Category: Generals

An Overflow Crowd for ‘In the Know on H2O’

Connie Kotke, SaddleBrooke Public Affairs Commission It’s clear that water is a hot topic for SaddleBrooke residents, as nearly every seat in the DesertView Performing Arts Center was filled for the March 3 presentation called “In the Know on H2O.” This program was hosted by the SaddleBrooke Public Affairs Commission, a cross-community group that works…

Murder and a Meal: SaddleBrooke Production a Big Hit

Al Weigel On the evenings of March 29, 30, and 31 and April 2, 3, and 4, SaddleBrooke residents were treated to a dinner theater production of Agatha Christie’s Witness for the Prosecution. A gripping murder trial, electric courthouse scenes, and superb acting all conspired to create six memorable nights of theater for SaddleBrooke patrons.…

April 21-28 Is International Dark Sky Week

Sam Miller The Southern Pinal County area is fortunate to have a reasonably dark nighttime sky to view the stars and other amazing objects. The Pinal County Board of Supervisors and other governments around the world have proclaimed April 21-28 as International Dark Sky Week in which communities worldwide celebrate the opportunity to view the…

Senior Village at SaddleBrooke – April 2025

April Is National Volunteer Appreciation Month Laura Anderson Thank you to all the Senior Village volunteers. Senior Village celebrated volunteers with a luncheon for 165 at the MountainView ballroom. Honored to give back to those who have given so much, Senior Village extends a heartfelt thank you to all 300 volunteers. Volunteering offers more than…

SaddleBrooke Pet Rescue Network – April 2025

Local Rescue Group Romayne Trudo Recently, SaddleBrooke Pet Rescue Network (SBPRN) received a very generous donation from Beth Fedor and Lynn Tofel Dent of Realty Executives, Give Back Team, GiveBackAZ.com. The funds were immediately distributed to Oracle Animal Rescue and Rehabilitation (OARR) so that they can continue their life-saving work within Pinal County and beyond.…

Adopt, Don’t Shop!

Mary Richling COVID and our stay-at-home status benefited our furry friends. Shelters all over the country emptied out as families welcomed new pets. Sadly, back to work, family upheavals, and lack of micro chipping and altering have resulted in shelters again bursting at the seams. Our county shelter, Pinal County Animal Care and Control (PCACC),…

Celebrating 35 Years of Library Service in SaddleBrooke

Janet Fabio, Director, SaddleBrooke Community Libraries This year we’re celebrating 35 years of library service in SaddleBrooke! Your SaddleBrooke Community Libraries are one system with three libraries, located in the DesertView building, the MountainView clubhouse, and the SaddleBrooke One clubhouse. Last year the libraries loaned out 47,152 items to SaddleBrooke residents. The library collections offer…

Spring Into Savings This April at the Golden Goose Thrift Shop!

Don’t miss out—Hop in before it’s gone! This April, join us where every purchase is a step toward a brighter future! Celebrate Easter and Earth Day with unbeatable discounts, and discover unique treasures that not only look good but do good. Our fantastic sales on unique clothing, charming furniture, delightful housewares, and vintage antiques await…

Creating Beauty, One Masterpiece at a Time

Diane Verkuylen-Murphy The artists at SaddleBrooke Ranch are excited about putting on our upcoming ARTwalk on Saturday and Sunday, April 26 and 27. We have spent weeks and months preparing unique and handcrafted pieces of art, using the secrets and colors of the earth to wow you. This is your opportunity to dress up your…

Tri-Community Food Bank – April 2025

Thank You, Epic Racers, for Your Donations to TCFB On Feb. 15-16 Epic Rides sponsored the 24 Hours in the Old Pueblo bike race in the Sonoran Desert. This race has been held for 25 years and is one of the largest 24-hour team relay and solo rider mountain bike events in the world. Each…