Oro Valley Vista Newsletter March 2019

TripAdvisor taps OV for a top 15 destination

In case you hadn’t heard, Oro Valley recently made TripAdvisor’s list of “15 Ridiculously Romantic Weekend Getaways in Arizona.” Among the reasons for being selected are the gorgeous views and excellent outdoor adventures. To mark the occasion, at the Feb. 6 Council meeting, Mayor Joe Winfield issued his first mayoral proclamation: Celebrating Oro Valley as a Romantic Destination Month.

Major League Soccer returned to Naranja Park in February

For the third year in a row, Oro Valley welcomed the New York Red Bulls to the well-groomed fields of Naranja Park. Major League Soccer’s return to the OV means the Town has continued to invest in high-quality recreational amenities for its residents and guests. As a special treat for soccer fans young and old, the Red Bulls held an open game against Phoenix Rising on February 10, which was free and open to the public. Thank you to El Conquistador Tucson, a Hilton Resort, the Greater Oro Valley Chamber of Commerce and Visit Tucson for bringing Major League Soccer back to Oro Valley!

March Public Engagement Opportunities

Unless otherwise noted, meetings will be held in Oro Valley Town Hall Council Chambers, 11000 N. La Cañada Drive

• March 4 @ 5 p.m. Historic Preservation Commission Meeting (Location: Hopi Conference Room at Town Hall)

• March 5 @ 6 p.m. Planning and Zoning Commission Special Session

• March 11 @ 6 p.m. Water Utility Commission Meeting (Location: Hopi Conference Room at Town Hall)

• March 20 @ 6 p.m. Town Council Meeting

• March 21 @ 4 p.m. Stormwater Utility Commission Meeting (Location: Hopi Conference Room at Town Hall)

• March 26 @ 3 p.m. Board of Adjustment Meeting

Meetings are periodically cancelled or rescheduled. To confirm your meeting, please visit www.orovalleyaz.gov and click on “Meetings and Agendas” in the carousel.

REMINDER: Make your voice heard!

Do you have one minute a month to help make Oro Valley even better? Resident input is essential to the Town’s decision-making process, so we’ve launched a new online tool to make sure we’re hearing from the entire demographic spectrum. With the new FlashVote platform, you can sign up to take a one-minute survey (no more than once a month). Survey responses are anonymous and will provide statistically valid information for Council and Town leadership to make important decisions. Everyone who takes the survey receives the results once the survey closes. Sign up today at www.flashvote.com/orovalley and make sure your voice is heard! Prefer the phone? Just call 775-235-2240.

Open for business!

Shopping locally is a reinvestment in our community, helping to fund the programs and services for outstanding quality of life. We are grateful the following businesses selected Oro Valley.

Now open

• Soundpoint Audiology & Hearing 7862 N. Oracle Road

• The Motive Physical Therapy 2512 E. Vistoso Commerce Loop, Ste. 180

Coming Soon

• Rosie’s Barket (dog washing and play space) 7690 N. Oracle Road

In case you missed it...

Mayor Winfield, members of Town Council and the Greater Oro Valley Chamber of Commerce attend the Quail Park of Oro Valley ribbon cutting.

Upcoming Events

For complete details on these and other events, visit our online calendar at www.orovalleyaz.gov.

Friday Night Live at Steam Pump Ranch— FREE! Friday, March 1 5-6:30 p.m. Don Armstrong & the

Whiskeypalians 6:30-9 p.m. Cochise County All-Stars Steam Pump Ranch, 10901 N. Oracle Road

MOVE Across 2 Ranges Saturday, March 2, various start times Join us for a hiking challenge in the Tortolita and Santa Catalina mountain ranges. For info on fees and registration, visit www.move2ranges.com.

Kids Concert Series—FREE! Saturday, March 2 @ 10 a.m. Council Chambers, 11000 N. La Cañada

Second Saturdays at Steam Pump Ranch— FREE! Saturday, March 9 & Saturday, April 13 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Live music at 10:30 a.m., plus tours, garden activities, Heirloom Farmers Market and more! Steam Pump Ranch, 10901 N. Oracle Road

Dispose-A-Med—FREE! Tuesday, March 12 @ 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Sun City Oro Valley, 1565 E. Rancho Vistoso Blvd.

Oro Valley Marketplace Concert Series—FREE! Thursday, March 14 @ 6 p.m. Band: Sabra Faulk & Amber Norgaard Location in the Century Theatres courtyard @ Oracle & Tangerine

Archery Expo Day—FREE! Saturday, March 30, 9 a.m. to noon Enjoy basic archery instruction, vendor booths and family fun. Naranja Park Archery Range, 810 W. Naranja Drive Call 520-229-5050.

Friday Night Live at Steam Pump Ranch— FREE! Friday, April 5 5-6:30 p.m. Saguaro Sunset Trio 6:30-9 p.m. Split Decision Steam Pump Ranch, 10901 N. Oracle Road

Kids Concert Series—FREE! Saturday, April 6 @ 10 a.m. Council Chambers, 11000 N. La Cañada

Celebrate Oro Valley—FREE! Saturday, April 13, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Live music, art show, venders, dance performances, horse demonstrations and more! Steam Pump Ranch, 10901 N. Oracle Road