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Such the Spot - The audacious pursuit of dreams
I was sixteen when I stood at a podium before my graduating class. With a tassel dangling in my peripheral vision, I delivered a speech on dre…
Prime Time Review - 'Kitchen Nightmares' causes chaos for Scottsdale
Chef Gordon Ramsay is known in many households as an ornery man with a sharp tongue and a quick temper, poking and prodding at every instance …
Respect your servers
Several months back, I wrote an editorial on bad customer service, and the trials and tribulations we go through with automated services, a la…
Guest Column: Be realistic in crediting schools like BASIS
Let’s say you decide to start a school for sixth through 12th graders that gives students a rigorous, world class education: demanding courses…
Oro Valley Town Talk: The Oro Valley Aquatic Center: Another success story
When Oro Valley Town Council gave initial approval for the Aquatic Center in December 2011, it was with the vision that the facility would be …
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(May 16) Jodi Arias likely to be sentenced to death
It didn't take long for a jury on Wednesday to conclude that how Mesa resident Travis Alexander died in 2008, was indeed cruel.
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Prime Time Review - 'Kitchen Nightmares' causes chaos for Scottsdale
Chef Gordon Ramsay is known in many households as an ornery man with a sharp tongue and a quick temper, poking and prodding at every instance of dissatisfaction he can find in a kitchen. Ramsay is best known for his shows, Hell's Kitchen and Kitchen Nightmares. Hell's Kitchen places contestants in a team based competition in which the greatest chefs rise to the top while the cooks fall by the wayside. Kitchen Nightmares places Chef Ramsay, who has an astonishing fifteen Michelin Stars, in failing restaurants with the mission to turn the establishments around. Hell's Kitchen and Kitchen Nightmares have been runaway successes in both The United States and The U.K.
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Ironwood Ridge High School teacher officially charged for sexual misconduct with a minor
In March, the Oro Valley Police Department School Resource Officers Unit began an investigation involving a possible inappropriate relationship between a high school teacher at Ironwood Ridge High School and a female student.
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Community works to help eighth grade cancer patient
After 14-year-old Austin Thacker, of Legacy Traditional School , was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin’s Diffused Mature B Cell Lymphoma, fellow students and the community have come together to make things a little easier on the family.
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Ironwood Ridge teacher arrested for sexual misconduct with a student
According to news reports, a teacher at Ironwood Ridge High School has been charged with sexual conduct with a minor.
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Guest Column: Be realistic in crediting schools like BASIS
Let’s say you decide to start a school for sixth through 12th graders that gives students a rigorous, world class education: demanding courses, lots of homework, sky-high expectations.
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Traffic accident closes westbound Tangerine road from Oracle road
According to the Town of Oro Valley, a traffic collision at Oracle and Tangerine roads has resulted in temporary closure of some lanes while the area is cleared.
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Teacher charged with sexual misconduct with a student was investigated in March
After allegations surfaced in March about an Ironwood Ridge High School marketing teacher having sex with a student, the Amphitheater School District placed him on administrative leave for five days.
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Heat brings out snakes and need for pool safety
Summer is just around the corner, and for many that means increased outdoor activities such as hiking and swimming.
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Gadget Magnet - Data Doctors: Fake Microsoft phone call scam the rise again!
Q: I received a call today from a male who identified himself as Andrew Allison with Microsoft Security. He told me that “my NT wires” were installed incorrectly and were causing errors across the internet and that he could talk me through the steps needed to correct the problem. Trying to find a way to report this to Microsoft... — Dennis
Found 254 events.
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Tucson Audubon's Specialty Workshop
Start: Thu, Feb 14, 2013 5:30 pm
End: Thu, Feb 14, 2013 8:30 pm
As part of the Lifelong Birding Series we are pleased to offer Specialty Workshops. Intended as stand-alone classes, these workshops are a great opportunity to focus on a specific group of birds and brush up on your identification skills. Instructors go into detail on similar species, identification techniques, and vocalizations. These workshops are for advanced beginner to intermediate birders.
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3rd Saturday Art Fair
Start: Sat, Feb 16, 2013 12:00 am
End: Sat, Feb 16, 2013 11:59 pm
Local vendors will, as always on 3rd Saturdays, be showing and selling their work and all courtyard shops/galleries will be open. In addition, classes will be offered in various HOLIDAY CRAFTS: gourd art, wet felting, chair caning, spinning, coil basketry and more. FUN for the whole family! LIVE MUSIC from Greenwood, 11-1, then other local musicians, free parking and refreshments. So please come, SHOP LOCAL and enjoy!
