'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.

Customer service comes first at northwest Tucson camera shop

Greg's Camera & 1-Hour Photo no longer belongs to Greg.

DeGrazia Elementary School to be honored by American School Counselor Association

Marana Unified School District's DeGrazia Elementary School will receive Recognized ASCA Model Program (RAMP) designation July 2 at a ceremony at the American School Counselor Association’s annual conference in Philadelphia.

Marana students excel at math contest

Marana High School seniors Noe Arroyo Williams and Austin MacDonald found success at the Central Arizona College Mathematics Contest in Coolidge April 11. Noe Arroyo Williams placed second in the overall competition, which included more than 700 competitors.

Marana Unified School District announces employees of the year

The Marana Unified School District Governing Board selected the district's 2012-13 Teacher and Support Staff of the Year awards at a May 9 meeting.

Several Arizona City roads to receive chip seal work

Road crews plan to chip-seal several Arizona City roads next week. The work is expected to go from May 20 to 24.

School notes

Early childhood ed students recognized

Fast start at aquatics center

Matt Grevers and Annie Chandler - the newlywed "it" couple of Tucson swimming, if not the entire nation - are headlining a clinic at the new Oro Valley Aquatic Center.

They're a well-tuned repair crew

Marana High School senior Kevin Reich says he has a hard time concentrating in the classroom, but it all clicks when he's in the auto shop.

New owner at longtime photo store plans to widen store's focus

Greg's Camera & 1-Hour Photo no longer belongs to Greg.

Oro Valley students receive Elks scholarships

Four Oro Valley high school students won Elks National Foundation Most Valuable Student scholarships in a May 5 ceremony at Catalina Mountain Elks Lodge No. 2815.

Marana to host blood drive June 18

Teaming with the American Red Cross, the town of Marana is hosting a blood drive from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 18 at the Marana Municipal Complex, 11555 W. Civic Center Drive.

Oro Valley American Legion unit to commemorate Memorial Day

American Legion Auxiliary Oro Valley Unit 132 members plan to pay their respects to fallen and wounded combatants by wearing red "remembrance" poppies on Memorial Day, which is May 27.

Pinal County Library District launches magazine service

The Pinal County Library District has made digital versions of periodicals easier to search by adding Zinio Magazine Service.

Major construction delays will hit Lambert Lane May 20-23

Due to a paving project on West Lambert Lane there will be heavy delays from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. May 20-23. Eagle Rock, the contractor working the project, will be completing its final stages.

Marana sets pair of code enforcement open houses for June

Marana is holding two open houses in June to educate townsfolk and business owners about town code and enforcement policies.

Nonprofit calls Oro Valley 'Playful City USA' for third consecutive year

KaBOOM!, a nonprofit that helps communities build playgrounds, gave Oro Valley a "Playful City USA" designation for the third straight year.

Stamp Out Hunger event is Saturday

With its Stamp Out Hunger event Saturday, the National Association of Letter Carriers is making it easy to donate nonperishable food to those in need.

KVOA lets go of its chief meteorologist

Rob Guarino, former KVOA Channel 4 chief meteorologist, is no longer with the station.

Brandt named new Northwest Fire District chief, drops 'interim' label

Michael J. Brandt, who has served as Northwest Fire District's interim chief since Oct. 6, will have the label removed May 28, when he will sign a two-year contract to serve as chief.

KVOA chief meteorologist Rob Guarino no longer on the air

Rob Guarino, former KVOA Channel 4 chief meteorologist, is no longer with the station. Guarino was arrested on suspicion of DUI April 12. He's scheduled for a June 12 hearing in Pima County Consolidated Justice Court

Ohio choir to perform at northwest side church

St. Mark’s United Methodist Church, 1431 W. Magee Road, is hosting the Ohio Northern University National Tour Choir at 7 p.m. May 22.

School notes

CDO student among local Flinn Scholars

In brief: Shop Oro Valley campaign begins for summer, and more

Shop OV campaign begins for summer

New owner at Greg's Camera plans to widen store's focus

Greg's Camera & 1-Hour Photo no longer belongs to Greg.

County Line Riders of Catalina horse group travels happy trails

The County Line Riders of Catalina work hard so they and others can ride easy.

Stray dog finds kids, Rio Vista Elementary School teacher who care, and find him a home

The tale of a stray boxer mix named Prince had a fairytale finish, thanks to kids and teachers at Rio Vista Elementary School.

Deadline to apply for Green Fields visual arts scholarship is June 15

Green Fields Country Day School is offering a scholarship competition for artistically-minded students who are entering grades 9-12, are committed to academic success and are in financial need.

Citizens for Picture Rocks meets May 21

Citizens for Picture Rocks is holding its monthly meeting May 21. Refreshments will be served at 6:30 p.m. and the meeting will start at 7.

Oro Valley hiring police officers

Oro Valley Police Department is looking to add to its ranks. According to job postings on its website, the department is accepting applications for police officers. It's accepting new applicants, as well as officers in other departments looking to move laterally.

Fitch Ratings affirms Oro Valley tax revenue bonds rating

In a recent report, Fitch Ratings affirmed Oro Valley's excise tax revenue bonds at "AA-." Fitch Ratings assesses risks of investments, helping banks determine interest rates.

Northwest Fire District recognizes Marana boys for rescue efforts

Northwest Fire District saluted the efforts of two 12-year-old Marana boys for their efforts in helping rescue a neighbor, giving them Good Citizens distinctions.

Free admission at Tohono Chul Park Friday

To celebrate National Public Gardens Day Friday, Tohono Chul Park is offering free admission.

Catalina Community Services hosts meeting to draw new volunteers

The nonprofit Catalina Community Services is throwing a meet and greet event for prospective volunteers.

Tucson's Casas Adobes Congregational Church to host ordination of Teresa Cowan Jones as minister

Teresa Cowan Jones will be ordained as a United Church of Christ minister in a 4 p.m. May 19 ceremony at Casas Adobes Congregational Church, UCC, located at 6801 N. Oracle Road.