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Southern Arizona celebrates jazz legend Charles Mingus’ 100th birthday | Page 6

Our Town

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Happenings

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INSIDE Veterans’ convoy | Page 4 Music, theatre and classes around town | Page 16

Sports & Rec

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Arizona International Film Festival celebrates 30 years Jeff Gardner Tucson Local Media

he Russian filmmaker Andrei Tarkovsky once said, “The artist exists because the world is not perfect.” In turn, the Arizona International Film Festival returns this year with a renewed effort on connection and collaboration, perhaps making the world a

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bit better through art. Over its three decades, the Arizona International Film Festival has balanced its focus on films both local and throughout the world. This effort has never been stronger, as it features movies filmed right here in Tucson, as well as from more than a dozen countries. Over the next week and a half, the film festival brings comedy, drama

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n audit of Pima County’s Regional Transportation Authority Plan found it falls short by $149 million, putting 11 projects at risk. The plan was enacted in 2006, after voters passed a one-half-cent-per-dollar sales tax dedicated to a spate of projects to improve roads and public transit. Initially, costs were estimated to be around $2.4 billion, but those have grown to $2.9 billion and remaining sales tax revenues — which end in 2026 — and other regional funds fail to completely cover the gap.

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Hot Picks Conversation: Rick Joy and Claudia Kappl Joy. Award-winning architect Rick Joy and lighting designer Claudia Kappl Joy will be honored at MOCA Tucson’s 2022 gala later this month. But before the big celebration, they’ll be hosting this intimate conversation about their decades-long practice and major achievements. Tucson-based Rick Joy has been around since 1993 and done projects all over the world, and Rick and Claudia are known for their approach to architecture which connects sites with their surroundings and the culture of the landscape. 6 p.m. Thursday, April 24. MOCA Tucson, 265 S. Church Ave. $10, or free for MOCA members.

Secrets of a Soccer Mom. Soccer moms always have the best secrets, don’t they? The Invisible Theatre is closing out its 50th anniversary season with this show by Kathleen Clark, directed by Nancy Davis Booth. When three women reluctantly participate in a mothers vs. sons soccer game, their initial plan is to let the kids win. But then things get competitive, and they decide they want to score, to recapture their youthful good humor, and to gain a better understanding of themselves and their families along the way. Wednesday, April 20 through Sunday, May 1. Shows are at 7:30 p.m. except for 2 p.m. shows on Sunday, April 24, Saturday, April 30 and Sunday, May 1. Invisible Theatre, 1400 N. High Fidelity. When I get First Avenue. $40, with disdumped, my life does start counts for groups, seniors, getting pretty musical, be- active military and students. cause I really up my screamsinging-in-the-car and ballads-in-the-shower sessions. But it would be way better if 5-DAY WEATHER things after a breakup were WEDNESDAY an actual musical. Enter this 90 61 SUNNY show. Based on the popular THURSDAY novel by Nick Hornby, with lyrics by Amanda Green, 93 61 SUNNY music by Tom Kitt and book FRIDAY by David Lindsay-Abaire, this show tells the story of 81 52 SUNNY a man named Rob trying SATURDAY to figure out where his relationship went wrong and 81 54 SUNNY learn how to win back his SUNDAY ex, Laura. It’s a tribute to geek culture with a rock ’n’ 84 54 SUNNY roll score that will carry you MOUNT LEMMON through whatever you’ve got SATURDAY going on. 7:30 p.m. showings Thursdays through 59 32 SUNNY Sundays through April 24. SUNDAY Tornabene Theatre, 1025 N. Olive Road. $24 adults, $15 61 35 SUNNY students.

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OUR TOWN

Local veterans hosting fundraising convey for anti-suicide efforts

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he public and those with off-road vehicles are invited to join the veteran nonprofit organization Irreverent Warriors for the first annual Irreverent Warriors Tucson Convoy on Saturday, April 23. Irreverent Warriors Tucson Coordinator Luis Vasquez said this event is an excellent way for the public to join in on the camaraderie fostered by Irreverent Warrior events. Vasquez has been in the Marine Corps since 2004 and discovered the Irreverent Warriors Silkies Hike in 2015. Silkes are “really short shorts and it was funny when we wore them because we wore them for physical fitness training,” Vasquez said. Veterans wear their old

training shorts to hike together in remembrance of their comrades during the Irreverent Warriors silkies hike. This hike inspired Vasquez to organize the Irreverent Warriors Tucson Convoy. The Irreverent Warriors organization was created by veterans to prevent veteran suicide; in 2019, veteran suicides averaged 17.2 suicides per day according to the Veterans Affairs 2021 National Veteran Suicide Prevention Annual Report. By hosting major events that remind veterans of the camaraderie they had while serving, the organization hopes to uplift veterans’ mental health and provide the kind of support that can reduce suicide rates. The Silkies hike can only be done by veterans but the Irreverent Warriors Tucson Convoy is open to the public. “It gives you that feeling of just like, awesome, and everybody’s looking at us,

and everybody’s honking their horns,” Vasquez said. “It feels good. You almost feel like you’re in a parade and you get that joyful feeling.” Those who are interested in participating are asked to meet at Pima Community College Desert Vista Campus, 5901 S. Calle Santa Cruz, by 9 a.m. Saturday morning. At 10 a.m., the entire convoy will travel northwest on South Calle Santa Cruz to Valencia road, then east to Houghton Hoad. The convoy will end at Madella Vina Ranch, 4450 S. Houghton Road. “Once we get to the venue, we’re gonna park our vehicles, enjoy food, we’re gonna have a DJ, and we’re gonna have a bunch of stuff for the kids,” Vasquez said. All the proceeds from this event will go to support the Irreverent Warriors Tucson Silkies Hike on Oct. 22.

