Robles Junction/Three Points Newsletter Serving Rob les Junction/Three Points/Altar Valley

May 2007 Volume 2, Issue 5

Community Food Bank

The Robles Ranch Community Food Bank is now located at the Robles Ranch Community Center. New hours are: Tuesdays 3 – 6 pm, Wednesdays and Fridays 10:30 am to 2:30 pm

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On Friday, April 13, The Three Points Fire District and Friends of Robles Ranch invited the Drug Reduction Task Force of the National Guard to put on a program for 4th and 5th graders. This began at 2:00pm when the Fire Station was invaded by 20 youngsters with the kind of energy that is unique when they are first let out of school. Dennis, Bobby, Tom and Anna seemed to take it all in stride but I am sure they were glad to see the Guard come marching in. The students were divided into 4 groups and given newspapers and masking tape. The object was to work as a team and build a bridge that would hold a coffee can full of rocks, and to be able to pass the can under the bridge. The kids could talk and plan for ten minutes, then they had to work in complete silence, and hand signals. Actually the teamwork was great and the outcome was amazing. There was a winner, and a near miss. The next phase of the program, after snacks, was a discussion on the dangers of substance abuse. The guard has a very effective presentation with open discussion and a power point show. We hope the children and parents that were present took it to heart. The grand finale was a cookout -

hamburgers, chips, cookiies and sodas. Dan Peterson did the cooking and Charlie Borel was assistant chef. Lupe Gonzales, and Virginia Harmon helped Marion slice and dice and put out the food. Everyone including the guard members pitched in to clean up. We all appreciate the involvement and community spirit that the Three Points fire District exhibits. They are good role models for young and old alike.

Good Deeds to Help Kids Read Submitted by Mary Miller The Cat in the Hat paid a call to Robles Elementary School to celebrate Read Across America Day and the birthday of children’s book author Dr. Seuss. Brave and curious students tried green eggs and ham at lunchtime. The entire school devoted all of Friday March 2nd to reading! Guest readers visited classrooms throughout the day. County Supervisor Sharon Bronson, National Guardsman Charlie Nelson, television journalist Sal Quijada, Tucson Sidewinders Sergio Pedroza, Fire Chief John Williams, and staff and parents read hundreds of pages to the students. Students decorated the doors of their

Community Newsletter % Cher Williams 11200 S Sierrita Mtn #285 Tucson, AZ 85736 Phone (520) 822-1836 E-mail info@roblesjunction.org We’re on the Web! See us at: www.roblesjunction.org

Abbreviations: Robles Junction Community Council (RJCC), Community Emergency Response Team (CERT), Friends of Robles Ranch (FoRR), Three Points Fire Department (TPFD), Robles Ranch Community Center (RRCC), Robles Junction Clothing Bank (RJCB), English Language Acquisition for Adult (ELAA), Adult Computer Literacy Class (ACLC), RRCC Open Recreation (RRCC-OR), Veteran’s Memorial Park (VMP), Altar Valley Middle School (AVMS)

May 2007

To add information to this calendar, please contact the newsletter at 822-1836, or email to info@roblesjunction.org.

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1) FoRR 6:30p @ RRCC 4-H Officers Meeting 6:30 @ RRCC Food Bank 3-6p @ RRCC

2) Food Bank 10:30 – 2:30p @ RRCC PTA at Middle School Library 3p Joy 10:30a @RRCC

3) PTA at Elementary School Library 3:30p

4) Fridays in the Park 9:30 – 11a @ VMP Joy 10:30a @RRCC Food Bank 10:30 – 2:30p @ RRCC VFW Dinner 5 – 730 P

5) Clothing Bank 9-1p RRCC Egg Hunt 11AM Veterans Memorial Park

6) Community Swap Meet Fred’s Arena 9a-2p VFW Breakfast 8 – 11A

7) Joy 10:30a @RRCC TPFD Board Meeting 6p @ Sierrita Mtn Station

8) Food Bank 3-6p @ RRCC

9) Food Bank 10:30 – 2:30p @ RRCC CERT 7p @ TPFD Station 91 Joy 10:30a @RRCC

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11) Fridays in the Park 9:30 – 11a @ VMP Joy 10:30a @RRCC Food Bank 10:30 – 2:30p @ RRCC VFW Dinner 5 – 730 P Az National Guard At Fire House 2P

