Calendar of Events

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FLAG HOLIDAYS

The American Flag should be displayed on all days, especially...
New Years Day, January 1
Inauguration Day, January 20
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, third Monday in January
Lincoln's Birthday, February 12
Washington's Birthday, third Monday in February
Easter Sunday
Mother's Day, second Sunday in May
Peace Officers Memorial Day, May 15 (half staff all day)
Armed Forces Day, third Saturday in May
Memorial Day, last Monday in May (half staff until noon)
Flag Day, June 14
Father's Day, third Sunday in June
Independence Day, July 4
Korean War Veterans Day, July 27 (half staff all day)
Labor Day, first Monday in September
Patriot Day, September 11 (half staff all day)
Constitution Day, September 17
Gold Star Mother's Day, last Sunday in September
Columbus Day, second Monday in October
Navy Day, October 27
Election Day, first Tuesday in November
Veteran's Day, November 11
Thanksgiving Day, fourth Thursday in November
Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day, December 7 (half staff all day)
Christmas Day, December 25

...such other days as may be proclaimed by the President of the United States;
the birthdays of States (date of admission); and on State holidays.

The Town of Pinetop-Lakeside is a drop off location for old, tattered flags needing to be destroyed.

JANUARY 2013

TBA: Youth Basketball Program.
Saturday clinics and games from 8:30 - 11:30 a.m. for boys and girls 3rd-6th grades.
Start of program begins with the team divisions and initial clinic
at the Blue Ridge High School gyms. For more information call 368-6700.

January 5 , 2013 - Night Skiing at Sunrise Park Resort
Night Skiing at Sunrise Park Resort in Greer. From 4:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Contact Information:   Call 928-735-7669 for more information.   www.sunriseskipark.com

January 21 2013 - Free "Shred-A-Thon" Event
Located at the Pinetop-Lakeside Sanitary District at 2600 W. Alisa Lane in Lakeside. From 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Navajo County Drug Project , in cooperation with Pinetop-Lakeside Sanitary District, offers a FREE document destruction event for Navajo County residents. Participants can witness their documents being destroyed. Protect yourself from identity theft. Destroy sensitive and personal documents at the Martin Luther King, Jr. "a day on instead of a day off" community event. All shredded paper is destroyed and recycled into landscape compost. Tax-deductible donations are appreciated! For more information www.navajocountydrugproject.com

January 26 - 27, 2013 Winter Games Sled Dog Races & Winterfest
Located at Sunrise Park Resort & Hon-Dah Festival Grounds. Sled Dog Races start at 9:00 a.m. Saturday & Sunday at Sunrise Park Resort. Winterfest starts at 2:00 p.m. Saturday at the Hon-Dah Festival Grounds. Contact Information:   Call 928-369-7574 or 928-369-7573 for more information.   www.wintergames.hon-dah.com

January 26 - 27, 2013 - White Mountain Winter Games' Chili - Salsa and Cornbread Cook-Off
Located at Hon-Dah Festival Grounds. Start cooking at 11:00 a.m. Traditional Chili, Salsa and Cornbread Judging at 2:00 p.m. People's Choice Awards at 4:00 p.m. Cash Prizes!! Reserve space by January 27th - call 928-369-7574. Entry fee is $10.00. Drop off your entry form and fee at Pinetop-Lakeside Chamber of Commerce or Hon-Dah Resort Gift Shop.
Contact Information:   Call 928-369-7574 or 928-369-7573.   www.wintergames.hon-dah.com

January 19, 2013 - Night Skiing at Sunrise Park Resort
Night Skiing at Sunrise Park Resort in Greer. From 4:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Contact Information:   Call 928-735-7669.   www.sunriseskipark.com

January 26 , 2013 - Women's Ski and Snowboard Seminar Located at Sunrise Park Resort.
Check in at Sunrise Ski and Snowboard School Counter at 8:15 a.m. for registration. There is no Pre-registration deadline. Seminar with lift ticket is $201. Seminar without lift ticket is $129. Seminar is designed for women and taught by women to provide a challenging yet supportive environment for success! The purpose is to increase your confidence and improve your skills through guided challenges.
Contact Information:   For more information call 1-800-772-7669 ext. 2306 or e-mail at skischool@sunriseskipark.com   www.sunriseskipark.com