RTA Continued from P1 The examination of the RTA’s progress by the Arizona Auditor General’s Office notes that costs were increased beyond initial estimates by inflation, project revisions and unexpected conflicts. One project in Marana added lanes, wildlife underpasses and protective fencing. Another in Tucson dealt with extra costs and time due to relocating utilities that were not previously accounted for. Construction costs have also contributed to greater expenses. Construction estimation consultancy group Rider Levett Bucknall reported that the national construction cost index ballooned 26% from 2016 to 2021 alone. A letter of response from the RTA also pointed out that the Great Recession resulted in lower than anticipated sales tax revenues. Projects that exceed the original planned amounts are the responsibility of local jurisdictions to resolve. The RTA is currently in talks with these jurisdictions to determine what the next steps should be. Options include a future sales tax extension, reducing the scope of future projects or delaying them for a later date — a strategy which the RTA has stated it’s averse to. Despite the looming complications, the RTA has successfully completed or started 45 of the 51 planned projects of June 2021, when the audit was performed. The majority of those remaining are scheduled to be started within the timeframe established by voters. Proj-

ects include everything from widening roads, building under- and overpasses, expanding transit service routes, and adding a modern streetcar. Pandemic disruptions make it tough to determine successes The funding was largely approved by voters interested in mitigating growing congestion in Pima County as the region experienced a spike in population. The audit found performance on this front had mixed results. Miles traveled per capita in the county decreased from 22.5 in 2016 to 20.2 in 2019. Similarly, hours spent in traffic delays fell from 50 per commuter in 2019 to just 21 in 2020, though it’s possible the latter may be the result of reduced driving during the pandemic. In contrast with positive effects on driving time, the total minutes of travel time to work increased from 24.4 minutes in 2016 to just over 25 minutes in 2019. This increase was greater than five counties in other states used for comparison, but the rate at which it increased was lower than most of them. Funding allocated to local public transit was also intended to help relieve congestion and increase citizen mobility options. While it performed reliably, with SunTran buses arriving on time 92% of the time, public transit in Pima County was also impacted by COVID-19, negating its effect on overall congestion. Ridership plummeted by 34% from 2017 to 2021, and SunTran responded by implementing a fare-free policy, which contributed to increased operating costs. But those operating costs are still lower than those of six other

public transit programs in the country SunTran was compared to, at $4.07 per boarding compared to the average of $7.03. The plan seeks to improve roadways with the goal of increasing safety for all residents, both drivers and pedestrians. Data on the success of this goal also presented a mixed picture. Across Pima County, crashes decreased by 24% between 2016 and 2020, but the rate of roadway deaths increased by 53% per one million vehicle miles over the same period. Much of this has to do with driver impairment, speeding and insufficient visibility measures taken by bicyclists during night time hours. While these aren’t behaviors the RTA can control, the authority is working to increase roadway condition safety through education campaigns, shortened crosswalks, and separated bike lanes, among other things. Sjoberg Evashenk Consulting, which was hired by the auditor general to compile the report, recommended that the RTA increase its data reporting practices to better analyze the gap in funding, and continue to work with local jurisdictions to close the gap. The RTA responded that it would follow all recommendations, and that it expected its current track record of successful project implementations to help in any future petitions to the voters for funding increases. “With the RTA’s record of keeping our promises, it is anticipated that the voters will once again embrace future investments in our regional mobility and accessibility to enhance the performance of the region’s transportation infrastructure,” RTA wrote in its response letter.

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Film Festival Continued from P1

30th Annual Arizona International Film Festival Wednesday, April 20 through Saturday, April 30

New to the festival this year is “Cine Sonora,” a special showcase of independent films from the Mexican state of Sonora. In addition to film screenings, Cine Sonora will also examine similarities between filmmakers on both sides of the border with a special panel discussion with writers, directors and producers. “It’s pointing us to a new direction that we’re going to take next year as well, which has more work with Mexico. This is just the start to get people aware,” said festival director Giulio Scalinger. One film featured in Cine Sonora is “El Pozo”

Multiple screenings and panel discussions across town and online filmfestivalarizona.com

(The Well). The short film, which takes place in 1920s Mexico during a Civil War, follows a young girl who must recover a bucket from a well. It balances fantasy, drama, and suspense, while maintaining inspiration from classic Tucson films. “It’s a melting pot of ideas. A lot of the background comes from the stories of my family and my wife’s family, and some of the historical research from the area,” said filmmaker Santiago Manriquez. “Tucson has been a hub for filmmaking, especially

during the Western period, and that continues to have inspiration. For example, ‘El Pozo’ was made with the intention of evoking a Western feel and look. It’s not a pure Western, but it does borrow from the look and the nature of those conflicts.” Although the film is set nearly 100 years ago, Manriquez says many of its themes reflect the modern day, such as power dynamPhoto courtesy of Arizona International Film Festival / Alan Williams ics — one of the reasons it is set during a Civil War. A still from the film “8000 Ft. Up,” a thriller filmed on Mount Lemmon. Continued on P12

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Southern Arizona celebrates jazz legend Charles Mingus’ 100th birthday Allison Fagan

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he Century Room, Hotel Congress’ new jazz club, is making noise with its upcoming grand opening doubling as the 100th birthday celebration for Nogales native and famed jazz composer and bassist Charles Mingus.

“We always had this date on the calendar as a target date because Mingus, we treat him as the patron saint for the club, really,” said founder, programer and manager of Century Room Arthur Vint. “We have several pictures of him hanging on the walls looking down on everybody and we want the space to honor him.” However, this is only one

of multiple Southern Arizona locations celebrating the jazz icon. On April 23, an all-day Mingus Festival Celebration and Memorial Dedication will be held in Nogales. And on April 30, which also happens to be International Jazz Day, organizers are planning an all-day Mingus Centennial Fiesta in Tubac. Mingus is widely con-

sidered one of the most important and forward-thinking jazz composers of the 20th century, collaborating with figures like Louis Armstrong, Dizzy Gillespie, and Herbie Hancock. His complex and often experimental style led to major jazz records like “Mingus Ah Um,” “Blues & Roots,” and “The Black Saint and the Sinner Lady.”

The name of the Century Room comes from a mixture of a few items: one, the century plant is a nickname for the agave plant, as the venue is an agave-focused bar; two, Hotel Congress, the building that cradles the Century Room, is over one hundred years old; and three of course being Charles Mingus’ 100th birthday occurring

the same year as its grand opening. “Everything was kind of just coming into place with the grand opening at the same time as [Charles Mingus’] birthday celebration, so it all seems kind of fitting that we make it into one big party,” Vint said. Continued on P9

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ump the brakes for the rest of this month as Oro Valley is moving forward with fogseal surface treatments for five Oro Valley roadways, all in the month of April. Between 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., or overnight depending on the weather, fog seal treatments have started up again. The schedule is as follows: • On April 22, Northern Avenue from Cool Drive to Magee Road will receive treatment.