12) Clothing Bank 9-1p

13) VFW Breakfast 8 – 11A

14) Joy 10:30a @RRCC

15) Food Bank 3-6p @ RRCC SML Horse Project 6:30p @ RRCC

16) Joy 10:30a @RRCC Food Bank 10:30 – 2:30p @ RRCC Bookmobile 12 – 12:45 @ RRCC

17) 18) Fridays in the Park 9:30 – 11a @ VMP Joy 10:30a @RRCC Food Bank 10:30 – 2:30p @ RRCC VFW Dinner 5 – 730 P

19) Clothing Bank 9-1p

20) VFW Breakfast 8 – 11A

21) Joy 10:30a @RRCC

22) Food Bank 3-6p @ RRCC

26) Joy 10:30a @RRCC Food Bank 10:30 – 2:30p @ RRCC

24) Joy Field Trip to Kartchner Caverns 10:30a

25) Fridays in the Park 9:30 – 11a @ VMP Joy 10:30a @RRCC Food Bank 10:30 – 2:30p @ RRCC VFW Dinner 5 – 730 P School’s Out Celebration @ RRCC 6:30p

26) Clothing Bank 9-1p

27) VFW Breakfast 8 – 11A

28) Joy 10:30a @RRCC VFW Flag Raising Ceremony 12pm

29) 30) Joy 10:30a @RRCC 31)

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classrooms with characters, themes, and scenes from the class’s favorite book. Erin Nelson, parent of two Robles Elementary students and Altar Valley Parent Teacher Association (PTA) volunteer, awarded each class a special prize. Pirate principal Theresa Leal-Holmes was recognized as the Queen of Davy Jones’s locker. Did you know that reading is celebrated every day at Robles Elementary, with a top billing on each day’s academic schedule. All of the students and teachers spend several hours reading first thing. Everyone is divided into groups based on their progress, regardless of grade level. Students advance to a new group when they are ready. Providing reading incentives is a top priority for the Altar Valley PTA. Throughout the school year, students created reading goals and charted their progress. Pizza Hut certificates were awarded to all students who met their goals, plus they were entered into a monthly drawing for a $50 family pizza party gift card. Robles Elementary School received two grants this spring to bring books to the school community. Arizona PTA picked four Tucson area schools to receive a $1000 Readers are Leaders award, sponsored by McDonalds. District librarian Beverly Smith-Osborne’s book wish list will greet students in the library next fall. Tucson non-profit Libraries, Ltd. granted PTA and the school $750 to develop a conservation education library. Children’s books and natural history books about plants, animals, and the like will bring the richness of the Sonoran Desert into the classroom. Next fall you will see a native plant garden and desert tortoise habitat emerge from the garden beds between the office and cafeteria. The books will be ready to go in the fall to help teachers and students create a lively outdoor classroom. These three projects exemplify the opportunity we have to make a difference at school. PTA volunteers dreamed up these projects, and made

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them happen with a little help from friends and school staff. The pride, joy, and curiosity generated by each project are priceless rewards that have a life far beyond each page we read on Dr. Suess day and each book we will buy through the grants. Consider getting involved with PTA next school year. You’ll find that it is fun and helpful to know other parents, and that your involvement builds good relationships with school staff. Don’t be afraid of too many meetings. There are lots of ways to communicate and organize projects. We need to aim high for the children of our community, and work together to make Robles Elementary and Altar Valley Middle Schools places where learning is lively, fun, and excellent! Most of all, read with your child this summer! Settle in

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WEST AJO BAPTIST CHURCH 5757 W Ajo Hwy, Tucson Phone: 883-1234

(1 mile west of Kinney Rd) www.westajochurch.org SUNDAY

Bible Study (Sunday School) 9:30 am Morning Worship Services 8:00 and 10:45 am Evening worship 6:00 pm WEDNESDAY

AWANA 6:30 pm [Youth 6:57 pm ] Adult Worship 7:00 pm THURSDAY Sr. Adult Bible Study 10:00 am

FRIDAY Celebrate Recovery 12 step program 7:00 pm

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with a story and enjoy hearing your child’s reading confidence grow. Read out loud together. Keep books in the car to pass the time. Visit the library. Make a trip to Bookman’s used book store in Tucson into a special outing, and build your own library. Reading is the key to a lifetime of learning and adventure. Celebrate and praise the young reader in your household!

