NOVEMBER 3, 2010
Wild West Days
Wild West Days funkiest event – Bathtub Races
Ever see grown men race to the finish in highly decorated bathtubs? One of Wild West Days’ funkiest events, the bathtub race is a highlight of Arizona’s largest western event, which runs Nov. 4-7, 2010. The race begins at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 6 on Cave Creek Road near Blue Coyote Gallery across from Valerie’s Furniture and Accents.
Famous Wild West characters on tap at Cody’s during Wild West Days
Cody’s will play host to western legends, a cowboy reenactment show and shootout in a real town setting. See gunfights, bar babes, cowboy vaudeville, cowboy shows play cards with Bat Masterson and see famous characters from the Wild West. The fun starts Friday evening at 7 p.m. (and occurs again on Saturday evening) and is followed by a famous Wild West Buffalo Express show!
The Horse Clinic with Mike Stacy at high noon on Sunday, Nov. 7
Mike Stacy, nationally recognized horse trainer, will lead a horse clinic at TC’s arena on Sunday, Nov. 7 from noon – 3:30 p.m. Sign your horse up in advance at www.wildwestdayscavecreek.com or at the grounds that day. At 3:30 p.m. Ventana Academy hosts the Luv Shack Ranch Horse Rescue Trainer's Challenge - watch area trainers show how their skills take rescue horses from un-broke to a smooth ride!
NOVEMBER 3, 2010
Veterans Day at the Railroad Park Nov. 11
Come celebrate and honor our country and the people who serve it at Scottsdale’s annual Veterans Day event. The memorial begins at 3 p.m. Nov. 11 at McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park. Dignitaries, guest speakers and live performances will be featured at the event. The park is located at 7301 E. Indian Bend Road. For more information call 480-312-2312 or visit www.therailroadpark.com.
NOVEMBER 3, 2010
Applicants sought for Arizona Game and Fish Commission
Applications accepted through Nov. 5, 2010
PHOENIX – The Governor’s office is currently accepting applications for the 2011 appointment to the Arizona Game and Fish Commission.
Members must be well informed on the subject of wildlife and the requirements for its conservation. In accordance with state statute the commission is required to maintain political balance. Applicants for this vacancy may be of any political affiliation. No two members may be from the same county. Since the commission currently has members from Apache, Pima, Yavapai and Yuma counties, residents of those counties may not apply for this opening. Residents of Cochise, Coconino, Gila, Graham, Greenlee, La Paz, Maricopa, Mohave, Navajo, Pinal, and Santa Cruz counties are eligible to apply.
Applications are accepted online at http://azgovernor.gov/BC/Application07.asp and are currently being accepted through Nov. 5, 2010. Per state statute, the Arizona Game and Fish Commission Appointment Recommendation Board shall assist the governor by interviewing, evaluating and recommending candidates. The board shall recommend at least two, but no more than five, candidates to the governor. The governor must select and appoint a commissioner from the list submitted by the board.
For further information, contact the Governor’s Office of Boards and Commissions at 602-542-2449 or toll free at 1-800-253-0883.
For more information about the Office of the Governor, please visit www.azgovernor.gov.
