What’s Happening

Deadline for What’s Happening is Friday for Wednesday’s edition and Thursday for Sunday’s edition. Notices will be published one time. Add your event to the online edition of the Green Valley News and Sun. Click on the Community Calendar on the home page and look for “Submit an Event.”

Nov. 1

Green Valley Elks Auxiliary will have a wine-tasting for Elks members at their guests from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Elks Lodge. Information, Mary Lou Wilson, Cathy Travis.

Rose Show of Green Valley, 1 p.m. - 4 p.m., East Social Center, 7 S. Abrego, Rose Society of Green Valley. Annual Rose competition. Entry info at East Center. Public open house with refreshments and entertainment in the afternoon.

Global Arts Gallery 9th Annual Dia de los Muertos/Circle of Life Celebration, 12 p.m. - 5 p.m. Global Arts Gallery, 315 McKeown Avenue, Patagonia, 85624.

One woman exhibit by Tubac Center of the Arts member George Doubler at the Hilltop Gallery in Nogales starts today and runs through Nov. 30. Opening today is from 1 to 4 p.m. Twenty-seven paintings in watercolor, oil land tempera-ink resist will be in the show. Mrs. Doubler also is a member of the Sahuarita Art Guild and recently completed a mural of the activities of Anamax Park.

Nov. 2

Southwest Garden Club takes a field trip to Green Valley Gardens and Nursery, Sahuarita-Green Valley Nursery and the Arid Garden. Lunch at Grill on the Green. Meet at Green Valley Village by the pottery place at 9:15 a.m. Public welcome. Information: Judith, 207-9256.

Catholic Golden Age will meet at 3 p.m. at Our Lady of the Valley Holy Family Center. Mike Kearns, on guitar, will conduct a sing-along. Sandwiches and dessert. Information: Pat Lawrence, 625-2374.

Aloha Adult Loss Of Hearing Association, 10 a.m., La Posada Recreation Center. We will have a canine speaker brought to us by Joanie Maunger, CEO of Handi-Dogs. Joanie and her friend will show us how Handi-Dogs help the hard of hearing and other people who could use help as well. Don’t miss this! You will learn something and be entertained too!

Nov. 3.

Green Valley Rotary Club meets at 11:30 a.m. at St. Francis-in-the-Valley Episcopal Church, 600 S. La Canada Drive. Bob and Barb Mengebier will discuss the Stephan Ministry. Information: Dave Smith , 625-8360.

Fishing and Hunting Club of Green Valley meets at 10 a.m. at Friends in Deed, 301 W. Camino Casa Verde. Coffee, donuts at 9:30 a.m. Residents of Sahuarita, Quail Creek and other nearby non-GVR communities are welcome. Information: Dan Gordon, 399-2766, or Tom Macfarlane, 625-7049.

Roun-de-lays Dance Club invites Round Dancers to an evening of dancing each Tuesday at 7 p.m. at Canoa Hills Center. Music by Ray Walz. Registration begins at 6:30 p.m. All GVR members and their eligible guests welcome. Information: Mike, Killian, 648-3126, or Clayton Messelt, 777-4823.

Green Valley Weavers & Spinners Guild, Claire Park, ‘Color Considerations for Fiber Artists.’ Afternoon, Donna Allen, Weaving iridescent fabrics using color wheel complements. Friends in Deed Meeting Room, 301 W Camino Casa Verde. Bring your Fiber Art to show and share! Enjoy our afternoon workshops! Contact info: Cyndi Sorenson: 625-9639.

The Canoa Seca Estates HOA will conduct its quarterly meeting at Desert Hills, room B, at 8 a.m. All CSE HOA members are invited to attend and participate.

Nov. 4

Green Valley Forum meets at 10 a.m. at East Center. Retired Maj. Gen. Donald Sheppard, UASF, will present an update on Afghanistan, Iraq, Pakistan, Iran and Israel — where we have been and where we are going. All GVR members and their eligible guests welcome.

Michigan Club will have its first catered dinner of the season at West Center. Social hour, 5 p.m., dinner at 6 p.m. Entertainment will be a “Guided Virtual Walk through Madera Canyon from Proctor Road to the top of Mount Wrightson.” Presented by Laurens Halsey. All current and former Michiganians, who are GVR members, and their guests are welcome. Reservations due by Oct. 30. Send check with GVR number to the club, PO BOX 232, GV 85622. For cost, information: 393-0381.

Green Valley Eagle Scout alumni meet at noon for lunch at the Elks Lodge, 2895 S. Camino Mercado. Peter J. Hochuli, judge pro tem of Pima County Juvenile Court. New Council Scout Executive Ken Tucker will also speak. Reservations: Dick Barney, 399-0202.

260 Club of Green Valley meets at 9 a.m. at West Center. Col. Greg Stroud, commander 162nd Fighter Wing, Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, will give a mission presentation. Information: Harry Hughes, 648-7980.

Green Valley Hadassah meets at 10 am, at Beth Shalom Temple Center, 1751 Rio Mayo. Lanny Klein will demonstrate his guitar skills and will sing. Please bring a donation for the Green Valley Food Bank. Information; Harriet Belenker, 399-1138.

Chi Omega Alumnae meet for lunch at 11:30 a.m. at the Solaris Restaurant, 100 W. Duval Mine Road, Ste. 110. All visiting and resident Chi O’s welcome. Reservations: Lila, 648-0790.

Kiwanis Club of Green Valley meets at 11:45 a.m. at Silver Springs, 500 W. Camino Encanto. Mark Heltemes will present the student of the month. Reservations: Jake Dangle, 991-6620.

