The Douglas High School All Class Reunion is scheduled for October 10, 11 and 12.

The Douglas High School Alumni Association met last week to discuss ongoing plans for the All Class Reunion. The reunions, which usually occur every three years, have not been held since 1999. Present at the meeting were Alumni President Pete Alvarado, Vice President Rebecca Stowers, Secretary Gloria Leon, Treasurer Leslie Stimac and committee members

The reunion, the first one since 1999,  is attracting graduates from as far back as 1936. More than 200 former DHS graduates have already committed to the event.

“It’ll be a great place to see friends that you haven’t seen in a while -- visit with family that come from out of town and all-in-all have a fantastic time and make memories,” said Rebecca Stowers, Vice President of the Alumni Association.

The event kicks off on Friday, October 10, with registration at the Douglas Elks Lodge, located on 10th Street, from 1 to 6 p.m.

At 7 p.m., the different classes will meet for dinner as follows:

• Classes of the 1930s, 1940s and 1950s will gather at the Elks Lodge.

• Classes of the 1960s will meet at the American Legion on G Avenue  from 7 p.m. to Midnight for finger food and music of the 1960s.

• Classes of the 1970s and beyond will gather at the Bushmaster's Club from 7 p.,m. to midnight  for finger food and music of the 1970s.

During the weekend, the City of Douglas will also be holding its annual Two Flags Art Festival at Castro Park, which includes the Cochise County Cycling Classic.

Registration continues on Saturday, October 11, beginning at 9 a.m. at the Elks Lodge.

The All Alumni Golf Tournament will be held at the Douglas Municipal Golf Course, hosted by the City of Douglas. Tee time is at 8 a.m.

The old Phelps Dodge Mercantile will  serve as a welcome center. It will be open at 8 a.m. for coffee and sweets. While there, enjoy a historical display of baseball, aviation, Douglas High School, local military, border history and the future of Douglas and the local area.

Tours of the area will begin from the Welcome Center at 10 a.m. and will run every hour. The tours will have stops at the following locations:

• Church Square and Douglas Williams House, Douglas Art Gallery and Old Post Office.

• Two Flags Art Festival, Castro Park.

• Border Air Museum.

• Grand Theater.

• Douglas Veterans Memorial, Visitors Center and Old Train Depot (currently the Douglas Police station).

• Douglas Historic District.

Those interested can also tour Agua Prieta.

An all class dinner and dance will be held at Bushmasters Saturday evening. The event kicks of at 5:30 with cocktails. Dinner will be served at 6:30 p.m., catering by Irene Robles, and dancing from 8 p.m. to midnight. Menudo will be served at midnight.

Sunday begins with a Mass at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church at 8 a.m., offered by Fr. Arnold Noriega, Class of 1963.

A 10 a.m. brunch will be held at the Douglas Aquatic Center followed by tours of Douglas High School and Ray Borane Middle School, the former Douglas High School.

DHS DECA will be open so DHS items can be purchased.

The Two Flags Festival will continue through Sunday.

The Phelps Dodge Mercantile Welcome Center will remain open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. Refreshments will be served and tours will run from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Registration fee for the entire weekend is only $65.

One may register by calling Pete   Alvarado at 364-9446 or Rebecca Stowers at  364-5201 or writing to Douglas High School Alumni Association, 1001 D Avenue, Douglas, AZ  85607.