things together.” Yoga can also be a “junction” where something is connected. Tantra is also thought of as a loom where something is woven together to create a wholeness. Connecting through yoga by spreading our arms and reaching for sky while grounded is a great extension of our being into space along with a hugging of the ground. It is also a foundational or beginning asana, “raised hands pose,” urdhva hastasana. In this position we are conduit between earth and sky. If we are that powerful we should be able to manage the wealth of time we have every day. The work is to jump in to the huge and diverse range of human experience and embrace and savor it. Spirit and flesh are all integrated. We are humans on earth. There is no need to elevate ourselves above that (as in some yoga traditions) but meet the totality of ourselves with curiosity and joy. Most yogic teachings remind us of what we already know or deep down realize what is true. It is all a reminder to pay attention to our own rhythm and how it weaves and meets nature. The weaving (loom) is our breath and essence intertwined with all the elements. When a binding knot appears in some form, we can find strength in breath, senses, and then measure our time through it to end up flowing again. We are changed, we are different, but we are all the same. We face ourselves on the mat and our tangles and ease. We can learn how physical emotions really are. We must remember we are not measured by what we cannot do. If I chose to think my ability as a yogi was how well I do a particular pose, I might believe myself a failure. I am not that. I am steady in my reality. I show up. I practice. I understand that some days are woven unevenly and some smooth. There is plenty of opportunities to do a yoga practice even in the constraints of the hours we move through. The place on the mat is like the Arctic tundra – vast and infinite. Time is precious, stop worrying that there is not enough, simply practice. Kathy Edds teaches yoga at The Tubac Healing Arts Center www.tubachealingarts.com

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s I am walking outside to get the day's paper, I look up into the still dark sky and locate the Big Dipper, Orion has already set. It is quiet, dark and still at that hour.

To my great delight I see a falling star and then I hear our resident owl hoot. What a grand way to start the day. My whole family, brother and sisterin-law too, was out the morning of the Super Blood Blue Moon. We all stood in the street with a hot cup of coffee and patted ourselves on the back for getting up at that early hour and seeing one of the great events in our little spot in this vast universe. The dogs were with us as was our neighbor. We had a little party at 5AM! What fun! I've mentioned over and over about how lucky

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we are to live in this amazing Santa Cruz County. The dark skies in which we can see the Milky Way. Our bird and animal life, mountains, superb weather, hiking trails, proximity to our wonderful neighbors to the south. All these things make living here.... ideal. There is one more huge plus in living here - we have our own truly talented, wellknown, smart as a whip, Frances Causey, documentary filmmaker extraordinaire.

Frances lives in Tubac with her life-partner, Cathy Marrero, a local realtor. They have made their home here since 2005. Frances, a daughter of the South, North Carolina and Tennessee, and Cathy of Long Island, New York. These two women are such fun, they are very community-minded and are pet lovers of the first degree.

Frances began her career at CNN, back when journalism was first and foremost where we received our news. She 'cut her teeth' in journalism working there for 13 years. She says that she is a filmmaker before a journalist and a journalist before an activist. At her core, she is a historian and a fighter of and for social justice. She is all of this and she does a righteous job. If you look at the list of films that she has made, you will see a thread of compassion and intellect that leads us, the viewer, to an eventual realization of where we are in our world today. Frances consumes knowledge like air. She studies the past in depth and is able to make her films resonate with all of us through her total knowledge of her subject. She has long been an advocate of the underdog, the less fortunate, and cultures that have been historically deceived.

Her movie "Heist: Who Stole the American Dream?" is about the collapse of our economy and how the middle-class has suffered at the hands of big corporations. Her short film, "Ours is the Land" was filmed at the invitation of the Tohono O'odham people. They wanted Frances to tell the world how the allowing of the Rosemont Copper Mine in the Santa Ritas

Mountains would affect the people and their connection to the land. Her latest film, "The Long Shadow" is about her journey through her own past and finding some uncomfortable truths as she traces slavery's history from our nation's beginning and its ties to racism today. This film was selected to be shown at the Mill Valley Film Festival in California and is now showing at the Oxford Mississippi Film Festival this week.

A SHOWING OF "THE LONG SHADOW" WILL BE PRESENTED AT THE HISTORIC KENYON RANCH ON MARCH 18, 2018.

Frances has generously allowed the Tubac Regional Neighbors Helping Neighbors program to have a screening of her film and she will be available for a question and answer period right after the showing. There will also be a rare guided tour of the Kenyon Ranch, a chance to see the casitas, pool and amazing historic photos of this special place in our community. Wine and cheese will be served. This will be a spectacular Sunday afternoon. The fundraiser will be from 2-5pm and tickets are $35.00 each, with ALL proceeds going the TRNHN program. Ticket sales will begin on February 19th. Please come and join us for a really enjoyable time at this lovely Santa Cruz County treasure.

(Left) Super Blood Blue Moon eclipse over the Tumacacori Mountains at dawn by Joseph Birkett

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