Take a noontime break to enjoy music, Thursdays at St. Philip's during Lent

Submitted by Sue Agnew, Director of Communications, St. Philip's In The Hills Episcopal Church

Monday, February 13th, 2012, 10:30am

Take a noontime break to enjoy music, Thursdays at St. Philip's during Lent

Friends of Music at St. Philip’s In The Hills Episcopal Church presents noontime recitals during Lent on Thursdays at 12:15 p.m. An array of talented local instrumentalists and vocalists will provide thirty minutes of music – an entertaining and relaxing way to spend your lunch hour.

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Northwest Fire loses public information officer to cancer

Submitted by James Bennett on Sunday, February 12th, 1:53 pm

The Northwest Fire District has lost its 18-year veteran public information officer to a courageous battle with breast cancer.

Katy Heiden, 54, joined the Fire District in 1994 after leaving the private sector as a public relations manager.

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Oro Valley brings back free concert series and children's symphony program

Submitted by Elizabeth Walton, Community Web Producer

Sunday, February 12th, 2012, 8:00am

Through a unique partnership, the Town of Oro Valley and the Southern Arizona Arts & Cultural Alliance (SAACA) are joining forces to bring back two community events – a town concert series and children’s symphony program.

“We value the role that arts and culture play in our community,” said Oro Valley Mayor Satish Hiremath. “Our residents have expressed tremendous interest in additional programs and events. Through our partnership with SAACA and other supporters, the Town of Oro Valley is now able to provide concerts and children’s programs free to the public, beginning February 16.”

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Get ready for BBQ, blues music and classic cars in Oro Valley

Submitted by Elizabeth Walton, Community Web Producer

Sunday, February 12th, 2012, 8:00am

Oro Valley is gearing up for fun filled afternoon of BBQ, blues music and classic automobiles.

Festival goers will get a chance to see some truly classic cars, pass by in a parade of “steel and chrome”.

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Oro Valley and Tucson Water deal

Submitted by Bud Foster on Friday, February 10th, 9:30 pm

Oro Valley is considered a water hotspot.

That is, its aquifer is dropping because it uses water much faster than it replenishes it. It's not a new problem.

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Construction Alert: Cortaro Farms Road/Magee Road improvement project

Submitted by Elizabeth Walton, Community Web Producer

Friday, February 10th, 2012, 3:52pm

The following is a news release from Pima County Department of Transportation.

The Pima County Department of Transportation, Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) and their contractor, Ashton Company, will be performing various construction activities as part of the Cortaro Farms Road/Magee Road: Thornydale Road to Oracle Road Improvement Project. These activities include weekend work and a traffic detour on Magee Road.

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This February 14, be a Valentine not a Victim

Submitted by Elizabeth Walton, Community Web Producer

Friday, February 10th, 2012, 11:48am

The following is a news release from the Southern Arizona BBB warning about Valentine's Day scams.

As Valentine’s Day approaches, Better Business Bureau of Southern Arizona warns that Cupid’s arrow may be aimed directly at consumers’ wallets. Those who find themselves awash in love’s emotion should remember that con artists thrive on the fact that emotion can sometimes trump logic.

There are three categories of scams that we all should be aware of at this romantic season as well as throughout the year.

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