New exhibit opening

A new exhibit will open October 23, 2016 from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. at the Litchfield Park Historical Society and Museum, 13912 W. Camelback Road in Litchfield Park. There is no charge for admission; plenty of parking. Phone 623-535-4414 for more information. People of the Land: Southwest Valley Farming Families: Without farms America would not…

Spiritual retreats for men and women

Dr. James Prette

You are invited to join PebbleCreek Community Church for half day spiritual retreats from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Eagle’s Nest Clubhouse on Saturday, October 29, 2016. The Women’s Retreat will be in the Ballroom and the Men’s Retreat will be in the Palm Room. Dr. James and Liz Prette will be the guest…

Golf course maintenance director Paul McGinnis retires

Pat Ingalls From undeveloped land to lush fairways, and from self-proclaimed grass grower to award-winning, course-maintenance professional, Paul McGinnis has experienced and directed remarkable change, since hiring on as superintendent of Eagle’s Nest Golf Course in October of 1999. Now, after 17 years, PebbleCreek’s director of Golf-Course Maintenance is retiring, effective September 16. “Watching the…

This Old Golf Course

Susan Knox Wilson If you ever watched the television series This Old House, you know the crest-fallen look the homeowners get when the show host, Norm, tells them that before they can even consider remodeling the kitchen, all the pipes in the whole house have to be replaced. The homeowners brighten somewhat when Norm suggests…