• On April 25 to 28, Calle Concordia from Cañada Drive to Overlook Drive will receive treatment. In late April, dates to be announced, Calle Concordia from Overlook Drive to Oracle Road, and Ina Road from Paseo del Norte to Oracle Road will receive treatment on the overnight shift. Fog seal treatments are a pavement preservation technique that allow for the roads to serve a longer time period without having to repair them. The process uses diluted asphalt to seal narrow cracks in the road while also making it look squeaky clean. There will be signs up to

warn the drivers before they drive through the construction zone. Oro Valley police and traffic flaggers will be present on the site to direct traffic and help with traffic control. Drivers will be asked to slow their vehicles down on the roads where construction will take place. During the construction, traffic lanes will be reduced in each direction. Traffic will return to normal, with all lanes open outside of the scheduled frame. After the fog seal treatments, starting May 9, crews will start to mark the pavement. The same traffic control will take place.

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Tucson, Nogales and Tubac are all hosting special events for the Nogales-born jazz composer Charles Mingus. On Saturday, April 23, Nogales is even cutting the ribbon on a Charles Mingus Memorial.

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The celebration, beginning on April 22, will feature performances from the Mingus Dynasty band and the Tucson Jazz Institute. The Mingus Dynasty band is a New York City based act containing a mix of former Mingus bandmates and newcomers. The band is dedicated to honoring Mingus’ memory by performing the more than 300 compositions the composer left behind. “What makes [the celebration] so special is it’s bringing people who were closely associated with Mingus, including two people who actually worked with

him, and bringing them back to Arizona,” said Mingus Dynasty band’s tour manager Alan Hershowitz. In addition to the band, the celebration will feature Tucson’s own talent with the Tucson Jazz Institute. According to its website, the school provides opportunities to Southern Arizona middle and high school students to develop skills in jazz performance. “It’s about doing something where the aesthetic is formed and learned while you’re doing it,” said Scott Black, the small group instructor at the institute who will be guiding the students performing at the celebration. “The standard of doing something great, and how to do something that’s based on [a genre] that has no limits on it is just a really good

thing for young minds to be thinking about and trying to do.” In addition to the music, the Century Room will introduce its expanded drink and food menu, featuring the bar’s agave spirits, as well as the unveiling of its agave centerpiece sculptural bottle display. The celebration and grand opening is a cumulation of jazz and Arizona history coming together and works to further cement the jazz industry’s place in the Tucson community. “The good thing that’s happening in Tucson is there’s more and more space being created [for jazz],” said Black. “People are going out and want to go out and it’s a really good time to have venues and for people to experience jazz.”

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The value of continuous improvement Sara Newlin

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n July 2018, Town Manager Mary Jacobs introduced Town of Oro Valley employees to OV Peak Performance—an initiative that seeks to improve internal processes by eliminating waste, redundancy and rework with the goal of improving organizational efficiency. If you haven’t heard about this program before, you’re not alone. As an internal initiative, it’s not something you’d read about in the paper or see on a Council agenda; however, we wanted to give you a peek behind the curtain. Our ef-

fort to create a culture of continuous improvement at the Town of Oro Valley means we are working hard to be good stewards of taxpayer dollars while continuing to provide the high-quality facilities, programs and services that residents have come to expect. It’s my pleasure to tell you a little more about that. OV Peak Performance is a process improvement method based on Lean Six Sigma, a fact-based, data-driven philosophy of improvement utilized worldwide by organizations big and small, from local governments like us, to companies like Honeywell, Amazon and 3M. The Town of Oro

Valley has adapted this philosophy to fit our own goals and needs, utilizing a collaborative team effort to improve core processes. OV Peak Performance also ties into the Town’s Strategic Leadership Plan, a Council-adopted, two-year guide that helps direct the Town’s decision-making and resource management, with a focus on seven strategic areas, such as Economic Vitality, Public Safety, and Effective and Efficient Government. OV Peak Performance doesn’t seek to change or replace anything; rather, it is designed to enhance and improve outcomes for the priorities established by Council.

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As the Town continues to gain momentum applying Peak Performance tools to daily tasks and projects, all employees are challenged to look at existing processes within their own individual or team scope as well as the organization as a whole. Then, by utilizing process improvement tools, teams throughout the Town are able to set goals and daily targets for their work, track and measure successes and opportunities, and generate ideas for improvement. Town employees are learning to be aware of how current job processes affect the value that is delivered to both internal and external customers.

Their focus is on how to improve the processes they work with every day and in turn, employees are encouraged to consistently try to improve value through innovative new ideas. One such example of that innovation was the Town’s longstanding process of adopting a road or trail in Oro Valley. Representatives from the Public Works, Innovation and Technology, and Parks and Recreation departments came together to look at the required steps for an Oro Valley resident to adopt a road or trail in the community. By walking through the current process, the team was able to identify multiple steps that were overly complicated, unnecessary or redundant.

By identifying these barriers, the team could then redesign the process with the intention of increasing the overall efficiency. Improvements were implemented that combined the previously separate road and trail adoption processes into one single cohesive process. The team also shifted from paper-heavy procedures to a fully paperless online process. These changes, and others, allowed the team to introduce a new streamlined adoption process that reduced overall staff time by a whopping 85%, which means staff can be allocated to other needs and services. The OV Peak Performance initiative is special because it provides every employee at the

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Town with the ability to share their ideas, simple or complex, about how to better accomplish the important work the Town does every day and how to enhance the customer experience along the way. Members from the Community and Economic Development (CED) Department did just that when they overhauled their building permit application process. What once required those seeking building permits to make multiple trips to and from the CED office and submit dozens of expensive printouts and supporting documents, is now digitized and offers the option to submit documents via email or web portal. This change not only makes it easier for CED employees to organize and review submissions, but it also resulted in a collective average annual savings of $151,600 for all the customers who were no longer required to print out multiple copies of costly blueprints and building plans for each permit submission. The Town will continue regular outreach and engagement with employees regarding Peak Performance to help develop process improvement proficiencies and support, challenge and motivate employees at all levels. Peak Performance also helps empower individual employees and teams to be-

come subject matter experts by encouraging them to take ownership of processes and responsibility for outcomes. This approach connects employees with the ability to develop their knowledge and skills while directly impacting the success of their department and the Town as a whole. What results is a group of motivated and engaged employees who are goal-oriented and accountable for not just their own success but also the organization’s. As Oro Valley looks to the future, OV Peak Performance will continue to be a valuable tool that helps align staff and processes around achieving the Town’s vision of being a well-managed communi-

ty that provides all residents with opportunities for quality living. By focusing on the customer experience, innovation, internal capacity and financial stewardship, the teams working at the Town will utilize Peak Performance as a sustained organizing principle that helps them move towards higher standards of excellence. Thanks to innovations like OV Peak Performance and the people working to implement process improvements every day, the future of Oro Valley looks bright indeed. Sara Newlin is the continuous improvement analyst for the Town of Oro Valley.

