Do you remember the first book you got as a child? That special feeling knowing you could read it over and over again and not have to give it back to the library? Such a book is even more special to a child in a family where purchasing a book would be a luxury they…
Become a SBCO office volunteer Pat Andrea Looking for a local volunteering opportunity with flexible hours and a chance to meet new people? Working in the SaddleBrooke Community Outreach (SBCO) office might be the right choice for you. The SBCO office is located in Suite L (next door to the dental office) in the SaddleBrooke…
Widow or widowers may qualify for lower property taxes Stephanie Thomas Look at your 2018 Property Tax notice. You might be pleasantly surprised to learn that the assessed value of your house (ten percent of the value) could allow you a property tax exemption up to $3,965. Many SaddleBrooke residents bought or built their homes…
On Saturday, March 23, SaddleBrooke Community Outreach (SBCO) volunteers will gather donations of food and money to support the Tri-Community Food Bank (TCFB) based in Mammoth. TCFB serves needy families living in Mammoth, San Manuel and Oracle. Our community’s donations help to provide monthly emergency food boxes to 338 households (1,092 people). All monetary contributions…
Nancy McCluskey-Moore Fiscal year 2017-18 was very productive for SaddleBrooke Community Outreach (SBCO). Thanks to the hard work of our volunteers and the generosity of our donors, we were able to make a significant difference in the lives of many children and their families. Nan Nasser, SBCO Historian, has tabulated our achievements “by the numbers.”…
The Educational Enrichment sub-committee needs you Nancy McCluskey-Moore SaddleBrooke Community Outreach is “All About the Kids.” Our Educational Enrichment sub-committee is an important part of our efforts to provide learning opportunities for students within the Copper Corridor where the schools have been devastated financially by the closing of the local mines. In fiscal year 2017-18,…
On Saturday, December 15 and Sunday, December 16 at the DVPAC, we can promise that it is “beginning to look a lot like Christmas” and Tucson Dance Academy is making a habit of doing that in the SaddleBrooke community! Founded in 2008 by Tammy and Tom Booth, TDA has grown, not only with its number…
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’…
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…
Nancy Moore SaddleBrooke Community Outreach (SBCO) supports the robotics classes offered at the Coronado K-8 School in Catalina. For several years teacher Lauren Marlatt has led an elective class titled “Engineering and Robotics.” The class, offered to students in grades 6 and 7 who might be interested in robotics jobs in the future, involves programming…