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Saturday, July 24, 2010

RIM COUNTRY COMMUNITY EVENTS

Photo by Jim Keyworth
The Second Annual Awakening Earth Expo will be held at the Pine Community Center in Pine (on Highway 87) on Saturday, Aug. 7 and Sunday, Aug. 8. Enjoy the cooler air beneath the Mogollon Rim and join us in the fun of exploring new ideas to heal our planet and ourselves. Informative booths and talks about sustainable living and conscious commerce, presentations (Qi Gong, yoga and more), storytelling, children’s reading circle, live didgeridoo, flute, acoustic guitar and fiddle, entertainment, healing modalities, food and a festive atmosphere.

(Compiled by the staff of the Mogollon Connection. We appreciate your support for the free newspaper that tells the truth.)

Sunday, July 25

Payson Center for Spiritual Awareness Sunday Celebration at 11 a.m., 107 W. Wade Lane, Suite 2.
Jam Sessions with Junction 87 at the Buffalo Bar & Grill, 311 S. Beeline Highway, every Sunday from 5 to 9 p.m.

Monday, July 26
Last day to register to vote for Tuesday, Aug. 24 primary election. Note: if you have changed your mailing address from an HC Box address to a regular address, you need to re-register to vote.

The Rim Country Republican Club will meet at Tiny's Restaurant, 600 E. Highway 260 at 11 a.m. for lunch and social. Meeting begins at 11:30 a.m. Speakers will be J.D. Hayworth, candidate for US Senate, Bradley Beauchamp and Rusty Bowers, candidates for CD1 and Andrew Thomas, candidate for AZ Attorney General. All are welcome.

Grief Support Group every first and third Monday of the month from 3 to 4:30 p.m. at the Hospice House, 511 S. Mud Springs Road. The free drop-in group sessions are for those who have experienced the death of a loved one. For more information, contact Jean Ramsey, 472-6340.

Tuesday, July 27

Rim Country Toastmasters meets every Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. at the Mogollon Health Alliance Auxiliary building next to the Almost New Shop at 304 E. Aero Drive. Networking at 5:30 p.m. The 60-minute meeting begins at 5:45 p.m. Find or refine your voice with us. Learn to persuade and inspire your audience, organize your speech, use vocal variety and overcome fear at the podium. For more information contact, (928) 478-8820 or RimcountryTM@gmail.com.

Wednesday, July 28
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Pre-school Story Time, every Wednesday at 10:15 a.m. in the Pine Public Library.

Puppet Story Time, every Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. in the Payson Public Library.

Kickin’ Cancer Support Group meets every first Wednesday of the month at noon at the Payson United Methodist Church, 414 N. Easy Street. Bring brown bag lunch.

Thursday, July 29

Summer Reading Program at the Payson Public Library every Thursday in June at 9:30 a.m. Bounces, ticklers, brain play, lullabies and stories for ages six months to three years.

Tikes & Toddlers Story Time every Thursday at 10 a.m. in the Payson Public Library Meeting Room.

Family Time at the Isabelle Hunt Memorial Library in Pine every Thursday from 4 to 7 p.m. Activities include games, stories, puppets and art. For more information, call the library, 476-3678.

Crafty Kidz at the Payson Public Library Children’s Room every Thursday from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. A craft center for kids to create, experiment and have fun. Activities include coloring, painting, stamping, magnets, cooking, clay sculpting, jewelry and papier mache. Open to kids of all ages. Parents must accompany children 5 years of age and under. For more information, contact Harryette, 474-9260.

Dinner Specials every Thursday from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Greater Payson Moose Lodge #258, 225903 E. Highway 260 in Star Valley. Specials include fried and baked fish, breaded shrimp or chicken along with vegetables, dinner salad, bread and choice of potato. $7 per person. Members and guests welcome.

Payson Raconteurs writers group meets each Thursday at 6 p.m. at a local restaurant. The association of local writers makes it possible for writers to read their work for critique. For further information, contact Carole Mathewson, 474-0753.

