Marie Starjnski Catalina Mountain Elks 2815 held another month-long food drive. We collected and delivered 261 pounds of canned tomatoes. Our project was held so we could assist the local food bank, IMPACT of Southern Arizona, in restocking their shelves with much-needed staple items.
Ron Peck As summer gracefully transitions into fall, the Golden Goose Thrift Shop invites you to explore our treasure trove nestled in the heart of Catalina. With the arrival of cooler days, our shop is bursting with gently used clothing, furniture, floral arrangements, household goods, and more, all curated to help you embrace the autumn…
Marie Starjnski Catalina Mountain Elks 2815 held a month-long pasta drive in June. We collected 240 pounds of pasta for IMPACT of Southern Arizona, our local food bank, to help restock their shelves.
August is here, and so are the monsoons, sizzling BBQs, and fabulous sales at the Golden Goose Thrift Shop! It’s the perfect time to escape the heat and dive into our treasure trove of gently used goodies and quirky antiques. Whether you’re hunting for that perfect vintage find or just want to browse our unique…
EJ Snearly This event, aka “Bring a Friend,” has been a yearly golf tournament where MPLNiners ask friends or family to join them on the course. This year’s event was a shotgun and was held at the MountainView Golf Course on April 22. All members and guests convened at the MountainView Pro Shop area to…
Dan Watson, Chair of the Golf Tournament On April 21 more than 100 golfers enjoyed a beautiful day, participating in the SaddleBrooke Rotary Club’s 25th Annual Charity Golf Tournament at MountainView Country Club. The tournament is SaddleBrooke Rotary’s primary fundraiser, and the golfers and sponsors raised over $40,000 in net proceeds. The Best Ball Scramble…
Marie Starjnski On Feb. 18 Catalina Mountain Elks created 250 bonus food bags for low-income seniors through our local food bank with IMPACT of Southern Arizona. We combined two grants from the Grand Lodge: a Beacon grant and a Gratitude grant, totaling $8,000. Some of the contents of the bags were soups, crackers, beans, canned…
Vista United Methodist Church continues to answer the call to feed the hungry in our community. On Feb. 2 and 9 Vista joined hundreds of Methodist churches, along with other denominations, across our country in celebrating the Super Bowl in unique, creative, and fun ways. The “Souper Bowl of Caring” unites us in our efforts…
Sharon Scanlan, Amy Butkovich, and Jan Hopke-Almer United Women of Faith and Mission Outreach actively worked together on local mission projects throughout 2024. Last February, we had our semi-annual Family First Baby Shower & Ladies Luncheon. This event provided Family First with more than 1,200 baby diapers and 142 baby layette items. These items are…
Marie Starjnski On Nov. 23, 25 Catalina Mountain Elks gathered to assist our local food bank, IMPACT of Southern Arizona. We helped them create 280 Thanksgiving food bags. These bags included potatoes, stuffing, vegetables, gravy, and cranberry sauce. Turkey and pies were added later to provide a full Thanksgiving meal to our less fortunate neighbors.