Congratulations goes out to Calvin Baker, the Vail School District Superintendent who was recently inducted to the Grand Canyon University Hall of Fame. Baker, who actively participates on the community Facebook forums with his ever-popular “Walking Around…” posts, has become a familiar face around Vail. That’s because he...
Rob Harrington was this month’s winner of the Business Spotlight award at the Greater Vail Area Chamber of Commerce. Rob is the owner and operator of Harrington Technologies, LLC. He works behind the scenes to keep technology running smoothly in businesses and in homes around Vail and Tucson. In his free time, he’s also a sports...
Although Civano is technically located in Tucson, it’s one of the most vibrant neighborhoods near Rita Ranch and Vail. In fact, many of the residents frequent businesses, shops, and restaurants in the Vail area, making the community and the people that make it so welcoming, feel even closer. Location, Location, Location Civano is located...
Northwest Emergency Center at Vail kicked off construction with a groundbreaking ceremony at the Houghton Town Center. The emergency room is owned by Northwest Medical Center and will be Tucson’s first freestanding emergency department. It’s being built in the Houghton Town Center at 10146 E. Old Vail Road on the Southwest side of...
Chance Strawderman, a sophomore student at St. Augustine Catholic High School, recently received a Student-Athlete Impact Honors Award, and accepted an invitation to represent Arizona and the U.S., in Australia this summer for the US Pacific Conference basketball team. Chance attended Rincon Vista Middle School before going to high school at St...
If ever there were an excuse to get out on a beautiful sunny day in February, celebrating our community and the achievements of our students at the Vail School District would be it! For Vail residents interested in what’s happening with our students and seeing the accomplishments of folks from our part of the city, Vail Pride Day is a must...
Ev Campbell was introduced to me via the editor at The Vail Voice. Her passion for our area is palpable and important to the growth and vitality of our town. She is a wife to a veteran, a volunteer, and she’s excited about the future of Vail. Please help me welcome, Ev Campbell to the hot seat! Here’s her story in her words. 1. Tell...
This post is sponsored by Vail financial planner, Jeff Logsdon. If you’ve flown out of Tucson International Airport lately, you’ve undoubtedly heard the part of the flight attendant’s introduction that says, “firmly secure your oxygen mask over your face before helping those around you.” It’s good advice. How...
Golf tournaments are one of the most popular ways to get people on the green and enjoying the beautiful Arizona weather in support of a good cause. They’re fun. They’re laid back. And most importantly, they bring in the kind of money that helps the charitable organizations hosting the tournaments do great work. This Friday, IMPACT of...
Whenever a new business owner comes to town, it’s something to be celebrated. On January 22, 2015, Terry Newman was surrounded by his family, friends, colleagues, and connections from the Greater Vail Area Chamber of Commerce in a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate his takeover in ownership of Rita Ranch Automotive & Tire. Although he...