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Film Festival Continued from P5

“It’s a very interesting period, but also a very violent period. But it’s not often touched in many modern films,” Manriquez said. “I think there’s a lot of correlation to the modern time when it comes to violence, especially violence directed toward unprotected people. Violence tends to trickle down from positions of power and tends to affect unequally.” The film is screened in Spanish with English subtitles, and the filmmaker will be in attendance. “Culture doesn’t really have a border. Any kind of cultural connection that gets established acts as a bridge,” Manriquez said. “Because Arizona and Sonora are so closely inter-

twined, our cultures reflect and impact each other. And I’m not just talking about the economic connection, but also the culture and the people.” The film festival opens with a special screening of “Canyon Del Muerto” at downtown’s Fox Theatre. The film tells the story of one of America’s first female archaeologists, Ann Axtell Morris, who worked with the Navajo in the 1920s to uncover information about one of North America’s earliest civilizations, the Anasazi. Scalinger says this film was selected as the opener due to its focus on culture, and its involvement with Indigenous filmmakers. In fact, the film was produced in the Navajo Nation and even features never-before-filmed locations.

“We have an umbrella that we program under called ‘bridging cultures’ and we feel that cinema can play a role in making people feel and understand each other in a unique way,” Scalinger said. “There’s a lot of education that can come out of it.” Coerte Voorhees, who directed “Canyon del Muerto,” says he was captivated by an old photograph of Morris’ Model T Ford filled with archaeological equipment making its way through Arizona. From then on, he wanted to tell the story of Morris and her work with the Navajo Nation. In total, more than 70 filmmakers are expected to attend the festival. While there are multiple Native American and Mexican filmmakers, other submissions come from Ireland,

South Korea, Israel, Germany, Argentina and more. The Arizona International Film Festival accepts submissions from October through January before selecting finalists. More than 120 films will be shown this year, marking the largest festival since the pandemic. “We receive submissions from all over the world, but of course we always try to have a focus on Arizona films. Usually we have at least 10% of the films shown to be from Arizona,” Scalinger said. “For styles, this year is especially a mixed bag. Everyone is doing everything: documentary, narratives, experimental, animation. So I wouldn’t say that Arizona filmmakers only do border films, even though we do have one of those this year.” The festival includes multiple panel discussions

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from members of the industry. Topics include “The Trials and Tribulations of Filming in Arizona,” Indigenous voices in filmmaking, insights gained in the production of documentaries, and the process of shooting a film entirely on Mount Lemmon. This year also includes multiple blocks of short films, from animated shorts to dramatic shorts to Indigenous shorts. “This year, there’s really a strong contingency of international shorts,” Scalinger said. “And what’s interesting is that in the United States, when a filmmaker makes a short, it’s usually a stepping stone for a feature. But in Europe and other countries, the short film is an artform all its own.” Other include:

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“One Road to Quartzsite.” This feature-length documentary film follows the diverse groups who participate in the great Quartzsite, Arizona, RV gathering: snowbirds, retirees, punks, loners, campers and more. According to director Ryan Maxey, “They

set up camps, intermingle, and an unlikely community is formed. Some of them bought into the dream and lost everything in the Great Recession. Others dropped out long ago. Now they’re all neighbors on the same piece of dirt.” “Heirloom” is a short film about a mother and daughter who set out to discover “why Italian Americans still love to garden.” It’s a story about personal roots, the role of a mother and motherland, and crosses paths with notable Italians. “A Bird Flew In.” A production from the United Kingdom, this film examines “what happens when we are freed from external distractions and forced to find a meaning in our loves and lives.” It follows the cast and crew of a fictional film who are sent home at the onset of the pandemic. With no script, audience or actors, they must find a way to restructure the meaning in their lives. “American Wall.” Although this is an Austria-produced film, it

takes viewers on a journey across America’s Southern border. The documentary captures the lives of people who live and work in the borderlands, as well as those looking to cross by any means necessary. At the same time, multiple groups, including gangs and government agencies, cross through the fray. “Musher.” This U.S. production follows four women as they prepare for the Copperdog annual race. It examines the bond that racers have with their sled-dogs. According to directors Anuradha Rana and Laurie Little, “As each musher prepares for the race, we reveal their community, devotion to the lifestyle, and how women influence the sport.” “Inhabitants.” This documentary examines five Native American tribes throughout the deserts, coastlines, forests, mountains and prairies. Not only does it examine their daily lives, but also their traditional land management practices that may become increasingly critical in the face of climate change.

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A still from the film “Canyon del Muerto,” about one of America’s first female archaeologists, which includes some never-before-filmed locations on the Navajo Nation.

“I think there’s a really good diversity of filmmakers and teams, and I hope people appreciate that diversity. I think it’s going to be interesting to see the diversity of Sonoran film-

makers compared to the greater diversity of filmmakers throughout the festival,” Manriquez said. “Because one of the beautiful things about film and filmmaking is that there’s

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Are these Silver Walking Liberties worth more than other half dollars:

Yes. These U.S. Gov’t issued Silver Walking Liberties were minted in the early 1900’s and will never be minted again. That makes them collectible. The vast majority of half dollars minted after 1970 have no silver content at all and these Walking Liberty Half Dollars were one of the last silver coins minted for circulation. So there’s no telling how much they could be worth in collector value someday.

How much are State Restricted Walking Liberty Silver Bank Rolls worth:

It’s impossible to say, but some of these U.S Gov’t issued Walking Liberty Half Dollars date back to the early 1900’s and there are 15 in each Bank Roll so you better hurry if you want to get your hands on them. Collector values always fluctuate and there are never any guarantees. But we do know Walking Liberties are collectible so anyone lucky enough to get their hands on these Silver Bank Rolls should hold onto them because there’s no telling how much they could be worth in collector value someday.

