ROBLES Junction/Three Points Newsletter October 2008 Volume 3, Issue 10

Serving Robles Junction/Three Points/Altar Valley

Do You Need Help With...

Home or appliance repair?

Health insurance or WIC?

Finding a job or job training?

Personal counseling?

Filling out applications?

Are there other services you would like but don't know where to go? There is a LOCAL information and referral person. Call Kate 954-9454 for assistance.

New Altar Valley School Volunteer Program

This year the Altar Valley School District has launched a new Volunteer Program. It’s called Partners for Success. The new name came about because we feel it takes a strong partnership between schools, teachers, parents and the community to help students succeed. A new 10 hour a week, part time Volunteer Coordinator has also been hired, her name is Trish Hastings-Sargent. The best way to reach her is by e-mail at THSargent@avsd.org, or you can leave a message on her office phone at 520-822-9418 ext 206. There is a wide range of activities a Volunteer can choose to help with. At both the Elementary School and the Middle school, during school hours, you can help by listening to a child read, help a teacher with special projects, help with the mountain of copying each teacher has or just be an extra pair of hands during class. It is just amazing to see the look of appreciation on the face of a child when you help them. Children love it when they know their parents are helping in school and statistics prove that the child’s achievements are higher as well. There is a big project going on at the Elementary school and in 4 classes at the Middle school which is copying books. This is a new individualized reading program for students. It allows them to read at their own level and to begin to build their own libraries. To facilitate this program, teachers must copy and collate large quantities of these books every week and they could use the help. Other projects you could help with. Robles Elementary School Friday Mornings - Teachers have a

planning session. We need Volunteers to help during the time slot 9:30 to 11:30 AM for PE outside.

Daily help with Kindergarten Class. Time can be broken up for just morning or afternoon.

Monday - Thursday afternoons help with 2 classes, same teacher. One class is ELL reading and the other is a gifted class. Both are fun to be in.

Come into class and show a hobby or talent

Copying: making student work sheets Middle School Copying materials for teachers Helping in the computer class the last class

of the day. Helping once a week in 7th grade reading

class. Elementary and Middle School Help in the library, organizing and putting

away books There are some clerical tasks that can be

done at home like making file folders or organizing projects.

Being a Bus Monitor. We need help keeping our kids safe on the bus especially on the afternoon run.

How do you get started? Just fill out an application. You can either pick one up at either school or you can visit our website at www.altarvalleyschools.org. Under the school tab you will see Partners for Success. When you are on our page you can click on the Registration form link. Just fill out the form and once your done print it out, sign it and drop it off at either the Elementary School or the Middle School.

You Can Make All The Difference – Become a Volunteer today!

Robles Ranch Clothing Bank Clothing Bank Name Change The "Friends of Robles Ranch" have decided to change the name of the Robles Ranch Clothing Bank. Some of the public still believes the Clothing Bank is run on the same principle as the Food Bank where you have to sign up to receive merchandise. We are a Non-Profit store open to the public and run by a group of Volunteers. We donate the proceeds of the store back into 3-Points and for that reason want to open the name change to the Community. The next few months we

Robles Junction Community Newsletter % Cher Williams 11200 S Sierrita Mtn #285 Tucson, AZ 85736 Phone (520) 822-5319 E-mail info@roblesjunction.org We’re on the Web! See us at: www.roblesjunction.org

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Churches St. Mary of the Desert Catholic Mission Information 822-9338, CCD 822-2859, Baptisms 822-2859, Youth Grp 822-1112. Confession Saturday 5pm, Mass Saturday 5:30pm at the Altar Valley Elementary School Gym. Faith Baptist Church 11080 S. Brandywine Lane, (Between Guy & Viking), Tucson, 822-1057. Pastor Stan Stringer Sunday School 10am, Morning Worship 11am, Thursday Prayer 6:30 pm, Wednesday 7 pm Serenity Baptist Church 15501 W. Ajo Hwy 822-2026 Pastor Dane Miller Sunday – Worship Service 10:30am. Sunday-Adult Bible Study 9:30 AM-10:25 AM Wednesday – 7:00pm, Adult Bible Study & Prayer, Youth Group, Children's Program Holy Way Presbyterian Church 4221 W. Ajo Way, 883-9417 Rev. Raymond S. Thomas Sunday Worship – 9:30 AM Sunday School – 9:30 AM Tuesday Bible Study – 9 AM www.holywaypc.org Tucson Mountain Baptist Church 5757 W. Ajo Hwy, Tucson, 883-1234, Pastor: Dr. Jay George Sunday School 9:30 am, Sunday Worship: Traditional 8am, Contemporary 10:45am, Children’s Church 10:45am, Worship 6pm. Wednesday Youth Live 7 pm Mount Zion Lutheran Church 883-0627, 4520 W. Ajo Way, (1 mile east of Kinney), Pastor Dan Valasakos www.mtzionelca.com Sunday services: Traditional--8 and 10:30 AM, Casual/ Contemporary--5 PM, Sunday School-all ages: 9:15 AM Mission Park Baptist Church 2101 W. Ajo Way, 883-3786 or 400-6799, Pastor: Tim George Sunday 9:30am, Sunday School 11am, Spanish Worship 2pm. Wednesday Kids Club 6:45pm, Spanish Thursday 7pm

will have a box around the area so you may drop in your name change ideas and any age may participate. We do however, need your name and phone number on the ballot as you will be called if you should win. There will be a prize that will go to the winner and The Board of the 'Friends of Robles Ranch' will decide the winning name. There will be a random drawing of the selected name in case there is more than one entry. So join in the fun and help us pick out a name the Robles Junction/Three Points Community will be proud of.