Looking ahead to the year of the tortoise! Gather your tools and paint your thumbs green. Be ready for gardening at Robles Elementary School next fall! A desert tortoise habitat and native plant garden will take form in the patio area between the office and cafeteria. Students and families will get their hands dirty creating a lively outdoor classroom. Many thanks to Diana Turner and Santa Rita Landscaping, the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum, Altar Valley Conservation Alliance, Altar Valley PTA, and Pima County Department of Parks and Natural Resources, and the Arizona Heritage

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Churches St. Mary of the Desert Catholic Mission Information 822-9338, CCD 822-2859, Baptisms 822-2859, Youth Grp 822-1112 Confession Saturday 5pm, Mass Saturday 5:30pm Faith Baptist Church 11080 S. Brandywine Lane, (Between Guy & Viking), Tucson, 822-2433 Pastor Stan Stringer Sunday School 10am, Morning Worship 11am, Thursday Prayer 6:30 pm Serenity Baptist Church 15501 W. Ajo Way 822-2026 Pastor Dane Miller Sunday Bible Fellowship 9:00am Worship 10:15am Wednesday Family Programs 7:00pm Holy Way Presbyterian Church 4221 W. Ajo Way 883-9417 Rev. Raymond S. Thomas Sunday Worship – 9:30 AM Sunday School & Nursery – 9:30 AM Tuesday Bible Study – 9 AM www.holywaypc.org West Ajo Baptist Church 5757 W. Ajo Hwy, Tucson, 883-1234 Pastor: Dr. Jay George Sunday School 9:30 am, Sunday Worship: Traditional 8am, Contemporary 10:45am, Children’s Church 10:45am, Adult & Youth Worship 6 PM.

Fund for your generous contributions to this project!

PPEP Tec Student Submission Submitted by Jenna Swanson PPEP Tec High School Student Four students from PPEP Tec High School/Robles Junction entered the annual Bilingual High School Poetry Contest sponsored by the Tucson Poetry Festival. Eddie Romero, Amanda Jones, Kimberly Jordan and Jenna Swanson each submitted original poems. We are proud to announce that Jenna Swanson won Honorable Mention for her poem, “Mother.” The awards ceremony was held April 15, 2007 at Bookman’s on Grant and Campbell. Each of the selected poets read their poems, received a book containing the winning entries, and gift certificates ranging from $25 to $100 to Bookman’s, Antigone Books and The Bookstop. The following area high schools were represented: Amphitheater, Catalina Magnet, Desert View, Flowing Wells, Santa Rita, Tucson Magnet, and PPEP Tec. This was an inspiring celebration of Tucson’s talented and creative students. The Tucson Poetry Festival will announce next year’s Bilingual High School Poetry Contest in the fall, and invite all aspiring poets to participate!

Robles Ranch Clothing Bank - What is IS and What it ISN'T.

The Clothing Bank opened it's doors over 4 years ago and we still have people saying they did not know that we are open to the public. Maybe it's our name - Clothing Bank - that is deceiving so here is what we are: We are a discount clothing store that is open to anyone in and out of our community. It is a place to buy used and some new clothing for the entire family at very, very, low prices. There is nothing in the store over $5.00 and most of our clothes run between 50 cents

and $2.00. Our clothes come from all over the Western States. We have people send us clothes from Washington, Oregon, California, Phoenix, Oro Valley and many in our own community. Our store does sell small household items that are donated to us (aka Robles Ranch Department Store). We are non-profit run by 25 volunteers and give all proceeds to the non profit group Friends of Robles Ranch, Inc. They, in turn, give to different organizations and groups in our 3-Points Community only. We are a small lending Library that you may take a book and bring another book back. Our store smells good and we have fun serving the community. What we are not: We are not a Bank like our Food Bank that you must sign up for to get clothes. We do not sell clothes that are ripped, stained, torn or very used. We do not have room to store any furniture or large household items so we are not a used furniture store. We are not a place for garbage or clothes in such bad condition that you would like to throw them out and think we can. If you have Furniture items that you think someone may be able to use that is in very good condition, please call the Community Center or Kate - Community Resource Coordinator - and they will get the word to us. We do keep a list of people who are in need of Furniture and will try and match them up with you. Hawaiian Days are back and we decorate the whole store with Island clothes. All of our men's and women's shorts are 50 cents and we have a very large 50 cents rack filled with an assortment of family clothes. NEEDLEPOINT AND CROSS STITCH ENTHUSIASTS - We received 3 large boxes of items from a store in Washington State filled with patterns, threads, books, magazines and kits. We will have these items for sale also during the

