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The Secret to Arivaca

by on Oct. 21, 2011, under Border Issues, Uncategorized

 

CREDIT: Skull Creek Media

Arivaca is a small quiet border town in the middle of nowhere but at the center of everything. Struggling to maintain a normal rural lifestyle while recovering form the preverbal border war zone, Arivaca has its hidden gems.  Contrary to mainstream media sensationalism the people of Arivaca have a unique  comfort and acceptance of multicultural and quiet varied political views.   Magnified in the various community projects Arivaca locals  are always ready to support area functions with a warm and friendly welcome to visitors

Photo by Karl W Hoffman

The small farmers market that grew over the years from two women sitting under a tree selling their eggs and cheese is now grown to a budding farmers market called “Marian’s Market.”  Open from 9am to noon every Saturday the local produced products and organic produce are worth the drive. For more information visit the Arivaca on line news and directory

 

Photo by Karl W Hoffman

Nestled in the hills of the high Sonornan Desert Arivaca has a lot to offer.  Before the market as you are coming into Arivaca is the Cafe Aribac for a great cup of coffee or breakfast. After visiting the market, try the Arivaca Artist Co op and The Cactus Rose Gallery or a cold one at the Cantina.  Opening soon is Sweet Peas Cuisine, Cafe and Catering, offering 3 great meals a day.  The Arivaca Mercantile will surprise you and the drive to Arivaca Lake or through the 117,000 acres of the Buenos  Aries Wildlife Refuge is a rewarding experience. Area Links

 

Photo by Karl W Hoffman

Mark you calendars for  other Arivaca events and come back here for coverage.

Saturday November 5th 2011

The Day of the Dead and Annual Folklorico Festival and Parade, starting at 11:00 am

Saturday, November 19th

3rd Annual Grassland Fair at Buenos Aries National Wildlife Refuge

Exhibits, Demonstrations, Music, Crafts and Food, Talks and Walks.

Karl W Hoffman

Documentary Film Producer
Freelance Photojournalist
Multimedia Reporter
For information on photography exhibits and prints, lectures, interviews, photo usage, Border Tours and to order the documentary on DVD and view Living on the Border documentary trailer please visit: www.skullcreekmedia.com

 

 

 

 

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  • cjb1

    Many thank to Karl for portraying the positive side of Arivaca.  His article is a rare treat

    • http://www.livingontheborder.com Karl W Hoffman

      Thanks cpjb1, There a lot of good people along the border in towns like Arivaca who have been victimized by both the right and left.

  • Maisie

    I like the positive point of view.
    A copy editor will prevent jarring of misspelled words.

    • http://www.livingontheborder.com Karl W Hoffman

      The Tucson Citizen is the voice of the people. I never claimed to be a writer, I am a photographer/ videographer, so I do the best I can, if I had to worry about that there would be no blog at all.  Life isn’t perfect and neither are we. 

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