January 26, 2013 Robert Burns Dinner and Auction.
Social hour strating at 5 p.m. held at the Hon-Dah Casino. There will be a prime rib dinner, silent auction items as well as a couple of live auction items. Music will be provided by the Brazens Heads. Ticket prices are $50 per person. Event and table sponsorships are available. All proceeds benefit the White Mountain S.A.F.E House. Please contact Hugh Kealer, hksafehouse@frontier.com, for sponorship information.

January 30 - February 1 - Fifth Annual Winter Watershed Conference
Located at Licano's Conference Center at 573 W. Deuce of Clubs in Show Low. For 2012, the Central Arizona Project and the Salt River Project, the two largest water managers in Arizona, are sponsoring and presenting at the Conference. Their history, abilities and experience in water management make this an invaluable Conference. Conference Cost is $125.
Contact Information:   For more information please call 928-524-6063 ext. 123 or e-mail at david@littlecolorado.net.   www.winterwatershedconference.org

FEBRUARY 2013

TBA: Adult Basketball League
Sign-ups start in January. There is limited space this year, so sign your team up soon.
Local teams will be given first consideration. For information call 368-6700.

February 16, 2013 - Night Skiing at Sunrise Park Resort
Night Skiing at Sunrise Park Resort in Greer. From 4:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Contact Information:   For more information please call 928-735-7669.   www.sunriseskipark.com

February 23, 2013 - Night Skiing at Sunrise Park Resort
Night Skiing at Sunrise Park Resort in Greer. From 4:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Contact Information:   For more information please call 928-735-7669.   www.sunriseskipark.com

MARCH 2013

March 2 , 2013 -Women's Ski and Snowboard Seminar Located at Sunrise Park Resort.
Check in at Sunrise Ski and Snowboard School Counter at 8:15 a.m. for registration. There is no Pre-registration deadline. Seminar with lift ticket is $201. Seminar without lift ticket is $129. Seminar is designed for women and taught by women to provide a challenging yet supportive environment for success! The purpose is to increase your confidence and improve your skills through guided challenges.
Contact Information:   For more information call 1-800-772-7669 ext. 2306 or e-mail at skischool@sunriseskipark.com   www.sunriseskipark.com

March 30 ,2013 - Annual Easter Egg Hunt and Family Easter Walk
Easter Egg Hunt for children up to age 11, visit from the Easter Bunny, Egg Decorating Contest and Family Easter Walk around Woodland Lake/Raffle
Location: Woodland Lake Park Ballfields, Pinetop-Lakeside
Time: 10:30 a.m. Easter Bunny; 11:00 a.m. Easter Egg Hunt

APRIL 2013

April 26, 2013 - National Arbor Day Celebration
Will include tree planting, the presentation of the Tree City USA Award
and a brief education program.
Location: Blue Ridge Junior High School
Time: 10:00 a.m.

MAY 2013

May 1, 2013 - Loyalty Day Program
Pinetop-Lakeside Veterans Memorial, 11:00 a .m.

May 4, 2013 - Lupe Acevedo's 28th Annual Blue Ridge Scholarship Fund Golf Tournament
White Mountain Country Club

May 5, 2013 - Cinco de Mayo Celebration at
Hon-Dah Resort Casino & Conference Center

May 16, 2013 - 42nd Annual White Mountain Sheriff's Posse Mail Ride
Departs at 8:00 a.m. from the Lakeside Post Office

May 18, 2013 - Armed Forces Day Program
Pinetop-Lakeside Veterans Memorial, 11:00 a.m.
VFW Post 2364 and Ladies Auxiliary

May 18, 2013 - White Mountain Nature Center
Annual Work Day and Tent Raising

May 18, 2013 - Game & Fish Fly Casting Workshop
at Mountain Meadow Recreation Complex pond

May 18-19, 2013 - King of the Mountain Disc Golf Tournament
at Mountain Meadow Recreation Complex

