The first camp of the Girl Scouts of Southern Arizona camp season, Camp Fury, in its 14th year, is a one-of-a-kind adventure that Girl Scouts from all over Southern Arizona, and some from other states, attended in the first week of June. In this five-day, four-night experience, campers joined the ranks of law enforcement and firefighters to learn...
“The Secret” by Rhonda Byrne swept across the globe, beguiling readers with its promise of unveiling the magical power of the Law of Attraction, and the ability to manifest your deepest desires. It gained some serious traction due to its clever team of marketers, Byrne herself, and the trust, or vulnerability, of people looking for a...
At about 11:30 on Wednesday, May 18, Jeremy Vega’s Cienega High School choir class was invaded…by members of the Vail Performing Arts Society (VPAS) and the Vail Chorale. They were armed with an oversized check in the amount of $2,000, which they presented to the delighted class to use for whatever they decide on. VPAS President, Julie Dawson...
Have you ever wished you could wipe the slate of the current “you” clean, and explore who you really are? Unbound from the roles we’ve been given, trained to do, or taken on because we just didn’t know what road to take, we can discover the true essence each of us was born with. Maybe you’re thinking, “I don’t have time,” “It’s too late!” “My...
The hottest weather of the year has arrived, meaning more critters and crawlers. There are pests of all kinds in the Vail area of Arizona. Fortunately, there are ways to prevent them from infiltrating your home. Here are some of the most common pests we see this time of year. Crickets & June Bugs Crickets and June bugs (a common...
The 2023-24 school year is off to a great start! We would like to thank 3 more of our renewing sponsors for this school year! Bavilon Salon, Waxie Sanitary Supply, and Swaim Associates have once again partnered with Vail School District Foundation to support the learning experiences of our Vail students. We could not fulfill our mission without...
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has taken Wall Street by storm. Reminiscent of the rise of Internet and Dot.com companies in the late 90’s, AI promises a quantum leap in technological advancement changing the way humans interact with the world around us. It is unclear today just how much this new technology will impact our lives. Many are fearful...
We all have things in life we can never get enough of: a classic novel, a scenic pleasure ride, a favorite delicacy. Well here’s a story I’ve heard many times since my childhood that I appreciate anew every time I hear it. Rabbi Yosef Wineberg was a globetrotter who raised funds for several Chabad educational institutions and nurtured...
Dear Editor, In actuality the Vail Voice was not my first choice when deciding where this particular note should be forwarded. It is being written in response to a note adding to the clutter of unrequested printed materials that fill our delivery boxes of recent times. This particular piece of outreach material bared no return address or source...
Inform Vail AZ has always emphasized the importance for those affected by incorporation to have a clear picture of what is involved whether they support or oppose the effort. Following the upcoming July 11 Pima County Board of Supervisors meeting, there will likely be paid canvassers in your community asking you to sign the supporting petition. If...
