Friday, April 15th – Yarnell Family Diner, 5pm – 8pm.
It’s April Birthday Night!!!! Entertainment by yours truly and Easy trivia questions provided by Leah Tidey.
Free dessert for ALL April birthday babies. Here’s the April birthday list:
April 2nd – Mike Manone
April 12th – Frances Lechner
April 21st – Kurt Florman
April 22nd – Jack Rauh
April 27th – Rebecca Wilks
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Hi, Friends and Neighbors!
Want to give you many, many options for your enjoyment. Lou and I trust you had an enjoyable Easter Weekend!
Firstly, Music, Dancing and Food:
Thursday, March 31st – 6pm til 9pm – Fundraiser in Scottsdale. Click Here – Maggie’s Place, Miracle of Motherhood – for the details. I’ll be performing for this worthy cause, and you can taste the wine…..
Friday, April Fool’s Day…. Join me in being a total fool at the Yarnell Family Diner, 5pm – 8pm. Food, Music and Dancing all in one place.
Saturday, April 2nd is the Peeples Valley Fire Auxiliary Dinner Dance at Model Creek School. 5pm – 8pm. Yours truly will try to create dinner ambience and then dancing pleasure. Call 928-899-7355 to see if there are tickets left. None will be sold at the door!
Friday, April 8th Strings Attached (Walt Eckes) rocks the Yarnell Family Diner, 5pm-8pm; I rock the Elks Lodge 2160 in Wickenburg from 5:30 – 8:30pm. Both places have plenty of food!
Saturday, April 9th enjoy Petey’s Playground Trivia Event. The fundraiser starts at 5 pm at the Yarnell Fire house.
Saturday, April 9th I have the pleasure of playing a birthday party – two Wickenburg residents turning 70 at the same time. It’s 6:30pm – 9pm. The party is at the Sizzling Wok, Wickenburg. The owner, Kant Hu, is one of the birthday boys. Come wish them well!
MORE on this subject next time….Let’s give you some Yarnell Events!
1. Gatekeepers Motorcycle Club is coming to Yarnell on Tuesday, April 5th in memory of the Granite Mountain 19. They’ll be in town around 1pm from Scottsdale Harley Davidson, to make a special presentation at the Yarnell Firefighter Memorial Site. They’ll then continue to Cave Creek , the Road House. View promo flyer…
2. Saturday, April 23rd is a fundraiser for the Yarnell Food Bank. It’s being promoted and sponsored by Mike Thomas’ Days of Vintage. The event begins at 11am – 2pm. Live music, food and food donations. View promo flyer…
Don’t forget Yarnell Daze, May 14th and the Yarnell Memorial Run, June 4th. Check the website here to learn more about the event. We could use your help and participation!
Talk to you soon!
Denise
Happy Thursday, Friends!
Well, it sure does seem that time is flying. I feel like we just had Christmas/New Year and BLAM – heading into mid-March. What’s that all about? SLOW DOWN….In fact you could slow down and take a social break, while enjoying some great music.
In this newsletter, I’m going to highlight the music and social events coming up, with entertainment by Yours Truly. I hope to see you very soon!
Tomorrow, FRIDAY, March 11, 2016, 5:30 – 8:30pm Elks Lodge, Wickenburg. Dinner and dancing is a big part of this! If you’re not an Elk’s Member, come as our guest. Just say you’re with Denise & Lou. It’s Fun!
Tomorrow, FRIDAY, March 11, 2016, 5pm – 8pm Yarnell Family Diner features all you can eat Cod, and Music by “Strings Attached”, Yarnell’s own Walt Eckes.
***I have several private parties to play, so I won’t post those since they’re closed to the public. But the reason I mention it – I would LOVE to play at you’re private gathering. Keep me in mind! I can guarantee a reasonable price, and a good time for your guests.
FRIDAY, March 18, 2016, 5pm – 8pm – Yarnell Family Diner – THIRD FRIDAY BIRTHDAY NIGHT! Shout out to our birthday babies:
Joyce Linnerud – Mar. 5
Nancy Kays Tschikof – Mar. 5
Sandi Tasche Duncan – Mar. 8
Michelle Jacobson – Mar. 16
Chris Veller – Mar. 17
Kenny Wayne – Mar. 23
Bill Chaplin – Mar. 24
Bob Brandon – Mar. 30
I don’t know about all of the birthday babies, but I’m impressed with Joyce Linnerud, who turned 80 last Saturday, and looks at least 15 years younger than my grandma did it 80. Don’t know how she does that! Happy 80th, Joyce. Congratulations for living a clean and productive life, and STILL kickin’ it! Hope you and Doug will join us on March 18th.
FRIDAY, March 25th, 5pm – 8pm – Yarnell Family Diner, featuring Manzanita Road as the awesome entertainment.
