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JTED is a helpful resource for students
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
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
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…
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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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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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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.
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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.
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Marana resident charged with second degree murder
On May 16, 2013 at 11:14 p.m., officers from the Marana Police Department responded to a residence located in the 8900 block of N. Palm Brook Drive in response to a 911 call. Upon arrival, officers located an adult male and female in the home. The male was pronounced deceased at the scene.
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PCC names Lambert new Chancellor
Veteran community college leader Lee D. Lambert today was named chancellor of Pima Community College.
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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.
Found 60 events.
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Business Networking with Leading Edge BNI
Start: Tue, Feb 26, 2013 7:00 am
End: Wed, Feb 27, 2013 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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Business Networking with Leading Edge BNI
Start: Tue, Mar 5, 2013 7:00 am
End: Wed, Mar 6, 2013 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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Business Networking with Leading Edge BNI
Start: Tue, Mar 12, 2013 7:00 am
End: Wed, Mar 13, 2013 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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Business Networking with Leading Edge BNI
Start: Tue, Mar 19, 2013 7:00 am
End: Wed, Mar 20, 2013 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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Business Networking with Leading Edge BNI
Start: Tue, Mar 26, 2013 7:00 am
End: Wed, Mar 27, 2013 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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Business Networking with Leading Edge BNI
Start: Tue, Apr 2, 2013 7:00 am
End: Wed, Apr 3, 2013 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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Business Networking with Leading Edge BNI
Start: Tue, Apr 9, 2013 7:00 am
End: Wed, Apr 10, 2013 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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Kids' Sewing 101 Class
Start: Sat, Apr 13, 2013 9:00 am
End: Sat, Apr 13, 2013 12:00 pm
Kids 8 and older will love making their own decorative pillow in this introduction to sewing class. Call or visit to register, spaces are limited. Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft, 4380 N Oracle Road, #150. (520) 888-0363.
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Arizona Mystery Writers
Start: Sat, Apr 13, 2013 10:00 am
End: Sat, Apr 13, 2013 2:00 pm
Speaker: U.S. Border Patrol agent René Noriega describes the Patrol’s strategic use of pack animals and Indian tracking techniques to catch smugglers near the border.
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Business Networking with Leading Edge BNI
Start: Tue, Apr 16, 2013 7:00 am
End: Wed, Apr 17, 2013 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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The Art of Branding YOu
Start: Thu, Apr 18, 2013 5:30 pm
End: Thu, Apr 18, 2013 7:00 pm
Ad2 Tucson, an affiliate of the American Advertising Federation Tucson, is hosting their fourth annual The Art of Branding You event at Southwest University of Visual Arts on April 18, 2013 from 5:30pm-to-7pm. This educational event will feature a panel of local experts in the fields of marketing, public relations, design and communications. Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions of the panelists to learn about navigating the job search, mastering the interview and personal marketing as a professional. Other features of this event include a keynote presentation from Matt Russell, one-on-one portfolio reviews and professional headshots at a special event price.
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Spring Wings Appliqué T-Shirt Class
Start: Sun, Apr 21, 2013 1:00 pm
End: Sun, Apr 21, 2013 4:00 pm
Kids will enjoy designing, piecing and stitching their own appliquéd t-shirts in this fun class. Ages 8 and older. Please reserve your child's place at Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft, 4380 N. Oracle Road, #150 Tucson. Sunday, April 21, 1-4 p.m.
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Business Networking with Leading Edge BNI
Start: Tue, Apr 23, 2013 7:00 am
End: Wed, Apr 24, 2013 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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Growing Business through Federal Procurement
Start: Wed, Apr 24, 2013 8:00 am
End: Wed, Apr 24, 2013 9:30 am
The economic impact of federal spending in southern Arizona, including Davis Monthan Air Force Base is $2.3 billion per year, and they're looking for local vendors! The Tucson Metro Chamber's Military Affairs Committee invites you to a workshop designed to help you understand the federal purchasing process, get your company registered as an approved vendor and help you get your share of $2.3 billion.