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Classifieds For Rent: very clean singlewide mfg home, 2 br/1ba $725, 3br/2ba $775; lush acres near Diamond Bell, pets negotiable. 822-5143 Assisted Living Home in Three Points to open soon; lovely home with private or shared bdrms, fabulous views, licensed, reservations being taken. 780-1123 For Rent Small 1 Bedroom Mobile Robles Junction/ Three Points area. 822-5253 For Sale: 1984 Dolphin 4 cyl. motor home great gas mileage.124K miles, 6 new tires, in great shape. Looks and runs great. $4,000 firm. Please call 822-1718. Free: Removal of Dead Cars, any unwanted metal, call Danny 616-9325 Notary, Faxing, & Computer Services with a legal program covering all states. Rates reasonable and available most any time. Please call Jan at 822-2474 2 Bedroom 1 bath with carport. Pager # 489-7261. LIKE NEW......171/2" Black English Dressage Saddle, complete w/bridle and pads. $400 O.B.O. ......822-1658. HOUSEKEEPING......I do Deep and General cleaning, Windows too. Three Points area..... call 822-1658. Vincent Argenziano Masonry Brick Block Stone Stucco Patio Paving, Walls, Block Steps Walkways and Repair Work 822-1171. 7yr old-Apha Reg Bay Overo Broodmare-poco pine/ima bar $2500.00 call 850-1715 or 908-8563 Yearling Colt-Apha Reg Bay Roan overo-poco pine/doc/croton/sugar q/lena $2000.00 call 850-1715 or 908-8563 10yr Old-Apha Sorrel Overo- Trail horse/broodmare-diamond jim/reds hustler, easy to handle -$2500.00 call 850-1715 or 908-8563 Want to buy: Nubian buck, Touabire ram, Barbado ram. 822-9316. For Sale Motor Home on 1 acre, 3 bedrooms, 2 bath owner carry 75,000 low down 908-8531 Sewing and Alterations Call Shirl 405-9961

month of May. Thank you to all of you for your continued support of the Clothing Bank. Thanks to the Holy Way Presbyterian Church for their Gift of Giving and always to the Serenity Baptist Church for their constant lending hand.

ROBLES RANCH JOY SENIOR PROGRAM MAY, 2007 CALENDAR J. O. Y. had a great time at the Desert Museum; thank you Cher W. and Dore without your generosity the seniors would have had to use their money. The Easter party was a lot of fun, congratulations Dennis, winner of the egg hunt! Welcome new members: James & Mary. Every time a member wants to participate in the meal program, he/she must sign up a week in advance; for the week of May 9th sign in by May 2nd. Thank you, your friendly neighborhood site manager, Dora E. Dicochea, 578-3063. May 2nd Loteria, council meeting May 4th 5 de Mayo celebration, salsa contest May 7th Bingo May 9th Mother’s day celebration May 11th Arts & crafts May 14th Educational moment

May 21st Nutrition w/Joannie Contreras; Alternatives in Cooking/physical activity. May 23rd Health corner: check your blood pressure, w/Linda R. May 28th Trivia May 30th Happy Birthday seniors! This calendar is subject to change, changes will be announced at the center.

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FOOD BANK I would like to thank Connie for her food donation in the month of February. In the middle of March someone left 3 bags of goodies for the food bank, and in the middle of January someone left a box of food at the door of the food bank. Thanks everyone! Remember the new food bank hours: Wednesday and Friday from 10:30 am – 2:30 pm, and Tuesday as usual from 3:00 – 6:00pm. Thanks to the ones who are helping right now, without them the food bank would not be operating. Special thanks to Kerry, girl I miss you. I am very happy that you got a job, congratulations, I am happy for you, not so much for me. If there are any questions, please call Dora E. Dicochea, 578-3063. Thank you!

