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MISSION STATEMENT: “The Wickenburg Chamber of Commerce is a membership organization that represents the interests of the business community”. VALUE STATEMENT: The Wickenburg Chamber operates a Visitor Center and promotes Wickenburg as a destination location with commitment to quality economic growth and development. (ASSAYAMPA7b[hj J^[ Wickenburg Chamber of Commerce 216 North Frontier Street Wickenburg, AZ 85390 Return Service Requested ! r a e Y w e N y p p a H Official Publication of the Wickenburg Chamber of Commerce 81st Annual Chamber Awards Dinner -Please join us on Saturday, January 7th for our Annual Awards Dinner, in the Sonoran Room at Rancho de los Caballeros. A Nohost cocktail hour begins at 6 p.m. with dinner seating at 7:00 p.m. Cost remains the same as previous years at $45 per person. Tables of 8 may be reserved. Information by calling chamber staff at 928684-5479. Presorted Standard U.S. Postage Paid Permit No. 8 Wickenburg, AZ January 2012 Travel Opportunity to Southern Italy and French Riviera with Chamber Discoveries: 24th Annual Out Wickenburg Way Membership & Relocation Guide It’s time again for advertising sales to begin for our 24th Annual Membership & Relocation Guide. Debbie Wilden is the sales rep for Lawton Publishers our partners in this four color guide. She will start taking sales appointments on January 9th and continue through the end of March. Enclosed in the newsletter is an easy form to fill out and request and appointment date. Delivery of the new guide, which also include an electronic version will be the end of May. Call The Chamber at (928) 684-5479 for more information. The Wickenburg Chamber of Commerce group travel excursions information for “Discover & Explore Southern Italy” on March 13, 2012, and a “Discover the French Riviera” departing October 27-Nov. 3, 2012 is available from our website or by stopping by the chamber office. The package coordinated by Chamber Discoveries, is available at a rate of $2,499* per person for Italy and $2,199* per person for French Riviera and includes round-trip airfare. *Wickenburg Chamber Members price per person. This Super Value all inclusive trips includes round trip transfers between airports, and is open to everyone so you can plan the trip with friends or family! Call the chamber office at 928-684-5479. WONDERING WHAT’S GOING ON IN WICKENBURG THIS WEEKEND? CHECK OUT THE COMMUNITY CALENDAR ON THE CHAMBER’S WEBSITE AT WWW.WICKENBURGCHAMBER.COM OR WWW.OUTWICKENBURGWAY.COM Page 2 Chamber of Commerce Hassayampa Alert January 2012 Membership Reinvestments The Wickenburg Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors wants to “Thank” the following members for renewing their Chamber Membership this past month. You are the Source of Chamber Strength! Reuben Lewis Randy Babcock, All Seasons Pool Service of Wickenburg, LLC; Ana Gongola, Ana’s Casa de Saguaro; Dean White, Badowski White CPA; Brad Sweeney, Basha’s’Store #55; Robert O’Hearn, Best Western Rancho Grande; Jason Duncan, Bluewire LLC; Chris Brough, Chamber Discoveries; Steve & Colena Bobosky, Choice Auto Glass, Inc.; Kevin Lee, Collette Vacations; David Waddell, Copper State Cycles; Cathy Weiss, Del E. Webb Center for the Performing Arts; Geri Fair, Desert Cypress Mobile Home/ RV Park; David Wade, Devries Custom Coachworks; Jennifer Heberlein, Dex Media; Creed & Berva Botts, Double D Western World; Mario & Rosemary Maglio, Double M Country Club Condos; Patricia Gould, Author; Roger Fornoff, The Gun Trader; Martin Lawrence, Hassayampa River Preserve; Janice & Paul Sullivan, Horspitality RV Resort; Troy Jones, Troy C. Jones, D.M.D.; Rubye Creek, Kwikprint; Michael Hershkowitz, L & M Construction; C.D. Tavares, Macs-R-We/ Grand Ave. Broadband; Virgil Demdy, McDonalds; Anne Whisler, The Meadows; Tyler Cowles, My Fathers Retirement Ranch; Vicente Napoles, Napoles Landscaping, Inc.; Mike Roether, P A R - Silkscreen; Joe & Joan Pollay, Pollay Electric, Elaine York, Pampered Chef; Sergio Horcos, Re/Max Professionals; Mickey Brewer, Realty One Group Karen Lamontagne, Riata Saddles & Western Store; Katy Bee, Rio Tierra Casitas B&B; Sally Odette, Sally O Enterprises; Matthew Bean, Serenity Farms Feed & Tack; Phyllis Carlson Brown, Sun Life Magazine; Bob Way, Way’s Drilling; Leslie Wolfe, Wickenburg Landscape & Irrigation, Inc.; Denise