Punch Howarth Linus Lerner might possibly wear his Mandarin jacket to conduct the Southern Arizona Symphony Orchestra’s concert in January. This program will initiate the 2018 trio of concerts with programs in March and April to follow. The January concert will be a Chinese New Year celebration with the addition of numerous Sino musicians, some…
Leslie Rocco The Network enters our seventh year as a recognized force in Tucson rescue. Since inception, we re-homed 860 plus animals, donated $128,600 and volunteered 25,220 hours. SaddleBrooke’s power to impact local rescue is extraordinary as we send 100% of donations and fundraiser income to help homeless pets. Without support for vet costs, saving…
Mary Baglien The twentieth annual MountainView Women’s Collegiate Golf Tournament will take place Friday, March 23 through March 25, 2018. Kansas State and Missouri will once again be hosting the tournament. The 15-team field includes the following schools: Central Arkansas, Colorado State, Illinois, K-State, Kansas, Middle Tennessee, Missouri, Missouri State, Nebraska, New Mexico State,…
Oracle School District is working hard to stop bullying Dennis Blauser, School Superintendent The students and staff in the Oracle School District have committed themselves to stopping bullying and making sure that every child has the opportunity to learn in a safe and positive environment. While bullying in schools and the workplace has always existed…
Home Tour is around the corner Nancy McCluskey-Moore The annual SaddleBrooke Community Outreach (SBCO) home tour will be held from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, March 11. This fundraising event helps SBCO support an ever-expanding group of programs benefiting youngsters in nearby communities. This year’s tour will focus on remodeled homes in SaddleBrooke. It’s…
Susan Knox Wilson, PebbleCreek Gun Club Communications Team The eighth annual Robson Trap Trials will be held on Friday, March 23, 2018, at Casa Grande Trap and Skeet. All shooters, experienced and novice, are encouraged to enjoy the fun and camaraderie of this prestigious and unique event. Last year shooters from six Robson communities participated:…
Karen Schickedanz SaddleBrooke Delta Gamma alumnae are once again selling geraniums to benefit local charities. But this year the blooms promise to be bigger, better and even more beautiful. While the 10-inch hanging baskets got rave reviews last year, this year’s baskets will be 12 inches in diameter in three colors: Dark Red, Hot…
Rindy Charllis Imagine getting a call at 4:00 p.m. – your grandchildren or grandnephews have been removed from their home. The Department of Child Safety caseworker wants to know if you can take them. If no, they will need to go to the DCS intake shelter. What do you do? Who can you call for…
More than 30 SaddleBrooke artists will display works for sale at the SaddleBrooke Fine Arts Guild’s spring show, February 16 and 17, set for the MountainView Ballroom. All activities are open to the public. If you go: Friday, February 16, 4:00 to 7:30 p.m., MountainView Ballroom. Doors open at 4:00 p.m. for artists’ reception and…
Rob Simms If you are new to hiking in Arizona or have not hiked recently, you may want to learn about hiking in the Sonoran Desert from our experienced SaddleBrooke Hiking Club Guides. If so, you are invited to attend a Hiking Orientation Presentation at 2:00 p.m., January 31, in the MountainView Ballroom (west side). Among…