Altar Valley School District Accounting Award For two years in a row the Altar Valley School District has received a State and International Award for financial accounting from the Arizona Association of School Business Officials.

Letter to the Editor

VFW News Summer Hours & Kitchen Rehab Closed Mondays, Tuesday, and Wednesday Thursday 2 - 10 PM Friday 3 – 11 PM Saturday Noon – 11 PM Sunday Breakfast 9 AM – Noon, Canteen Opens 10 AM – 8 PM Sunday Breakfast $6.50 Adults and $4.50 – 12 and younger If you have still not heard Sue Hood is in the kitchen and it’s all homemade. Friday Nights We will have Tacos starting at 5 PM, Open to the Public and please come on in. VSO Variety Show - November 8, 2008 Mark your calendars now! VFW Post 10254, 10111 S. Sasabe Highway, is planning a VSO-type Variety Show for Saturday, November 8, 2008, Noon to 5:00 PM and gates open at 10 AM and the cost is $5.00. Mark those calendars and put away money

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for it now because you won’t want to miss it. The top-notch entertainment line-up includes The Santa Cruz River Band, Lisa Otey, Robert Moreno Band, Angel Diamond and the Blues Disciples, LaughingStock Comedy, Norm Marini Magic Show, Silver Belles Dancers, and Ernie Menehune’s Polynesian Review. There will be food, beverages, booths, raffles and prizes and surprises and lots of fun for all ages. More details in the next issue. This will be a really BIG show, so tell everyone you know about the show coming to Three Points in November. I will have more information in the next month newsletter. Sue hope you will be there.

Altar Valley Candidate Forum This November 4th the citizens in Altar Valley School District 51 will have the opportunity to let their voice be heard. Three seats on our School Board are up for election this year. The candidates voted in will help in determining the direction of our school district, and therefore determine its future. The members of the Altar Valley PTA believe that

the individuals entrusted in these positions will not only have an impact on the parents and students in the district, but on the community itself. This election as in the past the Altar Valley PTA will be hosting a candidate forum. The candidates will answer a series of questions submitted from the community prior the the event. It will be an opportunity for our candidates to communicate their positions, vision, & goals for our school district. The forum will be held Thursday, October 23, 2008, 6pm - 8pm in the Robles Elementary School cafeteria. We urge all of our citizens to attend. Come and meet your candidates and make an informed decision this November 4th. If you have a question for the candidates please submit it in writing at either school office. Respectfully Kathy Thatcher, Altar Valley PTA President

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Robles Ranch Community Center 16150 W. Ajo Way Phone: 822-4408 Hours of operation: Mon - Fri 10:00 a.m.-6 p.m. Closed Sat & Sun Robles Ranch Community Center is ghosting into October with witches and goblins. Were having fun creating and playing. Come on by for some tricks or treats. T.O.T.S. program (Teaching our toddlers skills): Toddlers 3-5 years of age, toddler must be toilet trained. T.O.T.S is a free recreation and socialization program, which provides skill and character building through arts and crafts, games, story time, music, special guests, and more. Tuesdays and Thursdays 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Next session begins October 21st-Decemebr 11th, 2008. Lottery applications available October 6-10, 2008 during regular business hours. Open Recreation: Ages 5-17 (5-year olds must be enrolled in kindergarten) All are welcome to use our center for recreational activities. We have a structured program where participants can choose from a variety of staff supervised activities, including arts and crafts, group games, sports skills, board games, billiards and

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Larry Scott

New Construction & Remodeling Commercial & Residential

Electrical, Plumbing, Carpentry

Handyman Services 520-465-1175

Not a Licensed Contractor

special events. Our open recreation hours are as follows: Monday – Thursday 2:30-5:30 p.m. and Friday 11:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Open Recreation time for adults ages 18 and older is Monday – Friday 4-5:30 p.m. Stop in and use the games tables, computers or meet new people. JOY senior program (Just Older Youths): The JOY Seniors meet on Monday, Wednesday and Friday each week 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. The JOY Seniors are planning a field trip to Sahba 2008 Fall Home & Garden Show October 11th, 2008. To sign up, please call the center. Teen night: Friday October 10th, from 6-8 p.m. All teenagers ages 13-18 are invited to participate. One night set aside for teens to be teens. We offer team building, arts and crafts, tournaments, sports and refreshments. Kid’s night: Friday October 24th, from 6-8 p.m. All kids from ages 5-12 are welcome to participate in this event. We will have games, tournaments, movies, special events, and refreshments. Night Sky Presentation/Family Night: Thursday October 23rd, from 6:30-9 p.m. Our Environmental Education Department will have binoculars and telescopes available to learn about the planets and stars in our solar system. Work as a family to complete hands-on activities, and then head outdoors to search for some of the season’s galactic wonders. Karate: Supervised by Katrina Thibault from AKKA

