Category: May 2023

University of Arizona Grad Student Wins P.E.O. Scholarship

Zoë Wilbur, a graduate student in planetary science at the University of Arizona, has been named a winner of the P.E.O. Scholar Award for the next academic year. The award, a $20,000 scholarship, is given each year by the women’s philanthropic organization to students who are making significant contributions to their field of study. Wilbur’s…

Foster Care Review Board Needs Volunteers

The Foster Care Review Board (FCRB), a program within the Dependent Children’s Services Division of the Arizona Supreme Court, is seeking volunteers. Statewide, the FCRB has about 108 boards and a little over 500 volunteer positions filled by dedicated board members who have a desire to advocate on behalf of children in Arizona’s foster care…

Health Fair Seeking Publicity Coordinator

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…

Food Drive

Frank Shipton Fifteen members of the SaddleBrooke Sunrise Rotary Club participated in the annual SaddleBrooke Food Drive 2023. More than 18,000 pounds of food and $103,000 in cash were collected—and still counting.

What’s Happening at Our Sheriff’s Office?

Our Sheriff’s office sits quietly among the buildings across from our SaddleBrooke gas station. In agreement with the county and the Sheriff’s office, our volunteers have been allowed to collect pills for disposal there, providing a valuable service to the community. Twice monthly, lovely ladies sit patiently awaiting visits from you. If you’ve found expired…

The Purpose of the SBHOA2 Rules and Regulations Committee

Michael Leesley, SBHOA2 Rules and Regulations Committee The Rules and Regulations Committee is a standing committee established by the Board of Directors (BoD) for the purpose of writing new rules and revising existing ones whenever it becomes necessary to address our community’s ever-changing circumstances. The goal is to work to ensure that all rules and…

Volunteer Opportunity

The Oracle Public Library is in need of several volunteers to help keep the library open for the citizens of Oracle. If you can spare three hours per week, the library is looking for you! Training will be provided. Stop by at 565 E. American Avenue and pick up an application, or call 520-896-2121.

What’s Buggin’ Your Garden?

Marilyn Kline, Pinal County Master Gardener Your SaddleBrooke/SaddleBrooke Ranch Master Gardeners are pleased to invite you to attend a Zoom webinar presentation with Shaku Nair, Ph.D., on Wednesday, May 10, at 1 p.m. Dr Nair will give a presentation on “What’s Buggin’ Your Garden?” Dr. Nair is an entomologist by passion and profession and a…

Summer Newspaper Mailing Update

Attention Snowbirds: Due to the increased cost of postage, we can no longer forward your newspaper if you have a summer residence outside of the community. We invite you to keep up with your friends and neighbors online at saddlebrookeprogress.com, or we offer a subscription service of $15 for 6 months or $30 for a…