The Tucson Desert Art Museum was excited to welcome over twenty students and chaperones from the Vail Art Camp on Friday, June 16th. Their visit consisted of a general tour of the museum where they learned about Navajo textiles, landscape...
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Because I teach piano students in several Tucson-area school districts, the Vail School District’s oddball academic calendar, out of sync with those of the other districts, creates a nightmare in coordinating lesson times and seasonal breaks...
Of special note this month is Anne Gibson’s front page article on the Vail Family University. It is an excellent example of what I wrote about last month: The importance of civic organizations in communities. In a time where there is some...
For most of us, recycling is something we do because we care about the environment – or more generally, because we believe it’s wise to conserve energy and natural resources; to use them responsibly – to minimize waste and so forth. We...
Colossal Cave Road Art – Inspired by Vail’s Unique Stories – Created by Community by J.J. Lamb of the Vail Preservation Society The creation of murals and public art along Colossal Cave Road was sparked by a desire to connect the community. The...
Jason and Jillian Stubblefield had an idea to raise funds to donate a Cuddle Cot to Carondelet St. Joseph’s Hospital in Tucson, where Jillian delivered her twin boys. With the help of Rita Ranch Storage, Car & Dog Wash, a fundraiser...
What is a teacher? When I think of the word teacher, a few words come to mind: educator, mentor, professional, instructor, professor. But teaching encompasses so much more. A good teacher is kind, positive, inspiring, motivating, compassionate...
Fire season is upon us, our communities are at risk for wildfires. Please contact your local Fire Department for information on Firewise Communities. Corona de Tucson Fire: cherdliska@coronafire.org Rincon Valley Fire: jbisnar@rinconvalleyfd.org
Resourceful Thinking: The Joy of Voluntary Simplicity by Angela deVesty There are many reasons people seek to simplify their lives. De-cluttering your house makes it easier to clean. Minimizing your store list puts dollars back in your wallet...
The Tucson Arizona Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints was open to the public for three weeks this past June. Approximately 100,000 visitors were able to tour the 38, 216-square foot facility, which will serve members of...