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🌱 Why Oro Valley’s newly funded Vistoso pond may face a court fight
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In today's newsletter:
- Why Oro Valley’s newly funded Vistoso pond may face a court fight
- Which Oro Valley parks cost the most—and which actually make money?
- How you can volunteer at Oro Valley’s Rockin’ 4 Heroes concert
Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: Plenty of sun, with a high of 81 and low of 53 degrees.
- Saturday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 87, low: 61. 🌶 Hot!
- Sunday: Hot; breezy in the morning, with a high of 91 and low of 59 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Pond funded; easement holder ponders next step (tucsonlocalmedia.com) — Oro Valley has fully funded the $1.88 million reconstruction of the Vistoso Trails Nature Preserve irrigation pond and nearby parking, despite the mayor’s lone dissenting vote. The conservation easement holder, Archaeology Southwest, argues using reclaimed water could endanger people and wildlife due to PFAS chemicals and is weighing legal options. Supporters say the community has waited years to see visible restoration progress at the former Golf Club at Vistoso. 
• Oro Valley IDs $3.2M gap in parks funds (tucsonlocalmedia.com) — Oro Valley leaders just learned the town had to cover a $3.2 million gap to operate major parks, pools, golf courses, and historic sites in 2024–25. A new report details which facilities cost the most, how much golf offsets other expenses, and how recent fee hikes and staffing needs could shape tough budget decisions affecting everyday park users.
• Volunteer's Are Heroes Too (blogspot.com) — Thousands of Oro Valley neighbors will pack James D. Kriegh Park on Sunday, Nov. 8, for the free Rockin’ 4 Heroes concert honoring first responders, military, veterans, and Gold Star families. The all-volunteer event leans on local groups like the Oro Valley Church of the Nazarene and the Town of Oro Valley, and organizers are actively seeking more volunteers and business partners to help power this year’s festivities.
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Oro Valley Historical Society – America Semiquincentennial
Steam Pump Ranch, 10901 N Oracle Rd, Oro Valley
9:00 am
Saturday April 18
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Other local events
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Homework Help - Math & Reading
Oro Valley Public Library , 1305 West Naranja Drive , Oro Valley
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Drop-In Library Resource/Tech Help
Oro Valley Public Library , 1305 West Naranja Drive , Oro Valley
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One-on-One Library Resource/Tech Help
Oro Valley Public Library , 1305 West Naranja Drive , Oro Valley
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Mahjong Club
Oro Valley Public Library , 1305 West Naranja Drive , Oro Valley
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Community Meeting: DAV Chapter 39 Oro Valley
Oro Valley Public Library , 1305 West Naranja Drive , Oro Valley
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Community Meeting: AAUW Northwest Book Club
Oro Valley Public Library , 1305 West Naranja Drive , Oro Valley
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It's Babytime! Storytime for Babies
Oro Valley Public Library , 1305 West Naranja Drive , Oro Valley
9:30 am
Saturday April 18
Monday April 20
Tuesday April 21
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Interested in Learning English?|¿Le interesa aprender inglés?
Flowing Wells , 1730 W. Wetmore Rd. , Tucson
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Visit the Bookmobile at Ghost Ranch Lodge
Flowing Wells , 1730 W. Wetmore Rd. , Tucson
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It's Babytime! Storytime for Babies
Nanini Branch Library , 7300 North Shannon Road , Tucson
10:30 am -
Interested in Learning English at an Advanced Level?|¿Le interesa
Nanini Branch Library , 7300 North Shannon Road , Tucson
12:30 pm
Friday April 17
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What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- **They have been reunited with their owners!!
** FOUND DOGS Anyone know these two? I found them in my neighborhood headed towards LaCanada! (Nextdoor Rancho Feliz) - Please help us find out puppy please.
He ran outta of his grandparents house Monday afternoon on Sage Brook n Tangerine area! We have been searching day n night please pray for him please… (Nextdoor Rancho Vistoso)
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Tucson
- Registration opens for 43rd annual El Tour de Tucson: Young cyclists get in for free (kvoa.com)
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