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HAPPY THURSDAY!

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THURSDAY DIE HARD

WISDOM'S FAN SPECIALS

Enjoy 2-for-1 margaritas*

2-for-1 glasses of wine OR beer*

half off a Fruit Burro split*

~please keep the special on one check~

Give your server the code words:

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, MR. PRESIDENT!

*KEEP YOURSELF & OTHERS SAFE BY CHOOSING YOUR DESIGNATED DRIVER BEFORE YOU ARRIVE

*Die Hard half off special applies to the lesser value of the two.

RESERVATIONS FOR 5 OR MORE PLEASE CALL US AT (520) 398-2397

SET YOUR ALARM FOR THE DAILY VOTE

VOTING ENDS 2/19/24!

VOTE FOR TUBAC for USA TODAY'S BEST SMALL TOWN ARTS SCENE

Help us win for the 3rd year in a row! You can vote once daily here:

https://10best.usatoday.com/awards/travel/best-small-town-arts-scene-2024/tubac-arizona

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NEXT RIBS SPECIAL ON WEDNESDAY, FEB. 28

UNTIL WE SELL OUT ~ NO PREPAY REQUIRED

We will accept reservations at 4 P.M. only (no minimum number of people required ~ can be for 1 or more people). This is so that if a reservation cancels or is a no show (it happens!) we can release those to sell. It takes 3 days to make 'em and we try to not waste a single one!

Call us at (520) 398-2397 to make a reservation. If it goes to voicemail we will call you back in the order received.

EMPTY BOWLS IS THIS

SAT. FEB. 17

An annual tradition sponsored by Valley Assistance Services and your favorite local restaurants donating delicious soup!

Silent auction and artisan bowls!

See the flyer for details

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CONDO FOR SALE AT BAHIA DELFÍN

in San Carlos, Sonora

CHECK OUT THIS LINK FOR ALL THE DETAILS

https://remax-firstchoice-sancarlosmexico.com/201-bahia-delfin/?lang=en

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Tubac HawkWatch STARTS TODAY, FEB. 15!

The Tubac Nature Center has partnered with HawkWatch International as one of 8 locations monitoring the migration of these beautiful birds.For more information visit these sites:

https://hawkwatch.org/hawkwatch-international-welcomes-tubac-hawkwatch-to-network/

https://tubacnaturecenter.com/

FEBRUARY

Flavor of the Month

CHERRY CHOCOLATE CHIP

FRIDAY LIVE MUSIC

w/WILL FORAKER

5~8 P.M.*

*KEEP YOURSELF & OTHERS SAFE BY CHOOSING YOUR DESIGNATED DRIVER BEFORE YOU ARRIVE

SATURDAY LIVE MUSIC

w/BILL & RICK

5~8 P.M.*

*KEEP YOURSELF & OTHERS SAFE BY CHOOSING YOUR DESIGNATED DRIVER BEFORE YOU ARRIVE

BIRRIA TACOS, CRISPS & BURRITOS EVERY TUESDAY

Try our delicious shredded beef, slow~cooked with a rich chile powder from Santa Cruz Chili & Spice Co. & seasoned with some delicious spices!

ENCHILADAS BANDERAS

EVERY THURSDAY

Try our delicious Enchis Banderas or a Burrito Bandera~style featuring our delicious green poblano sauce, red bell pepper sauce and our white chiltecream sauce!

FISH & CHIPS EVERY FRIDAY UNTIL WE SELL OUT

Golden and crispy on the outside, tender on the inside & served in our crispy tortilla bowl... every Friday until we sell out.

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Tumacácori National Historical Park

Tumacácori is a cultural crossroads in Arizona’s Santa Cruz River valley where O’odham, Yaqui and Apache people lived until European Jesuit and Franciscan missionaries, settlers, and soldiers arrived.

"The cultural and natural resources at Tumacácori National Historical Park tell an important story about local Native American communities and the intersection with Spanish exploration, as well as the human connection to the desert lands of southern Arizona,” says Mike Medrano, Superintendent.

Just down the street from Wisdom's, our national park is a wonder and hosts numerous special events throughout the year.

Entrance to the park costs $10 per adult, free for federal pass holders and children under 16. For more information, call 520-377-5060 or visit

www.nps.gov/tuma

For more information about park events and activities, call Tumacácori National Historical Park at 520-377-5060, or visit the park website, at nps.gov/tuma.

Tubac Center of the Arts is the heart of our art world here!