THURSDAY, March 31st, 6pm – 9pm – I have the privilege of playing a Fundraiser in Scottsdale, and YES you may attend! This is a worthy cause, helping young, single pregnant mommies to get the care they need. Hosted by Maggie’s Place, and here are the details: http://www.maggiesplace.org/miracle-of-motherhood/
FRIDAY, April 1st – 5pm -8pm – Yarnell Family Diner, You’re stuck with me!
SATURDAY, April 2, 2016 – 5pm -8pm Peeples Valley Fire Dinner Dance at the Model Creek School! This is a wonderful way to Support the Peeples Valley Fire Auxiliary, as they are the supporting arm for the fire department. Believe me, I totally understand the need for fundraising Auxiliaries….Here’s the details: I will entertain you! Tickets are $15 per person. Full service dinner includes Roast Pork Loin, potatoes, gravy, basil carrots, salad and red velvet cupcakes. Call Marcie Theokas at 623-910-0338 or Judy Garner at 928-899-7355. You must purchase tickets in advance, as they will not be available at the door.
Okay, we’ll see you there!
Denise
Hey, Friends! Can we say, “SPRING?”
It’s definitely feeling like a beautiful season is coming! I’m so relieved. I hate the cold, not to impugn your taste in weather, as I know some of you love winter. But it totally disagrees with me – mind, body and soul. So, I am happy now….
Well, I have just a few announcements for this week. Firstly, we have –
HAPPY BIRTHDAY FEBRUARY BABIES! This Friday, February 19th. Music begins at 5pm. The party usually starts kickin’ at 6pm. We have Entertainment by me, Trivia Questions, dancing, food, friends, fun, happy faces, all finished off with free dessert for our birthday babies. SO, come wish all these wonderful people another joyous year, and take note that there are two more names on this list from last week’s email.
Phillip Snyder Feb. 1st
Walt Eckes Feb. 4th
Wayne Lantrip Feb. 12th
Gerald Montgomery Feb. 16th
Chaz Shane Feb. 21st
Samir Rafeedie Feb. 21st
Cody Wilson Feb. 25th
Chuck Tidey Feb. 28th
Then on Saturday morning, Feb. 20th, don’t forget the Leadership Breakfast at 8:30am, Model Creek School, sponsored and prepared by the Peeples Valley Fire Auxiliary. They rock. We’ll keep them around.
Please contact Marcie Theokas ASAP as they need a head count for food. She can be emailed at: marcie.theokas@azmoves.com
Next up – the beautiful sign that you see on Highway 89 at the site of the town Memorial Park was made by a personal friend of ours in Congress, Rob Smith. Rob and his beauty side-kick, Laura, have lived in the area almost 2 years. They’ve come to the family diner and partied hearty with all of you in the past. He also made an entertainment banner for my fancier gigs, like Weddings and Vegas. Rob now has a Facebook page. Please find it and like it: RS Media Signs. Many of you received an invitation from me on Facebook, so look for that in your notifications. This sign maker is quite talented, very professional and reasonably priced. The YHRG can vouch for that, too!
A friendly reminder: If you’re planning to vote in the Arizona Presidential primary in August, and aren’t registered to vote, take note of this information: Registration for the 2016 primary is due Monday, Feb. 22nd. You may register online. If you need assistance, visit the Yarnell Library. Our post office will also have forms. The Yavapai County Voter Registration website is: http://www.yavapai.us/electionsvr/
Have you considered the Yarnell Memorial Run? It’s coming quickly. Augie’s Restaurant in Prescott and Trilogy in Wickenburg are our Gold Sponsors thus far. Help us thank them by dropping in and saying, “Hi!” Check out the website for details about this year’s run, June 4th, 2016, 5k, 10k and 19k. I’m co-directing the race, and would love to share opportunities for sponsorship, volunteering, etc. with you.
Let me know if you want to participate as a runner, walker, helper or sponsor. Thanks! http://yarnellmemorialrun.com
YARNELL DAZE 2016! Yes! May 14th, all day, all play, all have fun. Most importantly, all of Yarnell, Peeples Valley and Glen Ilah benefit from this awesome time!
Last, but not least, B-Wear Chic Fashion Boutique is prepping for spring – new clothes! Love it…Also, a reminder that owner, Stacy Pizzirusso is open for alterations. Check this out:
Until Next Time,
Stay Healthy and Happy,
Denise
February 19th, 2016 – THIRD FRIDAY BIRTHDAY NIGHT at the Yarnell Family Diner.
Free Dessert for Birthday Babies, Trivia and dancing!
Happy birthday to:
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Hi, Friends!
