Stuart Watkins When I heard about Produce on Wheels Without Waste, or POWWOW, I asked Dan Boring, a Vista United Methodist Church member, to give me more information. He explained that on the second Saturday of each month, seasonal produce that crosses the border at Nogales, Ariz., is donated to Borderlands. Borderlands then delivers the…
SBPRN Fashion Show & Luncheon November 29-30 This year, SaddleBrooke Pet Rescue Network’s (SBPRN) Fashion Show & Luncheon will take place on Wednesday, Nov. 29, and Thursday, Nov. 30. Calle Rose will be returning with her beautiful clothing and accessories. More details to follow. Fashion Show & Luncheon tickets will go on sale on Wednesday,…
Michael and Laurie Lien It is hard to believe that we are already more than halfway into the year and more than halfway into our yearly blood drives. So far this year, we are well ahead of units collected from last year. Our next blood drive is on Sept. 16 at the MountainView Ballroom from…
Catalina Mountain Elks Lodge 2815 had a month-long food drive focused on canned tomatoes. Elks Lodge members donated 323 pounds of product to the IMPACT of Southern Arizona Food Bank.
Pet Donation Drop-Off Program 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 on the first Friday of every…
Stuart Watkins What a joy to be on hand at the Tucson International Airport when a family fleeing the Russian invasion arrived safely in Tucson. Members from SaddleBrooke and Vista United Methodist Church greeted them with flags and a bouquet of sunflowers (the national flower of Ukraine). The smiles on their faces said it all.…
Oh, What a Night! Ann Vernon With a record-breaking 270 attendees, this year’s Oracle Schools Foundation Spring Fling Gala was a huge success! Great energy floated around the ballroom as people socialized and bid on silent auction items or signed up for fixed-price events. The live auction bidding was very spirited! A special thank you to…
How to Win Big and Benefit Senior Village Kelli Beasley Early raffle ticket sales are strong for the Senior Village benefit, and someone will win up to $3,500 ($500 guaranteed minimum). The drawing will take place at NRG Wealth Management’s Beach Bash at the Brooke on April 1 from 4 to 8 p.m. at the…
Annual Pet Food Drive: Helping Pets in Need Don’t miss SaddleBrooke Pet Rescue Network’s (SBPRN) Pet Food Drive on Wednesday, April 19, from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m., being held at the SaddleBrooke One parking lot near the bocce ball courts. This food drive benefits the Pets in Need Action League (P.I.N.A.L.), which provides temporary pet…
SBCO Home Tour Tickets Available March 6 Nancy McCluskey-Moore Want to see what other residents have done to their homes to improve traffic flow, expand storage options, create a space for guests, or simply modernize and beautify their surroundings? If so, the SaddleBrooke Community Outreach (SBCO) Home Tour is your ticket! The tour will focus…