Chino Valley in Brief: American Legion will host benefit for family

American Legion will host benefit for family

American Legion Post 40 will be hosting a benefit for Joel and Lucia Parkerson, who just lost their 16-year-old granddaughter. The benefit will be on Friday, June 28.

All proceeds will go to the family. Spaghetti dinner for $7. Open to the public.

The American Legion Post 40 is at 650 E. Road 3 South in Chino Valley.

Poker tourney to benefit Booster Club

The Chino Valley Football Booster Club will host a fundraising poker tournament on Saturday, July 13, starting at 7 p.m., at the American Legion Post in Chino Valley.

There will also be dinner served at 5 p.m., an auction and a drawing. Cost for the dinner is $10 and $50 to enter the tournament. Open to the public, 21 and older.

For more information, call Rhiannon Gianfrancesco at 928-350-5619 or Mike Paulus at 928-899-5606.

School district proposes tax increase

The Chino Valley Unified School District is proposing an increase in its primary property tax levy of $85,000.

There will be a public hearing on the proposed tax increase at 5 p.m. Tuesday, July 2, at the Chino Valley Unified School District’s board room, 650 E. Center St.

The amount proposed would cause CVUSD primary property taxes on a $100,000 home to be $4.31. Without the tax increase, total taxes owed would have been zero, according to the district.

The proposed amounts are above the qualifying tax levies as prescribed by state law. The increase is exclusive of any changes that may occur from property tax levies for voter-approved bonded indebtedness or budget and tax overrides.

Library sale features summer selection

The Chino Valley Public Library bookstore is featuring a summer paperback fiction sale. All proceeds benefit the library, 1020 W. Palomino Road, Chino Valley.

For more information, call 928-636-2687.

Coffee With Cops set for June 26

The community is invited to engage in casual conversation with local law enforcement during Coffee With Cops from 8 to 9 a.m. Wednesday, June 26, at the Overflow Coffee Shop, 448 N. Highway 89 in Chino Valley.

Meet Chief Wynn, Lt. Chapman and other Chino Valley Police Department employees.

Grants To You seeks teacher

Grants To You, a 17-year-old nonprofit, 501(c)3, is seeking a teacher to support its grant research and writing program. Classes are offered three to four times per year (eight hours each time).

Since its inception in 2002, the group’s 1,200 volunteers have won in excess of $4.1 million.

The instructors are paid a $300 honorarium (based on attendance) plus reimbursement for supplies. Attendance averages around 13 students.

Contact founder Paul Baskin at 928-458-7796 or at info@grantstoyou.org.

VA public hearing on June 26

Northern Arizona VA Health Care System has scheduled a public hearing for 3 p.m. Wednesday, June 26, in the theater, Building 15, at the main VA hospital in Prescott to present a proposal on an Enhanced-Use Lease (EUL) at NAVAHCS.

This EUL would enable the VA to improve its ability to continue providing benefits and services to veterans and their families through the renovation of six historic quarters (buildings 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10) and approximately three acres of adjacent land on the southwestern portion of the campus.

This co-location of housing on the campus would enable veterans greater access to services. The VA would like to get comments from veterans and other interested parties regarding plans to have supportive housing on the campus.

The public is invited to attend the hearing and is encouraged to submit written comments in advance of the hearing to Mary Dillinger, Public Affairs, Northern Arizona VA Health Care System 500 N. Highway 89, Prescott, AZ 86313 or call 928-717-7587.

Town seeks board, committee applicants

The Town of Chino Valley is seeking applicants interested in sharing their talents, expertise, and enthusiasm to serve on the following Town Council-appointed boards and committees: Board of Adjustment; Industrial Development Authority; Parks and Recreation Advisory Board; Roads and Streets Committee; and Senior Center Advisory Board.

Visit http://www.chinoaz.net/222/Boards-Commissions to obtain a Public Body Appointment Application or to view committee descriptions, desired qualifications, residency requirements, terms of office, meeting days and times to see where you best fit in.

Applications must include a brief resume or summary describing relevant experience. Applicants must be willing to serve on a volunteer basis. Applications will be accepted until the positions are filled. First review was April 29.

For questions and to obtain and submit applications, write to Town of Chino Valley, Attention: Town Clerk’s Office, 202 N. Highway 89, Chino Valley, AZ 86323, call 928-636-2646, ext. 1052, or email clerks@chinoaz.net.

Explore Arizona offers day trips

Explore Arizona, in partnership with Prescott Valley Parks and Recreation, offers day trips to new destinations each month from May through December.

Upcoming trips include: Montezuma’s Castle and Tuzigoot in Verde Valley, Aug. 22, $35; Grand Canyon National Park, Sept. 26, $40; Phoenix Art Museum in Phoenix, Oct. 24, $55; Shopping Trip at Tanger Outlets in Glendale, Nov. 7, $15; Desert Botanical Garden, Tempe, Dec. 12, $70.

Trip price includes transportation in a 12-passenger van, admission fees and lunch. For more information, call 928-759-3090 or visit pvaz.net.

TOPS group meets Tuesdays

TOPS (Taking Off Pounds Sensibly) Club #9168 meets each Tuesday in Chino Valley at the Chino Valley United Methodist Church at 725 E. Road 1 South, in Remp Hall (the building between the church and the food bank).

Weigh-in is from 7 to 8 a.m. and the program and meeting are from 8 to 9 a.m. National dues are $32 per year and local dues are $2 per month. For more information about TOPS go to www.tops.org. The first meeting is free and all are welcome.