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Oro Valley, Arizona Patch AM: a 4 min readGreetings Oro Valley! We’re your go-to source for what’s happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Which Oro Valley summer camp fits your kid best this year?
- Have you explored Oro Valley’s new tourism website yet?
- Got a surprise text from OVPD? Here’s what it really means
Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: Warm; a stray p.m. t-shower, with a high of 102 and low of 76 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Saturday: Warm; a stray p.m. t-shower, temps: high: 102, low: 75.
- Sunday: A stray afternoon t-shower, with a high of 101 and low of 74 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Summer camps in 2026 (tucsonlocalmedia.com) — Families in Oro Valley have a wide range of 2026 summer camp choices, from town-run youth programs and Gaslight Music Hall theater camps to flexible options at Heart & Soul Kids and Timeless Play. The guide also highlights Children’s Museum Oro Valley at Tohono Chul, Champions at Leman Academy’s Oro Valley campus, and nearby Marana programs, with contacts for pricing and registration. 
• Explore Oro Valley: Town launches tourism platform (tucsonweekly.com) — Oro Valley has launched exploreorovalley.com, a new tourism and community platform packed with trail guides, public art maps, event listings, restaurant info, and lodging options. Town leaders say it’s designed to boost local businesses, attract visitors, and give residents an easy way to discover activities, itineraries, and the town’s desert beauty from any device.
• Oro Valley police launch new community messaging tool (kvoa.com) — Oro Valley police just rolled out a new Versaterm CommunityConnect messaging system that sends text and email updates to residents who contact the department. You may now receive automatic notices about response delays, investigation progress, and quick post-contact surveys, all aimed at improving transparency and communication with Oro Valley residents.
📸 Around Oro Valley
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Upcoming Events in
Oro Valley
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★ Featured events ★
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Mahjong Club →
Oro Valley Public Library, 1305 W Naranja Dr, Oro Valley
1:00 pm
Saturday June 13
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Other local events
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Community Meeting: AAUW Northwest Tucson Book Club
Oro Valley Public Library 1305 West Naranja Drive, Oro Valley, AZ 85737
9:30 am -
Kids Craft Time
Oro Valley Public Library 1305 West Naranja Drive, Oro Valley, AZ 85737
10:00 am -
It's Babytime! Storytime for Babies
Oro Valley Public Library 1305 West Naranja Drive, Oro Valley, AZ 85737
9:30 am -
Community Meeting: Schweikert for Governor
Oro Valley Public Library 1305 West Naranja Drive, Oro Valley, AZ 85737
10:00 am -
Toddler Build
Oro Valley Public Library 1305 West Naranja Drive, Oro Valley, AZ 85737
10:30 am -
Finance Committee →
Wildlife Ridge Park Audio Visual Conference via Zoom
3:00 pm -
Crafternoon! LED Card Making
Oro Valley Public Library 1305 West Naranja Drive, Oro Valley, AZ 85737
4:00 pm
Monday June 15
Tuesday June 16
📣 Oro Valley Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Visit the Bookmobile at Fountains at La Cholla →
Flowing Wells 1730 W. Wetmore Rd., Tucson, AZ 85705
11:30 am -
Barre (45) — Aligned Musician - Dr. Kim Hankins →
Yoga Pod Tucson, 4280 N Campbell Ave Suite 130, Tucson
12:15 pm -
Community Meeting: Yarn Force
Flowing Wells 1730 W. Wetmore Rd., Tucson, AZ 85705
12:00 pm -
Computer Best Practices →
Three Canyon Beer and Wine Garden, 4999 N Sabino Canyon Rd, Tucson
4:00 pm
Friday June 12
Saturday June 13
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Bobcat just being a cat.
Look what I captured on my critter cam in my front yard. https://youtu.be/tdZsSiZjWPA (Nextdoor Honeybee Ridge Estates) - Thirsty bees!
The bees visit my bird bath in great numbers especially in the early morning. I made bee puddlers, but they never drank from them. They seem to… (Nextdoor Estates At High Mesa)
🗞 Nearby News
Catalina Foothills
- After a historically dry 2025 monsoon, local farm hoping for a bounce-back (kgun9.com)
Marana
- Ascent Aviation Juggles Spirit Surge Ahead Of IAI P2F Program Launch (aviationweek.com)
- Marana council member's rattlesnake bite serves as safety reminder (kgun9.com)
- Geneva man sentenced to life for 2024 murder of girlfriend and her son (dailyherald.com)
South Tucson
- Tucson City Council approves draft $2M safety plan for SunTran as strike looms (tucsonsentinel.com)
- Barrio Restoration opens South Tucson community hub (tucsonspotlight.org)
Ok Oro Valley! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Yammies! (Thank you Lynda S. for sending it in!)
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