Why are so many Arizona residents claiming them:

Because they are the only Arizona State Walking Liberty Silver Bank Rolls known to exist with the exclusive State Restricted Design, everyone who wants their share better call the State Toll-Free Hotlines printed in today’s publication. Each Bank Roll contains a whopping 15 Silver Walking Liberty Half Dollars dating back to the early 1900’s. Best of all the Bank Rolls have been marked State Restricted by price which means the state minimum set by National Mint and Treasury is restricted to Arizona residents who beat the deadline only. That means Arizona residents cover only $39 per Silver Walking Liberty, which is just $585 for the full Bank Rolls for the next 2 days.

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THEATER SUNDAY APRIL 25 THROUGH SUNDAY, MAY 1 • The Oro Valley Theatre Company returns to the Gaslight Music Hall with their latest production, “Barefoot in the Park.” This comedy, written by Neil Simon, follows newlyweds Paul and Corie Bratter after moving into their “small apartment, six flights up, with bad plumbing, and a hole in the ceiling.” It’s eccentric, relatable, humorous, and proof of the adage “opposites attract.” Directed by Oro Valley Theatre Company artistic director Judi Rodman. April 24, 2:00 p.m. & 6:00 p.m. shows; April 26, 6:00 p.m. show; April 27, 6:00 p.m. show;

May 1, 2:00 p.m. show. At the Gaslight Music Hall, 13005 N. Oracle Road. $32. gaslightmusichall.com

SATURDAY AND SUNDAY, APRIL 23 & 24 • Enjoy classic tales in dance form at the Tucson Regional Ballet’s Spring Spectacular. The ballet company presents “A Don Quixote Suite,” with excerpts selected by artistic director Brittany De Grofft. This Russian repertoire features iconic Spanish-flavored choreography by Marius Petipa to music by Ludwig Minkus. The spring performance also includes the beloved one-act children’s ballet The Princess and the Pea. To prevent the spread of COVID, Tucson Regional Ballet recommends audience members

wear masks inside the theatre. 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. At the Leo Rich Theatre at the Tucson Convention Center, 260 S. Church Ave. For additional information about TCC please call (520) 791-4101. $18. tucsonconventioncenter.com.

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MUSIC FRIDAY, APRIL 22 • Throwback with some classics from the ‘60s through the ‘90s when the rock band Good Trouble performs at the Gaslight Music Hall in Oro Valley. Their music ranges from classic rock to Motown to pop and country. The Music Hall will also open up the dance floor

for the performance, so you can really get into the spirit. 7 p.m. At the Gaslight Music Hall, 13005 N. Oracle Road. #165. $20. gaslightmusichall.com

SATURDAY, APRIL 23 • Get down to brass tacks when the Tucson Jazz Institute’s Ellington Big Band performs at the DesertView Performing Arts Center. The band, directed by John Black with assistance by TJI owners Brice Winston and Scott Black, comprises high school musicians from the greater Tucson area and Nogales. The TJI Big Band is loved for its swinging diverse and energetic sounds. 7:30 p.m. At the DesertView Performing Arts Center, 39900 Clubhouse Drive. $30. dvpac.net • Listen to the folk, blues and gospel

music of Martha Redbone at the Fox Theatre. The Native & African-American vocalist bridges “traditions from past to present, connecting cultures, and celebrating the human spirit.” This is part of the Fox Theatre’s Global Journeys series. 7:30 p.m. At the Fox Tucson Theatre, 17 W. Congress St. $30 - $40. foxtucson.com

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Athlete of the Week: Danielle Tuakalau Tom Danehy

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ship, which nobody expected us to do after our program had been bad for so long. But, it’s like I was there but I wasn’t there.” Her physical therapy started a couple weeks after the surgery. One of her physical therapists had had two ACL surgeries. (I guess that counts as bona fides.) That’s when the numbers came in. How many steps can she take? How much weight will she be able to push with her legs? And the big one: To what angle can she bend the surgically repaired leg? “They told me that my main goal was to get to 90 degrees. At first, that seemed like it would be impossible.” There was always the pain, but the bending seemed unrealistic. It wasn’t as though she were being asked to stretch out a really stiff rub-

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t’s all a numbers game now for Danielle Tuakalau. It’s been about 10 weeks since she had the reconstructive surgery to repair her torn ACL and meniscus. But an unknown number of months stretch out before her, months of new and different types of pain and tiny bits of progress too miniscule to detect and appreciate in the moment. “It still hurts,” she explains. “It hurts every day.” She stopped taking the pain medication pretty early on, concerned about any long-term effects and perhaps holding out some small hope that perhaps dealing directly with the pain might help to hasten the recovery. It hasn’t.

“I’m not depressed or anything,” she said. “I’m just really disappointed about what I’m missing out on. I didn’t get to finish my basketball season.” She had been a starter on the basketball team that would win her school’s first region championship this century. By the time that team reached the postseason, she had already had the surgery. When they played the opening game of the state tournament, all she could do was sit on the bench in her street clothes, her leg secured in a hip-to-ankle metallic brace. “I’m glad that I was able to be there (for the playoff game) so shortly after the surgery, but…” Her voice trails off. “It was cool that that they won a (region) champion-

ber band. It was more like being asked to bend a piece of rebar with her bare hands. “It was just so stiff. It hurt even if I was just lying in bed, not moving. But when they told me to bend it, it was like a whole new adventure in pain. And then there were the noises!” There is a thing called crepitus (which sounds like the name of an evil creature on a badly written show on the CW network). It’s the sound that comes from the knee under a variety of circumstances. It is almost always benign. It can be air bubbles that seeped into the soft tissue around the joint, combined with synovial fluid, and then popped when standing up or during exercise. It generally happens to older people, but it is also common for people who

have knee replacements or other forms of knee surgery. “I hate those sounds. I still remember the popping sound that I heard and felt when I first hurt my knee. I don’t ever want to feel that again.” She put in the work and began to show progress. She got to 60 degrees, then 75. Things got somewhat better, both physically and mentally. She blew right past 90 degrees and her best to this point is 129 degrees. (Really?! Why not 130?!) Eventually, they want her to get to 180 degrees, the angle achieved when one is sitting on the floor, their legs bent underneath them. There is a fraternity (or sorority) of fellow athletes who have endured the surgery and the recovery and come out the other side. Danielle spoke with Navine Mallon, a junior at Flowing Wells who is this year’s Class 5A State Player of the Year

in basketball. Navine tore her ACL her freshman year, got the surgery, and was back within eight months. Her knee hasn’t given her any problems since the surgery. Besides basketball, she is currently one of the top throwers (shot put, discus) in the State. But then there’s Mariah Clark, who led Pueblo to the State Championship game back in 2018. She was going to play for Pima, but tore her ACL. After rehabbing, she tragically suffered another ACL tear. She’s hoping to play this coming winter. Danielle has a schedule, but, in her mind, it stretches out ahead of her like infinity. There’s talk of eight months, which would be the middle of volleyball season. But, more realistically, she is hoping to be back for basketball, which has its first games the week of Thanksgiving. If that were to happen, she would have plenty for which to be thankful.

