Discovering birds along the trails, learning about colorful species and socializing with other bird lovers will fill the weekend of October 8-9 at Oracle State Park for Environmental Education. Bird enthusiast Kathe Anderson begins the events with a 3:00 p.m. program on Saturday in the Kannally ranch house entitled “Temporary Custody of a Rainbow.” The…
October 2016
Palm Springs, California Tour planned for October
Bob Stuart Arizona Pathfinders, a nonprofit volunteer group of the Arizona Historical Society, is conducting a five-day tour on October 24-28, 2016 to Palm Springs, CA. Join us for an eventful tour to this region in southern California between the Mohave Desert and the Colorado Desert (a sub-division of the Sonora Desert). Highlights: Day one,…
Front Page, October 2016
Great deals at SBR Yard Sale
The SaddleBrooke Ranch yard sale will be October 22, 2016 from 7:00 a.m. to noon. Don’t forget to save the date and browse all the special deals of the neighborhood or take this chance to get rid of all those special “extras” you have sitting around your house. This year there is no sign-up; just…
October 2016
Smile as you shop
Emilie Siarkiewicz Did you know that your purchases on Amazon.com can benefit needy children in our neighboring communities? Amazon has a program called “AmazonSmile” whereby they will donate 0.5% of the price of your eligible AmazonSmile purchases to the charitable organization of your choice. AmazonSmile is the same Amazon you know: same products, same prices…
October 2016
The Humantarian perspective on refugees
The Santa Catalina Catholic Church Social Awareness Ministry invites you to join us to consider the humanitarian perspective of refugees that are fleeing persecution in their home country and looking for a better life. We are hosting a discussion forum called “Understanding the Plight of the Refugee” on November 6 from 12:30-2:30 p.m. in the…
October 2016
Joe Bourne opens Vista Fine Arts season
Donna Langwig Tucson favorite Joe Bourne will open the 2016-2017 season of Vista Fine Arts with “Remembering Mr. Cole,” a tribute to Nat King Cole. Joe, with his smooth vocal quality so reminiscent of Nat’s, will be joined by a trio of Sly Slypetsky/Piano, Matt Mitchell/Guitar and Scott Black/Bass. Please join us on Sunday afternoon,…
October 2016
Latest News From New Home Sales
Although in the midst of summer months, the new homes sales team at SaddleBrooke Ranch is doing great! In total for the month of August there were 13 new home buyers! In a Hurry? SaddleBrooke Ranch has seven Move-In Ready Homes for a fast and easy option for you to begin living the lifestyle you…
October 2016
SaddleBrooke Artisans fall Arts and Craft Fair
Eve Fly Fall is almost upon us, and that means all the art shows and fairs will begin. The SaddleBrooke Artisan Fair will be held Saturday, November 5. So save the date to see over 100 SaddleBrooke Artists show and sell their creations. Our show has been described as a show of Talent, Texture and…
October 2016
All play and no work at Labor Day Softball Tournament
Jonathan Green Three great softball games were played on a perfect and sunny Labor Day at the SaddleBrooke Senior Softball Association (SSSA) annual tournament, but the surprising star of the day was the amazing size of the crowd. Hundreds packed the SaddleBrooke Stadium for the games, the show, the food and drinks and the neighborhood…
October 2016
Taming the Shrubbery – Pruning Small Woody Plants
SaddleBrooke/SaddleBrooke Ranch Master Gardeners present Taming the Shrubbery – Pruning Small Woody Plants by Dr. Tanya Quist, Associate Professor, UA School of Plant Sciences on Thursday, October 20, 2016, at 1:00 p.m. in Mountainview Ballroom East Tanya Quist received a Ph.D. in plant physiology and molecular genetics from Purdue University’s Department of Horticulture and Landscape…