Bits and Pieces

Will council reconsider parks and recreation bond?

Monday, we wrote that Town staff failed to include in the bond documents the specific uses the funds from the recently approved $25 million parks and recreation bond issue are to be used. Tuesday, we wrote five reasons why it’s entirely possible that the funds will be spent on items different from those approved by council in July. 

There is no motion to reconsider the parks and recreation bond vote.  It may be that this town council wants the use of these funds to be subject to change.  This will leave a rather large sum of funds available for the next council to spend.

Big Wash Trail Head to remain open during construction

"Big Wash Trailhead users will start seeing construction equipment and activity as crews begin to clear vegetation adjacent to the trailhead for future bank protection. But rest assured, the trail and parking lot will remain open, with no detours or closures...The Tranquilo development will include future improvements to the trailhead. New bank protection will protect the trailhead from future flooding and erosion. Eventually, once bank protection is finished, the Big Wash Trail will be extended south to Tangerine Road. ." (Source: Town of Oro Valley Press Release) 

Tranquilo is the project where homes are being built down towards the wash.  Learn more here.

Steam Pump Ranch Concert Tonight

Friday night concerts are back at steam pump ranch. The time is 7-9:30 pm. "This is a FREE event, no registration required DETAILS: Friday Night Concerts are back on the lawn at Steam Pump Ranch! The music on October 1 will be performed by Good Trouble (classic rock/Motown). A food truck and a smoothie vendor will have treats available for purchase. Beer and wine will be available thanks to the Oro Valley Lions Club and Hensley Beverage Company. We recommend coming early and bringing your own chairs and blankets." (Town of Oro Valley Parks and Recreation email)

The Tradition Continues: Oro Valley Kids Concert Series

OV launches new Oro Valley Kids Concert Series for 2017-18

Oro Valley, Arizona (July 12, 2017) – The Town of Oro Valley, in partnership with the Music and Dance Academy, is proud to announce the launch of the new Oro Valley Kids Concert Series, which provides an intimate, interactive experience for young children and their families where they can explore the sights, sounds and workings of instruments and dance. These free concerts will be held on the first Saturday of each month, from August 2017 through May 2018.

View the entire 2017-18 lineup, including location information, by clicking here or pasting this URL into your browser: https://www.orovalleyaz.gov/business/calendar/oro-valley-kids-concert-series.

“The Music and Dance Academy is celebrating more than 20 years in Oro Valley,” said Economic Development Manager Amanda Jacobs. “It was a natural fit to partner with them to offer this quality series and promote the Town’s arts, culture and business retention efforts.”

Mark your calendars now for the August and September concerts, and visit us online for the full schedule!

Saturday, August 5, 2017 at 10 a.m.
Location: Music & Dance Academy, 7954 N. Oracle Road
Explore the Music & Dance Academy Dance and interact with musical instruments at the Music and Dance Academy!

Saturday, September 2, 2017 at 10 a.m.
Location: Oro Valley Council Chambers, 11000 N. La Cañada Drive
The Adventures of Victoria the Violin Once upon a time, there were several instruments living peacefully in the Land of Notes. Then, along came a new instrument, Victoria the Violin. She was looking for adventure! Come join Victoria as she meets all sorts of new instrument friends!

Thank you to our community partners: Dr. JAW Orthodontists, Greater Oro Valley Chamber of Commerce, McDonald’s (1st/Oracle) and Smashburger.

Since 2011, the Town of Oro Valley has offered free concerts to residents and visitors of all ages, and it will continue to do so through its other monthly concert series offerings, including the Steam Pump Ranch Concert Series, Community Center Concert Series and Oro Valley Marketplace Concert Series. Learn more about the Town’s arts and culture offerings at www.orovalleyaz.gov.

Ed Note: These concerts were previously sponsored by deceased Oro Valley resident Bill Adler. It is nice to see the others have stepped into the breach to continue this concert series.
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Source: Oro Valley press release