We’ve had a busy winter, and spring looks like it’ll be every bit as fun! Firstly, I want to thank all of you for your support of my music. So many times I look out over the audience and think to myself, “Wow, I’ve got the best friends on the planet.” You make it very fun for me, as I pray I do the same for you. I’ve been learning some new tunes, based on your requests. Complete with my new Roland piano, we are ready to rock, rock, rock.
Secondly, here’s my schedule for the next couple weeks (only public events are posted!):
February 12, 2016 – Elk’s Lodge 2160, Wickenburg, 5:30pm – 8:30pm. This is family friendly and dinner is served at 5pm.
February 19th, 2016 – THIRD FRIDAY BIRTHDAY NIGHT at the Yarnell Family Diner.
Free Dessert for Birthday Babies, Trivia and dancing!
Happy birthday to:
After these two events, I’m focused on school. Wish me luck as I finish up my Grant Writer’s Certification in Orlando, Florida. (Don’t you feel sorry for me? Haha!) The last part of this course is in person rather than online, with March 2nd being the big writing test. So, I’ve hit the books.
March and April are filled with entertainment. I’ll keep you posted.
Otherwise, we have two major events coming to Yarnell that you need to get in on! Yarnell Daze, May 14th and the Yarnell Memorial Run, June 4th. Both are huge events for our small town.
My event blaster, partner in crime and friend, Leah Tidey provided all the following information as well, with every local event she could find. Check it out!
Have a wonderful week,
Denise
Feb 9 – Movie at the Presbyterian Church, 6pm. The movie “God Is Not Dead”, coffee, and popcorn are FREE. More info call 427-0259.
Feb 12 & 13 – HUGE yard sale to benefit Petey’s Playground. 9am-4pm both days (or I guess until they are sold out) at the Muleshoe Animal Clinic. If you didn’t make the sale last year, well, you are in for a treat. Just remember not to buy the stuff you donated. And if you have stuff to donate call Kim Lytle at 928-713-1375.
Feb 12 – Friday night dinner and dancing at the Family Diner 5pm-8pm. “Strings Attached”, a wonderful blend of Blues, R&B, Rock, and Country. Friday night special at the Diner is “all you can eat fish and chips.”
Feb 12 – 2nd Friday at the Wickenburg Elks w/ yours truly!
Feb 13 – Community Garden meeting at noon at the Community Center. It’s time to get ready for Spring planting so come on by and see what the Garden is all about. You don’t need green thumbs to grow a garden so no worries if you are lacking in that department.
Feb 14 – Happy Valentine’s Day! At the Lighthouse Bible Church – a free concert featuring Bost Family Traditions. Enjoy a traditional bluegrass folk country Christian musical group. If that isn’t enough, the church is also hosting a free, again free, potluck after the concert. Hey, if you don’t have to buy concert tickets and a scrumptious meal you’ll have lots of money for flowers for your Valentine. For more info call 928-232-0679.
Feb 16 – Yarnell Community Center annual meeting and potluck. Elections to the Board will take place at this meeting. Like all Boards around town, the Center needs your help so think about volunteering. Potluck is at 5pm, meeting begins at 5:45.
Feb 17 – Chamber of Commerce meeting at the CC at 5:30pm. The Chamber has been up to some wonderful things lately and is currently busy with Yarnell Daze planning, thanks to Trish Edwards again this year. Want to help, come to the meeting and find your best fit. BTW, I will not be coordinating Buzzard’s Bash this year so you are needed!!
Feb 18 – Paint a Painting evening at the Community Center @ 6:30pm. Call Jerry Florman at 602-399-1679 or jerryflorman@gmail.com for more info. Or sign up at the CC. This is a fundraiser for the CC AND you get to walk away with a fabulous one of a kind painting….yours!
Feb 19 – Birthday Night at the Diner. Dance to the tunes of Denise Roggio from 5-8pm. Chow down on fish and chips and test your trivia IQ (I do the questions so you KNOW they aren’t that hard…). Birthday babies get a free dessert. Chuck’s birthday is this month and I think he’ll be in town so come celebrate with us.
Feb 20 – Community Leadership Breakfast at 8:30am at Model Creek School. This is an informative gathering and opportunity to network AND enjoy a FREE breakfast prepared by the Peeples Valley Fire Auxiliary.
Wow, you can just eat your way through this month….
Feb 22 – Dessert Day at the Community Center. YUM!! From 11am-12:30 pm enjoy lunch for $6, $5 (if you’re older than me) and ice cream sundaes for $3.
Feb 23 – Yarnell Fire Auxiliary meeting 2pm at the Fire Annex Building. The Auxiliary is the fun-raising portion of the Fire Department. You like to have fun right?
