Tubac Villager March 2017

Vol Xi1i No 4

March 2017

MIKE CONNELLY 520.268.2288 michael.connelly@russlyon.com

137 Bridge Road, Tubac, AZ

This elegant private estate on over 13 acres near the heart of Tubac is truly exceptional. A 4200 square foot main house with a separate 1685 square foot guest house provide plenty of room for family and friends. There are 5 bedrooms ,4 full baths, and 2 half baths within the two residences. A tranquil ambience flows in a large walled courtyard with pool and covered veranda seating. Cantera flooring inside and out coupled with old world detail and craftsmanship give this house indoor/outdoor living at it’s best. The privacy and acreage give you options for horse property, extra parking of recreational vehicles, separate outdoor buildings, or whatever other space needs you might have. Please call Mike Connelly 520-268-2288 for a showing by appointment.

217 Circulo Veranera, Tubac, AZ - UNDER CONTRACT, ACCEPTING BACKUP OFFERS

Golf course living at it’s finest in this 2900 square foot home located on the first fairway of the Tubac Anza course. Marble flooring, slab granite, and Viking and Subzero appliances define this high end custom home. The main house has 2 bedrooms with ensuite baths, a powder room, formal dining room, large laundry, office, living room, and a kitchen with breakfast nook. The separate casita is spacious with double sinks in the bath, granite coffee bar with sink and refrigerator, entertainment armoire, fireplace and enough room for a king bed with seating. A staircase to the observation deck provides panoramic views of the mountains and surrounding area. This house is fully furnished and decorated and all is available for separate purchase. Please call Mike Connelly 520-268-2288 for a tour.

Phone: (520) 398-2506 · Fax: (520) 398-2407 · Toll Free: (800) 700-2506 E-mail: tubac@russlyon.com

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By Kathleen Vandervoet

Santa Cruz County Update

Taxes eliminated for some Rio Rico lots

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'The Villager is made available in racks and at businesses throughout the Santa Cruz Valley and also made available at public libraries in Arivaca, Green Valley, Nogales, Rio Rico and numerous Tucson Libraries and businesses.

March 2017 Tubac Villager printed 7,000 copies.

The Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors voted 3-0 on Feb. 15 to abate current and past due taxes and remove tax liens on 1,375 vacant lots in Rio Rico, bringing to a conclusion a complex situation that spanned 16 years or longer.

That means taxes won’t be paid to the county, the Tubac Fire District, the Rio Rico Fire District and Santa Cruz Valley Unified School District 35.

Physician now at Tubac Health Center

The response of the Tubac community and surrounding areas has been exceptional since Mariposa Community Health Center reopened the Tubac Regional Health Center in the spring of 2016.

Last fall, the hours of the center were increased from three days each week to five with Terry Colunga, FNP (Family Nurse Practitioner), at the location full-time.

To further support the community needs, Mariposa has announced the addition of Rosa Machado, MD, one The lots, created by the day each week, to support developer of Rio Rico in Dr. Rosa I. Machado, image courtesy the growing demand. Dr. the 1960s, cannot have Machado joined Mariposa in Mariposa Community Health Center. houses built on them December after completing because they’re in the her Family Medicine flood plain or flood way, said Supervisor Chairman Residency in Dallas, Texas.

Manuel Ruiz.

Santa Cruz County is not new to Dr. Machado, When asked, Ruiz said he didn’t know how much money was involved as a result of the board’s vote.

Following the meeting, County Manager Jennifer St. John said it could be somewhere in the area of $6 million but that much more data collection is still needed by County Treasurer Liz Gutfahr.

The owners of the 1,375 lots, Vatere LLC, and their predecessors have failed to pay the taxes in 16 years, and the local fire and school groups were not counting on having the money in current budgets.

Ruiz said that through negotiations, it’s expected that Vatere will transfer the vacant land to the county through quit claim deeds. The county can add the land to its open space areas. The transaction may also help to provide lower flood insurance premiums for some Rio Rico residences.

It also will save the county more than $37,000 a year because of the legal requirement to annually publish the delinquent tax rolls, Ruiz said. The publication will be smaller with the removal of those lots.

He said there are another 1,300 vacant lots, more or less, which should have a similar action taken at a future date.

she was raised in Nogales, leaving only to complete her education. When Dr. Machado is not in Tubac, she can be seen at Mariposa’s Nogales location. Appointments can be made for either location by calling (520) 281-1550.

Non-profits gain at Festival

The annual Tubac Festival of the Arts, which was Feb. 8-12, is a fun place to shop and walk through.

It undeniably helps the local economy, and also is a great source of revenue for non-profit groups whose volunteer members operate parking lots around the village. The parking lots are on privately-owned land whose owners support the missions of the non-profits.

This year the groups who staffed the parking lots, which charge $8 a car, included: St. Ann’s Catholic Church, Montessori de Santa Cruz School, Tubac Presidio State Historic Park, the

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Library volunteer

educational foundation for Santa Cruz Valley Unified School District 35, the Anza Trail Coalition and Soulistic Hospice, according to Angela Kirkner, director of the Tubac Chamber of Commerce.

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After more than 25 years as a volunteer at the Tubac branch of the Nogales-Santa Cruz County Public Library, volunteer Margaret Robertson has retired due to health reasons.

The chamber receives 15 percent of the total raised by the groups. Kirkner said that amount wasn’t available by press deadline.

She and her late husband moved to Tubac in 1989 and she has volunteered since that time. The library was first in a real estate office building at the village entrance, and later in a plaza where the store “Mirage and Bird” is now located.

Health inspector added

The Santa Cruz County Health Department inspects all restaurants and food service locations, along with septic tank installations. An additional sanitarian, qualified to do the inspections, was added to the department in December 2016.

The library has been at the Tubac Community Center, 50 Bridge Rd., since 1999.

Robertson plans to continue her weekly volunteering in the gift shop at the Tubac Center of the Arts, she said.

Jeff Terrell, health department director, said, there After more than 25 years as a volunteer at are now three sanitarians in the field as well as the Tubac branch of the Nogales-Santa Cruz himself. There is a sanitarian aide that also works County Public Library, volunteer Margaret in the field. He said they are fully staffed now.

Robertson has retired.

Tax return help Terrell was hired in July 2016 and filled a position in Tubac that had been left vacant by county leaders for The AARP Tax-Aide program’s target clients are seniors, age 60 and five years. older, with low to medium incomes. But this free tax service is offered to all area residents, regardless of age or amount of income and AARP Family Practice membership is not required.

Your

Emphasis on well child health maintenance Free immunizations Regular screenings for vision, hearing, anemia, lead, TB Care for chronic conditions such as diabetes, asthma & ADHD Hospital follow-up care

Your Family is Our Family Mon, Wed, Thurs, Fri 8:00 am - 4:30 pm Tues 9:00 am - 4:30 pm

Comprehensive preventative care

Hospital follow-up care

Chronic disease care management and coordination for diabetes, arthritis & heart disease Prescription delivery available during clinic hours

Tubac

MARIPOSA REGIONAL HEALTH CENTER Terry Colunga, FNP Rosa I. Machado, MD 2239 E. Frontage Road, Tubac, AZ 85646

520-281-1550

Area residents wishing to use Tax-Aide’s free service have six local tax preparation sites to choose from, starting the first week of February and lasting until Saturday, April 16.

• The Tubac Community Center, 50 E. Bridge Rd., will be open for walk-in clients only: Wednesdays, 6 to 8 p.m. and Saturdays from 10 a.m. until noon.

• Rio Rico Community Center, 391 Avenida Coatimundi, will be open for walk-in clients only: Tuesdays from 10 a.m. until noon.

In Green Valley, locations include La Posada Recreation Center, Sonora by Del Webb Clubhouse, St. Francis in the Valley Episcopal Church and GVR East Center Lounge.

People are asked to bring the following to the tax preparation site: Picture IDs for taxpayer and spouse, Social Security cards or statements for everyone on the tax return. Also, bring documentation for income and itemized deductions, ACA forms and your 2015 tax returns.

For additional information on the AARP Tax-Aide program, contact Mark Haskoe at 300-6407 or Ed Farver at 399-0406.

(For comments or questions, contact writer Kathleen Vandervoet at kathleenvandervoet@gmail.com)

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L o c ate d i n L A E N T R A DA DE T U BAC

For A Full Class Schedule Visit:

www.cookinga-z.com

PESCADO VERACRUZANA $60 WITH JERI HOYLE

SUNDAY 3/5/2017 FROM 2:00 PM - 4:30 PM The popularity of Fish Veracruz reaches far beyond the state and city of its origin. All over Mexico this colorful, flavorful dish delights. Blending the flavors and influences of Mexico and Spain, it is simple to make, but tastes fantastic because of the depth of flavors from combining onions, garlic, lime, peppers, tomatoes, olives, capers, and spices.

In our hands on class we will prepare the pescado en pappilotte, creating foil packets to cook outdoors on the grill.

To accompany our fish and vegetable entree we will have Frijoles negros a la veracruzana, Veracruz Style Black Beans. We will show you how to make fresh hot-off-the-griddle corn tortillas.

You will enjoy homemade Mexican Vanilla Ice Cream for our dessert. Pacifico beer and white wine will accompany the meal.

BELLINIS AND BREAKFAST $40 WITH MARION HOOK

THURSDAY 3/9/2017 FROM 11:00 AM - 1:30 PM Marion Hook has owned the award winning Adobe Rose Inn Bed and Breakfast in the Sam Hughes Neighborhood of Tucson for 14 years. That's a lot of breakfasts. Marion will be sharing two more of her delicious and easy to cook original recipes. Either of these breakfast recipes will please your guests without exhausting you.

Marion will teach you to make an Adobe Rose Favorite, oatmeal pancakes with apples and cinnamon caramel sauce.

The class will also make baked grapefruit with spices and savory bacon cheddar scones. Marion will share the secret to perfect, less mess oven roasted bacon.

Peach Bellinis (champagne and peach nectar) will accompany the meal.

THE ARGENTINE GRILL $70 WITH JOHN BORD

A HANDS-ON COOKING EXPERIENCE IN TUBAC...

where you learn & share & celebrate

TOGETHER!

SUNDAY 3/12/2017 FROM 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM Argentina is famous for the Churasco grilling tradition. Grill Master John Bord will introduce you to two open fire cooking methods, the Parilla and the Chapa. We will also enjoy a traditional appetizer and dessert as well as Argentine wines.

Aperitivo - Figs with Fresh Mozzarella, Jamon, Thyme and Olive Oil. Caldero (Dutch Oven in Fire) Tomato and Bread soup with Poached Eggs Parilla (Wood Fire) Grilled Steaks with a Chimichurri sauce.

Chapa (Cast Iron Griddle) We will make two chapa sides: Charred Carrots with Goat Cheese, Parsley, Arugula and Garlic Chips. Also, Smashed Potatoes with Olive Tapenade Crust Postre - Dulce de Leche ice cream.

Argentine wines like Malbec and Tannat will accompany the meal.

DIM SUM $50 WITH JERI HOYLE

SUNDAY 3/26/2017 FROM 1:00 PM - 3:30 PM Literally meaning "to touch your heart," Dim Sum consists of a variety of dumplings, steamed dishes and other goodies. They are similar to hors d'oeuvres, and often enjoyed on a Sunday afternoon.

We'll discuss the history and etiquette of dim sum as we focus on the technique of making some classic dim sum favorites, wonton, egg rolls, spring rolls and lettuce wraps.

Traditional green tea will be served with our tastings. Join us in celebrating the Chinese New Year, the year of the Rooster.

BAVARIA IN AZ $50 WITH GISELA HOHENDORF

TUESDAY 3/28/2017 FROM 11:00 AM - 1:30 PM This is an Encore Class by popular demand!

Bavarian food is rich and hearty. For starters, a quick and easy cheese spread called Obazda will be served with bread. An experienced cooking instructor with German roots, Gisela will teach us how to properly prepare traditional Sauerkraut with smoked Pork Loin, Bacon, and Ham Hock.

Spaetzle Dumplings and Smashed Yellow Peas will be made as sides in this hands on class. We will bake Apple Strudel to complete the meal and wine will be served for this Bavarian World Cuisine A-Z class.

TWO RAVIOLI AND WINE $60 WITH MONICA DIBLE

Open 7 days 10 am- 5 pm - La Entrada de Tubac Tubac, AZ - 520.398.9497 - tumacookery.com

FRIDAY 3/31/2017 FROM 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM Chef Monica Dible will teach you how to make this classic Italian pasta with a fresh cheese filling using both a homemade dough and a “shortcut”method.

Cheese Ravioli Filled with mixed, whipped, herb cheeses, “soft as a pillow” Served on a bed of Russo vodka sauce Ravioli Fritters Cheese raviolis, battered and dredged in seasoned bread crumbs pan fried, served w/ red diablo sauce for dipping - a delicious appetizer or first course.

We will also enjoy one of Chef Monica’s amazing desserts.

Tubac Chamber of Commerce's Spring ArtWalk is an event that invites visitors to explore the local working artist studios and MARCH 11 & 12 fine art galleries for which Tubac is renowned. Meet the artists 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM and enjoy special exhibits, receptions and art demonstrations.

Andres Menivil oil, Manos Gallery

David_Flitner, Rogoway Galleries

Bonnie Nelson Acrylic, Manos Gallery

Hould Oliver Mixed Media, Manos Gallery

Gretchen Lopez, Rogoway Galleries

Where Art & History Meet!

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P e t e K i t c h e n M

by Mary Bingham

any tall tales have been told and written about Peter “Pete” Kitchen.

Unfortunately some have been contrived or deliberately modified to tell a good story.

There is no need— Kitchen was a true legend in his own time and an even bigger legend to this today — second only to Daniel Boone in the opinion of many Arizonians including Elizabeth Snoke.

So where did Pete go? Snoke contends, “He stuck it out as long as possible but with the approach of Confederate troops in early 1862, he followed the example of other Arizonans and rode south….”

Arriving in Magdalena, Sonora, Pete soon met and married Doña Rosa Verdugo according to Snoke. However, the only record of their message occurred in Tucson, Arizona on August 5, 1883, some 20 years later.

There is one outstanding source for information on the life and times of Pete Kitchen. It is a Master’s Thesis by University of Arizona student, Elizabeth Rebecca Snoke, submitted in 1969. She begins by noting that there is little info on the early life of Kitchen, but he made up for it in Arizona. She was never able to verify where and when he was born, although she leans toward the 1819 date for his birth.

Kitchen also hired the two right-hand men who would become the core of his ranching operation on the future Rancho El Potrero.

They were Doña Rosa’s brother Francisco Verdugo, and her sister Jesus’s husband Manuel Ronquillo.

According to Pete’s testimony to the Secretary of the Interior in 1880, he returned to Arizona before the end of 1863.

He is noted as working on one or more ranches in the area. However, the purchase of El Potrero from A. F. Garrison occurred December 23, 1870. And so begins the history of Pete Kitchen and his legendary ranch, El Potrero.

I did a little research and found the following information. The 1860 census for the Lower Santa Cruz, Arizona County, New Mexico Territory, shows that Pete was born in Tennessee, age 37; but the 1870 census for Calabasas, Pima County, Arizona Territory shows he was born in Kentucky and his age was 49. Turns out both states are correct. The Tennessee/Kentucky border was in dispute for nearly half a century. It was finally settled in 1859, but Kitchen may not have gotten the news until after the 1860 census was taken.

He was born in what is now Kentucky. His exact age is still in question.

By the way, Kitchen was actually living at Sópori in 1860. Here are a few facts. The “Lower Santa Cruz” area of the 1860 census included the Canoa and Sópori Land Grants, now part of Green Valley & Amado. This is where Kitchen first settled.

Pete Kitchen from the book, Tucson Tubac Tumacacori Tohell

by Gil Proctor, image courtesy of Tubac Historical Society.

Why was it called the “Lower Santa Cruz” on the 1860 census? The Santa Cruz River flows downhill from the Mexican border to Tucson. The “Upper Santa Cruz” is where El Potrero, Pete Kitchen’s ranch, was was located.

A Little Myth Busting

There are numerous sources that state that Pete met and married Doña Rosa Verdugo in Arizona, possibly as early as 1854. Not according to the 1860 census!

He was living with Jesus Mendoza, age 26 and her son Eduardo Mendoza age 8.

Snoke notes that Pete first settled on the Canoa although the diary of Richmond Jones, Jr. identifies him as living on the Sópori land grant. In any case, Snoke states: “He apparently erected a small building, bought the nucleus of a herd of cattle and began ranching.” She goes on to confirm his supplying Charles Poston of the Sonora Exploring & Mining Company, and the U. S. Army at Fort Buchanan and Fort Breckinridge with cattle & beef products prior to the Civil War. 1861 brought an end to Pete’s first ranching operation just as the Civil War put an end to the U.S. Military’s presence in Arizona and the Apaches stepped up their attacks on the local population.

During Pete’s time in Sonora, he learned of the incredible work ethic and honesty of the Ópata tribe. They had a history of working with the early Spanish settlers and adopting their customs and religion. Francisco Verdugo was placed in charge of hiring the Ópata families who would work on El Potrero. Their first task was to build the “stronghold” that would become infamous as a haven of safety from Apache attacks to all travelers between Tucson and Sonora. Snoke says, “Pete christened the trip along that road “To-son, Tu-bac, To-macacori; To-Hell.”

Col. Gil Proctor would later use the same phrase Tucson Tubac Tumacacori Tohell as the title of his book about Kitchen. He purchased El Potrero in 1943 and began to establish the Pete Kitchen museum in 1946 after returning from World War II. He later added a restaurant, which later became Soto’s PK Outpost.

Pete’s reputation as a remarkable marksman with a rifle or gun is legendary.

Probably the most famous story is the following related to Proctor by Rosa Ronquillo Duarte:

“One day my Uncle Pedro (Pete) saw an Apache up by the rock on the hill across from the house. He always kept a rifle just inside the door for emergencies, and there were rifles in every corner of every room of the house. My uncle knew just where to aim at the rock, because he often shot at it for target practice, and he never missed.

