Category: October 2019

Remembering

Camille Esterman September 11, 2001, is a date none of us will ever forget. On Wednesday morning, Sept. 11, two Ranchette Putters wore clothing to pay tribute to all of our county’s fallen heroes. Denise Sandoval’s jersey displayed the numbers 9 (front) and 11 (back), along with the printed missive “Remember Them.” Jacque Hendricks, the club’s president,…

Spooktoberfest kicks off an outstanding musical season

Barbara Drake On Sunday, Oct. 20, at 3 p.m., Oracle Piano Society Artistic Director Dr. Stephen Cook will kick off the 2019-20 Signature Series Season at the Oracle Center for the Arts with Spooktoberfest, a concert mashup of two favorite October traditions: Halloween and Oktoberfest. Cook revels in shaking up the traditional classical recital format with…

Honor our veterans and their families – October 21

Kay Lantow Honor our veterans and their families on Monday, Oct. 21, at 3 p.m. at the Ranch House Grill and Brewery Sol Ballroom. Kelly Laurich of the Tucson Veterans Administration will tell us how the Fisher House supports our Blue Star families while their wounded warrior receives treatment at the V.A. hospitals throughout the country. Tucson…

Dress A Girl Around the World Sew-a-Thon November 2

Margaret Thompson The Dress A Girl Around the World Sew-a-Thon will be held on Nov. 2, from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Oro Valley Church of the Nazarene, 500 W. Calle Concordia. Dress a Girl Around the World is a national organization that sews dresses for little girls living in poverty. Many of these little girls are…

From the New Home Sales Team

Lauren Winkowski SaddleBrooke Ranch has released its newest phase of home sites in neighborhood 16C. You’ll find an outstanding selection of lots to accommodate the Tradition and Premiere Home Series, including the popular Alora & Solstice plans. Receive a full homeowner experience by staying in a furnished luxury home for as little as $139 until…

Remember and honor veterans—one wreath at a time

Ed Davis The American Legion Auxiliary Oro Valley Unit 132 is proud to support Wreaths Across America, a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization with a mission to remember and honor those who have served our nation in uniform. By offering wreath sponsorships to the public, Wreaths Across America hopes that one day every veteran’s interment site will…

Come celebrate the 100th anniversary of the American Legion

Ed Davis Help us to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the American Legion The American Legion Oro Valley Post 132 family is proud to sponsor a celebration for the 100th anniversary of the American Legion. Everyone is invited, not just veterans. Admission is free, so join us for music, demonstrations, food, prizes, safety tips, children’s activities,…

Training course – November 7

Carol Crawford The Master Gardener training course will once again be offered to all Pinal County residents. It will be held at SaddleBrooke on Thursdays from 8 a.m. to noon beginning Nov. 7 through Feb. 13, 2020. This is an intensive 13-week lecture series given by local Master Gardeners, with guest lecturers from the University of Arizona…