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SPORTS EXTRA POINT WITH TOM DANEHY &RECREATION Odds and ends from high school sports Tom Danehy

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uestions, questions, questions… and a few answers. Q: Which Northwest-area high school graduate is most likely to make a big splash in bigtime athletics next fall? A: That would be former Marana High quarterback Trenton Bourget, who, at the end of spring practice, was penciled in to be the starter at Arizona State next season. The previous QB, three-year starter Jayden Daniels, suddenly jumped into the transfer portal and ended up at Louisiana State, where he will be coached by former Notre Dame head Brian Kelly. It’s not known if Daniels was jumping toward an opportunity to perform on an even-bigger national stage or if he were getting out of town before the NCAA hammer comes down for egregious recruiting violations. Whatever the case (maybe it’s both), Daniels is gone and Bourget will head into preseason

practice as QB1. Bourget had a spectacular high school career for the Marana Tigers, passing for over 7,600 yards with a state-record 89 touchdown passes. In his junior year, he threw for 2,984 yards and 38 TDs. With the aforementioned NCAA cloud hanging low over the Sun Devil program, Bourget’s ascension to starting quarterback might be akin to being assigned to hand out oars on the Titanic, but he’ll be a starting QB in the Pac-12 and that’s way cool…even if it is ASU. Q: As we head into the playoffs for the various spring sports, which Northwest school team has the best shot at bringing home a State championship? A: Obviously, lots of weird things could happen, but while several Northwest teams could make some noise in their respective state tournaments, there aren’t any particular favorites this year. The softball and baseball teams from Canyon Del Oro are ranked third and sixth in the state in their respective rank-

ings. The softball team is 13-1, but that one loss is a monster 14-3 defeat at the hands of Salpointe. There is a decent shot that those two teams could meet again in the playoffs. (If the rankings don’t change, it would be in the championship game.) Salpointe would be favored in that contest, but we wouldn’t bet against CDO Coach Kelly Fowler in a championship game. Q: Since you have this soapbox moment, what would you like to say? A: Between 2018 and 2020, the Amphi girls’ tennis team went a combined 1-29, with the one win being a forfeit victory over Catalina High. It was a rough time and not just at Amphi. Schools had begun seeing a drop in participation across the board, much of it due to the near-total disappearance of the multisport athlete. Twenty years ago, girls would play volleyball in the fall, basketball in the winter, and then softball or track (or tennis) in the spring. But then came the rise of club sports where kids and parents were $old on the idea that paying

to play one sport yearround would somehow lead to a magical college scholarship. (It almost never does.) So, kids missed out on opportunities to try new things and become more well-rounded people, while secondary and tertiary sports struggled to fill out teams. For decades, basketball programs had varsity, junior varsity and freshman teams. The varsity was for kids in any grade if they were good enough. The JV team was for non-seniors and the freshman team was for freshmen only. Nowadays, they have JV-A and JV-B teams. The JV-A team is for non-seniors while the JV-B team is for freshmen and sophomores. The hope is that enough kids will come out in the hopes of just playing some ball. But even that isn’t working everywhere. Many schools, including 5A Ironwood Ridge, have only one JV team and other sports like swimming, cross country and tennis struggle to fill out rosters. It’s time to turn things around. I’m old and, in

many ways, old school. I always preach to kids that they should do highschool stuff while they’re in high school. Be in the drama production, play in the band, work for student council, try new sports. I’ve always considered myself a basketball coach first, but I’m also a tennis coach. Last year, my first at Amphi, we only had two kids (Leilani and Mi Meh) because of the pandemic. They played well, often winning their respective singles matches and doubles match, but we’d forfeit the other six matches. This year, they’re back and playing spectacularly. (They also play basketball and soccer.) And I got a bunch of my basketball players to come try tennis and fill out the roster. The results have exceeded my wildest dreams. We’re 9-2 heading into a showdown at Nogales, with the winner grabbing the division title. I just want people to know that it can be done. And, for the sake of the young people, it should be done.

EXTRA POINTS: Okay, pop quiz (this is a tough one). Which is crazier: The fact that the University of Arizona men’s tennis team in undefeated in conference play and about to claim the Pac-12 title or the fact that the UA women’s softball team is in LAST PLACE in the Pac-12 with a record of 4-11? I would tend to go with the tennis, seeing as how the UA has never won a Pac-12 title in that sport since joining the Pac in 1978. And, in that time, USC, Stanford and UCLA have won a combined 26 national championships. Except for Washington in 2005, the aforementioned three schools have also won every Pac-12 title in the past two decades. Arizona crashing that exclusive party is a really big deal… The Wildcat men’s baseball team was in first place in the Pac12 until a bumpy visit to Utah last weekend. The Cats dropped two games to the Utes and fell into third place in the conference…

Happenings Continued from P16 With a symbolic stage presence and emotional storytelling through song, her singing transcends all language barriers.” 8 p.m. At the Centennial Hall, 1020 E. University Blvd. $30. centhall. org.

TUESDAY, MAY 3 • Experience powerful voices and regional music when the world-famous vocal group Celtic Woman performs at the Tucson Music Hall. This show, titled “Postcards from Ireland,” celebrates the Emerald Isle’s rich music and culture. Since its 2005 debut, global musical sensation Celtic Woman has emerged as a genuine artistic phenomenon representing Irish music and culture all over the world. 7 p.m. At the Tucson Music Hall at the Tucson Convention Center, 260 S. Church Ave. For additional information about TCC please call (520) 791-4101. $40 - $60. tucsonconventioncenter.com.