He was standing just outside the door at the time, and the door was open. All of a sudden the Indian saw my uncle in the doorway, and jumping up on the rock and turning his back toward Uncle Pedro, he bent over and flipped up his breechclout.

By this time my uncle had picked up his rifle, and when the Indian bent over he killed him right where he used to sit down. God rest his soul.”

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In 1866 Pete & Rosa became the proud parents of a son they name Santiago. He was born in Sonora according to the 1870 census and was listed as 4-years-old.

The same census indicates Pete had also taken in a young boy named Fernandez (possibly Fernando) Campo. Some sources say he had adopted him. Snoke questions the story about the death of Santiago which appears in Gil Proctor’s book. The story claims that he was killed by Apaches as he was napping in a haystack below the stronghold. However a story in the June 17, 1871 edition of the “Arizona Weekly Citizen” reports: “Another murder by Indians was perpetrated on the upper Santa Cruz. This time the victim was a young son, about 11 years old, of Peter Kitchen. He was shot on the 8th inst. About 200 yards from the residence. Mr. Kitchen sent in a request for ten soldiers to stay with him until his crops are harvested, coupled with the assurance that if this were granted him, he would never again ask military assistance in Arizona. Here is one of the boldest and truest friends of the Territory discouraged. It is no wonder.”

In 1871, Santiago would have only been 5-years-old, while Campo would have been about 12-years-old. Snoke was unable to find out what happened to Santiago, and I’ve had no luck either. The Kitchens do not appear in the 1880 U.S. Census. Perhaps they were in Mexico at the time and something happened to Santiago there. Pete was too well known for the story not to reach the local papers.

Several of Doña Rosa’s nieces came to live with the Kitchens. They included: Polonia (a/k/a Apalonia or Pauline), Nieves, Maria and Margarita. They were lovey girls that helped Doña Rosa with the everyday chores and helped to entertain the many visitors that stopped by between Tucson and points south in Sonora.

Snoke was unable to document the following story related by Gil Proctor, but she

included it in her thesis to illustrate Pete’s concern for others. The year was 1873, a young Apache was riding near El Potrero when he was captured by six Mexicans.

Pete & Francisco were in the area and heard the young boy wailing a chant in defiance of his captors. They freed him, but he was in bad condition and they took him to El Potrero where Doña Rosa and the other women took care of him.

They were amazed to find out that he was the son of Cochise. After he recovered, Pete gave him one of his horses and accompanied him to the Sulphur Springs Valley and returned home, presumably without meeting Cochise.

The boy told his father about Pete saving his life. Snoke winds up the story as follows:

“Pete Kitchen and Cochise met in [the] Sulphur Springs Valley one day in August of 1873. There Cochise swore that he and his braves never would attack the Potrero again. …Thus is the tale. True or not it adds a flavor of adventure and dignity to the character of Pete Kitchen.”

Perhaps the one story that epitomizes the legend of Pete Kitchen is best related

by Gil Proctor, although Snoke did not include it in her thesis. Proctor attributes this story to Joe E. Wise, a close personal friend of Pete’s. This is the story of two of Pete’s favorite horses being stolen from El Potrero.

“This made Pete mad, and he decided he would go after the thief himself, so he started out from the ranch, following the tracks. Three days later he returned with the horses, but no thief. When he got back to El Potrero he was asked why he did not bring back the man who had stolen the horses, and Pete said: “Well, I had been following this fellow for twenty-four hours, and when I finally caught up with him I tied his hands and started to bring him on home, but after riding a little way, I realized I was so doggone tired that I was afraid I’d fall asleep on my horse. I had this fellow on one of the horses with his hands tied behind him, so, before I lay down to rest, I put a rope around his neck and tied it over the limb of a cottonwood tree, and you know, I fell asleep, and when I woke up that damned horse had just walked out from under the cottonwood tree and left that fellow hanging there.”

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Come enjoy our updated menu and cooler weather on the patio at Shelby’s Bistro.

SHELBY’S BISTRO A TUBAC ORIGINAL

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Pete Kitchen continued...

About 1875, Pete decided to give the mining business a try and dabbled in a little real estate. He purchased a Market Street lot in C. P. Sykes’ new Calabasas development. But El Potrero was being encroached upon by another Sykes venture, the Arizona Southern Railroad with their proposed route between Tucson and Guaymas. On June 27, 1882 Pete was notified that “a 100 foot wide strip of land crossing the Potrero” had been condemned by the county commissioners. He would be paid $384.00 for the land. It was time to retire from ranching and move to Tucson. Sykes paid the Kitchens $5,000 for El Potrero.

One fiasco that became famous in southern Arizona was recounted along with some other interesting fact about Pete by George H. Smalley, former editor of the “Tucson Daily Citizen.” It was titled “What Pete Kitchen got in Sonora.”

“Pete Kitchen was a little man, slender and wiry, mustaches curling on his lip. His son was killed by the Apaches which embittered Pete, and thereafter he killed more Apaches than any one man in the Territory. Rosa, his wife was a good shot and she too accounted for a number of Apache raiders.

“Pete had a peculiar mannerism when telling a yarn. He would get close to a person and use his elbow or thumb to emphasize remarks, poking his listener in the ribs.

One day Pete stopped at the Sahuarita ranch of J. K. Brown when Mrs. Brown was alone. He began a narrative of adventure edging close to Mrs. Brown and giving full play to his poking habit.

“Mrs. Brown, a bride fresh from Ohio, was not only frightened but terribly embarrassed. However, she humored Pete until he finished his yarn and rode away.

Later when Mr. Brown returned she told him of her experience. He only laughed and explained, ‘That was Pete Kitchen. He is harmless to everyone but Apaches.’

HAL EMPIE

Smalley continued with the following:

“In the early days when a man started out on a hazardous adventure the traditional admonition of his friends would be: “ You will get what Pete Kitchen got in Sonora.

“Pete had left his ranch Potrero north of Nogales to run a flour mill in Sonora, Mexico, and when he returned to Arizona after losing all he had put into the venture, he was asked by his friends: ‘What did you get in Sonora?’

“I got hell,” was Pete’s reply.”

For several years following this incident, local newspapers and citizens were heard to warn, “Be careful. You might get what Pete Kitchen got in Sonora,” or “He got what Pete got in Sonora.”

Snoke concluded her thesis with this quote from Pete’s obituary in the Tucson “Daily Citizen,” August 6, 1895.

He was “one of the most remarkable men that ever faced the frontier dangers of the far southwest. What these dangers were, few people not actual participants in them can conceive or appreciate, but they were with him waking and sleeping. Safety for him and his depended almost wholly on his own tremendous courage….”

Sources: - Jones, Richmond, Jr., unpublished diaries. Copies in author’s personal collection.

- Proctor, Gil, Tucson, Tubac, Tumacaocri Tohell. Tucson: Arizona Silhouettes, 1956.

- Ronstadt, José María, Borderman: The Memoirs of Federico José Maria Ronstadt.

University of New Mexico Press, 1993.

-Snoke, Elizabeth Rebecca, “Peter Kitchen: A Study in Successful frontiering 1819-1895.” University of Arizona, Master of Arts Thesis, 1969. Here is the link to copy of her thesis online: http://arizona.openrepository.com/arizona/bitstream/10150/552029/1/AZU_TD_BOX269_E9791_1969_127.pdf -Tennessee/Kentucky border wars. Suspect both articles were written by Dallas Bogan: “Surveyors Error in Drawing “Walker Line” kept Tennessee, Kentucky at Odds for Many Years”, by Dallas Bogan. http://www.tngenweb.org/campbell/hist-bogan/surveyor. html “Border Wars, Part 2” http://www.tnhistoryforkids.org/geography/bordernorth No author. �

Come see and hear Pete Kitchen live (in the person of Van Fowers, character actor) at the Tubac Historical Society's

Breakfast with History

On Wednesday, March 15 begi nni ng at 8:30 am

at Wisdom’s Cafe in Tumacacori $20 for members; $25 for non-members.

“Gettin’ A Mite Chilly” 24x30 custom framed fine art quality giclee

HAL EMPIE GALLERY 520-398-2811 www.halempiestudio-gallery.com

Send in your check with a reference to the breakfast to Tubac Historical Society P.O. Box 3261 Tubac, AZ 85646 or call 398-2020 for more information.

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“Greenlee” by Duncan’s Hal Empie. 6 ft. x 30 ft. For tours call 928-215-9912 Tuesday-Saturday 9 to 5; all other times call 928-215-1641.

For information call 928-359-3590

Take I-10 East to 191 North to 70 East.

Visit soon!

Eat/Drink: Humble Pie • Hilda’s Kitchen • Wanda’s Kitchen • The Bonnie Heather Stay: Simpson Hotel B&B • Chaparral Motel • Duncan Hotel • Nine Rail Ranch RV Camp Bob’s High Desert Park • Stephens RV Park Shop: Rock-A-Buy Rocks & Gifts • Germaine’s Emporium • Country Chic Art Gallery and Visitor Center • Town & Country Supply Stage Stop Mini-Mart and Gas • Chaparral Mini-Mart and Gas • The Outpost Mini-Mart Enjoy: Gila River Birding & Wildlife Trail • Rockhounding sites • Scenic back roads • Tours of Hal Empie’s paintings and his famous mural 928-215-1641 • Gila Lower Box Wilderness Study Area More information: Visitor Center 928-359-1955 For references/information in Tubac: Hal Empie Gallery 520-398-2811

Photos: Richard Billingsley, Ginger Pattison, Deborah Mendelsohn, Ardea Maddock, Norman Adams

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Birding in Tubac

By John O'Neill

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here is a rhythm to most mornings of birding. We start early when the earth smells new and pungent, examining field marks on every bird, senses on alert, ears attuned to bird songs and chip notes while mental hard drives match plumages and vocalizations to species.

orioles and others. Little did we suspect as we chatted more than half way back toward our cars that we would meet and get to buy lunch at the Tubac Market for probably the best known and respected birder in North America, a man so acclaimed a famed actor played his life in a popular movie.

After of few hours, as the sun climbs and birds are seen and noted, thirst and hunger assert themselves and concentration wanes. Talk replaces bird absorption as we step up the pace toward food, drink and some rest.

It was the birding equivalent of a couple of junior astronomers from Whipple Observatory bumping into Stephen Hawking in Amado and having lunch with him at the Cow Palace to discuss black holes; or a Jack Black and Greg Miller on the set of The Big Year. May 2010. pair of so-so golfers spotting Jack Photo by Cam Shaw, Tofino, BC. Courtesy, Greg Miller.

Nicklaus on the putting green at the Thus it was for Jim Karp and me in Tubac Golf Resort and sharing fish April three years ago. We met at the tacos with him at Stables to talk about the psychology of golf.

Tubac bridge and birded our way south about a mile and a half to Clark Crossing. It was spring migration and the trees were alive with the Really! bright colors and sweet songs of warblers, tanagers, vireos, grosbeaks, First some background. In 1998 three birders, unbeknownst to each other, set out to see more birds in North America in a single year than anyone ever had, Herculean odysseys called Big Years, contemplated only by the strong, intrepid and obsessed.

Two of them had grown up in impoverish circumstances, but had become wealthy. Sandy Kimoto built a large industrial-contracting business in New Jersey through hard work and a touch of guile. He already held the record he hoped to break, for the most birds seen in a year, 721. Al Levantin was a retired corporate mogul who lived on a seven-acre, ridge-top estate in Aspen.

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The third, 40-year-old Greg Miller, began New Year’s Day, 1998, sad, alone, overweight, and ashamed. Reared a Mennonite in Ohio, he graduated from Oral Roberts University and became a computer wonk and part-time preacher to small congregations around Washington, D.C. He vowed ten years earlier that his marriage would last forever, but his final divorce papers arrived on New Year’s Eve, according to The Big Year, A Tale of Man, Nature, and Fowl Obsession, a book by Mark Obmascik.

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• was living in a converted two-car garage where neither the stove nor oven worked, with a sliding glass door for entry, on the Eastern Shore of Maryland; • had a full-time job, working 10-14-hours daily for days at a time at a nuclear plant looking for Y2K, computecode glitches so he could take comp time for frenetic bird excursions;

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• was already under water financially, owing $10,000 in credit-card bills to humorless banks, while only having $7,000 in his account, most of it committed for a single upcoming trip to Alaska.

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But birds were his link to emotional well-being in those dark days, and he had superb birding skills and more tenacity than 10 ordinary men. How Miller managed an extraordinary Big Year with marathon, expensive birding trips to every corner of the continent, from Attu in the outer Aleutian Islands to the Florida Keys, between exhausting weeks back at the nuclear plant, became birding legend when Obmascik published his book. For instance, once at Yellowstone National Park, where he was as broke as the Ten Commandments, having maxed out four $10,000-limit credit cards and eaten six consecutive meals of peanut butter and pretzels, he had to beg a bank for a credit-limit increase to get home.

He didn’t win the friendly, three-way competition for most birds seen.

Miller, who flew 130,000 miles, spotted 715, the third highest Big Year list ever. He spent $31,000, maxing out six credit cards and borrowing more from his father. He saw more than Levantin, who spent $60,000 and saw 711 species. Komito, who flew 270,000 miles that year, crushed his old total, seeing 745 birds.

Miller’s fame, already enormous among birders after publication of the hardback in 2004, soared like a hungry peregrine falcon when the movie, The Big Year, based on the book, was released in 2011. The Twentieth Century Fox movie, produced by Ben Stiller, starred A-list actors Jack Black as Miller, Steve Martin as Komito and Owen Wilson as Levantin. While no Gone With the Wind, it was a nice film that was respectful of birding and is still popular in reruns.

Now back to the Anza Trail after that wordy detour. As Jim and I were wrapping up our morning of birding, we passed an area where a rare

Sinaloa wren was being seen and approached a portly birder with a slight wheeze, who said to us he may have seen an unusual wren. Sorry to say, both of us, who had seen the wren more than once, were a bit patronizing. “We’ll keep an eye out for it,” I said, as we moved on.

The birder joined us and introduced himself when we stopped to observe another bird. After a while the lights came on and we knew he was the Greg Miller of book and movie fame. Our attitudes underwent a sharp reversal, from condescension to instant deference. We invited him to join us to look for migrants in the mulberry trees on Bridge Road. Then I asked if we could buy him lunch.

I’ve wondered why it was such an honor to sit on the patio at the Tubac Market eating sandwiches and talking about birds and energy policy with Miller.

Psychologists and pop-psychologists always say, follow your dreams, but few seem to get the opportunity or take the risk. Miller was a man who, not seeking fame, against all odds, abandoning common sense and fiscal norms, actually did it. He chased after birds because he was good at it and it was his dream. He didn’t see the most birds, but he won enormous respect in the birding world and found himself on a movie set teaching birding methods to Hollywood celebrities.

This story needs a postscript. According to Obmascik’s book, The Big Year, [available on Kindle for $10.99 and worth twice as much] Miller was struck with leukemia 18 months after his Big Year, and hospitalized for 45 days. When the book was published in 2004, he was working as a birding guide, still paying off bills from his Big Year.

When Jim and I met him on the Anza Trail he had driven hundreds of miles in a small Honda to speak at a birding gathering in Arizona.

Last year he teamed with a tour company to lead birding excursions all around the country. The American Birding Association’s Young Birder program received a share of each enrollment fee. You can read about his adventures at gregmillerbirding.com. �

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Specialties served at Las Trankas restaurant

(Above) Las Trankas is located at 1139 W. Frontage Road, about a half mile north of the Rio Rico exit of Interstate 19. Open from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Friday; 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Saturdays; and 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sundays. For more information, call (520) 377-7153.

Photo by Paula Beemer (Above, right) Kara Garcia and her husband, Mike, focus on fresh ingredients and authentic flavors at Las Trankas restaurant in Rio Rico. Photo by Kathleen Vandervoet.

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elicious Mexican food, along with American dishes such as hamburgers, are on the menu at Rio Rico’s Las Trankas restaurant.

Owners Kara and Mike Garcia have gradually made changes since they bought the business in December 2014, and are finding that diners enjoy their offerings.

“We really worked on the flavor, getting it authentic. Our carne con chile, a beef in a red chile sauce, is very popular, and our second most popular is the chile rellenos,” Kara said.

They added seafood to the menu about six months ago and now feature shrimp enchiladas, shrimp quesadillas, fish tacos and a fish fry on Friday nights.

Mike Garcia, a U.S. Army veteran, had worked for the previous owner. Now, he’s at the restaurant from opening it until about 1 p.m., and Kara, who has a morning job elsewhere, is at the restaurant in the evening. Their daughter, Elena, 12, enjoys helping out during summer vacation.

Kara said canned ingredients are seldom used. She prefers fresh food and items made in their kitchen. “We make 99.9 percent of all our stuff in-house.

We make our chorizo; all our soups are made here. I don’t like artificial everything that’s in so much food now.”

Their tortillas don’t resemble what’s found in the supermarket. “Our corn tortillas are made right up the street and come in fresh daily. The large flour tortillas come in twice a week from Mexico and the small flour tortillas come in once a week from a place in Nogales.”

The lunch buffet was developed to appeal to area workers who need to eat quickly, but Kara said there are plenty of retirees who enjoy the spread of food.

In addition to Mexican specialties, “We serve American dishes and we sell the pancake special all day long. We have a really good burger. One of them has grilled onions, Anaheim peppers with jack cheese. We put a brioche bun on it, and it changes the whole flavor,” Kara said.

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Dessert choices include flan and choco-flan made inhouse and several types of cheesecake such as Key Lime.

Open seven days a week and serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, the restaurant also has a full bar. Saltillotiled floors and semi-rustic wooden tables and chairs, along with serape window coverings, mean Las Trankas has a charming personality of its own.

“When we purchased the restaurant, I really listened to a lot of things the customers had to say. Noise was always an issue here,” Kara said. “So we installed ceiling tiles to help” absorb some sound. She replaced chandeliers with more practical ceiling fans to help keep the dining room comfortable during the summer.

Las Trankas does catering but not on a large scale. Kara said she enjoys meeting with people and talking about possibilities. As well, they make the restaurant available for private events such as baby showers, wedding parties and family birthday parties.

