Oro Valley Optimist Club announces students of the year

The Oro Valley Optimist Club handed out five high school students of the year awards May 22 at a luncheon at the Hilton Tucson El Conquistador Golf & Tennis Resort, 10000 N. Oracle Road.

Teens graduate Oro Valley police's Explorer Post Academy

At a graduation ceremony June 14, 43 teens graduated from the Explorer Post Academy, which trains students in physical fitness, police tactics, law and defense.

MHC Healthcare to host blood drive

MHC Healthcare is hosting a blood drive from 2 to 6 p.m. July 9 at 13395 N. Marana Main St.

Benefit, walk support vehicle collision victim

Former Marana resident Dallin Wengert suffered an automobile accident May 30 in Logan, Utah. His pregnant wife, Amy, was following him in another vehicle and witnessed the collision. Dallin was taken to McKay-Dee Hospital in Ogden, Utah, where he was in a coma for several days before becomin…

Mountain Shadows Presbyterian Church offers Vacation Bible School

Mountain Shadows Presbyterian Church is offering Vacation Bible School for students in kindergarten through 12 years old.

Picture Rocks continues push for public transportation with survey

The Picture Rocks Community Conversation, a community group that advocates for social issues in the area, is attempting to show there's a need for public transportation by conducting a survey.

School notes

Green Fields seniors earn $1M in awards

Green Fields grad wins prestigious arts fellowship

Green Fields Country Day School graduate Julie Seltzer may be living in the Northeast on the fast track to success in the fashion world, but she credits northwest Tucson for her artistic vision.

In brief

Optimists to donate to Marana youth swimming program

Jazz singer Bourne tunes into rhythms of the night

When local jazz stalwart Joe Bourne steps out on stage, he starts with a plan that's always open to adjustment depending on the rhythms of the night.

Karate 4 Kids Martial Arts relocates to new digs

Karate 4 Kids Martial Arts has moved into Plaza del Oro Shopping Center, 6450 N. Oracle Road.

Marana students place ninth in national auto skills competition

Marana's Evan Cloutier Kevin Reich showed in a national competition that they are among the most skilled automotive students in the country.

Flowing Wells FFA harvests award at state competition

Flowing Wells High School's FFA club took first place at the Agriscience Fair at the state convention at the University of Arizona June 6-8.

Oro Valley to celebrate completion of Lambert Lane Improvement Project

Oro Valley and the Pima Association of Governments are celebrating the completion of the Lambert Lane Improvement Project with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.

Northwest Medical Center offers babysitting training class

To help youngsters prepare for summer child care jobs, the Women's Center at Northwest Medical Center is offering a nationally recognized babysitting class.

Post elected Marana Vice Mayor

Marana's Town Council elected Jon Post as the town's Vice Mayor Tuesday. He replaces Patti Comerford, who served in the role for the past two years remains on the council. The council elects a Vice Mayor after each general election.

Oro Valley unveils free and cheap Independence Day activities

Oro Valley will host a slate of free Independence Day festivities that start at 3 p.m. July 4 and lead up to a 9 p.m. fireworks display.

Oro Valley traffic police continue High Visibility Enforcement efforts

With its High Visibility Enforcement (HiVE) program, Oro Valley police crack down on intersections in order to get motorists to drive with more care.

School notes

Coronado students rewarded with bikes

In brief

Free screening of 'The Rookie' set

Greg Spivey Band to play free Oro Valley concert

The Greg Spivey Band is bringing its mix of classic rock and country to Oro Valley for a free concert June 13.

Citizens for Picture Rocks meets June 18

Citizens for Picture Rocks is holding its monthly meeting June 18.

Picture Rocks Fire Department offers free smoke and fire alarms to residents

Picture Rocks Fire District is helping residents get ready for a hot summer by handing out smoke and fire alarms.

Flowing Wells HS to host 'Beauty and the Beast' musical

Spotlight Youth Productions will stage a production of Disney's "Beauty and the Beast" this week and next.

Pinal County seeks CASA volunteers

Pinal County is seeking volunteers for its Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) program, which supports children in foster care or Child Protective Services custody.

