In celebration of Chanukah, The Vail Jewish Community has erected Vail’s first-ever public menorah in Old Vail Village Between the Tracks™.It was lit 30 minutes after sundown each night through the end of Chanukah Sunday December 5th. Vail Preservation Society was honored to be a part of celebrating our diverse community’s holiday traditions.
By Hollie Warnick Each year I take the opportunity to donate a percentage of my income to charities. Tithing is a voluntary gift of income to a charity of your choice. I was lucky to have my parents teach me this principle in my youth. Because I felt the value of it, I continue to participate today. I believe giving tithes is an energetically...
By Anne Gibson There is much you can tell about a community by their resident’s New Year’s Resolutions and the Greater Vail Area is no exception. Perhaps it is the choice to live where the sun shines frequently, the small town feel where people smile at each other, the outstanding caring school district, the ability to communicate with nature...
By Rabbi Shemtov I am frequently asked if prayer is a crutch. There is a prevalent misconception that people turn to G-d when things are bad and wish to contract out their troubles to a Higher Power, instead of taking personal responsibility. Nothing can be further from the truth. In this week’s Torah portion (when this article will be published)...
By Alisha Brewer It is here. A fresh start. A new beginning. The opening of a new year. Welcome 2022! The craziest thing happened to me the other day- I saw a picture of an animal that I could not identify. The Tucson Wildlife Center shared a picture captioned “patient of the week”, and there he was. It took a moment for my eyes to figure out...
Another reason why we live in the Greater Vail area!Photo by Tim Nichols
Beauty tip: Stay sharp while shaving your legs and underarms. Dull blades aren’t just less effective, but also cause skin irritation. Change blades at least every couple of months. Save shaving for last step in your shower. This gives the the warm water and steam time to soften hairs for gentler removal. Health Tip: To help you sleep better...
By Martie Maierhauser and Leslie Nitzberg Attention choral singers! If you have been missing the opportunity to sing in harmony with others during the past two years, you will be excited to know that The Vail Chorale is returning to in-person music-making for the Spring 2022 season! The Vail Chorale is the Greater Vail Area’s non-auditioned...
By Nina Corson Pima Community College – with East Campus right in Vail’s backyard – is open and ready to serve students! Spring classes start Jan 12 and are offered in-person, virtual and online. The college has enhanced our advising structure. Advising is now done by appointment instead of on a walk-in basis. We’ve found...
By Chuck Colbath Here at Bavilon Salon, our 11th year is coming to a close. We want to thank everyone who has visited us in 2021, and we look forward to 2022 being a better year for all of us. We are starting 2022 with a specialized color class by a master educator. This will be live in our store, with our stylists utilizing mannequins we have for...