“I try to set it for a time slot that doesn’t affect my regulars very much,” she said.

The Garcias have supported community fundraisers such as salsa donated to a Boy Scout event, and the Montessori de Santa Cruz burrito breakfast event. “To me, community is everything. I’ve lived here my whole life. I went to Tubac Elementary School when it was still a school,” Kara said.

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Live music is featured on Friday nights. Las Trankas is at 1139 W. Frontage Road, about a half mile north of the Rio Rico exit of Interstate 19. The hours are from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Friday; 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Saturdays; and 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sundays. For more information, call (520) 377-7153. �

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Studio Museum

Equine Voices Rescue & Sanctuary Annual Spring “Fun-Raiser”

Visit during the TCA Studio Tour March 17, 18 & 19

Opening during the TCA Studio Tour Come and see the studio of

MASTER ARTIST HUGH CABOT converted from an airplane hanger, featuring the collection of original works.

Equine Voices Rescue & Sanctuary, a Southern Arizona non-profit organization dedicated to saving equines from neglect, abuse and slaughter, will hold its annual Spring “Fun-Raiser” on Saturday, March 18th, from 11am to 4pm. It will be held at Equine Voices Rescue & Sanctuary, located at 1624 W Dove Way in Amado, AZ.

After the Studio Tour, we will be open by appointment only

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This fun family event features live music

by Kevin Pakulis and Rancho Deluxe from 1pm to 3pm, special appearance by the historical Spanish Barb horses, food, wine tasting, beer garden, local vendors and non-profit organizations, raffles, ranch tours, and equine demonstrations.

Meet Gulliver, Equine Voices’ mascot and symbol of horse rescue.

Suggested donation is $5 per adult; those under 18 are free. For more information go to the Equine Voices website: www. equinevoices.org or contact Angie Wilson at 520-398-2814 or email angie@ equinevoices.org.

Equine Voices Rescue & Sanctuary is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to saving horses and burros from neglect, abuse and slaughter. It is accredited by the Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries (GFAS), only the third equine rescue in the U.S. and the first in Arizona to meet the GFAS’ Standard of Excellence.

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AN OPEN LETTER TO THE COMMUNITY: We would sincerely like to thank all the donations received this year for the St. Ann’s Park!

We need to thank the Tubac Healthcare Foundation for a $5,000 grant for the dugouts; a generous Anonymous Donor for the Basketball court; Country Fair White Elephant grant for $20,000 for the continued walking trail, debris removal and upkeep; Greater Green Valley Community Foundation for funding a youth summer program.

We also want to especially thank all community members that donated to the cause.

But there is much more to do to complete this promising community park that has something for everyone of all ages; softball and soccer fields, a basketball court, a picnic area and a walking/fitness trail.

How wonderful to have a place to gather in our community, whether it be to cheer on our neighbors and children in their sporting events, meet a friend for exercise or bag lunch under a shade structure.

Already the positive effects of structured physical activities at this park this past year have been observed. Grade point averages of students have risen. Relationships between youth, adults and community are more meaningful.

WSS is thankful that you, members of our community, appreciate there is still a lot of work needed at this park and are willing to commit with a financial donation. In March, you will receive a letter to help with our on-going efforts. We hope you will support us.

Come take a look and see our accomplishments for yourself – and then imagine the completion of the Wisdom Sports and Scholars' vision and think of how you might help to make a difference. Help make this park a reality. Help us serve our community and our youth.

Your financial assistance is needed and any amount is appreciated.

Make your tax-deductible check to:

Wisdom Sports and Scholars PO Box 173, Tumacacori AZ 85640 donate online at: ghttp://www.wisdomsportsandscholars.org Letter submission by Michelle Phillips

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Save the Date for the Taste of Tubac Sunday, April 2 - 15th Annual Taste of Tubac, Tubac Golf Resort and Spa, 5:00pm to 8:00pm.

Advanced sale tickets now available.

Looking for an evening of great food, music and fun with friends? Mark your calendars now and save the date, Sunday, April 2, for The Taste of Tubac.

Sponsored by the Tubac Rotary Club Taste of Tubac celebrates its 15th anniversary this Spring. This year’s event, nestled under the stars at the Tubac Golf Resort and Spa, will showcase the fine foods and savory cuisine of the area’s finest restaurants, toe-tapping music of the popular Rock/Country band “Wildfire” and a chance to bid on an array of local art and services at the silent auction.

Seating begins at 5:00pm and the night concludes at 8:00pm.

Tickets are limited to the event. They are available at Donna’s Salon, Janes Attic, and Tumacookery, all in Tubac, and at the Green Valley Chamber of Commerce. Call 520-336-7638 to reserve a table for all your friends.

Proceeds from the event help support the many community programs, scholarships and events the Tubac Rotary sponsors throughout the year.

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THE A R T OF HEALTH

By Jennifer Bek, R.N., CHHC

GET MOVING!!!

“How you move determines how you live.” Those are the wise words of Dr. Peter Attia, an M.D. from Stanford University with a B.Sc. in mechanical engineering. He currently has a medical practice with offices in San Diego and New York City and focuses on helping clients not only increase their “lifespan” (number of years they live) but to also increase their “healthspan,” the number of years in their lifespan that they enjoy good health.

According to Attia, one must focus on preserving three elements of life as long as possible to impact healthspan. These elements are your brain, body and spirit (social support network and sense of purpose.) He uses “hacks” (way to get around a problem) to extend healthspan with his clients. Some of the hacks, in addition to a healthy diet, are meditation, intermittent fasting, movement, supplements, drugs, and sleep hygiene.

When it comes to Movement, Attia advises forget the super-human stuff and focus on the longevity drivers. We all need some intense interval training plus joint and hip-hinge training. Walking around the block is nice, but we need more. He advises that you “watch a 2-year old squat.” Once we start sitting in school and at our jobs, we all get tight hips. So time to imitate a 2-year old (or perhaps Elvis Presley.)

Most of his suggestions require a trip to the gym or a yoga class (we have great ones in Tubac) or a purchase of some videos to guide you through the stretching and interval training. You can talk to the trainers at Chris’ Gym or the yoga instructors at The Healing Arts Center in the Village or go to Amazon.com for videos.

Do remember you can’t exercise yourself out of a bad diet, but diet alone won’t do it. Hit the gym and start the squats!

SUPER FOOD OF THE MONTH: COCONUT OIL It is not only a healthy fat but you can use it on your skin or your hair topically to improve moisture. Coconut oil has medium-chain fatty acids that improve brain and memory function. It is also an anti-inflammatory food and helps reduce arthritis. I put it in smoothies or melt it and use for roasting vegetables or a stir-fry. It withstands heat up to 280 degrees F. Be sure to buy Organic Unrefined Expeller Pressed Virgin Coconut Oil! HEALTHY HABIT OF THE MONTH: DON’T EAT WITHIN 2 HOURS BEFORE GOING TO BED Giving your body a minimum of 12 hours of fasting between dinner and breakfast helps your body detox, lowering your risk of cancer and diabetes. Fasting can also reduce inflammation and help stabilize your blood glucose level. So skip the late-night snack and hold off eating until breakfast.

RECIPES I have included a recipe for Mint Fudge that uses coconut oil. It is healthy AND delicious. You can also use the small muffin tins and liners for a little bite-sized pieces of fudge.

The Quinoa Crusted Quiche can be served for brunch, lunch or dinner. You can reduce the amount of mushrooms and/ or broccoli and add cut-up chicken, ham, bacon, sausage or small shrimp. The crust is yummy and it’s gluten free.

The Crock Pot Chicken is a great easy company meal. Put it on at lunch time and it’s ready for dinner. I have tried it with other spice mixtures or rubs but this one is the best. It flavors the food and the gravy. Be sure to buy organic whole chickens – no antibiotics or hormones for this dinner!

VALENTINE MINT FUDGE

Ingredients:

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½ cup coconut oil ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder ½ cup organic almond butter (or other nut butter) ¼ cup pure maple syrup 1 teaspoon pure mint extract (or can substitute vanilla) Coconut flakes, slivered almonds, course sea salt or other nuts for garnish.

Instructions:

1. Line a 12-cup regular size muffin tin with paper liners.

2. Put first four ingredients in a large glass measuring cup or other microwave safe glass bowl.

3. Put in microwave for 30 seconds, remove and stir.

4. Repeat the microwave-stir process until smooth and melted.

5. Add the mint extract and mix well.

6. Using a tablespoon, divide the fudge mix between the 12 cups.

7. Top with garnish of your choice.

8. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.

9. Store in air-tight container in refrigerator.

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QUINOA CRUSTED QUICHE

Crust Ingredients: • 1 cup organic vegetable or chicken broth • 2/3 cup white quinoa, rinsed • 1 teaspoon Herbs de Provence • 1/2 teaspoon each sea salt & ground pepper • 1/4 cup shredded parmesan cheese • 1 large egg, slightly beaten.

Instructions:

1. Combine broth, quinoa, salt & pepper and Herbs de Provence in saucepan, bring to a boil,

reduce heat, cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes, until all liquid absorbed.

2. Allow quinoa to cool. (Quinoa can be cooked a day before and stored in refrigerator if desired.)

3. Mix cooled quinoa with slightly beaten egg and cheese.

4. Lightly mist an 8” or 9” deep dish pie plate with rim.

5. Press mixture into bottom and side of pie plate, using a small flat-bottom bowl or another

pie plate to evenly press the mixture.

6.Bake in pre-heated 375-degree oven for 25 minutes.

Quiche Ingredients: • 3 green onions, chopped • 1 cup broccoli florets • 1/2 cup chopped red pepper • 2 cups sliced mushrooms • 2 cups chopped fresh spinach • 5 large eggs • 1/2 cup soy or almond milk • 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt • 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper • 1/4 cup grated parmesan or cheese of your choice

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Beat together eggs, milk, mustard, salt & pepper.

Evenly spread the vegetables in bottom of crust.

Pour egg mixture over vegetables.

Sprinkle cheese on top.

Bake in 375-degree oven for 35 minutes or until knife comes out clean.

Refrigerate left-over quiche and store in refrigerator.

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Remove any giblets from chicken and clean chicken.

Rub spice mixture under skin of the chicken.

Cut one onion and lemon in quarters and place inside chicken.

Slice remaining onion and line bottom of Crock Pot. Add chicken. (No liquid is needed as the chicken will make its own juices.)

Cook on low 2-3 hours depending on size of chicken.

Add potatoes and carrots around sides of chicken and cook on high for 2 hours or until vegetables are done.

Remove vegetables – then place chicken on a platter to carve.

Heat juice in saucepan and add spices of your choice and cornstarch to thicken.

Serve in gravy boat.

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wise man once said, “If you don’t know where you’re going, how will you know when you get there?” Of all the most popular places we routinely want to go, sleep may be the most mysterious and elusive. We don’t get sleep because we don’t ‘get’ sleep. Our modern epidemic of sleeplessness is rooted in ubiquitous misperceptions and limiting beliefs about sleep. For those of us who do manage to sleep well, a deeper exploration of sleep can serve to enrich our experience even further.

We define sleep negatively, that is, in terms of what it's not.

What is sleep? Well … it’s not waking. It's not awareness. It's not consciousness. Even sleep specialists refer to true sleep as non-REM - it’s not dreaming. Knowing what something is not doesn’t tell us what it is. Defining it negatively allows us to evade the critical and sticky question of what sleep actually is.

Sleep science capitalizes on this evasive maneuver by overly medicalizing sleep. Casting sleep primarily as a biomedical process substitutes a description of sleep physiology for a meaningful definition of sleep. And we buy into this. Most of our conversations about sleep, including its presentation in the media and on the web, describe sleep in complex biomedical terms.

The medicalization of sleep establishes it as the province of health professionals, discouraging the rest of us from taking greater responsibility for our own sleep. This undermines our sleep selfefficacy - belief in our personal, innate capacity to ‘get’ sleep.

Reducing sleep to a biomedical process also encourages dependence on dubious sleeping pills and sedating substances.

Although sleep science has taught us much about the objective physiology of sleep, it has all but forgotten the sleeper. There’s no

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question that our physiology mediates sleep. But the brain doesn’t sleep. Neither does the body. We do. Sleep is, quintessentially, a transcendent personal experience.

We fail to get sleep because we instinctively attempt to do so in terms of waking. Our great mistake is believing that our waking self is all we are. And that sleep is merely a respite from this waking self.

But, sleep isn’t simply the absence of waking; it transcends waking to take us to another place. In Golden Slumbers, the classic Beatles lullaby, sleep is seen as “a way to get back home.”

Spiritual traditions around the globe have long viewed deep sleep as a sacred state of consciousness. Our common inability to be aware of sleep is about our inability to translate it into waking world terms.

Sleep requires a new language – one that is less about scientific experiments and more of about poetic experience. The Spanish poet, Antonio Machado, described his conscious venture into deep sleep: My soul … watches, it’s clear eyes open, far off things, and listens, and listens at the shores of the great silence.

In deep sleep, we are immersed in our deep self - our sleeping self. This experience has been well documented through artistic and spiritual exploration. It teaches us that sleep is serenity—a gracious, natural wellspring of inner peace. Sleep is the default in our consciousness. Like silence temporarily obscured by the din of waking life, sleep is always present in the background. We are all always already asleep.

Whatever stands between us and our deep sleep is precisely what stands between us and our deep self. Sleeplessness does not result from inadequate sleepiness, but from an addiction to waking life, to our waking self. The common unexamined belief that the waking self can get sleep is the fundamental belief underlying the modern epidemic of insomnia. The waking part of us, the waking self, is simply incapable of sleep. It can walk us to the shoreline of the waters of sleep, but it can’t swim.

“I give myself permission permission” A Women’s Retreat

The soul work we need to say YES to our Life!

MARCH 10 & 11, 2017 Retreat: Friday 5:30 til 9:00 (includes dinner) and

Saturday, 10:00 until 4:00 (includes lunch and snacks)

Karen is performing in concert on Saturday evening from 7:00-9:00pm Concert tickets are $20.00 and can be purchased on our FB page www.facebook.com/CSLSonoranDesert Tickets may also be available at the door, however, space is limited.

Retreat Only Tickets:

Tickets available online on our FB page under “EVENT” www.facebook.com/CSLSonoranDesert Want to pay by check? Call the office 520-625-6100 during business hours, Tuesday thru Thursday 10-2

HOSTED BY 2050 Territory Lane, Amado, AZ (Just South of Green Valley, Exit #48 off I-19, East) Email: greenvalleycrs@gmail.com Phone: 520-625-6100

GULLIVER & FRIENDS BOUTIQUE "A BOUTIQUE WITH A PURPOSE"

We can open our hearts and minds to a direct personal experience of sleep through a gentle practice of mindful observation. Upon closing our waking world eyes, we can experiment with keeping our third eye open in the waters of sleep. Because cultivating awareness of deep sleep is quite challenging, it’s best to start in the shallow waters on the shoreline between waking and sleep. We can practice when we go to bed at night, awaken in the morning and even around the edges of daytime naps. It’s also helpful to recognize that daytime sleepiness is actually sleep wafting into our waking world. Rather than fighting it, we might practice meeting it with mindful compassion.

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When we think about ‘going to sleep,’ it can be helpful to remember that the thinking, that is, waking part of us, can’t sleep. And that another part of us, the sleeper, is always already there. Our simple challenge is to let go of waking.

LOCATED AT 1932 E FRONTAGE RD, TUMACACORI, AZ.

Drawing by Roy Purcell, courtesy Purcell Galleries, Tubac, AZ

Rubin Naiman, PhD is a psychologist, sleep and dream specialist, and clinical assistant professor of medicine at the University of Arizona Center for Integrative Medicine. Rubin lives in Tubac where he offers sleep health consultations as well as healing sleep retreats. His website is www.DrNaiman.com and email address is rrnaiman@gmail.com.

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Right across the street from Wisdom's Cafe.

Hours: 10am-5pm Tuesday-Saturday

www.gulliverandfriends.org Ph: 520-398-2814

High quality second hand items for sale. All sales support the horses of Equine Voices Rescue & Sanctuary.

Donations are welcome. Volunteers needed. Shoppers wanted!

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tax returns, a picture ID, your Social Security Card and ALL your Forms, W-2, 1095 (ACA), 1,098 and 1099, and other information necessary to support other income and deduction information.

Ongoing WEEKDAYS: Branch of the Nogales-Santa Cruz County public library open at the Tubac Community Center from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. There are two free computers for public use and Wi-Fi. Phone 398-9814.

MONDAYS THROUGH SATURDAYS: Yoga at Tubac Healing Arts Center. 8:30am. 6 Camino Otero. www.tubachealingarts.com. 520-275-2689.

MONDAYS: Alcoholics Anonymous, 7pm at the Tubac Community Center. 50 Bridge Rd. TUESDAYS: IF YOU HAVE A DRUG PROBLEM WE CAN HELP Narcotics Anonymous meets at 6PM at the Tubac Community Center, 50 Bridge Rd. AARP tax preparation at the Rio Rico Community Center from 10 AM till noon.

WEDNESDAYS: TRX (Stretching) 9am at the Tubac Community Center, 50 Bridge Rd. Call 520-398-1800.

AARP tax preparation at the Tubac Community Center from 6 PM to 8 PM, through April 12. The AARP Volunteers in Tax Assistance (VITA) will be preparing federal and state income tax returns at the Tubac Community Center, 50 Bridge Road, in Room B-3.

Please bring your last year's 2015 Federal and State

Access to Brownell Research Center & Library, Tubac Community Center, 50 Bridge Rd. 10am-2pm, and by appointment. www.ths-tubac.org. 520-398-2020 Awanas - 6:30-8, at The Church at Tubac.

2204 West Frontage Road. Info: 398-2325. www. churchattubac.com.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 7pm at the Tubac Community Center. 50 Bridge Rd. THURSDAYS: Tubac Quantum Consciousness Group at 9am-11am (392-2747); Slow flow yoga/balance at 11am; Senior Lunch 12noon; Food bank distribution at 12; TRX (Stretching) at 5pm at the Tubac Community Center, 50 Bridge Rd. Call 520-398-1800.

