Wednesday, August 28, 2013

From Your Greater Douglas Chamber of Commerce: Wednesday, 28 August 2013

All:


Please feel free to share widely and contact me if you or your organization know of upcoming events or recurring meetings you would like posted in these bi-weekly emails. Each bi-weekly is cross-posted also at the My Douglas Portal (http://mydouglasaz.com). Please email information and flyers to info@douglasazchamber.org.

Thank you!

Danny dj Morales
Secretary, Volunteer, and Proud Member (Voice of Douglas)
Greater Douglas Chamber of Commerce
Join and share us today

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*** WELCOME TO YOUR HOMETOWN ***

- 4:30PM - 6:30PM
- THURSDAY, 05 SEPTEMBER
- DOUGLAS VISITOR CENTER
- 345 16th STREET

* Calling all newcomers to the City of Douglas!!!
- Are you a new hire, detailee, resident of Douglas? Know someone who is?
- This event is for you and all our newcomers!
- Co-sponsored by your Greater Douglas Chamber of Commerce and City of Douglas

* Participating Booths
- Family Leadership Institute
- Douglas Area Community Fund
- Just Coffee
- Douglas Historical Society
- Ministerial Alliance
- Douglas Relay for Life
- City of Douglas
- Mexican Consulate
- El Chef Mexican Restaurant
- Community Intervention Associates
- Lutheran Social Services of the Southwest
- Pinal Hispanic Council
- Copper Queen Medical Associates
- Edward Jones Investment
- U.S. Border Patrol
- Voice of Douglas

* Presentations by Mayor Ortega, Greater Douglas Chamber, Douglas Unified School District, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Douglas Community Coalition, and more

* Free resources and hors d'oeuvres courtesy of participating agencies

* To host or share a booth please email me at dannyandmartha@aol.com by 5:00 PM Friday, 23 August

* A NOTE FROM OUR BOARD ABOUT SHOPPING LOCAL: "When you shop at a mom and pop business, you are not helping a CEO buy a third vacation home. You are helping a little girl get dance lessons, a little boy buy his team jersey. A mom & pop put food on the table, a family pay a mortgage, or a student pay for college. Our customers are our shareholders, and they are the ones we strive to make happy. Thank you for supporting small business!"

* NOTE FROM OUR MEMBER EDWARD JONES INVESTMENTS: "DUSD employees may sign up for voluntary retirement savings (403(b) and 457 retirement plans) and College Savings. 

City of Douglas employees may sign up for voluntary contributions to College Savings."

*** WELCOME TO YOUR HOMETOWN OPEN HOUSES ***
(hosted by chamber members in concert with events at the Visitor Center)

* Southwestern Carpet and Decorating Den Interiors
- 4:30PM - 7:30PM, 1129 N. G Avenue
- Southwestern Carpet will have a drawing for $100 off any room size installation purchase, Decorating Den Interiors will have 
a drawing for a free light fixture (valued at $400) just like the ones hanging in the store at 1129 N. G Avenue
- Winners will be notified on Sunday, 08 September

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MEMBER NEWS & EVENTS

* Article: "Chamber to host 'Welcome to your Hometown' event Sept. 5"

* Your Greater Douglas Chamber and member UA Douglas featured in Douglas Dispatch Progress 2013
- By Danny dj Morales, Douglas Dispatch
- "A greater year for the Douglas Chamber of Commerce"
- "UA Douglas: growing, partnering, and opening avenues to higher learning"

* Arizona Workforce Development Job List for Cochise County 26 August 2013

* Chamber Luncheon for September
- 11:45AM - 1:00PM, Thursday, 05 September, DUSD Patio, Corner of A Avenue and 12th Street
- Presenter: Connie L. Romero, Community Relations Officer, Tucson Field Office, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, U.S. Department of Homeland Security
- Free Lunch Courtesy: To Be Announced

* Chamber Board Meeting for September
7:30AM, Thursday, 12 September, El Chef Restaurant, Corner of A Avenue and 11th Street

* Sierra Vista Job Fair
- 10:00AM - 2:00PM, Thursday, 12 September, VFW Post 9972, 549 Veterans Drive, Sierra Vista
- Sponsored by Arizona Workforce Connection Cochise One Stop

