By Article Author At the December 3rd Pima County Board of Supervisors meeting, the board issued a proclamation declaring December 20th to be “Calvin Baker Appreciation Day” in recognition of the long-time superintendent of the Vail School District. District 4 Supervisor Steve Christy presented the proclamation. PROCLAMATION WHEREAS, good...
By Article Author Do you enjoy choral singing? The Vail Chorale invites you to join our non-auditioned community chorus for the Spring 2020 season! Rehearsals are held weekly on Tuesday evenings beginning January 21st. Spring Concerts are planned for April 18th and 19th. The Spring theme is “From Bach to the Beatles,” featuring music of Bach...
By Article Author What better way to travel the country of Italy than with a group of wine enthusiast and a UC Davis Certified winemaker who loves to share her knowledge of wine with fellow oenophiles? Suzanne Klasen has put together this exclusive opportunity with Arizona Winery Wilhelm Family Vineyards through her Cruise One agency and Celebrity...
By Elizabeth Smith If you love the taste of brick oven fired pizza and like to build things, this article is for you. At the Rita Ranch Community Garden, we are building an outdoor oven so we can make homemade pizza, roasted vegetables, baked bread, and more. Since our area is completely outdoors, our oven needs to be weather proof, easy to use...
By Cody Hedges On November 21st, 2019, the Rincon Valley Fire Department held an extraordinary board meeting. Shortly after an open call to the public, Larry Mosher, age 63, approached the podium, and thanked Dr. Chambers from St. Joseph’s and the Rincon Valley Fire Department for saving his life. On November 8, 2019, Mosher – a special needs...
By Southern Arizona Guide Prime hiking season has arrived. We have not yet hiked a fraction of the bodacious hiking trails you can take in Tucson and Southern Arizona, but here is a list of Ms. Karen’s favorites that she has been on, and a bucket list of those she would like to in the future. As a caution, as always, be sure to take plenty...
By Article Author Sonoita Rodeo Little Miss visited the Empire Ranch Foundation (EFR) Christmas Event on Saturday the 14th of December. The ERF is a non-profit volunteer organization to protect, restore, and sustain the Empire Ranch historical buildings and landscape as a western heritage and education center. For more about ERF visit:
By Jackie Tran of Tucson Foodie Cozy up at our top choices to take advantage of this season. Whether it’s the decor, people watching, or the great outdoors, the best restaurant patios are usually cozy enough to linger on for hours. Here is our list of the best restaurant patios in the Greater Tucson area. Blanco Tacos and Tequila, 2905 E...
By Article Author Charitable Contributions: For most taxpayers, Dec. 31 is the last day to take actions that will impact their 2019 tax return. For example, those who plan to itemize deductions should know that charitable contributions are deductible in the year made. Donations charged to a credit card before the end of 2019 count for the 2019 tax...
By Nikki Reck of the Pima Animal Care Center With temperatures expected to be in the 20s overnight, Pima Animal Care Center (PACC) officials are encouraging pet owners to bring pets inside or provide adequate shelter. “Think of it like this, if you feel too cold to be outside, it’s too cold for them,” said PACC Director of Animal Services Kristen...
