Around the Cracker Barrel

The Salvation Army of Green Valley is preparing for another busy summer of serving local families, with two important back-to-school events designed to help students start the school year with confidence. On this week's Around the Cracker Barrel, host Guy Atchley welcomed Salvation Army Service Coordinator Tamara Riemath and Advisory Council member and President of the Green Valley Sahuarita...

The Sahuarita Mustang Marching Band is preparing for a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity as they travel to Philadelphia to participate in the Salute to Independence Parade celebrating America's 250th Anniversary. On this week's Around the Cracker Barrel, Guy Atchley speaks with Director of Instrumental Music Ben Garland, Music Booster Lara Ludwick, and Drum Major-elect Durham Curtis about the band's...

This week on Around the Cracker Barrel, host Guy Atchley sits down with The Salvation Army Tucson City Coordinator Andres Espinoza for an inspiring conversation about the organization’s growing impact across Southern Arizona. The discussion begins with the history behind National Donut Day and the legacy of the “Donut Lassies” who served soldiers during World War I, while also highlighting this...

This week on Around the Cracker Barrel, host Guy Atchley explores the inspiring English as a Second Language (ESL) program at La Posada at Green Valley, a unique initiative that helps employees build confidence, strengthen communication skills, and create deeper connections within the community. Guests Sylvia Valdez from Human Resources, Resident Tutor Carol Wilking, and maintenance employee...

This week on Around the Cracker Barrel, host Guy Atchley welcomed Deputy Chief Joe O’Brien from the Santa Rita Fire District for an important discussion on wildfire preparedness, monsoon safety, and the many ways the department serves the Green Valley community. As May marks National Wildfire Awareness Month, O’Brien emphasized the importance of defensible space around homes, especially in areas...

This week on Around the Cracker Barrel, host Guy Atchley sits down with Monica Gonzalez from the Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona to talk about the upcoming Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive taking place Saturday, May 9.Monica explains how Southern Arizona residents can help simply by leaving non-perishable food donations by their mailbox for local letter carriers to collect. The conversation...

This week on Around the Cracker Barrel, Guy Atchley welcomes Cassie Burruel from the University of Arizona Cooperative Extension for an insightful conversation on gardening in Southern Arizona’s unique desert climate.With nearly three decades of experience, Cassie shares how the Cooperative Extension has been helping communities for over 100 years—offering everything from gardening advice to...

This week on Around the Cracker Barrel, Guy Atchley sits down with Jodi Condit, President and CEO of La Posada Communities, to discuss an exciting new addition to the campus—a Cultural Arts and Crafts Building designed to support the growing community of resident artists.With more than 80 active artists already on campus, the new facility will feature dedicated spaces for painting, pottery...

On this week’s Around the Cracker Barrel, host Guy Atchley welcomes John Martin, President of the Performing Arts Guild at Quail Creek, and Dodie Martin, the organization’s Publicity Chair, to spotlight their upcoming production of Farce of Nature. This lively, fast-paced comedy follows a struggling fishing lodge caught in a whirlwind of outrageous characters, mistaken identities, and hilariously...

This week on Around the Cracker Barrel, host Guy Atchley delivers a truly spontaneous and delightful conversation with Irene Miller—a 93-year-young resident of La Posada at Green Valley whose energy, creativity, and outlook on life are nothing short of inspiring.What began as a last-minute guest change turns into a heartfelt and fascinating look at Irene’s journey—from growing up in the Bronx, to...