There is always something new at TCA. Check out their website for information and event calendar:

https://tubacarts.org

Tubac Presidio is a must see for a rich experience of our history including botanical exhibits

This should always be on your itinerary!

Check out their link for more info. and events:

https://www.tubacpresidio.org

TUBAC NATURE CENTER

Check out FEBRUARY activities!

https://tubacnaturecenter.com/calendar

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Vector illustration of the american U.S.A. flag and the mexican flag crossing each other representing the concept of cooperation

BORDER COMMUNITY ALLIANCE

Their mission is bridging our border and fostering community through education, collaboration and cultural exchange. Check out their website for tours, events and past newsletters.

https://bca.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/bca/eventList.jsp?anotherEvent=

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Recycling in Santa Cruz

at the Tubac Transfer Station (open Monday, Saturday & Sunday from 8-4 but closed for lunch from 12-1)

We have limited recycling here and it's up to us to do it right in order to continue having this service and hopefully expand it!

PLASTIC: cleaned and dried and you can put the lids back on bottles, jugs (#1 and #2 only)

TIN CANS: clean and labels can stay on but NO plastic rims allowed

ALUMINUM CANS

CORRUGATED CARDBOARD but NO WAX including pizza boxes with wax not allowed

NO GLASS RECYCLING YET

For more details and other drop off locations click here:

https://www.santacruzcountyaz.gov/268/Recycling-Guide

I was asked to share with you that rat poison is killing animals that eat the rats that have ingested the poison. (Round Up is another killer of our pets and wildlife).

Please consider finding another way to handle your rat problem in order to protect your sweet pets and our beautiful wildlife. And many have successfully gardened organically for 25 years without ever using weed or insect killers by attracting birds (tall water fountain and never birdseed) and by planting native plants that attract natural predators. Pulling weeds after it rains is also most effective!

Here is a link to some non-poison ideas for rat problems:

https://peppershomeandgarden.com/get-rid-rats-yard-without-harming-pets/

Valley Assistance Services

Helping seniors & families live independently

Our motto is “Your helping hand forward.”

Serving: Sahuarita, Green Valley, Amado, Arivaca, Tubac and Tumacacori and surrounding rural areas.

Green Valley Assistance Services, Inc. dba Valley Assistance Services is a non-profit 501(c)3

Do you want to help or do you need help? Please visit this site to see what this wonderful organization is all about:

https://valleyassistanceservices.org/about-us/mission-values/

Call to make an appointment or to volunteer

(520) 625-5966

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DOG & KITTY LOVERS

Wisdom's adores dogs & kitties! If you would like to rescue or foster, please click on these links to local organizations. They are constantly updating their sites/pages for you to be able to help!

The Animal League of Green Valley

https://talgv.org/

The Sanctuary Project

https://m.facebook.com/TheSanctuaryProject

Green Valley Paws Patrol

https://www.greenvalleypawspatrol.org/

Santa Cruz County Animal Care and Control (via Pet Finder)

https://www.petfinder.com/member/us/az/nogales/santa-cruz-county-animal-care-and-control-services-az418/

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LOTS OF EVENTS 'ROUND HERE!

(if you would like your event added here please text me at (520) 991-9652)

Santa Cruz Valley is a wonderful place to spend an afternoon, evening, day or an entire weekend! We have lots to offer as you will see below!

WISDOM'S SPECIALS

EVERY TUESDAY ~ TUESDAY 2-for-1 margaritas at Wisdom's Tumacácori + Birria Tacos & Burritos

EVERY THURSDAY ~ DIE HARD WISDOM'S FAN drink and fruit burro specials with code words + Enchiladas Banderas special

EVERY FRIDAY ~ live music 5-8 P.M. + Fish & Chips until we sell out

EVERY SATURDAY ~ live music 5-8 P.M.

SAVE THE DATES

SANTA CRUZ VALLEY & WISDOM'S CALENDAR OF EVENTS

https://tubacweekly.com/ for even more local info.!

Wanna get outta town? Check out this link:

https://thisistucson.com/todo/things-to-do-tucson/article_4960e3f2-a68e-11ee-afa2-c3a45f3734aa.html

SEPT.~MAY ~ Santa Cruz Valley Citizens Council (SCCC) ~ Meetings begin at 9 a.m. on the second Monday of each month from September through May, unless otherwise noted. If you live here please consider becoming a member of this organization. The Santa Cruz Valley Citizens Council is a non-profit Arizona corporation. Our purpose is to inform and educate members about local and regional issues affecting our community, and to advocate for members' views regarding these issues.