Access to Brownell Research Center & Library, Tubac Community Center, 50 Bridge Rd. 10am-2pm, and by appointment. www.ths-tubac.org. 520-398-2020.

Local's Art Salon at The Goods 4pm-6pm. Join us for Happy Hour and express yourself! Bring something for "Show & Tell" 26A Tubac Rd. Yoga at Tubac Healing Arts Center. 5:30pm. 6 Camino Otero. www.tubachealingarts.com. 520-275-2689.

IF YOU HAVE A DRUG PROBLEM WE CAN HELP Narcotics Anonymous meets at 6PM at the Tubac Community Center, 50 Bridge Rd. FRIDAYS: Tubac Rotary Club meets at 8am at the Tubac Golf Resort & Spa. Children’s Story Hour at 11 am; & Dance - line dance, ballet, tap - instruction, days and time to be determined. Argentine tango, Fridays at noon. Call

Try our new Menu!

New Breakfast • Mexican • Italian Entrees Cowpuncher Stew & Chili to warm you this season!

New! Gold Canyon Top Sirloin and Porterhouse Steaks on the Charbroiler February 28 Mardi Gras..... Live Music with Dancing, Food and Fun March 17th St. Patrick's Celebration featuring Corned Beef and Live Music

Cheryl at (719) 237-7364. At the Tubac Community Center, 50 Bridge Rd. Call 520-398-1800.

Live Music at Stables Ranch Grille at the Tubac Golf Resort and Spa. For more information call 520-3982678.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 7pm at the Tubac Community Center. 50 Bridge Rd. SATURDAYS: TRX (Stretching) 9am at the Tubac Community Center, 50 Bridge Rd. Call 520-398-1800.

AARP tax preparation at the Tubac Community Center from 11 AM to 2 PM, through April 15. The AARP Volunteers in Tax Assistance (VITA) will be preparing federal and state income tax returns at the Tubac Community Center, 50 Bridge Road, in Room B-3.

Please bring your last year's 2015 Federal and State tax returns, a picture ID, your Social Security Card and ALL your Forms, W-2, 1095 (ACA), 1,098 and 1099, and other information necessary to support other income and deduction information.

Alcoholics Anonymous - MEN'S meeting, noon at the Tubac Community Center. 50 Bridge Rd. Live Piano Music at the Cow Palace Restaurant and Bar. Amado, I-19 Exit 48. 398-8000.

Live Music at Stables Ranch Grille at the Tubac Golf Resort and Spa. For more information call 520-3982678.

3rd Saturday of every month, 9am-12noon - Tubac Community Garden Work Party at the Tubac Community Center, 50 Bridge Rd. All ages welcome!

No need to register, just show up. We will have lunch provided by Tubac Market for a $3-$5 donation. Make sure you bring a hat, sunblock, gloves, and a water bottle. See you on Saturday!!!! Contact our Garden Manager, Pamela if you have questions, 425-7858600.

Hike Brown Canyon with a guide. 2nd and 4th Sat through April 2017, time to be arranged. Buenos Aires National Wildlife Refuge. Cost pp: $5.00.

Reservations required. Private hikes may also be arranged. Total cost $40. For up to 12 people. Call Josh: 520-823-4251, ext 101.

SUNDAYS: The Church at Tubac - Bible Study at 10 am. Worship Service at 11 am. 2204 West Frontage Road. Info: 3982325. www.churchattubac.com.

The Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Green Valley/Amado holds services at 10 am at the Amado Territory Ranch off Interstate 19 Exit 48.

Please submit Ongoing events monthly, or indicate relevant issues which you would like your event to run.

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NOW THROUGH MARCH 4, 10AM-3PM - ‘WHEN BRONCO RIDERS WORE LIPSTICK’ EXHIBIT AT PIMA COUNTY’S HISTORIC CANOA RANCH. The display includes cowgirl skirts, bronc belts, hats, cuffs, spurs and riding boots. Photographs of the cowgirls in action and posing for publicity shots along with original paintings put the items in context. Entrance to the Historic Hacienda de la Canoa is free, but a $10 donation is requested to view the exhibit. Donations go directly to the restoration work at the historic property. Visitors also have the chance to tour the ranch and learn more about the people who lived and worked there. For more information or to schedule group tours, please contact Valerie Samoy at 520-724-5220 or at Valerie.samoy@ pima.gov.

Tu b a c Vi l l a g e r M a r c h 2 0 1 7 NOW THROUGH THE END OF THE SCHOOL YEAR - TUMACÁCORI LAUNCHES SECOND YEAR OF EVERY KID IN A PARK PASS. Tumacácori encourages all fourth graders to visit the park for free this year as part of the Every Kid in a Park program. The program gives fourth grade students, and those accompanying them, free access to more than 2,000 federally managed lands and waters. Visit www.EveryKidinaPark.gov to download the pass and obtain more information. Fourth grade teachers in Santa Cruz and Pima Counties can apply for these funds to cover transportation costs supporting a field trip to Tumacácori. Field trips come packaged with curriculum-based pre- and post-visit lessons, and include options including river programs, My Life at Tumacácori, Padre Kino’s Quest, and the everpopular Mission Mystery. To learn more about curriculum-based experiences at Tumacácori, visit www.nps.gov/tuma/learn/education/index.htm.

The Every Kid in a Park pass – which features a new design for this year’s students – is valid for a full calendar year starting September 1. The pass grants free entry for fourth graders and up to three accompanying adults (or an entire car for drive-in parks) to most federally managed lands and waters, including national parks, forests, wildlife refuges and marine sanctuaries.

For more information, please visit www.everykidinapark.gov and follow the program on Twitter @everykidinapark, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.

For additional information about Tumacácori, please visit www.nps.gov/ tuma or call 520-377-5060.

NOW - ONGOING SPECIAL EXHIBIT - TUBAC’S PIONEER FAMILIES AND THE CATASTROPHE OF BACA FLOAT NO. 3. This ground breaking exhibit tells the story of how local homesteaders lost their lands to real estate speculators and political actions beyond their control. Included with park admission, $5 adult, $2 youth 7-13, children free. Tubac Presidio State Historic Park, 1 Burruel St. (520) 398–2252. * * * * * FEBRUARY 24, 10AM-1PM - LIVING HISTORY: SPINNING. Spinning is one of the oldest surviving crafts in the world. The tradition of weaving traces back to Neolithic times – approximately 12,000 years ago. Watch and learn how fiber and spinning impacted human activity from ancient to modern times. A knowledgeable volunteer will demonstrate how the spinning wheel produces thread from fiber, and you are welcome to experience spinning with a drop spindle. Included with park admission, $5 adult, $2 youth 7-13, children free.

Tubac Presidio State Historic Park, 1 Burruel St. (520) 398–2252.

FEBRUARY 24, 11AM-1PM - GUIDED TOUR OF THE BARRIO DE TUBAC ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITE. Special tour by Phil Halpenny and Gwen Griffin of the Spanish colonial archaeological site just south of the Park which preserves the remains of the original Tubac town site, including residence foundations, plaza area, refuse area and partial irrigation ditch. Meet at the Park’s Visitor Center. Tour involves a walk of about 1-1/4 miles. The Archaeological Conservancy protects this site and participants are asked to sign 'An Acknowledgment 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. FEBRUARY 24, 2:30PM-8:30PM - KITCHENS OF NOGALES: LA ZONA GASTRONOMICA. This tour begins with a visit to the landmark symbol of Nogales - the statues known as Monument to Benito Juarez and the Mono Bichi, followed by a short craft beer orientation and tasting at Nogales Brewing Company. The tour fee includes transportation by rental van, guide, and a four course meal at a modern central Mexican cuisine dining venue, La Llorona. We'll also visit the new La Granja food truck plaza. Great opportunity for craft beer enthusiasts and those passionate for Latin American cooking. $60 BCA Member, $80-Non-member. For more info visit bordercommunityalliance.org/ FEB 24 - 6PM - LIVE MUSIC AT DE ANZA RV RESORT - Chuck Wagon & Wheels. 520-398-8625 www.deanzarvresort.com FEBRUARY 24, 6PM - SAN CAYETANO, DR. SEUSS/READING UNDER THE STARS, San Cayetano Cafetorium. 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. The event is free to the public. For more information, contact Roxie Leyva at 520-375-8312.

FEBRUARY 24, 7PM-9PM - RIO RICO HIGH SCHOOL SPRING BAND CONCERT. RRHS Cafetorium. 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.

FEBRUARY 25, 8AM-3PM - PALO PARADO ESTATES - ESTATE WIDE GARAGE SALE. Palo Parado Estates is having a multi-family one-day garage sale. West side of Tubac, AZ between exits 34 and 40. Find furniture, tools, art, household items, hardware and much more. Follow the garage sale arrows.

FEBRUARY 25, 9AM-1PM - TUMACÁCORI NATIONAL HISTORICAL PARK IS OFFERING TOURS TO THE HISTORIC MISSION SITES OF GUEVAVI AND CALABAZAS. These fragile ruins, protected within the national park, are normally closed to the public and can be visited only as part of these

special, reserved tours. The cost for the tour is $25 per person. Reservations are required. To make a reservation, visit the National Park Service reservation website, www.recreation.gov. The tours meet at the Tumacácori National Historical Park Visitor Center. For more information, call the Tumacácori visitor center at 520-377-5060 or visit our website at nps.gov/tuma.

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FEBRUARY 25, 9:30AM TEE TIME - SANTA CRUZ HUMANE SOCIETY'S 8TH ANNUAL CHARITY GOLF TOURNAMENT AT THE KINO SPRINGS GOLF CLUB, NOGALES. $90 Entry includes fees/cart/lunch. Prizes! For more information email tubacsue@aol.com.

FEBRUARY 25, 10AM-11:30 & 12-1:30PM - TOUR OF HACIENDA DE LA CANOA. Historic Hacienda de la Canoa, 5375 S. I-19 Frontage Road, Green Valley. Cost: Free. Online registration required. For more information: www. pima.gov/nrpr, CanoaRanch@pima.gov or 520-724-5220.

FEBRUARY 25, 10AM-12NOON - WALKING TOURS OF OLD TUBAC. Come explore colorful Old Tubac that even some of the locals don’t know about!

Guided by Connie Stevens, you’ll discover fascinating facts about the town’s early adobe buildings and learn about Arizona’s first European settlement.

Topics from early Native American inhabitants, Spanish explorers, American pioneers, Apache attacks, kidnappings, and other exciting episodes are discussed. Meet at the Park’s Visitor Center. Allow 2 hours for the tour and wear walking shoes, sunscreen and a hat. $10 fee includes all day admission to tour the Presidio Park. Tour limited to 20; reservations requested, 520398-2252 or info@TubacPresidio.org. Tubac Presidio State Historic Park, 1 Burruel St. FEBRUARY 25, 10AM-12NOON - KIDS BIRDING THE PARKS! MONTHLY SERIES - THE DUCKS OF REID PARK.(Meet Across from the Zoo by the ponds) Join local bird guides from Tucson Audubon Society for our Kids Birding the Parks event! Younger children, ages 4-6, will explore birds through storytelling and crafts (must be supervised). Older kids (8-17) will use binoculars and go on a bird adventure with our guides. Explore a different park each month! Meet new birding pals Learn to identify our local birds. Loaner binoculars, crafts and storytelling. Raffle prizes. $5 Non-Members, Free to Members. Questions? Contact Deb Vath at dvath@hotmail. com FEBRUARY 25, 10AM-1PM - LIVING HISTORY: CHOCOLATE! 1000 YEARS AND COUNTING. Come discover the rich history of chocolate in the Southwest. Taste a cacao bean, learn how the Mayans and pre-Columbian Native Americans prepared their chocolate, and sample the energy drink that fueled the 1774 and 1775 Anza expeditions from Tubac to Alta California. Included with park admission, $5 adult, $2 youth, children free.

Tubac Presidio State Historic Park, 1 Burruel St. (520) 398–2252.

FEBRUARY 25, 11AM-4PM - ARTIST DEMONSTRATION AND OPEN HOUSE. Please join us for an open house and artist demonstration by FEATURED ARTIST PHIL STARKE on Saturday. Phil is a well-known and respected artist and paints scenes from the west and southwest. Phil’s work will be featured from February 20th – March 6th and can be seen at Big Horn Galleries, 37 Tubac Rd., Tubac (located at the end of Tubac Road, across from the Presidio). 520-398-9209.

FEBRUARY 25, 2PM - THE ARCHEOLOGY OF ARIZONA - SPECIAL PRESENTATION BY JACK LASSETER. Have you ever wondered why there seems to be so many more archeological sites here in the Southwest than in other parts of the country? It’s the dry climate. Wherever you travel in Arizona you see archeological sites. This talk tells us about the six major pre-historic peoples in Arizona: the Ancient Puebloan People (Anasazi), the Mogollon, the Hohokam, the Sinagua, the Salado and the Patayan. Jack will also discuss the earlier Paleo-Indians, the archeological techniques used by the professionals, and some details about the archeologists who have made this field so famous in Arizona. A great addition to our Arizona knowledge, this field of study makes us well aware that we are not the only people to have lived here. Wine and hors d'oeuvres will be served. $15 per lecture. A portion of the proceeds supports our education and preservation programs.

Please call for reservations and future dates, 520-398-2252. Tubac Presidio State Historic Park, 1 Burruel St. FEBRUARY 25, 3PM-5PM - BIRDING SWEETWATER WETLANDS. Explore this urban birding hotspot with a naturalist to look for wetland and desert birds as well as other wildlife. All ages welcome. Sweetwater Wetlands, 2667 W. Sweetwater Drive. Free. Online registration required.

For more information: www.pima.gov/nrpr, eeducation@pima.gov or 520-615-7855.

FEBRUARY 25, 6:30PM-8:30PM - A NIGHT UNDER THE STARS. Explore the wonder and unfold the mysteries of the night sky. Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association volunteers provide an introduction to the night sky and set up telescopes for celestial viewing. Feel free to bring your lawn chair. All ages welcome. Weather permitting. Tucson Mountain Park, Ironwood Picnic Area, 1500 S. Kinney Road at Hal Gras Road. Free. Registration not required. For more information: www.pima.gov/nrpr, eeducation@pima.gov or 520-615-7855.

DEADLINE TO ENTER FEBRUARY 26 - 18TH ANNUAL ARIZONA YOUNG ARTISTS’ COMPETITION, a scholarship competition that showcases the talents of artists (ages 15-19).

Applicants may enter in the disciplines of Acting, Dance and Voice for a chance to compete in The Finals at the Herberger Theater on Saturday, March 11, 2017, 7pm in front of a live audience.

The winner of each discipline will receive a $1,000 scholarship to help further their education in the arts. The early registration fee for each discipline is $25 through February 12 and $35

Friday Evening, March 17, 4 to 7pm

Kicking off the Art Center’s Open Studio weekend, galleries in Tubac are hosting parties throughout the village.

Tubac Art and Gifts has a very special evening planned.

Many of our premiere artists will be on hand to talk with you throughout the party.

Four artists will be handing out gift vouchers worth either $50 or $100 on selected works.

Could be your lucky night!

Call Jen for more information 575-640-6569 www.tubacartandgifts.com 31 Tubac Road

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through February 26. Applicants will be contacted the week of February 27 to audition on Monday, March 6 (Dance), Tuesday, March 7 (Voice), Wednesday, March 8 (Acting). The registration form is available at www.azyoungartistscompetition.org. For information, contact Mary Robinson at 602-254-7399, Ext. 104. Tickets to attend The Finals are $10 general admission and $5 for students (with id). The audience votes for their favorite competitors in the “People’s Choice Awards.” Each winner receives $100. Park for $6 at the Arizona Center.

Purchase validation online with tickets or at the Herberger Theater Box Office before the Finals event. For information, visit http://www.herbergertheater.org/calendar/arizona-youngartists-competition/.

FEBRUARY 26, 2PM - A MUSICAL PERFORMANCE HONORING THE ONE-ROOM SCHOOL HOUSE. Join us for “The Hats She Wore,” the musical life story of JoAnne Everson Anderson who grew up on a farm in Minnesota and attended a one-room country school house. A member of the Greatest Generation, JoAnne’s goal is to call attention to one-room schools and how they educated and built America. A long-time teacher in Tucson, JoAnne now lives in Colorado. For 10 years she performed with Tucson’s distinguished male choir The Sons of Orpheus singing (among others) “Ragtime Cowgirl Jo.” Raves of her performances: “A very creative, originally done performance that will touch you personally,” and “Her voice and talent will grab you and leave you smiling.” JoAnne is donating the proceeds of her show to support the Friends of the Presidio and our 1885 school house. Tickets are $15 adults, free for children under 14. Seating is limited and reservations are encouraged. Call (520) 398-2252 today or email us at info@TubacPresidio.org FEBRUARY 26, 2PM - “LOVE LETTERS” A CIVIC THEATER PERFORMANCE AT THE TUBAC CENTER OF THE ARTS. Featuring Bill Neubauer and Jane Boyland. A.R. Gurney’s funny and poignant play follows a stuffy W.A.S.P. and a free-spirited woman throughout their lives as chronicled in letters they write to each other. Call the Art Center for tickets at 530-398-2371. $30 Members, $35 Nonmembers & Guests.

FEBRUARY 26, 5PM-6:30PM - TOTAL RELAXATION RESTORATIVE YOGA PRACTICE AT THE TUBAC HEALING ARTS CENTER. Contact Erin Menut for details: erin@radiantenergyforlife.com or text/call 520-222-7972.

FEBRUARY 28, 10AM-11:30 & 12-1:30PM - TOUR OF HACIENDA DE LA CANOA. Historic Hacienda de la Canoa, 5375 S. I-19 Frontage Road, Green Valley. Cost: Free. Online registration required. For more information: www.pima.gov/nrpr, CanoaRanch@pima.gov or 520-724-5220.

