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

(http://douglasazchamber.org/content/gdcoc-membership)

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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"

http://www.douglasdispatch.com/articles/2013/08/28/news/doc521e2ab1d23d7993657937.txt

* 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"

-- http://issuu.com/wickcommunications/docs/progress2013/9

- "UA Douglas: growing, partnering, and opening avenues to higher learning"

-- http://issuu.com/wickcommunications/docs/progress2013/11

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

http://www.seazworkforce.org/2013_jobs/08-26-2013.doc

* 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)

- Coordinator: holly@douglasazchamber.org

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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

- Info Packet Page 1: http://tiny.cc/infopacket_26jul2013

* 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

- Website: http://www.azrocamotion.com/Schedule.html

- Registration: http://www.active.com/cycling/willcox-az/willcox-flyer-bike-ride-2013

* 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

- Announcement: http://www.mydouglasaz.com/2013/07/sierra-vista-police-officers.html

- Info Packet Page 4: http://tiny.cc/infopacket_19jul2013

* 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

- Flyer: http://www.mydouglasaz.com/2013/08/house-of-hope-benefit-fashion-show.html

* 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

- http://www.mydouglasaz.com/2013/08/september-cochise-county-networking.html

* 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

- http://tiny.cc/infopacket_28aug2013

* 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

- UPDATED Flyer: http://tiny.cc/infopacket_24aug2013

* 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

- Flyer: http://library.constantcontact.com/download/get/file/1101989106241-100/Prezi+Improving+Presentations.pdf

* 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

- Flyer: http://gainscenter.samhsa.gov/eNews/solicit-827.html

* 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

- Flyer: http://tiny.cc/infopacket_24aug2013

* 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

- Website: http://thebisbeebluesfestival.com

- Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Bisbee-Blues-Festival/118733438168779

- Tickets On Sale Now: https://thebisbeebluesfestival.com/cart/bisbee-blues-festival-cart.aspx

- 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

-- Flyer: http://tiny.cc/infopacket_17aug2013

* Open House for Girl Scouts of Southern Arizona

- 1:00PM - 3:00PM, Sunday, 15 September, Girl Scout Shop, 2367 Fry Blvd, Sierra Vista

- Info: rsouthee@girlscoutssoaz.org, (520) 319-3192, http://GirlScoutsSoAz.org/openhouse

- Flyer: http://tiny.cc/infopacket_17aug2013

* 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

- Flyer: http://www.itmhca.org/news.html#SoAz

* 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

- To register: http://safesupportivelearning.ed.gov/node/3494/0/register

- Flyer: http://www.mydouglasaz.com/2013/08/webinar-community-coalitions-secondary.html

* 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

- Info Packet Page 4: http://tiny.cc/infopacket_10aug2013

* 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

- https://www.facebook.com/DouglasPublicLibraryBookClub

* 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

- Flyer: http://tiny.cc/infopacket_17aug2013

- UPDATED FLYER: http://www.mydouglasaz.com/2013/08/2013-douglas-economic-outlook-luncheon.html

* 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

- To register: http://www.raisingspecialkids.org/event/471773-2013-09-21-nogales-special-education-conference/

- Flyer: http://tiny.cc/infopacket_17aug2013

* 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

- Info: jessamynlane@gmail.com

- Info Packet Page 5: http://tiny.cc/infopacket_10aug2013

* 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

- http://www.mydouglasaz.com/2013/08/nogales-8th-annual-caregivers-mini.html

* 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

- Flyer: http://www.mydouglasaz.com/2013/08/cross-border-trade-expo-cochise-college.html

* 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 ;

- Flyer: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10151796128529082&set=o.176027505757901&type=1&theater

* 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

- Register: http://relay.acsevents.org/site/TR?pg=informational&fr_id=54890&type=fr_informational&sid=128501

- 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

- Announcement: http://www.mydouglasaz.com/2013/07/sierra-vista-caregiving-workshop-save.html

- UPDATED Flyer: http://tiny.cc/infopacket_24aug2013

* 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

- Info Packet Page 2: http://tiny.cc/infopacket_26jul2013

* 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

- http://www.douglasdispatch.com/articles/2013/08/23/news/doc5214ed3c0a387833519616.txt

* Article: "Year of the community hero" Part 1 of 2

- By Danny dj Morales, Douglas Dispatch

- http://www.douglasdispatch.com/articles/2013/08/17/news/features/doc520bb2943c75c288976087.txt

* 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

-- http://douglasdispatch.com/articles/2013/07/16/news/features/doc51dd8edf496e6838642334.txt

-- 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

- Flyer: http://www.mydouglasaz.com/2013/06/2013-az-summit-on-volunteerism-service.html

* 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

- http://cochise.lib.az.us/cbookmobile.html

* 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

- https://www.facebook.com/DouglasPublicLibraryBookClub

* 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

https://www.facebook.com/FriendsoftheDouglasPublicLibrary

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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

- Watch LIVE: http://moodle.dusd.us/live/board.html

* 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

- http://seago.org/sites/default/files/events/other/2013%20Coordination%20Plan.pdf

* 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

- Cochise College Route: (http://www.douglasaz.org/pdf/Human%20Resources/2012/Bus%20Schedule%20121412.pdf)

- Douglas Rides Program and Card Info: (http://www.douglasaz.org/pdf/Housing/2013/City%20of%20Douglas%20Rides%20Program.pdf)

