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It’s our annual roundup of summer camps and classes to keep kids active and engaged from May through August. Featured camps and classes are hosted by the Towns of Oro Valley and Marana, the ArizonaSonora Desert Museum, Live Theatre Workshop, the Tucson Jewish Community Center and many more. While by no means a comprehensive list of all the goings on this summer, this is a look at some exciting choices all around the Tucson area. Read more on page 8.

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Gladden Farms Elementary principal selected to lead Marana High Jeff Gardner Tucson Local Media

he Marana Unified School District governing board has selected Gladden Farms Elementary School principal Caitlyn Kauffman as the new principal of Marana High School, beginning July 1. This is the latest in a series of position changes for Kauffman, who has previously served as a high school teacher, school counselor and district office coordinator. While she has led Gladden Farms for two years, she says she’s excited to return to the high school arena. See MARANA HIGH SCHOOL, P6

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It’s a busy weekend around town, as we squeeze in as many community and outdoor events as possible before the summer heat starts to ramp up. This is your second to last chance to enjoy the Mercado Flea Market at the Mercado San Agustin before it closes for summer. Held on the second Sunday of each month, the Mercado Flea Market hosts dozens of vendors in an open-air market selling antique, vintage and all sorts of used and collectible items. In addition to checking out some unique and quirky items, many of the MSA restaurants and cafes will also be open. 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, April 10. 100 S. Avenida del Convento. Tohono Chul botanical gardens continues their Sundays In The Garden series this weekend with the music of the El SurCo music collective. El SurCo blends guitars, violin, charango, bombo, and vocal harmonies influenced by the music traditions of Argentina, Chile, and surrounding regions. Shows take place in the Performance Garden, where you can sip wine and listen to live music. Seating is limited, so please arrive early. The concert series is sponsored in part by the Tucson Guitar Society. Sunday, April 10. 1:30 to 3 p.m. 7366 Paseo del Norte. Free with admission into the park. Tohonochul.org

Enjoy the music of one of the great Southern rock bands, with a twist! Early next week, downtown’s Fox Theatre is hosting Big Band of Brothers: A Jazz Celebration of the Allman Brothers Band. This performance is based off the album of the same name, released by New West Records in celebration

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of the 50th Anniversary of the Allman Brothers Band’s debut. The show features Jaimoe, Sammy Miller and The Congregation, with special guests Lamar Williams Jr. and Drew Smithers. Tuesday, April 12. 7:30 p.m. $42 - $67. At the Fox Tucson Theatre, 17 W. Congress St. Foxtucson.com Enjoy free admission to the Tucson Museum of Art for their special “Second SundAZe: Family Day.” This month, enjoy the exhibit “Brad Kahlhamer: 11:59 to Tucson.” Kahlhamer is a Mesa/New York-based artist whose paintings and compilations highlight his mixed identity: born to Indigenous parents but then adopted by a German American family. TMA describes his art as a mixture of childhood memories, fantasies about the Southwest, and experiences as an illustrator and musician. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, April 10. At the Tucson Museum of Art and Historic Block, 200 W. Alameda Street.

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Female Business expo this weekend at El Conquistador resort Nicole Feltman Tucson Local Media

teer group’s president, Hilda Ramirez, has organized a luncheon and fashion show in addition to the expo, which will feature up to 30 vendors. The vendors and the fashion show will be free, but the noon luncheon costs $80 per ticket, or $800 dollars for a table of 10 people. This event is a great opportunity for business women of Tucson to meet each other and formulate connections and collabo-

rations that will allow for local businesses to thrive and for the local economy to flourish, according to Deborah Kinkel-Suarez, executive chair of Women Entrepreneurs of Oro Valley. Kinkel-Suarez wants the event to “inspire women to follow their dreams and open the business they have been thinking about, or at least asking questions about some of the other vendors.” There will be three

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speakers at the event, sharing their own experience with business and how they have overcome their challenges. Oro Valley Police Chief Kara Riley, El Rio Health Center Foundation Executive Director Brenda Goldsmith and iBalance Wellness Spa owner Lynda Barber will all be speaking. “The luncheon is going to be something where you can see three different women in three different areas and how they have

succeeded and how they overcame during and after COVID,” said Kinkel-Suarez. “Anyone that goes to the luncheon will have some community gathering as well as supporting our local Oro Valley businesses and hearing and being able to take a way a tidbit from one or both or all three and help them in their business here in Oro Valley.” Raffle Tickets will be drawn by vendors at 1:30 pm.

Proceeds from this event will support the efforts of Women Entrepreneurs of Oro Valley. This is their second annual event and they hope to continue hosting the Women’s Expo every year, along with hosting consumer-focused workshops throughout the year. If you want to apply to be a vendor, or register for the event, be sure to fill out the form at https://forms.gle/ HZDadZEGMkJtEoe29.

