On Jan. 19, Oro Valley Police Department (OVPD) Sgt. Nate Vera received the Law Enforcement Officer of the Year award from the American Legion Oro Valley Post 132. Post Commander Dan McGregor presented Sgt. Vera with the award during the Post’s general membership meeting. The award is presented annually to a member of law enforcement who has…
Connie Kotke, Publicity Chair Join your friends and neighbors at the annual Fine Arts Show sponsored by the SaddleBrooke Fine Arts Guild. The fun begins on Friday, Feb. 17, with a cash bar cocktail reception from 4 to 7 p.m. in the MountainView clubhouse. The show is also open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.…
Vicki Ray The PebbleCreek Gun Club in Goodyear, Ariz., is this year’s host for the 12th annual trap shooting competition, called the Robson Trap Trials. Trap shooters from any Robson community in Arizona may participate in the event, which takes place Friday, March 24, at Casa Grande Trap and Skeet. Each person will shoot three…
Ken Siarkiewicz The Health Fair Planning Committee seeks a volunteer to serve as Publicity Coordinator on the committee. This person sends monthly news releases to the SaddleBrooke newspapers and assists in informing residents about the annual Health Fair. Writing articles and submitting them to the newspapers can be done from home and takes approximately four…
We are a group of SaddleBrooke residents who get together on Thursday mornings to enjoy singing together. The Chorale is a unison chorus. You don’t have to audition, read music, or learn harmonies (but if you know one, sing it!). Our songbook consists of lyrics from folk songs, musical theater, 20th century standards, and more.…
Something wonderful happens when you become a member of the “Goose Gang.” Our volunteers have more fun! They tend to be healthier and consistently report being happier after becoming part of the Golden Goose Thrift Shop family. Young, old, working, retired … it doesn’t matter. Volunteering is good for everyone. It’s a great way to…
Ann Vernon Mark Saturday, March 11, on your calendar now! You won’t want to miss the Oracle Schools Foundation (OSF) Spring Fling Gala/Auction because: 1. You believe that early childhood education is the key to success later in life. 2. You agree with the OSF’s commitment to support preschool and other educational programs at the…
Laurie Foster and Sheilah Britton, Pinal County Master Gardeners * Demo Day at SaddleBrooke Ranch Community Garden will be held Wednesday, March 8, from 1 to 3 p.m. Join us at the SaddleBrooke Ranch Community Garden for demonstrations in working gardens, including amending soil, irrigation, planting spring vegetables, planting from seeds, when and how to…
Linda Lyon Friends of Pinal Animal Shelter and Rescues is a 501(c)(3) that assists Pinal County Animal Care and Control (PCACC) and their supporting rescue organizations by funding lifesaving veterinary care, training, and supplies necessary to enhance quality of life and adoptability. Established in early 2020 by SaddleBrooke resident Mera Laureys, Friends of Pinal (FoP)…
Join the Santa Catalina Catholic Church Mental Health Ministry for its March Mental Health Focus: “Exploring the Role of Spirituality in Grief,” presented by Judy Rossman, a parishioner, Stephen Leader, and facilitator in Griefshare at Santa Catalina Catholic Church. Everyone grieves differently. We will discuss how the experience of grief challenges our faith and its…