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Abbett Book Choices
Start: Wed, Feb 20, 2013 2:00 pm
End: Wed, Feb 20, 2013 3:00 pm
Monthly book club for adults, reading popular titles recommended by group members. 3rd Wednesday of the Month.
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Tucson Audubon's Specialty Workshop
Start: Thu, Feb 21, 2013 5:30 pm
End: Thu, Feb 21, 2013 8:30 pm
As part of the Lifelong Birding Series we are pleased to offer Specialty Workshops. Intended as stand-alone classes, these workshops are a great opportunity to focus on a specific group of birds and brush up on your identification skills. Instructors go into detail on similar species, identification techniques, and vocalizations. These workshops are for advanced beginner to intermediate birders.
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IONS UNIVERSAL ENERGY CIRCLE
Start: Fri, Feb 22, 2013 7:00 pm
End: Fri, Feb 22, 2013 8:00 pm
This Energy Circle meets the 4th Friday of the month at Unity of Tucson. It is open to all forms of Energy work: Reiki, Healing Touch, Johrei, Jin Shin Jyutsu, Deeksha and others. Give or receive energy work. Take part in a guided meditation to the sound of a singing bowl. A network table is provided!
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Tucson Audubon's Specialty Workshop
Start: Thu, Feb 28, 2013 5:30 pm
End: Thu, Feb 28, 2013 8:30 pm
As part of the Lifelong Birding Series we are pleased to offer Specialty Workshops. Intended as stand-alone classes, these workshops are a great opportunity to focus on a specific group of birds and brush up on your identification skills. Instructors go into detail on similar species, identification techniques, and vocalizations. These workshops are for advanced beginner to intermediate birders.
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One-On-One Computer Tutoring
Start: Tue, Mar 5, 2013 12:00 pm
End: Tue, Mar 5, 2013 2:00 pm
Come to Wheeler Taft Abbett Library for free weekly half-hour individualized basic computer tutoring in the following: using the mouse;basic internet use; basic Microsoft Word use; web-based email; navigating the library catalog.
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Abbett Mystery Book Club
Start: Tue, Mar 5, 2013 2:00 pm
End: Tue, Mar 5, 2013 3:00 pm
Join us for fun, friends and conversation. Discover new authors. 1st Tuesday of the Month. Call 594-5200 for information.
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Wear Your Hearing Aid Or Your Brain WILL Rust
Start: Thu, Mar 7, 2013 2:30 pm
End: Thu, Mar 7, 2013 3:30 pm
Presentation by Dr. John Cobb, AuD on Adult Auditory Deprivation. This is a kick-off event for the new Adult Loss of Hearing Association (ALOHA), Oro Valley Hearing Loss Support Chapter. The Group will meet 1st Thursday of the month through May, 2013.
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Tucson Audubon's Specialty Workshop
Start: Thu, Mar 7, 2013 5:30 pm
End: Thu, Mar 7, 2013 8:30 pm
As part of the Lifelong Birding Series we are pleased to offer Specialty Workshops. Intended as stand-alone classes, these workshops are a great opportunity to focus on a specific group of birds and brush up on your identification skills. Instructors go into detail on similar species, identification techniques, and vocalizations. These workshops are for advanced beginner to intermediate birders.
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One-On-One Computer Tutoring
Start: Tue, Mar 12, 2013 12:00 pm
End: Tue, Mar 12, 2013 2:00 pm
Come to Wheeler Taft Abbett Library for free weekly half-hour individualized basic computer tutoring in the following: using the mouse;basic internet use; basic Microsoft Word use; web-based email; navigating the library catalog.
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Tucson Audubon's Specialty Workshop
Start: Thu, Mar 14, 2013 5:30 pm
End: Thu, Mar 14, 2013 8:30 pm
As part of the Lifelong Birding Series we are pleased to offer Specialty Workshops. Intended as stand-alone classes, these workshops are a great opportunity to focus on a specific group of birds and brush up on your identification skills. Instructors go into detail on similar species, identification techniques, and vocalizations. These workshops are for advanced beginner to intermediate birders.
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3rd Saturday Art Fair
Start: Sat, Mar 16, 2013 12:00 am
End: Sat, Mar 16, 2013 11:59 pm
Local vendors will, as always on 3rd Saturdays, be showing and selling their work and all courtyard shops/galleries will be open. In addition, classes will be offered in various HOLIDAY CRAFTS: gourd art, wet felting, chair caning, spinning, coil basketry and more. FUN for the whole family! LIVE MUSIC from Greenwood, 11-1, then other local musicians, free parking and refreshments. So please come, SHOP LOCAL and enjoy!
