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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 …
Sports Perspective: A heated affair
Although we are only in the NBA conference semi-finals, it already feels like the finals with tempers flaring, elbows swinging and fines being…
Such the Spot - A Mother's Day Surprise
In honor of Mother’s Day, I’m sharing a rather humorous conversation that I recently had with a long-distance friend via text (with her permis…
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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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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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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
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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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(May 14) Today's Top Headlines - Press Gaggle by White House Press Secretary Jay Carney
MR. CARNEY: Thanks for joining us on this quick trip to New York City. You heard, obviously, the President today in his press conference with the Prime Minister. So I hope that you found that helpful and useful, but I am here also to take your questions. Anybody have anything?
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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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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.
Found 2451 events.
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IONS UNIVERSAL ENERGY CIRCLE
Start: Fri, Nov 23, 2012 7:00 pm
End: Fri, Nov 23, 2012 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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Mason Center Saturday Morning Bird Walks
Start: Sat, Nov 24, 2012 8:00 am
End: Sat, Nov 24, 2012 9:30 am
Join Jim Gessaman or Mike Sadatmousavi for an introduction to birdwatching basics and a casual stroll through the grounds of Tucson Audubon's Mason Center. Visit the Mason Center during this time to walk the trail, see the buildings and satisfy your curiosity about this wonderful Tucson Audubon property! The bird walk begins at 8am and takes a little over an hour. Sign up is required. Email volunteer@tucsonaudubon.org
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Basketry Treasured
Start: Sat, Nov 24, 2012 10:00 am
End: Sat, Nov 24, 2012 5:00 pm
Presented in honor of the state’s centennial, Basketry Treasured celebrates the ancient and abiding Arizona tradition of Native basketry. Five hundred stunning examples represent the staggering depth and breadth of Arizona State Museum’s peerless collection, recently designated an American Treasure. O’odham, Apache, and Hopi voices enrich the exhibit’s discussions of materials, technologies, traditions, and the many functions basketry has served and continues to serve in Native communities. Other stories tell of some of the early 20th century Arizonans whose personal assemblages became the foundation of ASM’s vast collection. Hands-on activities foster appreciation for the dexterity required of the craft. Visitors are sure to come away with a new appreciation for the basketry used in their own lives today.
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Community Interfaith Church
Start: Sun, Nov 25, 2012 10:45 am
End: Sun, Nov 25, 2012 11:45 am
Teaching New Thought Spirituality for a new way of living. Every Sunday, 10:45 AM Visioning Meditation; 11:00 AM Sunday Celebration Service & Youth Church followed by Refreshments and Socializing. Rev. George Wrigley, Senior Minister.
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Business Networking with Leading Edge BNI
Start: Tue, Nov 27, 2012 7:00 am
End: Wed, Nov 28, 2012 12:00 am
Come meet a group highly motivated business owners ready to give and receive business. This fast paced, fun event is designed to ensure each participant is successful in growing their business with quality referrals and building long lasting professional partnerships.
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Emotions Anonymous (EA) New Tucson Chapter
Start: Wed, Nov 28, 2012 12:00 pm
End: Wed, Nov 28, 2012 1:00 pm
Emotions Anonymous (EA) announces the beginning of a new Tucson chapter. It will start at noon on July 11, 2012 at the Martha Cooper Library, 1377 N. Catalina Avenue (Large meeting room) and meet each week thereafter. Everyone is welcome. There are no fees or dues required to attend.
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Basketry Treasured
Start: Fri, Nov 30, 2012 10:00 am
End: Fri, Nov 30, 2012 5:00 pm
Presented in honor of the state’s centennial, Basketry Treasured celebrates the ancient and abiding Arizona tradition of Native basketry. Five hundred stunning examples represent the staggering depth and breadth of Arizona State Museum’s peerless collection, recently designated an American Treasure. O’odham, Apache, and Hopi voices enrich the exhibit’s discussions of materials, technologies, traditions, and the many functions basketry has served and continues to serve in Native communities. Other stories tell of some of the early 20th century Arizonans whose personal assemblages became the foundation of ASM’s vast collection. Hands-on activities foster appreciation for the dexterity required of the craft. Visitors are sure to come away with a new appreciation for the basketry used in their own lives today.
