We love those little bottles of shampoo and lotions

Nancy McCluskey-Moore When you go on a trip, be sure to bring home those unopened bottles of shampoo, conditioner or lotion from your hotel stay and Kids’ Closet will put them to good use. Annually, in the spring and fall, Kids’ Closet provides school wardrobes to approximately 3300 needy children in our tri-county area. In…

Add 21st annual SBCO food drive to your calendar

Nancy McCluskey Moore and Camille Esterman On Saturday, March 23, SaddleBrooke Community Outreach (SBCO) volunteers will gather donations of food and money to support the Tri-Community Food Bank (TCFB) based in Mammoth. TCFB serves needy families living in Mammoth, San Manuel and Oracle. Our community’s donations help to provide monthly emergency food boxes to 338…

Social Awareness forum discusses refugee issues – February 24

The Social Awareness and Justice Ministry at Santa Catalina Catholic Church is presenting a forum called “Understanding the Plight of the Refugee and Undocumented Immigrants in America.” The forum will be held at the Santa Catalina Catholic Church parish hall at 14380 N Oracle Rd on February 24, from 1:00-3:00 p.m. The following speakers will…

Arizona Pathfinders plan trip to the MIM – April 6

Bob Stuart Arizona Pathfinders, a nonprofit volunteer group of the Arizona Historical Society, is conducting a one-day tour on Saturday, April 6, 2019, to the Musical Instrument Museum in Phoenix, AZ. Join us for an interesting musical adventure. Travel is by luxury coach; all fees and gratuities are included. Embark on a musical journey. Spend…

SBCO home tour set for April 7

Nancy McCluskey-Moore The SaddleBrooke Community Outreach (SBCO) home tour will be held from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, April 7, 2019. This fundraising event helps SBCO support a wide range of programs benefiting youngsters in nearby communities. This year’s tour will once again focus on remodeled homes in SaddleBrooke. You’ll see extensive as well…

Spotlight On Advertiser: DSA Vacations

Helena Bushroe Even for the most intrepid travelers, Africa may feel like it’s still another world away, but the truth is that, in our ever-shrinking world, it is becoming easier to experience the continent that conjures images of brave explorers trekking through the bush in search of majestic, larger than life animals. Airlines are opening…