Lectures and concerts continue to be open to the public at the Arizona Senior Academy, 13715 E. Langtry Lane off Old Spanish Trail. Following is the list of several upcoming events. The ASA web site (arizonasenioracademy.org) provides detailed information and additional events that may be scheduled after press time. Friday, July 8, 11:30 a.m. —...
Hooray, It’s officially summer time! Desert Camo Apparel is a local e-commerce business that started right here in Vail, AZ by a stage IV melanoma survivor in 2018, Candice Mason. They specialize in UPF50+ clothing with desert elements that block 98% or more of the sun’s harmful UV rays. Bonus- you can wear the sun protective clothing in the...
By Robert Samuelsen There are hundreds of non-descript sandy arroyos scattered across southern Arizona. Many of them have no names, and the ones that do are typically called “a wash.” Ironically, because of how devoid of moisture they are, they should probably be called a “dry cleaner” rather than a “wash!” About the only time they carry surface...
By Chuck Colbath Another summer in what we love to call Utopia! Recently, at Bavilon Salon while chatting with our stylists, they all agreed that we have the best clients in the world. The folks who call this area home are truly wonderful which makes it pleasant at our shop. Recently, John and I were chatting about our clients when he mentioned...
Vail School District Foundation is excited to kick off our 4th year as the premier non-profit for the Vail School District. We ended the 2021-22 school year with over $25,000 of giving in the form of grants and scholarships to the district. And we have now given over $75,000 in the last three years. This would not be possible without our generous...
School is out and your kids are home all day every day. Crafts, board games, books, and electronics are great ways to keep them entertained, but so is…organizing? Yup! Summer is the best time to get your kids excited about keeping the house tidy, and they have plenty of time to do it. It may sound improbable, but with a few basic strategies, you...
My wife and I really enjoy reading “The Vail Voice”. Thank you for all the hard work it takes to produce it. We moved to Tucson in 1994 and have had 17 dogs pass through our home over all these years. I (Pat) worked with Southern Arizona Boxer Rescue for many years and enjoyed the fostering process. Sometimes, though, I would fail and...
By Lizzy Barrett Recently, I visited Apple Annie’s Orchard in Willcox, Arizona. I interviewed Mandy Kirkendall, the Director of Fun at Apple Annie’s. Apple Annie’s Orchard is a family-run farm where families can come to pick fruits and try out a variety of food. According to Ms. Kirkendall, Apple Annie’s is a family farming operation that is owned...
By Kelly Hansen Kelly Hansen is currently a member of Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), Tombstone Chapter, centered in Sierra Vista. She is a part of the Vail Organizing Chapter team. Kelly moved to the Rita Ranch/ Vail area 28 years ago and has resided here since. Kelly is looking forward to the Vail Organizing DAR Chapter partnering...
“Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.”– Nelson Mandela By Christine Anderson Ferraris The Arizona Consumer Fraud Act (the Act) provides a person (which could be a person or business as defined under the Act) with a legal remedy when harmed by any person, by an unlawful act, use, or practice in...