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’ve loved every part of my career, but I really love high school, and I love our district,” Kauffman said. “I want to continue to serve the same community I’m in right now. Gladden Farms feeds into Marana High School, so there are a lot of parents who have kids at both schools.” Kauffman previously served as an assistant principal at MHS for three years prior to moving to Gladden Farms. Although Gladden Farms is the largest elementary school in the Marana

district, Kauffman admits the high school is a much larger enterprise and “kind of like a small city.” She estimates she will move from working in a school of roughly 800, to roughly 2,500. “There are definitely different challenges to working at the high school level. At elementary, students come to us at all different levels and we’re meeting them where they are. But one of the big differences at Marana High will be working with students as they transition into what’s next for them after high school,” Kauffman said. “That’s my favorite part

about working at a high school: helping students meet their goals and grow into awesome people who will serve the community.” While her official start date is July 1, the transition has already started. The District is currently working to hire Kauffman’s replacement at Gladden Farms. She is also meeting with MHS faculty to see how things have changed since she left, speaking with teachers individually and establishing parent relationships. Although schools seem to be on the road to recovery from the pan-

demic, Arizona still regularly ranks among the worst states for public schooling, in terms of student-teacher ratio, faculty turnover and teacher pay. However, Kauffman says she does not have specific plans for change coming into this new role. Rather, she wants to begin by listening. “Even though I’m starting a new position, my goal is never to change things drastically right away. I want to honor the work that’s been done and grow from there… I want to learn more about what their needs are right now. A lot has happened in the last two years, obviously,”

Kauffman said. “These people are going through really hard times, yet they still show up to educate our kids. That shows how strong these relationships and commitments are. It’s been a really challenging time for educators, so I want to learn about what their needs are. I can assume things, but I don’t want to assume things. I want to learn from the teachers who are going through it.” Kauffman began her passion for teaching while working as a nanny in college, where she realized she loved working with kids. Originally from Yuma, she moved to

Tucson to attend the University of Arizona, and has stayed in the area ever since. Kauffman received her Master’s of Education in Educational Leadership from UA in 2013, as well as her Master’s of Education in School Counseling in 2009. She is anticipating her K-12 Superintendent Certification this May. “Mrs. Kauffman is passionate about educating students and building a school culture that improves students’ lives. She values connecting with individuals and builds strong relationships with students, staff, and families,”

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said MUSD superintendent Dan Streeter. She started her career at Sunnyside High School before moving to work in Marana. She now says she plans to finish her career within MUSD. “I constantly surround myself with people who know different things than I do, and have different strengths than I do, so I feel like I get to learn from people. And then I take that learning and turn it into a greater impact on students,” Kauffman said. “I’ve loved every position I’ve held as an educator, because I feel in some way I’m always learning. I love watching kids

flourish and get excited about what’s next in their lives.” Earlier this year, K a u ff m a n was selected as the Best School Leader in Tu c s o n Local Media’s annual reader poll, the Best of the Northwest. “Having worked at Marana High School for three years, it’s such a special place, and I am so excited to go back and work with some of the

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Towns, museums and theaters hosting classes and camps this summer Jake O’Rourke and Jeff Gardner Tucson Local Media

he saying goes “if you can’t beat them, join them” — but there are many classes available this summer that allow kids to beat the heat while also joining in on team activities. Every year, Tucson Local Media rounds up a sampler of some of the summer camps and classes, and this edition continues that tradition. There are plenty of the classic outdoor recreational opportunities and overnight camps, but there also technology, arts

and culture opportunities depending on your preference. Whether they’re hosted at a community pool, indoors, or outdoors away from peak heat hours, there are plenty of ways to keep kids active and engaged this summer without getting too hot. Some even get kids up in the mountains as a way to beat the heat. Of course, there are far too many opportunities for kids around town this summer, so this is by no means a comprehensive list. This is a look at many of the options hosted by our local governments, museums, churches and more. We know it’s technically summer break,

but you never know, kids might learn a thing or two at these summer camps as well. TOWN OF MARANA Marana is offering several options to keep campers active during the summer months. Sports and swimming camps are designed to keep people moving through the heat of the summer. Here are some of the programs taking place this summer in Marana. Visit maranaaz.gov/recreation for more information and to register. Horse Camps by Tucson Mountain Stables. For those wanting to get in touch with their inner

cowboy or cowgirl, Tucson Mountain Stables has three week-long camps for riders ages 5 to 14 to learn the ins and outs of horsemanship. Campers will learn how to interact with horses, handle them, and correctly ride them. Camps will be held at the Heritage River Park Arena at 12375 N. Heritage Park Drive and run Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Weeks will be separated based on age as follows: Buckaroo: Ages 5 to 7. The Buckaroo session is from June 6 to June 10. Junior: Ages 8 to 14. The Junior session is from June 13 to June 17. Advanced: Ages 8 to 14. The Advanced session is from June 20 to June

