Howdy, Friends!
Here’s some scoop that you’ll definitely want to check out for the weekend:
1. Tomorrow, Friday, May 26th Manzanita Road at the Yarnell Family Diner from 5pm-8pm – They are wonderful! Check them out.
2. Saturday Night – May 27th
BBQ and Drumming at Mike Manone’s Lot on the corner of Hwy 89 and Foothill Lane in Glen Ilah, Yarnell. Party starts at 5pm, he’ll BBQ whatever you bring to eat at 6pm, bring drums/percussion instruments, a flashlight and your own chair plus your own beverages of choice!
Let me tell you the story behind the drumming, because I’m so excited about it. My son and daughter live in Virginia and New Jersey, respectively. I have tried so hard to describe the Yarnell tradition of a “drumming” to no avail. For the first time since I’ve moved here, my daughter, Kam (Kamille) and her friend Abby, are coming to visit for this long weekend. We asked Mike if he’d host a drumming for two reasons: firstly, it’s something everyone should experience at least once; secondly, I want my daughter to meet the coolest people on the planet – that’s YOU. Thanks to Mike for putting it together, I owe him dessert…..
On to the following week!
Monday, May 29th – Happy Memorial Day as we remember lives lost for the sake of freedom. 11am at the Genung Cemetery in Peeples Valley, American Legion Post 79 will host a Memorial Service. From 12pm – 3pm there is a Patio Party at the Legion – open to the public, hosted by the Sons of the American Legion.
Friday, June 2nd – I’ve asked Manzanita Road to play again at the Diner that evening, 5 – 8pm, because I’ll be very busy setting up for –
Saturday, June 3rd – The Yarnell Memorial Run! 5k, 10k, 19k all kicking off with an opening ceremony at 6:50am. 96.3FM Real Country, Wickenburg, will be with us for entertainment! Even if you’re not a runner, you can help in numerous ways: volunteering, stopping by to participate in the raffles (including a 50/50), standing in your front yard and cheering on the runners, setting up, tearing down, YOU NAME IT! Help of any kind is greatly appreciated. Contact the volunteer coordinator, Frances, at flechner52@gmail.com
There are many things going on in town. Club Yarnell has been busy – contact jerryflorman@gmail.com for up to date information on Club Yarnell.
Also, make sure you’re on Leah’s email list for so many other events: mail2leahtidey@gmail.com.
Okay, I hope to see you Saturday night!
Denise