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One-On-One Computer Tutoring
Start: Tue, Mar 19, 2013 12:00 pm
End: Tue, Mar 19, 2013 2:00 pm
Come to Wheeler Taft Abbett Library for free weekly half-hour individualized basic computer tutoring in the following: using the mouse;basic internet use; basic Microsoft Word use; web-based email; navigating the library catalog.
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Abbett Book Choices
Start: Wed, Mar 20, 2013 2:00 pm
End: Wed, Mar 20, 2013 3:00 pm
Monthly book club for adults, reading popular titles recommended by group members. 3rd Wednesday of the Month.
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Tucson Audubon's Specialty Workshop
Start: Thu, Mar 21, 2013 5:30 pm
End: Thu, Mar 21, 2013 8:30 pm
As part of the Lifelong Birding Series we are pleased to offer Specialty Workshops. Intended as stand-alone classes, these workshops are a great opportunity to focus on a specific group of birds and brush up on your identification skills. Instructors go into detail on similar species, identification techniques, and vocalizations. These workshops are for advanced beginner to intermediate birders.
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IONS UNIVERSAL ENERGY CIRCLE
Start: Fri, Mar 22, 2013 7:00 pm
End: Fri, Mar 22, 2013 8:00 pm
This Energy Circle meets the 4th Friday of the month at Unity of Tucson. It is open to all forms of Energy work: Reiki, Healing Touch, Johrei, Jin Shin Jyutsu, Deeksha and others. Give or receive energy work. Take part in a guided meditation to the sound of a singing bowl. A network table is provided!
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One-On-One Computer Tutoring
Start: Tue, Mar 26, 2013 12:00 pm
End: Tue, Mar 26, 2013 2:00 pm
Come to Wheeler Taft Abbett Library for free weekly half-hour individualized basic computer tutoring in the following: using the mouse;basic internet use; basic Microsoft Word use; web-based email; navigating the library catalog.
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Eyeopeners
Start: Wed, Mar 27, 2013 6:15 am
End: Wed, Mar 27, 2013 7:30 am
The mission of a Toastmasters club is to provide a mutually supportive and positive learning environment in which every individual member has the opportunity to develop oral communication and leadership skills, which in turn foster self-confidence and personal growth
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Tucson Audubon's Specialty Workshop
Start: Thu, Mar 28, 2013 5:30 pm
End: Thu, Mar 28, 2013 8:30 pm
As part of the Lifelong Birding Series we are pleased to offer Specialty Workshops. Intended as stand-alone classes, these workshops are a great opportunity to focus on a specific group of birds and brush up on your identification skills. Instructors go into detail on similar species, identification techniques, and vocalizations. These workshops are for advanced beginner to intermediate birders.
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Drop-in Job Help
Start: Mon, Apr 1, 2013 12:00 pm
End: Mon, Apr 1, 2013 3:00 pm
Computer instructor is available to answer questions regarding resume writing, online job searching, email accounts, Internet searching and more. Signup is not required.
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Individual Job Counseling
Start: Mon, Apr 1, 2013 12:00 pm
End: Mon, Apr 1, 2013 3:00 pm
Career Services Unlimited counselor will provide free, one-on-one career counseling on topics including resume writing, choosing a career, updating your interviewing, networking and job search skills.
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One on One Computer Tutoring
Start: Tue, Apr 2, 2013 12:00 pm
End: Tue, Apr 2, 2013 2:00 pm
Come to Wheeler Taft Abbett Library for free weekly half-hour individualized basic computer tutoring in the following: using the mouse;basic internet use; basic Microsoft Word use; web-based email; navigating the library catalog.
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Abbett Mystery Book Club
Start: Tue, Apr 2, 2013 2:00 pm
End: Tue, Apr 2, 2013 3:00 pm
Join us for fun, friends and conversation. Discover new authors. 1st Tuesday of the Month. Call 594-5200 for information.
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Eyeopeners
Start: Wed, Apr 3, 2013 6:15 am
End: Wed, Apr 3, 2013 7:30 am
The mission of a Toastmasters club is to provide a mutually supportive and positive learning environment in which every individual member has the opportunity to develop oral communication and leadership skills, which in turn foster self-confidence and personal growth