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Mason Center Saturday Morning Bird Walks
Start: Sat, Dec 1, 2012 8:00 am
End: Sat, Dec 1, 2012 9:30 am
Join Jim Gessaman or Mike Sadatmousavi for an introduction to birdwatching basics and a casual stroll through the grounds of Tucson Audubon's Mason Center. Visit the Mason Center during this time to walk the trail, see the buildings and satisfy your curiosity about this wonderful Tucson Audubon property! The bird walk begins at 8am and takes a little over an hour. Sign up is required. Email volunteer@tucsonaudubon.org
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Community Interfaith Church
Start: Sun, Dec 2, 2012 10:45 am
End: Sun, Dec 2, 2012 11:45 am
Teaching New Thought Spirituality for a new way of living. Every Sunday, 10:45 AM Visioning Meditation; 11:00 AM Sunday Celebration Service & Youth Church followed by Refreshments and Socializing. Rev. George Wrigley, Senior Minister.
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Business Networking with Leading Edge BNI
Start: Tue, Dec 4, 2012 7:00 am
End: Wed, Dec 5, 2012 12:00 am
Come meet a group highly motivated business owners ready to give and receive business. This fast paced, fun event is designed to ensure each participant is successful in growing their business with quality referrals and building long lasting professional partnerships.
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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.
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Chess Club
Start: Tue, Dec 4, 2012 5:30 pm
End: Tue, Dec 4, 2012 7:00 pm
Are you interested in Chess? Please join us if you are already playing or want to learn. All skill levels welcome. Bring your friends and make new ones. Practice your strategy and tactics. Snacks are provided. 1st Tuesday of the every month.
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Emotions Anonymous (EA) New Tucson Chapter
Start: Wed, Dec 5, 2012 12:00 pm
End: Wed, Dec 5, 2012 1:00 pm
Emotions Anonymous (EA) announces the beginning of a new Tucson chapter. It will start at noon on July 11, 2012 at the Martha Cooper Library, 1377 N. Catalina Avenue (Large meeting room) and meet each week thereafter. Everyone is welcome. There are no fees or dues required to attend.
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Basketry Treasured
Start: Thu, Dec 6, 2012 10:00 am
End: Thu, Dec 6, 2012 5:00 pm
Presented in honor of the state’s centennial, Basketry Treasured celebrates the ancient and abiding Arizona tradition of Native basketry. Five hundred stunning examples represent the staggering depth and breadth of Arizona State Museum’s peerless collection, recently designated an American Treasure. O’odham, Apache, and Hopi voices enrich the exhibit’s discussions of materials, technologies, traditions, and the many functions basketry has served and continues to serve in Native communities. Other stories tell of some of the early 20th century Arizonans whose personal assemblages became the foundation of ASM’s vast collection. Hands-on activities foster appreciation for the dexterity required of the craft. Visitors are sure to come away with a new appreciation for the basketry used in their own lives today.
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Wear Your Hearing Aid Or Your Brain WILL Rust
Start: Thu, Dec 6, 2012 2:30 pm
End: Thu, Dec 6, 2012 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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Mason Center Saturday Morning Bird Walks
Start: Sat, Dec 8, 2012 8:00 am
End: Sat, Dec 8, 2012 9:30 am
Join Jim Gessaman or Mike Sadatmousavi for an introduction to birdwatching basics and a casual stroll through the grounds of Tucson Audubon's Mason Center. Visit the Mason Center during this time to walk the trail, see the buildings and satisfy your curiosity about this wonderful Tucson Audubon property! The bird walk begins at 8am and takes a little over an hour. Sign up is required. Email volunteer@tucsonaudubon.org
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Community Interfaith Church
Start: Sun, Dec 9, 2012 10:45 am
End: Sun, Dec 9, 2012 11:45 am
Teaching New Thought Spirituality for a new way of living. Every Sunday, 10:45 AM Visioning Meditation; 11:00 AM Sunday Celebration Service & Youth Church followed by Refreshments and Socializing. Rev. George Wrigley, Senior Minister.
