(NAPSI)—As a young child, Ryan Haass spent much of his time on a tractor in Devine, Texas. The Haass family heritage revolves around farming and tractor restoration. When Ryan was 10, the Texas drought was so bad that his family retired its tractors and turned to cattle ranching. With idle tractors around the farm, Ryan’s older siblings, Randolph and Amie, discovered an interest in restoration and began participating in competitions.

How is the Town of Marana doing economically? The luncheon being hosted by the Marana Chamber of Commerce on Friday, April 26 will give you a good idea.

The Tucson Cactus & Succulent Society (TCSS) will hold a free Pima Prickly Park Celebration from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Sunday, April 14 at the park, 3500 W. River Road. 

When most people think of George Lucas, they are hurtled along a prestigious history of inspiration, creation, and creativity the likes of which have sparked the imaginations of millions around the world. Lucas, and his entities LucasFilms and LucasArts, have been responsible for some of the most innovative and groundbreaking creations in the past decades. Both the Star Wars and Indiana Jones franchise empires were birthed from the mind of Lucas, and their successes have been nearly unparalleled in modern culture. The Lucas empire stretches beyond movies, though. While LucasFilms is responsible for the classic films we all know and love, LucasArts has been supplying the gaming world with games as impressive as the movies.

Young people ages 14-21 who want to explore careers in aerospace, defense and manufacturing are encouraged to attend Pima County’s free Youth Career Expo on Wednesday, April 10.

In 2003, John Corbett, owner of All About Running and Walking, Gregg Forzst of Ventana Medical Systems, Jami Eggold of Northwest Medical Center, and Ainsley Reeder from The Town of Oro Valley collaborated to bring a world-class half marathon to Oro Valley. 

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(BPT) - Whether you are at risk for, have been recently diagnosed with, or are living with diabetes, it is essential to make sure you have the information necessary to manage your disease. It can also be overwhelming caring for someone with diabetes. The American Diabetes Association strives to make it easier and the organization’s EXPOs are a great place to start.

On Jan. 1, Anytime Fitness locations at Oracle and Magee and on Dove Mountain will be sponorsing a competitive 5K race on New Year’s Day.

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“Becky’s New Car” being shown

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Thursday, March 29

On April 28, the City of Tucson will be turned into a virtual taco-topia with more than 30 amateur and professional competitors battling for $5,000 cash and bragging rights over the title “Grand Champion Taco” at the first Tucson Taco Festival at Rillito Downs. Produced by Affordable Food Festivals, LLC, this event will be modeled after the Arizona Taco Festival in Scottsdale, which attracts more than 15,000 people.

A sunny day in Oro Valley proved to be the right backdrop to let local businesses shine during Saturday's business fair and exposition, presented by the Oro Valley Business Club.