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🌱 Why a federal energy leader toured Sahuarita’s underground mining classroom this week

And on the Sahuarita Patch calendar - Tucson Terror & Oddities Market Kicks Off the Spooky Season Sept. 12

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Hello again Sahuarita! We're bringing you the latest town highlights. Don't miss out, keep going! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why a federal energy leader toured Sahuarita's underground mining classroom this week
  • How a mine outside Sahuarita just landed $1.7 million in funding

Also on today's calendar: Tucson Terror & Oddities Market Kicks Off the Spooky Season Sept. 12 and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: What is the difference between a jeweler and a jailer? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Partly sunny and very hot, with a high of 106 and low of 79 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: Very hot, temps: high: 106, low: 77.
  • Saturday: Very hot, with a high of 102 and low of 78 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• U of A mining lab hosts DOE official amid workforce push (tucson.com) — UA's San Xavier Underground Mining Laboratory in Sahuarita just hosted a top U.S. Department of Energy official, underscoring its national role in training miners and testing technology. The lab is expanding with new federal funding and industry partnerships that could strengthen Southern Arizona's mining workforce and economy.
   

• UA Mining program gets Energy Dept. Grant (kgun9.com) — Just outside Sahuarita, the University of Arizona's training mine is getting a $1.7 million federal grant to boost copper extraction research and hands-on education for mining engineers. Students say job prospects are excellent as the Energy Department leans on Arizona's mining expertise for future technology and national security needs.
   

📸 Around Sahuarita

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Sahuarita

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    Thursday August 27
  • WGHS Boys Golf - Flowing Wells Tournament of Champions Invitational
    Sahuarita Unified District Silverbell Golf Course
    11:00 pm
  • SHS - Cross Country @ Rich River Invitational
    Sahuarita Unified District Rio Rico High School, 590 Camino Lito Galindo, Rio Rico, AZ
    11:00 pm
    • Friday August 28
  • The Frenchies
    Sahuarita Branch Library 725 W. Via Rancho Sahuarita, Sahuarita, AZ 85629
    10:00 am
  • Crafting, Coloring, Cookies, and Conversation
    Sahuarita Branch Library 725 W. Via Rancho Sahuarita, Sahuarita, AZ 85629
    11:00 am
  • SHS - Varsity Football vs. Walden Grove HS
    Sahuarita Unified District Sahuarita, AZ 85629
    7:00 pm
  • WG Varsity Football @ SHS
    Sahuarita Unified District Sahuarita, AZ 85629
    7:00 pm
  • WGHS Cross Country - Chandler Invitational
    Sahuarita Unified District Tumbleweed Park
    11:00 pm
    • Saturday August 29
  • WGHS Cheer Car Wash - Fundraiser
    Sahuarita Unified District Anza Trail School, 15490 S Rancho Sahuarita Blvd, Sahuarita, AZ
    8:00 am
    • Saturday September 12
  • Tucson Terror & Oddities Market Kicks Off the Spooky Season Sept. 12 →
    Ramada by Wyndham Tucson, 777 W Cushing St, Tucson
    10:00 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • RIP Dolly Parton.
    Your a beautiful woman with beautiful gifts that you shared with the world. You live in our hearts. Her music playing on I heart radio station, 790… (Nextdoor Sahuarita Heights)
  • ASARCO posted a job opening for Mill Manager in Sahuarita. Apply here.
  • Sahuarita Unified School District posted a job opening for Assistant Volleyball Coach (.5) in Sahuarita. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Sahuarita here.

🗞 Nearby News

Green Valley

  • HINTS FROM HELOISE: Put leftover pie dough to tasty use (vindy.com)

Tucson

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A jeweler sells watches and a jailer watches cells. (Thank you Jean D. for sending it in!)
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