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 2012

January 7 - Febuary 25: 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 368-8696 x 3.

Jan. 14, 2012 - 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

Jan. 16, 2012 - Free "Shred-A-Thon" Event
Located at the Pinetop-Lakeside Sanitary District at 2600 W. Alisa Lane in Lakeside. From 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Pinetop-Lakeside Advocates Against Drugs, 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. "Make it a Day On, Not 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

Jan. 28-29, 2012 - For the Love of Dogs 2012 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

Jan. 28, 2012 - 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

Jan. 28, 2012 - Northern Breed & Mountain Mutt Dog Show at the 2011 Winter Games
Located at Hon-Dah Festival Grounds in Pinetop. Starts at 2:00 p.m. Raising money for animals. Entry fee is $15.00. Registration forms can be picked up at the Pinetop-Lakeside Chamber of Commerce.
Contact Information:   To register your dog for the show call 928-369-7574 or 369-7573.   www.wintergames.hon-dah.com

Jan. 28, 2012 - 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

Jan. 28-29, 2012 - 19th Annual Women's Ski 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

Januaruy 28, 2012 Robert Burns Dinner and Auction. The Robert Burns Event is January 28, 2012 with 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.

FEBRUARY 2012

February 8 - March 12: 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 368-8696 x 3.

Feb. 1-3, 2012 - Fourth 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


Feb. 18, 2012 - 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

Feb. 25, 2012 - 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

April 7,2012 : Annual Easter Egg Hunt & 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 27: National Arbor Day Celebration
Will include tree planting, the presentation of the Tree City USA Award
and a brief education program.
Location: Blue Ridge School District
Time: 10:00 a.m.

MAY 2012

FARMERS' MARKET
AT MOUNTAIN MEADOW RECREATION COMPLEX
WEDNESDAYS 2:30 to 6:30 p.m.
MAY 9th THROUGH OCTOBER 24th

May 1, 2012: Loyalty Day Program at the Pinetop-Lakeside Veterans Memorial, 11:00 a .m.

May 5: Cinco de Mayo Celebration Hon-Dah Resort Casino

May 5-6: DOCNA Dog Agility Trials at Mountain Meadow Recreation Complex for more information contact Kevin Bebee 9280242-1516

May 7: Lupe Acevedo's 27th Annual Blue Ridge Scholarship Fund Golf Tournament
White Mountain Country Club

May 9: 41st Annual White Mountain Sheriff's Posse Mail Ride
Departs at 8:00 a.m. from the Lakeside Post Office

May 20: Disc Golf Tournament at Mountain Meadow Recreation Complex

May 26 & 28 Memorial Day Adult Softball Tournament (S.L) at Woodland Lake Park

May 28: VFW Post 2364 and Ladies Auxiliary Armed Forces Day Program at the Pinetop-Lakeside Veterans Memorial, 11 a.m. May 30: Memorial Day Services by VFW Post 2364 and Ladies Auxiliary at the Veteran's Memorial, 11:00 a.m.

JUNE 2012

June 1-3: AKC Dog Agility Trials at Mountain Meadow Recreation Complex for more information contact Debbie Maerker at 928-368-3599

June 2: 20th Annual National Trails Day Celebration at 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 ext. 3 for program details and locations.

June 2-3: ASA Softball Jr Fast Pitch at Mountain Meadow Recreation Complex and Woodland Lake Park for more information contact Mike Bloom at 602-971-7880

June 2- 3: 15th Annual Pow Wow in the Pines
Native American Dance Groups, U.S. & Canada
Hon-Dah Resort, Casino & Conference Center Outdoor Event Area

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

June 15-17: Senior Softball at Woodland Lake Park
Contact Mike Bloom at 602-971-7880 for additional information

June 15: 25th Annual Native American Heritage Art Festival Pre-Show
Located at Hon-Dah Resort & Conference Center. From 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Contact Information:   For more information
please call 928-367-4290.   www.pinetoplakesidechamber.com

June 16-17: 25th 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.
Contact Information:   For more information please
call 928-367-4290.   www.pinetoplakesidechamber.com

June 17: 25th 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 22-24: White Mountain Bike Rally at Hon-Dah Resort & Conference Center

June 23: The Charlie Daniels Band at Hon-Dah Resort & Conference Center

June 23-24: DOCNA Dog Agility at Mountain Meadow Recreation Complex

JULY 2012

July 4: July 4th Celebration, Show Low

July 6-8: Medieval Mayhem Festival at Mountain Meadow Recreation Complex for more information contact Ric & Daris Gibbons at 928-215-0452 or 928-215-0451

