The Show Low Chamber of Commerce will be hosting its annual Chocolate Auction & Mixer on Feb. 5, 2010 at the Torreon Golf Course Clubhouse. $15 per person buys an evening of appetizers, desserts a no-host bar and both live and silent auctions. This has been a popular event in the past and 2010 promises to be no exception.

Find out more on the Show Low Chamber of Commerce website.

In addition to Show Low, the White Mountains area of Arizona includes the communities of Snowflake, Pinetop-Lakeside, Springerville, Eagar, St. Johns, Taylor and Heber-Overgaard. A wealth of winter recreational opportunities are available in the Arizona White Mountains, including skiing, snowboarding, sledding and tubing. Quaint towns provide shopping venues for antiques and Native American crafts.

For history buffs, there is the Trail of Many Tracks historic driving trail. In Springerville, the Casa Malpais Ruins date back to the 13th century and are considered to be one of the finest archaeological sites in the Southwest. These are just two examples of the historic locations to be visited in the White Mountains.

For a touch of big-city excitement, casino gaming and entertainment are also nearby. For more information, visit the White Mountains website.

It’s the season for skiing in the White Mountains near Show Low. Sunrise Park Resort is the premier ski resort in the area, located 35 miles from Show Low and close to the New Mexico border. Sunrise Park Resort is a year round vacation destination that becomes a snowy wonderland in winter. Operated by the White Mountain Apache Tribe, the resort is built near 3 mountains and features 65 ski runs. Skiers of all levels will find excitement on the slopes of Sunrise Park Resort and the Hon-Dah Resort Casino is close by for off-the-slopes entertainment.

On Saturday, Nov. 7, the Christmas tree that will adorn the nation’s Capitol will be cut from the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest near Alpine, Arizona. The location of this year’s 85-foot blue spruce will remain a well-kept secret until Saturday at 9:30 a.m., when the Apache Crown Dancers will celebrate the felling of the tree. The tree will be harnessed for transport and begin a 10-day trip through Arizona, stopping in Show Low on Tuesday, Nov. 10. There will be festivities throughout Show Low to honor of the tree. For more information, see the Show Low website and the Capitol Christmas Tree website.

Each year, the Capitol Christmas tree is brought to Washington, D.C. from a different state. 2009 is the first year that the Capitol tree will originate in Arizona. The tree will arrive in the Capitol in early December and be erected in front of the Capitol building.

Lake of the Woods is a family-run resort that features over two dozen individual cabins situated around a picturesque private lake. Many of the cabins date back to the 1930s, though there are also some new cabins available. Fishing is available at Lake of the Woods, with the 12-acre lake is stocked several times in the spring and fall with rainbow trout and row boat rentals available. The resort is in Lakeside, Arizona, just a few miles from Show Low. Winter sports are also available in the nearby White Mountains. If you’re looking for a rustic alternative to the usual motels, try renting a cabin at the Lake of the Woods Resort.

Snowflake, Arizona is located just a few miles from Show Low. It has an affordable 17-hole municipal golf course adjacent to the Snowflake LDS Temple. The Snowflake Community Golf Course features 2 courses, a driving range, putting green and cart rentals. Resident Golf Pro Steve Schneider provides individual and group lessons, and a pro shop and snack bar are also located at the course. Year-round programs and tournaments make Snowflake Community Golf Course a focal point of the town of Snowflake and surrounding area.

Show Low is a great place to visit throughout the year. There are year-round recreation activities to be found, along with many points of interest to visit. Just outside of Show Low is the Apache Sitgreaves National Forest, which offers relief from the heat in summer and a snow-covered paradise in winter. Spectacular vistas can be view from the Mogollon Rim. Fishing, camping and hiking are available in the summer, and there are opportunities for skiing, snowmobiling, snowshoeing and ice fishing in the winter. The Apache Sitgreaves National forest consists of over 2 million acres, including 200,000 acres

For visitors to the Show Low area, the Fools Hollow Lake Recreation Area offers 850 acres which includes a lake and sites for recreation vehicles, campers and tents. Located at an elevation of 6300 feet, the recreation area offers all of the beauty of the White Mountains. Show Low Creek feeds into Fools Hollow Lake, providing a natural feeding ground for wildlife and an abundance of fish species. Fishing opportunities are abundant at Fools Hollow Lake. Swimming and boating are also popular activities at the lake.

Located about 3 1/2 hours from Show Low, Sedona is a popular destination because of its scenic Red Rocks, which provide an awe-inspiring backdrop at the Sedona Golf Resort. Playing golf at the Sedona Golf Resort is considered by many to be one of the highlights in the life of an avid golfer. Each of the 18 holes of this 6646 yard course provides its own unique adventure. The Sedona Golf Resort has been rated with four stars by Golf Digest magazine. There are many outstanding accommodations in the area, including the Hilton Sedona Resort. Visit the Sedona Golf Resort website for more details.

Show Low Days is coming up this weekend (June 5-7). This is the biggest annual event in Show Low, consisting of a double header of events: the Still Cruizin Car Show and the Arts and Crafts Fair. These events will take place at Show Low City Park, located at the corner of U.S. 60 and state Route 260.

On June 6, you can start the day with the Fly-In Pancake Breakfast at Show Low Regional Airport. Breakfast is $5 for adults, $3 for kids under age 12, and everyone in a military uniform gets a free breakfast.

Another highlight of the weekend is the 12th annual Pow Wow in the Pines at the Hon-Dah Festival Grounds. You can see dancers and drum groups compete for over $33,000 in prize money.

The White Mountains are definitely the place to be this weekend! Whether you’re just passing through or Show Low is your weekend destination, be sure to check out all of the fun at Show Low Days.