24. Cost: $250 for residents, $312.50 for nonresidents. Water Play in the Garden by Nature to You. Nature to You offers families a chance to rise early and enjoy the summer mornings in the Heritage River Park Community Garden, located at 12375 N. Heritage Park Drive. Classes are offered on Fridays in July starting on July 8 and run from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. These classes are designed for people of all ages and abilities. Class sessions include water activities, planting in the garden, investigating soil, seeking out some cool shade, and enjoying snacks right out of the garden. Cost: $40 for

residents, $50 for nonresidents. Sensory Splash. Every Saturday from June 25 to July 30, an adaptive experience will be hosted at the Marana Pool for individuals with special needs. These aquatic meet ups are from 11 a.m. to noon and are a safe and positive environment full of planned activities to create memorable experiences for participants ages 5 to 16. Cost: $20 for residents, $25 for non-Residents. Sports Camp by TGA Sports. The TGA Sports Camp is available in two sessions: Session 1 is from June 13 to June 17, and Session 2 is from June 27 to July 1. Over the course

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of a session, campers are introduced to five sports: flag football, floor hockey, lacrosse, tennis, and ultimate frisbee. No equipment is needed as everything is supplied by TGA Sports. Sessions are Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. and are available for children ages 5 to 14. All sessions are located at the Crossroads District Park at 7548 N. Silverbell Road. Cost: $179 for residents, $223.27 for non-residents. Youth Flag Football Camp by TGA Sports. The TGA flag football camp is available in two sessions: Session 1 is from June 6 to June 10, and Session 2 is from June 20 to June 24. Each session is designed to be five days of learning how to pass, receive, run routes, and practice offense, defense, footwork, speed and agility. Every Friday is game day where campers will have a chance to showcase their skills. Sessions are Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. and are available for children ages 5 to 14. All sessions are located at the Crossroads District Park at 7548 N. Silver-

bell Road. Cost: $179 for residents, $223.27 for non-residents. Lacrosse Camps. This three-day camp is for boys and girls ages 5 to 14, including those who are new to the game and those with previous lacrosse experience. Separate tracks will be offered for players of different ages and skill levels. Instruction will focus on the introduction and development of basic lacrosse skills. No equipment is required, but if a player already owns equipment, they are encouraged to bring it to their sessions. Lacrosse sticks and protective gear will be provided as needed. Session 1 is from June 7 to June 9 at the Crossroads District Park at 7548 N. Silverbell Road. Session 2 is from July 5 to July 7 at the Gladden Farms Community Park at 12205 N. Tangerine Farms Road. Players 8 and under will be from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Players 9 to 14 will be from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Cost: $35 for residents, $43.75 for non-residents.

TOWN OF ORO VALLEY Oro Valley is hosting summer camps and programs for all ages and interests. Camps range from sports and fitness to arts and STEM opportunities for Oro Valley’s summer dwellers to take advantage of. Whether new or returning, camps accommodate all skill levels and are designed to help campers learn new skills or enhance ones they already have. There are plenty of opportunities for kids to stay busy in Oro Valley this summer. Visit orovalleyaz.gov/Government /Departments/ Parks-and-Recreation for more information and to register for classes. Art and STEM = STEAM at Steam Pump Ranch. This award-winning program uses the great outdoors to help campers ages 6 to 12 gain a better understanding about what it was like living hundreds of years ago in the Sonoran Desert. Campers will learn how technology helped survival and advanced food, shelter, clothing, art, and human ZUZI! High Flying Arts

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ZUZI! Dance’s summer literacy based High Flyin’ Arts camp allow students to explore the performing and visual arts of aerial low flying trapeze, dance, choreography and visual arts. This year’s camp is based on the children’s story Linnea in Monet’s Garden by Christina Björk Dates: Tuesday May 31 Friday, June 10 – 9 days 9am-1pm / Ages 7-14 Location: sYnapse at Studio Y Cost: $450

culture throughout history. Mixed in with all the learning are water games, shady trees, and indoor space as needed. Sessions will be from 7:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Monday through Friday starting May 31 and will run through July 29. Price per week is $54 per camper. TGA Premier Sports Camp. This camp offers three different weekly options for campers to

participate in. There are rotating cheer, sports, and flag football camps that start June 6 and end July 29 for children ages 5 to 12. Camps are held Monday through Friday and run from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Riverfront Park Upper Field at 551 W. Lambert Lane. Cheer camps will include instructions, games, and activities. Campers will learn a cheer with basic tum-

bling, but no flying. Sports camps will include introductions to flag football, floor hockey, lacrosse, and ultimate frisbee. Sessions are designed to maximize fun and safety for campers and include instructions, games, and activities. Flag football camps are five days, geared specifically toward football activities. Campers will Continued on P11

Summer Explore Archery Class

Naranja Park Archery Range 810 W. Naranja Drive, Oro Valley Wednesday and Thursday June 1st and 2nd, Mondays and Tuesdays – June 6th & June 7th, June 13h & June 14th, June 20th & June 21st, June 27th & June 28th From 8:00 am until 10:00 am Fee is $30 per session. Hosted by Desert Destroyers Junior Olympic Archery Development Club

Summer Explore Archery Class is open to all ages 8 and above. Learn the basics of archery, while participating in a fun safe environment. Class Structure – 60minutes basic archery instruction, 60 minutes Explore Archery Activity. Every Class will be a different lesson from the Explore Archery Handbook. Classes limited to 10 students per day. Sign up for all ten session and pay for nine! Contact Lawrence Brady at the number below for payment details. Please bring your own water bottle and sunscreen, water will be provided at the range.

