Oro Valley
July/August 2024
Intermittent Loop trail closures along CDO Wash
Work has begun on the Pima County Regional Flood Control District’s Cañada del Oro (CDO) Wash Levee Augmentation Project, which runs along The Loop trail segment from N. La Cañada Drive to N. Oracle Road. There will be intermittent trail closures through November 2024, weather permitting. There are no anticipated impacts to local roadways or events.
ORO VALLEY MAYOR & COUNCIL
Joe Winfield, Mayor
Melanie Barrett, Vice Mayor
Tim Bohen, Councilmember
Harry “Mo” Greene, Councilmember
Joyce Jones-Ivey, Councilmember
Josh Nicolson, Councilmember
Steve Solomon, Councilmember
For Mayor and Councilmembers, call: 520-229-4700 council@orovalleyaz.gov
Town Manager Jeff Wilkins 520-229-4725
Got questions? Ask OV! ask@orovalleyaz.gov
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Following the Bighorn Fire of 2020, increased sediment has decreased the wash’s capacity. This project aims to restore capacity and enhance flood protection for homes and businesses in the area. It is funded by a Pima County tax levy and a $2.5 million FEMA grant.
In addition to Loop trail closures, residents can also expect to see temporary disturbances in the wash including tree clearings and debris removal.
For the latest details on trail closures, visit pima.gov/theloop
For general project information, click here or visit OVAZ.gov and search for LEVEE.
For questions, please contact the Pima County Flood Control District at 520-724-4600.
Disc golf is back for the summer!
The Pusch Ridge Disc Golf Course (10000 N. Oracle Road) is open daily from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. through Sept. 22. The course features several new additions this year, including golf carts, pro shop, short tees and PDGA sanctioned leagues.
The course fee is $10 per round, per person. Tee times for 7 a.m. to noon on Saturdays and Sundays can be booked in advance on PlayOV.com. All other tee times are first-come, first-served, and can be paid for via QR code at the first tee. Summer memberships are available for purchase at PlayOV.com
Don’t forget to vote on July 30
Arizona’s Primary Election Day is Tuesday, July 30. Three Oro Valley Town Council seats are up for election, and there will be four candidates on the primary ballot. Voter information can be found on the Pima County Recorder’s Office website at recorder.pima.gov/RecorderHome.
Oro Valley’s Path Forward—The 2026 General Plan
Building blocks for the next 10-year community action plan
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Thank you, Oro Valley, for your ongoing commitment and care for the Town’s future! More than 8,600 responses for OV’s future have been provided through surveys, events and online.
Your voice is valued! Resident responses and comments are the foundational building blocks to create the next 10-year action plan, known as OV’s Path Forward.
Get ready! Starting in August, go to OVPathForward.com to help make sure the draft vision for Oro Valley’s future captures what most residents said.
Let’s go! The vision and guiding principles provide the framework for the 10-year plan. Next, goals, policies and actions will be forged by resident working groups to turn the vision into a reality.
Be sure to subscribe to the podcast on Apple Music, Google Podcasts or Spotify. Click here or listen directly on the Town’s website by visiting orovalleyaz.gov and search for PODCAST.
Monsoons and Monsters
Join us for a conversation with Louie Valenzuela, Oro Valley’s Emergency Management and Safety Coordinator. Louie discusses his role with the Town, how to prepare for common emergencies, how to put together a 72-hour kit, and much more. We also have some fun discussing how he would handle some imaginary, desert-themed, emergencies!
Shop Oro Valley!
Meet the Tortoise Fairy, OV’s most mysterious resident
Over the past 8+ years, the tortoise sculpture on Rancho Vistoso Blvd. has become the stuff of legends, and it was all due to one person: The Tortoise Fairy (aka Lisa Powell). Lisa sat down with us to talk about why she began this passion project and her inspiration along the way.
Remember: shopping locally is a reinvestment in your quality of life! Explore all of Oro Valley’s shopping, dining and service options by visiting shopovaz.com
NOW OPEN
• AT&T, 10566 N. Oracle Rd. #142
• Planet Fitness, 10525 N. Oracle Rd. #121 (new owner)
• Vistoso Cleaners, 12112 N. Rancho Vistoso Blvd. #190 (new owner)
Upcoming Events
$5 Sunday Family Fun Days
Oro Valley Aquatic Center
23 W. Calle Concordia
Every Sunday through Aug. 4
9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
$5 admission for the entire family, up to 6 people!
(Kids 3 and under are free.)
Family Dive-in Movies
Oro Valley Aquatic Center 23 W. Calle Concordia
7 – 9:30 p.m.
Advance ticket sales only at PlayOV.com. $14/family, $5/individual
JULY 13: The Little Mermaid (2023)
AUGUST 3: Finding Nemo
COMING SOON
• The Complete Canine, 10140 N. Oracle Rd.
• Handel's Homemade Ice Cream, 7315 N. Oracle Rd. #108
• Starizona, 12995 N. Oracle Rd. #181
Movies on the Lawn —FREE!
Community and Recreation Center
10555 N. La Cañada Drive
Join us for a family-friendly movie night! The movie will be shown near the golf driving range and will begin shortly after sundown.
JULY 20: Emperor's New Groove
AUGUST 17: Turning Red
Parents’ Night Out
Steam Pump Ranch
10901 N. Oracle Road
Friday, July 19, 6 to 10 p.m. Cost: $20/child, ages 5-12
Drop off the kids at Steam Pump Ranch and go enjoy your evening! We’ll treat your kids to a movie, games, crafts, pizza and snacks!
