Bits and Pieces

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If you get a call from the The Oro Valley Police Department claiming that you are a recipient of a large sum of money, don't believe it.  (KVOA).  It is a carryover from a scam taking place in the county (Pima County press release).

Here's the scam:"OVPD's Criminal Investigations Unit is investigating a case where an individual called the victim claiming to be a detective with the Oro Valley Police Department. The suspect told the victim she was the recipient of a large sum of money as a result of an insurance settlement with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and she needed to send money to ensure the delivery of her claim. The phone number the suspect called from indicated it was from the Oro Valley Police Department; however, no such calls were made." (Sourc: Oro Valley Police Department press release)
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Tip from one of our bloggers: There is a "red out house (portapotty) on Tangerine across fr Mandarin Lane where the cops hide to catch speeders"
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"For the third consecutive year, the Town of Oro Valley has earned the "Playful City USA" designation from national non-profit KaBOOM!"  (Source: Oro Valley Press Release) Oro Valley is one of 213 cities to receive the honor (see list) Other Arizona communities on the list include Buckeye, Casa Grande, Chandler,  Coolidge, Fountain Hills, Gilbert, Maricopa, Mesa, Tempe and Tucson.
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"The Town of Oro Valley has been nominated for the 2013 PetSafe Bark for Your Park contest, and we need the community's help. From now through May 31, participants can log in and vote twice per day-once on the PetSafe contest website and once on Facebook. Based on the total number of votes, 15 finalists will be announced on June 5, when they will be asked to produce a video and continue barking for their park. The finalist city with the most votes will receive $100,000 to build a PetSafe dog park. Three runners-up and the city with the highest percentage of votes to its population will each receive $25,000. Winners will be announced on July 31." (Source: Oro Valley Press Release)
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Oro Valley celebrates Mothers' Day Weekend:

Visit historic Steam Pump Ranch
Saturday, May 11, 2013 10901 N. Oracle Road
11 a.m. - Noon Tour the ranch
Noon - 1 p.m.
Create a unique gift of bath salts for mom. Event is free for the whole family; refreshments are included.

Free admission for moms at the Aquatic Center
Sunday, May 12, 2013
10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Moms will also receive a beautiful flower.
(Source: Oro Valley press release)
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