Around the Cracker Barrel

In this week's episode, Mike Hunter, Vice President of the Green Valley Recreation (GVR) Foundation, joined host Guy Atchley for a heartfelt and informative discussion. The conversation delved into the origins of the GVR Foundation, originally established as a fundraising arm of the Green Valley Recreation organization. Mike shared insights into the Foundation’s mission and its ongoing initiatives...

We talk to UCHC CEO Jon Reardon.

We talk to UCHC CEO Jon Reardon.

For This week on Around the Crecker Barrel, Guy Atchley was broadcasting from the Campus of La Posada at Posada Java and Welcoming Conductor John Snavly and President Marianne Checkovich of the Green Valley Concert Band.    The Special Guest will discuss the December Delights Concert which is filled with joy and holiday cheer! This Concert will take place December 15th at 3pm at the Sahuarita Dist...

Host Guy Atchley welcomes Dawn Martz, Director of Philanthropy for the La Posada Foundation, to discuss the incredible impact of this community-driven philanthropic organization. Dawn sheds light on how the foundation thrives, with an impressive 98% of its funding contributed by La Posada residents. This unique funding model ensures that every dollar raised stays within the La Posada community, fo...

On This Week's Around the Cracker Barrel, listeners were treated to an conversation between host Guy Atchley and Craig Ivani, the Executive Director of the Arizona Sonora Desert Museum in Tucson. The show delved deep into the museum’s storied history and its pivotal role in showcasing the diverse and unique wildlife of Southern Arizona. Craig Ivani shared fascinating insights into the museum's fou...

For today's Around the Cracker Broadcast, both Executive Director of the Volunteer Clearing House Joyce Finkelstein and Amber Woods Board Chair for the Green Valley/Sahuarita Volunteer Clearing House will be Guy Atchley’s special guests talking about the upcoming Volunteer Showcase.  The 17th Volunteer Showcase Event will be taking place on November 13 from 10a-12noon at the GVR West Center. The F...

The Amado Chili Cook-Off is right around the corner...Saturday November 16th in Amado from 9am to 3pm. It is the Chili Cookoff like No Other with so many events happening throughout the day! The Chili will begin serving at 10:30am. Guy Atchley was joined by  Amy Bass, Executive Director of Prevention, PPEP, Inc. and Event Director of the Amado Chili Cook-off and Ed Dunin-Wasowicz, D-W/McGarrity, I...

This week on Around the Cracker Barrel, join Guy Atchley broadcasting from Posada Java on the La Posada campus! Guy will chat with La Posada's dedicated team, including Marci Yenerich, Resident Volunteer for the Treasure Shoppe and Flowers; Alexis Ruiz, Activities Specialist for Adult Day Services; and Barbara Salazar, Volunteer Manager for La Posada and La Posada Community Services, to learn more...

Around The Cracker Barrel - Perri Jones and Gina Gillis  American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (Aired 10/18/2024) For this Week's Around the Cracker Barrel, Guy Atchley welcomed Perri Jones - Team Captain of Team Andrew and Gina Gillis, Special Events Manager for Arizona and New Mexico for AFSP. to the show. Perri and Gina, representing the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) an...

Joining Guy Atchley for this Week's Around the Cracker Barrel, Warmth from the Heart is featured. We hear from Program Founder Gayle Creamer, along with Jill Leach of the Green Valley Rotary Club, as they delve into the mission of this vital community initiative. Since 2017, Warmth from the Heart has been providing much-needed jackets to residents of Southern Arizona who face cooler evenings, part...

For this week's  Around the Cracker Barrel, Join host Guy Atchley with special guest Rex Allen Junior, in the live broadcast from the Rex Allen Theater in Wilcox Arizona. Rex Allen Junior shares with listeners about his father, Rex Allen who was an American singer, songwriter, actor, and narrator, known as the "Arizona Cowboy." Rex was one of the last of the singing cowboys, alongside legends like...

Elise Gaynor, Manager of the Vensal Treasure Shoppe and Cindy Barbee, Marketing Manager from La Posada Communities will be Guy Atchley's special guests on this Friday's episode of Around The Cracker Barrel. This engaging segment promises to highlight the unique charm of the Vensel Treasure Shoppe, a hidden gem located within the beautiful La Posada resort. Elise and Cindy will share their insights...