To register RSVP via text to 520-955-3029 include name and phone #

Class Status and information at Desert Destroyers Archery Facebook page. Class Taught by USA Archery Certified Archery Coaches that are Safe Sport Certified. Desert Destroyers Head Coach Lawrence Brady, a USA Archery Certified Level 4 National Training Systems Coach will be the primary instructor.

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learn about passing, receiving, running routes, and practice offense, defense, footwork, speed, and agility. Every Friday is game day where campers will have a chance to showcase their skills. Price per child is $179 per week and includes a camp T-shirt. Play-Well Teknologies Camp. This camp gives participants ages 5 to 12 a chance to explore principles of engineering and physics by building elaborate objects, structures, and vehicles using LEGOs while working with specially trained instructors. Sessions are held Monday through Friday and are split up based on age. Adventures

in STEM using LEGO is from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. for ages 5 to 7 from June 13 to June 17. STEM Explorations using LEGO is from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. for ages 8 to 12 from June 13 to June 17. Pokémon Engineering using LEGO is from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. for ages 5 to 7 from July 11 to July 15. Pokémon Master Engineering using LEGO is from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. for ages 8 to 12 from July 11 to July 15. All camps are located at the Oro Valley Community Center, 10555 N. La Cañada Drive. Sessions are $165 per camper. Camp Swim Play Fun (SPF) at the Oro Valley Community Center. Camp SPF gives campers ages 6 to 12 opportunities to swim, hit golf and tennis balls, play games,

make arts and crafts, and work with experienced staff members. Sessions are 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday through Friday starting May 31 and will run until July 29. All camps are located at the Oro Valley Community Center, 10555 N. La Cañada Drive. Price per week is $30 per camper. I Can Too! Camp at the Oro Valley Community Center. This camp offers children ages 6 to 12 living with Down syndrome, Asperger’s, autism and learning delays opportunities to engage in games, sports, arts and crafts, and other activities that keep them involved with their peers while working with specialized staff. Sessions are from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Fri-

day starting May 31 and will run until July 29. All camps are located at the Oro Valley Community Center, 10555 N. La Cañada Drive. Price per week is $135 per camper. LIVE THEATRE WORKSHOP These camps are designed to be an intense week of producing, acting, dancing, improvisation, and exploration of the technical side of theatre arts. Camps are arranged based on age/ grade level, and all skill levels are welcome to participate. Instructors are trained to create a fun, low-pressure environment with an end goal of creating a production that participants will showcase at

the end of the camp session. Camps will be held Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. starting June 6 and will run through July 29. All camps take place at Live Theatre Workshop, 3322 E. Fort Lowell Road. Prices per camp range from $235 to $580. Visit livetheatreworkshop.org for the camp schedule and specific registration fees. JEWISH COMMUNI TY CENTER TUCSON Camp J is back this summer to host its weekly, award-winning programs for JCC members and the Tucson community alike. Children from kindergarten through 9th grade experience the development of cre-

ativity, initiative, and leadership with the goal of creating friendships, stories and lifelong skills. Camp activities include group sports in the gym, tennis courts, and outdoors field space mixed with time spent on computers, arts and crafts, swimming and water activities at the Splash Pad all led by experienced staff. Specialized activities range from archery to STEM courses. Weekly camp sessions are Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. from May 31 to Aug. 3. Visit tucsonjcc. org for more information and to register. Camp J is broken down into the following age groups: Shalom (Peace): Grades K-2. A traditional Continued on P13

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day camp experience that allows campers to explore the different facilities the JCC has to offer. Campers are grouped by age and programming is designed to meet the needs of all developmental levels with social and emotional skill development at the forefront. Weekly admission is $295 for JCC members and $345 for the community for the first nine weeks. Week 10 is $200 for JCC members and $240 for the community. Giborim (Heroes): Grades 3-5. Children in this session participate in weekly activities designed to nurture their creativity and build skills while having fun. Electives are led by experienced instructors, giving campers access to an

even higher level of instruction. Fridays are reserved for campers to go on field trips. Weekly admission is $340 for JCC members and $390 for the community for the first nine weeks. Week 10 is $230 for JCC members and $270 for the community. Tiyul (Trip): Grades 6-9. This program allows older campers to develop independence, self-confidence, and new skills while engaging in teamwork and enhancing a sense of self awareness and the world they exist within. Each week includes day trips and an overnight stay at the JCC. Weekly admission is $370 for JCC members and $420 for the community for the first nine weeks. Week 10 is $250 for JCC members and

