Nan Nasser When Mountain Shadows Presbyterian Church erected its present buildings in 2003 at 14240 N. Oracle in Catalina, they were designed to be easily accessible to anyone with a mobility disability. The parking area has plenty of handicapped spots; ramps make getting to the sanctuary rather easy, water fountains are at various heights and…
Unit 6 Ed Sand Unit 6 held its third annual Mailbox Decorating Contest with judging taking place on Saturday, December 13. The contest is divided into four categories: most sacred or religious, most novel, most beautiful and most seasonal. The judging is done by local artist Judy Robbins. The cocktail and appetizer party to announce…
Punch Howarth February marks the return of the Southern Arizona Symphony Orchestra conducted by Linus Lerner in an impressive program of 19th Century masterworks. The concert opens with Franz von Suppe’s Overture to his Operetta Light Cavalry. The work opens with a grand fanfare of brass and is followed by four interesting themes including the…
Delta Gammas in SaddleBrooke are again selling geraniums to benefit Service for Sight philanthropies in Tucson. The arrival date in SaddleBrooke of these beautiful plants is February 13, 2015. Six inch pots are still $7.50 each or three for $22. The eight colors are red, white, mosaic red, tango orange, salmon, violet, mosaic purple and…
Louise Grabell How does my garden grow? Well, it’s not! I am not a winter gardener. At this point in time, I need a break! However, some crops and flowers do well in winter if you are full of vim and vigor, unlike me. Lettuce and herbs like cooler temps (but not freezing). Snapdragons and…
Donna Langwig Vista Fine Arts is thrilled to host the Tempe Symphonic Wind Ensemble for their third concert in Tucson. The date is Sunday, January 25, 2015, at 3:00 p.m. and the place is Vista de la Montaña United Methodist Church, 3001 Miravista Lane in Catalina (on the west side of Oracle Road, 3.7 miles…