* 5th Annual Benefit Golf Tournament
- 9:00AM, Friday, 13 September, Turquoise Valley Golf Club, Naco
- Shotgun Start, Four-person scramble format
- Benefiting Wellness Programs at Copper Queen Community Hospital
- To Register/Info: kweber@cqch.org, (520) 432-6591 or (520) 432-6421

* Shred-It Fundraiser sponsored by your Greater Douglas Chamber of Commerce!!!
- Securely shred your sensitive documents for $5.00/box
- 9:00AM - 12:00PM, Saturday, 25 January 2014, B & D Lumber & Hardware, 1010 N H Avenue, Douglas
- Recent Fundraiser: "Chorus fundraiser will 'Shed it'" By Shar Porier, The Sierra Vista Herald (http://www.svherald.com/content/shar-porier/2013/04/30/352477)
- Shred-It of Tucson advertises: secure paper shredding, secure processes, and certificates of destruction (http://www.shredit.com/Tucson/Home.aspx)

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UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS

* Watch Voice of Douglas
- 9:00PM, Wednesday, 28 August, http://livestream.com/voiceofdouglas
- Guests:
-- Clarissa Franco on Zumbathon benefiting Douglas Relay for Life
-- Partners Oscar Holguin and Mariana Torres from the Mexican Consulate in Douglas

* Douglas Public Library presents: The Simmons Musical Group
- 6:00PM - 7:00PM, Thursday, 29 August
- Douglas Public Library, Large Conference Room, 10th Street and F Avenue
- Info: (520) 417-7352

* Bienvenido a Medicare (Spanish)
- 1:00PM - 5:00PM, Friday, 30 August, Douglas Public Library, 10th Street and F Avenue
- SEAGO-AAA estaran disponibles para explicar los beneficios de Medicare, contestar preguntas y proporcionarles informacion sobre programas que pueden ayudar a personas de bajos ingresos.
- Info: rmacmurtrie@seago.org or (520) 432-2528 Ext 222

* Willcox Flyer Bike Ride
- 7:00AM, Saturday, 31 August, Historic Railroad Ave Park, Willcox
- Riders may choose between a 33 or 66 mile, out and back course
- Special distance for kids, families and beginners
- 8 mile fun ride led by Olympian Mike Allen of Willcox

* BBQ Competition sponsored by the Sierra Vista Police Officer Association
- 10:00AM - 7:00PM, Saturday, 31 August, #1 Elks Lane, Sierra Vista
- Setup is at 4:00AM, Cooks Meeting is at 5:30AM
- Proceeds benefit Christmas with a Cop

* House of Hope Benefit Fashion Show "A Night of Color"
- 6:00PM, Saturday, 31 August, Knights of Columbus, 1125 F Avenue
- Admission is $5
- For Tickets: (520) 364-2465

* Cochise County Networking Coalition Meeting
- Wednesday, 04 September, Tombstone Community Congregational Church, 2nd and Allen Street
- Doors open at 8:00AM for networking
- Meeting starts at 8:30AM

* Cochise College Intro to Computer Series for Adults 9-week Course
- 5:00PM - 8:00PM, Wednesdays, Cochise College, Douglas Campus, Room 219
- Classes start Wednesday, 04 September
- Cost: $99
- Info: (520) 515-5382 or gilmans@cochise.edu
- To register: (520) 515-5492 or training@cochise.edu or www.cochise.edu/cll

* FREE NAMI Peer-to-Peer 10-week Class
- 5:30PM - 7:30PM, Every Wednesday, 04 September - 06 November, NAMI Resource Center, 4755 Campus Drive, Sierra Vista
- Registration deadline is Saturday, 30 August
- To register: (520) 459-3228 or (800) 380-2322
- Help for those who suffer from major depression, PTSD, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, or other mental health diagnoses
- Sponsored by National Alliance on Mental Illness of Southeastern Arizona

* Workshop: "Prezi: Improving Presentations"
- 5:00PM - 8:00PM, Thursday, 05 September, Cochise College, Sierra Vista Campus, Room 703
- Cost: $39.00
- To register: (520) 515-5492 or training@cochise.edu
- Conducted by Cochise College Center for Lifelong Learning