FEBRUARY 28, 5PM - SCVUSD NO. 35 GOVERNING BOARD MEETING at the District Office, Board Room. The public is invited to attend the regular bimonthly meeting of the district governing board.

FEBRUARY 28 - MARDI GRAS AT THE COW PALACE RESTAURANT AND BAR. Live Music with dancing, food and fun! I-19 Exit 48 Amado. 520-3988000.

MARCH 1, 8:30AM-6PM - MAGDALENA THEN AND NOW TOUR. Located just 60 miles south of Nogales, Magdalena has been designated a "Magical Pueblo" because of its historic and colonial charm. This tour includes both a look back to the past and a glance at the contemporary challenges of a small Mexican city. $75 BCA Member, $95 Non Member. For more info visit bordercommunityalliance.org/ MARCH 1, 10AM-1PM - INTRO TO LIVE DRAWING WITH MAEVE HICKEY. In a one-time workshop, artist Maeve Hickey will offer a class in the atelier method she employs in the life drawing studio she conducts at The Arts Students League, NYC. Using a life model, participants will study and draw the figure in the time-honored tradition. Materials will be provided. A Lowe House Project artist in residency program in Old Town Tubac. For information, fees and pre-registration (required) contact the artist at maevehickey@ yahoo.com or 520-665-8116.

MARCH 1, 10AM-2PM - LIVING HISTORY: BLACKSMITHING IN TUBAC. Blacksmithing has a long and important place in the history in Tubac, from Spanish times, to the great mining boom, to the simple hard work of making latches for the 1885 schoolhouse. Visit our blacksmith as he creates all those wonderful tools for daily life, from nails, to latches, to spoons and forks.

Includes all day admission to tour the Presidio. $5 adult, $2 youth, children free. Tubac Presidio State Historic Park, 1 Burruel St. (520) 398–2252.

MARCH 1, 11AM-12NOON - MUSEUM TOUR: SPANISH TUBAC – A CURATOR’S LOOK AT THE PRESIDIO THAT TRANSFORMED THE SANTA CRUZ VALLEY. Join us for a guided tour where you’ll explore Spanish Tubac and take a closer look at several museum artifacts and discuss their impact on history. Allow 1 hour for the tour. $10 fee includes all day admission to tour the Presidio Park. Tour limited to 12; reservations requested, 520398-2252 or info@TubacPresidio.org. Tubac Presidio State Historic Park, 1 Burruel St. (520) 398–2252.

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MARCH 2-8 - BIRDING AND CULTURE IN SOUTHERN SONORA - ASH WEDNESDAY WITH THE MAYO. This extraordinary trip takes you via comfortable motor coach to experience the Ash Wednesday ceremonies of the Mayo and Yaqui Indians in Mexico. You will visit the historic Mayo village of Júpare near Navajoa, and stay at the beautiful Hacienda del Santos in the historic town of Alamos. You will experience fabulous birding in lush tropical forests, ancient rituals, gourmet adventures, musical performances, and a special visit to the only active cultivated pearl oyster farm in the Western Hemisphere. Reserve your spot today with a $200 deposit, with the remainder due January 31st. The all-inclusive cost is $2,150 for Tucson Audubon members; $2,200 for non-members; single supplement is $500. Sign up online today at: www.tucsonaudubon.org/alamos MARCH 3 THROUGH 31 - THE SANTA RITA ART LEAGUE OF GVR PRESENTS THE 9TH ANNUAL MEMBERS JURIED ART COMPETITION AT THE CANOA HILLS SOCIAL CENTER (3660 S. Camino Del Sol, Green Valley. In addition to 1st Place--$300; 2nd Place--$200; 3rd Place--$100; four Honorable Mentions--$50, and the People's Choice--$100; there will be a new prize for "Best of Show" --$300. The WINNERS for each category will be ANNOUNCED on Saturday, MARCH 4, AT 6:00 PM. Mark your calendar and be there. The OPENING RECEPTION begins at 4:30 PM. MARCH 3 THROUGH APRIL 9 - FLIGHT - AN ART EXHIBITION at the Tubac Center of the Arts. 9 Plaza Rd. 520-398-2371. www.tubacarts.org.

MARCH 3, 11AM - ANNIVERSARY OF “THE WEEKLY ARIZONIAN” Join us for cake and a celebration of the 158th 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 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. (520) 398–2252.

MARCH 3, 3PM-6PM - COOKING A-Z - FRIDA’S MOLE WITH LAURA DUNCAN. $60. Mole is perhaps the most unique dish in Mexico, Made with chocolate, nuts, chilis, sweet spices and dried fruit ground to a smooth sauce, mole has a very complex flavor unlike any other sauce anywhere. Our recipe comes from the kitchen of the famous Mexican artist Frida Kahlo. It is a relatively mild dish that can easily be made spicy if desired. Laura will guide us through the traditional methods of cooking and rehydrating dried spices to maximize flavor, as well as the modern use of a blender to make the process quick and easy. Locally grown pinto beans will be made Charro Style. A cilantro lime rice, a fresh green salad and the ultimate Mexican dessert - Flan - will make this an experience you won’t forget. Wine and Beer will accompany the meal. Tumacookery. www.cookinga-z.com. 520398-9497.

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MARCH 4, 10AM-12NOON - WALKING TOURS OF OLD TUBAC. Come explore colorful Old Tubac that even some of the locals don’t know about!

Guided by Connie Stevens, you’ll discover fascinating facts about the town’s early adobe buildings and learn about Arizona’s first European settlement. Topics from early Native American inhabitants, Spanish explorers, American pioneers, Apache attacks, kidnappings, and other exciting episodes are discussed. Meet at the Park’s Visitor Center. Allow 2 hours for the tour and wear walking shoes, sunscreen and a hat. $10 fee includes admission to tour the Park. Tour limited to 20; reservations requested, 520-398-2252 or info@TubacPresidio.org. Tubac Presidio State Historic Park, 1 Burruel St. (520) 398–2252.

MARCH 4 & 5, 10AM-4PM - TCA WORKSHOP - “A PAINTING PER CLASS” WITH J. RODNEY REVEAL. For more information visit www.tubacarts.org.

MARCH 4, 2PM - ROY PURCELL: TUBAC TAKES FLIGHT: THE ARTIST’S EXPERIENCE. Join artist Roy Purcell as he talks about his experience creating a painting depicting a Curtiss JN-4 Jenny bi-plane and a Lockheed Sirius aircraft flown by Tubac residents Clarence “Dutch” and Joan Shankle.

Joan, the first woman to earn a private pilot’s license, and the first woman to fly coast-to-coast owned and flew the Curtiss JN-4 Jenny between Massachusetts and Tubac. They bought a 400 acre farm north of Tubac and built a hangar and runway naming it Pajaritos Migradores or PM ranch. Both the Shankles won awards at the first Annual Tucson Air Show in 1933. Theirs is a fascinating and largely unknown piece of Tubac History. Call 520-3982252 for reservations now. $10 fee includes all day admission to tour the Park. Tubac Presidio State Historic Park, 1 Burruel St. (520) 398–2252.

MARCH 4, 2PM-4PM - RONDSTADT GENERATION, This favorite group returns with new and old Mexican and Southwestern music. They have added more instruments and singers. At the UU Church in the Amado Territory. Take Interstate 19 to Exit 48. Turn east to Territory Lane. Tickets for $15 at the door. 520-548-7954.

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Tu b a c Vi l l a g e r M a r c h 2 0 1 7 MARCH 4, 2:30PM-8:30PM - KITCHENS OF NOGALES: LA ZONA GASTRONOMICA. This tour begins with a visit to the landmark symbol of Nogales - the statues known as Monument to Benito Juarez and the Mono Bichi, followed by a short craft beer orientation and tasting at Nogales Brewing Company. The tour fee includes transportation by rental van, guide, and a four course meal at a modern central Mexican cuisine dining venue, La Llorona. We'll also visit the new La Granja food truck plaza. Great opportunity for craft beer enthusiasts and those passionate for Latin American cooking. $60 BCA Member, $80-Non-member. For more info visit bordercommunityalliance.org/ MARCH 4, 7:30PM - LIVE MUSIC - DEGRAZIA SPANISH GUITAR BAND. Ages 18 & up = $13 advance / $18 day of show (reduced rates for youth) Domingo DeGrazia, son of the famed artist 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 5, 10AM-4PM - TCA WORKSHOP - “A PAINTING PER CLASS” WITH J. RODNEY REVEAL. For more information visit www.tubacarts.org.

MARCH 5, 1-5PM - THE HEART OF EVOLUTION: EXPLORING THE HIDDEN HISTORY AND UNTAPPED POTENTIAL OF THE HUMAN-ANIMAL BOND. An Indoor Seminar with International EFL expert Linda Kohanov. UUCGV Auditorium at Amado Territory Inn. In this moving, paradigm-altering seminar, best-selling author Linda Kohanov shares some of her latest, surprising insights on the power of the human-animal bond. Through evocative images and moving case studies from around the world, she combines compelling historical, archeological, biochemical, and behavioral research to illuminate a process of mutual transformation that challenges all our previous notions of how and why our ancestors formed close partnerships with animals. $50. Proceeds benefit the Merlin Spirit Program, bringing the therapeutic power of horses to teens and their parents. Info/ Registration: http://eponaquest.com/workshop/2927/ Or call: (520) 4555908.

MARCH 5, 2PM - TUBAC TAKES FLIGHT PRESENTATION: NATURE RESCUE, REHAB, & RELEASE! You just found a wild animal that needs help. Who can you call? What should you do and not do? Joan Cass, education director at the Tucson Wildlife Center will give us the answers and information about helping our fellow earthly creatures when they are in distress. Watch rescue demonstrations, identify mystery baby animals, and find out how you can help the wonderful wildlife that lives around us. Call (520) 398-2252 to make your reservation. $10 fee includes all day admission to tour the Park. Tubac Presidio State Historic Park, 1 Burruel St. (520) 398–2252.

MARCH 5, 2PM-4:30PM - COOKING A-Z - PESCADO VERACRUZAN WITH JERI HOYLE. $60. The popularity of Fish Veracruz reaches far beyond the state and city of its origin. All over Mexico this colorful, flavorful dish delights. Blending the flavors and influences of Mexico and Spain, it is simple to make, but tastes fantastic because of the depth of flavors from combining onions, garlic, lime, peppers, tomatoes, olives, capers, and spices. In our hands on class we will prepare the pescado en pappilotte, creating foil packets to cook outdoors on the grill. To accompany our fish and vegetable entree we will have Frijoles negros a la veracruzana, Veracruz Style Black Beans. We will show you how to make fresh hot-offthe-griddle corn tortillas. You will enjoy homemade Mexican Vanilla Ice Cream for our dessert. Pacifico beer and white wine will accompany the meal.Tumacookery. www.cookinga-z.com. 520-398-9497.

MARCH 7, 10AM-12NOON - HELL BENT FOR RESURRECTION: A HIKE THROUGH TUBAC’S MANY LAYERS. Join us for a new program of History Hikes to take advantage of the great outdoors and our amazingly rich cultural heritage. Join our docent for an insightful walk on the Anza Trail starting at the original Plaza de Armas from which the expedition to Alta California departed. The hike will follow along a short portion of the Rio de Tubac (as it then was!) while discussing the native peoples and later arrivals who lived in the area. Wear sturdy walking shoes, sunscreen, and bring water. $10 fee includes all day admission to the Park. The 1 and 1/4 mile hike begins from the Tubac Presidio visitors center at 10 am, rain or shine. Hike limited to 15 people. Call (520) 398-2252 to reserve your place today. Tubac Presidio State Historic Park, 1 Burruel St. (520) 398–2252.

MARCH 9, 9AM-5:30PM - CROSS BORDER TOUR - NOGALES. Educational and inspirational, these tours provide an orientation to the rising economic and civil sector of Nogales, MX led by Mexican & US guides & a member of the US Consulate staff. Lunch & snack included. Transportation in Mexico is by van; only minimal walking is required. $60 BCA Member, $80 Non Member. For more info visit bordercommunityalliance.org/ MARCH 9, 11AM-1:30PM - COOKING A-Z - BELLINIS AND BREAKFAST WITH MARION HOOK. $40. Marion Hook has owned the award winning Adobe Rose Inn Bed and Breakfast in the Sam Hughes Neighborhood of Tucson for 14 years. That’s a lot of breakfasts. Marion will be sharing two more of her delicious and easy to cook original recipes. Either of these breakfast recipes will please your guests without exhausting you.

Marion will teach you to make an Adobe Rose Favorite, oatmeal pancakes with apples and cinnamon caramel sauce. The class will also make baked grapefruit with spices and savory bacon cheddar scones. Marion will share the secret to perfect, less mess oven roasted bacon. Peach Bellinis (champagne and peach nectar) will accompany the meal. Tumacookery. www.cookinga-z.com. 520-398-9497.

MARCH 9, 2PM - CONCERT: JONI HARMS. Joni Harms lives on a ranch in Oregon that was homesteaded in 1872. Growing up, she learned to sing and write songs by listening to Dolly Parton, Merle Haggard, George Strait and Emmylou Harris. Joni wants to put the “Western” back into “Country” music and has won numerous awards and accolades over two decades. Harms was named Female Vocalist of the Year and accepted the award for Song of the Year from the Western Music Association. Get your tickets early by calling (520) 398-2252 as seating is limited, and this concert is sure to be a sellout. Tickets $15 for adults, free for children 14 and under. Tubac Presidio State Historic Park, 1 Burruel St. (520) 398–2252.

MARCH 10 - PERFORMING ARTS SERIES AT THE TUBAC CENTER OF THE ARTS PRESENTS - “INFINITUS” For more information visit www.tubacarts. org.

MARCH 10 - 6:30PM - LIVE MUSIC AT DE ANZA RV RESORT Desert Treasure Band. 520-398-8625 www.deanzarvresort.com MARCH 10 & 11 - THE SONORAN DESERT CENTER FOR SPIRITUAL LIVING IS HOSTING - "I GIVE MYSELF PERMISSION" A WOMEN’S RETREAT WITH KAREN DRUCKER at 2050 Territory Lane, Amado, AZ (Just South of Green Valley, Exit #48 off I-19, East). The women’s retreat is being facilitated by Karen Drucker. She has been the music director of various churches, as well as music director and “ music weaver” for many spiritual conferences and retreats. In following her passion, Karen sings, speaks and leads workshops at women’s retreats, mind-body & health conferences, and various churches around the country. Retreat: Friday 5:30pm til 9:00 (includes dinner) and Saturday, 10am until 4pm (includes lunch and snacks).

CONCERT: SATURDAY MARCH 11, 7 TO 9 PM. Tickets sold separately.

Retreat Only Tickets: $275. Concert Only Tickets: $20. www.facebook.com/ CSLSonoranDesert.

MARCH 11, 9AM-1PM - TUMACÁCORI NATIONAL HISTORICAL PARK IS OFFERING TOURS TO THE HISTORIC MISSION SITES OF GUEVAVI AND CALABAZAS. These fragile ruins, protected within the national park, are normally closed to the public and can be visited only as part of these special, reserved tours. The cost for the tour is $25 per person. Reservations are required. To make a reservation, visit the National Park Service reservation website, www.recreation.gov. The tours meet at the Tumacácori National Historical Park Visitor Center. For more information, call the Tumacácori visitor center at 520-377-5060 or visit our website at nps.gov/tuma.

MARCH 11 & 12 - SPRING ARTWALK. Tubac Chamber of Commerce's Spring ArtWalk is an event that invites visitors to explore the local working artist studios and fine art galleries for which Tubac is renowned. Meet the artists and enjoy special exhibits, receptions and art demonstrations. 10am-5pm.

For more information visit www.tubacaz.com. 520-398-2704.

MARCH 11 & 12 - ARTIST DEMONSTRATIONS AT ZFORREST. Christine Sisco will be demonstrating how to make wooden spoons with other resident artists demonstrating. 22 Tubac Rd. 520-398-9009.

MARCH 11 & 12, 10AM-1PM - DEMONSTRATIONS BY POTTER DON LASH during Spring Art Walk at The Red Door Gallery, 10 Plaza Rd. MARCH 11 & 12, 11AM-4PM - SHOW RECEPTION AND ARTIST DEMONSTRATION. Please join us during the Tubac Spring Art Walk for a reception and artist demonstration for our FIRE IN THE SKY SHOW

BY JESSICA GARRETT. Jessica is an amazing artist whose depictions of Arizona’s skies are unparalleled. Stop by and meet Jessica on Saturday and Sunday, March 11 – 12, from 11am – 4pm both days. The show, Fire In The Sky, can be seen from March 8th – 18th at Big Horn Galleries, 37 Tubac Rd., Tubac (located at the end of Tubac Road, across from the Presidio). 520-3989209.

MARCH 11, 12NOON-4PM - MEET THE ARTIST MARTHA BROWN during Spring Art Walk at The Red Door Gallery, 10 Plaza Rd. MARCH 11, 2PM - PRESENTATION: RIO RICO’S MOST UNUSUAL REAL ESTATE HISTORY BY DWIGHT THIBODEAUX. Two brothers began selling goods in the streets of Baltimore. They would eventually become sellers of a well-known hair tonic and the worlds’ largest land sales company in the 1960s. In a series of very successful and ground breaking land sales techniques, some legal and some less than legal, the Rosen brothers would test their land sales methods by developing several communities in Florida. These communities became the blue print for the development of the Baca Float Ranch in Santa Cruz County into the Rio Rico Project and Subdivision. Dwight Thibodeaux will provide an entertaining exposé. Rio Rico’s unconventional development by Gulf American Land Corporation of Arizona. You won’t believe what they did to sell land to unsuspecting buyers! Call (520) 398-2252 to make your reservation. $10 fee includes all day admission to tour the Park. Tubac Presidio State Historic Park, 1 Burruel

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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. (520) 398–2252.