Steiger, Wickenburg Regional Economic Development Partnership; Dian Valencic, Wickenburg Sportsman Club; Roy & Carrol Williams, Williams Family Ranch Hassayampa Canyon Trails; and Rosalie Jones, Your Secretary & Shipping. ASSOCIATE MEMBERS: Rosemary & Charlie Bowers, George & Jan Dillard, Seth E. Hoyt, Jim & Kathy Irwin, Lola Jean Moncrieff, Tony & Kelly Newbill, Terry & Julie Sturtz, Stan & Bette Watson, John & Marcia Yznaga. Member News: Rancho Bar 7 has Entertainment every Wednesday on the patio from 6-9:00 p.m. You’ll also find new $6 Lunch specials, and Happy Hour specials Monday - Friday from 3-5:00 p.m. with 1/2 price specials on appetizers. Owners, Tom & Bobbi Killer invite you to their friendly establishment. Wickenburg Quilt Show is on January 13 & 14th at the Wickenburg Community Center, sponsored by the Vulture Peak Patchers. The show is from 10am -4pm each day. Over 150 quilts and other items will be on display from local quilters. A donation of $3 for admission, children are admitted free. The show will also have a traveling exhibit from the nationally acclaimed Hoffman Challenge. This event also will have vendors, and a Quilter’s Attic where items new and old can be purchased. A quilt appraiser will also be available. Chaparral Ice Cream has live music Friday and Saturday from 1 to 7:00 p.m., and on Sunday 12 to 3:00 p.m. Located at 45 N. Tegner. 928-684-3252 chaparral-icecream.com Polly Anne’s Wickenburg Stables has been in business for 11 years. Currently a variety of services are offered for the horse enthusiast. Boarding, horsemanship lessons, Natural Instinct Clinics, Equine Assisted Psychotherapy, Roping & gymkhana practice. Additionally, Horse Chores at your home can also be arranged. Polly Anne also conducts Trail Rides, B.Y.O.H. (bring your own horse). Call her at (602) 5581354 - or email at [email protected] The 2nd Annual Youth Shooting event will be hosted on Saturday, Jan. 21st from 9am-3pm at the Wickenburg Sportsmen’s club facility. The event is sponsored by Arizona Game and Fish. Free to all youngsters between the ages of 6-17. Instruction in archery and rifle shooting will be offered in a secure environment. Attendees must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. For more information visit www. wickenburgsportsmensclub.com or contact Dian Valencic at 888-3149192. RIO TIERRA CASITAS are housing all of the University of Arizona’s doctors in residency with Dr. Firth this winter with each here for a two week stay. These Tucson students are in Wickenburg as part of their rural residency program...For more information on Rio Tierra Casitas, Call Katy Bee at (928) 684-3037 - www.WickenburgRentals. com Ringo’s Restaurant is now open for Breakfast & Lunch - 7 Days a week from 9-11:00 a.m., for breakfast, 10 am - 3:00 p.m. for lunch. Call for booking your next party, catering available, and now booking Christmas & New Year Events. (928) 684-2011, Chef Dulce Jiménez. PHI Cares is a membership program designed to relive the financial burden of patients who are in need of Air Medical transportation in over 17 states. The membership allows AirEvac/PHI to accept only medical insurance as payment in full and there is no balance bill to the patient. The membership yearly fee of $50 (or $40 for a group of 10 or more) covers everyone in a single household with the same benefits. You may enroll into the program at anytime by emailing [email protected], visit the website at www.phicares.com or call toll free at 1 (888) 4359744. We will also be in the Wickenburg area on January 10 and 11 if you would like to receive a short informational presentation please email us at [email protected] or [email protected]. Awards by C & L has a new website. Check it out at www.awardsbycl.com For information on awards, plaques and more, contact Craig or Debbie Carter at 623-878-9050 January 2012 Chamber of Commerce Hassayampa Alert Mark your Calendars: Our next Quarterly Membership Luncheon is March 16 –12 Noon Speaker: Mike Smith, Vulture Gold Mine, LLC The Wickenburg Chamber of Commerce “Welcomes” Its Newest Members Please Welcome and Patronize the following new members: Hunt & Sons Electric, Tom Hunt PO Box 865, Wickenburg, AZ 85358 Phone: (928)671-1186 Fax: (928)684-8855 Contractors Electrical-Residential/Commercial Sponsor: Anita’s Cocina/ Nana’s Sandwich Saloon Silver Bit Ranch, Scott & Gwen