Bits and Pieces

"Founders Cup Trophy" named after Danny Sharp
The  "Founders Cup Trophy, " has been named after Mayoral Candidate Danny Sharp and former council member Mary Snider. This year, the trophy was won by the Ironwood Ridge Teachers golf foursome at the "OV Cup" event. The event was held on February 4 at the Municipal Golf Course.

"Twenty years ago, the idea for launching Project Grad came to fruition when Mary [Snider, former Oro Valley Council Member] and I met in my office at the Oro Valley Police Department. Project Grad is a program that focuses on graduating seniors having a fun and safe event, held at the school all night long, and I'm proud to say that since the program's inception, we have not had a single incident related to graduation nights.

A hearty thank you to Jim Miller (pictured here) for helping make it such a fun and successful event. We are already looking forward to next year's Cup, which will be the last under Jim Miller's leadership, and celebrating all his accomplishments and his incredible dedication to our OV youth. And a huge thank you to everyone else who participated and helped make it such a special day, for all of your hard work and efforts, and for your part in making the OV Cup the largest fundraiser for our community's Project Grad."

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Big Wash Trailhead temporarily closing for bank protection construction
ORO VALLEY, Ariz. (Feb. 10, 2022) ––The Big Wash Trailhead and parking lot will be temporarily closed for bank protection construction starting Feb. 21 through April 4; however, the trail itself will remain open to the public and can be accessed from other locations.

It was the Town’s intent to keep both the trailhead and trail open, as stated in a Sept. 30, 2021 press release announcing construction of the nearby Tranquilo housing development. However, out of an abundance of caution, the decision was made to temporarily close the trailhead for public safety while concrete bank protection is built.
(Source:Town of Oro Valley Press Release, Feb 10,, 2022)

Off The Vine Wine Festival

"Join the Arizona wine industry at the Historic Steam Pump Ranch" on February 19, from 11am to 6pm "for the Off the Vine Arizona Wine Festival. Enjoy some of Arizona's best wines and interact with the winemakers whose creations will amaze. The centerpiece of the venue is a historic 1800's ranch house, and docent tours will be available. The event will feature exclusive tastings from 15 of Arizona's vineyards and wineries, live local music, great vendors, and even better times. Buy your tickets prior to the event to save $5. Don’t miss your chance to taste and take home Arizona's wines!"

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Oro Valley Chamber of Commerce Golf Scramble February 18

"Join your Chamber on Friday, Feb. 18 as we scramble at the Pusch Ridge golf course. We'll have a shotgun start at 3 p.m. Cost is $35 / person [$140 Foursome] and includes cart as well as 1 drink ticket and appetizers afterwards. There will be prizes; closest to the pin for men and women, longest drive for men and women, and the low-score foursome. Register here."

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