Cinco de Mayo Fiesta at Apache Gold

The Cinco de Mayo Fiesta at the Apache Gold Casino starts Saturday (May 3) at 11:am at the Apache Gold Pavillion..

The celebration includes art, music, culture, community, and authentic Mexican food.

Slavic Anniversary Celebration at Bullion Plaza

The Bullion Plaza Museum’s Slavic Community is hosting the second annual Slavic Anniversary Celebration this Saturday (May 3) in the Gym from 4 to 7:pm.

There will be a dinner of traditional Slavic cuisine and live music. Dinner tickets are $30 a person.

New items will be on display in the museum's Slavic section.

For tickets call 425-5333.

Obituary (Time Change)

Visitation for Nancy Stone is Saturday (May3) from 3 to 5:pm at Lamont Mortuary, and Sunday (May 4) at 11:am at Divine Grace Presbyterian Church. The funeral is Sunday at 1:pm at the church.

Globe Library Hosts 'Pushing the Limits'

The Globe Public Library will host a free four-part reading, viewing and discussion series for adults and adolescents. It’s called “Pushing the Limits.”

The series brings together books and video featuring authors, scientists and everyday people who explore the natural world.

The Introductory Session will be held on Thursday (May 1) at 6:pm at the library. Other discussions and events will be held on Thursday evenings until August 28.

The Globe Public Library is one of twenty public libraries across the country receiving grants as pilot sites to host the series that will be extended to 100 more rural libraries in the United States.

For more information call 425-6111.

May Events at Globe Active Adult Center

Globe Active Adult Center will be holding computer classes again beginning Thursday, May 8 at 9:30am.

The Alzheimer’s Support Group meets Wednesday, May 14 at 12:15pm. There will be a conference presented by the Alzheimer’s Association on Friday, May 16 at Globe City Hall.

Copper Communities Hospice will do blood pressure checks on Friday, May 9.

Bess Bennett is at the Center from 9:am until Noon every Monday to help with Medicare questions.

Police Log

Yesterday Globe Police arrested 48 year old Marvin Anderson  on a failure to comply warrant for criminal trespassing.

A juvenile was referred to the Juvenile Detention Center for possession of marijuana.

29 year old Perry Stapleton was arrested yesterday on a child support warrant.

Obituaries

Adriana Raquel Madrid of Goodyear passed away April 26 in Phoenix. She was 4 years old.

Visitation for Adriana Madrid is Friday (May 2) at 8:30am at Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament Church. Rosary is at 9:30 and Mass is at 10:00.

Globe Plants Tree for Arbor Day

Last Friday the City of Globe planted a tree for Arbor Day.

A young cottonwood tree was planted next to the tee-pee on South Broad Street.

The Globe City Council invites everyone to stop by and see the new tree, and maybe take a picture to share with your family in the future.

GCC Commencement

The Gila Community College 2014 commencement ceremony for the Gila Pueblo and San Carlos campuses will be held on Thursday, May 8 at 6:pm in the High Desert Middle School auditorium.

For more information call 425-8481.

Registration is now underway for the Summer Semester which begins May 27 and the Fall Semester which begins August 18.

Police Log

Yesterday the Gila County Sheriff’s Office arrested 29 year old Michael Whipple for domestic violence/disorderly conduct and assault.

22 year old Andrew Galloway was arrested for burglary.

25 year old Latisha Reyes was arrested for possession of stolen property.

18 year old  James Coombs was arrested on a warrant for shoplifting.

Late last night Globe Police arrested 38 year old Domie Mandicino for aggravated DUI, use of marijuana, use of damgerous drugs, driving with a suspended license, and false reporting to law enforcement.

18 year old Jazmin Urguidy was arrested for theft at a business on Ragus Road.

21 year old Deidre Hickman was arrested on a warrant for use of a dangerous drug.

Meeting About Common Core Standards

There will be a meeting in Globe tomorrow (Tuesday) about Common Core.

Expect More Arizona will give the presentation at 5:30am at High Desert Middle School.

New VA Clinic in Gilbert

There’s a new VA clinic in Gilbert. It is expected to serve at least 14,000 veterans.

The official ribbon cutting took place on Saturday.

Miami Town Council Meets Tonight at 6:30

Miami Town Council meets tonight (Monday) at 6:30.

The Council will consider approving Community Development Block Grant funds for Miami’s Streets Improvement Project; buying or leasing a garbage truck; and updates to Miami Veterans Memorial Park rules and regulations.

The Council will also appoint three members to the Municipal Property Corporation.

Globe City Council Meets Tonight

Globe City Council meets tonight (Monday) at 6:00.

The Council will consider a change in water and wastewater rates and fees; a National Criminal History Improvement Program Grant application; and a five year Capital Improvement Plan.