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Business Networking with Leading Edge BNI
Start: Tue, Dec 11, 2012 7:00 am
End: Wed, Dec 12, 2012 12:00 am
Come meet a group highly motivated business owners ready to give and receive business. This fast paced, fun event is designed to ensure each participant is successful in growing their business with quality referrals and building long lasting professional partnerships.
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Basketry Treasured
Start: Wed, Dec 12, 2012 10:00 am
End: Wed, Dec 12, 2012 5:00 pm
Presented in honor of the state’s centennial, Basketry Treasured celebrates the ancient and abiding Arizona tradition of Native basketry. Five hundred stunning examples represent the staggering depth and breadth of Arizona State Museum’s peerless collection, recently designated an American Treasure. O’odham, Apache, and Hopi voices enrich the exhibit’s discussions of materials, technologies, traditions, and the many functions basketry has served and continues to serve in Native communities. Other stories tell of some of the early 20th century Arizonans whose personal assemblages became the foundation of ASM’s vast collection. Hands-on activities foster appreciation for the dexterity required of the craft. Visitors are sure to come away with a new appreciation for the basketry used in their own lives today.
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Emotions Anonymous (EA) New Tucson Chapter
Start: Wed, Dec 12, 2012 12:00 pm
End: Wed, Dec 12, 2012 1:00 pm
Emotions Anonymous (EA) announces the beginning of a new Tucson chapter. It will start at noon on July 11, 2012 at the Martha Cooper Library, 1377 N. Catalina Avenue (Large meeting room) and meet each week thereafter. Everyone is welcome. There are no fees or dues required to attend.
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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!
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Mason Center Saturday Morning Bird Walks
Start: Sat, Dec 15, 2012 8:00 am
End: Sat, Dec 15, 2012 9:30 am
Join Jim Gessaman or Mike Sadatmousavi for an introduction to birdwatching basics and a casual stroll through the grounds of Tucson Audubon's Mason Center. Visit the Mason Center during this time to walk the trail, see the buildings and satisfy your curiosity about this wonderful Tucson Audubon property! The bird walk begins at 8am and takes a little over an hour. Sign up is required. Email volunteer@tucsonaudubon.org
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Community Interfaith Church
Start: Sun, Dec 16, 2012 10:45 am
End: Sun, Dec 16, 2012 11:45 am
Teaching New Thought Spirituality for a new way of living. Every Sunday, 10:45 AM Visioning Meditation; 11:00 AM Sunday Celebration Service & Youth Church followed by Refreshments and Socializing. Rev. George Wrigley, Senior Minister.
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Business Networking with Leading Edge BNI
Start: Tue, Dec 18, 2012 7:00 am
End: Wed, Dec 19, 2012 12:00 am
Come meet a group highly motivated business owners ready to give and receive business. This fast paced, fun event is designed to ensure each participant is successful in growing their business with quality referrals and building long lasting professional partnerships.
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Basketry Treasured
Start: Tue, Dec 18, 2012 10:00 am
End: Tue, Dec 18, 2012 5:00 pm
Presented in honor of the state’s centennial, Basketry Treasured celebrates the ancient and abiding Arizona tradition of Native basketry. Five hundred stunning examples represent the staggering depth and breadth of Arizona State Museum’s peerless collection, recently designated an American Treasure. O’odham, Apache, and Hopi voices enrich the exhibit’s discussions of materials, technologies, traditions, and the many functions basketry has served and continues to serve in Native communities. Other stories tell of some of the early 20th century Arizonans whose personal assemblages became the foundation of ASM’s vast collection. Hands-on activities foster appreciation for the dexterity required of the craft. Visitors are sure to come away with a new appreciation for the basketry used in their own lives today.