Veterans Day at the Museum
Nov. 11
The Sedona Heritage Museum’s annual Veteran’s Day tribute will begin at 11 a.m. at the Museum. The program will honor veterans and active service people. This year’s program includes assistance by Sedona Boy Scout Troop #48, who will perform the flag ceremony. After the formal program, lunch will be served in the Museum’s historic fruit packing shed. Diners will be entertained by Dick Curtis, a Marine veteran of World War II and Korea who will perform music from the 1940s-1960s intertwined with humorous commentary and dance music. Curtis is a film, theater and television personality who appeared in 48 episodes of the Jonathon Winters show, hosted “Queen for a Day”, “A.M. New York”, and the Dick Curtis Show.
The day’s events are underwritten by the Sedona Historical Society. The program, lunch and Museum admission will be free. For more information call (928) 282-7038. The Sedona Heritage Museum is located at 735 Jordan Road in Uptown Sedona.
Camp Verde Coffeehouse Concert
Nov. 6
Vyktoria Pratt Keating will perform acoustic rock, folk and Celtic music from 7 to 9 p.m. at Beaver Creek Books and Artisans Gallery at 545 S. Main St. in downtown Camp Verde. A $5 cover includes refreshments. Call 567-4377.
Old Tyme Country Fair
Nov. 21
Oak Creek School in Cornville will hold its annual Old Tyme Country Fair from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The fair features crafts, food and lots of games. The fair is held on campus at 11490 E. Purple Sage Drive in Cornville. Call (928) 639-5109.
Cornville Community Association’s Annual Potluck
Nov. 11
The Cornville Community Association hosts its annual potluck at 7 p.m. at Oak Creek Elementary School. This year’s theme is barbecue, so cook up your favorite BBQ dish, beef, chicken, pork, turkey or even vegetarian or bring your favorite side dish. Desserts are always welcomed. Local musician Greg Tauriello will provide some country, cowboy and light rock music for the evening’s entertainment.
There will be a toy collection box for Toys for Tots - please remember that every child deserves a little Christmas. If you can’t make it to the potluck, you can locate a collection box at the Verde Valley Toys for Tots Web site.
There will be great raffle prizes and a 50/50 drawing. Plates, napkins, eating utensils, water and soda will be provided. A $2 donation per adult and kids free will help with cost of facility, music and beverages. When you know what you would like to bring or have any questions about the potluck, contact Lois Hook at loishook@cableone.net or call 649-3190.
Check out the Web page at www.greatercornville.org.
Verde Valley Computer Club November Calendar
Nov. 2 Shutterbug SIG 6 p.m.
Nov. 5 Board Meeting 6:30 p.m.
Nov. 6 Windows SIG 4 p.m.
Nov. 13 Internet SIG 4 p.m.
Nov. 20 Spreadsheet SIG 4 p.m.
Nov. 21 General Meeting - Google Documents 9:30 a.m.
Visitors are welcome to attend all events. Users Helping Users. Visit the Web site at www.vvcclub.com. All events will be at the Clemenceau Building, Willard Street at Mingus Avenue, Cottonwood.
American Legion Post 93 Steak Dinner
Nov. 4
American Legion Post 93 in Camp Verde will have it monthly Steak Dinner.
Steaks by Randy Bruce along with Sharon Hollamon’s famous cowboy beans, baked potatoes, salad and dessert.
Dinner will be served from 5 to 8 p.m. or until steaks run out.
Music and dancing will be provided by the Rusty Zipper Band.
AARP Tax Aide volunteers needed for 2010
Feb. 1-April 15
As our year 2009 comes to a close, we are reaching out to the community and asking those of you who have basic computer skills and basic knowledge of tax forms to please consider volunteering to be part of the team that will be filing taxes for those who may be in need of this type of service.
AARP, working in conjunction with IRS, is providing a program to those needing to file but are not familiar with tax forms. You do not need to be a member of AARP, retired or over 60. In January you need to be willing to attend training classes in filing tax returns and basic tax law. You must pass the IRS exam and become certified. You will then be part of a Nation-wide group of volunteers who become involved with the needs of your community. Our Cottonwood team is very special. We all help each other to give the best service to the community.
Time spent is not a lot. In addition to the training time in January, you are only asked to participate Four hours per week form Feb. 1 until April 15. That is not a lot to ask and the good feeling you experience is priceless.
To be sure you may have questions. Please feel free to call Joan Bonnet at 634-1694 and leave your name and telephone number. She will return your call and discuss any questions you may have. Deadline for volunteering is Dec. 1, 2009. The sooner you contact Joan, the sooner you can become part of the team.
Women and Heart Disease
Nov. 4
Dr. Samuel Butman, interventional cardiologist at Verde Valley Medical Center, presents the free program “Women and Heart Disease” at Sedona Library Meeting at 6 p.m.
Get Hooked
Nov. 2-3
As part of the Warm up America project volunteers are offering free instruction on how to knit and crochet Monday and Tuesday at noon on the Yavapai College Verde Valley Campus. Warm up America distributes warm Afghans, caps and other items to thousands of cold and needy citizens across the country. Anyone who knits, crochets or wants to learn can participate by donating yarn, donating cash to buy yarn, or by completing 7x9 rectangles for assembly into afghans, lap blankets and shawls. The noon class is scheduled in the Verde Valley Campus Student Affairs Office (Building I) at 601 Black Hills Drive in Clarkdale. For more information contact Trisha Travis at 634-6550. To learn more about the specification for knitting and crocheting the rectangles go to www.warmupamerica.org.
Clarkdale initiates Historic Building Tour
Dec. 12-13
The Clarkdale Heritage Museum presents the inaugural Clarkdale Historic Building Tour & Luncheon from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Featured homes include a Craftsman five-room, and two-bedroom bungalow, a duplex conversion and pilot house. Featured buildings are Clarkdale High School, St. Thomas Episcopal Church, Clark Memorial Clubhouse and the business district.
The tour will start at the Museum, 900 First North. Lunch will be provided by Randall’s Restaurant in the Men’s Lounge at the clubhouse. R.J. Gill provides the piano music. The event coincides with the library book sale in the women’s lounge and the Made In Clarkdale exhibit in the gymnasium. Saturday there will be Christmas caroling in Clarkdale Park hosted by the St. Thomas Episcopal Church Choir.
Tickets are $15 prior to Dec. 9 and $20 after (the price includes lunch and transportation). For information, call (928) 649-1198 or e-mail clarkdaleheritage@gmail.com.
A Wedding to Die for
Nov. 14
The Verde Valley Senior Center celebrates its 30th anniversary with the outrageously funny and deadly murder mystery My Big, Fat Mafia Wedding, presented by Canyon Moon Theatre. The bride, Sofia Spumoni, is drop-dead beautiful. The groom Rico Rigotini, is terminally handsome. The wedding at the Sons of Italy Function Hall is picture perfect - until a body hits the floor and super-sleuth Richard Dick is called in. Everyone is a suspect, including you!
The evening begins at 6 p.m. at the senior center, 500 E. Cherry St. Cottonwood. Limited seating. Ticket price of $50 includes a five-course meal complete with wedding cake, prepared by Chef Chris Smith of the Asylum in Jerome.
For information or tickets, call the senior center at (928) 634-5450 or Canyon Moon Theatre at 282-6212.