Whitworth 52643 W. Williams Road, Aguila, AZ 85320 Phone: (208)940-1507 Fax: (928)685-5175 [email protected] Team Roping Sponsor: Chamber Staff ***Have you “liked” the Chamber’s face book page? If not, there is no time like the present to join in the conversation - to go to the chamber Face book page from our website, see icon on top right hand side, click and then once on the page click on “like”. We’re Still Making History • Building Partnerships for the Economic, Social & Cultural health of our community • One of the largest Rural Chambers in Arizona, representing 575 members • Strong track record as a Business Advocate • Award winning promotional programs in tourism, advertising and promotion of Wickenburg • Experienced, professional and courteous staff to assist you “WE MEAN BUSINESS, FOR YOU!” Contact us at: 216 North Frontier Street, Wickenburg, Arizona 85390 (928) 684-5479 • (928) 684-0977 • Fax (928) 684-5470 Online at: www.wickenburgchamber.com www.outwickenburgway.com Page 3 Events for January & February Wickenburg Quilt Show is on January 13 & 14th at the Wickenburg Community Center, sponsored by the Vulture Peak Patchers. The show is from 10am -4pm each day. Over 150 quilts and other items will be on display from local quilters. A donation of $3 for admission, children are admitted free. The show will also have a traveling exhibit from the nationally acclaimed Hoffman Challenge. This event also will have vendors, and a Quilter’s Attic where items new and old can be purchased. A quilt appraiser will also be available. Call The Chamber at (928) 684-5479 for more information. The Del E. Webb Center for the Performing Arts presents: The Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra and The Pied Pipers America’s Hits on Parade, January15 at 3:00 p.m., celebrating the big band hits of the WWII years, brings together the legendary Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra and The Pied Pipers. $45- January 20th - Alpin Hong, 7:30 p.m. Classical pianist captivates audiences across the globe with his stunning virtuosity, youthful vivacity and irreverent syle-$30; January 22nd - Michael Kaeshammer Trio, 3PM - Pianist Michael Kaeshammer’s trio delights audiences, playing from an impressive list of standards, boogie-woogies, blues, jazz, soul, R & B and pop. A gifted singer and songwriter, a highly trained technician and an incendiary piano player, he is a consummate entertainer. $32; January 26th - Momix Botanica, 7:30 p.m. - Returning to The Webb Center stage with their vibrant new piece Botanica, innovative choreographers Moses Pendleton and the dancer-illusionists of MOMIX conjure up a fantastic natural world with athletic dance, outrageous costumes, inventive props, multimedia elements and pure talents. Featuring music that ranges from Vivaldi to birdsong. $45; January 29th- The Phoenix Symphony - The music of John Williams, 7:30 p.m. - Captivating audiences with the epic themes of Star Wars and Jurassic Park, the rousing fan fare of Indiana Jones and the haunting beauty of Schindler’s List. The Phoenix Symphony returns for an evening of masterpieces by the multiple Oscar and Grammy-award winning Composer. $55; February 2 & 3- Celtic Nights Journey of Hope, 7:30 p.m. - Direct from Ireland, this powerful production expertly weaves together traditional dance with lilting melodies and the lyrics of a rich Celtic heritage. $45; February 10 & 11-Arizona Opera’s Evening of Highlights and Delights -An evening of beloved arias and ensembles sung by members of the Arizona Opera, features everything from Puccini to Mozart. $55; February 16 & 17- Emerson Drive, 7:30 p.m. - This Rocking country band kicks off the Gold Rush Days celebration in Wickenburg with their high-octane energy, layered harmonies and extraordinary musicianship. $42- www.delewebbcenter. org (928) 684-6624 Friends of Music Free Concerts - January 15- 3:00 p.m. - Spanish guitar band, Domingo DeGrazia. February 12th - Mitch Seekins, Singing Tony Bennett Songs, 3:00 p.m. Location: Wickenburg Community Center, 160. N. Valentine Street, Wickenburg, Arizona. Donations accepted. Desert Caballeros Western Museum - January 19th - Hassayampa Lecture Series, 12 Noon -1PM - Guest speaker: Author, Leo Banks, Stalwart Women of Arizona. Free admission. January 21st, Collecting the West: The Laura Ford Legacy exhibition opens, through March 