• The Town of Pinetop-Lakeside will be a sponsor of a non-competitive 5K walk to raise funds for Woodland Lake Park. This event will be held on Saturday, June 7, 2008 beginning at 8:00 a.m. at the Pinetop Lakes Golf and Country Club. The "Save Our Park" subcommittee of the Woodland Lake Park Acquisition Committee is organizing this fundraiser.

Regional attractions

White Mountain Trail System: Offers a variety of trail opportunities both scenic beauty and trail skill levels. It is a series of 11 loop trails on the Lakeside Ranger District. Several of the loop trails connect to each other. The system is designed for non-motorized travel: hiking, mountain bike, and equestrian use.

Fort Apache is located 4 miles southwest of Whitewater near Hwy 73. The fort features General Crook's headquarters and the Apache Cultural Center. (520) 338-4625.

Sunrise Park Resort: The resort, owned and operated by the White Mountain Apache Tribe, is Arizona's largest ski area and usually experiences about 250 to 300 inches of snow seasonally. Located in the heart of Arizona's White Mountains, about 215 miles northeast of Phoenix. The resort offers family ski packages, ski lessons and daycare, and miles of cross-country, mountain bike and equestrian trails. Details: www.sunriseskipark.com.

Hon-Dah Resort Casino: The resorts boasts 741 slot machines as well as table games, such as Blackjack and Poker. Details: www.hon-dah.com.

Annual events

August: Bluegrass Music Festival at the Hon-Dah Resort and Conference Center Fairgrounds (south of Pinetop-Lakeside). Bluegrass bands from Southwest, jam sessions, family entertainment, food, arts and crafts. Be sure and bring your lawn chairs and umbrellas. Tickets can be purchased in advance at the Pinetop-Lakeside Chamber of Commerce. Details: 928-367-4290 or 1-800-573-4031 for more information.

September: The Annual Fall Festival Arts & Crafts is a large arts and crafts show with over 150 artists in attendance. All arts and crafts must be handmade or handcrafted. Location: Mountain Meadow Recreation Complex on Woodland Road. Details: 1-800-573-4031.