Foothills Optimist Club to donate $1,000 for Marana's youth swimming program

The Foothills Optimist Club is donating $1,000 to the town of Marana to provide swimming passes to underprivileged children.

In brief

Marana, Red Cross joining for blood drive

School notes

Oro Valley students receive Elks scholarships

Marana, Oro Valley approve budgets

Marana and Oro Valley both approved balanced budgets for the 2013-14 fiscal year, but the towns differed on their philosophies.

Food trucks will spice things up at SAACA Celebration at Ina and Oracle

Ramon Gonzales started his food truck operation more than two years ago - before, he says, food trucks were seen to be as cool as they are now.

Golf center helps clients get into the swing

Bob Durham, a 65-year-old retiree, says he enjoys golfing whether he completes a course in 102 or 83 strokes.

Ironwood Ridge student historians pen book about veterans

A veteran of the Korean and Vietnam wars, Lesil Bomar, appreciates people who respect him for his service. But he says it's important not to overlook the sacrifices that families of veterans made.

Veterans saluted at Elks luncheon

Catalina Mountain Elks Lodge No. 2815 hosted its annual Mexican food luncheon May 11, including 13 veterans and six staffers from the Southwestern Blind Rehabilitation Center of the Southern Arizona VA Health Care System.

Greater Oro Valley Chamber of Commerce scholarship breakfast is May 30

The Greater Oro Valley Chamber of Commerce is awarding Steve Engle Memorial Scholarships at an awards breakfast at 7:15 a.m. today at the Oro Valley Country Club, 300 W. Greenock Drive.

'The Rookie' to screen for free in Oro Valley in June

Late spring nights and baseball go well together. As do late spring nights and baseball movies. Oro Valley is taking a swing at the latter by showing a free screening of "The Rookie."

Basis Oro Valley student wins national poetry award, will visit Carnegie Hall to receive award

Gloria Martinez, an 8th grader at Basis Oro Valley, won a national gold medal in the Scholastic Art and Writing Awards for her sci-fi short story "Don't be Afraid of the Dark."

Golf center helps clients get into swing

Bob Durham, a 65-year-old retiree, says he enjoys golfing whether he completes a course in 102 or 83 strokes.

Foreign student is simply family here

Turkish exchange student Yigit Sunnetcioglu's first impression of Arizona was that it was too hot.

In brief

Marana sets 2 meetings

School notes

Arts scholarship available for Green Fields school

New NW Fire chief garners lots of praise

Michael J. Brandt, who has served as Northwest Fire District's interim chief since Oct. 6, will have the label removed Tuesday, when he will sign a two-year contract to serve as chief.

Tortolita Middle School sweeps public service announcement competition

Tortolita Middle School’s TV Broadcasting & Video Production students took the three top spots in the 2013 Step Up, Speak Out, End Bullying PSA Contest April 27 at the Loft Cinema, 3233 E. Speedway.

CDO forensics students place first, third at state competition

Canyon Del Oro High School's forensics teams succeeded at the Crime Scene Investigators State Challenge April 19 and 20 in Phoenix.

Marana voters OK spending override

In its all-mail general election Tuesday, Marana voters authorized the town to spend more money than state law allows.

Marana voters approve budget-boosting 'home rule option'

In its all-mail 2013 general election today, Marana voters authorized the town to spend more money than the state constitution dictates.

Picture Rocks, Desert Winds teachers earn Delta Kappa Gamma recognition

Laura Mignon, a fourth-grade teacher at Picture Rocks Intermediate School, and Alia Christenson, kindergarten teacher at Desert Winds Elementary School, were lauded at Delta Kappa Gamma's Early Career Educator appreciation brunch April 6.

Coronado students win bikes for their achievements

Five Coronado K-8 School students received bicycles for their classroom accomplishments, courtesy of the Achieve Program, sponsored by the Lions Club of Catalina/Oro Valley.

Catalina Mountain Elks to hold Flag Day celebration in SaddleBrooke

Catalina Mountain Elks Lodge No. 2815 is sponsoring a Flag Day celebration in SaddleBrooke.

Sports shop Fleet Feet to open in Oro Valley in August

Fleet Feet Sports Tucson, a footwear and sports apparel and accessories store that caters to runners, will open a new location in Oro Valley in August.