Pine-Strawberry, AZ - 2013 Events and Activities Calendar

2013
Date	Time	Event
Wed, Jan 16	1 pm - 2 pm	Old-Time Fiddlers Jam Session - Fiddlers and other musicians gather for a jam session of old-time music and singing - Pine Community Center, Cultural Hall, Hwy 87, Pine, AZ
Wed, Jan 30	about 2 pm	Hashknife Pony Express Re-enactment - Pine Post Office Hashknife Pony Express Re-enactment in Pine (2005) [click photo to enlarge] Click here for news article about last year's event
Wed, Feb 20	1 pm - 2 pm	Old-Time Fiddlers Jam Session - Fiddlers and other musicians gather for a jam session of old-time music and singing - Pine Community Center, Cultural Hall, Hwy 87, Pine, AZ
Wed, Mar 20	1 pm - 2 pm	Old-Time Fiddlers Jam Session - Fiddlers and other musicians gather for a jam session of old-time music and singing - Pine Community Center, Cultural Hall, Hwy 87, Pine, AZ
Wed, Apr 17	1 pm - 2 pm	Old-Time Fiddlers Jam Session - Fiddlers and other musicians gather for a jam session of old-time music and singing - Pine Community Center, Cultural Hall, Hwy 87, Pine, AZ
Sat, Apr 27	10 am - 5 pm	2nd Annual Pine-Strawberry Trails Day -Free event to promote the safe and conscientious use of the trails system around Pine and Strawberry for hiking, mountain biking, and equestrian riders as well as promote Pine and Strawberry as Gateway Communities to the Arizona Trail. There will be over 20 groups participating including the Arizona Trails Assoc, the International Mountain Bike Assoc, and the US Forestry Service. There will also be guided hikes and a trail building activity as well as a raffle drawing for 1 of 2 baskets stuffed with donated items from local businesses. Pine Ramada 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. For more information please contact Maureen at 928-476-6427 or maureen.walsh@edwardjones.com.
Sat, May 11 Sun, May 12	9 am - 5 pm 9 am - 4 pm	4th Annual May Day Celebration - Entertainment, Food, Craft Fair, Antique Tractor show in town! Pine Community Center and Ramada. Sponsored by the Pine Strawberry Business Community. Event and contact information
Wed, May 15	1 pm - 2 pm	Old-Time Fiddlers Jam Session - Fiddlers and other musicians gather for a jam session of old-time music and singing - Pine Community Center, Cultural Hall, Hwy 87, Pine, AZ
Tues, May 21	11 am - 3 pm	BLOOD DRIVE! First Baptist Church in Pine. Please support our Pine Drive! Click on this link http://www.unitedbloodservices.org/ to make an appointment to donate or call Maureen Walsh at 928-476-6427. There is always a need for blood and only volunteer donors can fulfill that need for patients in our community. Nationwide, someone needs a unit of blood every 2 to 3 seconds and most of us will need blood in our lifetime. THANK YOU!
Sat, May 25 Sun, May 26	8 am - 5 pm 8 am - 4 pm	32nd Annual Pine-Strawberry Arts & Craft Guild-Craft Festival - 75 craft booths, featuring stained glass, jewelry, wood items, pottery, hand woven baskets, hand knitted & crocheted baby items, art work, Greeting cards, copper items and many more. Pine Strawberry Fire Department will be serving all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast, sausages, orange juice and coffee. The Senior Center will be selling Navajo Tacos. We will have lots of food venders. The Pine-Strawberry and DPS quilters will be selling raffle tickets for three quilts. There will be things for the children, playground, clown and face painting. Pine Community Center Hwy 87. For information on how to apply for booth space at this event, click here.