* Webinar: "Guidelines for Care for Transitioning From Jails and Prisons for Persons with Behavioral Health Disorders"
- 10:00AM - 11:30AM, Friday, 06 September
- Dial-in: (888) 469-3048, Passcode: CARE
- Watch: https://www.mymeetings.com/nc/join/, Conference Number: PW6604477, Audience Passcode: CARE

* Zumbathon Benefit for 2013 Douglas Relay for Life
- 5:30PM - 9:30PM, Friday, 06 September, Douglas Visitor Center
- Cost: $5 minimum donation at the door, $1 for kids
- NOTE: All Zumba instructors from Douglas are participating in this event
- Info: (520) 368-6807 or clarissa_franco@hotmail.com

* 5th Annual Heritage Days for Chiricahua & Peloncillo Mountains and Communities
- Keynote & Reception: Friday, 06 September
- Presentations, Market, Kids Workshop, & Craft Fair: Saturday, 07 September
- Field Day Excursions & Workshops: Sunday, 08 September
- Info: (520) 558-0057 or kim@wildlandsnetwork.org
- UPDATE: See Press Release "Premier film debut of Chiricahua Apache documentary to highlight "Chiricahua-Peloncillo Heritage Days" at http://tiny.cc/infopacket_21aug2013

* Bisbee Matter of Balance 4-week Class (Mondays & Fridays)
- 2:00PM - 4:00PM, Monday, 09 September
- Classes are Mondays and Fridays for 4 weeks (ends Friday, 04 October)
- Info: (520) 432-2528 Ext 221 (please note new Area on Aging Agency number)
- Sponsored by SEAGO and Copper Queen Community Hospital

* Douglas Cenpatico Community Advisory Council Meeting
12:30PM, Thursday, 12 September, Pizza Hut, 300 E 16th Street

* Bisbee Blues Festival
- Friday-Sunday, 13-15 September
- UPDATE: News Release: "Blues Harmonica Icon Curtis Salgado to perfrom in Bisbee!"
-- By Alligator Records, Courtesy Deanna La Velle, Executive Director, Bisbee Chamber of Commerce

* Open House for Girl Scouts of Southern Arizona
- 1:00PM - 3:00PM, Sunday, 15 September, Girl Scout Shop, 2367 Fry Blvd, Sierra Vista

* Workshop: Holding the Hands of Trauma: Intervention and Care in the Earliest Years of Life
- 9:00AM - 12:00PM, Monday, 16 September, Kino Hall, 800 Taylor Drive, Sierra Vista
- Cost: $35.00 for ITMHCA members, $45.00 for non-members
- Sponsored by Infant Toddler Mental Health Coalition of Arizona

* Turning Point Community Organizations Meeting and Updates
7:30AM – 9:00AM, Wednesday, 18 September, Douglas Fire Station, 1400 10th Street

* Webinar on Preventing Underage Drinking
- 11:00PM - 12:30PM (AZ Time), Wednesday, 18 September
- Topic: community coalitions collaborating with and across schools to address underage drinking

* Medicare Open Enrollment English/Spanish Counseling Sessions
- 10:00AM (English), 11:00AM (Spanish), Thursday, 19 September
- Location: Douglas Public Library, 10th Street and F Avenue
- Info: rmacmurtrie@seago.org or (520) 432-2528 Ext 222

* Douglas Community Coalition Meeting
- 12:30PM - 2:00PM, Thursday, 19 September, Pinal Hispanic Council Wellness Room, 1940 11th Street

* Pet Care Workshop for Parents and Children
- 6:00PM - 7:00PM, Thursday, 19 September, Douglas Public Library, Large Conference Room
- Presented by Veterinarian Dr. Synder
- Info: (520) 417-7357

* Douglas Public Library Book Club for Adults Discussion
- 7:00PM, Thursday, 19 September, Library Conference Room
- Discussing Reading Selection Born To Run (open to all)
- Copies of the books may be obtained from the Library Staff

* 18th Annual Douglas Economic Outlook Luncheon
- 11:30AM, Friday, 20 September, Clubhouse, Douglas Municipal Golf Course, 1372 Fairway Drive
- Must register by Friday, 13 September
- To register: nortonr@cochise.edu, fax to (520) 515-5437
- Cost: individuals are $45 each, table for 6 is $225 for credit cards call (520) 515-5478

