Neighbors

Labor Day Weekend is here, which every four years marks the official start of the presidential campaign. The holiday itself brings out the Democrat in me. I’m spending all weekend wearing a miniature blue flag pinned to my shirt, which marks me as Safe from being set up by a beauty salon.

Mayer Area Meals on Wheels is reopening July 13. Indoor seating will be available but limited to make sure social distancing can be met. Please wear a mask except while eating. They will be open for breakfast and for lunch.

Taco Tuesday is take out only. Call the center at 928-632-9769 to place an order. Drive up to the kitchen door and they will deliver your order to you any time between 4:00 and 6:30 p.m. Need help with the menu? They will tell you of the specials when you call.

Lion’s Club Eye Exams Appointments are FULL. As stated, these are very limited and fill quickly. You MUST have an appointment — no walk-ins.

Food Program is March 26. Sign up starts at 7 a.m. with the doors closed and locked at 9 a.m.

Chino Valley Repertory Theater’s next project is going to be something with a bit more significance, said Executive Director Jeff Frohock.

Before the Chino Valley Aquatic Center can open for pool season Friday, May 22, the town needs the staff to run it.

Food Program is March 18 & 26. Sign up starts at 7 a.m. with the doors closed and locked at 9 a.m.

CORDES LAKES Association Meeting is March 12 at 7 p.m.

After the retirement of Darlene Westcott in late 2018, the Chino Valley Public Library now has a new youth librarian.

The Northern Arizona Suns NBA G League pro basketball team has come to terms with the Boys & Girls Club of Central Arizona and the Town of Prescott Valley to make the PV Club’s new gymnasium its full-time practice facility.

CORDES LAKES Association Meeting is March 12 at 7 p.m. Food Program is March 18 & 26. Sign up starts at 7 a.m. with the doors closed and locked at 9 a.m. Remain out of the marked-off area in the parking lot when the truck is unloading. This is a liability issue and will be enforced.

It isn’t often that you have all-you-can-eat spaghetti in a small neighborhood like this.

Library coordinators Danielle Navarro and Diane Milinkovich are hard at work creating great reasons for Mayer residents to come to the library.

CORDES LAKES Food Program is Feb. 27. Sign up starts at 7 a.m. with the doors closed and locked at 9 a.m.

It was a sold-out prime rib party for Valentine’s Day at Mayer Area Meals on Wheels.

The Town of Chino Valley is kicking off its 50th anniversary celebration season with a barn dance and community party from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, March 13, according to a news release from Information Officer Matt Santos.

There’s still a few lanes at Antelope Lanes open for anyone who wants to participate in Horses with H.E.A.R.T’s 17th annual Bowl-A-Thon, said Executive Director Pam Berry.

Four new restaurants have opened in Chino Valley in the last six months with two more on their way, said Chino Valley Economic Development Project Manager Maggie Tidaback during an economic development forum at the Chino Valley Area Chamber of Commerce’s Wednesday, Feb. 5, Business & Networking Luncheon.

CORDES LAKES Rabies Clinic will be held at Holly’s Market at 15970 S. Cordes Lakes Drive on Sunday, Feb. 9, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Cost is $15 each pet. Don’t let your pet be exposed to this devastating disease when a simple vaccination can help.

After several years under the direction of an older couple, it is like a breath of fresh air to have a young family coming in with Jack Leichliter and his wife Kathryn now serving the community.

CORDES LAKES Association Meeting will be held Feb. 13 at 7 p.m. at 16357 S. Cordes Lakes Drive. Come to meet your new board members and find out what is happening in your neighborhood.

CORDES LAKES Food Program is Feb. 19 & 27. Sign up starts at 7 a.m. with the doors closed and locked at 9 a.m. Remain out of the marked-off area in the parking lot when the truck is unloading. This is a liability issue and will be enforced. Valentine’s Dinner is in the planning stages, so save Feb. 15 for you and your sweetheart to have a great evening out. It will be a spaghetti dinner and servers are needed.

CORDES LAKES Food Program is Jan. 23. Sign up starts at 7 a.m. with the doors closed and locked at 9 a.m. Remain out of the marked-off area in the parking lot when the truck is unloading. This is a liability issue and will be enforced. Valentine’s Dinner is in the planning stages, so save Feb. 15 for you and your sweetheart to have a great evening out. It will be a spaghetti dinner, and servers are needed.

It is always difficult to wait to see Santa, but about 125 children did just that at the Cordes Lakes Community Center on Saturday, Dec. 22.