Donna Thompson Shockingly, only about 31% of Pinal County third graders are reading at grade level. Yes, math buffs, that means that almost 70% of county third graders are not fluent, confident readers. Sadly, it’s almost the same situation across the state. But one county at a time—as my mom would wisely say. This is…
Diane Verkuylen-Murphy Friday, Oct. 23, 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The ARTwalk is a respected semi-annual event at SaddleBrooke Ranch (SBR). The Spring show drew visitors from the Greater Tucson Area and nearby communities. Twenty-five artists opened their home studios, and five art clubs showcased local SBR artists…
The SaddleBrooke Singers are gearing up for a joyful new season, and we invite all interested vocalists to join us any Sunday afternoon in September. Whether you’ve sung in choirs for years or simply love making music, you’ll be warmly welcomed the moment you arrive. The SaddleBrooke Singers began their fall season with our first…
Helen Avery Looking to break out of your routine and discover a new creative hobby? The SaddleBrooke Ceramics Club invites you to our Open House, Saturday, Oct. 3, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Our studio is located in the SaddleBrooke TWO Arts and Crafts Center, Quartz Room. Throughout the day, club members will demonstrate…
Dana Eckhardt Mark your calendar for the SaddleBrooke Health Fair to be held on Saturday, Oct. 17 from 9 a.m. to noon. The Health Fair generally draws about 1,000 attendees. We are looking for volunteers to assist with this event. We have multiple volunteer teams to assist vendors and attendees at the Fair. If you…
Irina Zlatogorova Author of Our Indigenous Native Americans, Winner of the Booky Award in the History Category History is often shaped by the stories we choose to tell, and just as importantly, by the stories that were left untold. In Our Indigenous Native Americans, Booky Award-winning author John Stuart Watkins invites readers to look beyond…