Upcoming Fun – Mark your calendars
Mar 14 – Yarnell Memorial Run meeting, 10am at the Fire Annex Building. Planning for the 5k, 10k, 19k, and fun walk on June 4. Volunteers are needed in so many ways. Promise, we won’t make you run, unless you want to and in that case sign up at www.yarnellmemorialrun.com.
Mar 19 – Yarnell Water Improvement Association annual meeting and FREE dinner. 4pm at the Community Center. You must be a member of the YWIA (that means you get a water bill). Three BoD seats are up for election this year – one could be you. Please RSVP no later than March 7 to info@yarnellwater.com or call 928-427-3321.
Apr 2 – 3rd Annual Spring Gourmet Dinner Dance sponsored by the Peeples Valley Fire Auxiliary $15. Tickets go fast and will NOT be available at the door. 5pm-8pm at Model Creek School. Live entertainment provided by Denise Roggio. For tickets call Judy Garner 928-899-7355, Pam Kellman 928-273-4413, Marcie Theokas 623-910-0338.
Apr 9 – Trivia Event fundraiser for Petey’s Playground 5pm. Get your teams together soon and brush up on your trivia – it’s way harder than what I do at the Diner on Birthday Night. Last two years teams have consisted of 8 people – the smartest you know. This is a way cool and fun event and the venue always packed so be ready to get your tickets. More details will follow.
May 14 – Yarnell Daze. Wahoo!! This annual event is in full swing and you can help. Lots of work is involved in pulling this event together – prior to the day, of the day, and cleanup after the day. Lots of volunteer positions are available and you are needed. Call Trish Edwards, fabulous event organizer at 928-277-6674.
Miscellaneous Stuff
The Red Cross is planning a smoke detector installation event for our area on March 19. the Yarnell Fire Auxiliary is involved with planning the event (see what I mean about fun-raiser??) If you need assistance with your smoke detectors or would like to VOLUNTEER call 427-6578.
Huge, huge sale at BWear Chic Boutique. Till the end of February Stacy has some GREAT deals going on. And yes, our beloved Stacy is staying in Yarnell and will keep her fabulous shop open and continue to dress all of Yarnell single handedly. She’s got some new “jeggings” which are adorably cute – jean leggings.
Tai Chi – Mon/Wed/Sat 9am Presbyterian Church $4
Yoga – T/Th 8am Blue Barn $4
Meditation – Tue 1pm Blue Barn $4
New Horizons Tue 4pm at the Presbyterian Church. For 18+ diagnosed with anxiety, depression, bi-polar
Al Anon – Sat 10am Presbyterian Church
Community Garden – T/Th/Sat workdays 10am at the Garden. Meetings 2nd and 4th Sat at CC at 12pm
Yarnell Fire Auxiliary – 4th Tuesday of the month at 2pm at the Fire Annex Building
Chamber meeting – 3rd Wed of the month 5:30 at the CC
What a wonderful New Year it will be…what can go wrong, after all, when we have such a cohesive community – one that stands together, falls together and rises together. Let’s lock arms to make a great January 2016. Keep reading for all the events you can enjoy, share and support.
On a personal n
ote, I am blessed to have another granddaughter, Adelyn Erica Rabago, born on December 20th! She’s a beauty, of course. She has my genes! HAHAHA. Is it my imagination, or does she have “piano fingers”?
I must have been a good girl in 2015. Santa Lou bought me a new digital piano – my dream piano: a Roland FP-80. This instrument does everything but clean up the dinner dishes, although I think I could train it to do those too! I’ve been playing it for hours every night, getting to know its array of functions. Can’t wait to show it off to you….
MUSIC AND FESTIVITIES:
Carolyn Sands – Jan 2
Diane Tackett – Jan 3
Cliff Dupuy – Jan 10
Barb Schlegel – Jan 17
Mary Skalkoyannis – Jan 24
Rowle Simmons – Yavapai County Board of SupervisorsNOTE: Saturday January 16th… Mike Manone of Yarnell Homes will be having a BB & Pot Luck with bonfire and a drumming. Starts at 5 PM.
FYI, I have been hired a lot lately for private parties – FUN! I’m about to perform for the second time at Simpson Ranch, next Wednesday. I wish I could invite you all; however it’s a private RV Club. But, keep me in mind for private parties, weddings, house parties, etc….I like small intimate settings just as much as the bigger and rowdy ones.
COMMUNITY EVENTS:
I think that’s a great way to end this event blog for now. I sure hope to see you soon.
TAKE ON THE NEW YEAR!
Blessings,
Denise
Friday, January 8th, Yarnell Family Diner – Walt Eckes can’t make it this week, so you’ll be entertained by Delbert Long, AWESOME guitarist. The locals are very familiar with Delbert; check him out while you enjoy dinner, 5pm-8pm.