* Special Education Conference for parents of children with special needs
- 8:30AM - 3:30PM, Saturday, 21 September, Cochise College, Nogales Campus, 2021 N Grand Avenue, Nogales
- Cost: $5 for lite breakfast and lunch, registration required

* Preparing Future Language Professionals Student Conference
- 9:00AM - 2:30PM, Saturday, 21 September, UA Campus, CESL Building, Tucson
- Sponsored by American Association for Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese
- 4 Professional Development Hours awarded

* Kick-Off Meeting for Sierra Vista Walk to End Alzheimer's
- 11:30AM - 1:00PM, 24 September, Outback Steakhouse, 99 S Highway 92, Sierra Vista
- Kick-Off Flyer and Sponsorship Info: http://tiny.cc/infopacket_24aug2013

* Nogales 8th Annual Caregivers Mini Conference "A Lifeline for Caregivers" 
- 8:00AM - 12:30PM, Friday, 27 September, Santa Cruz County Complex Board of Supervisors Meeting Room 120, 2150 N Congress Drive, Nogales

* Cross Border Trade Expo: A Cochise College SBDC Event
- 9:00AM - 4:00PM, Friday, 27 September, Mall at Sierra Vista, 2200 El Mercado Loop, Sierra Vista
- Cost: FREE
- For those needing hotel accommodations, see flyer for more details on special room rates
- Seating limited, registration deadline is Wednesday, 25 September: (520) 515-5478 or nortonr@cochise.edu

* Second Chance Conference: Successful Strategies for Community Reintegration
- 11:30AM - 6:00PM, Friday, 27 September
- Location: Pima Community College, West Campus, Gym, Building B, 2202 W. Anklam Road, Tucson
- Info and RSVP: karla.avalos@tucsonaz.gov or (520) 791-4201
- Letter from Tucson Mayor Rothschild (no attachments included): http://tiny.cc/infopacket_28aug2013 ;

* Hunger Walk benefiting Nogales Community Food Bank
- Saturday, 28 September, Pierson Vocational High School, 451 N. Arroyo Blvd, Nogales
- Registration starts at 4:00PM - 5:00PM walk will commence shortly after 5:00PM
- Lots of family entertainment
- Carne Asada fundraiser 6:00PM - 8:00PM (3 tacos, frijoles and agua fresca for $5.00)
- Collecting canned food day of event
- All proceeds from walk and carne asada, as well as canned items will benefit food bank
- Info: aromero@cenpatico.com or (480) 273-7308
- Sponsorship forms for walk: http://tiny.cc/infopacket_24aug2013

* 2nd Annual Douglas Airport Fly-In and Pancake Breakfast
- Saturday, 05 October
- Sponsored by the Douglas Rotary Club
- Flyer and more Details to follow

* Relay for Life (19th Annual in Douglas!)
- Saturday-Sunday, 05-06 October, 10:00AM - 10:00AM (24 hours), DHS Copper King Baseball Stadium
- Team Requirement: 8-15 team members per team, $10 per member (initial) and fundraise $90 (more) per member for total of $100 per member
- Info: douglasrfl@hotmail.com or (520) 227-7125

* UPDATED Caregiver Workshop: "Living with PURPOSE in a Worn-Out Body" and "Joy Boosters"
- 9:30AM - 2:00PM, Friday, 18 October, Faith Presbyterian Church, 2053 E Choctaw Drive, Sierra Vista
- Registration, coffee and muffins begin at 9:00AM
- UPDATED Cost: $20 per person which includes catered lunch
- Caregiving agency booths at no charge
- Books available for purchase, certificates available for professional educational hours
- Sponsored by Nursing Home Ministry of Faith Presbyterian
- Info: (520) 378-9400 or virginiastuder@cox.net

* Workshop: Diabetes & Diabetes Diet
- 6:00PM - 7:00PM, Thursday, 24 October
- Douglas Public Library, Large Conference Room, 10th Street and F Avenue
- Info: (520) 417-7352
- Sponsored by the Douglas Public Library and Cochise County Health & Social Services

* Sierra Vista Walk to End Alzheimer's
Saturday, 26 October, The Mall at Sierra Vista, 2200 El Mercado Loop, Sierra Vista

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VOLUNTEER BULLETIN & SPIRIT OF DOUGLAS

* Article: "Year of the community hero" Part 2 of 2
- By Danny dj Morales, Douglas Dispatch

* Article: "Year of the community hero" Part 1 of 2
- By Danny dj Morales, Douglas Dispatch

* Volunteers Needed!!!

