Page 8 Superior Sun, Superior, Arizona January 4, 2012 Copper Gecko donates prize to SSAC By Mila Lira Last month the'Boyce Thompson Arboretum held'a tree decorating contest. The tree had to be decorated using recycled materials and cash prizes were given to the first second and third prize winners. The Copper Gecko entered the contest with a tree designed by store owner Leslie Martin and her tenant Nancy Vogier. The two decorated a fallen century plant with all sorts of recycled ornaments. They were a success and won first place which awarded them $300 to donate to a local charity. The Copper Gecko donated their prize to the Superior Substance Abuse Coalition. SSAC president Elizabeth Magallanez is pictured accepting the check from Leslie Martin the owner of the Copper Gecko. Magallanez expressed mmh appreciation for their donation. The SSAC hosts two major drug and alcohol free events each year as well as assist with planning for other drug and alcohol prevention activities. PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF SUPERIOR 100 Magma Avenue Superior, AZ 85273 Pastor Jeanne Evenson Worship Service Sunday: 10 a.m; Coffee & Fellowship immediately following worship. Youth Group for 7t"-12  graders Sunday Afternoon. Contemporary Worship Service at 5 ).m. on the 3  Sunday of the month, Our church is open for prayer the 2 .d Wednesday of every month. 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. All are welcome. Anonymous prayer box located at the Save Money Market. We will pray for your I SAINT FRANCIS OF ASSISI CATHOLIC CHURCH 11 Church Avenue MASS SCHEDULE: Saturday, 5 p.m. Sunday, 9 and 11 a.m. Tuesday - Friday 8 a.m. Confession: Saturday 4-4:45 p.m. or upon request Rectory and Parish Office, 689-2250 www.stfrancissuperior.org Fr. James Aboyi, VC SUPERIOR HARVEST CHURCH Hill St. and Stone Ave. Sunday Morning Service: 10 a.m.-noon Phone: 689-2631 Family Life Christian Center 56 Kellner Ave. Schedule of Services .Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m. Wed. Bible Study 7:00 p.m. Everyone is Welcome Pastor Dennis & Sandy VanGorp Office 689-2202 Assembly of God SUPERIOR FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 921 Belmont Street PASTOR BART MUELLER 689-5751, Please leave a message WHERE EVERYBODY IS SOMEBODY AND CHRIST IS EVERYTHING[ Sunday School 9 a.m. Sunday Worship Service10 a.m. Wednesday Study 6:30 p.m. www.superiorfirstbaptist.net Wednesday Bible Study: 5 to 6:30 p.m. - Victory in Jesus Pastor Albert M. Rodriguez 480-354-4499 (home) 480-329-3647 (cell) The Potter's House of Superior We are located at 501 Lobb Ave. (The old medical clinic) (520) 827-1588 Sundays 11:00 am Thursdays 7:00 pm Pastor Marcus Zuidema Everyone is welcome Nursery Provided Affordable Dental Care • Full Service Denture Lab On Site ° • Emergencies & Walk-Ins Welcome • • Most Dental Insurance Accepted ° • Financing Available • • Se Habla Espaol • Senior Citizen Discount • Open Monday - Saturday ocated in the Goodwill Plaza outheast corner of Signal Butte & Apache Trail) 10839 E. Apache Trail, Ste. #119 Apache Junction 480-354-6177 Owned by George & Dee "Lola" Ybarra Upcoming events00for Superior By Mila Lira As the Christmas Lights come down, and the New Year's resolutions are made, volunteers throughout Superior are busy planning the upcoming community events for Superior. From January. through March there are many community festivals and events that will be-sure to entertain you or help you fulfill your resolution to volunteer. January 28 and 29, the Superior Chamber of Commerce will host its fourth Annual Home and Building Tour Art and Antique Show. Tickets are going on sale soon for $8 presale and $10 day of the event. Those purchasing tickets will also receive a two-for-one admission coupon to the Arboretum as well as other coupons , and offers from local businesses. According to .event organizer, Sue Andersoh, the Chamber needs at least 50 to 75 volunteers for this event. For more information or to volunteer contact the Superior Chamber of Commerce at 520-689- 0200. February 18, the Town of Superior will host the first annual Legends of Superior Trails Eco- Tourism Fest. The event will begin at 7 a.m. at the Magma Club with a Pancake Breakfast and an opening ceremony for the Canyon segment of the trail at 9 a.m. The day will include guided geology hikes, history walks, as well as a special luncheon with a presentation by Tonto National Forest Historian Steve Germick and Archeologist Scott Wood; the two will share exciting tales of this history of Pinal City and the surrounding areas. There will also be demonstration booths by Game and Fish, the Copper Corridor Mobile Visitor Center and the Bureau of Land Management This event is being coordinated in conjunction with partnership from the Arizona Trail Association.• For more information on this event, contact Mila Lira at 520-827-0676. February 19, come and enjoy the annual Superior has Heart Dinner and Auction at the Los Hermanos Ball Room. Tickets are $15 and includes dinner, music, raffles and auction. Each year, Mike McKee and his committee come together to raise funds \\; for the American Cancer Society. If you have items you would like to donate to help this worthy cause or would like to purchase your tickets contact Mike McKee at 520-827-0471. March 9, 10 and 11, the Superior Chamber of Commerce will host the annual Apache Leap Mining Festival. This year miners can compete for $2,000 in cash prizes in the Mining Competition. Entertainment for this year includes Yellow Bird Native American Dancers, Sun City Poms and Western reenactments. Live band for Saturday night street dance. Parade, carnival, Chihuahua races and more. For more information or to volunteer contact the Superior Chamber of Commerce at - 520-689-0200.