MARCH 11, 7:30PM - LIVE MUSIC - GLENN WHITE QUINTET. Ages 18 & up = $15 advance / $20 day of show (reduced rates for youth) NYC Jazz saxophonist Glenn White has performed alongside Norah Jones, Paul Banks (Interpol), Greg Camp (Smash Mouth), Michael Eisenstein (Melissa Etheridge), Sunnyside Records artist Jamie Baum, Impulse! artist Greg Tardy, ECM Records artist Art Lande, and the Four Tops (opening for Chuck Berry) and many other notable musicians. Sea of Glass Center for the Arts, 330 E. 7th Street, Tucson, AZ. For info & directions – http://theseaofglass.org or (520) 398-2542.

MARCH 15, 10AM-4PM - OPEN HOUSE AT SANTA CRUZ CHILI & SPICE CO. Sample great Mexican Food, mini margaritas and join in a tour of our work facility. 1868 E Frontage Rd, Tumacacori just south of the mission. 520398-2591.

MARCH 12 - RESTORATIVE YOGA PRACTICE AT THE TUBAC HEALING ARTS CENTER. Contact Erin Menut for details: erin@ radiantenergyforlife.com or text/call 520-222-7972.

MARCH 16, 9AM-5:30PM - CROSS BORDER TOUR - NOGALES. Educational and inspirational, these tours provide an orientation to the rising economic and civil sector of Nogales, MX led by Mexican & US guides & a member of the US Consulate staff. Lunch & snack included. Transportation in Mexico is by van; only minimal walking is required. $60 BCA Member, $80 Non Member. For more info visit bordercommunityalliance.org/

MARCH 12, 11AM-5PM - DEMONSTRATIONS BY MASTER GOURD ARTIST BONNIE GIBSON during Spring Art Walk at The Red Door Gallery, 10 Plaza Rd. MARCH 12, 2PM - TEODORO ‘TED’ RAMIREZ ARTIST-INRESIDENCE CONCERT SERIES – DON ARMSTRONG. Don Armstrong has been a favorite on the Tucson folk music scene for many years now. He started his career in upstate New York listening to and learning from legendary performers like Dave Van Ronk, Gary Davis and Bob Dylan. Don is soft spoken, easy going, and a terrific performer. His guitar and banjo work are both flawless, his voice is clear, sweet and strong. He will present a solo concert, but if we know Don he may have talented musicians in tow. In either case, do not miss this concert - Don is a musical treasure! Grab your tickets early by calling (520) 398-2252 as seating is limited, and this concert is sure to be a sell-out. Tickets $18 for adults, free for children 14 and under.

Tubac Presidio State Historic Park, 1 Burruel St. (520) 398–2252.

MARCH 16, 11AM-2PM - FRONTIER PRINTING PRESS DEMONSTRATIONS. A knowledgeable volunteer demonstrates the Washington Hand Press used to print Arizona’s first newspaper in 1859 and answers questions about hand press printing, type setting, and other aspects of this marvel of industrial engineering. You will get to set type and print small samples to take with you. Included with park admission: $5 adult, $2 youth 7-13, children free. Tubac Presidio State Historic Park, 1 Burruel St. (520) 398–2252.

It's a Party!

Friday night, March 17, 4-8pm.

Tubac Art and Gifts, along with a dozen other Tubac galleries including the Tubac Art Center, will inaugurate Open Studio weekend (March 17 through 19, 2017) with a Meet the Artists Party Friday night, March 17th.

Join us at Tubac Art and Gifts, 4 to 7pm, to meet the men and women of our art family who dedicate their lives to creating art. They are talented. They are professional and they would like to meet you.

MARCH 16, 1PM-3PM - GREEN VALLEY GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY MARCH MEETING at the Valley Presbyterian Church, 2800 S. Camino del Sol, Green Valley. It will feature a presentation by Karen Feeney on the content of our exciting new web site, and how to find everything and use it to its fullest. Visitors are welcome. Contact JoAnn Herbst (520-396-4630 or joannherbst29@gmail.com) for more information, or our web site: www.azgvgs.org.

MARCH 12, 3PM-6PM - COOKING A-Z - THE ARGENTINE GRILL WITH JOHN BORD. $70. Argentina is famous for the Churasco Artists include Carol Swiggett (acrylic on canvas), grilling tradition. Grill Master John Bord will introduce you to Lisa Matta-Brown (acrylic on canvas), Diane West (gourds), two open fire cooking methods, the Parilla and the Chapa. We Sandy Baenen-Chope (scratch-board), Jen Prill (pottery & glass), will also enjoy a traditional appetizer and dessert as well as Alavaro Enciso (found art), Connie Borys (Poppies in acrylic on canvas).

Argentine wines. Aperitivo - Figs with Fresh Mozzarella, Jamon, MARCH 17 - 6:30 - LIVE MUSIC AT DE ANZA RV RESORT Thyme and Olive Oil. Caldero (Dutch Oven in Fire) Tomato and Retro Rockets. 520-398-8625 www.deanzarvresort.com Bread soup with Poached Eggs. Parilla (Wood Fire) Grilled Steaks Eco-Breaks immerses kids in the interconnected world of water and nature through up-close MARCH 17, 18 & 19 - THE TUBAC CENTER OF THE ARTS with a Chimichurri sauce. Chapa (Cast Iron Griddle) We will make two chapa and personal encounters with live birds, as well as fun and engaging lessons, games, and trips PRESENTS THE 2017 SANTA CRUZ VALLEY OPEN STUDIO TOUR in sides: Charred Carrots with Goat Cheese, Parsley, Arugula and Garlic Chips. to special areas. More information: www.tucsonaudubon.org/ecobreaks Sahuarita, Green Valley, Amado, Tubac, and Nogales. The Santa Cruz Valley Also, Smashed Potatoes with Olive Tapenade Crust. Postre - Dulce de Leche ice cream. Argentine wines like Malbec and Tannat will accompany the meal. MARCH 15, 8:30AM - COME SEE AND HEAR PETE KITCHEN LIVE (IN Open Studio Tour represents artists from the multifaceted and diverse communities in southern Pima and Santa Cruz counties. Beginning with Tumacookery. www.cookinga-z.com. 520-398-9497.

THE PERSON OF VAN FOWERS, CHARACTER ACTOR) AT THE TUBAC a preview exhibition at the Tubac Center of the Arts on January 20, 2017, HISTORICAL SOCIETY’S BREAKFAST WITH HISTORY. On Wednesday, MARCH 13 THROUGH 17 - SCVUSD NO. 35 SPRING BREAK – NO CLASSES. the Tour commences from March 17 to 19, 2017 when artists in virtually all March 15 beginning at 8:30 a.m. at Wisdom’s Cafe in Tumacacori. $20 for District Office is open. mediums share their studios and their work with locals and visitors to the members; $25 for non-members. Send in your check with a reference to the region. As part of the 2017 expansion to the Tour, the Center welcomes the MARCH 13 & 14 - GREEN VALLEY COMMUNITY CHORUS PRESENTS breakfast to Tubac Historical Society P.O. Box 3261 Tubac, AZ 85646 or call city of Nogales in participation and the catalog for the event will 1) include 398-2020 for more information.

“AMID THE CENTURIES: MUSIC OF THE 1850S AND 1950S,” on Monday, a gallery guide for use all year and 2) be published in a bilingual edition. The March 13, 7:30pm, and on Tuesday, March 14, 2:30pm at Valley Presbyterian MARCH 15, 10AM-12NOON - GUIDED TOUR OF THE BARRIO DE TUBAC Santa Cruz Valleu Open Studio Tour will also feature a GALLERY NIGHT IN Church, 2800 S Camino Del Sol, Green Valley. Tickets are $15 and can be ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITE. Special tour by Phil Halpenny and Gwen Griffin TUBAC, FRIDAY MARCH 17 FROM 4PM TO 7PM. TubacArts.org. obtained from chorus members and also from GV Chamber of Commerce, GV of the Spanish colonial archaeological site just south of the Park which Books, Meredith’s Hallmark, Creative Edges, the Book Shop, and at the door.

MARCH 17, 18 & 19 - OPEN STUDIO TOUR - CK WEARDEN. 2224 Paseo preserves the remains of the original Tubac town site, including residence Info: Betty @399-3261.

Tumacacori, Tubac. CKWearden.com. foundations, plaza area, refuse area and partial irrigation ditch. Meet at MARCH 13 THROUGH 17 AND 20 THROUGH 24 - TUCSON AUDUBON IS HOSTING A SPRING the Park’s Visitor Center. Tour involves a walk of about 1-1/4 miles. The MARCH 17, 18 & 19 - OPEN STUDIO TOUR - HUGH CABOT STUDIO BREAK CAMP FOR K-8 KIDS THIS SEASON! Roadrunner’s Quest EcoBreaks will Audubon’s Archaeological Conservancy protects this site and participants are asked to MUSEUM. Opening during the TCA Studio Tour, come and see the studio of

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MARCH 17,18&19 - OPEN STUDIO TOUR - RESIDENT ARTIST AMADO PEÑA & JEWELER, CYNTHIA BATTISTA AT ZFORREST. 22 Tubac Rd. 520-398-9009.

MARCH 17, 18 & 19 - SKY ISLAND ALLIANCE PRESENTS - SPRINGS INVENTORY AND ASSESSMENT TRAINING. On day 1, Springs Stewardship Institute will give you a good grounding in springs ecology, research methods, and monitoring protocols. Day 2 and 3 will be spent in the field at a nearby spring, where you will utilize your new skills by: using GPS equipment to georeference springs, drawing a sketch map of the site and identifying its micro-habitats, calculating a site’s solar radiation budget, measuring water quality and flow, recording invertebrates and vertebrates, collecting and recording flora found at the site and more! This training is highly recommended for volunteers who wish to join us on springs assessment trips. We want to help build your skills so you can have a greater impact when you’re out in the field. We have monitoring trips in the works for the Galiuros, Aravaipa, and other wild Sky Island locations coming up soon! Contact Sami Hammer at 520-624-7080 x16 or sami@skyislandalliance.org for more information. Cost $80 per person.

MARCH 17, 18 & 19 - BALLET TUCSON PRESENTS “DANCE & DESSERT.” Multiple show times will be held at the Stevie Eller Dance Theatre, Tucson. Ticket price includes admission to the concert, as well as a post-performance reception with coffee and dessert tastings from some of Tucson’s best restaurants and eateries. Order by Phone: 800-838-3006 or Online: www. brownpapertickets.com. General Admission: $40/person. For groups of 10 or more: $35/ person.

MARCH 17, STARTS AT 11AM - CELEBRATE ST. PATRICK’S DAY AT STABLES RANCH GRILLE AT THE TUBAC GOLF RESORT AND SPA. Corned Beef & Cabbage. $19 from 11am til close. For reservations call 520.398.2678.

MARCH 17 - ST. PATRICK’S CELEBRATION AT THE COW PALACE RESTAURANT AND BAR. Featuring Corned Beef and Live Music! I-19 Exit 48 Amado. 520-398-8000.

MARCH 17, 4PM-7PM - IT’S A PARTY! Tubac Art and Gifts, along with a dozen other Tubac galleries including the Tubac Art Center, will inaugurate Open Studio weekend (March 17 through 19, 2017) with a Meet the Artists Party Friday night, March 17th. Join us at Tubac Art and Gifts, 4 to 7pm, to meet the men and women of our art family who dedicate their lives to creating art. They are talented. They are professional and they would like to meet you. Artists include Carol Swiggett (acrylic on canvas), Lisa MattaBrown (acrylic on canvas), Diane West (gourds), Sandy Baenen-Chope (scratch-board), Jen Prill (pottery and glass), Alavaro Enciso (found art), Connie Borys (Poppies in acrylic on canvas). www.tubacartandgifts.com.

31 Tubac Rd. MARCH 17, 5PM-7PM - PREVIEW RECEPTION SALE FOR THE OPEN STUDIO TOUR - CK WEARDEN. RSVP's only. Please call 520-398-3943.

MARCH 18, 10AM-12NOON - WALKING TOURS OF OLD TUBAC. Come explore colorful Old Tubac that even some of the locals don’t know about!

Guided by Connie Stevens, you’ll discover fascinating facts about the town’s early adobe buildings and learn about Arizona’s first European settlement.

Topics from early Native American inhabitants, Spanish explorers, American pioneers, Apache attacks, kidnappings, and other exciting episodes are discussed. Meet at the Park’s Visitor Center. Allow 2 hours for the tour and wear walking shoes, sunscreen and a hat. $10 fee includes admission to tour the Park. Tour limited to 20; reservations requested, 520-398-2252 or info@ TubacPresidio.org. Tubac Presidio State Historic Park, 1 Burruel St. (520) 398–2252.

MARCH 18, 11AM-4PM - EQUINE VOICES RESCUE & SANCTUARY ANNUAL SPRING “FUN-RAISER”. This fun family event features live music

by Kevin Pakulis and Rancho Deluxe from 1pm to 3pm, special appearance by the historical Spanish Barb horses, food, wine tasting, beer garden, local vendors and non-profit organizations, raffles, ranch tours, and equine demonstrations. Meet Gulliver, Equine Voices’ mascot and symbol of horse rescue. Suggested donation is $5 per adult; those under 18 are free. For more information go to the Equine Voices website: www.equinevoices.org or contact Angie Wilson at 520-398-2814 or email angie@equinevoices.org.

Equine Voices Rescue & Sanctuary, located at 1624 W Dove Way in Amado.

MARCH 18, 2PM - TRANSPORTATION IN THE OLD WEST, SPECIAL PRESENTATION BY JACK LASSETER. Boring you think? Not on your life. Come and hear about the various routes across the Old West, and particularly across Arizona. Learn about the Jackass Mail where passengers had to walk part of the way, the famous Butterfield Stage running from Apache attacks, the different kinds of wagons: prairie schooners, conestogas, celerities, Concords, and Spanish carretas; why stage drivers sat on the right and the shotgun guards on the left, why a stagecoach’s front wheels were smaller than the rear ones. Jack will also talk about the paddle wheelers on the Colorado, the camels across northern Arizona, the topographical engineers, the pony express, and the coming of the railroads; and why the railroads did not connect with Phoenix until the “end of the frontier”. It’s a fascinating story and part of our history. 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. (520) 398–2252.

MARCH 18, 2:30PM-8:30PM - KITCHENS OF NOGALES: LA ZONA GASTRONOMICA. This tour begins with a visit to the landmark symbol of Nogales - the statues known as Monument to Benito Juarez and the Mono Bichi, followed by a short craft beer orientation and tasting at Nogales Brewing Company. The tour fee includes transportation by rental van, guide, and a four course meal at a modern central Mexican cuisine dining venue, La Llorona. We'll also visit the new La Granja food truck plaza. Great opportunity for craft beer enthusiasts and those passionate for Latin American cooking. $60 BCA Member, $80-Non-member. For more info visit bordercommunityalliance.org/ MARCH 19, 2PM - CONCERT: ARIZONA BALALAIKA ENSEMBLE. This amazing ensemble will dazzle you, your houseguests, and your family with spirited Slavic balalaika music and colorful costumes of the Tsarist era. You’ll hear Russian folk music played with charm and verve on unique stringed musical instruments, and you will revel in the lively tempos. For over thirty years, the group has toured throughout southeast Arizona and Mexico to the delight of all. Authentic and lavish Russian-themed hors d’oeuvres will be served including smoked salmon, deviled eggs and samples of flavored vodka. This is a hugely fun event that you will not want to miss! The last time the ensemble played at the park, we were sold out, so make your reservations today! Tickets $20 adults, free for children 14 and younger. For reservations call 520-398-2252. Tubac Presidio State Historic Park, 1 Burruel St. (520) 398–2252.

33 free and is open to the public, at the Rio Rico Community Center. Don’t miss it! For more information about the Rio Rico Historical Society and upcoming events, please visit our website: www.RioRicoHistoricalSociety.org.

MARCH 22 THROUGH 26 - 14TH ANNUAL TUCSON CINE MEXICO, A PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN THE HANSON FILM INSTITUTE, NEW YORK-BASED CINEMA TROPICAL, AND MEXICO CITY’S AMBULANTE. The 2017 Opening Night film will be Bellas de noche / Beauties of the Night. The award-winning new documentary, directed by Maria José Cuevas, charts the past and present lives of Rossy Mendoza, Olga Breeskin, Wanda Seux, Lyn May and Princesa Yamal, the Mexico City showgirls who were propelled beyond their cabaret stages to national fame in the 1970s and 80s. Visit www.tucsoncinemexico.org and find other festival event details, free tickets, a comprehensive archive and more. All 2017 Tucson Cine Mexico screenings will take place at Harkins Tucson Spectrum 18 (5455 S Calle Santa Cruz, Tucson 85706). Tickets will be free and open to all. Advance tickets will be available at www.

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MARCH 20 THROUGH 24 - TUCSON AUDUBON IS HOSTING A SPRING BREAK CAMP FOR K-8 KIDS THIS SEASON! Roadrunner’s Quest EcoBreaks will Audubon’s Eco-Breaks immerses kids in the interconnected world of water and nature through up-close and personal encounters with live birds, as well as fun and engaging lessons, games, and trips to special areas. More information: www.tucsonaudubon.org/ecobreaks MARCH 21, 6:30PM - A HISTORY TALK ON “TRAVELERS ALONG THE SANTA CRUZ: 1832-1855” GUEST HISTORY SPEAKER AND AUTHOR DAN JUDKINS. This was during the time of the Beaver trapper Antoine Leroux, the Graham military trip down the Santa Cruz, the folks from the East who were heading west through the Arizona Territory to the California gold fields in 1848, and the border surveys along the international border with Mexico. Dan will also speak about the arrival of the early American miners and the German, Englelbert Heinrich Bernard Alfing. This event is

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a variety of facets of Arizona life. The show can be seen from March 24th – April 8th at Big Horn Galleries, 37 Tubac Rd. (located at the end of Tubac Road, across from the Presidio). 520-398-9209.

tucsoncinemexico.org from March 1. Free tickets will also be available at the venue on screening days. Note that tickets do not guarantee seats. Seating will be available to ticket holders on a first-come first-served basis. Patrons are encouraged to arrive early to secure seats.