- Douglas-Williams House / The Douglas Historical Society
-- Needs include: docents, part-time admin help, event coordinators, gardeners, residents with oral stories to share, bi-national collaborations, and more society members (annual dues start at $10 for individuals)
-- Article: "Douglas-Williams celebrates new roof, exhibits, president" by Danny dj Morales, Douglas Dispatch
-- Contact Lea Dodge: 805-0086 or leadodge@gmail.com

- Douglas Art Association
- Contact The Douglas Art Gallery: douglasartassociation@gmail.com

* Request for Proposals: Arizona Summit on Volunteerism and Service-Learning
- Info: (480) 727-6382 or Sara.Guglielmo@asu.edu
- Summit will be 06-07 December 2013, ASU West Campus, Glendale

* Please email your volunteer initiatives and requests for the public assistance with contact information to spiritofdouglas@gmail.com.

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READING & LITERATURE EVENTS IN DOUGLAS

* NEW!!!
- Bookmobile Schedule from Cochise County Library District

* Douglas Public Library Book Club for Adults Discussion
- 7:00PM, Thursday, 19 September, Library Conference Room
- Discussing Reading Selection Born To Run (open to all)
- Copies of the books may be obtained from the Library Staff

* Douglas Public Library Recurring Events Info: (520) 417-7358 OR Veronica.juarez-carillo@douglasaz.org
- Children Programs for 2013-2014: http://tiny.cc/library_events_2013-2014
- Reader's Theatre, Tuesdays, 3:00PM - 4:00PM, Ages 6-12, starts Tuesday, 03 September
- Teen Night, Fridays, 3:00PM - 4:00PM, Ages 13-18, starts Friday, 06 September
- Hora de Cuentos Y Diversion (Spanish Storytime), Tuesdays, 10:15AM
- English Storytime, Thursdays, 10:15AM
- Latina/Latino Literature & Writing Workshop, 1st Fridays, 3:00PM - 4:00PM

* Friends of the Douglas Public Library on Facebook

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DOUGLAS SCHOOLS BULLETIN - NEW!!!

* DUSD WestEd Four Dimensional District Study Online!
- Available now at http://tiny.cc/dusd_west_ed
- Findings debriefed and prioritized at last night's community stakeholder meeting
- Please stay tuned for upcoming Douglas Dispatch story
- Many thanks to WestEd and DUSD for making the study available electronically

* DUSD Governing Board Meetings
- 5:30PM, every 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month, DUSD Governing Board Room, 1132 12th Street

* School administrators: please email me with your event information. This section is for all Douglas schools: DUSD, Private, Charter, and Head Start

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DOUGLAS AREA TRANSIT INFORMATION

* NEW!!! SEAGO Transportation Coordination Plan
- Features: local transportation providers, services provided, area of service, service days and hours, and contact information

* Douglas Rides Information
- Fares per Ride: Seniors 60 & Over are 50 Cents, Adults 19-59 are $1, Students 7-18 are 75 cents, Kids 6 & Under are FREE with paid adult, Disabled are 50 cents
- Midtown Route: Mondays-Saturdays, 8:00AM-5:00PM
- Pirtleville and Bay Acres Route: Mondays-Fridays, 8:00AM-2:30PM
- Elfrida & McNeal Route: Every other Friday (March 8th, 22nd, etc.) I81 & Jefferson at Corner Store in Elfrida, I91 & McNeal Road in McNeal
- Douglas Rides Program Needs Your Help: Donations Accepted from Merchants and Individuals
- Info: (520) 364-4474, All Information is Courtesy City of Douglas Transportation Department

* Travel Information
- Latest Road Conditions in Cochise County: http://www.az511.gov/adot/files/traffic

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RECURRING MEETINGS & EVENTS IN DOUGLAS

* Mondays: Al-Anon Meeting, 7:00PM, Douglas Public Library, 10th Street and F Avenue

* Tuesdays: Douglas Rotary Club, 12:00PM - 1:00PM, El Alamo Restaurant, 1449 G Avenue