Tubac Historical Society has its first meeting of season at 10:30 a.m. at the Tubac Center of the Arts. Program will be on “Frederick Remington and Maynard Dixon: Their Southwestern Connections.” Western art expert Beverly (Penny) David, Ph.D. will give a talk on these two of the West’s greatest artists. Free to members of the society; $5 for non-members. Reservations a must. 520-398-2020.

American Legion Madera Post 131 Auxiliary regular monthly meeting, 2:30 p.m. Green Valley Village Office Conference Room. All auxiliary members invited to attend. Contact Sally Monk at 399-1284 for more information.

Green Valley Arts and Crafts Association meeting, Desert Hills Auditorium, 1 p.m. “Make and Take,” making three greeting cards. For more information contact President Louise Martin at 399-4611.

Nov. 5

The Green Valley Women’s Club will meet at West Center for its first fashion show of the year. Chef Charles will be serving a Thanksgiving dinner with NancyPantz Fashions doing the fashion show. Doors open at 11 a.m. with lunch at noon. For more information call Joyce at 648-7058. Please bring items for the GV Food Bank.

Eastern Star meets at 7:30 p.m. at the Masonic Lodge, 18090 S. La Canada Drive. Information: Jackie DeHart, 207-0957.

Tubac Thursday Morning Breakfast Forum meets at 9 a.m. at Plaza de Anza-Artist’s Palate Restaurant. Green Valley resident Evelyne Tanehill will speak on “Abondoned and Forgotten: an orphan’s story of survival during WWII.” $10 at the door or 398-3333 in advance. Includes a full sitdown breakfast. Information: tubacbreakfastforum.wordpress.com

Lynn Hassler, a well-known local author, will be speaking at The Retreat at Santa Rita Springs (661 W. Calle Torres Blancas). 2:30 p.m. Lynn will introduce attendees to our common backyard birds as well as some of the species that visit more remote areas of Madera Canyon. Lynn is a regular contributor to Bird Watchers Digest and author of numerous books on birds. Her books will be available for sale. An RSVP is not required.

Nov. 6

Social Media Workshop hosted by the Green Valley Sahuarita Chamber of Commerce and conducted by Sam Brace of the Caliber Groupo, runs from 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. at the El Dorado Room at La Perla at La Posada, 350 E. Morningside Road. Workshop includes breakfast. $15 members, $18 non-members. RSVP to Sandy at the Chamber, 625-7575; fax 648-6154, sandy@greenvalleychamber.com

Southern Pima Arizona Republican Club (SPARC) will have a spaghetti supper and “Meet U.S. Congressional District 8 Candidates” night starting at 5:30 p.m. at American Legion Post No. 66, 1560 W. Duval Mine Road, Sahuarita. $12.50 per person. Reservations suggested; limited at the door tickets. Mail check to SPARC, PO 831, Green Valley, 85622. Information: Sue Hayes, 520-207-8559, or David Kryder, 520-393-1783.

Friends of Madera Canyon Board of Directors will meet at 9 a.m. at Friends in Deed, 301 W Camino Casa Verde. The public is welcome. For information, call Louise Gibbeson at 648-1068.

Parkinson’s Support Group Educational Meeting, 1 to 2 p.m. at East Center. Jill Darban of Desert Sands Acupuncture and Oriental Therapy specializes in the treatment of pain and neurological conditions. The author of a study on acupuncture and Parkinson’s Disease, Jill will speak on Parkinson’s and alternative medicine.

The Tellers of Tales begins its 20th season at 1 p.m. at the Joyner-Green Valley Library. Free program includes old fables, folklore and personal stories. Information: 648-5882.

Widows and Widowers meets at 10 a.m. at the Green Valley Community Church. Molly Vakerics will speak. Optional lunch follows. Information: Connie, 399-0610, or Rosemary, 625-1449.

Nov. 7

Colorado Club will have a potluck at 5:30 p.m. at Canoa Hills rec center. Hors d’oeuvres at 5 p.m. Bring table service, drinks and a potluck dish for 6 for individual, 12 for couple, and your GVR card. For food items to bring, other information: JD Barnes, 625-8480

Good Shepherd United Church of Christ’s second Chili Festival runs from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the church at 17750 S. La Canada Drive in Sahuarita. Features lots of fun, chili-inspired activities. Learn how to make your own chili ristra. Roasted chiles available. $5 donation at the door. Have fun celebrating our Santa Cruz Valley heritage. Call 625-1375 for more information.

A Creative Arts and Crafts Boutique will be presented from 8 a.m. to noon at the Sonora Del Webb Clubhouse, 600 Rancho Camino Blvd., Sahuarita. Sponsored by the Sonora “Crafting for a Cause” organization. There will be 26 local craft booths and craft demos. Free admission. Raffles to benefit the Green Valley Food Bank.

Vail-Corona Veteran’s Day Community Fair, American Legion Post 109, 15921 S. Houghton Rd. Legion’s Famous Country Breakfast, 7 a.m. - 11 a.m., National Anthem at 11 a.m., Fair and Picnic throughout afternoon. Legion Facilities and Bar will be open to public, live music from 4 p.m. - 7 p.m. For adults over 16, an admission donation of $2 or a can of food for the Food Bank is requested. Businesses are welcome to participate in a Swap Meet. For more information on the Swap Meet contact Elizabeth Walker at 762-5998 or 298-8009 or e-mail minerva311@juno.com. For more information on the fair or the legion building program, contact Tom Andrews at 751-3774 or 490-5692 or e-mail TRAndrews@aol.com.

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