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April/May Events
A Booming Good Time
Miami - Celebrate Miami's heritage as a copper mining boomtown during the Boomtown Spree April 18th through 20th. The event includes a weekend of activities, contests and entertainment. The festivities kick off on Friday with a parade. Saturday's highlight is the Arizona State Mining Championship, which begins at 9 a.m. The event also features live entertainment, the Keystone Stair Climb, Copper Crawl (5k & 13K) as well as bed races and car shows.
Admission is free. Events occurring throughout downtown Miami (Sullivan Street). Click Here for more information and the event schedule.
Let’s Cruise
Payson – Shine up your ride and attend the 15th Annual Beeline Cruise-In and Car Show April 25th – 27th. This year’s car show celebrates the 50th anniversary of the Beeline Highway. Friday’s events include a “cruise” to the Mazatzal Casino beginning at 6 p.m. and a sock hop. The car show runs Saturday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Event locations are at Rumsey Park and Main Street. For more information, including an event schedule, Click Here.
Salsa Time
Maricopa – You are in for a hot time at the fourth annual Maricopa Salsa Festival Saturday, April 26th from noon to 6 p.m. at Pacana Park. The event not only includes a salsa competition but a guacamole and bean dip competition as well. Live music, kids’ zone, and a vendor village are also a part of the fun. Admission is free. Click Here for more information.
A Festival of Music
Scottsdale – The McDowell Mountain Music Festival returns to WestWorld April 25th through 26th. The festival features more than 13 bands during the two days. Gates open at noon on Friday; with the music starting at 1:30 p.m. Gates open at 10 a.m. Saturday; with the music starting at 11 a.m. Proceeds from the event benefit Golden Gate Community Center and the Phoenix Day Family & Child Learning Center. Click Here to find out information about tickets.
The Festival took off in April of 2004 as an endeavor to bring real music back to Arizona while  getting the community together for a great cause: our children. Each year, the festival brings together 13 bands from a wide variety of genres over two days. This is the organization's gift to the community, giving this forum to move and groove and make it your own in the wide-open spaces against the backdrop of the McDowell Mountains.
If you have never been to a music festival, come to this one. Experience the spirit that is cultivated when people join together and have a good time. Bring your kids. Make some friends. There is camping, an RV park, silent auction/raffle, VIP area, marketplace, Kid's Zone and more..
The 2008 Line Up
Friday - Mikel Lander & Meredith Moore w/ friends, Steve Reynold’s Band, The Subdudes, Grace Potter & Nocturnals, Robert Randolph & the Family Band, Gov’t Mule
Saturday – Peppermint James, Mojo Farmers, Toubab Krewe, JJ Grey & MOFRO, The Wailers, Blues Traveler, John Butler Trio
Click Here for more information about the festival.
Cruising Route 66 
Arizona’s Route 66 – An Arizona tradition continues with the 21st Annual Historic Route 66 Association of Arizona’s Fun Run (Discover Your Routes), May 2nd – 4th from Seligman to Topock/Golden Shores. Registration begins Friday in Seligman. Touring is from Seligman to Kingman on Saturday and from Kingman to Topock/Golden Shores on Sunday. Entry fee is $55 per vehicle and includes a commemorative t-shirt. Click Here for more information.
It’s a Party
Chandler – Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with a celebration and Chihuahua races at Chandler’s Library Plaza (located at historic downtown Chandler) Saturday, May 3rd from noon to 8 p.m. The event also includes the crowning of the "king & queen Chihuahua”, live music, dancing, artists and vendors. Admission is free. For more information, Click Here.
Focus on Folk Music
Tucson – Calling all fans of folk music to the 2008 Tucson Folk Festival May 3rd – 4th at El Presidio Park in downtown Tucson. The event features musicians from the Southwest performing on five stages. Additionally, the festival includes workshops, a gospel sing-along and craft vendors. The event runs from noon to 10 p.m. Saturday and from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday.
Admission to the event is free. For the event schedule and performance times, Click Here.
Time to Shop
Prescott – Escape to the mountains and enjoy the 22nd Annual Spring Arts & Crafts Festival May 10th – 11th at Prescott’s Courthouse Square. Sponsored by the Mountain Artists Guild, the festival will feature 160 of the Southwest’s best artists and crafters. Hours are Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is free. For more information, Click Here.
