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Oro Valley, Arizona Patch AM: a 4 min readGood morning Oro Valley! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Is Oro Valley really facing a budget crunch? Here’s the data.
- Why Oro Valley police made 13 arrests in a retail theft sweep
Also on today's calendar: Research group looking for Tucson Locals to share opinions! and 6 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the carpenter ant say when he walked into the bar? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Sunny and very hot, with a high of 102 and low of 68 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Thursday: Partly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 102, low: 68.
- Friday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 100 and low of 71 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Are Oro Valley Revenues Keeping Pace With Spending? A Look At The Numbers (blogspot.com) — Oro Valley’s General Fund is still covering operating costs and keeping reserves above the town’s 25% minimum, but tighter years are ahead. A recent analysis of town financial reports shows that while FY2027 obligations slightly exceed revenues, longer-term forecasts return to surplus. Residents can expect more scrutiny of capital projects and spending priorities rather than an immediate fiscal crisis. 
• Organized Retail Crime Monthly News Recap: May 2026 (losspreventionmedia.com) — Oro Valley police recently carried out a focused crackdown on organized retail theft, leading to thirteen arrests tied to coordinated shoplifting at local stores. The roundup appears in a national May recap of organized retail crime, underscoring that this growing problem is now hitting Oro Valley as well as other communities across the country.
📸 Around Oro Valley
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Upcoming Events in
Oro Valley
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★ Featured events ★
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Research group looking for Tucson Locals to share opinions! →
Online,
3:00 pm
Wednesday June 24
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Other local events
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Parks & Landscape Committee →
Wildlife Ridge Park Audio Visual Conference via Zoom
3:15 pm -
Startup - Mentorship and Networking [Arrive Any Time] →
Oro Valley Chamber of Commerce, 1822 E Innovation Park Dr, Oro Valley
9:00 am -
Mahjong Club →
Oro Valley Public Library, 1305 W Naranja Dr, Oro Valley
1:00 pm -
Beginner Paint Your Pet – Scroll Down for Tickets! 🐾✨ →
DiBella’s Brunch N’ Booze, 9630 N Oracle Rd #110, Oro Valley
6:00 pm -
Free Mother/Daughter Lesson - Oro Valley, AZ →
The Views Golf Club, 1555 E Rancho Vistoso Blvd, Oro Valley
11:30 am -
Community Meeting: Catalina Book Club
Oro Valley Public Library 1305 West Naranja Drive, Oro Valley, AZ 85737
10:00 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
Thursday June 4
Saturday June 6
Sunday June 7
Monday June 8
Tuesday June 9
📣 Oro Valley Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Family Storytime
Nanini Branch Library 7300 North Shannon Road, Tucson, AZ 85741
10:30 am -
It's Babytime! Storytime for Babies
Flowing Wells 1730 W. Wetmore Rd., Tucson, AZ 85705
10:30 am -
Air-Dry Clay Sculpture Basics
Flowing Wells 1730 W. Wetmore Rd., Tucson, AZ 85705
2:30 pm -
Gaming @ Nanini
Nanini Branch Library 7300 North Shannon Road, Tucson, AZ 85741
3:00 pm
Wednesday June 3
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- H neighbors,
My wonderful housekeeper had to move away. So I’m looking for a new one. Any recommendations? Thanks. (Nextdoor Sun City Oro Valley)
🗞 Nearby News
Catalina Foothills
- How officials handled human remains found near Catalina Foothills (abc15.com)
- Search for Nancy Guthrie reaches 4-month mark (9news.com)
Marana
- Ciscomani helps launch federal program to revive cotton farming in America (riponadvance.com)
- Sautron Earns PING All-Region Honors (huskers.com)
South Tucson
- Tohono O'odham students showcase art in South Tucson (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: Is the bar tender here? (Thank you W. M. for sending it in!)
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