May 10th 2010

^{www.empirefagan.org}

^{Empire-Fagan Coalition May 2010 Newsletter}

^{Ensuring the Quality of Life in the Empire - Fagan valley}

^{1. Volunteers and Donations Needed! Fundraiser Flea Market!}

^{We are still looking for donations of your unwanted items for the May 15th Flea Market.  Third Saturday of the month between the Tracks in Vail, AZ. 9am-2pm. Thanks to those who have already donated and to a new donor in March! This is a fun, easy way to raise funds for the organization while providing educational outreach to the community.  We are in need of your donations.}

^{In April we made $45.00 at the flea market!}

^{Let’s try to beat that total this month.}

^{If you would like to set up your own booth please contact Elizabeth at 247-3838 or send an email to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . If you would like to bring your gently used items to donate, please have them there by 8:30am next to the south side of the Vail Feed Store on Saturday, May 15th.}

^{2. Reminder! The Empire Fagan Coalition is now a member of the Greater Vail Area Chamber of Commerce.}

^{Information on this month’s meeting:}

^{May 13th, 2010 -7:00 am to 8:30 am}

^{**EVENT LOCATION** Vail Steakhouse}

^{13005 East Benson Highway}

^{Vail, AZ 85641}

^{Featured Topic: Clavin Baker - Vail School District Superintendent}

^{to discuss the new Vail Academy and perphaps a bit of information on Prop. 100}

^{Cost: $15.00/person for Members w/ RSVP. $20.00/person guests and walk-ins. No-shows will be billed}

^{Please RSVP to}

^{261-VAIL (8245) or}

^{This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it}

^{http://www.greatervailchamber.com/}

^{3. This month our Sky Island Trackers will be walking their transect looking for signs of Coati, Black Bear, Mountain Lion and Bobcat. Please contact Charlotte Cook at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for more information.}

^{As a reminder, if you see any of the above mentioned species on your property, please contact either Charlotte at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call Elizabeth at 247-3838 ASAP so that we may come out and document their tracks.}

^{4. Updates on the Army Corps of Engineers permitting process. There has been no change.}

^{5. Guest Speaker appearances: We are available to come speak to your local home}

^{owners/neighborhood association, civic or school group about conservation and education in the Empire Fagan Valley. Please contact Charlotte at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it}

^{Please visit for the latest information: www.empirefagan.org}

^{Other Area Information and Photo Sites:}

^{http://coronadetucson.blogspot.com/2010_02_01_archive.html}

^{http://www.flickr.com/photos/48260628@N08/sets/72157623451319369/}

^{www.azhighway83.com}

^{www.vailpreservationsociety.com}

^{Pima County Davidson Canyon Permitting Information:}

^{http://www.rfcd.pima.gov/Davidson/}

^{Submit your videos, websites or photographs of wildlife, historic features or just of the general area you would like to add to the EFC website. Please send the information to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it}

^{Again, thanks to all of you.}

^{Elizabeth Webb}

^{President, Empire Fagan Coalition}

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