Oro Valley Vista Newsletter Nov./Dec. 2017

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November/December 2017

State of the Town Address now available online

ORO VALLEY MAYOR & COUNCIL

On October 5, 2017, Town of Oro Valley Mayor Satish I. Hiremath, DDS, gave his eighth State of the Town Address to a sold-out crowd at the Hilton El Conquistador Resort. In addition to sharing the Town’s highlights and achievements, Mayor Hiremath talked about the importance of adaptability in leadership. To read a transcript of the speech or watch the video, visit the Town’s website at www.orovalleyaz.gov. This annual event is hosted by the Greater Oro Valley Chamber of Commerce.

Dr. Satish I. Hiremath, Mayor Lou Waters, Vice Mayor Joe Hornat, Councilmember

Festival of the Arts and Tree Lighting Celebration

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Rhonda Piña, Councilmember Bill Rodman, Councilmember Mary Snider, Councilmember Steve Solomon, Councilmember

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For Mayor and Councilmembers, call: (520) 229-4700 council@orovalleyaz.gov

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Town Manager Mary Jacobs (520) 229-4725 mjacobs@orovalleyaz.gov Photo banner captions: State of the Town Address 2017, Festival of the Arts and Tree Lighting Celebration and Tohono Chul.

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Access more Oro Valley news, events and activities at our website:

www.orovalleyaz.gov

Don’t miss one of the largest holiday-themed celebrations in Southern Arizona! The 2017 Oro Valley Festival of the Arts and Tree Lighting Celebration will be held December 2 and 3 at the Oro Valley Marketplace, 12155 N. Oracle Road.

This year’s event is sponsored by Pima Federal Credit Union and presented by the Town of Oro Valley and the Southern Arizona Arts and Cultural Alliance. More than 150 artists and artisans from around the country will be at this free, two-day festival. An exciting, new addition to this year’s event is the Chalk Art Festival. Be sure to stop by December 2, from 4 to 6 p.m., for cookie decorating, live musical performances, a visit from Santa and that special moment when we light the 35-foot holiday tree at 6 p.m.

The Town of Oro Valley will once again launch its Shop Oro Valley Holiday Campaign from November 3, 2017 through December 29, 2017. During this time, shoppers can win a prize just by shopping at any Oro Valley business! It’s easy to participate.

Beginning November 3, just submit a receipt that totals $25 or more from any Oro Valley business via electronic submission or at Oro Valley Town Hall. www.orovalleyaz.gov For more details on this fun campaign, visit us online at www.orovalleyaz.gov or follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/orovalleyazgov.

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Mayor Hiremath is named “Champion for Young Children”

Shop OV: Tohono Chul Gardens, Galleries & Bistro

By Dave Perry, President/CEO of the Greater Oro Valley Chamber of Commerce

Mayor Hiremath (center, holding award) is pictured with members of the First Things First Pima North Council Mayor Hiremath was named 2017 Pima North First Things First Champion for Young Children. The award was presented on September 13, 2017, by First Things First, a voter-created, statewide organization that funds early childhood education and health programs to help kids be successful once they enter kindergarten. The award is given to local champions who actively volunteer their time to raise public awareness of the importance of early childhood development and health.

Mark your calendars!

FREE Concerts For more information, including location details and the entire 2017-18 free concert lineup, visit www.orovalleyaz.gov.

Sat., 11/4, 10 a.m.

Kids Concert Series: Picnic on Moon Mountain Town Hall Thurs., 11/9, 6 p.m.

Jukebox Junqies Oro Valley Marketplace

Sat., 12/2, 10 a.m.

Kids Concert Series: Nutcracker Story Town Hall Sat., 12/9, 10:30 a.m.

Ocotillo Rain & Thunder Steam Pump Ranch

At Tohono Chul, where nature, culture and art are fused, you can find something different every day. That’s part of its worldrenown appeal, according to Executive Director Christine Conte, PhD. To wit, along Tohono Chul’s 47-acre corner of the Sonoran Desert, there are gentle trails, a rich diversity of wildlife, inspirational messages carved in stone and an array of saguaro, barrel cactus, ocotillo, palm and oak, each with a seasonal rhythm. “There’s something in bloom here almost all the time,” said Conte.

In Tohono Chul’s four galleries and three gift shops, you can gaze at art, jewelry, pottery and native gifts. Its commercial greenhouse sells plants adapted to the desert. In the Bistro, you’ll find fresh and colorful garden-to-table creations. There are celebrations, workshops, concerts, weddings, and the sparkle of holiday lights the first three Fridays and Saturdays in December. Come for 20 minutes, two hours or two days.

Thurs., 12/14, 6 p.m.

Desert Melodies Oro Valley Marketplace

Sat., 11/11, 10:30 a.m.

Bill Ganz Steam Pump Ranch Thurs., 11/16, 6 p.m.

Lisa Otey & Diane Van Deurzen Oro Valley Community Center Hot Cocoa 5K Run/Walk Monday, January 1, 2018 @ 11:18 a.m.

Steam Pump Ranch, 10901 N. Oracle Rd. Kick off 2018 with your running shoes! $20 in advance; $25 on race day.

Children 12 and under race for free with a paying adult. Visit orovalleyaz.gov or call 520-229-5050 for registration details.

Sat., 1/6, 10 a.m.

Kids Concert Series: Instrument Petting Zoo Children’s Museum Oro Valley Friends of the Oro Valley Library Gently Used Jewelry Sale 11/3, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

11/4, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Oro Valley Public Library, 1305 W. Naranja Drive All proceeds to benefit the library and fund scholarships.

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OV Photo by Josh Schachter Tohono Chul Gardens, Galleries & Bistro 7366 N. Paseo del Norte | 520-742-5455 Grounds open 8 a.m.-5 p.m. daily Shops and galleries 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. www.tohonochulpark.org

Misti Nowak, Communications Administrator | (520) 229-4712 | mnowak@orovalleyaz.gov Pia Salonga, Marketing & Communications Specialist | (520) 229-4731 | psalonga@orovalleyaz.gov