More than 500 members of the Citizens Council have influenced a wide range of issues, shaping the character and future of our community - issues including utility rates, mining, water and development. Meetings are at the Tubac Community Center, 50 Bridge Rd., Tubac.

https://yourscvcc.org/mission-%26-history

EVERY SUNDAY 8:30-10 A.M. ~ TUBAC BUDDHIST MEDITATION COMMUNITY at the Tubac Community Center. All are welcome. (CLOSED DEC. 24 AND DEC. 31.)

2024 WISDOM'S TURNS 80!

2024 Tubac HawkWatch STARTS TODAY, FEB. 15!

https://hawkwatch.org/hawkwatch-international-welcomes-tubac-hawkwatch-to-network/

SAT., FEB. 17, 2024 Empty Bowls event by Valley Assistant Services

https://valleyassistanceservices.org/event-calendar/upcoming-events/

2024 Feb. 22 International Margarita Day ~ everyday is Margarita Day at Wisdom's

2024 TCA Open Studio Tour March 8/9/10

2024 Spring into Art auction by Tubac Center of the Arts

2024 Spring Art Walk March 22/23/24

2024 Tucson Festival of Books will be on March 9 & 10

https://tucsonfestivalofbooks.org/

2024 Tubac Jack's St. Patrick's Day Parade

2024 Sat., March 23 ~ Second Annual First Responders Fair at the Historic Canoa Ranch Presented by the

Green Valley Council Foundation (520) 648-1936

2024 AZ Gives Day

2024 Cyclovia Tucson

2024 Tubac Territory's Easter Pooch Parade

APRIL 21 ~ Taste of Tubac ~ THIS EVENT ALWAYS SELLS OUT AND RAISES MONEY FOR THE TUBAC ROTARY CLUB WHICH HELPS CHILD HEALTH, POLIO ERADICATION, EDUCATION & LITERACY, PEACEBUILDING & COMMUNITY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ~ TICKET INFORMATION COMING SOON

2024 4/20

2024 Bonanza Days ~ 2-for-1 margaritas at Wisdom's both days

2024 Saturday, May 4 ~ TOOMA FEST (AKA Monsoon Fest) ~ a day of music on our patio at Wisdom's with headliners THE BAD CATHOLICS

2024 Cinco de Mayo & National Enchilada Day

2024 ~ Mariachi Festival & Wine Tasting at Patagonia Lake

2024 ~ Thursday, May 23 ~ Wisdom's Going on Vacation Party

2024 ~Friday, May 24 ~ CLOSED beginning this day as we will take our annual short break for repairs & R & R. We will be temporarily CLOSED beginning Friday, May 24, 2024, and reopen TBD

2024 ~ July 3 ~ Herb's 4th Annual 80th Birthday Party at Herb Wisdom Field 6-9 P.M.

2024 4th of July ~ we are closed

2024 ~ Wisdom's Reopening Party TUESDAY & WEDNESDAY ~ date TBD

2024 ~ Tubac Jack's Luau (usually September)

2024 OCTOBER ~ National Taco Day

2024 BOYS & GIRLS CLUB WINE & DINE FESTIVAL

2024 BARKTOBERFEST OCTOBER (always the 1st Saturday of October)

2024 TUCSON MEET YOURSELF

OCT. 19, 2024 ~ BISBEE 1000 GREAT STAIR CLIMB

2024 ANZA DAY IN OCTOBER

2024 ANZA TRAIL YARD SALE (usually the weekend before Halloween)

2024 HALLOWEEN DOG COSTUME PARADE October

2024 EQUINE VOICES ANNUAL FUNDRAISER

THUR., OCT. 31, 2024 ~ HALLOWEEN ~ WISDOM'S CLOSES AT 3 P.M. so our staff can take their young ones trick-or-treating!

2024 NOV. 2 ~ TUBAC DIA DE LOS MUERTOS PROCESSION ~ FOR THE FULL SCHEDULE VISIT https://tubacaz.com/dayofthedead/

NOV., 2024 ~ FALL ART WALK

NOV., 2024 ~ THANKSGIVING DAY TURKEY TROT

DEC., 2024 NOCHE DE LUMINARIAS IN TUBAC

DEC., 2024 FIESTA DE TUMACACORI AT THE TUMACACORI NATIONAL & HISTORICAL PARK & MISSION

DEC., 2024 PANCAKE BREAKFAST AT WISDOM'S

8 A.M.-10 A.M. benefitting the Anza Trail Coalition

DEC., 2024 TUBAC TERRITORY'S POOCH & KIDDO CHRISTMAS PARADE

DEC., 2024 ~ COWBOY CHRISTMAS QUICK DRAW & AUCTION

DEC., 2024 ~ HOLIDAY SIP AND SHOP at K. Newby Gallery

2024 WISDOM'S CHRISTMAS/NYE SCHEDULE ~

we will be open our regular hours on Christmas Eve. We will be closed Christmas Day. We will be closed Dec. 31/Jan. 1. We will be open Jan. 2, regular hours.

