Colorado River Restrictions Begin In 2020 Arizona and Nevada will see a restriction of the water they can take from the Lake Mead starting in 2020. This is because water levels in the lake are projected to be just below a trigger restriction level. This happens even though 2018-19 saw an increase in water levels due to heavy snow fall in the Rockies. Arizona will lose 7% of its allotment. This is about the amount that Arizona has be voluntarily not taking since 2015. Not to worry. Town water chief Abraham has assured LOVE that river water restrictions will have no impact on Oro Valley's water supply. Read about that here.
Oro Valley Police Open Substation
The town cut the ribbon on the "Daniel G. Sharp Police Department Substation and Evidence Facility, located at 500 W. Magee Road". The police will use the facility in a variety of ways. The cost of the facility was approximately $7million. (source)
Kids Concert Series Starts Saturday
The first of eight kids concerts will be held Saturday in town council chambers. It is sponsored by the town and by the Music and Dance Academy. We know that this was a favorite of Bill Adler. He originated it and funded it. His legacy continues.
Former Platinum Fitness Facility Getting A Makeover
The building that housed Platinum Fitness (Northwest Corner of Oracle and Ina) is getting a huge makeover. 10,000 squared feet of the facility will have a restaurant with outdoor seating. There will also be upstairs offices. The facility is 30,000 square feet in total. (Source)
Traffic Accident Tragedy
The deaths of Margory and Richard Brown on August 21 remind us all of how precious is our time together. The were killed in a traffic accident at the intersection of Tangerine and La Canada. Margory is the mother of Laurel Clark. Laurel was one of seven astronauts who died in 2003 on the return of the Challenger space mission. One could not write a story more sad.
OVIL Breaks Ground Wednesday
The Oro Valley Innovation Lab ("OVIL") is breaking ground tomorrow. "UACIOV will operate a business incubator in Innovation Park, near Roche Diagnostics (formerly Ventana Medical Systems), with the mission to support and conduct bioscience research and programs and provide space for educational and training programs for translational scientists." (Source) Mayor Winfield will be speaking at this event. Read more here.
Mystery Lights Over Pusch Ridge
Nexdoor.com neighbors have been discussing strange light sightings in and around Pusch Ridge. Some suggest it is aliens. Others think it might be from a planet. Our guess is that the pattern of lights described and the ability of the lights to stay stationary for long periods tells us that it is a drone. Also, it does seem to us that the Pusch Ridge wilderness would be a good place for "droning".
Concert, this Friday night at Steam Pump Ranch: 5 PM
Oro Valley’s historic Steam Pump Ranch is proud to offer a Friday Night Concert Series on select first Fridays throughout the year. They are family friendly with fun activities in the grass for children, food trucks, Sonoita Vineyards Winery, patio heaters for colder months and lots of fun. Come join SAACA and the Town for the FREE Steam Pump Ranch Concert Series!
Live music: (Old Time Rock ‘n’ Roll dance tunes)
Sept. 6 “Your Money's Worth" performing hits from the 60s and 70s
Nov. 1 “Hot Lizards” performing dance tunes from the 60s, 70s and 80s
Feb. 7 “Wendy & the Boys” Wide range of music from Motown to country, rock ‘n’ roll to blues.
March 13 Connie Brannock’s “Tiny House of Funk” Cactus Country Soul, Rhythm, Jazz & Blues
(Source: Town of Oro Valley)
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April 3 “Hot Lizards” performing dance tunes from the 60s, 70s and 80s
Website supporting keeping golf opens
A website in support of keeping 36 holes of golf opened on August 6. The site is orovalleythrives.com. Apparently, the owner of the site doesn't have the courage of their convictions. They have chosen to mask their identity. You can view their registration information. It has a one year lifetime.