4, 2012. February 14th, Tuesday Talks4-5pm, guest speaker Abe Hays, Olaf Wieghorst: A Love Affair with the West, members free, $5 General admission. February 16th - Hassayampa Lecture SeriesNoon-1pm, guest speaker Arizona historian Vincent Murray, The Creation of a County Called Maricopa, Free.; Book signing with author Lynn Downey, 1-2pm, Images of America: Wickenburg published by Arcadia Publishing, Free. Plan for the 8th Annual Cowgirl Up! Exhibition & Sale opening weekend., March 23-25. Tickets available by calling the Museum at (928) 684-2272 or online at www. westernmuseum.org Cowgirl Up! Exhibition and sale continues through May 6, 2012. Page 4 Chamber of Commerce Hassayampa Alert OMCH?MM-@ 2B?+IHNB Sponsored by Your Wickenburg WICKENBURG CHAMBER OF COMMERCE January 2012 AMBASSADOR’S RIBBON CUTTINGS Our Ambassadors are Katie Moore, Bette Watson, Sara Spigner, Jim Hartman, Rosemary Maglio, Ilene Hanson, and Carol Wallace ® Jones Ford new location 555 E. Wickenburg Way (928)684-5481 Jones Ford crew are: Erica Sloane, Brian Jones, Chuck Brinkman, Chris Yates, George Owen, Mark Wilkins, Matt Dahlan and Dave Fraiberg Los Caballeros Spa, Day Spa 155 S. Vulture Mine Road, (928)684-4869 Spa Staff: Elizabeth Qorri, Debra Stadel, Kay Cason, Erika Sweet, Keli Conly, Lynell Marbach, Jesse Root, Paige Stadel, Nicolette Napier and Jewell Schultheis. Keen Independent Research David Keen-Principal, Annette Keen-Principal (303)385-8515 TIP OF THE STETSON Dave Lane, Duane Middleton, Megan McKeever, Josh Wright, Mayor Kelly Blunt, Pat Stout, Scott Stephens, Roy Reyer, Mike Wallace-Brave Heart Design, Ginny & Bill Randall, Lois Allen, Neal & Mary Judkins, Bashas’, Dianne Gray, Tom Hunt, Jason Rovey, Jim Irwin, The Wickenburg Sun, Town of Wickenburg, 96.3 Real County, Juan Jimenez, Kristi Henson, Meridian Bank, 96.3 Real County. *Would you like to join the Chamber Volunteer Team of Information Specialists? Come learn more about Wickenburg meet and greet people from all over the World! Contact chamber staff at 684-5479 The Craftsman Kirk Wilson, Sally Burt, Charles Jones, Mark Saba (928)310-9466 January 2012 WICKENBURG CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Chamber of Commerce Hassayampa Alert AMBASSADOR’S RIBBON CUTTINGS Page 5 Members helping your Chamber! The Wickenburg Chamber of Commerce appreciates the contributions by our members to keep the Chamber a growing and dynamic organization. Referrals are vital to our success! Thank You to those who referred a new member to the Chamber last month. The Chamber recognizes their thoughtfulness and dedication to advancing this organization for the better by taking small steps to make a big difference. For Your Information Town of Wickenburg Dump Station is at the Wickenburg Community Center. Open Monday through Friday 8:00 am - 4:00 pm Contact ph: 928-684-7656 or 928-684-2761 (Town Shop) Closed on weekends except when staff is exiting a reserved RV club. The U.S. Postal Service Girlz Got Bling • 928-232-9796 Margie Reyer-Owner, Sheryl Mills-Owner, Mahala Mills www.girlsgotbling.com Tourism News: Three weeks ago the Arizona Office of Tourism office contacted us for Emily Kaufman, The Travel Mom, (http://www.thetravelmom.com/ Her segment on Good Morning Arizona discussed holiday travel plans and easy road trips from the Phoenix area. We provided information about our community, and video from Rancho de los Caballeros, along with New Year’s Eve activities planned Out Wickenburg Way. She will also do another segment after the holidays about places to visit if your New Year’s resolution is to include more family travel in the New Year. Last week we hosted Roger Naylor, writer for The Arizona Republic who stayed over with host Rancho de los Caballeros, and spent time to meet with local attraction representatives while here, and took trips with BC Jeep Tours, Lazy D Rockin P Surrey with Dale Mee. Roger is a good friend of Wickenburg, he’s written about local chamber member restaurants & attractions. AAA Highroads Magazine this month has information about our 64th Annual Gold Rush Days in February. Additionally we have ad placement in PHOENIX MAGAZINE, TRUE WEST MAGAZINE, SUNSET, and 2012 CITY GUIDE. Promoting Wickenburg Chamber staff and hospitality representatives will be Exhibiting in the upcoming 2012 Los Angeles Travel & Adventure Show at the Long Beach Convention