$290 for the community. Gesher (Bridge): Grades 6-9. This program functions similarly to the Tiyul group but excludes the overnight stay. Campers develop their independence and self-confidence while working in groups and making new friends. Weekly admission is $350 for JCC members and $400 for the community for the first nine weeks. Week 10 is $240 for JCC members and $280 for the community. CHILDREN’S MUSEUM TUCSON SUMMER CAMPS The Children Museum Tucson offers a wide variety of camps for kids ages 4 to 10. Wee ones Continued on P14

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between 4 and 6 years can learn about dinosaurs, wizards and outer space as well as brush up on kindergarten skills. Kids 7 to 10 can learn gardening, art and STEM skills. Camp runs from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the downtown location, 200 S. Sixth Ave. Kids should bring a peanut-free snack and water. Find a full list of classes and register at childrensmuseumtucson.org. Call (520) 792-9985 for more info. ZUZI! DANCE SUMMER CAMP If your kid wants to try everything from choreography to low-flying trapeze, Zuzi! Dance

Summer Camp is the place to learn all the right moves. This year’s camp takes inspiration from Christina Björk’s children’s story, “Linnea in Monet’s Garden,” and will include various forms of artwork in addition to dance. Camp is 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. weekdays between May 31 and June 10. Cost is $450. More details at zuzimoveit.org. TUCSON REGIONAL BALLET This renown local ballet offers first-rate classes for children and adults, including a Ballet Boot Camp for kids 7 and up, all the way to adults. By the end of the intensive one-month camp, you’re expected to be set to perform in showcase per-

formance at Leo Rich Theater. Visit academyofballetintucson.com for details.

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Young artists between the ages of 5 and 13 can craft masterpieces in all manner of media after touring different exhibitions in the museum. Camp runs from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., although the tykes can stay as late as 5 p.m. Museum members pay $225 a week; nonmembers pay $250. After camp is an additional $40 per week. Weekly sessions begin June 6 and continue through Aug. 5, with no camp the week of June 29 through July 3. Tucson Museum of

The Tucson Unified School District is hosting various programs for preschool children as well as kids in kindergarten through fifth grade at several schools across the district. The programs reinforce academic lessons and help kids catch up on their skills. Hour vary, but most programs run between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. Fees range from $75 to $150 per week depending on whether students are there for part of the day or all day. More details at tusd1.org.

COKESBURY’S KNIGHTS OF THE NORTH CASTLE: QUEST FOR THE KING’S ARMOR This vacation Bible school is hosted at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, 8051 E. Broadway Blvd., and will explore ways to discover different pieces of protective armor through lessons learned in the Bible. Camp will be held Monday, June 6 through Friday, June 10 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. It is open for children in fourth and fifth grade. Children sixth grade and older are encouraged to participate as youth volunteers. Registration is $15 per child, and families won’t pay more than $45.

MIDDLE SCHOOL SUMMER CAMP Christ Community Church, located at 530 S. Pantano Road, will be venturing into the mountains to Lone Tree Camp in Captain, New Mexico. This camp provides participants an opportunity to strengthen their relationships with those they are traveling with while exploring the beautiful mountain range. The cost of the trip is $420 with scholarships available. The plan is to leave early Monday, June 27 and return to Tucson on Saturday, July 2 between 4 and 5 p.m. Visit ccctucson.org/youth-upcoming-events to learn more and to register for the trip.

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ARIZONASONORA DESERT MUSEUM The Desert Museum offers multiple camps to help children get in touch with the diversity of the Sonoran Desert. Campers will explore all facilities of the museum and use science to make observations and discoveries through interactions with live animals, creating art, and learning about life in the desert. Visit desertmuseum.org/ kids/camp_page.php to learn more and to register for a camp. Museum Explorers Summer Camp. Packrat Explorers. This camp is for children entering first through third grade in fall 2022. Explore the ground of the museum, a canyon, and a cave while

searching for treasures, doing science experiments and learning about the characteristics and behaviors of various plants, arthropods, reptiles, amphibians, birds, and mammals that reside in the Sonoran Desert. Sonoran Scientists. This camp is for children entering fourth through sixth grade in fall 2022. Investigate the desert world using tips and tools from scientists. Meet some of the Desert Museum scientists and zookeepers while exploring the museum, making art and scientific observations, and having upclose experiences with desert wildlife. Session 1: 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 13 through June 17. Session 2: 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 20