* Thursdays: Weight Watchers, 5:00PM, Douglas Government Center, 10th Street and G Avenue, Info: (520) 364-3953

* Sundays: Douglas Mercado, 10:00AM – 2:00PM, Raul Castro (10th Street) Park, until late October, Info: (520) 236-4675

* Sundays, Wednesdays: Douglas-Williams House Museum, 10:00AM - 2:00PM (until 4:00PM Wednesdays), or by appointment: (520) 364-7370

* Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays: Alcoholics Anonymous, 7:00PM, St. Stephens Episcopal Church, 9th Street and D Avenue

* 1st and 3rd Tuesdays, DUSD Governing Board Meetings, 5:30PM, 1132 12th Street, Watch LIVE: http://moodle.dusd.us/live/board.html

* 1st Thursdays: Greater Douglas Chamber of Commerce Luncheon, 11:45AM - 1:00PM, DUSD Patio, Corner of A Avenue and 12th Street

* 2nd Thursdays: Greater Douglas Chamber of Commerce Board Meeting, 7:30AM, El Chef Restaurant, Corner of A Avenue and 11th Street

* 2nd Wednesdays: City Council Regular Meeting, 6:00PM, City Hall, 425 10th Street

* 3rd Wednesdays: Turning Point Community Organizations Meeting, 7:30AM, Douglas Fire Station, 1400 10th Street

* 3rd Thursdays: Douglas Community Coalition Meeting, 12:30PM - 2:00PM, Pinal Hispanic Council Wellness Room, 1940 11th Street

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SPECIAL ITEMS

* Plant and Vegan Based Nutrition
- Courtesy Iris Alvarado, Health Policy Manager, Cochise County Health & Social Services

* Newsletter: SVRHC Wellness Depot Newsletter for September 2013

* PSA: "People with Medicare and the Health Insurance Marketplace Frequently Asked Questions"
- By Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

* Newsletter: "What your Chamber has done in the last 7 days" Wednesday, 28 August 2013
- By Margaret Dillard, Communications Director, Sierra Vista Area Chamber of Commerce

* News Release: "New Deputy Chief Patrol Agent Felix Chavez"
- By Public Affairs Office, Tucson Sector, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, U.S. Department of Homeland Security

* Aricle: "VA outpatient costs to rise for some TFL-eligible retirees"
- By Tom Philpott, Military Update

* Announcement: AHCCCS Community Forums to be hosted across state providing overview of HEA Plus
- Earliest forum is 16 September, latest is 30 October

* PSA: "Scam Alert – Caller ID Spoofing"
- By U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, U.S. Department of Homeland Security

* Article: "SPFD Board encourages Are You OK? program"
- By Carol Broeder, Arizona Range News
- Topic: Cochise County Sheriff's Office Program to Check on Homebound, Single-Person Residences

* Article: "College semester begins at new Nogales campus"
- By Kathleen Vandervoet, The Nogales International

* News Release: "Quality First website launch gives families information about why quality is important in child care"
- By John Taylor, Community Outreach Coordinator, First Things First
- Topic: First Things First launches QualityFirstAZ.com resource finder for child care and preschool

* Article: "SEAGO helps woman keep her home"
- By Derek Jordan, The Sierra Vista Herald

* Article: "New life for Douglas-Williams House"
- By Danny dj Morales, Douglas Dispatch

* Photo Exhibit at Douglas-Williams House: "Mines, Miners, and their Communities"
- Exhibit will run through the month of September, 1001 D Avenue
- Features more than 40 enlarged pictures about mining in the Arizona-Sonora region
- Sponsored by the Mexican Consulate and Douglas Historical Society

* Newsletter: "This Week @ ANA 8-21-13" (webinars, tips, digital ideas and more)
- By Arizona Newspapers Association

* Newsletter: "National Grandparents Day 2013: Sept. 8"
- By Pima Council on Aging Foundation

* Newsletter: "Custody of Grandchild Requires Court Consideration of Best Interests"
- By Attorney Robert Flemming, Fleming & Curti, P.L.C.