- 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

- 7 Day Douglas Forecast: http://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?CityName=Douglas&state=AZ

- Webcam over Old Bisbee/HWY 80: http://www.wunderground.com/webcams/OldBisbee/1/show.html

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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: http://www.mydouglasaz.com/2013/08/plant-based-nutrition-information.html

- Recipes and More: http://tiny.cc/infopacket_28aug2013

* Newsletter: SVRHC Wellness Depot Newsletter for September 2013

http://tiny.cc/infopacket_28aug2013

* 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

- http://tiny.cc/infopacket_28aug2013

* 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

- http://tiny.cc/svac_news_28aug2013

* 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

- http://www.mydouglasaz.com/2013/08/new-deputy-chief-patrol-agent-felix.html

* Aricle: "VA outpatient costs to rise for some TFL-eligible retirees"

- By Tom Philpott, Military Update

- http://www.svherald.com/content/guest-columnists/2013/08/23/358387

* Announcement: AHCCCS Community Forums to be hosted across state providing overview of HEA Plus

- Earliest forum is 16 September, latest is 30 October

- Schedule: http://www.azahcccs.gov/publicnotices/Downloads/MedicaidCoverage/MMFCommunityForums.pdf

* PSA: "Scam Alert – Caller ID Spoofing"

- By U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, U.S. Department of Homeland Security

- English: http://blog.uscis.gov/2013/08/scam-alert-caller-id-spoofing.html

- Spanish: http://blog.uscis.gov/2013/08/alerta-de-estafa-identidad-telefonica.html

* 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

- http://www.willcoxrangenews.com/news/article_51766b78-0461-11e3-b7a7-0019bb2963f4.html

* Article: "College semester begins at new Nogales campus"

- By Kathleen Vandervoet, The Nogales International

- http://www.nogalesinternational.com/news/college-semester-begins-at-new-nogales-campus/article_5f521b9a-09af-11e3-84e6-001a4bcf887a.html

* 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

- http://higley.azcentral.com/news/commentary/144151-quality-first-website-launch-gives-families-information-about-why-quality-important-child-care

* Article: "SEAGO helps woman keep her home"

- By Derek Jordan, The Sierra Vista Herald

- http://www.svherald.com/content/derek-jordan/2013/08/20/358184

* Article: "New life for Douglas-Williams House"

- By Danny dj Morales, Douglas Dispatch

- http://issuu.com/wickcommunications/docs/progress2013/15

* 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

- Flyer: http://tiny.cc/infopacket_21aug2013

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

- By Arizona Newspapers Association

- http://us2.campaign-archive2.com/?u=b8e5b12c52020032406ef6c4c&id=f5de04123c&e=ef4f30b391

* Newsletter: "National Grandparents Day 2013: Sept. 8"

- By Pima Council on Aging Foundation

- http://www.mydouglasaz.com/2013/08/pima-council-on-aging-giftlegacy.html

* Newsletter: "Custody of Grandchild Requires Court Consideration of Best Interests"

- By Attorney Robert Flemming, Fleming & Curti, P.L.C.

- http://issues.flemingandcurti.com/2013/08/18/custody-of-grandchild-requires-court-consideration-of-best-interests/

* Newsletter: "Creating Connections for Kinship Caregivers"

- By Arizona's Children Association

- http://www.arizonaschildren.org/InTouch/2013/08/August2013.html

* 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

- http://www.mydouglasaz.com/2013/08/tucson-sector-border-patrol-press_21.html

* 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

- http://www.mydouglasaz.com/2013/08/southeast-arizona-group-news-release.html

* 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

- Info Packet Page 1: http://tiny.cc/infopacket_10aug2013

- 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

- http://tiny.cc/infopacket_21aug2013

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

http://tiny.cc/infopacket_17aug2013

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

Info Packet Page 5: http://tiny.cc/infopacket_19jul2013

* Newsletter: The Turning Point Monthly for August 2013

- By The SouthEastern Arizona Governments Organization (SEAGO)

- Download: http://seagoedd.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/August-Newsletter-Final-602a.pdf

- Read Online: http://issuu.com/seagoedd/docs/august_newsletter_final_602a?e=3005223/4275333

* Affordable Care Act Brochures & Educational Presentations (in English and Spanish)

- By Office of Intergovernmental and External Affairs, U.S. Department of Health & Human Services

- http://www.hhs.gov/intergovernmental/acaresources/

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

- http://www.mydouglasaz.com/2013/08/sarrc-upcoming-trainings-august-2013.html

- UPDATED flyer: http://www.mydouglasaz.com/2013/08/there-is-still-time-to-register-sarrc.html

* 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

- Program Info: http://www.bbsradio.com/shadowpolitics/

* 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

- To apply: http://sierravistachamber.org/leadership-sierra-vista-2013-14/

- Flyer Page 3-4: http://tiny.cc/infopacket_02jul2013

* 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

- Flyer: http://www.mydouglasaz.com/2013/08/dont-miss-small-business-track-at.html

* 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)

- Website: http://www.azbar.org/legalhelpandeducation/lawyersoncall

- Flyer: http://www.mydouglasaz.com/2013/05/lawyers-on-call-sponsored-by-state-bar.html

- 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

- Flyer: http://www.mydouglasaz.com/2013/05/announcing-2013-nami-valley-walk.html

* 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

Members: please email me to update/change contact information - thanks!