through June 24. Each session costs $245 for Desert Museum and Coati Kids Club members and $265 for nonmembers. Colors of the Desert Summer Camp. This camp is for children entering sixth through eighth grade in fall 2022. Participants will explore colors and how they are perceived by both humans and animals. Campers will work with microscopes and paintbrushes to fuse science and art while investigating the colors or the surrounding world. Campers will also explore the museum, meet live animals, and learn the basic principles of scientific illustration, optics, and pigment production. This camp will

be offered from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. starting July 18 and will last until July 22. Each session costs $245 for Desert Museum and Coati Kids Club members and $265 for nonmembers. MOUNTAIN EXPLORERS SUMMER CAMP This camp is for high schoolers entering ninth through 12th grade in fall 2022. Participants will spend Wednesday, July 6, to Friday, July 8, exploring Mount Lemmon, enjoying the fresh air, and escaping from the summer heat. This immersive camp emphasizes observation, camping skills, and teamwork. Campers will be transported to Mount Lem-

mon in Desert Museum vans driven by staff. Drop off will be at 8 a.m. on July 6 and pick up will be at 5 p.m. on July 8. Both drop off and pick up will be conducted at the northeast end of the parking lot at Udall Park. The fee for this trip is $375 for Desert Museum members and $395 for nonmembers. DESERT DESTROYERS ARCHERY CAMP This camp allows ages 8 and above to learn the basics of archery, while participating in a fun, safe environment. Every two-hour class will be a different lesson from the Explore Archery Handbook. The first hour, students have basic archery

instruction, and the second hour, students have time to explore archery. Please bring your own water bottle and sunscreen, water will be provided at the range. Hosted by Desert Destroyers Junior Olympic Archery Development Club. Hosted at the Naranja Park Archery Range 810 W. Naranja Drive. 8 to 10 a.m. June 1, 2, 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, 21, 27 and 28. $30 per session. To register RSVP via text to 520-955-3029, include name and phone number for registration confirmation. Class Status and information at Desert Destroyers Archery Facebook page.

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emale business owners will have a chance to network at the Women Entrepreneurs of Oro Valley’s Business Expo on Saturday, April 9. The event will take place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the El Conquistador Tucson, a Hilton Resort, 10000 N. Oracle Road. The 17th annual Gootter Grand Slam and Gala returns to celebrate life and raise awareness about heart health this weekend. Held at La Paloma Resort’s tennis courts on Sunday, April 10, the event serves the Steven M. Gootter Foundation and its mission to defeat sudden cardiac death. “We’re combining the gala with the tennis exhibition so that in itself is new,”

President Andrew Messing said. “And normally we have dinner in the ballroom of La Paloma, but as soon as we’re done with the exhibition we’ll have dinner under the stars this year.” The exhibition will feature a battle of the brothers with world famous doubles teams the Bryan brothers and the Jensen brothers facing off, as well as University of Arizona football head coach Jedd Fisch and tennis men’s head coach Clancy Shields playing the Bryan brothers. Tennis was a sport Steven Mark Gootter loved. In 2005, a healthy 42-year-old Gootter passed away from sudden cardiac death, leaving behind a devastated family. “Steve was a really healthy guy, it happened during a jog one morning before work, and it just left

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a huge hole in the hearts of his family and friends,” Messing said. “Steve touched so many people. He was a people person. We all handled grief in different ways, and for us we wanted Steve’s life to be meaningful and do something to honor him.” Soon after Gootter’s death, his family established the foundation. Continued on P18

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They work to fund research at UA and Stanford University, raise awareness on the condition, and place automated external defibrillators, or AEDs, in public spaces. “We distributed AEDs to high schools, churches, synagogues, YMCAs, and other nonprofits,” Messing said. “We also felt it would be great if the Pima County police departments all had AEDS in their cop cars and so we partnered with those organizations.” Sudden cardiac arrest is the largest cause of nat-

ural death in the U.S., with about 325,000 deaths in the U.S. every year. And as of Oct. 29, 2021, Murphy Jensen was almost among that statistic as he went into cardiac arrest on a tennis court. “I wasn’t a CPR dummy, I was a human being lying on that court,” Jensen said. “I was that person, that entity that CPR compression and AEDs and all the research and education and science the Gootter foundation supports and represents. It was now saving my life.” The grand slam and gala will be honoring Jensen with the Gootter Foundation Philanthropic

Award. Jensen has been a supporter of the Gootter Foundation and guest at the exhibition for more than 10 years, and now he has become living proof of the foundation’s efforts. “It’s been five months of recovery and I’m stronger than ever. Coming to be the honoree for the Gootter foundation might be the most important thing I’ve done in my life,” Jensen said. Following the tennis matches, the Gootter Foundation will host a dinner on the tennis courts under the stars. The dinner will feature an international buffet with “dishes representing the great tennis venues in the world,” plus music, live and silent auctions and more. The cost to attend

the Gootter Grand Slam and Gala is $300 per person, with proceeds funding research and efforts to prevent sudden cardiac death. This will be the first public tennis match Jensen will participate in since his heart attack. This event not only serves as a fundraiser, but also a celebration of life and those afflicted with the condition like Jensen and Gootter. “My heart has been cracked open in the most important way,” Jensen said. “I didn’t know it before, but I know it now is what’s really important is that we love one another and we don’t take anything for granted. The worst thing that could have happened to me has become the best thing.”

