Kathleen Kelly (bottom center) and her troupe perform Friday night at MoJoe's Dinner Theatre.
Friday, August 27
Compassionate Friends Butterfly Release and Picnic at noon at Green Valley Park near the bandstand. Bereaved families, relatives and friends who have experienced the death of a child are invited to attend in remembrance of all beloved children who have died. There will be horseshoes, volleyball and other games. Families are asked to bring their favorite potluck dish or dessert. Rim Country Compassionate Friends will provide burgers and hotdogs. Butterflies will be provided to all participants. A butterfly release is planned for 1 p.m. There will be a short program of readings, poems and music. For more information, contact Bill Knauss at (928) 978-1492.
Free Art Classes every Friday from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at the Payson Senior Center, 514 W. Main Street. Instructor, Helen Tennent. For more information or to enroll, call 474-3996 or 474-4876.
“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.
Dinner Theatre at MoJoe’s Café, 503 W. Main Street from 6 to 7 p.m. Back by popular request—Katherine Kelley, Jim West and the gang. G-rated fun! Reservations required. Call 478-8828.
Saturday, August 28
Payson Farmers Market is open every Saturday from 8 a.m. to noon at 816 S. Beeline Highway, behind Chili’s Restaurant and in front of the Sawmill Theater. While you're out for the Rodeo Parade, stop by to see and taste all the great flavors of the market. There is everything from fresh, farm picked fruits and vegetables to baked goods, olive oils, jams, jellies, spices, sauces, hummus, honey, cheese, tamales, salsa and even chocolate! Relax in the shade and enjoy breakfast or lunch. There will be cooking demonstrations at 9:30 and 11 a.m. For more information, call Lorian at 468-0961 or visit the Web site: http://www.paysonfarmersmarket.info/.
The Starlighters perform at Tiny's Restaurant, 600 E. 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.
Sunday, August 29
Payson Center for Spiritual Awareness Sunday Celebration at 11 a.m., 107 W. Wade Lane, Suite 2. Guest speaker will be Annelle Henson who will present “Manifesting the Christ within each of us.” Henson will also share other unique spiritual insights.
Jam Sessions with Junction 87 at the Buffalo Bar & Grill, 311 S. Beeline Highway, every Sunday from 5 to 9 p.m.
Monday, August 30
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, August 31
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, September 1
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, August 26
Summer Reading Program at the Payson Public Library every Thursday 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 Sons and Daughters of Liberty regular meeting at Tiny’s Restaurant, 600 E. Highway 260 from 6 to 7:30 p.m.
Anne James, singer/songwriter/guitarist, will appear every Thursday in August from 7 to 9 p.m. at the East West Exchange, 100 N. Tonto Street (at Longhorn and Tonto). No admission charge. For more information, call (928) 951-4420.
Upcoming Events
Pine Strawberry Arts & Crafts Show at the Pine Community Center in Pine on Saturday, Sept. 4 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, Sept. 5 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free admission. For more information, contact Gail Jones at (928) 978-0469.
Northern Gila County Fair on Friday, Sept. 10 through Sunday, Sept. 12 at the Payson Rodeo Grounds off Highway 87 in Payson. Free admission. Activities include exhibits, kid’s day, llama show, livestock judging and show, 4H horse show, livestock dinner and auction, and demolition derby. Entry booklets are available at the Payson and Pine libraries. For more information, contact Lynn Johns at 474-0422, Katy Taylor at (928) 978-2131, or Wendell Stevens at (928) 595-0113.
Operation Christmas Blessing--a Payson Supply Line/Support Our Troops Fundraiser on Saturday, Sept. 11 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Granny's Attic, 800 E. Highway 260. Hosted by Rim Country Health & Retirement Community. Entire funds generated will benefit the U.S. troops in Iraq and Afghanistan. Raffle tickets can be purchased at Granny's Attic and Rim Country Health. Tickets are $1 each or six for $5. Drawings will be held during the event. Visit the Web site: paysonsupplyline.com for more information.
"Take a Walk in Pine" Shop Hop on Saturday, Sept. 11 from 4 to 7 p.m. in Pine (Highway 87 north of Payson). Local merchants will offer shopping bargains, food and entertainment. Visit participating Pine merchants with the pine tree in front of their business.
FLW Day on Saturday, Sept. 18 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. at Green Valley Park. Sponsored by the Town of Payson, the free outdoor festival will provide the opportunity to meet several professional fishermen that will compete in the following week's (Wednesday, Sept. 22 through Saturday, Sept. 25) FLW National Guard, Western Series Championship at Roosevelt Lake. Activities will include: Arizona Game and Fish Department Free Family Fishing day with loaner rods and bait; Outdoor Expo at Green Valley Park Amphitheater including outdoor recreation retailers, arts and crafts vendors and food; media session where you can "Meet the Pros!" including professional bass fishermen Clifford Pirch, Mike Folkestad, Brett Hite, Tim Klinger, Justin Lucas, Rusty Salewske, Zack Thompson, Jonathan Walker; National Guard "Fun Zone" activities; and live music by the SRP "Second Shift" band in the evening. The National Guard “Fun Zone” will include: climbing walls, the Wave Machine Inflatable; Shooting Gallery Inflatable; High Ropes Course; Pedal Karts; Boat Simulator; and autograph sessions with professional anglers.
Rim Country Briefs
Eleventh Annual Arizona Highlands Garden Conference will be held on Friday, Aug. 27 and Saturday, Aug. 28 at the Mazatzal Hotel & Casino. A roster of outstanding speakers and tours is scheduled for the conference, “Sustainable Gardening for Homes and Communities.” Pre-registration is required due to limited seating. Seminar fees are $30 for Friday and $105 for Saturday. Vendors will be set up Saturday in the Casino meeting rooms with garden-related goods. For more information, go to the internet: http://extension.arizona.edu/gila/horticulture or phone the Gila County Cooperative Extension at (928) 402-8585.
2010 Jake Randall Memorial Roping on Saturday, Aug. 28 and Sunday, Aug. 29 in Pine. (Go south on Old County Road and then take a right on Bradshaw Street. Turn left before going across the creek). Events include #8 and #9 ropings—draw pot, pick one/draw two or draw all three, enter twice, $75 per man; and #10 and #11 ropings—pick partner, $25 per man, enter five times. Books open 8:30 a.m., roping starts at 9:30 a.m. Food and drinks available. DHS saddles for high money header and heeler of the weekend and header/heeler buckles for every roping. For more information, call Travis at (928) 970-0298.
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