* Newsletter: "Creating Connections for Kinship Caregivers"
- By Arizona's Children Association

* News Release: "Smugglers nabbed, 6,100 pounds of dope confiscated"
- By Public Affairs Office, Tucson Sector, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, U.S. Department of Homeland Security

* News Release: "Celebrate NPS Birthday with Free Entry to Chiricahua NM and Other Parks"
- By Julena Campbell, Chief of Interpretation, Southeast Arizona Group, National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior

* UPDATE: "First Annual Breastfeeding-Friendly Business of the Year Award Contest"
- By Mary Gomez and Ray Falkenberg, Director and PIO, Cochise County Health and Social Services
- UPDATE: Deadline extended to Friday, 23 August
- UPDATED FLYER AND NOMINATION FORM: http://tiny.cc/infopacket_21aug2013

* News Release: "Premier film debut of Chiricahua Apache documentary to highlight 'Chiricahua-Peloncillo Heritage Days'"
- By Kim Vacariu, Western Director, Wildlands Network

* September 2013 Calendar of Visiting Specialists at The University of Arizona Medical Center – Multi-Specialty Office in Sierra Vista

* August 2013 Calendar of Visiting Specialists at The University of Arizona Medical Center – Multi-Specialty Office in Sierra Vista

* Newsletter: The Turning Point Monthly for August 2013
- By The SouthEastern Arizona Governments Organization (SEAGO)

* Affordable Care Act Brochures & Educational Presentations (in English and Spanish)
- By Office of Intergovernmental and External Affairs, U.S. Department of Health & Human Services

* Upcoming training opportunities sponsored by Southwest Autism Research & Resource Center (August 2013 & Fall offerings as well)

* FREE Healthy Living-Chronic Disease Self Management (CDSMP) Workshops
- Seating limited, must register: (520) 432-9493 or shagle@cochise.az.gov
- Sponsored by: Cochise County Health and Social Services
- Healthy Living Program (Douglas)
-- 31 July–11 September, 10:00AM–12:30PM, Douglas Government Building-Conference Room
- Tomando Control de la Salud (Douglas)
-- 12 August-30 September, 9:00AM-11:30AM, Douglas Visitor Center
- Healthy Living Program (Benson)
-- 13 August–24 September, 4:30PM–7:00PM, Cochise Terrace RV Resort-Banquet Hall
- Healthy Living Program (Naco)
-- 20 August-01 October, 4:00PM–6:30PM, Turquoise Valley Golf Course-Banquet Hall
- Location: Healthy Living Program (Sierra Vista)
-- 10 September-22 October, 10:00AM-12:30PM, Montego Bay Appartments
- Flyer: Info Packet Pages 1-3: http://tiny.cc/infopacket_31jul2013

* Internet Talk Radio: Shadow Politics with Senator Michael Brown and Douglas' own Kathleen Gomez
- 4:00PM MST, Sundays, http://www.bbsradio.com/ > click Talk Radio Station #2 > Click Schedule 2

* Leadership Sierra Vista 2013 – 2014
- 11 Session Community Leadership Development Program
- Sponsored by the Sierra Vista Area Chamber of Commerce
- Must apply for admission by Friday, 09 August, 2013
- Info: (520) 458-6940
- Times: 8:00AM - 5:00PM (unless otherwise announced)
- Dates and Topics:
-- September 19: Reception
-- September 20: Orientation
-- October 16: Government
-- November 13: Health
-- December 18: Economic Development/Business
-- January 22: Education
-- January 30: Chamber Annual Meeting (lunch)
-- February 19: Law Enforcement
-- March 12: Border Issues
-- April 17: Fort Huachuca
-- May 21: Leadership Recap & Graduation

* Fall 2013 AZ Behavioral Health System and Public Policy Class
- Saturdays, 9:30AM - 4:00PM, 21 September, 05 and 19 October, 02 and 16 November, 07 December
- Location: Arizona Foundation for Behavioral Health's Office, 1406 N. 2nd Street, Phoenix
- Application and 2 letters of recommendation must be received no later than Thursday 15 August
- Topics: overview of AZ public behavioral health system and intro to public policy process
- Provided: meals, training materials, paid travel to/from Phoenix training site, arrangement of carpools
- Sponsored by Eric Gilbertson Advocacy Institute for Behavioral Health, AZ Foundation for Behavioral Health
- Info Packet Page 6-13: http://tiny.cc/infopacket_19jul2013