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Kids' Craft: Paint & Paper Birdhouse
Start: Sat, Apr 27, 2013 1:00 pm
End: Sat, Apr 27, 2013 4:00 pm
Welcome spring with this fun kid's class. Participants will paint, use decoupage and crackle effects to decorate a wooden birdhouse. Please register at Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft, 4380 N. Oracle Road, #150. Saturday April 27, 1-4 p.m.
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Business Networking with Leading Edge BNI
Start: Tue, Apr 30, 2013 7:00 am
End: Wed, May 1, 2013 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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NKF Cadillac Golf Classic
Start: Fri, May 3, 2013 11:00 am
End: Fri, May 3, 2013 9:00 pm
Join golfers of all skill levels at the beautiful Hilton El Conquistador Country Club in Tucson for a day on the course in support of the National Kidney Foundation of Arizona. This year we move to an afternoon event with a 12:30pm shot gun start.
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Cinco de Derby
Start: Sat, May 4, 2013 2:00 pm
End: Sat, May 4, 2013 5:00 pm
This event raises money to benefit women and girls in the Tucson community. The event is a celebration of the Kentucky Derby and Cinco de Mayo. It will include Mexican and Kentucky Derby cuisine along with a mariachi band, Kentucky Derby Simulcast, raffle, a large silent auction and a live auction.
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Business Networking with Leading Edge BNI
Start: Tue, May 7, 2013 7:00 am
End: Wed, May 8, 2013 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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Quilting 101 Class
Start: Tue, May 7, 2013 9:30 am
End: Tue, May 7, 2013 12:00 pm
Learn basic quilting techniques, rotary cutting and pressing, while completing your own quilt block. Reservations required. Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft, 4380 N. Oracle Rd., #150. (520) 888-0363.
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Sew Reusable Tote Sewing Class
Start: Sat, May 11, 2013 9:00 am
End: Sun, May 12, 2013 12:00 am
Go green by making your own reusable shopping tote in this intermediate sewing class. Saturday May 11, 9 a.m. -noon. Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft, 4380 N. Oracle Road #150. Reservations required. (520) 888-0363
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Arizona Mystery Writers
Start: Sat, May 11, 2013 10:00 am
End: Sat, May 11, 2013 2:00 pm
Learn about poisons from Dr. F. Mazda Shirazi, U of A College of Pharmacy and Medical Director of the Arizona Poison and Drug Information Center. His interests include venoms, drug interactions, toxicology of implantable materials and public health. Afternoon: Winners of the 2013 AMW Story contest. Raffles and prizes.
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Business Networking with Leading Edge BNI
Start: Tue, May 14, 2013 7:00 am
End: Wed, May 15, 2013 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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Using Financial Statements to Monitor Your Business
Start: Tue, May 14, 2013 12:00 pm
End: Tue, May 14, 2013 1:30 pm
As a CPA and certified fraud examiner, Phil Dalrymple will give you a unique perspective on creating and implementing comprehensive and successful financial reporting strategies to monitor your business through simple financial statement analysis. You will be provided with powerful knowledge on how best to utilize tools for individual and business success.
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Special Olympics Golf Tournament
Start: Sat, May 18, 2013 7:00 am
End: Sat, May 18, 2013 3:00 pm
A golf tournament will be held at SaddleBrooke Ranch, 59680 E. Robson Circle (2.2 miles north of Oracle Junction on Oracle Road) Saturday, May 18, 2013 to support Special Olympics Arizona. The event is sponsored by Catalina Mountain Elks Lodge, Catalina-Oro Valley Lions Club, Catalina Inn, Players Pub, and State Farm agent Jay Salazar. Registration begins at 7 a.m. with an 8 o’clock shotgun start. The entry fee is $70, which includes green fee, cart, prizes, and lunch. Call Al Peterson at 465-6593 for additional information.