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JTED is a helpful resource for students

Thelma Grimes, The Explorer Posted: 2 days ago

Over the next week, thousands of young adults will walk across a stage to receive their high school diplomas. Many of them will take that spec…

Marana Town Talk: Hot temperatures are here, don’t forget the pool

Ed Honea, Special to The Explorer Posted: 2 days ago

The school year is ending and the coolest place to spend the hot summer months is the Marana Pool. When the thermometer hits 100 degrees, peop…

Such the Spot - The audacious pursuit of dreams

Darcie Maranich/Special to The Explorer Updated: 5 days ago

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

Logan Buus/Explorer Intern Posted: 5 days ago

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

Thelma Grimes, The Explorer Posted: 1 week ago

Several months back, I wrote an editorial on bad customer service, and the trials and tribulations we go through with automated services, a la…

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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.

  • 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.

  • “The List: A Musical”

    “The List: A Musical” had a great success both Friday and Saturday nights at the Fox Theatre.

  • Bank robbery in Oro Valley

    On May 17, 2013 at approximately 5 p.m., the Oro Valley Police Department responded to the Bank of America in the 12000 block of north Rancho Vistoso in reference to a bank robbery.

  • Oro Valley budget passes: Police funding a hot item

    Oro Valley Town Council voted 5-2 to approve the town’s $93.9 million budget on Wednesday evening.

  • 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.

  • Young student heroes

    Early one April morning, Estes Elementary School students Julian Rodriguez and William “Blueboy” Estrella were walking to school, just like they do together most days.

  • New Northwest Fire Chief Brandt discusses department’s direction

    Northwest Fire District’s governing board approved a contract for Michael J. Brandt to become its fire chief, dropping the “interim” from his current title when the two-year contract kicks in on May 28.

  • Family asks for help locating missing Giant African Tortoise

    Linda Frew and her family are looking for help locating their lost African Sulcata named Cleo.

  • Suspect captured after string of thefts in SaddleBrooke

    On May 14th, the Pinal County Sheriff Office arrested Robert Gilson, 28, of Tucson, in a string of thefts in the Saddlebrooke area. The suspect was an employee of Maid2Clean and was contracted by homeowners for services. While providing these services Gilson would steal jewelry and take it to various Tucson pawn shops.

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  • Tuesday, December 4, 2012
  • Abbett Mystery Book Club

    Start: Tue, Dec 4, 2012 2:00 pm

    End: Tue, Dec 4, 2012 3:00 pm

    Join us for fun, friends and conversation. Discover new authors. 1st Tuesday of the Month. Call 594-5200 for information.

  • Saturday, December 15, 2012
  • 3rd Saturday Art Fair

    Start: Sat, Dec 15, 2012 12:00 am

    End: Sat, Dec 15, 2012 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!

  • Wednesday, December 19, 2012
  • Abbett Book Choices

    Start: Wed, Dec 19, 2012 2:00 pm

    End: Wed, Dec 19, 2012 3:00 pm

    Monthly book club for adults, reading popular titles recommended by group members.  3rd Wednesday of the Month.

  • Tuesday, January 1, 2013
  • Abbett Mystery Book Club

    Start: Tue, Jan 1, 2013 2:00 pm

    End: Tue, Jan 1, 2013 3:00 pm

    Join us for fun, friends and conversation. Discover new authors. 1st Tuesday of the Month. Call 594-5200 for information.

  • Wednesday, January 16, 2013
  • Abbett Book Choices

    Start: Wed, Jan 16, 2013 2:00 pm

    End: Wed, Jan 16, 2013 3:00 pm

    Monthly book club for adults, reading popular titles recommended by group members.  3rd Wednesday of the Month.

  • Saturday, January 19, 2013
  • 3rd Saturday Art Fair

    Start: Sat, Jan 19, 2013 12:00 am

    End: Sat, Jan 19, 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!

  • Tuesday, February 5, 2013
  • Abbett Mystery Book Club

    Start: Tue, Feb 5, 2013 2:00 pm

    End: Tue, Feb 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.

  • Saturday, February 16, 2013
  • 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!

  • Wednesday, February 20, 2013
  • 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.

  • Tuesday, March 5, 2013
  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Tuesday, March 12, 2013
  • 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.

  • Saturday, March 16, 2013
  • 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!

  • Bagpipes on St. Patrick's Day

    Start: Sat, Mar 16, 2013 8:00 pm

    End: Sat, Mar 16, 2013 10:00 pm

    Come hear Tucson and District Pipe Band for St. Patrick's Day. March 16th at the Fox and Hound between 8-10pm and on March 17th at Old Father Inn between 8-10pm

  • Sunday, March 17, 2013
  • Bagpipes on St. Patrick's Day

    Start: Sun, Mar 17, 2013 8:00 pm

    End: Sun, Mar 17, 2013 10:00 pm

    Come hear Tucson and District Pipe Band for St. Patrick's Day. March 16th at the Fox and Hound between 8-10pm and on March 17th at Old Father Inn between 8-10pm

  • Tuesday, March 19, 2013
  • 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.

  • Wednesday, March 20, 2013
  • 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.

  • Tuesday, March 26, 2013
  • 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.

  • Wednesday, March 27, 2013
  • ABWA El Sol Chapter Monthly Meetings

    Start: Wed, Mar 27, 2013 5:30 pm

    End: Wed, Mar 27, 2013 8:30 pm

     The American Business Women's Association meets to bring together businesswomen of diverse occupations to provide opportunities for them to help themselves and others grow personally and professionally through leadership, education, networking, support, and national recognition. Meetings are held the fourth Wednesday of each month (exceptions are November and December) and begin with networking at 5:30 p.m. with dinner at 6:00 p.m., followed by the evening’s speaker. $20.00 includes dinner. Reservations recommended. Contact: Alicia Gonzalez 886-1492 or aliciagz@q.com

  • Tuesday, April 2, 2013
  • 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.

  • Thursday, April 11, 2013
  • Waypoint Theatre presents "MYRTLE"

    Start: Thu, Apr 11, 2013 7:00 pm

    End: Thu, Apr 11, 2013 9:00 pm

    A musical comedy melodrama, Myrtle, based on the Old Testament book of Esther, written by Jeannette Clift-George with music by Steven Jones.

  • Friday, April 12, 2013
  • Waypoint Theatre presents "MYRTLE"

    Start: Fri, Apr 12, 2013 7:00 pm

    End: Fri, Apr 12, 2013 9:00 pm

    A musical comedy melodrama, Myrtle, based on the Old Testament book of Esther, written by Jeannette Clift-George with music by Steven Jones.

  • Saturday, April 13, 2013
  • Waypoint Theatre presents "MYRTLE"

    Start: Sat, Apr 13, 2013 7:00 pm

    End: Sat, Apr 13, 2013 9:00 pm

    A musical comedy melodrama, Myrtle, based on the Old Testament book of Esther, written by Jeannette Clift-George with music by Steven Jones.

  • Sunday, April 14, 2013
  • Waypoint Theatre presents "MYRTLE"

    Start: Sun, Apr 14, 2013 7:00 pm

    End: Sun, Apr 14, 2013 9:00 pm

    A musical comedy melodrama, Myrtle, based on the Old Testament book of Esther, written by Jeannette Clift-George with music by Steven Jones.

  • Monday, April 15, 2013
  • Waypoint Theatre presents "MYRTLE"

    Start: Mon, Apr 15, 2013 7:00 pm

    End: Mon, Apr 15, 2013 9:00 pm

    A musical comedy melodrama, Myrtle, based on the Old Testament book of Esther, written by Jeannette Clift-George with music by Steven Jones.

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