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π΅ #7: Can't Miss September Events
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Welcome to issue #7 of Trail Mix, a weekly newsletter about the people, places, history, and happenings in Southeastern Arizona.
Raising Four Arrows is the local company that hand-pours candles that will brighten up any room this Fall with a warm glow and perfectly balanced scents. Fill your space with scents like Heirloom Pumpkin, Bakery on Maple St., or Autumn Breeze, and grab a good book to cozy up with. These new pours will arrive tomorrow as Raising Four Arrows relaunches her local, highly loved business!
Surprise AGAIN! Winston Brothers BBQ is also now part of your Local Fall Passport for Southeast Arizona!
βDownload your new passport and get 15% off your order from now through November! BBQ anyone? πββοΈ Keep an eye on their Facebook page for events and openings, so you never miss a chance to ditch the kitchen and support local!
Other than wearing sweaters again, of course, here's what we're putting in Sharpie on our calendars this month as the must-attend events around Vail, Benson, and Sonoita!
Sept. 5: Silver Buckle Show. Paint a pony, admire a pony, and surround yourself with all the horse-filled love at the Silver Buckle Show presented by the Southern Arizona Arabian Horse Association at Pima County Fairgrounds. It happens Sept 5 - 7, so you have a whole weekend to soak up the equestrian vibes. β
Sept. 6: Free Jiu Jitsu Class. Meet the newest professor with an impressive background of winning on the mat in a free class at Alliance Jiu Jitsu (a Trail Mix Passport sponsor!) on September 6. Kids go free at 9 AM, and adults go free at 10 AM β
Sept. 12 - 14: Santa Cruz County Fair. Join in on all the County Fair fun, featuring a carnival, livestock and perishable food contests, performances, booths, chili cookoffs, tire rolls, lawn mower races, petting zoo, and even a Demolition Derby. β
Sept. 13: Second Saturdays Between the Tracks. Grab your local Fall passport, mozy over to the Vail Coffee Stop food truck for your favorite drink, and then explore the many local vendors at the neighborhood favorite event before getting lunch from Winston Brothers BBQ. 7 AM to Noon. β
Sept. 13: Vail Family Connections Day. Join the Vail School District for a free day of breakout sessions and featured activities, including gardening, yoga, and more. End the day with a Fun Fest and Family Picnic with cotton candy, face painting, and more. The event kicks off at 9 AM and runs until 1 PM at Mica Mountain High School. Childcare included. β
Sept. 13: 4th Annual Constitution Day Celebration. Head to Acacia Elementary School from 10 AM to 1 PM for this free event featuring a Revolutionary Era costume parade, live music, games, booths, a special flyover, and a hot dog lunch. β
Sept. 20: Kid's Entrepreneur Market. Support over 30 local homeschoolers who have been working hard to create their own businesses at this entrepreneur market. They'll be setting up their booths at the Rustic Roots Farmers Market from 8 AM to 1 PM. β
Sept. 20: Corona Classic Cars & Coffee. Love cars? Check out the September Corona Classic Cars & Coffee event at American Legion Post 109 from 8 AM to 10 AM. Bonus: This will be the first time Caffeine Dealer will be joining in the fun, so grab your Trail Mix local Fall passport and save on a Fall beverage! β
Sept. 20: Apple Annie's Corn Maze Opens. This yearβs 12.5-acre design will celebrate Reid Park Zooβs 60th year. Get ready to wander through twists, turns, and wild adventures in the maze starting September 20 through October 31. β
Sept. 20: Throw Shade Tree Fest. Celebrate trees, shade, and desert gardening with prizes, photo ops, a shade showdown tent, talks from certified arborists, and more at Four Arrows Garden from 9 AM to 2 PM. β
Sept. 20: 8th Annual Lantern Festival. Enjoy music, dancing, merchandise, arts & crafts, and food & beverage vendors, plus an excellent (free) Kids Zone with complimentary face painting, a balloon twister, climbing wall, and several inflatable features! When the time is just right, light the sky with hopes, desires, and fond memories. Mark milestones, set goals, or celebrate the life of a loved one in Heaven. β
Sept. 20: Book Block Party. Join the highly anticipated FREE Book Block Party and soak up a love of cozy reading for all ages! Every child walks away with a book, along with many surprises from the local organizations that will be there, engaging your kids in literacy-themed activities. Bonus: You can have dinner at one of the food trucks, giving you a night off from cooking too. The event happens between the tracks from 4 PM - 7 PM.
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Trail Mix is proud to be a community Book Hero for the Book Block Party! And the Book Block Party crew needs more heroes to donate, too. If you'd like to be a Book Hero and donate books to our community, email babyrexproductions@gmail.com
Boy Scout Troop 770 is cooking up a Chicken Cordon Bleu dinner, and it is open to the public! Let someone else do the cooking this Friday and join the Boy Scouts at the American Legion Post 109 at 15921 S Houghton. Corona de Tucson on Saturday, September 6, from 5 PM to 7 PM.
Want to spread the good word about your business, a project, a job opening, or just want to shout out one of your neighbors? Trail Mix has you covered.
Blaine is gentle, soulful boy whoβs been waiting at PACC since February. Found as a stray, Blaine is still learning that the world can be a safe and kind place. Thanks to PACC staff and volunteers, heβs taking brave steps forward every day. One thing that lights Blaine up? Other dogs! He feels most confident with a canine buddy by his side, and PACC staff think heβd really blossom in a home with a doggy friend to show him how wonderful family life can be. He may start out shy, but with a little patience, some love, and maybe a furry sibling, Blaine is going to make someone the most loyal, loving companion.
Fee: Blaine is free to adopt. He is neutered, microchipped, and up-to-date on vaccines.
Contact: Pima Animal Care Center, 4000 N. Silverbell Rd., 520-724-5900. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, 12pm - 7pm. Wednesday 1:30pm - 7pm. Saturday and Sunday 10am - 5pm
It's no secret that Vail's exploding with growth. It's also no secret that we have some of the best wildlife, landscape, sunset views, and outdoor temps around. If you're looking for a way to feel more separated from the explosion of growth on your own 4.13-acre lot, but still close to amenities such as local coffee shops, stores, and activities β check out this home!
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September 4
Farm Life Story Time | Vail Christian Church | 9 AM - 10 AM
September 5
Preschool Storytime | Murphy-Wilmot Library | 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM
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