Susie Simmons, Director of Los Ninos del Valle Preschool at La Posada in Green Valley, explains how children and seniors intermingle to benefit both. Simmons also tells us how the preschool makes learning fun while keeping parents apprised of the students' progress on a daily basis.

On this episode of Around the Cracker Barrel, we talk to Lorelin Ahumada, Amado Youth Center Drug Prevention Program Coordinator, and Ed Dunin-Wasowicz, Chairman of the Amado Chili Cook-off. Ed is also with D.W./McGarrity Advertising for Social Change.

We talk to Paul Fitch, Vice President of Training for the Greater Green Valley Community Emergency Response Team. Paul will walk you through the steps you need to take before an emergency happens.

La Posada at Green Valley Senior Vice President Paul Loomans and Posada Java Manager Holly Doyle fill us in on six concerts scheduled for Friday nights.

Santos Yescas, Resource Center Manager for the Community Food Bank in Green Valley and Amado, stops by the KGVY Studios to tell us how you can be involved in the annual Hunger Walk on September 10 at the Historical Canoa Ranch.

Commander Bruce Distler from American Legion Post 131 stops by the KGVY Studios to explain all the ways that the post is giving back to the community.

Phillip Noble is the new president of the Rotary Club of Green Valley. He tells us all about the fund-raisers being planned for later this year and into next year. These fund-raisers will go to worthy causes, which Phillip will explain. He also touches on Rotary's mission to eradicate polio, which has taken on even greater significance after a recent polio diagnosis in the United States.

La Posada at Green Valley Marketing Manager Cindy Barbee and Vensel Treasure Shoppe Manager Ellie Barber tell us all about the shop, how you can sell home furnishings there and how artists can sell their works of art there in a new gift shop.

In this episode of Around the Cracker Barrel, you'll learn everything there is to know about The Animal League of Green Valley. Right now the Animal League is brimming with dogs and cats just waiting for their forever homes.

Mobile Meals of Southern Arizona is evolving to help even more people. CEO Robert Jensen explains the ways in which you can help and be helped.