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JTED is a helpful resource for students

Thelma Grimes, The Explorer Posted: 4 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: 4 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: 6 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: 6 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: 2 weeks 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.

  • “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.

  • TPD seeks help locating possible kidnapping victim

    The Tucson Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating a possible kidnapping victim, 23-year old Marveen Estrada. On May 23, 2013 at about 8:00 p.m., Ms. Estrada was riding in the passenger seat of a vehicle when they pulled into the Quickmart located at 5642 South Alvernon Way. According to a witness, Ms. Estradas’ ex-boyfriend, Ozziel Ramirez blocked their vehicle in with his vehicle, preventing them from leaving the parking lot.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Car show to raise funds for local man suffering from ALS

    At age 29, Joel Sanchez is fighting the fight of his life as he struggles with ALS.

  • Two pedestrians struck after Mountain View graduation, one dies

    Northwest Fire District units along with an Engine from the Mountain Vista Fire District responded to Thornydale Road just south of Linda Vista Blvd just after 9:30pm after 9-1-1 calls were received indicating multiple pedestrians had been struck by a vehicle.

  • 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.

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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.

  • 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.

  • Wednesday, December 5, 2012
  • 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.

  • Thursday, December 6, 2012
  • 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.

  • Wednesday, December 12, 2012
  • 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.

  • 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
  • Emotions Anonymous (EA) New Tucson Chapter

    Start: Wed, Dec 19, 2012 12:00 pm

    End: Wed, Dec 19, 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.

  • 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.

  • Thursday, December 20, 2012
  • Friends of Coyote Run

    Start: Thu, Dec 20, 2012 6:30 pm

    End: Thu, Dec 20, 2012 8:00 pm

    The friends of Coyote Run is a group of local individuals monitoring the transportation issues and concerns affecting local residents.  6:30-7 p.m. is designated for local residents to drop in and share concerns.

  • Women of the American Legion Auxiliary Oro Valley Seeking New Members

    Start: Thu, Dec 20, 2012 6:30 pm

    End: Thu, Dec 20, 2012 7:45 pm

    The American Legion Auxiliary, Oro Valley Unit 132, is actively seeking new members.  We are a relatively new unit, our charter was presented May of 2010, and we are eager to meet other women who are interested in supporting our military and the community.

  • American Legion Oro Valley Post 132 Meeting

    Start: Thu, Dec 20, 2012 6:30 pm

    End: Thu, Dec 20, 2012 7:30 pm

    American Legion Oro Valley Post 132 "Still Serving"

  • Wednesday, December 26, 2012
  • Emotions Anonymous (EA) New Tucson Chapter

    Start: Wed, Dec 26, 2012 12:00 pm

    End: Wed, Dec 26, 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.

  • Friday, December 28, 2012
  • IONS UNIVERSAL ENERGY CIRCLE

    Start: Fri, Dec 28, 2012 7:00 pm

    End: Fri, Dec 28, 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!

  • 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.

  • Chess Club

    Start: Tue, Jan 1, 2013 5:30 pm

    End: Tue, Jan 1, 2013 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.

  • Thursday, January 3, 2013
  • Wear Your Hearing Aid Or Your Brain WILL Rust

    Start: Thu, Jan 3, 2013 2:30 pm

    End: Thu, Jan 3, 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.

  • 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.

  • Thursday, January 17, 2013
  • Women of the American Legion Auxiliary Oro Valley Seeking New Members

    Start: Thu, Jan 17, 2013 6:30 pm

    End: Thu, Jan 17, 2013 7:45 pm

    The American Legion Auxiliary, Oro Valley Unit 132, is actively seeking new members.  We are a relatively new unit, our charter was presented May of 2010, and we are eager to meet other women who are interested in supporting our military and the community.

  • American Legion Oro Valley Post 132 Meeting

    Start: Thu, Jan 17, 2013 6:30 pm

    End: Thu, Jan 17, 2013 7:30 pm

    American Legion Oro Valley Post 132 "Still Serving"

  • 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!

  • Friday, January 25, 2013
  • IONS UNIVERSAL ENERGY CIRCLE

    Start: Fri, Jan 25, 2013 7:00 pm

    End: Fri, Jan 25, 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!

  • 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.

  • Chess Club

    Start: Tue, Feb 5, 2013 5:30 pm

    End: Tue, Feb 5, 2013 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.

  • Thursday, February 7, 2013
  • Wear Your Hearing Aid Or Your Brain WILL Rust

    Start: Thu, Feb 7, 2013 2:30 pm

    End: Thu, Feb 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.

  • 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!

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