Center, on January 14-15! The Wickenburg Tourism Booth will provide information about our community and distribute the Wickenburg Visitor’s Guide and Calendar of Events. Our laptop will feature easy access to the Chamber’s websites and face book pages. And, you may recall Stefan Endl, a German journalist who attended the Best of the West press trip in November 2008 through the Arizona Office of Tourism. Stefan has published an online article on a German travel website, www.pnp-reise.de. The website has 1,108,003 visitors per month and the advertising equivalency value is $7,891. This article discusses a cowboy’s life, the Grand Canyon and some of the best sites of Arizona. USPS has announced rate increases for 2012 that will raise the cost of a Forever Stamp one penny to 45 cents, the first increase in First Class postage in more than two years. The Postal Service will also raise the cost of a post card 3 cents to 32 cents, raise the cost of letters to Canada or Mexico by 5 cents to 85 cents and raise the cost of letters to other international destinations by 7 cents to $1.05. The new prices go into effect Jan. 22nd. CHOICE AUTO GLASS, INC. FXRZT]QdaV³b2W^XRT Complete Mobile Service LOCALLY OWNED AND OPERATED Professional Installation and Repair Insurance Claims Welcome! 684-0994 “No gimmicks, no telemarketing, just honest, quality work.” Frontier Accounting Services • Year round business Tax planning, consulting and preparation • Accounting for business and individuals • Complete Payroll Services WHY WAIT SEE US TODAY! • We know how the new tax laws can help your returns • We can handle even the most complicated tax returns Frontier Accounting Service 125 E. Apache, Wickenburg (928)684-2247 Page 6 Chamber of Commerce Hassayampa Alert BUSINESS AFTER HOURS MIXER Thursday, January 26th Sponsored by Silver Buckle Spa from 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. It’s a great evening out, enjoying cheer, and meeting owner Jennifer Secrist and staff. Perfect time to converse with chamber members, while enjoying refreshments and more. Cost is $5 per person. Enjoy food & drink, visit with our host. All members & guests are invited. Call Katie Moore for information on bar sponsorships for bar sponsorships, and booking for 2013 Mixers, 6845479 Business After Hours Mixer Calendar for 2012 Clip Out and Save: Feb 23 Mar 22 Apr 26 May 10 Jun 14 Jul 19 Aug 16 Sept 20 Oct 18 Nov 15 Dec 13 Jones Ford Wickenburg Cultural Chilren’s Organization Nana’s Sandwich Saloon Kokopelli Apartments Wickenburg Country Club Desert Caballeros Western Museum Desert Cypress Mobile Home & RV Park Wickenburg Community Hospital Los Viajeros Inn Tumbleweeds Restaurant Meridian Bank Call Carol & Katie for information on bar sponsorships for 2012 bar sponsorships, and booking for 2013 Mixers, 684-5479 January 2012 JANUARY CALENDAR 1 2 3 7 8 HAPPY NEW YEAR Chamber Office Closed Executive Board – 4 pm Annual Dinner Chamber Board Meeting – 8 am Lawton Mtg – 3 pm School Resumes 10 Tourism – 8am 11 Gold Rush Days Committee – 8 am 12 Westmarc/West Valley Alliance – Gov. Luncheon - 11:30 13-15 Quilt Show 15 Friends of Music Concert – Spanish Guitarist Domingo De Grazia - 2 pm America’s Hits on Parade with Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra at the Webb Center-3pm 17 West Valley Chamber Alliance -11:30 Community Development – 4 pm 18 Transportation Committee – 4 pm 19 Ambassador’s Ribbon Cutting -8 am 23 Telecommunications Committee -11 am 25 Governmental Affairs – 2pm 26 Business after Hours Mixer - 5:30-7 pm 28 Rotary Dinner CHAMBER ACTIVITY REPORT Dec 2 200 800 1,692 1,278 NEW MEMBERS MIXER ATTENDANCE TELEPHONE CALLS OFFICE VISITORS MAIL INQUIRIES TOOLS FOR BUSINESS SUCCESS.COM WWW.WICKENBURGCHAMBER.COM WWW.OUTWICKENBURGWAY.COM FACEBOOK STATS: YTD 65 1,364 18,037 25,308 10,202 Jan-Oct. 1,386 YTD 525 900 441,041 512,581 The Chamber 170 The Wild West-Tourism 1,033 20,150 44,569 January 2012 Chamber of Commerce Hassayampa Alert Think “Perfect Gift” think Chamber www.wickenburgchamber.com Looking for a unique gift that won’t end up at the next white elephant party? Check out all the local gift spots in Wickenburg. The Wickenburg Chamber of Commerce has members who would be thrilled to help you find that special gift, whether it be for a birthday, anniversary, wedding or other occasion. Visit www. wickenburgchamber.com for more