May 23 - 27, 2013 - White Mountain Nature Center
7th Annual White Mountain Spring Carnival
Check website for times and location

May 25 & 27, 2013 - Memorial Day Adult Softball Tournament
Woodland Lake Park

May 27, 2013 - Memorial Day Services
Pinetop-Lakeside Veteran's Memorial, 11:00 a.m.
VFW Post 2364 and Ladies Auxiliary

May 29, 2013 - Blood Drive at Town Hall
Council Chambers, 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

May 31, 2013 - AZ White Mountain Kennel Club AKC Agility Trials
at Mountain Meadow Recreation Complex

JUNE 2012

June 1, 2013 - 21st Annual National Trails Day Celebration
Woodland Lake Park
Come join our local hiking and trail development organization TRACKS for a day of hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, and interpretive activities in the White Mountain Trailsystem. Call Parks & Recreation at 368-6700 for program details and locations.

June 1, 2013 - White Mountain Nature Center
Walk for the Woods on National Trails Day

June 1 - 2, 2013 - 16th Annual Pow Wow in the Pines
Native American Dance Groups, U.S. & Canada
Hon-Dah Resort, Casino & Conference Center Outdoor Event Area

June 1 - 2, 2013 - AZ White Mountain Kennel Club AKC Agility Trials
at Mountain Meadow Recreation Complex

June 1 - 2, 2013 - ASA Junior Fast Pitch
at Mountain Meadow Recreation Complex and Woodland Lake Park

June 14, 2013 - Flag Day Ceremony
Pinetop-Lakeside Veteran's Memorial, 11:00 a.m.
VFW 2364 and Ladies Auxiliary

June 14 - 16, 2013 - 26th Annual Native American Heritage Art Festival.
Located at Blue Ridge High School. Saturday 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Sunday 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
For more information please call 928-367-4290.   www.pinetoplakesidechamber.com

June 14 - 16, 2013 - Freedom Fest
at Woodland Lake Park and Mountain Meadow Recreation Complex

June 16, 2013 - 26th Annual Father's Day Fishing Contest
Registration begins at 10:00 a.m.; fish from 11 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Sponsored by VFW 2364 and Ladies Auxiliary, Woodland Lake Park Boat Dock
Prizes, trophies, free hot dogs and soda

June 21 - 23, 2013 - Senior Softball @ Woodland Lake Park

June 21 - 23, 2013 - USDAA Dog Agility Trials
at Mountain Meadow Recreation Complex

June 22, 2013 - 10:00 a.m. - White Mountain Nature Center
Wonders of the Ponderosa Pine Forest

June29 - 30, 2013 - White Mountain Bike Rally at
Hon-Dah Resort Casino & Conference Center

JULY 2013

July 4, 2013 - July 4th Celebration,
Show Low

July 6, 2013 - 10:00 a.m. - White Mountain Nature Center
Lizards, Turtles & Snakes, Oh My!

July 6 - 7, 2013 - 12th Annual Top of the Pines Disc Golf Tournament
Mountain Meadow Recreation Complex

July 8 - 12, 2013 - Blue Ridge Soccer Camp
at Mountain Meadow Recreation Complex

July 12 - 14, 2013 - Medieval Mayhem Festival at
Mountain Meadow Recreation Complex.
For more information contact Ric & Daris Gibbons at 928-215-0451

July 12 - 14, 2013 - Senior Softball @ Woodland Lake Park

July 20, 2013 - Pioneer Day Celebration
at Mountain Meadow Recreation Complex

July 20, 2013 - 10:00 a.m. - White Mountain Nature Center
Wild Spirit Wolf Sanctuary and Mexican Wolf Recovery

July 20, 2013 - High Mountain Music Festival
Located at Pinetop Lakes Activity Center & Stables

July 22 - 26, 2013 - AYSP Soccer Camp
at Mountain Meadow Recreation Complex

AUGUST 2013

August 1 - 3, 2013 - Christmas Cabin Guild Craft Show at
Pinetop-Lakeside Civic Center Gym

August 3 , 2013 - High Mountain Music Festival
Located at Pinetop Lakes Activity Center & Stables

August 3, 2013 - 10:00 a.m. - White Mountain Nature Center
Enjoying Elk in the White Mountains

August 10, 2013 - White Mountain Sheriff's Posse Annual Barbeque
Pinetop-Lakeside Civic Center, 1-7 p.m.