Fri, June 7 Sat, June 8 Sun, June 9	9 am - 5 pm each day	Strawberry Patchers 17th Annual Quilt Show - Tickets available for purchase for the Opportunity Quilt, Berry Patch Boutique, a Vendor Mall, a Quilt Appraiser and viewers’ choice voting. Admission is $2, Pine Community Center, Cultural Hall, Hwy 87, Pine, AZ. For more information, visit: http://www.strawberrypatchers.com/Pages/Calendar.aspx
Sat, June 15 Sun, June 16	8 am - 5 pm 8 am - 4 pm	22nd Annual Strawberry Festival - Cool Mountain Air Beautiful Scenery Arts & Crafts Vendors Food Music Kid’s Booth – crafts, activities And Strawberry Treats!! 3886 N. Highway 87, Pine, AZ Event and contact information
Wed, June 19	1 pm - 2 pm	Old-Time Fiddlers Jam Session - Fiddlers and other musicians gather for a jam session of old-time music and singing - Pine Community Center, Cultural Hall, Hwy 87, Pine, AZ
Wed, June 19	9:30 am - 10:30 am	Happiness Breakfast - Time Out Inc. has been in the community for 20 years but do you know what we really do? Please join us for a free continental breakfast to learn about all of our programs. Pine Senior Center dining room, 3916 N. Hwy 87, Pine, AZ.To ensure that we have enough handouts and food, Please rsvp to: Camille (978-472-8007) or email executivedirector@timeoutshelter.org. Special thanks to Edward Jones for supporting this event.
Sat July 6 Sun July 7	8 am - 5 pm 8 am - 4 pm	4th of July Arts & Crafts Festival For information on how to apply for booth space at this event, click here.
Sat July 13	6 pm - 9 pm	THAT Brewery & Pub - Live Music by JD Madrid - Acoustic rock, Alternative, Americana and Originals. 3270 N. AZ Hwy 87 - phone: 928-476-3349 / website
Wed, July 17	1 pm - 2 pm	Old-Time Fiddlers Jam Session - Fiddlers and other musicians gather for a jam session of old-time music and singing - Pine Community Center, Cultural Hall, Hwy 87, Pine, AZ
Sat July 20	6 pm - 9 pm	THAT Brewery & Pub - Live Music by Fred Rutledge - Multi Instrumentalist, entertainer & vocalist. 3270 N. AZ Hwy 87 - phone: 928-476-3349 / website
Sat July 27	6 pm - 9 pm	THAT Brewery & Pub - Bonfire with Leann River - Country Western - New and Old. 3270 N. AZ Hwy 87 - phone: 928-476-3349 / website
Sat, Aug 10 Sun, Aug 11		3rd Annual Mountain Daze - Pancake Breakfast by Knights of Columbus at 7am, Kids Kraft Korner, Music by DJ Craig, Antique Cars & Tractors, Craft Festival, Food Vendors, Door Prize Drawing (no puchase to win), Drawing for Kayak at 3PM Sunday - tickets can be purchased in local stores and at the PSBC Info. Booth during Festivals. Winner need not be present to win. Pine Community Center and Ramada, 3886 N. Highway 87, Pine, AZ 85544. Contact Bobbie Tullo 928-978-0487 bobbie.tullo@gmail.com or Sheri Earp 928-476-3655 earp@futureone.com
Sat, Aug 10	6 pm - 9 pm	THAT Brewery & Pub - JD Madrid - Acoustic rock, Alternative, Americana and Originals. Playing the songs you want to hear. Visit www.jdmadrid.com. 3270 N. AZ Hwy 87 - phone: 928-476-3349
Tues, Aug 13	11 am - 3 pm	Pine Blood Drive - First Baptist Church in Pine. For more information or to make an appointment, contact Maureen Walsh at 928-476-6427 or visit www.bloodhero.com.