In this episode of Around the Cracker Barrel, we celebrate Kitt Peak National Observatory’s 60 years of offering public tours and educational outreach. Our guests include Peter McMahon, Operations Manager of the Kitt Peak Visitors Center, and later, Emily Hunting, an optical engineer at Kitt Peak. The discussion begins with Peter sharing how Kitt Peak stands out from other observatories around the...

This week, Guy Atchley is joined by Rotarian Ken Frahm for an in-depth look at the Green Valley Rotary Club’s, Founded in 1971, and the highly anticipated 4th Annual October Fest. As they dive into the details, you’ll discover the rich traditions and exciting new features awaiting you at this year’s event, set against the stunning backdrop of the historic Canoa Ranch. We learn how the Rotary Clubs...

Are you ready for the unexpected? Disasters can strike at any time, and being prepared can make all the difference. Whether it's a natural disaster, a community-wide emergency, or a personal crisis, having the right knowledge and resources is crucial. But how prepared are you? For this Week's Around the Cracker Barrel, join host Guy Atchley as he welcomes special guests Peggy McGee and Craig Reid...

Joining Host Guy Atchley for this Weeks Around the Cracker Barrel is  Scott Aldridge, Program Manager for OLLI-UA, and Janelle McCormick, member and volunteer coordinator for the OLLI- UA Green Valley campus at the same location as CPAC on Continental. OLLI represents as the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at the University of Arizona, (OLLI-UA) and is a Volunteer Run life-enriching education pr...

Guy Atchley broadcasts from the La Posada campus at Posada Java, where he'll chat with Cindy Barbee, Marketing Manager for La Posada Communities, and Holly Doyle, Manager of Posada Java. Holly will introduce us to the La Posada Concert Series, taking place in the outdoor area, discussing the acoustics and lineup for the upcoming Friday night events. The series kicks off with Crossfire, a country-w...

Roy Aguilar and Norma Cable, both from the Green Valley/Amado Resource Centers, were special guests on Around the Cracker Barrel with Guy Atchley last Friday. They discussed the many resource centers in our area, including Tucson, Marana, Amado, Nogales, and Green Valley, and explained how these centers are funded.  Norma spoke about the many counties the Community Food Bank serves.  Some of the F...

If you love horses... you will not want to miss this Weeks "Around the Cracker Barrel" as host Guy Atchley welcomes Karen Pomroy -Board President/Founder and Dianne Russell - Board Secretary, both from Equine Voices Rescue and Sanctuary which is celebrating its 20th Anniversary this year.   Find out how both Karen and Dianne have become involved in animal welfare and horse rescue, as well as the f...

Joining Guy Atchley on this Around the Cracker Barrel is Amy Oliver, Public Affairs Officer from the Fred Lawrence Whipple Observatory, located at the base of Mount Hopkins, in Amado.  Amy Oliver, who plays a significant role at the observatory which is owned by the Smithsonian, provides an insider's look at its fascinating work and contributions to the field of astronomy. There is so much to lear...

For this Weeks Around the Cracker Barrel, Guy Atchley is once again broadcasting from the Campus of La Posada at Posada Java and talking with SVP of La Posada Communities Paul Loomans and La Posada Communities Marketing Manager Cindy Barbee about the latest from La Posada. Taking a tour of the campus of La Posada can give many a chance to experience the 130 Acres of La Posada. Hoping in the Virtua...

Scott Somers CEO from the Green Valley Recreation is Guy Atchley's special guest on this  "Around the Cracker Barrel." The focus will be all things G.V.R., including some information about their current budget revenue shortfall and how it is being addressed, as well as the various improvements and renovations at some of the different centers.  Scott Somers talks about upcoming programs and service...

Fire Chief Chuck Wunder, from the newly named Santa Rita Fire District, is Guy Atchley's special guest on this "Around the Cracker Barrel."  This episode is very insightful as Chief Wunder discusses the significant transition to the Santa Rita Fire District, offering listeners an in-depth look at the changes and improvements this new district will bring. Chief Wunder will elaborate on the areas th...

This week's spotlight is on the American Legion Post 66 for Around the Cracker Barrel Special Guest this week are Past Commander of the American Legion Post 66 John Dale and Current Food and Beverage Manager and Sons of the American Legion Commander Tom Lapadat. Talking with Guy Atchley we can find out more about the American Legion Post 66, when it was founded, and all of the great things that th...