July 7-8: 11th Annual Top of the Pines Disc Golf Tournament at Mountain Meadow Recreation Complex contact Manny Duran at 928-369-5574

July 13-15: Senior Softball at Woodland Lake Park
Contact Mike Bloom at 602-971-7880 for additional information

July 16-20: Blue Ridge Soccer Camp at Mountain Meadow Recreation Complex

July 15-16: Celebrating Arizona's Centennial - 6th Annual White Mountains Roundup of Cowboy Poetry, Music & Art.
Located at the Blue Ridge High School Auditorium & Gym in Pinetop-Lakeside. Starring Chris Isaacs, Juni Fisher, Randy Rieman and Gary McMahan. Two shows Saturday - Matinee from 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Evening from 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Tickets at box office and online. $20.00 adults, $5.00 kids. Western Art Show both days. Contact Information:   For more information call 928-367-0240   www.whitemountainsroundup.com

July 23-27: AYSO Soccer Camp at Mountain Meadow Recreation Complex

July 27-29: Christmas Cabin Guild Craft Show at Pinetop-Lakeside Civic Center Gym

AUGUST 2012

Aug. 4, 2012 -High Mountain Music Festival Kick Off Party
Located at Mountain Meadow Recreation Complex. From 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Contact Information:   For more information
please call 928-367-4290.   www.pinetoplakesidechamber.com

Aug. 4-5, 2012 - High Mountain Music Festival
Located at Mountain Meadow Recreation Complex. Saturday - 11:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Sunday from 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Contact Information:   For more information
please call 928-367-4290.   www.pinetoplakesidechamber.com.

August 11: White Mountain Sheriff's Posse Annual Barbeque
Pinetop-Lakeside Civic Center, 1-7 p.m.

August 17-19 High Pines Bluegrass Festival at Hon-Dah Resort & Conference Center

August 25: Happy Tails Auction, 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., in the Orchard at Charlie Clarks. Click here for more information.

SEPTEMBER 2012

September 1-2: DOCNA Dog Agility Trials at Mountain Meadow Recreation Complex

September 11: Operation Freedom Walk - click here for flyer

September 21: POW/MIA Day, Pinetop-Lakeside Veteran's Memorial, 11:00 a.m.
VFW 2364 and Ladies Auxiliary  

September 28: Run to the Pines Car Parade from Show Low to Hon-Dah

Sept. 28-30, 2012 - 36th Annual Fall Artisans Heritage Arts Festival
Located at Mountain Meadow Recreation Complex.
Friday 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Saturday from 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Sunday from 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Contact Information:   For more information please call 928-367-4290.   www.pinetoplakesidechamber.com

September 29: 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.

Sept. 29, 2012 - Fall Festival Parade
Starts at 10:00 a.m. Parade begins at Compass Bank and ends at The Blue Ridge High School.
Contact Information:   For more information
please call 928-367-4290.   www.pinetoplakesidechamber.com

September 29-30: 29th 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

Sept. 24, 2011 - White Mountain Chorale Fall Festival Pops Concert
Located at Blue Ridge High School Auditorium in Lakeside. Starts at 7:00 p.m. Tickets are available at the Pinetop-Lakeside Chamber of Commerce, White Mountain Chorale Members, or at the door. Tickets are $6.00.
Contact Information:   For more information please call Cynthia Jelson at 928-369-0390.


OCTOBER 2012

Octber TBA: Show Low Bluff Tour of the White Mountains
A 10-66 mile single day endurance bike ride. Benefits Summit Healthcare Regional Medical Center. Visit www.epicrides.com for additonal information

Oct. 6, 2012 - 6th Annual Woodland Wildlife Festival
Located at The White Mountain Wildlife & Nature Center at 425 S. Woodland Road in Pinetop-Lakeside. From 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (Weather Permitting)
Contact Information:   For more information please call 928-358-3069.   www.wmnature.org

October 31: 5th Annual Trunk or Treat at Mountain Meadow Recreation Complex, 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. For information contact Parks & Recreation at 368-8696 ext. 233

NOVEMBER 2012

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

DECEMBER 2012

December 1: 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 1: 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.

December 3 : White Mountain Chorale
Handel's Messiah
Downtown LDS Chapel, Show Low, 7:00 p.m.

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

December 7: Pearl Harbor Day Remembrance,
Pinetop-Lakeside Veteran's Memorial, 11:00 a.m.
VFW Post 2364 and Ladies Auxiliary

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