JAN. 2024 TCA Home & Garden Tour

Jan. 2024 Rotary Golf Tournament

024 Tucson Gem & Mineral Show is going on NOW ~ check out this guide and I recommend stopping by the Red Lion Inn and checking out the Di Grande booth (that show begins Jan. 25)!

https://tucsongemshow101.com/schedule-2024

FEB. 7-11, 2024 Tubac Festival of the Arts is going on NOW

Visit Abe's Old Tumacácori Bar for our local watering hole right down the street and run by the 4th generation of the Trujillo family!

https://oldtumacacoribar.com

The Tumacácori Mission has wonderful events centered around birding and our night skies so definitely take a look at their site here:

https://www.nps.gov/tuma/planyourvisit/special-events.htm

The Tubac Presidio, along with the Tumacácori Mission, should be at the top of your list of things to do as well as walking the Anza Trail along the Santa Cruz River. Take a look at their site here:

https://www.tubacpresidio.org/events

The Tubac Center of the Arts is the center of our town and must not be missed whenever you visit! There is something new all year round. Visit their site here:

https://tubacarts.org

Speaking of the Santa Cruz River, it needs all of us to take care of it and the best place to start is here:

https://www.anzatrail.org/html/membership.html

Love nature and want to know even more? Just visit the Tubac Nature Center! It works together with other nature lovers and the Friends of the River to highlight what is precious and sacred about our river and Santa Cruz valley. Cool bird blog, too!

https://tubacnaturecenter.com

Want to know where we get so many of our delicious seasonings that go into our food here at Wisdom's? Look no further than our neighbors to the south, right up the street:

https://santacruzchili.com

Wondering where our gorgeous mesquite bar at Wisdom's came from? Right down the street at:

https://www.mesquitedesign.com

And here are more great sites to visit and keep you discovering why Santa Cruz is an amazing place to be:

https://tubacaz.com/calendar-of-events/

https://www.facebook.com/TubacAreaEvents/

https://newbygallery.com

https://www.facebook.com/casamayademexico/

https://tubacschooloffineart.org/20-21-season-workshops-and-classes/

https://www.visitcanoa.com

Wisdom's in Tumacacori

P.O. Box 10

1931 E. Frontage Rd.

Tumacacori, AZ 85640-0010

(520) 398-2397

www.WisdomsCafe.com

indoor + patio dining

TUES 11 A.M. ~ 8 P.M.

WED 11 A.M.- 8 P.M.

THUR 11 A.M. - 8 P.M.

FRI 11 A.M. - 8 P.M. + live music 5-8 P.M.

SAT 11 A.M.- 8 P.M. + live music 5-8 P.M.

closed SUN/MON

CLOSED Friday, May 24, 2024, for a short break for repairs & R & R & reopening on Tuesday, July 9. 2024

PLEASE CALL US or CHECK OUR WEBSITE DURING THE MONTHS OF JUNE & JULY FOR OUR SUMMER HOURS

RESERVATIONS if you have 5 or more are RECOMMENDED.

Call us at (520) 398-2397.

If it goes to voicemail please leave a message and we will call you back in the order voice mail has been received or you can just text us!

Visit www.WisdomsCafe.com for our menu and how to order carry out.

Special dates:

May 23, 2024, will be our last day before we close beginning May 24 for a short summer break/repairs/deep cleaning & sprucing up and we will reopen Tuesday, July 9, 2024

Halloween ~ if it falls on a day we're open we will close at 3

Thanksgiving closed

Christmas Day closed

New Year's Eve closing at 3 P.M.(THIS YEAR WE WILL CLOSE EARLY ON DEC. 30)

New Year's day closed

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT and allowing us to serve you!

Giant abrazos,

Celeste & Cliff

Irene & Herb

Sasha & Griffin

Chef Mary and our amazing prep cooks, line cooks, dishwashers, servers, bussers & our cleaning staff

CELEBRATING 79 YEARS

at Wisdom's Café Tumacácori

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