What’s Happening

Feb. 27

Rotary Club of Green Valley’s Spaghetti Spree is open to the public from 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. at West Center. Donation $8 ($4 deductible) for all you can eat of spaghetti and meat sauce, salad, bread, dessert and beverage. Tickets at the door or from Rotarians, GV Sahuarita Chamber of Commerce, or Busy Bee Printers.

Titans Cribbage Club meets at 6:30 p.m. at Casa Community Center, 780 S. Park Centre near La Posada. All cribbage players welcome. There will be refreshments. No memberships, dues, fees and group is not GVR. Driving instruction, map at www.playcribbage.org or Bill, 393-1062.

Valley Gourd Patch meets at 6 p.m. at Casa Esperanza Community Center, 780 S. Park Centre, near La Posada. Visitors welcome. There will be a presentation on leather lacing on gourds. For information, call Diane West, 625-4488.

Pueblo Estates annual Variety Show will have a matinee at 2 p.m. at the clubhouse, 145 Aliso Drive. Theme “The Ted Mulligan Show,” a takeoff on Ed Sullivan. Other performances at 7 p.m. Feb. 28, 29, and March 1. Tickets: $6 for matinee; $8.50 for evenings, includes beverage and snack. Tickets on sale at clubhouse Monday thru Friday, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. For information, call 625-2440.

Feb. 29

Fairways 1,2,3 Home Owners Association will hold its annual meeting at 1 p.m. at East Center. For information, call Jim Findley, 638-0703, or Carol Kay, 625-9014.

Valle Verde Rotary Club meets at 7 a.m. at Green Valley Community Church. Dale McCormick, executive director of BorderLinks, will give a presentation on intercultural understanding and respect. For information, contact Lynne Skelton, 625-8286.

Friends of the Green Valley Library will have a Symphony Preview of “The Planets” at 3 p.m. at the library. Presenter will be Dr. Jay Rosenblatt. For information, call 625-8660.

March 1

Friends of Sonita Creek will sponsor a Sonoita Creek Walk from Rio Rico. Starting at the Rio Rico kiosk near the entrance to the country club off Pendleton Drive in Patagonia, the 4 mile round trip, easy reflective walk will be led by Sally Lockwood, 520-281-8167.

Agua Linda Farm in Amado will have free talk and tour starting at 1 p.m. Tour of the garden will be followed by a scenic hay ride, samples of the greens and visit to the petting zoo to see the babies. Farmer Stewart Loew will discuss the local economy, specifically agriculture and the rural setting. RSVP to 398-3218 or stewart@agualindafarm.net

March 2

Medical/veterinary conference of environmental toxicity will be open to the public at no cost from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Stockman’s Grill in Tucson. Seating limited. No walk-ins. Buffet dinner ($20) at 6 p.m. Reservations required. Call Darcy Fisher. 625-0628. Rik Dietsch, biochemist and author of “Invisible Killers,” will discuss the effects of environmental toxicity on humans and their pets, the symptoms of illness and how we can diminish the effects of heavy metals, chemicals and pollutants.

March 3

Santa Cruz Valley chapter of the Society of Southwestern Authors meets at 1 p.m. at the Joyner-Green Valley Library. Denise Roessle, author of “Second Chance Mother,” will speak on “To Tell the Truth: Overcoming the Fears Associated with Writing Memoirs.” All writers or interested persons welcome. There is no charge. For information, call President Marilyn Pate, 648-7015 or marilynp81@cox.net

March 4

Canoa Hills Townhomes Homeowners’ Association board meet ats 8 a.m. at the Fire Station.

March 6

Green Valley Women’s Club will have a luncheon at noon at the West Center. Doors open at 11 a.m. Entertainment by the Show Girls and the Dazzlers from the GV Tap Dancers’ Club. Reservations need to be mailed to GVWC PO Box 267, GV 85622 to arrive no later than Feb. 28. For information, call Joyce, 625-5796, or Mary, 393-1470.

March 7

Tellers of Tales meets at 1 p.m. at the Joyner-Green Valley Library. There will be a program of Irish tales and stories with a lucky twist. Everyone welcome. For information, call 648-5882.

The AAUW Border Issues Study Group meets at 2 p.m. at the Joyner-Green Valley Library to hear Dr. Judith Gans, who directs the immigration policy program at the Udall Center for Studies in Public Policy at the U of A. She will speak on the issue of immigration and its impact on Arizona. The public is invited.

Young Audiences of Santa Cruz County presents “Electrify You Strings” at 7 p.m. at Nogales High School’s James K. Clark Performing Arts Center. Renowned New York electric violinist Mark Wood and vocalist Laura Kaye wil appear with Santa Cruz County string and choir students. Tickets, $10 for adults ($15 at door), $5 for students. Call 520-397-7914 or e-mail connieh@nused.k12.az.us for info.

March 8

Compassion & Choices meets at 9:30 a.m. at La Posada’s rec center. Deborah Totten, community outreach and development coordinator for Carondelet Hospice and Palliative Care, will speak on “Life Care Planning Made Simple.” Members urged to attend. Meeting is open to the public. Free Parking. For info, call Pete Smith, 648-8487.

Nogales Women’s Club will present an “Elegant Traveler” style show and luncheon starting at 11:30 a.m. at Desert Diamond Casino, Pima Mine Road exit 80 off Interstate 19. Mariah’s of Tubac will provide the fashions for this fundraiser to support the club’s scholarship and Reading is Fundamental programs,. Tickets are a donation of $30. For tickets in the Green Valley area call Anita Lilchter, 393-0900; Nogales area, President Betty Rae McGehee, 520-281-7o446; Sierra Vista area, Pat Fleming, 510-378-3486.

A Very Special Horse Event to benefit Equine Voices Rescue and Sanctuary from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Horse Haven Equestrian Center, 4885 S. Houghton. Adults $5; 16 and under free. To RSVP or for info, call 520-749-4026. Meet Gulliver, the mascot and symbol of rescue, hear music by Andy Hersey, see training demonstrations, view artwork by Diana Madaras, sample food, take carriage rides.

Canadian Club of Green Valley will have its annual golf tournament and dinner starting at 1 p.m. with registration at 11:30 a.m. at San Ignacio Golf Club. Open to all club members and their guests. Golf and dinner, $70; dinner only $25. Registration closes Feb. 29. Call Marion and Jim Groundwater, 344-7728, or jandmg@hotmail.com

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