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eady to Celebrate? Oro Valley Parks & Recreation is excited to be back in person to bring the community together for the Town’s annual birthday party event, Celebrate Oro Valley. The town of Oro Valley was incorporated in April of 1974 and the event is held annually on the second Saturday in April to commemorate our founding. Celebrate Oro Valley highlights the five elements that make Oro Valley a great place to live and play. These elements, or “pillars of Oro Valley,” help guide the theme of the event year to year.

They are Arts & Culture, Science & Technology, Sports & Recreation, Landscapes & Wildlife and Leadership & Direction. In addition, the event is held at the Town’s historic park, Steam Pump Ranch and will follow the theme “As Our Story Grows.” There will be chalk boards placed throughout the event where you are invited to share your favorite part of living in, playing in, or visiting Oro Valley. At the conclusion of the event photos will be taken and posted to social media for all to read and enjoy. The event will also be highlighting the history of horses that were in use throughout the early days of the southwest. Multiple shows will be

offered, showcasing riders from the Therapeutic Ranch for Animals and Kids (TRAK), Charros y Modelos de Arizona, and the Spanish Barb Horse Association. Charros y Modelos de Arizona is well known across the region for their Charros, and won the award for best dancing horses at the Tucson Rodeo Parade in 2019 and 2022. Most people familiar with Tucson history will know the name Father Kino, but not everyone will know that the Spanish Barb horse was one of his contributions to the local horse stock. Along with the wonderful equine shows, there will be fantastic music throughout the day provided by bands,

Cowboy at Heart, Adara Rae and the Homewreckers, and the Craig Green Band. These three musical groups will bring a variety of styles and genres of music to the ranch providing a “something for everyone” atmosphere. Styles will range from classic western, a mix of country rock and bluesy pop to Americana. The event will also host fantastic dance shows. Modelos de Arizona will provide a colorful Folkloric dance, local elementary school children dance teams will perform, as well as the dance program from Quest for Education and Arts. The celebration will also have great community antiques, crafts, and art for sale, as well as the

Heirloom farmers market vendor booths sharing their products and services. Also available throughout the event are tours of the Historic Pusch house provided by the Oro Valley Historical Society. Prehistoric activities will be provided by Archaeology Southwest and crafts for kids provided by the Town’s Parks and Recreation Department. Mrs. Cheryl Leiber, one of the last residents to live at the ranch, will also share her family stories and history from the front porch of the Proctor-Lieber house, her former family home on the property. Finally, in honor and remembrance of two great representatives of Art and Culture in Oro Valley that were recently lost, Mr.

Robert (Bob) Weede and Mrs. Gail Munden, video and art displays will be shown to commemorate their contributions. Please stop by and take a look at all they did to help make Oro Valley the great place it is today. This display will be located near the Proctor-Leiber house. There will also be great food trucks, games and activities throughout and lots of fun for the whole family! Head on down to Steam Pump Ranch, 10901 N. Oracle Road. Join the fun and Celebrate Oro Valley and the History of Horses in the Southwest, As Our Story Grows, on April 9 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Visit orovalleyaz.gov to see the full schedule of events.

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EXTRA POINT SPORTS WITH TOM DANEHY &RECREATION Baseball strikes out: Bringing the DH to the National League is the final blow Tom Danehy

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ear Major League Baseball, We’re done! After decades of making moves that seemed designed specifically to alienate fans like me, you’ve finally lost me for good. And it wasn’t easy. You guys had to work extra hard to push me off the bandwagon. I’m of a generation where those of us who wanted to try to be athletes played everything. Growing up in L.A. in the 1960s with larger-than-life pitching heroes Sandy Koufax and Don Drysdale carrying the Dodgers to the World Series, baseball was king. My buddies and I played it all summer long. I was okay at it. I played in high school and college and even, for a time, in Mexico, but it

was always my least-favorite sport to play. It was just too slow. (If they had had ADHD when I was a kid, I would have been the Poster Child for it.) It was fun, but for me, anyway, it was something to do between the end of basketball season and the start of football practice. For my first three decades, small-b baseball was cool, but capital-B Baseball was to be revered. Giants walked the earth. Players like Roberto Clemente (my all-time favorite) played the game with passion and skill that made it impossible to hate on the game. But then came the strikes (and not those of the wicked slider variety). I endured the strikes/ lockouts of the 1970s and 80s, but the one in 1994-95 (that killed the World Series) was it for me. I know all that stuff about billionaires fighting with millionaires.