August 17, 2013 - 10:00 a.m. - White Mountain Nature Center
Wonderful Wetlands, Wildlife and Water

August 24, 2013 - Happy Tails Auction,
11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., in
The Orchard at Charlie Clarks

August 30, 2013 - USDAA Dog Agility Trials
at Mountain Meadow Recreation Complex

August 31, 2013 - 10:00 a.m. - White Mountain Nature Center
LIve Wildlife from The Wildlife World Zoo and Aquarium

SEPTEMBER 2013

September 1 - 2, 2013 - USDAA Dog Agility Trials
at Mountain Meadow Recreation Complex

September 11, 2013 - Operation Freedom Walk

September 20, 2013 - POW/MIA Day,
Pinetop-Lakeside Veteran's Memorial, 11:00 a.m.
VFW 2364 and Ladies Auxiliary  

September 21, 2013 - White Mountain Nature Center
8th Annual Benefit Dinner
Hon-Dah Resort Casino and Conference Center
doors open at 4:30 p.m.

September 27, 2013 - Run to the Pines Cavalcade of Cars
from Show Low to Hon-Dah

September 28, 2013 - Fall Festival Parade
The Parade begins at Compass Bank at 10:00 a.m. and ends at Blue Ridge High School
For more information, please call 928-368-8696 ext. 223

September 28, 2013 - Cool Runnings 10K & 2 Mile Fun Run/Walk
The annual 10K Cool Runnings is a 10,000 meter course, which travels through the tall pines of Pinetop-Lakeside. The 2 mile Run/Walk follows the paved trail around Woodland Lake
Location: Starts at the Woodland Lake Ballfields
Time: Registration begins at 6:30 a.m., 10K starts at 7:30 a.m., 2 mile starts at 7:45 a.m.

September 28 - 29, 2013 - 38th Annual Fall Artisans Heritage Arts Festival
Located at Mountain Meadow Recreation Complex.
Saturday from 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Sunday from 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
For more information please call 928-367-4290.   www.pinetoplakesidechamber.com

September 28 - 29, 2013 - 30th Annual Run to the Pines Car Show,
Pinetop Lakes Country Club
8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Sunday

September 28 - 29, 2013 - Antique Show and Quilt Show
Blue Ridge High School

OCTOBER 2013

October 5, 2013 - 8th Annual Woodland Wildlife Festival
White Mountain Nature Center
425 S. Woodland Road in Pinetop-Lakeside.
From 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (Weather Permitting)
For more information please call 928-358-3069.   www.wmnature.org

October 31, 2013 - 6th Annual Trunk or Treat at
Mountain Meadow Recreation Complex, 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
For information contact Parks & Recreation at 368-6700

NOVEMBER 2013

November 11, 2013 - Veterans' Day Ceremony
Pinetop-Lakeside Veteran's Memorial, 11:00 a.m.
VFW 2364 and Ladies Auxiliary

DECEMBER 2013

December 7, 2013 - Woodland Park Holiday Festival and Christmas Tree Lighting
Santa and his elves, live entertainment, raffle, hot chocolate and cookies
Location: Woodland Lake Park Covered Bridge
Time: 2:30 to 5:00 p.m.

December 7, 2013 - Show Low Main Street
Christmas Tree Lighting and Electric Light Parade
Show Low Festival Market Place 5:30 p.m., Parade at 6:30 p.m.

TBA- White Mountain Chorale
Handel's Messiah
Downtown LDS Chapel, Show Low, 7:00 p.m.

TBA - White Mountain Chorale
Songs of Christmas Concert
Blue Ridge High School Auditorium, 4:00 p.m.

December 7, 2013 - Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day
Pinetop-Lakeside Veteran's Memorial, 1:00 p.m.
VFW Post 2364 and Ladies Auxiliary

December 31, 2013 - New Years Eve Party, Hon-Dah Resort & Casino