Touring the Past
Jerome – You can catch a glimpse of the past during the 43rd Annual Home & Historic Building Tour slated for May 17th – 18th. You can visit seven historic homes and buildings throughout the town. The event runs from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tickets are $12 for adults; $6 for children. Children under the age of 2 admitted free. This year’s event will include a tour through the Phelps Dodge Administrative Office, which has been restored. Other buildings include a classic Victorian home, 1904 cottage and the Holy Cross Catholic Church. Click Here for more information.
High Flying Fun
Payson – For some high flying fun make plans to attend the Payson Aero Fair 2008 at the Payson Municipal Airport May 17th. This  year’s theme is “Honoring Our Military”. View vintage aircraft and classic car displays, visit craft vendors as well as take an airplane ride. The event kicks off with a pancake breakfast at 7:30 a.m. The event runs through 2 p.m. Admission to the event is free. For more information, Click Here.
Shopping in the Pines
Pine – Take in some fresh mountain air while attending the Pine-Strawberry Arts & Craft Show May 24th – 25th at the Pine Community Center. More than 85 vendors slated to attend. Hours are Saturday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, Click Here.
Time for a Rendezvous
Williams – The 29th Annual Memorial Day Weekend Community Event (formerly known as Rendezvous Days) brings a weekend of family-friendly activities to Williams. Enjoy a Fun Zone, 4-H BBQ as well as a carnival May 24th – 26th. A rough-stock rodeo – the Ken McDaniel Memorial – Bares, Broncs and Bulls – will hold performances at 6 p.m. Saturday & Sunday at the Bob Dean Rodeo Grounds. For more information about the event, Click Here.
Visit the Wild West
Tombstone – The “town too tough to die” celebrates its infamous past with the 29th Annual Wyatt Earp Days May 24th – 26th. The event features costumed entertainers, BBQ, chili cook off, and stagecoach rides. For more information and event times, Click Here.
A Birthday for Lowell Observatory
Flagstaff – Help wish Lowell Observatory celebrate its founding in 1894 during the Memorial Day Star Fest slated for May 25th at the Lowell Observatory beginning at 5:30 p.m. The evening will feature numerous telescopes set up for viewing. Admission is $6. Click Here for more information.
Rodeo in the Mountains
Flagstaff – The 27th Annual Pine Country Pro Rodeo is slated for June 13th – 15th at Fort Tuthill County Park. A PRCA approved event. Performances are Friday at 7 p.m.; Saturday at 4 p.m. and Sunday at 1:30 p.m. Admission ranges from $8 to $17. For more information, Click Here.
Other Ongoing Events
An Exhibit of Titanic Proportions
Phoenix – “Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition” comes to the Arizona Science Center through May 4th. The exhibit is a chronological journey of the “unsinkable” ship. Featuring more than 260 artifacts – including spoons, china, coins, jewelry, an original deck door and an iceberg. Admission ranges from $15 to $20. For more information and hours, Click Here.
Looking Ahead
Alpaca Ranch Days July 26 & 27, 2008
Waugh Mountain Alpacas, Nutrioso AZ
Come meet the alpacas, learn the ins and outs of alpaca breeding and ownership, see fiber demonstrations, and visit our ranch boutique. Open Saturday and Sunday, 9:00am to 4:00pm. Ranch location: Hwy. 180 in Nutrioso ½ mile south of mile marker 414, across from the Transfer Station.
Visit www.waughmtnalpacas.com for directions and details, or call (928) 339-4244.
Tapestry Weaving Workshop – August 23 & 24, 2008
Waugh Mountain Alpacas, Nutrioso AZ
Annual Workshop Series. This year’s event will be a Tapestry Weaving workshop taught by return instructor Jane Hoffman from Blue AZ. Beginning level introduction to tapestry weaving at our beautiful ranch setting.
Fellowship with friends old and new. Advance registration required.
Community Bulletin Board
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Community Calendar
Our Community Calendar section identifies monthly meetings occurring throughout Arizona. Click Here to complete an information form so your organization's meeting can be listed.
Lake Havasu City
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Lake Havasu City Detachment 757, Marine Corps League, meets the 4th Tuesday of each month at the Elks Lodge on Upper McCulloch. All qualified Veterans are welcome to join. For more information, call 928-453-4947.
Payson
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The Rim Country Detachment of the Marine Corps League meets the last Saturday of each month at 9 a.m. (Social) 10 a.m. (Meeting) at the Payson Elks Lodge, 1206 N. Beeline Hwy., Payson, AZ. For more information, call 928-474-6110.
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