The Association of School Business Officials International (ASBO) is pleased to award Oracle Elementary School District No. 2 the Certificate of Excellence in Financial Reporting (COE). ASBO International’s COE recognizes districts that have met the program’s high standards for financial reporting and transparency. The school district earned the Certificate of Excellence for its Annual Comprehensive…
August 2024, Generals
We’re Baaaaack and Looking for Vendors
Brenda Huff, Event Coordinator The Santa Catalina Catholic Church’s Bountiful Bazaar will be held Saturday, Nov. 9. The craft and gift fair takes place 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. For complete information or to request a Vendor Registration Form, please call or email me at the contacts listed below or stop by the church office.…
August 2024, Generals
SaddleBrooke’s Renaissance Woman?
Al Weigel Many bright and accomplished individuals live in this community. However, one person, Patty Gregory-Burke, who belongs to SaddleBrooke Community Circle Player’s (CCP), exemplifies these qualities at a level few can match. Originally from Rochester, N.Y., Patty and her husband Jim moved to SaddleBrooke in 2006. This was after a combined 23 years in…
August 2024, Generals
Fundraiser Events
Sandy Jessop October is always a busy month here at the Ranch, and this year will be no different. In just one weekend we have three fundraising events—all which are worthy of your time and participation! Oct. 25 (PM)—SBR Cancer Support Group’s 5th Annual Community Golf Cart Ride. Free registration is at pages.lls.org/ltn/az/TucsonL24/sbr to join…
August 2024, Generals
Save the Dates! The Fall ARTwalk Is Coming in November
Mark your calendar now for the fall SaddleBrooke Ranch ARTwalk Studio Tour, which will be held Friday Nov. 1 and Saturday, Nov. 2.
August 2024, Generals
SaddleBrooke Ranch Blood Drive: Saturday, August 3 at The Ranch House
Join us Saturday, Aug. 3 between 7 a.m. and 1 p.m. at The Ranch House, Sol Ballroom for the American Red Cross Blood Drive. The Ranch House is located at 31143 S. Amenity Dr. To make an appointment or learn more, please visit the redcrossblood.org website, download the American Red Cross Donor App, or call…
August 2024, Generals
Nature’s Way: The Spectacular Perseid Meteor Shower
Ben Eisenstein One of the most exciting events in the August night sky is the Perseid meteor shower. You don’t need a telescope to see this event. The shower is an annual event and will be rich and steady from early August through the peak. The best viewing will be the days around the peak,…
July 2024, Front Page
Golder Ranch Fire District Breaks Ground on the New SaddleBrooke Ranch Station
Linda Shannon-Hills The wait is over! Breaking ground at last! After approval on the 2019 bond issue for a fully equipped fire station to support SaddleBrooke Ranch, the groundbreaking was held on June 4 for the future home of Golder Ranch Fire station 378. For the last 11 years, the Golder Ranch Fire Station was…
July 2024, Front Page
SBRMGA Hosts Thrilling Ryder Cup Tournament
Jack Dyck, Tony Salerno, Andy Bolland The greens were alive with excitement as the SaddleBrooke Ranch Men’s Golf Association (SBRMGA) recently hosted its annual Ryder Cup tournament, a thrilling three-day event that had golfers engaged in fierce competition on May 15, 16, and 23. With a total of 102 players, evenly split between 51 golfers…
July 2024, Front Page
What Is POP Tennis?
Deb McGiboney In POP Tennis, the court is a little smaller, the ball a little slower, the racquet a little shorter—which makes this sport the perfect combination for FUN! POP Tennis is a great starter sport for beginners of all ages, an easy way for social tennis players to switch up their routine, or an…