Sat, Aug 17	6 pm - 9 pm	THAT Brewery & Pub - Bonfire with Leann River - Country Western - New and Old. 3270 N. AZ Hwy 87 - phone: 928-476-3349 / website
Wed, Aug 21	1 pm - 2 pm	Old-Time Fiddlers Jam Session - Fiddlers and other musicians gather for a jam session of old-time music and singing - Pine Community Center, Cultural Hall, Hwy 87, Pine, AZ
Sat, Aug 24	6 pm - 9 pm	THAT Brewery & Pub - Decker - Not quite rock, not quite fold. Acoustic based psychedelic Americana. 3270 N. AZ Hwy 87 - phone: 928-476-3349 / website
Sat, Aug 31	6 pm - 9 pm	THAT Brewery & Pub - Bill Hranek - Solo Acoustic. 270 N. AZ Hwy 87 - phone: 928-476-3349 / website
Sat, Aug 31 Sun, Sep 1	8 am - 5 pm 8 am - 4 pm	Labor Day Arts & Crafts Festival For information on how to apply for booth space at this event, click here.
Wed, Sep 18	1 pm - 2 pm	Old-Time Fiddlers Jam Session - Fiddlers and other musicians gather for a jam session of old-time music and singing - Pine Community Center, Cultural Hall, Hwy 87, Pine, AZ
Sat, Sep 21	4:30 pm - ?	3rd Annual Farm Dinner - Fundraiser for Pine-Strawberry Fuel Reduction Inc. Join us at the Ranch at Fossil Creek in Strawberry for a country style meal where Chef Akos Szabo will coordinate a team of culinary experts to dazzle guests with his Farm Dinner Feast! Entertainment by Dr. Jass & The Heartbeats. Reservations required, seating is limited. Cost: $75 per person. For reservations or more information call 928-476-5178.
Sat, Sep 28	4 pm - 10 pm	THAT Brewery & Pub - Octoberfest 2013 - German food, pizza and burgers along with delicious snacks and desserts. Dinner Special - Slow Roasted Prime Rib. Live music by Bill Hranek, dancing, stein races, brat eating contest, ping pong. 3270 N. AZ Hwy 87 - phone: 928-476-3349 / website
Fri, Oct 4	1 pm	Fall Break Movie Madness at the Library Presents: Dear Dumb Diary, (PG rated, 88 min), Refreshments provided by the library. Bring your pillow to be comfortable on the floor. Isabelle Hunt Memorial Public Library, 6124 N. Randall Place, 928-476-3678, www.pinepubliclibrary.com
Sat, Oct 5 Sun, Oct 6		6th Annual Fall Apple Festival & 2nd Annual Antique Show. Join us for Food, Vendors, Entertainment, Story Telling, Children's Craft Booth, Chili Cook Off , Antique Tractors and More!! Pancake Breakfast by Knights of Columbus at 7am. Kids Kraft Korner, Apples and Apple Treats, Chili Cook-off (with prizes!) on Saturday, Craft Festival, Food Vendors, 2nd Annual Antique Show in the Cultural Hall. website
Thurs, Oct 10	10 am - 11;30 am	"Celebrating Fall @ Your Library with Clifford", Ages 5 – 8 years, Songs, Games, Refreshments, Isabelle Hunt Memorial Public Library, 6124 N. Randall Place, 928-476-3678, www.pinepubliclibrary.com
Thurs, Oct 17	1 pm	Fall Break Movie Madness at the Library Presents: Disney film SOFIA THE FIRST, Ready to be a Princess (rated G, 112 minutes.) Refreshments provided by the library. Bring your pillow to be comfortable on the floor. Isabelle Hunt Memorial Public Library, 6124 N. Randall Place, 928-476-3678, www.pinepubliclibrary.com
Sat, Oct 19	4 pm - 8 pm	2nd Annual Taste at The Bridge Dinner 2013 - Fundraiser for the Friends of Tonto Natural Bridge State Park. Join us in the beautiful setting of Tonto Natural Bridge State Park for an evening of great food, wine, art, music, live music, guided tours, and auction. Cost: $50 per person. Reservations required. For more information or to purchase tickets contact the Rim Country Chamber of Commerce at 928-474-4515. For free shuttle information to and from Payson & Pine for this event please contact Carol at 480-216-7620 or carol@sidewinderssaloon.com
Tues, Nov 5	12 noon - 4 pm	Pine Blood Drive - The drive will take place at the First Baptist Church in Pine. Contact Maureen Walsh at 928-978-1086 for more information or to schedule an appointment. Appointments can also be scheduled through the United Blood Service website here: http://www.unitedbloodservices.org/.