information. If you’re not already a member of our business organization, you should be! Contact Carol Wallace at [email protected] or (928) 684-5479. Activities Out Wickenburg Way Page 7 Wickenburg Rx Card Wickenburg area residents can download a free card, search drug pricing, and locate participating pharmacies at www.wickenburgchamber.com Click on to benefits and scroll down to the RX Card Information and print out. Carry this card with you at all times and encourage others to use it as well. Pick up as many cards as you need. The free prescription card can provide savings of up to 75% on prescription drugs and is accepted at over 50,000 pharmacies across the country. The Wickenburg RX Card was launched two years ago to help uninsured and underinsured residents afford their prescription medications. However, the program can also be used by people who have health insurance coverage with no prescription benefits, which is common in many health savings accounts (HSA) and high deductible health plans. Additionally, people who have prescription coverage can use this program for non-formulary or non-covered drugs. The card can also be used for your pet medication if purchased through the pharmacy. The Wickenburg RX Card has no restrictions to membership, no income or age limitations, and residents are not required to fill out an application or provide personal information to obtain a free card. It is pre-activated and does not expire. It can be used by multiple members of a household. WICKENBURG CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Newsletter Articles Needed for the February 2012 Issue Do you have exciting information to share with your fellow Chamber members? Hosting an event that would benefit from additional exposure? Requests for articles in the upcoming edition are being accepted. Please send requests and information to [email protected] by January 20 @ 2 p.m. Christmas Light Parade Judges, Mayor Kelly Blunt, Pat Stout, Scott Stephens, Josh Wright, Town Manager, and Kristi Henson For advertising opportunities contact Mike Wallace at The Wickenburg Sun, [email protected], or 928-684-5454 Saturday night Performance held at the Wickenburg Community Center For flyer insert inquiries, please contact Katie Moore at [email protected] or 928-684-0977. Please support the chamber newsletter through advertising! For information on event sponsorship, contact Julie Brooks at [email protected] or 928-684-5479. Your Community Your Newspaper The Wickenburg Chamber Board Retreat for 2012 was held December 19 at Rancho de los Caballeros. Jerry Colangelo our guest speaker at the Chamber Quarterly Luncheon December 16 at Rancho de Caballeros is pictured with 2012 Chamber President Tom Hunt and 2011 Chamber President Scott Stephens. Subscribe to Wickenburg’s No. 1 source for local sports, classifieds, real estate, and community news. w w w . w i c k e n b u r g s u n . c o m Page 8 Chamber of Commerce Hassayampa Alert 64th Annual Gold Rush Days & Rodeo February 17-19, 2012 January 2012 2012 Chairman’s Circle Members to Date Recognized- Arizona Centennial Event The Arizona Centennial Commission recently notified chamber staff on the selection of our signature heritage event as a recognized special event by them. It’s a perfect way to begin the New Year! Celebrating the ranching & mining heritage of Arizona’s 4th oldest town, brings thousands of people to the event each year. Activities sponsored by the Wickenburg Chamber of Commerce & pard’ners includes a two day NSPRA Rodeo, 4th largest parade in AZ on Saturday, three day arts/crafts faire, family fun carnival, western barbeque, gold panning, free stage entertainment, western dance, old fashioned melodrama nightly and much more. On sale now are Rodeo, Dance, and Discount Carnival Tickets. Applications for the parade and more information on the activities are available online and by calling the chamber office, (928) 684-5479. Activities Out Wickenburg Way WICKENBURG, ARIZONA WICKENBURG CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Santa was the highlight of the Christmas Parade The December Mixer was held at Meridian Bank on December 15. Christmas mixer held at Meridian Bank on December 15th. 2012 Board retreat held on December 19 at Rancho de los Caballeros. Cowboy Poets performing at the reception at Desert Caballeros Western Museum Friday, December 2.