Attention New Residents
The EE Bienvenidos Committee will hold its annual reception for new residents on Wednesday, January 11, at 4:00 p.m. at the Ramada.  If you have not already done so, please RSVP to Barb McCalpin (867-8067) or Cynthia Surprise (857-209-1978).

We've Got Your Number
But has it changed?  If your phone number has changed since the 2016 EE Name & Address Directory was printed last January, or if you were not listed and wish to be, please notify Cheri Day at thedays007@aol.com by Wednesday, January 4.

Book Discussion Group
Reminder that the January meeting will be held on Tuesday, January 10, at noon at Los Agaves restaurant. The January selection is Issac's Storm, and will be discussed during the luncheon. Please contact Marla Ries at gvmarlaries@aol.com if you plan to attend the luncheon.  In February, the group will return to its regular meeting time of the first Tuesday at 11:00 a.m. at the Ramada.

Chili Forecast
No matter how cool the weather is on Friday, January 13, the EE Chili Cook-off will turn up the heat.  This is the second cook-off, and competition will be fierce. The competition will be a "blind judging " event so that contestants will be anonymous and judging will be by attendees through secret balloting.  For $5 you can taste samples of each entry and cast a vote for your favorite chili.  Socializing starts at 4:30 p.m. at the Ramada, tasting starts at 5:00. The Hospitality Team will provide corn bread, condiments, beer, wine, soft drinks (and, a "First Aid" station).

Attention Chili Cook-off Contestants
Here are the rules if you plan to submit an entry to the cook-off. Please notify Marla Ries (gvmarlaries@gmail.com or 360-708-0855) prior to Jan 13th if you wish to enter the competition and provide her with the name of your recipe. Each competitor shall prepare, from scratch, 5 - 10 quarts of ready to serve chili, presenting it for the competition in a crock-pot or other slow cooker between 3:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. (entries must be received prior to 4:00), maintaining anonymity of the contributor.  Advertising or other forms of proclamation are highly discouraged. However, the usual EE "smack talk" will be tolerated. Traditional and creative recipes are encouraged. Prizes will be awarded to the 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners.

Add This to Your Calendar Now
The 2017 Annual EE HOA meeting is scheduled for Thursday, January 19, 2017 at 1 pm.  Registration begins at 12:30 pm at the Green Valley Recreation Canoa Hills Social Center, 3660 South Camino del Sol.

Auction
The Enhancement Team will be holding a live auction at the Ramada on Friday, January 20. You can preview the carefully curated items from 12:00 - 1:00 p.m., and the auction starts promptly at 1:00.  As with all Enhancement events, proceeds will benefit our neighborhood. The team is still looking for donated items.  In addition to interesting or high-end items, the auction will include services.  For example, if you are a great cook, you could donate a homemade dinner. (I'll bid on that one.) Call Linda Sielken at 908-240-1887 to donate.

Make Your Own Greeting Cards
Tired of spending hours perusing the card store displays for just the perfect greeting card? At the EE Artisans gathering on Thursday January 26 at 1:00, Marilyn Peasley will teach card stamping using acrylic paints. She will kit the project for $5 each. If you would like to attend, please sign up by calling or texting Barbara Copeland at 952-250-6716. Tea and treats will also be served.

Fruit Abundance?
If that orange or grapefruit tree has produced a bounty beyond belief this season, it's easy to share your good fortune without lifting a finger--well almost.  You'll have to lift one finger to dial 625-5252 x7512 to bring the gleaners of the Community Food Bank of Green Valley to your yard.  They'll pick the fruit for you or pick up what you've bagged.

Vehicle Etching
Safeguard your wheels with Sheriff's Auxiliary Volunteers (SAV) vehicle identification etching. Your VIN will be etched into each window as a deterrent to thieves. Take your registration and title to the SAV office between noon and 3 pm on Saturday, January 14th for this free service.

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