
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.
When it comes to the Chino Valley United Methodist Church’s annual low-key, old fashioned car show in September, the admission may have been free but some of the donations received from the event go toward the Chino Valley Food Bank.
Bingo and Taco Tuesday are closed until next year.
Local businesses in Chino Valley could be visited by a mischievous little elf known as “Biz” this holiday season.

Veterans Day wouldn’t be special if the veterans didn’t get out to raise the flags in Cordes Junction on the Avenue of Flags. Thanks to the many community volunteers to make this task easier and provide the camaraderie they remember from long ago.

Flea Market and Bake Sale will be held Nov. 7 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Visitor’s Center at the Junction. It is held by the High Desert Heritage Museum, with bake sale proceeds going to the Cordes Lakes Community Center. This is a great time to get a head start on your Christmas shopping.
Food Program at the Cordes Lakes Community Center, 16357 S. Cordes Lakes Drive, is Oct. 24. Sign-up starts at 7 a.m. and doors close and lock at 9 a.m.

Earthworks Landscape & Supply was robbed.
Board members took a close look Sept. 24 at how they have operated over the past year, and came out pretty pleased with themselves.
Ever since she was a little girl in Ohio, Paulden resident Therese Stonehart of Stonehart Art on Stone has been painting using stone as her canvas.
Food Program at the Cordes Lakes Community Center, 16357 S. Cordes Lakes Drive, is Oct. 16 & 24.

After partnering with Yavapai College for the Harvest Festival last year, the Chino Valley Area Chamber of Commerce is adding another partnership with the Town of Chino Valley for this year’s event, said Executive Director Lorette Brashear.
On Oct. 10, 1969, 50 yet-to-be official Prescott Valley residents visited the post office, browsed the shelves lined with books and became patrons of the first library.
General Meeting will be held at the Community Center on Oct. 10 at 7 p.m. Speaker to be determined.

Cordes Lakes Days is a time for food, fun and kids — and not necessarily in that order.
General Meeting will be held at the Community Center on Oct. 10 at 7 p.m. Speaker to be determined.
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