MARCH 25, 2PM - TEODORO ‘TED’ RAMIREZ ARTISTIN-RESIDENCE CONCERT SERIES: THE RONSTADT REVIEW. John Ronstadt and Jeanne Ronstadt (husband & wife), along with Bill Ronstadt (cousin) will close out the season with a truly Arizona-style concert. There will be a spectacular collection of songs with legendary Ronstadt harmony - guaranteed to touch your heart.

Ted will open the program with a short set of classic Southwest folk tunes and together with the Ronstadts you will hear songs and stories as integral to the fabric of the great American Southwest as the giant saguaros themselves! Admission is $18 for adults, free admission for children 14 and under. Seating is limited and reservations are recommended. Please call 520-3982252 or info@tubacpresidio.org today! Tubac Presidio State Historic Park, 1 Burruel St. (520) 398–2252.

MARCH 23, 5PM - TCA’S ARTS SPEAK PRESENTS - “ART OF THE ZAPOTEC INDIANS” WITH LINCOLN WILSON. For more information visit www.tubacarts.org.

MARCH 24, 10AM-12NOON - GUIDED TOUR OF THE BARRIO DE TUBAC ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITE. Special tour by Phil Halpenny and Gwen Griffin of the Spanish colonial archaeological site just south of the Park which preserves the remains of the original Tubac town site, including residence foundations, plaza area, refuse area and partial irrigation ditch. Meet at the Park’s Visitor Center. Tour involves a walk of about 1-1/4 miles. The Archaeological Conservancy protects this site and participants are asked to sign ‘An Acknowledgement of Risk Factors’ before entering.

Wear walking shoes, sunscreen and hat. $10 fee includes 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. (520) 398–2252.

MARCH 24, 10AM-1PM - LIVING HISTORY: SPINNING. Spinning is one of the oldest surviving crafts in the world. The tradition of weaving traces back to Neolithic times – approximately 12,000 years ago. Watch and learn how fiber and spinning impacted human activity from ancient to modern times. A knowledgeable volunteer will demonstrate how the spinning wheel produces thread from fiber, and you are welcome to experience spinning with a drop spindle. Included with park admission, $5 adult, $2 youth 7-13, children free. Tubac Presidio State Historic Park, 1 Burruel St. (520) 398–2252.

MARCH 24 - 6:30 - LIVE MUSIC AT DE ANZA RV RESORT Little House of Funk. 520-398-8625 www.deanzarvresort.com MARCH 25, 2017, 9AM-3PM JOIN US IN RIO RICO - INDOOR SPRING MARKET AT THE RIO RICO COMMUNITY CENTER 391 AVENIDA COATIMUNDI BETWEEN FITNESS CENTER & CATHOLIC CHURCH - Fine Arts, Crafts, Vintage & Antique items. Good Yard Sale & Home Decor Collections. 30 vendors,Door Prizes,Restrooms . Coffee Cafe for Refreshments & Snacks MARCH 25, 9AM-1PM - TUMACÁCORI NATIONAL HISTORICAL PARK IS OFFERING TOURS TO THE HISTORIC MISSION SITES OF GUEVAVI AND CALABAZAS. These fragile ruins, protected within the national park, are normally closed to the public and can be visited only as part of these special, reserved tours. The cost for the tour is $25 per person. Reservations are required. To make a reservation, visit the National Park Service reservation website, www.recreation.gov. The tours meet at the Tumacácori National Historical Park Visitor Center. For more information, call the Tumacácori

MARCH 25, 2PM-4PM - JACK WILLIAMS. Dazzling picking to accompany his expressive voice. His music is country and Southern. At the UU Church in Amado. Take Interstate 19 to Exit 48 Turn east to Territory Lane. Tickets for $15 at the door. 520-648-7956.

MARCH 25 - 6:30PM - LIVE MUSIC AT DE ANZA RV RESORT Beau Renfro Band. 520-398-8625 www.deanzarvresort. com

visitor center at 520-377-5060 or visit our website at nps.gov/tuma.

MARCH 25, 9AM-3PM - INDOOR SPRING MARKET. At the RIO RICO COMMUNITY CENTER, 391 Avenida Coatimundi. Arts, Crafts, Vintage & Antique Collections, Good quality household & yard sale items. Vendor space includes: 6’ Table + 2 chairs, furnished for you. Vendor Donation $15.00. COFFEE CAFE for Refreshments & snacks, Restrooms, Door Prizes every hour + raffles ! LIMITED TO 30 TABLES. RESERVE YOUR SPACE NOW @ 520.223.1222.

MARCH 25, 10AM-1PM - LIVING HISTORY: CHOCOLATE! 1000 YEARS AND COUNTING. Come discover the rich history of chocolate in the Southwest.

Taste a cacao bean, learn how the Mayans and pre-Columbian Native Americans prepared their chocolate, and sample the energy drink that fueled the 1774 and 1775 Anza expeditions from Tubac to Alta California.

Included with park admission, $5 adult, $2 youth 7-13, children free. Tubac Presidio State Historic Park, 1 Burruel St. (520) 398–2252.

MARCH 25, 11AM-4PM - SHOW RECEPTION. Please join us for a reception for our show, Arizona On My Mind. Showcasing the works of Tom Blazier, Nancy Dunlop Cawdrey, Jessica Garrett, Rafe Terry and Tracy Turner Sheppard, Arizona On My Mind will feature a diversity of artwork depicting

MARCH 26, 1PM-3:30PM - COOKING A-Z - DIM SUM WITH JERI HOYLE. $50. Literally meaning “to touch your heart,” Dim Sum consists of a variety of dumplings, steamed dishes and other goodies. They are similar to hors d’oeuvres, and often enjoyed on a Sunday afternoon. We’ll discuss the history and etiquette of dim sum as we focus on the technique of making some classic dim sum favorites, wonton, egg rolls, spring rolls and lettuce wraps. Traditional green tea will be served with our tastings. Join us in celebrating the Chinese New Year, the year of the Rooster. Tumacookery. www.cookinga-z.com. 520-398-9497.

MARCH 26, 2PM - LIVE MUSIC - ADRIENNE O at the Rock Corral Ranch in Tumacacori. Don’t miss this fundraising event! An 80’s-inspired Denver alt-pop band with echoes of The Killers crossed with Depeche Mode, with a vocalist often likened to both Blondie and Natalie Merchant. $35 per person bring a desert to share. To purchase tickets visit our website www.arsobo.org or at the Santa Cruz Chili & Spice Co. for more info call Bill Neubauer at 520444-9048.

MARCH 26, 2PM - PRESENTATION: LIFE AND WAR ON THE EDGE: SPANISH COLONIAL ARIZONA. Join Rick Collins, our new interpretation ranger, for a fascinating talk on what it was actually like to live on the Spanish Frontier. Despite the dangers, Spanish colonials prospered. You will learn about daily life, relations with the native people and the realities of living on the edge of civilization at a time when southern Arizona was the northern outpost of New Spain. Call (520) 398-2252 to make your reservation. $10 fee includes all day admission to tour the Park. Tubac Presidio State Historic Park, 1 Burruel St. (520) 398–2252.

MARCH 28, 11AM-12NOON - MUSEUM TOUR: SPANISH TUBAC – A CURATOR’S LOOK AT THE PRESIDIO THAT TRANSFORMED THE SANTA CRUZ VALLEY. Join us for a guided tour where you’ll explore Spanish Tubac and take a closer look at several museum artifacts and discuss their impact on history. Allow 1 hour for the tour. $10 fee includes all day admission to tour the Presidio Park. Tour limited to 12; reservations requested, 520398-2252 or info@TubacPresidio.org. Tubac Presidio State Historic Park, 1 Burruel St. (520) 398–2252.

MARCH 28, 11AM-1:30PM - COOKING A-Z - BAVARIA IN AZ WITH GISELA HOHENDORF. $50. This is an Encore Class by popular demand! Bavarian food is rich and hearty. For starters, a quick and easy cheese spread called Obazda will be served with bread. An experienced cooking instructor with German roots, Gisela will teach us how to properly prepare traditional Sauerkraut with smoked Pork Loin, Bacon, and Ham Hock. Spaetzle Dumplings and Smashed Yellow Peas will be made as sides in this hands on class. We will bake Apple Strudel to complete the meal and wine will be served for this Bavarian World Cuisine A-Z class. Tumacookery. www.cookinga-z.com. 520-398-9497.

MARCH 28, 5PM - SCVUSD NO. 35 GOVERNING BOARD MEETING at the District Office, Board Room. The public is invited to attend the regular bimonthly meeting of the district governing board.

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Tu b a c Vi l l a g e r M a r c h 2 0 1 7 MARCH 29, 4PM-5:30PM - 4TH ANNUAL 2017 FUTURE CHEFS CHALLENGE. Calabasas Multipurpose Room. Join us for the judging and awards ceremony for the 4th Annual 2017 Future Chefs Challenge – Healthy Comfort Food! 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 8, 1PM-5PM - THE HEART OF EVOLUTION: EXPLORING THE HIDDEN HISTORY AND UNTAPPED POTENTIAL OF THE HUMAN-ANIMAL BOND. An Indoor Seminar with International EFL expert Linda Kohanov. Doubletree Hilton Hotel, Reid Park Tucson. In this moving, paradigm-altering seminar, best-selling author Linda Kohanov shares some of her latest, surprising insights on the power of the human-animal bond. Through evocative images and moving case studies from around the world, she combines compelling historical, archeological, biochemical, and behavioral research to illuminate a process of mutual transformation that challenges all our previous notions of how and why our ancestors formed close partnerships with animals. $50. Proceeds benefit the Merlin Spirit Program, bringing the therapeutic power of horses to teens and their parents. Info/Registration: http:// eponaquest.com/workshop/2927/ Or call: (520) 455-5908.

MARCH 30 THROUGH APRIL 2 - ARAVAIPA WILDLIFE TRACKING WORKSHOP WITH THE SKY ISLAND ALLIANCE. You’re invited for a four-day getaway in a spectacular Sky Island setting with Sky Island Alliance staff and regional guest experts. You’ll gain hands-on field instruction and theory in a variety of tracking techniques and skills. This workshop will be held at The Nature Conservancy’s Guesthouse in Aravaipa Canyon Preserve, 50 miles northeast of Tucson, Arizona. Required for anyone who wants to be part of our volunteer tracking crew! For more information visit www.skyislandalliance.org

APRIL 9 - TUBAC SINGERS AT THE TUBAC CENTER OF THE ARTS. For more information visit www.tubacarts.org.

MARCH 31 - 6:30 - LIVE MUSIC AT DE ANZA RV RESORT Mid Life Crisis Band. 520-398-8625 www.deanzarvresort.com APRIL 2, MEET AT 8AM - PEÑA BLANCA LAKE BUTTERFLY FIELD TRIP. Spring at Pena Blanca Lake is a very pretty time to visit. We will walk around the lake’s north and west sides looking for butterflies. Last year, we saw 29 beautiful species of butterflies. Meet at 8 am at the Green Valley McDonald’s on Continental or 8:50 at USFS restroom at White Rock Campground at Peña Blanca Lake. Be certain to see the Southeast Arizona Butterfly Association (SEABA) website for important details and check the website for updates right before the trip. www.seaba.org APRIL 2, 5PM-8PM - 15TH ANNUAL TASTE OF TUBAC at the Tubac Golf Resort and Spa. Hosted by the Tubac Rotary Club, a celebration of Fine Wine, Savory Cuisine, plus a Silent Auction. Enjoy classic rock/country music by ‘Wildfire’. Tickets are limited! Advance ticket sales only - $50 per person. They are available at Donna’s Salon, Janes Attic, and Tumacookery, all in Tubac, and at the Green Valley Chamber of Commerce, or call 520-3367638. www.facebook.com/tasteoftubac.

APRIL 8, 9AM-3PM - GREEN VALLEY GARDENERS WILL BE HOSTING THE SPRING GARDEN TOUR. This year in addition to 5 different gardens in Green Valley~Something for everyone, there will be a free “Art-in-the-Park Spring Fair” at Desert Meadows Park, 999 S La Huerta. Plants will be on sale with experienced gardeners on hand to answer questions, art booths, music and food! Tickets for the garden tour are $12. and will go on sale March 6 online www.greenvalleygardeners.com or may be purchased after March 6 at the Green Valley/Sahuarita Chamber of Commerce, The Happy Quail, Desert Bloom, The Native Garden and The Turquoise Cowgirl in Green Valley. They will be on sale 9am-1pm on April 8, at Desert Meadows Park 999 South La Huerta in Green Valley.

APRIL 16, 9AM - EASTER CELEBRATION AT THE AVALON ORGANIC GARDENS & ECOVILLAGE 2074 Pendleton Dr. Tumacacori. Pony rides, hayrides, egg hunt & activities, refreshments & live entertainment.

Suggested donation $12 adults/$10 ages 12-17/$8 ages 5-11/$5 ages 4 & under. 520-398-2542. www.avalongardens.org/events.

APRIL 16, 11AM-3PM - EASTER BRUNCH AT STABLES RANCH GRILLE AT THE TUBAC GOLF RESORT AND SPA. $45 per person/$18 per child 6-12.

For reservations call 520.398.2678.

APRIL 17 - PERFORMING ARTS SERIES AT THE TUBAC CENTER OF THE ARTS PRESENTS - “LILLIA!” For more information visit www.tubacarts. org.

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2/24 & Wheels Jan- Chuck 6th Wagon CROSSFIRE 3/3 - Roadhouse Band 3/10 - Desert Treasure Jan13th ChuckBand Wagon & Wheels 3/17 - Retro Rockets Jan- Little 20th House Retro Rockets 3/24 of Funk (reservation required) 3/25 - Beau Renfro Band (reservation required) Jan 27th Midlife Crisis 3/31 - Mid Life Crisis Band

DINNER SPECIALS Thursday

Broasted Chicken / Baby Back Ribs

Friday

Beer Battered Cod/ Pot Roast

Saturday

New York Steak/ Seafood Pasta

Reservations for parties of 8 or more.

Dinner served 4:30 PM-7:30 PM Bar Menu Served 7:30 till 9:30 PM House Wines ............................. $4.00 Btld. Beer .................................. $3.00 Well Drinks ................................ $5.00

or mail to PO Box 4018, Tubac, AZ 85646

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MARCH 31, 3PM-6PM - COOKING A-Z - TWO RAVIOLI AND WINE WITH MONICA DIBLE. $60. Chef Monica Dible will teach you how to make this classic Italian pasta with a fresh cheese filling using both a homemade dough and a “shortcut” method. Cheese Ravioli Filled with mixed, whipped, herb cheeses, “soft as a pillow” Served on a bed of Russo vodka sauce. Ravioli Fritters Cheese raviolis, battered and dredged in seasoned bread crumbs pan fried, served w/ red diablo sauce for dipping - a delicious appetizer or first course. We will also enjoy one of Chef Monica’s amazing desserts. Tumacookery. www.cookinga-z.com. 520-398-9497.

APRIL 9, 9:30AM-5PM - THE FIVE ROLES OF A MASTER HERDER: A REVOLUTIONARY MODEL FOR SOCIALLY INTELLIGENT LEADERSHIP. Doubletree Hilton Hotel, Reid Park Tucson. Don’t miss this rare, local, public appearance by bestselling author and international EFL expert Linda Kohanov. In this day-long, indoor seminar, Kohanov will share compelling insights and practical tools from her new book The Five Roles of a Master Herder. Effective leadership, asserts Kohanov, comes from a holistic balance of all five of these roles.

Participants will learn how to develop and employ the roles consciously and fluidly in their families, workplaces, and social organizations, for greater personal and professional success.

Seminar includes an assessment tool for recognizing which of the five leadership roles you are overemphasizing and which roles you may be ignoring, or even actively avoiding. $150 includes buffet lunch and materials. Info/Registration: http://eponaquest.com/workshop/5roles-tucson/ Or call: (520) 455-5908.

LIVE MUSIC 6:30 PM

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SANTA CRUZ VALLEY OPEN STUDIO TOUR MARCH 17, 18 AND 19, 2017 FROM 11AM TO 4PM IN SAHUARITA, GREEN VALLEY, AMADO, TUBAC, AND NOGALES.

The Santa Cruz Valley Open Studio Tour represents artists from the multifaceted and diverse communities in southern Pima and Santa Cruz counties.

Tour commences from March 17 to 19, 2017 when artists in virtually all mediums share their studios and their work with locals and visitors to the region.

As part of the 2017 expansion to the Tour, the Center welcomes the city of Nogales in participation and the catalog for the event will 1) include a gallery guide for use all year and 2) be published in a bilingual edition. The Santa Cruz Valley Open Studio Tour will also feature a Gallery Night in Tubac, Friday March 17 from 4pm to 7PM. Please see TubacArts.org for further information or contact Michael Fenlason at Exhibitions@TubacArts.org.

Come see and hear Pete Kitchen live (in the person of Van Fowers, character actor) at the Tubac Historical Society's Breakfast with History.

On Wednesday, March 15 beginning at 8:30 a.m. at Wisdom’s Cafe in Tumacacori. $20 for members; $25 for non-members.

Send in your check with a reference to the breakfast to Tubac Historical Society P.O. Box 3261 Tubac, AZ 85646 or call 398-2020 for more information.

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Eccentricity?

by Carol Egmont St. John

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y dear friend has always said that I am different than the average person. At first I found this insulting and rose to defend myself, because from the time I was twelve and woke up to the demands of fitting in, I tried to be just like everyone else. That was back when I believed there was a normal to aspire to. But, you see, normal is not that easy to determine when you grow up in Brooklyn, where the unusual is the usual, if you know what I mean. And despite a strong desire to be accepted, my gaggle of friends desperately wanted to be noticed in a world where we were just a part of the stew.

At fourteen, I was the proud recipient of a huge sombrero, an anomaly that only a rare New York girl desires. In order to make this gift functional, I decided to wear it mid-winter. Not only that, I loaded it with snow and turned it into a giant snow cone atop my head. Unlikely as it may seem, it drew no attention. People diverted their eyes as my friends strutted me down gritty Nostrand Avenue, past the neighborhood bars and restaurants, past the shops and movie theater and onto the school grounds.