PROTECT YOUR LOVED ONES! The Altar Valley Summer Youth Employment Program will be available to make free house number signs from June 1st to July 21st. Addresses are made with reflective numbers and meet Fire Department specifications. Call 982-7131 X120

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and say you are requesting a free house number sign. We will need your name, phone number and the house number requested. You can also leave a voicemail message at this number and we will call you back to verify your information. Please take advantage of this opportunity to identify your location for possible times of emergency.

VFW News Respectfully submitted by Jan Gates May is already here and if the winds will stop it should be nice. The winter visitors that have been here and are leaving, please have a safe trip home. Looking forward to seeing you next year! Memorial Day, Monday May 28th, we will be having a flag raising at Noon. After that we will have the retirement of the flags as it is done in the proper way. We will then have a potluck. You are all welcome to come and attend and see just how the flags are retired. If you have any old flags, please bring down to the Post any time. If you bring them that day, bring a dish for potluck and enjoy fellowship with Veterans that served for our country. Hope to see you all. Breakfast 8 to 11 AM

May 6 – French Toast, Eggs, Hash Browns, Choice of

sausage, bacon or ham, coffee – Donation $4.00 May 13 – Omelet, Hash Browns, Toast, Coffee –

Donation $5.00 May 20 – Eggs in a Basket, Hash Browns, Choice of

sausage, bacon or ham, Coffee – Donation $4.00 May 27 – Breakfast Buffet and Coffee – Donation

$5.00 Biscuits & Gravy always served – Donation $2.00

Cereal and Milk – Donation $1.00 Children 10 or under are Half Price Dinner 5:00 to 7:30 PM

May 4 – Chicken Enchilada, Rice, Beans – Donation $5.00

May 11 – Fish Fry or Chicken Fried Steak, Mashed Potatoes and Gravy or French Fries, Salad Bar – Donation $6.00

May 18 – Pastrami Sandwiches on Rye, Cole Slaw and French Fries – Donation $5.00

May 25 – Taco Salad – Donation $5.00 Dessert and Coffee with Dinners Wednesday and Sunday - 5 - 7:30 PM

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Hot Dogs - Donation $0.75, Hamburger - Donation - $2.50 w/Cheese - .25 extra

French Fries, Tater Tots, and Onion Rings – Donation $1.25

Hi everyone and hope everyone comes in to visit with us. We have some changes in the Post's hours so please make note: Monday Closed Tuesday – Thursday Noon - 8 PM Friday Noon - 10 PM Saturday Noon - 8 PM Sunday 10 AM - 8 PM On Memorial Day, we will be have a flag raising and then the Retirement of the Colors. If you have or know someone that has old flags that are torn, tattered and worn, please bring to the VFW Post on Sasabe Hwy and they will be deposed of in the Proper Military Way. It will start with the flag raising at Noon followed by the Retirement of Colors and a Potluck. If you would like to come and see how it is done, bring a potluck dish and join us. This is educational for you and especially children if they have never seen how it is done. Hope to see you

and Thank you!

Robles Ranch Community Center 16150 W. Ajo Way Phone: 822-4408 New Hours of operation: Mon - Fri 10:00 a.m.-6 p.m. Closed Sat & Sun May has landed upon us and you all know what that means: SCHOOL VACATION!!! Our new hours have been working exceptionally well and we look forward to serving the community throughout the year. We are excited to bring a “School’s Out Celebration” on Friday May 25th from 6:30pm-9:00pm. There will be games, food, prizes, and a whole lot of fun to celebrate the arrival of summer. Our summer open recreation program hours will begin on May 29 and it will run from 12p.m. -5:30 p.m. This summer we have many tentative field trips set for our participants, arts and crafts activities, and a collaboration of life-skills instruction for all ages with the direction of Alfred Soto. On Saturday May 5th a field trip is tentatively planned to the Cinco de Mayo festival. Our senior trip for May hasn’t been established as of yet, so call the center for more information. On Wednesday May 2nd, there will be a free presentation on estate planning from 2:30-3:30pm. As always, if you are interested in any of these trips and events, please call the center at 822-4408 to ask questions and reserve your space due to limited seating available. The community meetings are scheduled as follows: May 1st , Friends of Robles from 6:30-8:30 p.m.; May 1st , 4-H officers meeting 6:30-8:30 p.m.; May 15th, SML Horse Project meeting 6:30-8:30 p.m. Our open recreation program continues daily from 2:30-5:30 p.m. Monday - Thursday, and Friday 11:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. The food bank is open every Tuesday 3-6 p.m. and every Wednesday and Friday from 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Regular monthly senior days are Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. and the bookmobile will be here on May 16th , 12:00-12:45 p.m. Please note that the time has changed for the bookmobile hours. The beginner’s Spanish class is every Tuesday night from 6:30-7:30 p.m. with the exception of the 1st Tuesday of the month due to meetings. The free basic instructional karate class is open to boys and girls ages 6-12 every Wednesday from 4-5 p.m. Remember Robles Ranch

