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🌱 What the new Town Center plan means for Oro Valley neighborhoods
Oro Valley, Arizona Patch AM: a 4 min readHello Oro Valley! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- What the new Town Center plan means for Oro Valley neighborhoods
- How Oro Valley neighbors are saving police time and town dollars
- Could Maeve be Oro Valley’s next beloved four-legged family member?
Also on today's calendar: Speed Networking with The Picklr Oro Valley and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: what do you call a rabbit with fleas? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Hot; breezy in the afternoon, with a high of 97 and low of 66 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Thursday: Plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 95, low: 66.
- Friday: Hot with plenty of sun, with a high of 97 and low of 62 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Town Council Approves "Town Center" Amendment...Limited Housing...Lots Of Open Space (blogspot.com) — Oro Valley Town Council has approved key amendments for the Town Center property, boosting permanent open space to about 88 acres and cutting 77 previously approved single-family lots. Council also limited future housing to one- and two-story ownership townhomes and reduced allowable building heights, trading potential revenue for lower-intensity development and a larger buffer near nearby homes. 
2. How volunteers are helping Oro Valley police and building community (kgun9.com) — Oro Valley residents are being asked to step up as Citizen Volunteer Assistants, helping the local police department with traffic control, home checks, and major community events. The long-running CVAP program now has over 60 volunteers whose 2025 hours saved the town an estimated half-million dollars, while giving retirees and other locals a meaningful way to stay connected and support public safety.
3. Meet Maeve, this sweet survivor with the biggest heart. (nextdoor.com) — A rescued cat named Maeve is currently being fostered in Oro Valley and is ready for adoption into a loving forever home. Once a shy, injured stray from a feral colony, she’s now affectionate, playful, and especially fond of cat-friendly dogs. Local residents can apply online if they’re looking for a gentle, resilient companion.
4. June/July 2026 in the Gallery with Xavier Valenzuela (artistsandmakersstudios.com) — An upcoming exhibit at Artists & Makers Studios in Steam Pump Village will bring Mexican artist Xavier Valenzuela’s colorful “El hijo del pueblo” series to Oro Valley from May 22 through July 31. Residents can visit the gallery on North Oracle Road during posted hours or drop by the June 6 opening reception to meet the work up close in a neighborhood setting.
5. Traffic task force stops 352 drivers in midtown Tucson (kvoa.com) — Oro Valley Police officers joined a regional task force that stopped 352 drivers during a recent traffic safety operation in midtown Tucson. Working with multiple agencies, they issued hundreds of citations, impounded four vehicles, and made three arrests as part of an ongoing push to reduce serious crashes across the region.
📸 Around Oro Valley
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Upcoming Events in
Oro Valley
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★ Featured events ★
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Pickleball Power Play Moneyball @ Oro Valley Community Center →
Oro Valley Community Center, 10555 N La Cañada Dr, Oro Valley
11:00 am
Thursday May 14
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Other local events
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Oro Valley Writers' Forum
Oro Valley Public Library 1305 West Naranja Drive, Oro Valley, AZ 85737
10:00 am -
Potty Training Workshop
Oro Valley Public Library 1305 West Naranja Drive, Oro Valley, AZ 85737
10:00 am -
Communications Committee →
Wildlife Ridge Park Audio Visual Conference via Zoom
3:00 pm -
Speed Networking with The Picklr Oro Valley →
The Picklr Oro Valley, 11855 N Oracle Rd, Oro Valley
4:00 pm -
Speed Networking Evening Mixer with The Picklr Oro Valley →
The Picklr Oro Valley, 11855 N Oracle Rd, Oro Valley
4:00 pm -
Wildlife in Ink
Oro Valley Public Library 1305 West Naranja Drive, Oro Valley, AZ 85737
10:30 am -
Garden Talk: Agaves & Yuccas
Oro Valley Public Library 1305 West Naranja Drive, Oro Valley, AZ 85737
1:30 pm
Thursday May 14
Friday May 15
📣 Oro Valley Shout Outs!
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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, AZ 85705
10:00 am -
Family Storytime
Nanini Branch Library, 7300 North Shannon Road, Tucson
10:30 am -
Story School by Make Way for Books
Dusenberry-River Center Branch Library 5605 East River Road, Number 105, Tucson, AZ 85750
12:30 pm -
Movies That Matter: "Trust Me"
Dewhirst-Catalina Branch Library 15631 North Oracle Road, Number 199, Catalina, AZ 85739
2:00 pm
Wednesday May 13
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In Oro valley , Great margaritas ; takeout ; generous portions . (Nextdoor Rams Canyon-Pass Estates) - Calling all Crocheters, I'm happy to announce that Free Crochet Classes are back!
This Saturday (16th) from 3:30 to 5 pm, at Barnes & Noble, join us to learn a fun, new hobby. People of all skill levels are welcome, and all… (Nextdoor St Andrews 1 / 2)
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: Bugs Bunny ! (Thank you bruce A. for sending it in!)
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