Get rid of those useless paper files and outdated electronics by bringing them to a Shredding and Recycling Event on Saturday, November 3 from 9:00 a.m. to noon (or until the truck is full). The event, hosted by Long Realty – Golder Ranch, SaddleBrooke Community Outreach and the Beacon Foundation will be held at…
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Generals, October 2018
SaddleBrooke Community Outreach Happenings
New clothing helps build kids’ self esteem Nancy McCluskey-Moore and Camille Esterman For the past 22 years Kids’ Closet has been providing children with new school clothing to raise their self-esteem and encourage school attendance. Twice each school year, in the fall and spring, thousands of students from nearby rural communities arrive at the Kids’…
Front Page, October 2018
Annual Skin Cancer Research Fundraiser set for November 17
TJ Duffy Skin cancer is by far the most common type of cancer. Current estimates are that one in five Americans will develop skin cancer in their lifetime. It is estimated that approximately 9,500 people in the U.S. are diagnosed with skin cancer every day. Research estimates that non-melanoma skin cancer (NMSC), including basal cell…
Generals, September 2018
Volunteer! It’s good for you and those you help
Nancy McCluskey-Moore Nonprofits rely on volunteer labor to deliver goods and services to those in need. Donating your time and talent clearly helps those who receive assistance from a food bank, educational program or other not-for-profit organization. But did you know that you also benefit from being a volunteer? Various studies have found that…
Generals, September 2018
SaddleBrooke Pet Rescue
The SaddleBrooke Pet Rescue Network works with Pima Animal Care Center, Pinal Animal Care Center and several rescue groups of homeless pets. We also provide financial support for the medical needs of the pets to get them healthy and adopted. Taking these animals to a veterinarian to get them checked over and see if they…
Front Page, September 2018
Register now for SBCO Walkathon
Nancy Moore The 22nd annual SaddleBrooke Community Outreach (SBCO) Walkathon will be held on Saturday, October 27. Plan now to participate and enhance the lives of many children in nearby communities. The event raises funds for SBCO’s many programs, including Kids’ Closet, Teen Closet, educational opportunities and food donations to the Tri-Community Food Bank. The…
Generals, September 2018
Meet the girls of Little Hooves and Big Hearts
Sue Robisch Lillie, Dolly, Daisy, Mae, Savannah, Leanne. Who are they? What makes them special? They are miniature horses and they are special because they are specially trained to make a difference in the life of a child with special needs. How can that be? Well, when such a child is introduced to a “mini”…
Generals, August 2018
Help our local veterans in need
Ed Davis The award winning American Legion Oro Valley Post 132 is sponsoring its annual charity golf tournament August 25 at The Views in Sun City. One hundred percent of the proceeds are to provide care and assistance to local homeless and “at risk” veterans and to the families of deployed Arizona National Guard…
Clubs & Classes, July 2018
Help our local veterans
Ed Davis The award winning American Legion Oro Valley Post 132 is sponsoring its annual charity golf tournament August 25 at The Views in Sun City. One hundred percent of the proceeds are to provide care and assistance to local homeless and at risk veterans and to the families of the deployed soldiers of…
Generals, July 2018
SaddleBrooke Community Outreach Happenings
SBCO-sponsored tutors improve high school math competency Nancy McCluskey-Moore For 20 years SaddleBrooke resident Robert Springer has been organizing math tutoring programs for local students. The program he started at Coronado School in Catalina, known as MathPLUS+, involves approximately 40 volunteer tutors working with students in grades three through eight. Currently, he is coordinating instruction…