David Zapatka The Tour de France is one of the greatest sporting spectacles of the year. I love watching the drama and triumph. While watching the broadcast, I heard a commentator describe the upcoming chicane in the course and knew immediately that “chicane” would be my next word of the month. Chicane verb chi·cane | shi-ˈkān , chi- 1. to…
Ken Muhlbeier Because his father was a prolific boxer and had no love for team sports, Allie Woodcock was first encouraged and instructed in the pugilistic arts. Soon, other boys in their Norfolk, Va., neighborhood were showing up for instructions and sparring sessions. When neighborhood mothers became aware of what their youngsters were dabbling in,…
Jeana Capel-Jones and Nils Johnson During the holiday season, the Fine Arts Guild partnered with Casa Grande’s Art Mobile to bring some cheer to some 200 seniors in the local communities of Eloy and Casa Grande. The Fine Arts Guild collected shoeboxes, toiletries, and art supplies to distribute to seniors who are less fortunate. Thank you…
This past Christmas season, Rock Springs Church set aside each Sunday in December for our people to bring coats and blankets to give to Regeneration Church in Ocean Beach, Calif. Rock Springs has partnered with Regeneration Church for the past six years as they seek to reach out to the broken and drug addicted street…
On Thursday, Dec. 16, from 1 to 4 p.m. in the Robson Ranch Hermosa Ballroom, the Line Dance Club held its first annual Christmas Dance Party. All Dance Club members were invited to attend; and if a nonmember wanted to attend, the price was only $5. The club provided pizza and wine for all dancers…
Nina Berghausen Madaras Gallery is proud to present the Annual All Artist Show beginning Sunday, Feb. 27 through March 13. It will feature new work by Diana Madaras and 10 guest artists. There will be a “meet and greet” with artist Brian Bystedt, who will present his outdoor metal wall sculptures on Sunday, Feb. 27…