Bonnie has been an integral part of the Vail Theatre of Arts. Here, she has blended her passion for music and theatre with the community, coordinating special events for all ages. Her work has enriched the Vail community for the past six years and in June, she’s retiring. Get to know more about Bonnie before we say farewell as she embarks on...
Author - Lucretia Free
When Hershel McGriff, the oldest and most winning active NASCAR competitor was born in December 1927, NASCAR wasn’t the big sport it is today, but that didn’t stop him from doing what he was born to do – race. At the young age of 17, McGriff began racing stock cars. In his first race at Portland Speedway, he finished 12th. His...
Are you ready to get your son or daughter more involved in football or cheerleading? Don’t miss the upcoming Vail Vikings football and spirit association registration. The Vail Vikings Youth Football and Spirit Association gives children the opportunity to participate in football and cheerleading without any prior experience. There are no...
Phyllis Daugherty was the winner of the Greater Vail Area Chamber of Commerce business spotlight award! This remarkable woman works hard to serve the Vail community both in her career as the founder of the Tucson Dream Team and in her spare time. If you’re looking for a real estate agent in Vail, she’s your gal! Get to know all the...
The Vail School District is one of the many reasons people are proud to live in Vail. The caliber of the students that graduate from the high schools in this district is representative of the type of community we live in. As the seniors toss their graduation caps into the air and prepare for their journey through college, they’ll have the...
Congratulations, Vail! We just got a few more bragging rights when calling our town “home.” In a study by NerdWallet.com, Vail, Corona de Tucson, and Sahuarita were each named in the top five places to live in Arizona for young families. To rank the best cities in Arizona, NerdWallet.com considered: Home affordability; Prosperity and...
Can you think of a better way to kick off your weekend then with a free pancake breakfast cooked up by your local heroes? We didn’t think so. This year, the Rincon Valley Fire Department is hosting the second annual pancake breakfast. This is the community’s chance to sit down and get to know the people who work tirelessly behind the...
Are you a Pinterest fanatic? Do you browse catalogs and magazines trying to find inspiration from others? Then you won’t want to miss this in-person event where you get to peer into the backyards of fellow homeowners to gain inspiration for your home’s landscaping. The Rita Ranch garden tour is a highly anticipated event where Vail...
Whether you agree with his politics or not, Ray Carroll plays an integral part in our community. From road repairs to budget management, Supervisor Carroll strives to create a better place to live in Vail and Pima County. Now, get to know your Supervisor in this week’s Faces of Vail interview. 1. What’s your favorite thing about Vail? There...
Bring us your thoughts and ideas and in exchange we’ll feed you! Vail Community Programs wants your ideas to become our future projects! Where should we grow? What is our community missing? As soon as you walk in the door, we will feed you free pizza! Then, every idea that you bring to the table earns you a raffle ticket towards a coupon for a...