JANUARY 2009
January 10 - March 10: 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.
January 17: Night Skiing at Sunrise Park Resort
4:30 - 9:00 p.m.
January 24: 8th Annual Robert Burns Memorial Dinner at the Hon-Dah Resort & Casino
presented by the White Mountain S.A.F.E. House.
For information call 367-6017.
January 31 - February 1: Sled Dog Races at Sunrise Park Resort from 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. Winter Festival at Hon-Dah Resort & Casino on Saturday at 2:00 p.m., incluiding Dog Weight Pull Competition, Ice Carving, Chili Cook-Off - Hot Food and Drinks!!! For more information call 369-7573 or the Pinetop-Lakeside Chamber at 367-4290.
FEBRUARY 2009
February - May 1: Adult Basketball League
Sign-ups are through January for recreational games
starting in early February.
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.
February 14: Night Skiing at Sunrise Park Resort 4:30
- 9:00 p.m.
February 14: Join the Snow Express for MS for an evening of fun, food, music, auctions, wine and beer tasting. Appetizers provided by "My Sisters Can't Cook" and there will be live music. Held on Saturday, February 14th at the Gathering Place in Pinetop with all proceeds to benefit The Heuga Center for Multiple Sclerosis. To RSVP and more information, call Amy Johnson at 242-1329.
February 28: Night Skiing at Sunrise Park Resort 4:30
- 9:00 p.m.
February 28: Jimmy Huega "Express for MS" at Sunrise Ski Resort.
MARCH
2009
March 7: Funstyle Competition for skiers and snowboarders at Sunrise Ski Resort.
March 14-15: Women's Ski Clinic at Sunrise Ski Resort. Call 928-735-7669 ext. 2306 to register or ext. 2313 for information. Designed for women and taught by women.
APRIL
2009
April 11 : 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: 11:00 a.m.
April 24: 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.
April 29: White Mountain Sheriff's Posse Annual Mail Ride
Departs at 8:00 a.m. from the Lakeside Post Office
MAY
2009
May 1: Loyalty Day Program at the Pinetop-Lakeside Veterans Memorial, 11:00 a .m.
May 2: Lupe Acevedo's 25th Annual Blue Ridge Scholarship
Fund Golf Tournament
White Mountain Country Club
May 5: Cinco de Mayo Celebration Hon-Dah Resort Casino
May
16: VFW Post 2364 and Ladies Auxiliary Armed Forces
Day Program at the Pinetop-Lakeside Veterans Memorial,
11 a.m.
May 24: 5th Annual Comedy Show at Hon-Dah Resort, Casino and Conference Center
May 25: Memorial Day Services by VFW Post 2364 and Ladies Auxiliary at the
Veteran's Memorial, 1:30 p.m.
JUNE
2009
June 6: 17th Annual National Trails Day Celebration
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 6: 5K Walk to Save Our Park at Pinetop Lakes Golf Course.
June 6: 11th Annual Pow Wow in the Pines, Native
American Dance Groups, U.S. & Canada
Hon-Dah Outdoor Event Area
June 11: Town Sponsored Blood Drive
Council Chambers, 1360 N. Niels Hansen Lane
11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
June 14: Flag Day Ceremonies
Pinetop-Lakeside Veteran's Memorial, 11:00 a.m.
VFW 2364 and Ladies Auxiliary
June 21: 23rd 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
JULY
2009
July 4: July 4th Celebration, Show Low
July 10: 22nd Annual White Mountain Native American
Art Festival
Artists Pre-show, Hon-Dah Conference Center
July 11 - 12 : 22nd Annual White Mountain Native American
Art Festival
Hon-Dah Conference Center
9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Saturday
9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Sunday
July 11 - 12: White Mountain Tour
The ride begins in the cool pines of north central Arizona in Pinetop, Arizona. We begin the two day loop ride on Saturday, July 11th with 63 mile or 100 mile options. Our club provides great sag support and our rest stops are well stocked with fresh baked goods and fruit. The first day ends in Springerville-Eager. You can plan to camp or stay in one of several area hotels. You will enjoy a great dinner that is included in your registration. Sunday morning after a continental breakfast you will begin the day with a climb into one of the most scenic forests of Arizona for a fast 40 mile ride back to Pinetop. For more info please call or email Ride Coordinator, silverioontiveros@gmail.com at 602-330-3620. Click here for brochure. Click here for registration form.
AUGUST
2009
August 7: 19th Annual White Mountain Blue Grass Festival Kick-Off Party at the Hon-Dah Festival Grounds from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
August 8-9: 19th Annual White Mountain Bluegrass
Music Festival, Hon-Dah Resort/Casino. For more information contact the Pinetop-Lakeside Chamber of Commerce at 928-367-4290.
August 8:
White Mountain Sheriff's Posse Annual Barbeque
Pinetop-Lakeside Civic Center, 1-7 p.m.
August 21 and 22: Various activites celebrating the Town's 25th Anniversary at Woodland Lake
Park and Mountain Meadow Recreation Complex. For more information call Town Hall at 368-8696.
August 29: Humane Society Happy Tails Auction, The Orchard
SEPTEMBER
2009
September 18: POW/MIA Day, Pinetop-Lakeside Veteran's
Memorial, 11:00 a.m.
VFW 2364 and Ladies Auxiliary
September 25: 2nd Annual Fall Family Fun Night at Mountain Meadow Recreation Complex on Woodland Road.
September25: 26th Annual Run to the Pines Pre-Show,
Hon-Dah Resort and Casino
September26: 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 26 : Fall Festival Parade,
Pinetop-Lakeside.
September 26-27: 34th Annual Pinetop-Lakeside Fall
Festival Arts and crafts, talent show, antique show
and sale, used book sale, White Mountain Chorale Concert,
and more.
Throughout Pinetop-Lakeside
September 26-27: 26th 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
OCTOBER
2009
October 3: 4th Annual Woodland Wildlife Festival at Woodland Lake Park; 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
October 10 : Oktoberfest at Hon-Dah Resort, Casino and Conference Center
October 31: Halloween Party, Hon-Dah Resort and Casino
October 31: 3rd Annual Trunk or Treat at Mountain Meadow Recreation Complex
NOVEMBER
2009
November 11: Veterans' Day Activities
Pinetop-Lakeside Veteran's Memorial, 11:00 a.m.
VFW 2364 and Ladies Auxiliary
DECEMBER
2009
December 5: 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 5: 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 31: New Years Eve Party, Hon-Dah Resort & Casino