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karate USA. Kids ages 5-13 are welcome. Wednesdays from 4-5 p.m. at Robles Ranch community center. Friday class begins 2 p.m. at Altar Valley Middle school. For more information please call Katrina Thibault at 520-820-0155. Community meetings/events: October 3: Robles Ranchers 4-H Officers Meeting

6:30-8:30 p.m. October 8: WIC 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. October 10: Teen Night 6-8 p.m. October.13: Center Closed Columbus Day October 15: Bookmobile 12-12:45 p.m. October 23: Night Sky Presentation 6:30-9 p.m. October 24: Kids night 6-8 p.m.

For any additional information please contact center coordinator Adam at 822-4408.

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Classifieds Notary, Faxing, & Legal Program for all states like living / trust wills with pour over will & keeps all out of probate and many much more! Jan 822-2474

Vincent Argenziano Masonry Brick Block Stone Stucco Patio Paving, Walls, Block Steps Walkways and Repair Work, not a licensed contractor 822-1171.

Housecleaning. General and deep cleaning your home, windows also. Around Ajo and Sasabe junction area, Three Points ONLY. Call 822-1658.

One acre mobile home, RV, or travel trailer 4 rent @ 15001 w. Ajo hwy. Close to ROBLES MARKET in three points. All hook ups ready only $350 per mo. Call today 888-1455 owner and Arizona real estate agent.

Acre Lot for Rent - mobile homes and RVs ok, pets ok too, all hookups available, walking distance to stores, Altar Valley Schools, & High School Buses. $275 per month plus deposit. 269-6628

For Rent – Acre lot – Horse Property. $305/month plus $350/Deposit. Bring your mobile. Hookups for septic, electric, water, phone. 850-5396

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Recurring Events 4-H Robles Ranchers Executive Board Meeting is the 1st Friday of every month at 7 pm at the Robles Ranch Community Center. Community Club Meeting is the 2nd Friday of each month at 7pm. For September and October meetings will be meeting at the Serenity Baptist Church. For more info visit www.Roblesranchers.com 4-H Sierrita Mtn Livestock Meets the Second Tuesday at 7p at the Serenity Baptist Church. 4-H Clover Club Meets the second Saturday of each month at 2pm at the Robles Ranch Community Center. Altar Valley School District Board Meeting Meets the second Wednesday of each month at 6:15 pm at the Robles Elementary Library. Bookmobile Open the third Wednesday of each month from 12 – 12:45 at the Robles Ranch Community Center. Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Meets the second Wednesday of each month at the Three Points Fire Station 301 on Hunt Rd and Sierrita Mtn. Residents interested in joining CERT may contact Cher Williams for information at 822-5319 or by emailing info@roblesjunction.org Clothing Bank Open every Saturday from 9am to 1pm at the Robles Ranch Community Center.

Free food from Caring Ministries Available every Thursday from 3:30 to 5:30 pm at the Serenity Baptist Church, for information call 822-2218. Food Bank Open every Monday from 3 to 6pm, and on Wednesdays and Fridays from 10:30 am to 2:30 pm depending on volunteer availability, at the Robles Ranch Community Center. Friends of Robles Ranch Meets the First Tuesday of each month at 6:30 pm at the Robles Ranch Community Center. Girl Power Meets every Monday at 3:30 at the Robles Ranch Community Center. Hoops Meets the first Friday of each month from 6 to 8 pm at the Altar Valley Middles School Gymnasium. Joy Senior Meets every Monday, Wednesday, and Fridays at 10:30 am at the Robles Ranch Community Center. Karate, Basic instructional: children ages 6-12 meet every Wednesday 4-5 pm, at the Robles Ranch Community Center.

Kino Rotary Club of South Tucson Meets every Friday at 7:00 am at Micha’s Restaurant, 2908 S. 4th Ave., for membership information contact Leticia Lujan at 743-0859. Robles Ranch Community Center 16150 W. Ajo Way Phone: 822-4408 Hours of operation: Mon - Fri 10:00 a.m.-6 p.m. Closed Sat & Sun Swap Meet Open the first Sunday of each month from 9am to 2pm at Fred’s Arena. Three Points Fire District Board Meets the first Monday or Tuesday of each month at 6 pm at the Fire Station 301 (formerly Station 91) on Sierrita Mtn Rd. For Information call 822-1086. VFW Breakfasts & Dinners Served every Sunday from 9 to noon at the VFW on Sasabe Road and every Saturday from 4 to 7pm at the VFW on Sasabe Road.

To Get Listed Here Just call or email and I will add your meeting to this list.