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Oro Valley, Arizona Patch AM: a 4 min readCoffee in hand, Oro Valley? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Why Oro Valley’s lion fountain fight is headed to town council
- How an Oro Valley triathlon fits into a national racing revival
- How close are these rescue dogs training to Oro Valley homes?
Also on today's calendar: Tucson Terror & Oddities "Madre " Market and 6 more events.
Today's riddle: How do you measure a fish? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Breezy in the afternoon, with a high of 86 and low of 55 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Thursday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 83, low: 56.
- Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 87 and low of 64 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• P&Z deadlocked on lion head fountain (tucsonlocalmedia.com) — Oro Valley’s Planning and Zoning Commission is split over whether Sun City Oro Valley can restart its long-dry lion head fountain, sending the request to town council without a recommendation. Residents backing the redesigned, water-saving feature argue it respects conservation rules while restoring a beloved gathering spot near the community’s clock tower. 
• The Race Director Who Revived Grassroots Tri When the 'Lights Were Going Out' (triathlete.com) — Oro Valley gets a brief spotlight as the site of a triathlon that was acquired and folded into Cal Tri’s growing network of affordable, grassroots races. The story mainly profiles race director Thom Richmond and his mission to revive low-cost, community-focused triathlons nationwide, highlighting how shared equipment and collaboration are helping independent events survive and grow.
• Tucson volunteers train their dogs to be heroes 🐕 (tucson.com) — Volunteer search-and-rescue dog teams are training right up to the edge of Oro Valley, preparing canines like JJ the Lab to help find missing hikers, children, and vulnerable adults. The nonprofit Southwest Rescue Dogs, Inc. works closely with Pima County first responders, putting in hundreds of volunteer hours to keep Southern Arizona residents safer in the backcountry and neighborhoods.
📸 Around Oro Valley
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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Friends of the Oro Valley Library Book Sale
Oro Valley Public Library, 1305 W Naranja Dr, Oro Valley
9:00 am
Thursday April 23
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Other local events
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Half Price Day! Friends of the Oro Valley Library Book Sale
Oro Valley Public Library , 1305 W Naranja Dr , Oro Valley
10:00 am -
Read to a Dog
Oro Valley Public Library , 1305 West Naranja Drive , Oro Valley
3:30 pm -
Comedy Show w/ Chris Haughton
DiBella’s Brunch N’ Booze , 9630 N Oracle Rd #110 , Oro Valley
7:00 pm -
Bag Day! Friends of the Oro Valley Library Book Sale
Oro Valley Public Library , 1305 W Naranja Dr , Oro Valley
10:00 am -
Homework Help - Math & Reading
Oro Valley Public Library , 1305 West Naranja Drive , Oro Valley
10:00 am -
Community Meeting: DAV Chapter 39 Oro Valley
Oro Valley Public Library , 1305 West Naranja Drive , Oro Valley
11:00 am -
Mahjong Club
Oro Valley Public Library , 1305 West Naranja Drive , Oro Valley
1:00 pm -
Tucson Terror & Oddities "Madre " Market
Ramada by Wyndham Tucson , 777 W Cushing St , Tucson
9:00 am
Friday April 24
Saturday April 25
Saturday May 9
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Writer in Residence One-on-One Consultations with Margo Steines
Flowing Wells , 1730 W. Wetmore Rd. , Tucson
10:00 am -
TEP Home Energy Workshop
Dewhirst-Catalina Branch Library , 15631 North Oracle Road, Number 199 , Catalina
10:00 am -
TEP Home Energizer Workshop
Dewhirst-Catalina Branch Library , 15631 North Oracle Road, Number 199 , Catalina
10:00 am -
Family Storytime
Nanini Branch Library , 7300 North Shannon Road , Tucson
10:30 am
Wednesday April 22
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- STILL MISSING MAKO :(
Been missing since last Monday. Most recent sighting was last Wednesday but we are praying he’s still okay and out there. Just keep your eye out for… (Nextdoor Rancho Vistoso) - Good afternoon, my termite prevention company has once again raised their price.
I am considering buying termite spray and applying myself. Any suggestions on types of spray and methodology? (Nextdoor Canada Hills)
🗞 Nearby News
Marana
- Marana superintendent bets on every kid (tucsonlocalmedia.com)
- Kelly, Gallego push to stop possible plan for ICE detention centers in Marana, Surprise (kvoa.com)
- Tucson soccer club Arizona Surf has 6 players sign to college soccer programs (tucson.com)
Tucson
- Tucson Police arrest 24, tow 7 cars in South Kolb street racing bust (kvoa.com)
- United Cajun Navy ready to help out with Nancy Guthrie search (newsnationnow.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: By inches because they have no feet. (Thank you Gypsy S. for sending it in!)
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