Payson Tea Party Regular Meeting at Famous Sam’s 6 to 7:30 p.m. Guest speakers will be Rusty Bower, Candidate for US House CD1 and Colt White, Candidate for Constable.

Friday, July 30

“Famous Fish Fry” at the American Legion Tonto Rim Post #69 every Friday from noon to 8 p.m., 709 E. Highway 260. Karaoke from 6 to 10 p.m. Public welcome.

Beginning Genealogy Class every third Friday of the month from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Genealogy Library, 302 E. Bonita Street. The class is packed full of concepts, techniques and ideas which will get you started on your way to fulfilling a lifetime of tracing your family tree. Pre-registration and payment of fee is required. $5 for members and $25 for nonmembers. Evening classes can be conducted by appointment. For more information, contact Peggy Gray, 474-5015.

Saturday, July 31

Payson Farmers Market from 8 a.m. to noon in front of the Sawmill Theatre, 816 S. Beeline Highway, in front of the Sawmill Theater and behind Chili’s. There is a bounty of fresh picked produce and a large variety of artisan foods. Two resident chefs will demonstrate, at 9:30 and 11 a.m., how to create great appetizers. For more information, contact Lorian at 468-0961 or http://www.paysonfarmersmarket.info/.

Special Bingo Charity Session on Saturday, July 31 at the Payson Elks Lodge, 1206 N. Beeline Highway, in conjunction with the Social Welfare Charity Golf Tournament. Ticket sales at 8 a.m.; bingo session at 9 a.m. All proceeds to benefit the Arizona Elks Association Social Welfare Committee for the Cloth-a-Child and community grant programs.

National Night Out - Family Fun Day on Saturday, July 31 from noon to 8 p.m. at Green Valley Park. The Payson Police Department will host a day of family fun, including free activities for children and adults such as jousting, a climbing wall, water slide, water tag, bounce house, and live entertainment

The Starlighters performs at Tiny's Restaurant on Highway 260 every Saturday night from 5:30 to 8:30 pm. The music is from the "American Songbook" with a selection of tunes typically from Broadway musicals written by Cole Porter, Rodgers & Hart, George Gershwin, Jerome Kern and others along with more recent Bossanova tunes from Antonio Carlos Jobim/Luiz Bonfa and other Latin songwriters.

Upcoming Events

Chamber mixer at Payson Curves on Wednesday, July 28 at 5:30 p.m. Susan Labonte, owner of Rim Country Wireless, is the new owner of Curves located at the east end of the Bashas’ shopping center. Mixer includes snacks, beverages, tours of the location, door prizes and networking, networking, networking. This is a chance to learn about the new and revised Curves programs, new management and business hours. Admission is $3 per chamber member and $5 for all others. RSVP to the Chamber at 474-4515.
Payson Elks Arts Crafts Hobbies Night on Thursday, July 29 from 4 to 7 p.m. at 200 E. Rancho Road in Payson. Features arts and crafts by Elks Lodge members. Free admission. For more details, call Russ Stewart, 474-9712.

Rim Country Briefs

Safe Haven Child Development Center open enrollment
Safe Haven Child Development Center is now holding open enrollment for preschool and pre-kindergarten classes. A kindergarten extension program will also be offered. Classes begin Monday, July 26. The center is open from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. The center also provides the "Lighthouse Club" for school-age children for after-school and during all school breaks. For more information, visit the school located inside the First Church of the Nazarene, 200 E. Tyler Parkway or call, 468-6924.

Second Annual Awakening Earth Expo at the Pine Community Center in Pine (on Highway 87) on Saturday, Aug. 7 and Sunday, Aug. 8. Enjoy the cooler air beneath the Mogollon Rim and join us in the fun of exploring new ideas to heal our planet and ourselves. Informative booths and talks about sustainable living and conscious commerce, presentations (Qi Gong, yoga and more), storytelling, children’s reading circle, live didgeridoo, flute, acoustic guitar and fiddle, entertainment, healing modalities, food and a festive atmosphere.

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