This is Oro Valley

2024 has been a year of celebration as the Town marks its 50th anniversary. But the celebration goes beyond parades and events. Join us for a discussion with Dave Perry, as we talk about the task of collecting stories about our Town’s history, and why it’s so important to share those stories with our community. 

This month Lois and Nick discuss some fun events including Bark in the Park: Join the fun on Saturday, September 28th from 5pm-8pm at Steam Pump Ranch for Bark in the Park. Bring your family, friends and doggies! The Dog Costume Contest will have on-site registration the day of the event. Entry is free!

Interested in any of the events discussed during the podcast? Visit playov.com for details or to register. 

The Greater Oro Valley Chamber of Commerce is an important town partner who works directly with our business community. Learn about the steps the Chamber takes to meaningfully connect with businesses in Oro Valley from Kristen Sharp, CEO.

To learn more about the Greater Oro Valley Chamber of Commerce, visit their website: https://orovalleychamber.com/

and remember to shop local for a chance to win some fantastic prizes during the Shop 50 campaign! https://orovalleychamber.com/ov-50-years/

This month we speak with Louie Valenzuela, Emergency Management and Safety Coordinator about how to prepare for the most common emergencies we face. Louie discusses his role with the town, how to prepare a 72 hour kit, and has some fun answering how he would handle some made up, desert-themed, emergencies.

Be sure to sign up for our free emergency notification system, CodeRED: Register for CodeRED – Oro Valley | it's in our nature (orovalleyaz.gov)

Are you monsoon ready? Visit our monsoon preparedness guide: Monsoon Preparedness Guide – Oro Valley | it's in our nature (orovalleyaz.gov)

Learn to build a 72 hour kit and other helpful resources: Emergency Management – Oro Valley | it's in our nature (orovalleyaz.gov)

This month Nick and Lois discuss the Town's 4th of July celebration, Summer Archery Camps, and multiple opportunities to watch some very silly movies with the family. 

This month town Staff Lois and Nick meet to discuss some upcoming Parks and Recreation events including a senior trip to the zoo, our upcoming Battle of the Bands, some fun Star Wars Day activities and more!

This month we speak with Monica Dangler, Director and Katie Hutchinson, Outcomes Manager, of Pima Animal Care Center about the services they provide us and how we can best provide for our furry friends. Bonus, they brought in Poppa, a truly sweet Pitty Mix who spent the recording time napping underneath our podcast desk.

For information about adopting a pet visit: https://www.pima.gov/2438/Adoption.

For information about the services PACC provides, visit: https://www.pima.gov/2304/Animal-Services.

To volunteer with PACC, visit: https://www.pima.gov/2795/Volunteer-with-PACC.

To report an incident, call PACC's Animal Protection Services dispatch line at 520-724-5900.