Wed, Nov 6	1 pm	Fall Break Movie Madness at the Library Presents: TAD - THE LOST EXPLORER (not rated, 92 minutes.) Refreshments provided by the library. Bring your pillow to be comfortable on the floor. Isabelle Hunt Memorial Public Library, 6124 N. Randall Place, 928-476-3678, www.pinepubliclibrary.com
Sat, Nov 23	5:30 pm Dinner 7 pm Show	Tellabration 2013 - Tellabration is a worldwide benefit evening of storytelling. Enjoy dinner with the Tellers before the show. Pine Community Cultural Hall. Show Admission: $5.00 at the door. Dinner & Show $25.00. Meet & Greet begins at 5:00 PM, Dinner at 5:30 PM. Dinner tickets must be purchased in advance. This year's event features host, Don Doyle with storytellers Liz Warren, Dee "Buckshot Dot" Strictland, Victor McGraw, James Ashcroft and Louise Laux. Call 928-476-4633 (Rhonda) for reservations and more information. Proceeds to benefit Pine/Strawberry School and the Community Thanksgiving & Christmas Dinners
Sat, Nov 30 Sun Dec 1 (Craft Fair continues)	noon - 8 pm	5th Annual Festival of Lights Craft Fair - Christmas Tree lighting starting at Dusk Saturday along with Christmas carols, Jingle Bell Parade, Photos with Santa, Music & Refreshments, Kids Kraft Korner, Craft Festival Saturday & Sunday, Music by DJ Craig, Christmas Carols - Saturday Evening at Dusk, Christmas Tree Lighting - Saturday Evening, Jingle Bell Parade - Saturday Evening, Mr. & Mrs. Claus - Saturday Evening after Tree Lighting & Parade, Refreshments Saturday Evening after Tree Lighting & Parade. Pine Community Center and Ramada, 3886 N. Highway 87, Pine, AZ 85544. Download flyer
Mon Dec 2 through Tues Dec 17		Pine Senior Christmas Angel Tree 2013!! Maureen Walsh with Edward Jones Investments will be working with the Pine-Strawberry Food Bank to sponsor this year's Senior Christmas Angel Tree. The tree will be located at the Thrift Store in Pine and will be available beginning Monday, Dec. 2. If you would like to participate in this worthwhile effort, please stop by the Pine Thrift Store located at 3916 Hwy 87 in Pine after Dec. 2. They are open Weds thru Sat 9am - 4pm. Choose a name or names from the tree, then bring in a wrapped or gift-bagged gift(s) for your chosen recipient(s) before December 16. Delivery of the gifts will occur on December 17.
Thurs Dec 26	1:30 pm	Holiday Movie Madness - THE SMURFS 2 - 105 minutes, Rated PG. Refreshments provided by the library. Bring your pillow to be comfortable on the floor. Isabelle Hunt Memorial Public Library, 6124 N. Randall Place, 928-476-3678, www.pinepubliclibrary.com
2014
Sat, Jan 25	9 am - noon	Computer Training - Introduction -Using Windows 8 or 8.1 and Preview of Office 365. Instructor: Ray Baxter. Class size limited to 15. Registration is required. Class will be useful even if you are only thinking about purchasing a new computer. Contact the library either by phone or in person. FEE $10.00. Bring your laptop & power supply. Library Activity Room (behind Community Center). Isabelle Hunt Memorial Public Library, 6124 N. Randall Place, 928-476-3678, www.pinepubliclibrary.com