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Excellent mark: A part of the Willcox High School Marching Band heads out onto the field during the State Marching Band Festival at Copper Canyon High School Saturday in Phoenix. The band and flag line, directed by Mark Breen and Amy Truschke (flag) received an "Excellent" rating from the judges. (Ainslee S. Wittig/ARN)

Published: Tuesday, November 11, 2008 5:48 PM CST
PEARCE

OLD PEARCE HOLIDAY FESTIVAL: Join artists, crafters and antiquers on Nov. 28-29, the Friday and Saturday after Thanksgiving, from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. for the Old Pearce Holiday Festival, in the authentic old west ghost town of Pearce, Ariz. Shop for those unusual handcrafted Christmas gifts. Enjoy entertainment by the Bost Family Tradition and the Dragoon Mountain Boys; performances by Pearce's own dance troup, the Trashy Women of Cochise County; blacksmithing demonstrations; an antique engine display; a petting zoo and mouthwatering food and refreshments. All shops in town are open.

The Old Pearce Mercantile is open both days free to the public, with new displays documenting the history of Pearce.

For a "True West" good time, bring your family and friends to the Old Pearce Holiday Festival! Free admission and free parking.

From I-10 take Highway 191 South toward Bisbee. Turn right at mile marker 49 and Ghost Town Trail. Go one mile.

For more information call 520-826-3588 or email www.oldpearcestore.com.

RODEO, N.M.

CHIRICAHUA GALLERY HOLIDAY SHOW opens Nov. 22-23, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Find gifts for everyone from the broad range of arts and crafts made mainly by local artisans. There is also a fine selection of books written and illustrated by local authors.

The Chiricahua Gallery, a registered non-profit organization, is located on Highway 80 in Rodeo, NM, and is open Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.



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