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SPECIAL EVENTS & CLASSES WEDNESDAY, APRIL 20 • Learn about North America’s first female archaeologist at the 30th Arizona International Film Festival. For the opening night, the Fox Theatre is screening the film “Canyon Del Muerto,” which tells the true story of Ann Axtell Morris. In the 1920s, she worked side by side with the Navajo in Canyon De Chelly, Arizona to uncover North America’s earliest civilization, the Anasazi Basketmakers. 7:30 p.m. At the Fox Tucson Theatre, 17 W. Congress St. $15. foxtucson.com

THURSDAY, APRIL 21 • Learn the process of “Nixtamalización” in this hands-on tortilla-making class, hosted by the Tucson Botanical Gardens. The class follows the process of cooking, cleaning and grinding the grain to

prepare masa para tortillas de maíz, or corn tortilla dough. Each student will have the opportunity to prepare tortillas with the masa, as well as take grain home to prepare their own small batch of fresh masa. 1 to 4 p.m. $75. At the Tucson Botanical Gardens, 2150 N. Alvernon Way. tucsonbotanical.org

THURSDAY, MAY 5 • Part of the new Pueblos del Maiz cultural festival, the Fox Theatre is screening the film “Maize in Times of War.” Directed by Alberto Cortés, the documentary features multiple families in Mexico discussing the importance of their crops, and the practical knowhow that enables the “everyday epic tale of corn.” Featured cultures are Wixárika, Ayuuk and Tzeltal. The film examines the need to preserve the land used by countless indigenous Mexican communities and farmers to grow their cornfields. 7:00 p.m. At the Fox Tucson Theatre, 17 W. Congress St. Free. foxtucson.com

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The Tohono Chul desert botanical gardens are hosting a Community Day on May 7 to get the public more engaged and educated about the Sonoran Desert. Community Day at Tohono Chul botanical gardens. This special event allows free admission to the park with family-friendly activities and entertainment. There are also free events throughout the day, including Build a Native Bee Habitat, Paint With a Yucca Paintbrush, Plant a Seed, and Make Insect Antenna. There will also be a performance by the Desert Players, a live pantomime group made up of Tohono Chul volunteers and docents. By allowing free admission to a family environment, the Gardens “hope to

encourage guests to learn more about the Sonoran Desert.” 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. At the Tohono Chul botanical gardens, 7366 Paseo del Norte. Free. tohonochul.org

KIDS SUNDAY, MAY 8 • Learn the meaning of “Kodomo no Hi” at the Yume Japanese Gardens’ Children’s Day event. This national

holiday of Japan celebrates the healthy growth and happiness of children. The event, which coincides with Mother’s Day, will feature Taiko Drumming performance by Odaiko Sonora, Kamishibai (“paper play”) storytelling, origami, ikebana for children, Japanese crafts, and more. A Japanese food truck will also be on-site. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. At the Yume Japanese Gardens, 2130 N. Alvernon Way. (520) 303-3945. Adults: $18. Members: $10. Children: $6. Children under 5: Free. yumegardens.org

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Another popular series is Great Decisions, a video/discussion series on eight of the year’s most critical topics on world affairs, selected by the Foreign Policy Association. “That was excellent,” says Laila. “This spring, we hired a local presenter who added her own thoughts after each video. It was very well done.” The committee is currently planning the fall 2022 semester, enlisting some new presenters along with the popular hands-on Billiards for Ladies and Gentlemen, a course taught by a former oil geologist, and a course on human migration. “It’s fun to plan the semester,” says Laila. “It’s so interesting to see what people like. We try to offer a wide variety of topics so there’s something for every taste.” Splendido residents who attend—and plan—SIPP courses are reaping multiple benefits. In addition to boosting their brain health, they’re gaining cultural enrichment and engaging with others (also good for your brain!).

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PAINT & LEARN AT SPLENDIDO Splendido is offering an opportunity to learn something new. Join us for a hands-on class in Georgia O’Keeffe-style painting and learn what research says about aging well and creativity. The class will be led by our own Caroline Edasis, ATR-BC and graduate from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. This event takes place on Wednesday, April 27 at 1:00 p.m. All are welcome, but reservations are required. RSVP before April 25.

To register, call Splendido at (520) 762.4084.

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Across 1 Actress Christina of “The Addams Family” 6 Amusement park attraction 10 Ink “oops” 14 French romance 15 Taiwanese tech giant 16 Assistant 17 Classic Sylvester Stallone part 18 Alfresco spot for a “spot” 20 Greater responsibility, often as part of a promotion 22 Furious 23 “College GameDay” broadcaster 26 Pointing out minuscule annoyances 33 Lo-o-ong time 35 “Let me clarify …” 36 Flying saucer fliers, in brief 37 Org. for pet rescue 38 Reality star sister of Kim and Kourtney 42 Congers and morays

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Sadness can stay trapped in you and turn into something more troublesome. But if you let sadness run its course, the feeling will last less than two minutes. There’s relief on the other side. Once sadness is gone, something warm and tender will rush in to fill its place.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). The heavy energy will lift like a fog. Your attitude will be the sunshine that evaporates it. Since you’ll be able to see much better in this fair emotional weather, it’s an excellent opportunity to reevaluate recent decisions. Do they work in accordance with your lighter spirit?

CANCER (June 22-July 22). It’s typically easier to show up strong to an audience you know because you can be guided by their needs, wants, values, interests and situational pressures. This week, you’ll have tremendous luck, regardless of how well you know your audience. You’ll deliver the unexpected and be well-received.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). You will be asked to join a club or increase your involvement in a group. You may fear the communal agenda will clash with your independent spirit, but there is a way to forward your agenda and the goals of the team all in one go.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). New situations make you aware of your multifaceted inner world. It’s as though part of you is having the experience while another part of you is figuring out how to navigate it. Then there’s the part of you that seems to be sitting back with a bag of popcorn and watching it all. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). There are many decisions to be made this week, some of which seem to have the power to dramatically alter your day-to-day. Even so, don’t agonize. What matters more than what you pick is that you make the most of your choice -- that you commit, dig in and discover all the treasures to be mined there.

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AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Assumptions say more about the person making them than they do about the situation. The more innocent your approach, the better you’ll be at seeing things as they are. You’ll learn what people need. You’ll understand a shared truth and come to a consensus about reality, which gives you leverage. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Nothing worth having can be purchased with money. A highly satisfying purchase will have you questioning the validity of that statement. And yet, when the thrill wears off, as it eventually must, you settle back into the deep appreciation of the finer and unbuyable things that make you truly wealthy indeed.

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SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). The process of improving yourself will happen naturally. Therefore, you do not need to make a special effort to overcome negative habits and refine your character. The transformation will happen automatically as you move toward what you enjoy.

