Ann Vernon Members of the Oracle Schools Foundation Spring Fling Gala Planning Committee met at the home of Ann and Nile Vernon to celebrate a very successful event that raised over $65,000 (with more money coming in) to help support kindergarten prep and related educational programs in the Mountain Vista School District in Oracle. The…
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…
Jerry Fay The Community Church at SaddleBrooke (CCSB) kicked off their annual soup can drive with a concert of gospel music by the Liberty Quartet. The Liberty Quartet is a nationally renowned gospel group whose mission is to spread the message of Christ through music. They played to a standing-room-only crowd at the DesertView Performing…
Drop off your unused prescription medications! Location: Pinal County Sheriff’s Substation, 63701 E. SaddleBrooke Blvd. in the SaddleBrooke Mini Mart March Schedule: Friday, March 14, from 10 a.m. to noon Tuesday, March 25, from 2 to 4 p.m. Requirements: Please, no liquids, syringes, creams, or sharp needles. • Pills must be in a sealed plastic…
Debbie McGeehan Every year Jerry and Cheryl Fay give of their time to raise money for the Salvation Army. They are members of the SaddleBrooke Tennis Club and active members of SaddleBrooke Community Church. How do they raise money? Jerry lines up volunteers to work a shift or more ringing the bell at the red…
Marcy Vernon Our various pet charities are always in need and are always thankful for your donations. Please consider dropping off any of the items listed below. Cash donations are also accepted and appreciated. The drop-off location is at the SaddleBrooke One bocce ball courts. It is the first Friday of every month. Remember, we…
Starry Starry Night Mary Jo Bellner Swartzberg It was a perfect clear and cool evening, very conducive for the Starry Starry Night stargazing event, which benefited the Oracle Schools Foundation (OSF) on Nov. 1. Chris Mobley and Terry Joyce, amateur astronomers and members of the SaddleBrooke Skygazers, collaborated in order to provide stargazing for more…
Marie Starjnski Catalina Mountain Elks Lodge #2915 “adopted” 20 kids through IMPACT of Southern Arizona, our local food bank, at Christmas time. We purchased toys, clothing, and art supplies for all, hoping to make their holiday season a lot merrier. This awesome project was made possible by the PERA and generous donations from our members.
Barbara Starrett SaddleBrooke Freethinkers are proud to have Tom Miller, PhD, speak on “Loss of Hope in Youth” on Sunday, Jan. 26. The meeting is held at the SaddleBrooke One clubhouse Vermillion Room, with a coffee social at 9:15 a.m., and the program begins at 9:45 a.m. Dr. Miller will discuss how some key demographic…
Barbara Starrett The Tri-Community Food Bank has a meals on wheels service. The agency provides food orders to qualified low-income or disabled seniors who reside in the service area of Oracle, San Manuel, Mammoth, and Aravaipa. Qualified applicants are determined by the Food Bank. Any aid offered is done in partnership with the U.S. Department…