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9 OCT. 2026 · This week on Around the Cracker Barrel, host Guy Atchley welcomes Chuck Parsons, President of the Green Valley Gardeners, for a conversation about gardening, community beautification, conservation, and two exciting upcoming events at Desert Meadows Park.
Chuck shares details about the popular Art in the Park, happening Saturday, October 17th, from 9 AM to 2 PM. The annual event brings together local artists, live music from the Silver City Jam Band, food trucks, and plenty of opportunities to enjoy one of Green Valley's favorite outdoor gathering places.
The conversation also introduces a brand-new event, Nurturing Your Habitat Starts in Your Yard, scheduled for Friday, November 6th, from 10 AM to 2 PM. This educational gathering will feature organizations dedicated to native plants, pollinators, wildlife conservation, and protecting the important migratory pathways of the Santa Cruz Valley.
Beyond these events, Chuck discusses the remarkable work of the Green Valley Gardeners, an organization with more than 600 members. From maintaining beautiful demonstration gardens and improving community landscapes to growing approximately 3,500 pounds of fresh produce annually for the local food bank, volunteers continue to make a lasting difference throughout the area.
Discover how gardening, conservation, and community involvement come together to make Green Valley a greener and more beautiful place to live.
Find Out more at https://www.greenvalleygardeners.com
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2 OCT. 2026 · This week on Around the Cracker Barrel, Guy Atchley welcomes Pat Edwards, Director of Education for the Southern Arizona Genealogical Society, for a fascinating look at discovering the stories hidden in our family histories.
Pat explains why genealogy can feel like both a detective story and a treasure hunt, as researchers use census records, newspapers, church records, immigration documents and even DNA to track down ancestors and understand how they lived. Guy and Pat share stories from their own family research, including relatives who crossed the country, survived difficult times and, in some cases, left behind mysteries that still haven't been solved.
The conversation also explores how artificial intelligence is becoming another useful tool for genealogists. Pat shares ways AI can help organize research, compare documents and suggest new avenues to explore—while stressing the importance of checking the information it provides.
Plus, learn about the Southern Arizona Genealogical Society’s meetings, special interest groups, educational opportunities and Genealogy Library located at La Posada in Green Valley.
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25 SEP. 2026 · This week on Around the Cracker Barrel, host Guy Atchley welcomes Cindy Barbee, Director of Marketing for La Posada at Green Valley, and Holly Doyle, Manager of Posada Java, for a conversation about the people, activities and sense of community that make La Posada a special part of Green Valley.
Holly shares how Posada Java has become much more than a coffee shop. Open to residents and the public, it’s a gathering place for friends, community groups, cyclists and visitors, while also hosting live music, local artwork and special events. The conversation looks ahead to upcoming activities including Coffee with a Cop, live music performances, appearances by the Continental School Jazz Band, and a December holiday market and concert series.
Cindy also talks about life at La Posada, where more than 700 residents enjoy an active lifestyle, security, amenities and the beauty of the nearby Santa Rita Mountains. She discusses the community’s nonprofit structure, strong resident involvement and plans for a new Creative Arts and Cultural Center, which is being supported through a resident-funded capital campaign.
The discussion also highlights the Vensel Treasure Shop, volunteer opportunities, local artists and the services La Posada provides to make moving into the community easier—including a settling-in team that can help residents right-size their belongings, unpack and even have their bed ready for their first night in their new home.
It’s a warm look at La Posada at Green Valley—not simply as a place to live, but as a community filled with activities, friendships, music and opportunities to stay connected.
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18 SEP. 2026 · This week on Around the Cracker Barrel, host Guy Atchley welcomes Betsy Labiner, Program Director, and Sarah Hall, Program Coordinator, from the https://olli.arizona.edu Designed for adults 50 and older, OLLI UA combines lifelong learning with opportunities to meet new people, explore new interests and stay connected with the community.
Betsy and Sarah explain how OLLI UA has grown from a peer-to-peer learning group more than 35 years ago into a program offering hundreds of classes covering an incredible variety of subjects. Fall offerings range from astronomy, history and current events to healthy aging, Tai Chi, plant-based cooking, artificial intelligence, immigration, climate change, communication, home energy efficiency and even how to brew the perfect cup of coffee. Members can explore subjects simply because they're curious, with classes included as part of their membership.
The conversation also highlights one of OLLI's biggest benefits: community. Members have opportunities to build friendships, volunteer, teach, participate in field trips and remain involved even when they're away from Green Valley through online classes. Betsy and Sarah share how those connections can give people structure, purpose and a renewed enthusiasm for learning during retirement.
Listeners also get details about the upcoming Discover OLLI event on September 23 at 10:30 a.m. at the Community Performing Arts Center in Green Valley. The free event offers a chance to learn more about membership, meet OLLI staff, volunteers and members, and discover the many ways to become involved. Advance RSVPs are requested through https://olli.arizona.edu.
