Nature’s Way: The Paton Center for Hummingbirds, a Must Visit

Jim Hoagland Tucson Audubon’s Paton Center for Hummingbirds is aptly named, with 16 different species of hummingbirds observed in its environment. It was the vision of Wally and Marion Paton, who opened their backyard to the birding community shortly after moving there in 1973. Following their passing, the Tucson Audubon Society, through generous support from the…

Elks Lodge 2815 Gives $400 Worth of Supplies to School

Jim Beregi On Aug. 24, the Catalina Mountain Elks Lodge 2815 gave the Coronado K-8 School Nurses Office $400 worth of bottled water, snacks, and liquid IV supplies. The Past Exalted Rulers (PER) Association of the lodge made the donation. The donation was made at the Coronado K-8 School in Catalina.

To 5784—Happy New Year and a SaddleBrooke Community Event with Rabbi Seltzer!

The Institute of Judaic Services and Studies (IJSS) greeted the New Year by welcoming congregants, clergy, and guests. A SaddleBrooke community event: All residents of SaddleBrooke are welcome to hear Rabbi Seltzer speak to “Who Did What to Whom in the Garden of Eden? Does It Matter? Jewish, Christian, Muslim Views of Adam, Eve, and the Serpent.” This…

Bocce Club Supports OARR

The SaddleBrooke Ranch Bocce Club held a fundraising charity event sponsoring Oracle Animal Rescue & Rehabilitation (OARR) on Sept. 9. Even though the weather was hot, 14 teams played multiple games to benefit OARR. In the end, Great Balls of Fire came out on top in the advanced category, and Ready to Roll won the…

Up and Coming at the Food Bank

Rosemary Douglas The Tri-Community Food Bank (TCFB) will be a busy place for the next few months. Our wonderful volunteers will run holiday programs and assist with other special projects. October: Emergency-type, non-washable, single-use blankets will be distributed from our lobby during the month of October. Some of our clients are challenged with housing issues such…