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TAURUS (April 20-May 20). When you want to, you can find logic in the seemingly illogical. You’ve been known to crack codes, dispel myths and successfully work out difficult equations. Even so, sometimes you opt for no solution. This week brings a lovely mystery, the likes of which you’d rather enjoy than solve.

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LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). It’s easy to get so wrapped up in a mental movie that you forget to breathe, let alone take in the sights, sounds, tastes, smells and feelings of the physical world. If you’ve been depriving yourself of sensory satisfaction, this is the week to remedy it.

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ARIES (March 21-April 19). It’s good to have goals, but don’t let them get in the way of loving who you are now. With a certain mindset, fantasizing obsessively about the new and improved future you could be a form of self-rejection. You are complete in this moment, the only moment of action, creation and doing.

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Worship Guide 520.797.4384

COWBOY CH URCH

LUTH ERAN

Changing the world through Christ, by caring for all people

Worship with us!

Cowboy Churches

SUNDAY

Sunday April 17th Easter Service At the Robertson Horse sale barn @ 10 am

In Person: 15501 W Ajo Hwy Online: https://facebook.com/ serenitybaptistaz/videos/

VISTA DE LA MONTAÑA UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

LUTH ERAN

Cristian Cowboy Ministries

10:30 AM

METH ODIST Methodist

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BAPTIST

Join Us For Sunday Service:

METH ODIST

8:30 & 10 a.m. in person 10 a.m. online umcstmarks.org/live-worship

Sunday April 24th @ Ranch Sorting competition In Queen Creek Az @ 8 am For more onfo. Contact; Ccbm777@aol.com

Please joinWorship us for for In-Person Vista Sunday at 10Church amand Please join us LIVE! Online service Children’s Sunday School Live Streamed Worship Service Sunday @ 10am @ 10:00am at 10:15 am after the children’s www.vistaumc.org www.vistaumc.org time in the church service or watch anytime using the the previor watch anytime using ous broadcast previous broadcast Adult Sunday Schoolbutton! –button! 11:15 am Please visit our website and/ 3001 E. Miravista Catalina or VistaUMC onLane, Facebook for Facebookfor viewing and daily updates updates on our our viewing on Locatedand on daily Oracle Rd. between Sunday services. services. Sunday

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1431 W. Magee Rd. (520-297-2062) www.umcstmarks.org

Youth: Weds @ 6:00PM Office Hrs: 9am to 1 pm Mon to Fri (Except Holidays) connect@serenitybaptist.church https://serenitybaptist.church

(520) 825-1985 www.vistaumc.org

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CATH OLIC

CATH OLIC ORO VALLEY, ARIZONA

ST. MARK THE EVANGELIST Catholic Church

Reconciliation: T-F at 7:30 AM, Sat at 3-3:45 PM and by appointment.

LUTH ERAN RESURRECTION LUTHERAN CHURCH AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER

11575 N. 1st Ave. Oro Valley, AZ 85737 (520) 575-9901 Welcome to Resurrection Lutheran!

Come join us every Saturday evening or on Sunday for worship! Ash Wednesday Services 12 noon and 6:15 pm Midweek Lenten Services Wednesdays at 12 noon outdoors in our Memorial Plaza Join Us

Monday-Friday at 8 ��

Saturdays: Vigil at 2 �� (Masks required), and 4 �� Sundays: 7 �� and 9 ��, 11 �� Bilingual (4th Sunday is Spanish Mass), and 5 �� Sunday: 9:45-10:45 ��

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4:00 PM SUNDAY MASS

7:00 AM 8:30 AM* 10:00 AM 11:30 AM *Masks and Social Distancing required at this Mass

WE ARE A ROMAN CATHOLIC FAITH FAMILY NOURISHED BY THE WORD OF GOD AND THE EUCHARIST. AS A COMMUNITY, WE ADVANCE SPIRITUAL GROWTH THROUGH LIFELONG LEARNING.

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5:00 pm Saturday evening Worship 7:45 am and 9:15 am Traditional Worship and our 10:45 am Contemporary Worship! SaddleBrooke Location

SaddleBrooke 9:00 am Worship HOA1 Clubhouse Vermilion Room. Online worship available anytime to fit your schedule. Check our website for more information

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UNITED CH URCH

OF CH RIST

ORO VALLEY UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST 1401 East El Conquistador Way

(Off Oracle Rd., past Hilton Resort to top of hill)

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No matter who you are or where you are on life’s journey, you are welcome here!

Join Us In-Person and Online Sundays at 9:30am

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Dove Mountain Community Yard Sale

Saturday, April 30, 2022 7 am to 2 pm Dove Mountain Boulevard and Tangerine Look for signs in the community

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Placita Del Oro Patio Homes Community Garage Sale Saturday, April 23, 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM 9856 N Calle Loma Linda, Oro Valley Furniture, home decor, electronics, art, movie star photos, collectables.

NETWORK ADS WANTED OLD SPORTSCARS/CONVERTIBLES: Porsche, Mercedes, Jaguar, Triumph/MG, Ferrari, Corvette & others! 1973 & OLDER! ANY condition! TOP $$ PAID! Call/Text: Mike 520-977-1110. I bring trailer & cash! (AzCAN)

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Saturday, April 30th 2022 7:00 am -Noon, both gates open on La Canada and Lambert

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NOTICE TO READERS: Most service advertisers have an ROC# or “Not a licensed contractor” in their ad, this is in accordance to the AZ state law. Arizona Registrar of Contractors (ROC): The advertising requirements of the statute does not prevent anyone from placing an ad in the yellow pages, on business cards, or on flyers. What it does require under A.R.S. §32-1121A14(c) www.azleg.gov/ars/ 32/01165.htm is that the advertising party, if not properly licensed as a contractor, disclose that fact on any form of advertising to the public by including the words “not a licensed contractor” in the advertisement. Again, this requirement is intended to make sure that the consumer is made aware of the unlicensed status of the individual or company. Contractors who advertise and do not disclose their unlicensed status are not eligible for the handyman’s exception. Reference: http://www.azroc.g ov/ invest/licensed_ by_law.html As a consumer, being aware of the law is for your protection. You can check a businesses ROC status at: http://www.azroc.gov.

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Apply by May 23, 2022, NOON AZ Time at: www.fcm.arizona.edu/Project-FUTRE

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