I generally side with the players who have a limited time in their lives to make as much as possible, while most owners are born fabulously wealthy and die even richer. But both sides know where they’re going to settle, so settle, already. Unlike some people, I wasn’t drawn back into the game by the grotesque exploits of the Steroid Monsters of the late 1990s and early 2000s. If anything, it turned me off even more. I would check in every now and then and I realized that as the years went by, the game had become unwatchable. Three-and-a-half-hourlong games had become the norm. (Or even four hours!) There was a steady stream of relief pitchers trudging to the mound, each capable of throwing a baseball 100 miles per hour but none capable of pitching to more

than a couple batters. And teams were using analytics to employ bizarre shifts on defense. It was hideous. When this latest labor thing happened, I was deeply into so-what mode. I had this little tiny glimmer, wondering what the non-steroided Murderers’ Row of Shohei Ohtani, Mike Trout and Anthony Rendon might do for the Angels, but now…the final blow! I had always counted on the fact that the National (rhymes with Rational) League would NEVER go with the Designated Hitter. It’s such a dumb gimmick anyway. I can’t believe it didn’t get hooted off the sports stage after a year or two. Here’s the guy who, in almost all cases, was the best all-around athlete in high school, an absolutely studly athletic specimen who has reached the pinnacle of his

chosen sport…but he’s only allowed to play part of the game. I understand why the players would want the DH. It gives players who have lost a step (or three) in the field a chance to still be in the majors. Take an at-bat, sit in the dugout for three innings, take an-at-bat, get a big check. But it takes away some of the strategy that used to constitute part of baseball’s unique character. The rules of games change over time; that’s inevitable. But the DH changes the character of the game. Then there are those who say that it adds much-needed offense to the game. This has happened over the years. In the late 1960s, when run production was plummeting, they lowered the pitching mound to blunt the effectiveness of dominant pitchers like Bob Gibson of the St.

Louis Cardinals. Here’s another idea of how to increase run production. Stop paying ridiculous sums of money to people who, when they get to the plate, either strike out or hit a home run, but almost nothing in between. Legendary manager Earl Weaver of the Baltimore Orioles used to live by the offensive philosophy of the three-run homer. But that entailed somebody hitting a lowly single and then maybe a batter drawing a walk, followed by the three-run homer. Now, it’s just strikeout, strikeout, home run, strikeout. One run, one hit, nobody left on base. As Pope Francis would say, “Ain’t nobody wants to see dat!” It’s too bad, really. Baseball used to have so much going for it. In the crowded field of sports viewing, it coulda been a contender. Now it’s just a bum.

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TAURUS (April 20-May 20). You won’t be able to start up where you left off because you left off everywhere at once. This isn’t a linear process like climbing a ladder or building a brick wall. This is immersion in an endless ocean, and this week, it’s enough just to stay afloat. Relax and experience where you are.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). You’re creative, so you can make any game work. But the right challenge will elevate you effortlessly. You deserve this. You will find tremendous success with activities and pursuits that fit with your style. To honor your gifts, seek competition at your level.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Success depends on sensing the difference between reality, augmented reality and just plain lies. Something to take with you into the jungle of marketing and social media: Just because a saying is witty doesn’t mean it’s true. But if the statement is so funny you can’t stop laughing, there must be truth in it.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Your powers of observation are keen. Status quo doesn’t fool your eye. You look deeper, spot the flaws, notice what was missed. There are many opportunities before you, ripe for the taking. Where there is something to say, an idea to develop or a connection to make, you will pick it up and run with it.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). You’ll think about what to wear and the right topics to talk about. You’ll keep conversation starters at the ready and cue into other people’s needs and wants. These are the considerations of a person who cares about creating smooth interactions and winning impressions. Your efforts will work brilliantly.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). It takes a certain maturity to realize that behavior is mostly made up of choices. The less mature are compelled to act in ways that feel mandatory, but this is mostly conditioning. The reaction that seems to come automatically is but one possibility. This week, you’ll see more options and experiment accordingly.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). This week, as you try to stay with the unfolding moment, your mind will often race off to other places, trying to work out problems ahead of time or after the fact. But all the opportunities are in the present. You don’t want to miss this. Keep guiding your mind gently back to the only moment that matters.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). You want something but you don’t know why. Perhaps the reason is primal, soul deep, or it belongs to a future known only to your intuition. In any regard, as long as it doesn’t hurt anyone, why shouldn’t you have what you want? Trust yourself, even those mysterious parts of you.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). As much as you try to stay out of the drama, it finds you this week. There’s something good about this. For starters, you need conflict to have a story. So, when you go for ease but happen to get friction instead, at least you’ll have an interesting, entertaining and/or informative anecdote to share later.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Your project comes to what has potential to be a sticking point, but you won’t get stuck there if you keep moving. Even small steps, nudges or just leaning forward is better than stopping. Do not lie down. Do not quit. Momentum is a hard thing to drum up from scratch. Once you have it, don’t waste it.

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