* AZSHRM 2013 Annual Conference: Building Your HR Toolkit
- Tuesday - Friday, 27-30 August, Sheraton Wild Horse Pass Resort & Spa, Chandler
- Sponsored by Arizona Small Business Association

* Lawyers On Call sponsored by the State Bar of Arizona and Phoenix's 12 News KPNX TV
- 5:00PM - 7:00PM on below dates at (602) 258-1212 (not in service at other times)
- 10 September: Wills and Estate Planning
- 08 October: Real Estate Event (HOA, foreclosure, mortgage, etc.)
- 05 November: Divorce and Child Support
- 03 December: Bankruptcy

* Benefit: "9th Annual NAMI Valley Walk" on AZ State Capitol Ground Saturday 19 October
- Sponsored by National Alliance on Mental Illness

* Douglas High School Library Recycling Program
- DHS Library, via school mail, 7:00AM - 2:40PM
- Johnson Cleaners, 607 12th Street, 9:00AM - 5:00PM
- Southwest Carpets, 936 F Avenue, 10:00AM - 5:00PM

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MEMBERS OF YOUR GREATER DOUGLAS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

Advanced Call Center Technologies: 1701 E 10th St | Douglas, AZ 85607
APS: 1034 F Ave | Douglas, AZ 85607 | (520) 364-4451
Arizona Lifeline: 4581 S Butterfield Dr | Tucson, AZ 85714 | (520) 488-2126
Arizona Workforce Connection-One Stop: 1706 E 10th St | Douglas, AZ 85607 | (520) 458-9309
Best Western Hotel Douglas: 199 E 7th St | Douglas, AZ 85607 | (520) 364-5000
Burk's Towing: 10002 N Mormon Rd | Elfrida, AZ 85610 | (520) 508-0938
Cochise Country Republicans: P.O. Box 615 | Sierra Vista, AZ 85635 | (520) 459-0208
Copper Queen Medical Associates: 100 E 5th St | Douglas, AZ 85607 | (520) 364-7659
Decorating Den: 1250 E 9th St | Douglas, AZ 85607 | (520) 364-6238
DeNise Bauer: 7372 N Papago Rd | Douglas, AZ 85607 | (520) 508-5339
DMD Hearts & Hooves and DD Gamble Guest Lodge: 11833 Owls Butte Trail | Portal, AZ 85632 | (520) 558-1088
Edward Jones Investment: 1116 N G Ave #1 | Douglas, AZ 85607 | (520) 364-1330
El Chef Restaurant: 1057 11th St | Douglas, AZ 85607
Everett J Jones Real Estate: 948 F Ave | Douglas, AZ 85607 | (520) 364-8497
Fiesta Auto Insurance: 90 E 3rd St | Douglas, AZ 85607 | (520) 990-9764
Johnson Historical Museum: P.O. Box 1897 | Sun City, AZ 85372 | (623) 974-2541
Just Coffee Inc: 826 11th St | Douglas, AZ 85607 | (520) 364-3532
Kristine L. Gomez DDS., PPC: 720 E 11th St | Douglas, AZ 85607 | (520) 364-9718
Lutheran Social Services of the Southwest: 936 F Ave Suite D | Douglas, AZ 85607 | (520) 805-1579
Matchett Law Firm: 1052 G Ave | Douglas, AZ 85607 | (520) 364-3844
Monika Patience CPA: 1326 W HWY 92 | Bisbee, AZ 85603 | (520) 432-3530
Ortega's Stores Inc: 836 G Ave | Douglas, AZ 85607
PPEP TEC High School: 1122 G Ave | Douglas, AZ 85607 | (520) 364-4405
Sierra Vista Health Center: 300 El Camino Real | Sierra Vista, AZ 85535
Southwestern Carpet: 1129 N G Ave | Douglas, AZ 85607 | (520) 508-1771
Southwest Gas: 1850 9th St | Douglas, AZ 85607 | (520) 805-0277
Stuckey, Roy Joe & Ruth: 6567 N San Luis Obispo Dr | Douglas, AZ 85607 | (937) 728-9887
The University of Arizona-South: (520) 439-6880
Two Flags Computer: 557 E 10th St | Douglas, AZ 85607 | (520) 805-3333
Voice of Douglas: 1660 E 20th St | Douglas, AZ 85607 | (520) 364-1102

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