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community center is available for rentals with very reasonable rates. Please contact Rose or any staff member at 822-4408 for further information.

Book Fair at Altar Valley Middle School Submitted by Kathy Thatcher The Altar Valley Middle School book fair will be held May 8th and 9th from 10:50 am to 3:30 pm in the middle school cafeteria. Home schoolers please feel welcome to stop in and shop. You must check in at the front office first. Some of you may have noticed the bright yellow “One For Books” slips hanging up at area businesses. Please consider donating a dollar to bring much needed books to our middle school students. Your donation can make a difference. No only is the Middle School PTA holding a Buy One Get One Free book fail that will double all donations, but Scholastic Books will match funds up to a million books to three non-profit organizations dedicated to helping kids and families in need. The include: Kids in Distressed Situations, National Center for Family Literacy, and Toys for Tots. Talk about getting a bank for your buck? One for Book Slips are available through May 6th at the VFW, Ace Hardware, and Cindy Lou II. Last year the good people of Robles Junction/Three Points donated over $400.00 to One for Books, which, by the way, was more than what the Foot Hills raised. Also Robles Elementary will be holding their Spring Book Fair May 8 – 10 from 11:00 am to 4:30 pm. Again, Home Schoolers are welcome. Please check in at the office Let’s continue in our endeavors to support our children by supporting literacy.

Robles Run Submitted by Kathy Thatcher Get your motor runnin… Its that time of year again for the 2nd Annual Three Points Motorcycle Festival. The event will be held on May 12th at Buckelew Farms, 17000 West Ajo Highway, Robles Junction. This year’s event promises to be even bigger and better than last year. The day will start off with a poker run through some of the most stunning desert landscape that the world has to offer. Stops will be hosted by surrounding area Fire Districts. First bike out is at 7:00 am. Pastor Dane Miller of the Serenity Baptist Church will be on hand to send the riders out with a blessing, and Kestrel

Kafe will have Breakfast goodies available for purchase. Most bikes will be in by 11:00 am and the gates will be open to the public. There is no gate fee. We are asking for a can food donation for our local food bank. We have lots of activities planned. A bike show with winners to receive trophies hand crafted by Three Points own Mike Thurston. Music performed by the renown country western group The Robert Moreno Band, Rainy Daze, and Hello I’m Not Johnny Cash “Odie Chandler”. Plus lots of local talent. Vendors, bike games, raffles, food and drink served up by our own Three Points Fire Fighters Local 3504. Kids activities including a jumping castle, Choo-Choo rides, puppet shows, and skits for the little ones, provided by the Friends of Robles Ranch and the Door Christian Fellowship, plus lots more. Festivities will wrap up at sunset, about 6:30 pm. Proceeds from the event will benefit our Three Points Fire District Local 3504 Adopt a Family Program, and the VFW Post 10254 Ladies Auxiliary Cancer Aid and Research Program. A fund day for the whole family, and an opportunity to support some amazing local charities. We hope to see you there.

Vacation Bible School Submitted by Kathy Thatcher Howdy Friends! The folks at Serenity Baptist Church are getting ready for this year’s Vacation Bible School round up. June 25th – 29th from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm. This year the kids will have a wild ride through Gods Word at the Avalanche Ranch. They will enjoy Bible point crafts and exciting games, experience thrilling bible stories, sample tasty snacks and hear unforgettable music. Please check next month’s Newsletter for Registration Information. Hope to see you all at the ranch.

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