Norma Gentry Summer at the Fox is abuzz with activity. Ticket sales are ongoing for the recently announced line-up of 50+ shows, hiring of staff that it takes to run the theatre, and a thorough maintenance program is under way to make sure the “Crown Jewel of Tucson” is picture-perfect on opening day August 19…
Linda Shannon-Hills The SBR Flu Vaccine Drive has been scheduled for Saturdays, Sept. 25 and Oct. 16, from 9:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. Desert Life Pharmacy has ordered vaccines for our community. An online registration has been set up by the Desert Life Pharmacy in 5-minute increments. Each person must register to receive the seasonal influenza (flu) vaccine.…
Joy Wegner It’s a noble goal to operate an animal shelter and think that every dog and every cat can be adopted into a loving, caring home. It’s a harsh reality that not every dog or cat that finds themselves lodged in an animal shelter is readily adoptable. The staff and volunteers at Pinal County…
Melanie Einbund The Institute for Judaic Services and Studies (IJSS) hopes that our members and friends are looking forward to the Jewish High Holy Days. We welcome Rabbi Laura Harari to our pulpit. The Rabbi has been preparing services that will be traditional and informative. Sarah Bolt will be returning as our cantorial soloist. We are…
Christopher Clark, Business Manager Donations pour in, customers flood the shop, volunteers work tirelessly to keep us afloat. Welcome to monsoon season at the Golden Goose Thrift Shop! Showers of lightning-hot, thunderously spectacular sales and promotions are yours to find at the Goose in August! Shopping at the Golden Goose always feels good! Good for…
Linda Shannon-Hills On July 10, the ballroom at the Ranch House was buzzing with donors and American Red Cross staff saving lives. The Red Cross set a goal to collect 64 units of blood, but with 85 donors, eight people donating “Power Reds” (red blood cells only), we collected 87 units, our highest so far. We want…
Christophe Valton, Donor Relations Manager At the Humane Society of Southern Arizona (HSSA), we treat our animals humanely and with dignity. We are also accountable to the community to ensure that adoptable pets are healthy, and of sound behavior. This allows them to find forever homes and become beloved family members. Occasionally, however, we are confronted…
Andrea Molberg In November, SaddleBrooke’s theatrical group Community Circle Players (CCP) will once again bring us six nights of live dinner theatre. The call for cast and crew members is official. CCP co-founder Susan Sterling and four other CCP directors—Carol Merlini, David Fuller, Tim Morsani (coordinating director), and Connie Ward—are eagerly looking for SaddleBrooke and…
Christopher Clark, Business Manager The Golden Goose Thrift Shop needs you to volunteer, donate, and shop. Volunteer orientation is held every Monday at 3 p.m. at the Golden Goose. To schedule a pickup of tax-deductible donations, call 520-825-9101. The Golden Goose is located at 15970 N. Oracle Road, in Catalina, and is open Tuesday through Saturday from…
Linda Harvey and Linda Shannon-Hills Please welcome the 21 newest homeowners to SaddleBrooke Ranch (SBR). Moving can be fun, but it can also be overwhelming—especially the part about unpacking. My advice is to take a break and meet the newcomer welcome volunteer who contacts you. The volunteer will invite you to attend a webinar specially…