Sponsored by Rita Ranch Automotive & Tire Believe it or not, the holidays are slowly creeping up on us. Soon you’ll hear the sounds of jingle bells, Christmas carols, and “Ho, ho, hos” spreading joy across the country. It’s enough to leave even the most festive people a little bit stressed. While you dash through the snow or race through the...
Note: If you’re interested in mountain biking in Fantasy Island for the first time, check out this post! Ever notice how running on the pavement gets so boring? No? Me neither. Running has never been my strong point. I don’t set out to beat others ahead of me. I don’t strive to leave other runners in my dust. Instead, I run (sometimes jog) to stay...
As residents of Vail, we have a lot of pride in our school district – and for good reason! The awards, consistent high ratings, and achievements of all of the students here make the Vail School District one to admire. Behind all that success is the Superintendent, Calvin Baker. Calvin Baker lives, eats, and breathes his work – and he...
‘Tis the season for Christmas decor EVERYWHERE! Visit our local Walgreen’s or Walmart and you’ll see aisles adorned with Christmas trees, ornaments, and lots of candy cane fun. It’s a festive time of year, no doubt. For many Vail families, this is the season of feasting on glutenous sized meals (turkey-coma anyone?)...
Ever wish you could combine your favorite activity with a charitable cause? One Vail resident found a way to do this by cycling while raising money for Tu Nudito. The name, Doug Holland, might not be familiar to many Vail residents, but take one glance at this hard-working, generous individual and you’ll be proud to call him your neighbor...
Veteran’s Day is a chance for all Americans to take a step back and remember the sacrifices our vets made for our freedom. In honor of those sacrifices, and as a way to say thanks, many businesses in Vail and Tucson are offering special Veteran’s Day freebies to the men and women who serve, or have served, our country. Some deals are...
This weekend, temperatures are expected to hover around the 75 – 80 degree mark with abundant sunshine. It’s perfect weather to enjoy the 6th annual Vail Country Fair, which kicks off at 9 a.m. the Pima County Fairgrounds. For one day, exhibitors, vendors (GetVailAZ included!), entertainment, and food trucks will converge to throw an...
Presented by Pop’s Lock & Key Personal safety is more vital now than ever before. It’s understandable that you have a healthy amount of suspicion – especially with all the news stories and TV shows that expose threats in our daily lives that might not be obvious. One of those lesser known threats: locksmiths. When you’re locked out...
Every day, the first responders in our community go to work without much fanfare. Yet the work these men and women perform saves lives, enriches our community, and keeps us all safe every day. One first responder in our community is Jayme Kahle. Jayme not only works at the Rincon Valley Fire District but he is incredibly involved with...
The witching hour is almost upon us. As dusk starts to envelope our small town, ghosts, goblins, and ghouls will hit the street to scare up a few good tricks or treats. This time of year is delightfully frightening. When done right, it’s fun for the entire family. If something goes wrong, the silly scares could turn a little bit more serious. Here...