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15 SEP. 2026 · This week on Around the Cracker Barrel, host Guy Atchley welcomes members of the Optimist Club of Green Valley-Sahuarita and the Sahuarita Educational Enrichment Foundation (SEEF) to talk about the organizations’ shared commitment to supporting local students and strengthening education in the community.
Guests Ken and Sue Woodward of the Optimist Club join SEEF Executive Director Shelley Lazardi and Board Secretary Judy White to discuss the many ways their organizations give back—from scholarships and teacher mini-grants to classroom projects, music programs and specialized educational support. The Optimist Club alone awards three $2,000 scholarships annually while supporting a variety of youth programs throughout Green Valley and Sahuarita.
A centerpiece of their partnership is the 38th Annual Optimist-SEEF Golf Tournament, coming Saturday, October 24 at Haven Golf Course. The four-person scramble features an 8 a.m. shotgun start, prizes, raffles, breakfast and lunch, with proceeds helping both organizations continue their work for local youth.
The conversation also highlights SEEF programs that help fill needs beyond the school district's regular budget, including classroom mini-grants, musical instruments, teacher professional development, Community Share and an important dyslexia intervention initiative. Guests share moving examples of students whose lives have changed when educators were given the resources and training needed to recognize and address their individual learning needs.
The program also remembers longtime educator, former Sahuarita mayor and community volunteer Charles Oldham, a charter member of the Optimist Club and founding board member of SEEF whose dedication to young people left a lasting mark on the community.
It’s a conversation about education, volunteerism, partnership and what can happen when a community comes together to invest in its young people.
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6 SEP. 2026 · This week on Around the Cracker Barrel, host Guy Atchley welcomes Monica Gonzalez, Director of the Resource Center for the Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona, for an important conversation about fighting hunger and helping neighbors throughout Green Valley and Southern Arizona.
Monica shares how the Green Valley Food Bank serves thousands of local residents, with approximately 60% of those served age 60 and older. She explains how rising costs and changes to SNAP benefits are putting additional pressure on families and seniors, making donations, volunteers and community support increasingly important.
Listeners also get a behind-the-scenes look at how the Food Bank operates, the types of food and resources available to those in need, and the vital role played by more than 120 active volunteers in Green Valley.
The conversation also highlights the upcoming Hunger Walk, happening Saturday, September 12 at 8 a.m. at Historic Canoa Ranch. The family- and pet-friendly event brings the community together for a walk around the lake, activities, entertainment and food — all while supporting programs that provide nutritious food and resources to neighbors facing hunger.
Monica also discusses the Food Bank's work beyond food distribution, including school nutrition programs, mobile distributions, health screenings, WIC partnerships and assistance connecting families with SNAP and other community resources.
It’s a conversation about neighbors helping neighbors and the difference one person, one donation and one volunteer can make.
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Around The Cracker Barrel - The La Posada Way – Growth, Community & Looking Ahead (Aired 08/28/2026)
29 AGO. 2026 · This week on Around the Cracker Barrel, host Guy Atchley sits down at Posada Java with Tim Carmichael, Vice President of Sales and Marketing for La Posada Communities, and Cindy Barbee, Director of Marketing, for a look at what’s happening today—and what’s ahead—at La Posada Green Valley.
Tim discusses his return to La Posada and some of the new financial incentives designed to make the community more accessible to prospective residents. Those efforts are already having an impact, with La Posada’s approximately 500 independent-living residences nearing full occupancy and growing interest in several styles of homes.
The conversation explores what makes La Posada distinctive, from its Park Center, Pavilion and Garden Homes to the peaceful, park-like Green Valley campus with miles of walking paths. Tim and Cindy also discuss plans for La Posada’s Pusch Ridge community in Oro Valley, where future homes will incorporate some of the successful design ideas and comfortable feel found at the Green Valley campus.
Listeners also hear how La Posada’s nonprofit structure allows money to be reinvested into the community, including renovations, environmental and water-conservation projects and a planned state-of-the-art creative arts facility. Just as important, many of those improvements are driven by ideas and feedback directly from residents.
It’s a conversation about more than senior living—it’s about creating a community that continues to evolve around the people who call it home, while offering new possibilities for those considering La Posada in the future.
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Around The Cracker Barrel - Bringing Lost Dogs Home: Red Collar Rescue & Recovery (Aired 08/21/2026)
21 AGO. 2026 · This week on Around the Cracker Barrel, host Guy Atchley welcomes Mechelle Colby, President, Founder and Trapping Director of Red Collar Rescue and Recovery, a Southern Arizona nonprofit dedicated to helping reunite lost dogs with their families and giving at-risk and abandoned dogs a second chance.
