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Classic car show to help raise funds for women's shelter

Submitted by Christina Thompson, Producer

Thursday, October 27th, 2011, 1:28pm

Submitted by Dixie Murray,

Classic Car Show & Fundraiser for "Hands of a Friend" Women's Domestic Violence Shelter

There will be a car show in Sahuarita to benefit the "Hands of a Friend" domestic violence shelter on Saturday, Nov. 5.

Desert Diamond Casino in Sahuarita

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Sahuarita eyes more retail to attract shoppers from Mexico

Submitted by JD Wallace on Wednesday, August 31st, 4:49 pm

TUCSON, AZ (KOLD) – A variety of large retail stores greet shoppers on Irvington near I-19. Finding someone here from Mexico is easy.

Alejandro Navarrete said that he was visiting from Naco, Sonora Wednesday and buying school clothes for his daughter. While he also shops in Sierra Vista, he said that he likes the large selection of shopping in one place here.

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4th of July display allowed in Tubac

Submitted by Christian Villegas, In Your Neighborhood Web Blogger

Thursday, June 30th, 2011, 11:20am

Due to the wildfires in Santa Cruz county, people have been wondering if there will be fireworks.

Tubac has been allowed by the County Board of Supervisors to have a fireworks display this year.

The City of Nogales is still debating on whether or not they will ban the use of consumer fireworks, but there will be a fireworks display at Fleischer Park.

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Sahuarita girl wins logo design contest

Submitted by Christina Thompson, Producer

Sunday, June 12th, 2011, 10:33am

The following is a news release from the Town of Sahuarita:

The Parks & Recreation Commission has selected the winner of its logo design contest for grades 6 through 12.

Jesiree Valencia of Sahuarita was the winner with a colorful design depicting the State of Arizona along with the state colors. Jesiree was in the 8th grade Art Program with Ms. Avelar, at the Sahuarita Intermediate School, when she submitted her drawing.

Jesiree’s design will be used in the promotion of this year’s Fiesta Sahuarita event. The first 1000 attendees will receive free Fiesta Sahuarita T-Shirts featuring the design. Fiesta t-shirts are sponsored by Freeport McMoRan Copper & Gold and Caterpillar.

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Locals hold rally to help save performing arts center

Submitted by Christina Thompson, Producer

Friday, May 27th, 2011, 11:34am

Locals hold rally to help save performing arts center

Green Valley residents held a rally on Thursday, May 26th to try and save the Community Performing Arts Center.

Locals wanted to show the Pima County Board of Supervisors just how important the Arts are to the community.

CPAC supporters are now raising funds to keep the center open. The center is facing closure on June 30th, since the expenses to keep the place running are greater than the revenue it brings in.

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CPAC Jazz Event April 22

Submitted by Christina Thompson, Producer

Monday, April 11th, 2011, 12:38pm

On Saturday, Lisa Otey and Diane Van Deurzen will return to CPAC with world class jazz and blues musicians:

Stefan George (guitar)
"Lil Mama" (violin)
Walter Belcher (vocal)
Steve Grams (bass)
Marco Rosano (sax)
Dante Rosano (trumpet)
Pete Swan (drums)

Lisa Otey's "Jazz Meets Blues II" will be held at 1250 W. Continental Road in Green Valley.

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Open Studio Art Tour Features Local Artists

Submitted by Christina Thompson, Producer

Thursday, March 31st, 2011, 10:44am

Some of Southern Arizona’s finest artists will participate in the 3rd annual Santa Cruz Valley Open Studio Tour on April 2, 3, 9, and 10.

There will be dozens of local artists from:

Green Valley
Amado
Tubac
Rio Rico
Nogales

Artists will open their studios to the public for two consecutive weekends allowing visitors the rare opportunity to see where creativity begins.

The two weekend studio tour offers patrons insight into the creative process and work environment of area artists, while also allowing them to purchase works directly from the artists themselves.

The Santa Cruz Valley Open Studio Tour provides a glimpse into the sometimes “unknown world” of artists. Traveling from studio to studio visitors will get an unprecedented look at artists and their work. There is also plenty of room for exploration given the natural beauty of the region.

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