The Wickenburg Sun

For the second time in 17 years, the Ryan family of Westfield, N.Y., has paid a return visit to the Flying E Ranch. Full Story »

The Wickenburg Elks Lodge 2160 is sponsoring its Community Blood Drive on Friday, Nov. 13 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Saturday, Nov. 14 from noon to 5 pm. at the Wickenburg Community Center. Full Story »

The chamber along with the Small Business Administration is sponsoring an SBA Loan Clinic. After creating a business plan, the next step is to attend this free clinic today (Wednesday, Nov. 4) from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Location for the meeting is the chamber conference room, 216 N. Frontier Street. Full Story »

I’m a Baby Boomer. I remember black and white T.V., but I understand this Internet thing is not just a passing fad. Ed Sullivan would have described its impact on real estate as “a really big show.” (You do remember Ed Sullivan don’t you?) Full Story »

Those who are interested in commercial and fine art photography can contact Wayne Norton for high-end photo services. Wayne Norton, the owner of Norton Photography, is available by appointment only and provides studio and location work. Full Story »

Rosewood Centers for Eating Disorders has expanded. The 11-year-old Wickenburg-based business has recently opened its adolescent treatment facility - a 14-bed hacienda-style building with home-like amenities. Full Story »

Director’s note: Welcome to the inaugural weekly column of information about the Desert Caballeros Western Museum. We look forward to bringing you updates on our programs and collections, people and places, with the able assistance of volunteer columnist extraordinaire Priscilla Atwood Fenner. Full Story »

More than 60 volunteers came together to give three Wickenburg homes facelifts last month. Volunteers participated in the Rock-n-Roll Paint-A-Thon, a national project put together by Americorps and Rebuilding Together. Full Story »

The Wickenburg Community Hospital Auxiliary has announced plans for “Rhinestone Roundup,” their annual fundraising ball, which will be held on Saturday, Feb. 27 at Rancho de los Caballeros. Full Story »

Last week’s Town Council work session on the Bed, Board and Booze (BBB) tax probably was one of the most important meetings of the year. Full Story »

Sometimes dreams do come true. Ask Cheryl Musick. She recently had braces placed on her teeth after a lifetime of wanting to straighten her teeth. The braces were a generous gift from Dr. Edward Kirk and his wife Olivia. Full Story »

Life Line Ambulance is offering several classes in the month of November, including Health Provider CPR, Heart Saver CPR and First Aid classes, from the Wickenburg location. Full Story »

Three local women have committed to a 60-mile, three-day walk for breast cancer. Full Story »

Soroptimist International of Wickenburg is introducing the “Ruby Award.” Around the world many women are working to improve the lives of women and girls. Some women work to improve conditions for women and girls through their personal or volunteer efforts; others do so through professional avenues. Full Story »

Editor’s note: In last week’s paper (Oct. 28), these students were incorrectly listed as Elks Students of the Month. These students were chosen as Soroptimist Students of the month by Soroptimist International of Wickenburg. Full Story »

Hannah Glinski, a 2004 graduate of Wickenburg High School, traveled to Germany again, this time taking her mother Patti Glinski along to share with her the wonder and beauty of the country. Full Story »

Winners of the Elks Drug Awareness Poster Contest at the district level were decided recently at the Elks West District Drug Awareness Committee meeting held in Sun City. Full Story »

The LEOs 2009 Red Ribbon winners are (left to right) Preston Williams and Erika Pohot, Leos President Darcy Fuller, Leos Treasurer Nathan Bardin, Leos Secretary Melissa Fishback, and Leos member Chelsea Langley. Full Story »

Wickenburg Clean and Beautiful volunteers cleared several tons of rubbish from the Blue Tank Road dumpsite last Saturday (Oct. 24). Sickles Sanitation donated the dumpster and disposal. Full Story »

The Christmas cantata choir is practicing each Thursday at 4 p.m. until 6:30 p.m. at the Upper Room at Calvary Baptist Church.This year, the cantata is “I hear the Prophet Callin’,” the Christmas story from prophecy to fulfillment with music and lyrics written by Pepper Choplin. Full Story »

This Saturday (Nov. 7) Wickenburg will be buzzing with excitement as over 800 visitors participate in the 29th Annual Las Senoras de Socorro Auxiliary Home Tour. Full Story »

Blue, Blues, and Boogie is the name of the Friends of Music concert show at 2 p.m. Sunday (Nov. 8) at the Wickenburg Community Center. Some songs have the word “blue” in the title, some are blues compositions, and some are boogie-woogie favorites. Full Story »

Josh Groban, Michael Bubl/ and William Joseph have many things in common - they are young, they are not your typical musical artists, and they are shepherded in their careers by illustrious producer David Foster. Full Story »

The Flying E Ranch Residency Program will host Northwest Dance Project from Portland, Ore., Nov. 8 through 21 as part of the artist residency project funded by the Wellik Foundation. Full Story »

Chanticleer is a 12-man singing group based in San Francisco and is known around the world as “an orchestra of voices” for its seamless blend - ranging from countertenor to bass and for their original interpretations of vocal literature, from Gregorian chants and Renaissance to gospel and adventurous new music. Full Story »