Mechelle shares the very personal story that inspired the organization. In late 2023, her own dog, Tucker, escaped from a boarding kennel and was missing for 22 days. The experience showed her just how difficult it can be for a frightened pet owner to know what to do—and how powerful community involvement can be in bringing a lost dog home. After Tucker was safely recovered, Mechelle and many of the volunteers who helped search for him turned that experience into a mission to help other families.
Red Collar Rescue and Recovery now provides families with practical, step-by-step assistance when a dog disappears. Lost-dog consultants help owners create effective flyers, establish scent and feeding stations, contact neighbors and businesses, check cameras, and map sightings using Google Maps. When a dog's movements can be narrowed to a specific area, professionally trained volunteers can deploy humane traps monitored by live cameras.
Mechelle also explains why the first hours after a pet disappears are so important. Families requesting help receive a detailed Recovery Roadmap with immediate steps they can take while waiting to speak with a consultant. She also warns listeners about scammers who prey on worried pet owners by falsely claiming to have found their missing dog.
The organization is powered by volunteers, with opportunities ranging from field rescue and trapping to lost-dog consulting, scouting, flyer creation, fundraising and other roles—including jobs that can be done from home. With 22 volunteers, Red Collar Rescue and Recovery is continuing to look for dog lovers who want to get involved.
It’s an inspiring conversation about determination, technology, teamwork and the remarkable resilience of dogs—and an important reminder for anyone who has ever faced the fear of a missing pet: don’t give up hope.
To learn more, request recovery assistance, volunteer or support the organization, visit https://www.theredcollar.org.
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14 AGO. 2026 · This week on Around the Cracker Barrel, host Guy Atchley welcomes Gwen Mikinski, Manager for the Walk to End Alzheimer’s, for an important conversation about Alzheimer’s disease, its impact on Southern Arizona families, and how the community can come together to support those living with the disease and their caregivers.
Gwen shares details about the 2026 Walk to End Alzheimer’s – Tucson, taking place Saturday, October 10 at Reid Park in Tucson. Registration begins at 8:00 a.m., followed by the opening ceremony at 9:00 a.m. and the walk at 9:30 a.m., with participants able to choose either a one-mile or three-mile route. There is no fee to register.
The need for awareness and support continues to grow. Gwen explains that more than 152,000 Arizonans age 65 and older are living with Alzheimer’s, while more than 242,000 people across the state serve as caregivers, many of them family members. The discussion explores the emotional and financial toll caregiving can take, particularly for those balancing careers, children and caring for an aging parent.
Guy and Gwen also discuss some of the early warning signs of Alzheimer’s, including memory problems that begin interfering with everyday life, difficulty completing familiar tasks and significant changes in mood or behavior. Gwen stresses that Alzheimer’s is not a normal part of aging and can also affect people in their 40s and 50s through early-onset disease.
There is also encouraging news surrounding research and earlier diagnosis. Gwen discusses advances in testing and treatments designed to slow the progression of Alzheimer’s when detected in its earlier stages, along with the important research taking place right here in Southern Arizona. Funds raised through the Walk to End Alzheimer’s help support this research as well as education, advocacy and services for individuals and families.
The conversation also highlights ways people can support brain health throughout their lives, including regular exercise, nutritious foods, quality sleep and maintaining strong social connections.
The Walk to End Alzheimer’s – Tucson takes place October 10, 2026 at Reid Park. Participants can register, create or join a team, raise funds or simply help spread awareness. Registration information is available at https://www.alz.org/tucsonwalk.
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7 AGO. 2026 · This week on Around the Cracker Barrel, Guy Atchley welcomes Chris Erickson, Executive Director of Valley Assistance Services, and Peggy McGee, board member and fundraising chair, for a conversation about the many ways VAS is helping individuals and families throughout Southern Arizona.
Valley Assistance Services offers 18 different programs designed to help people remain financially stable, healthy, safe and independent. Services range from emergency rental and utility assistance to transportation, workforce development, health education and support programs.
A big focus of the conversation is the 7th Annual Runway of Hope Fashion Show, happening Friday, August 21 at Desert Diamond Casino in Sahuarita. Doors open at 11 a.m., lunch is served at noon, followed by the fashion show featuring Ruby Jane and Sole Shoes. The event also includes a silent auction with roughly 100 items, and proceeds help support the programs and services provided by VAS.
Chris also discusses the growing demand for assistance, programs aimed at helping older adults return to the workforce, the Safety and Health in Motion (SHIM) fall-prevention program, and VAS's expanding telemedicine efforts serving communities in Santa Cruz and Pima counties.
Plus, Peggy gives a preview of more fun fundraising events on the horizon, including the return of Guac and Give and a Sock Hop at Quail Creek in April 2027.
Learn more about Valley Assistance Services, request assistance or find ways to help at valleyassistanceservices.org or call 520-625-5966.
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