Frustrated by our lack of impact, we then decided to board the Church Avenue trolley for a ride across town. As the trolley rumbled down the track, the snow began to melt, soaking my shoulders and running across the floor, and yet not one person gave me a second look, not even the conductor. I could have been a giraffe in a tutu. The only pay-off was that my friends thought I was one of the funniest people in the world. This distinction was enough.

Another time we performed for subway riders. The F Train was our stage and in a relatively uncrowded car, we found seats at the front and back where we proceeded to scratch. Our itching became more and more fierce until we began batting at bugs and stamping out ants. The hilarity of our actions was ignored once again, however, I only stopped because I was crippled with laughter.

We were rogue characters who could do anything within and sometimes without the sanctions of the law. Our entertainment was creative and outrageous, our complicity rude, but our days rich. Being anonymous gave us so much breathing room that we were never bored or afraid. We were free.

Consequently, I continue to like the surprises that edginess offers. What started back then still exists to this day. I am not into extremes that run amok.

It is not okay for me to see people doing destructive things that wound others or play out in heartbreak.

But your average eccentric remains a fascinating subject. Uniqueness makes us more interesting to one another, does it not? It pushes our boundaries and asks us to decide what we can accept or not.

conspiracy theories they come up with, the excuses they make for the world’s ills. I like being part of a spirited group who seeks the truth and bolsters one another despite the costs. Evolving cultures and new demands don’t defeat them. They energize the world and help to push out our walls to make us more conscious than we were before. Eccentrics force us to think. They ask us to weigh the possibilities, to stretch, to reconsider our easy answers.

I will never run water again without thinking about its scarcity. I will consider every piece of plastic that I add to the growing heap of waste. I will no longer swat at bees without wanting to protect them on their important mission. I worry about frogs. People I once thought were eccentric woke me up to these things, wonderful, passionate observers of life and its vulnerabilities.

The orange haired man who is trying to run the show right now, is a NYC product, living in his own reality, high above the city and relatively untethered.

He has bragged about not paying taxes and refusing to pay his bills. He laughed off his vulgar treatment of women and still defeated a woman for the most powerful job in the land. He’s a fascinating creation of his own making. I cannot turn away. He hasn’t put on the ice cone yet, but he isn’t far from such a prank. I hope he gets the attention he wants and obviously needs, and I hope he will never be seen as normal.

Sometimes we love edginess because it makes room for own authenticity. Look at Einstein, the man of the century who didn’t have the sense to comb his hair, tie his shoes or make his bed. I have heard and read loving stories about him and his total lack of practical knowledge. Due to the good fortune of his recognition as a genius, his friends and neighbors forgave his peculiarities and even saw them as endearing. Otherwise, he might have wound up a sloppy old man selling buttons on a street corner as did another genius I once knew, a man who was a devotee of Abraham Lincoln. Sidney spent every dime he earned on Lincoln memorabilia, memorized every speech and every fact he could gather, and lived a Spartan lonely life—an odd man out, never to be recognized for his efforts--too weird for the world.

Today I want to say thank you to the eccentrics who bring us to the front. I like those who invent their own fashions, make funk art, sing songs that change the world. I like those who can make me laugh by their outrageous lack of political correctness, that see potential in every mistake, that turn what is unacceptable into a challenge. I like to read the

Eccentric? Not normal? Oh, I hope this is true of all of us, because that is where the stories get interesting and we can be sure to remain present and fully alive.

Painting, "Anticipation" by Carol St. John

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Montessori Moment “School Days! School Days! A Musical Celebration!”

by Madeline Alcorta

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y kiddos and I decided to go to the musical production at The Presidio that we’d heard about through their school, Montessori de Santa Cruz. The play was happening on a lazy, warm Sunday afternoon. I easily could’ve opted for an early-spring nap in my hammock, but we love our school and our friends there, so we wanted to go support them and see what they’ve been up to. We put a dish together to donate to the reception afterward, and headed out the door to the Tubac Presidio State Historic Park.

Being relatively new in town, I had no idea what the “Lowe House Project” is all about. To find out more, I requested a bit of Nancy’s time, and boy, did I stumble into a treasure trove of history and information with her! I spent barely an hour with Nancy at her family’s historic Lowe House in Old Town Tubac, and I left with such a deeper understanding of the richness of our little town and the surrounding area.

I was surprised that the venue was mostly full by the time we got there. When the show started, nearly all the seats were filled and it was suddenly standing-room-only. The room was filled with proud parents and grandparents, siblings and friends.

Through the support of the Lowe House Project artist-in-residency program, a song writer, arranger and composer named Sharman Nittoli came all the way from New Jersey to spend two weeks in Tubac. During her short time here, Nittoli collaborated with students, faculty and volunteers from Montessori de Santa Cruz, to develop an original musical play to be performed at the 1885 Tubac Schoolhouse at the Tubac Presidio State Historic Park.

We’ve never seen a performance at the historic Presidio schoolhouse before. When you walk into the schoolhouse, there really is a sense of walking back in time. The old-fashioned desks are all lined up in rows, the floors are made of creaky wood, the space is intimate and has that distinctly “historic” feeling. The schoolhouse really captures that “Little-House-on-the-Prairie” style.

Headed by Nancy Valentine, the Lowe House Project non-profit organization was created in an effort to continue on the spirit of supporting artists in Tubac (lowehouseproject.com).

The brochure for the Lowe House Project reads: “As stewards of a long and rich heritage in Tubac, we exist to benefit artists from a wide variety of disciplines - sculptors, visual artists, writers, composers, musicians and more - who desire to expand their creativity and benefit the community.”

The performance was truly delightful! I had no idea what to expect, but it was absolutely charming. The dialogue was funny and informative, and the musical numbers, accompanied by piano, were a joy to listen to. The performers looked adorable in their “territorial times” costumes, and it was great to see all of the parent participation. Several parents volunteered for roles in the play, along with staff from Montessori de Santa Cruz.

I found out from Nancy at the Lowe House Project that this is the first collaboration of this kind here in Tubac. Montessori de Santa Cruz students, staff and volunteers worked together with Sharman Nittoli to create the entire show from scratch, all in a matter of two weeks!

The idea of the musical was to represent a small slice of what would be considered a regular school day during territorial times in the late 1800’s. Through the play, we all learned about the history of the schoolhouse and the process of creating the first school in The Tubac Territory.

Watching the production in the historic schoolhouse made me realize that in many ways we are living a parallel small-town lifestyle, with one school in one small building - Montessori de Santa Cruz, in our modern-day small community of Tubac and the surrounding areas.

It was as if this could’ve been a production done over a century ago, with similar players and songs, a crowd about the same size, complete with a quaint little reception afterward with kids running around eating snacks and refreshments provided by the families and friends.

The one thing I didn’t understand about the show was: how did this happen? Whose idea was it to put this production together?

After doing a little digging (one doesn’t have to dig too far in such a small town), I found the original source of this joyful artistic creation: Nancy Valentine of the Lowe House Project.

When asked about her experience working with MdSC, Nittoli said, “The children at the Montessori de Santa Cruz School were highly receptive and creative, their enthusiasm and teamwork growing each day as the story and music became more cohesive. I also found the staff, parents, and volunteers to be extremely helpful, supportive and friendly. We all learned a great deal about the history of their wonderful town while having fun - my favorite kind of learning!”

The Tubac Presidio State Historic Park played a big role in allowing the use of the historic schoolhouse and stage for the play. And the Tubac Historical Society donated the books that helped inform the storyline.

Through all of these great Tubac organizations, this first-ever, groundbreaking, artistic collaboration “School Days, School Days, A Musical Celebration! Tubac Territorial Teachers and Times” became possible. Without the generosity of the Tubac Presidio State Historic Park, the students would not have been able to afford to utilize the historic schoolhouse for the musical performance. And without the Lowe House Project artist-in-residency program, as well

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Images by Madeline Alcorta, courtesy Montessori de Santa Cruz, Tubac :

(Facing page) Everyone on stage, from left to right (seated) Adrian Farrish, (standing: front row)) Juan Pavone, Pike Munger, Chrissy-Lu Romero, Jocelyn Pond, Elizabeth Alvarez, Arnie Carlos, Emiliano Vilsaint, Alessandra Valenzuela, Dominick Chavarria, (standing: back) Sharman Nittoli, Carlos Rivera, Roman Mastandrea, Joe Townsend Jr., Arianna Montes de Oca.

But all of these generous organizations made the choice to support and contribute to the students and volunteers, and this makes us very proud to live in Tubac and send our children to Montessori de Santa Cruz.

We are so lucky to have all of these great organizations working together to continue to support a rich culture of art and history in Tubac.

(This page) The Tubac Presidio Historic 1885 Schoolhouse fills up for the musical collaboration.

Montessori de Santa Cruz wants to recognize and thank Sharman Nittoli and Nancy Valentine of the Lowe House Project, the Tubac Historical Society, and the Tubac Presidio State Historic Park, as well as all of the volunteers, staff and students that participated in helping to make this project possible. Thank you!

Montessori de Santa Cruz is a non-profit 501c3 free public charter school and tuition-based preschool serving the Santa Cruz Valley area. For 16 years MdSC has served our children with continuous and generous community support from fundraisers, events, donations and grant awards. For more information on how to enroll your child, participate in events or opportunities, to give or volunteer, please contact the office at 520-398-0536 or mdsc3@montessoridesantacruz.org.

To Donate to Montessori de Santa Cruz in the form of a Dollar-for-Dollar credit on your taxes (ECA Tax Credit - Arizona Law - ARS 43-1089.01)Â please send a check made payable to: Montessori de Santa Cruz, PO BOX 4706, Tubac AZ 85646 For more information, call 520-398-0536 or write to: mdsc3@montessoridesantacruz.org

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Yoga

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With Kathy Edds

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oga is a process of discovery. You find out about your physiology, muscles, tendons, organs, all the fascia and viscera and then you find out about your busy mind. Once these items seem in hand, you discover the subtle body. This particular yogic information is intangible, etheric and often dismissed because there is nothing to hold on to. I always ask myself, isn’t that the point?

We spend our lives working to collect items that we adore, love and enjoy. And, I say yes, there is some comfort in having a warm bed, a great view from your window and owning a painting that delights. There are plenty of things that bring the same joy or feelings that we can never hold or own.

Awareness of our subtle body and its energy assists us in a greater experience of what is untouchable.

In yoga, various areas of the subtle body have energies that are described as sheathes (koshas), as if you would put your best knife in a sheathe. The koshas are layers of senses and consciousness that begins with our physical form. It is called the Annamaya kosha, or “food body.” Its perceptions relate to us primitively.

It lets us know that we are hot or cold, full or hungry, energized or tired. We regularly ignore its signals, either eating too much or not at all and not paying attention to our fatigue. This kosha is important because it needs to be healthy in order for us to recognize and sustain our other subtle energies.

The second sheathe is Prānamaya kosha and it relates to breath, movement and the liquidity of our existence. Lack of water greatly affects this sheathe. Its important aspect is our “life force” – called prana or chi (a term used in Chinese medicine). No prana, no life.

We can increase our prana with the practice of yoga and pranayama (yogic practices working with breath). Next is the Manomaya kosha.

This is the mind sheathe and it gives us ongoing and often annoying, continuous data. Its job is to keep us informed. Silencing the manos (mind) is not really an option. It will always be going on like a sportscaster giving a play by play. The best we can do is make the spaces between one thought the next thought, longer. Maybe after many many years of meditative practices, I may increase the space between thoughts!

The fourth kosha is the Vijñamaya, the sheathe of discernment, intuition and wisdom. This subtle energy works for us all the time but our training is to ignore its imploring and accurate sense. How often have we had a “feeling” about someone or something and ignored it? Much to our dismay, we later realize we should have gone with the “feeling.” Years of perception and realization brings us wisdom.

Wisdom is when we know the “feeling” is right.

Last is the Anandamaya kosha. Ananda means “bliss.” This instant is rarely available and even more difficult to sustain. It does appear or happen and I label these seconds of beauty “3-D moments.” One description I can think of is when everything slows down and I notice the dust motes in the air and I feel just right. This is when I know I am connected to the earth and everything around me and then realize I am okay with that clear simplicity is Ananda.

Kathy Edds, Yoga Instructor (ERYT500), Ayurvedic Lifestyle Coach, www.kathedds.com Kathy teaches yoga at The Tubac Healing Arts Center in Tubac. www.tubachealingarts.com

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Interact Club is High School Version of Rotary

By Byron Thompson, Tubac Rotary Club President

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f you have been reading my monthly letters you know I love working with children in our Rotary projects. They are the future adults who will someday run our country.

Well, here I go again! I’m talking about children, but this time the word takes on a whole new meaning. This month I want to introduce you to the group that holds a special place in my heart – the young adults who make up the Rio Rico High School Interact Club.

Although these students are still affectionately called kids, they are actually free-thinking young people who I am passionate about working with. Typically they are high achievers in school but more than that they have an extraordinary sense of service and social consciousness that has touched my heart.

The Interact Club is a high school service club, sponsored by Rotary clubs, for young people from 12 to 18, who want to have fun while serving their communities and learning about the world. They hold regular meetings and follow the principles of Rotary, including the Four-Way Test, which encourages honesty and compassion for others. They are required to organize two projects a year, one that helps their local community and another that promotes International understanding. Locally the students are focusing on maintaining walking trails around their school. Internationally they have been gathering mobility devices to send to handicapped people in Africa. Two great projects!!

Typically students join the Interact Club because it looks good on their college resume’, as most of the members are headed toward careers and post high school schooling.

But once in Interact I have noticed their perspective seems to change. They become engaged in community service and, I think, become better citizens because of it. The more community service they do, the more they

seem to want to do. Through Interact they develop leadership skills, even more social awareness and we are fanning the flames of the desire to serve.

More than 40 members strong, Rio Rico’s Interact Club is an amazing mix of students who come from all types of families and have diverse dreams for the future.

Some examples of the club’s membership:

Senior Areli Diaz leads the club as president.

She first heard about Interact in her freshman year and decided to give it a try because she “liked the community and leadership styles of Rotary”. The third child of four in her family she is a real leader and says that Rotary values will always resonate in her as she pursues a career in aerospace engineering. She told me, “What Rotary does is inspiring.”

Vaughn Francisco, also a senior, decided to “put myself out there and be involved” when he joined Interact. The oldest of three, he said he was a little shy about getting involved in the community before joining Interact. He said his involvement with the club and Junior ROTC has “sparked his life.” He now feels more accountable and prepared for the future.

He’ll be joining the Naval Reserve after graduation and then on to college.

This year John Fanning, principal at Calabasas School, is planning to start an Interact Club in his middle school as a “farm team” for the high school club. The new club will allow students to transition to high school and give continuity to ongoing projects. It’s a great plan to encourage community service at an even earlier age.

As one of the Rotary advisors/mentors of the Rio Rico High School club, I couldn’t be prouder of our Interact club. I’m passionate about these young adults and their potential to make the world a better place for all of us.

Readers can contact me at Byrontrotary@gmail.com

Photograph courtesy Tubac Rotary Club.

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Let us plead with ourselves to live in a way

Which will not deprive other living beings Of air, water, food, shelter,

Or the chance to live.

~ Thich Nhat Hahn

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think we may have a bumper crop of Spring flowers this year. Yeah! Things are certainly greening up out my back door. The penstemon or Beardtongue are all over the yard, you never know where they will pop up from year to year, the hummingbirds love them. The desert marigold are making their comeback. The amount of poppy seeds that I can see that have drifted into the labyrinth are incredible. I see the beginnings of them everywhere. Trees are budding, the tombstone rose is starting to bloom. The tips of the cottonwoods are 'greening'. In February! I'm sure we will have cooler weather but it's glorious right now. I also see many, many weeds coming too. Remember to leave it if it blooms--you will be amazed at how lovely these 'weeds' can be. Plus it saves your back trying to keep your yard pristine. I'm all about less these days. I'm letting nature tell me what to do, what to plant. Using less and less water, too. It is very freeing to not have to worry about this anymore.

The Great Blue Heron made an appearance in our backyard last week. He was looking into pool-looking for fish, I presume. He remembers all the goldfish we had in our fountain one time. Oh, what a treat that was for him! He also came up to the patio door, saw his reflection, and kicked at the window over and over. He sometimes perches on the roof, just looking to make sure we are not hiding anything from him. The very first day we moved into our house, he flew over our backyard and we stood in awe of this huge prehistoric-looking bird--having no idea what it was or where it was going. We did not know at that time that our neighbors had a pond.

I say this every month, I think, we are, indeed, fortunate to live in such a diverse area. To live here is to understand that we are all visitors to this land.

The critters were here first. I wasn't always this understanding about the wildlife coming and going in our yard. We've had some truly funny things happen and some not so funny events. I guess I've mellowed over the years. It really saves one's stress levels to live and let live.

Our sweet village is recovering from the annual festival. When we first moved here, did you know, the Tubac Festival was actually a 9 day show? Two weekends and one whole week. Nine days is a long festival. By the time it was over, everyone was ready to have the village get back to normal. The post office was where Mariah's is today and our bank was located where The Cloud Dancer is now.

It was chaos trying to get in and out of Tubac. There was no shuttle, so people parked their cars all along the frontage road. I hope all the merchants are happy and that is was a good and rewarding festival.

I've been thinking about putting one recipe a month in this column. I can't help it. I bake and cook a lot and I really like sharing with you. When friend, Sherry, said to me that I needed to do this, that was all it took! I come from a cooking family-Italianwhat's not to love to eat? We talk about one meal while we're eating the present meal. It's always been like that.

The recipe I'm putting in today is from my mother's side of the family, the Pennsylvania-Dutch side. This is the best brownie recipe ever, and what makes it so good are the black walnuts.

My Grandmother's Brownie Recipe 2 squares baking chocolate 1/2 c flour 1 stick butter 1 tsp vanilla 1 c sugar 3/4 c chopped black walnuts 2 eggs Melt chocolate and butter, stir in other ingredients, put into 9x9 inch greased baking pan. Bake 350 degrees for 15-20 minutes. Do not overcook! Enjoy!

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