(BPT) - Mark knew he wanted to marry his girlfriend, Stacy, but he didn’t know how to pop the question. The proposal had to be memorable, unique, and meaningful for just the two of them. A cozy picnic on their favorite beach, surrounded by soft sand and cresting waves sounded perfect. Mark just needed that one final detail to make saying “I do” irresistible. 

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Marana

Carrabba’s holiday drive

Want to win an iPad Mini before the holidays? What about a custom-made necklace and bracelet, or a family four pack to visit Out of Africa in Sedona? This year, The Explorer is collecting toys and goodies for the children at the University Medical Center Diamond Children’s Center. The Diamond Center has children of all ages from newborn, to pre-teens, to teenagers who are often overlooked in medical centers.

(NewsUSA) - Gold has been an integral part of holiday traditions for centuries. The Magi carried gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh; golden gelt has been part of Hanukkah since the seventeenth century; and today "five golden rings" is more than a mere song lyric, they have come to symbolize all that we share with one another during this season.

(BPT) - Most women would agree that getting ready for a night out on the town is much more exciting than getting ready for a typical day. Dressing up, adding some shine or a little extra sparkle to your outfit can give your mood a boost whether it’s for a special occasion or a regular day.

On Oct. 1, the common area of Marana High School was filled with hundreds of students all dressed in blue. The sounds of popping balloons echoed off the walls, students laughed and ate ice cream all while music blasted through speakers. 

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A kaleidoscope of visually striking sights will light up the night at the Splash, summer charity event benefiting the arts.  

Skyline Gallery owners Ursula Rodgers and Lucine Dirtadian have been collaborating on creating jewelry since 1989. Their fine jewelry business, Four Hands Images, is known for its highly crafted earrings, pendants, rings, bracelets and necklaces made of gold or platinum and featuring semi-precious or precious stones including diamonds, pearls, opals, jasper, agates, tanzanite, and tourmaline.

Oro Valley

Located at 3725 W. Ina Road, Butterfly Boutique offers a unique and charitable business model by donating its proceeds to the Springboard Home for Youth in Crisis, a home for girls in Oro Valley.

Capping off a weekend of ceremonies and events held in honor of the January 8 anniversary, Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords led thousands in the Pledge of Allegiance at the University of Arizona Sunday night.

When physical education teacher Ann Paulson of Painted Sky Elementary School started the Miler’s Club 10 years ago, she was hoping to spread the importance of fitness and health to students and the community. Since that day, her vision has become an ever-growing reality.

Students at Coronado K-8 School are coming together for a common cause, to help their classmate Nic Stogner.

I’m tired of those who claim the cronyism and corruption of Tucson’s city government are akin to Chicago’s. It insults Chicago. Detroit, in all its squalor and incompetence, may be a better example.

You’ve shopped, clicked and searched for the perfect birthday gift, but still have no idea what to buy.

It started at Ironwood Ridge High School with a simple idea, followed by 800 white bracelets. Now thousands across the country are wearing the white bands that read: “Remember 1.8.11.”