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Hi Green Valley, hope you’re having a great weekend!

In today’s in-case-you-missed-it edition: Breaking barriers to birding, Wine Gone Wild, and women’s self defense 101 + the top stories from this week & a sneak peek at next week.

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📰 Most-clicked stories this week

Wider bridge and bike lanes: Construction on Tucson’s 22nd Street bridge has begun, closing between Tucson Boulevard and Cherrybell Stravenue. Expect three years of work and detours on Broadway and 36th Street — get detours and project details.

Breaking barriers to birding: Tucson Bird Alliance and Pima County host Birding for Every BODY, offering accessible birdwatching for Green Valley neighbors, with Marcia OBara guiding outings for those with mobility or sensory challenges — get details on accessibility efforts.

A spirited night out: Wine Gone Wild returns to Tucson’s Reid Park Zoo on March 28 with wine tastings and live music, supporting zoo education, conservation, and animal care for Green Valley neighbors — get ticket and event details.

Nothing prepares you for a pet emergency: I learned that the hard way after charging $10k to a credit card for life-saving surgery on my cat, Miss Stache. As soon as we got home, I signed up for Spot. It’s super affordable – and reimburses up to 90% of the bill.*

Gold & silver are hot: Last year was gold’s best year since 1979. Silver did even better, climbing nearly 150%… and analysts expect the momentum to continue. Curious about precious metal investing? GoldCo has a helpful guide that covers everything you need to know. It’s free — and definitely worth a read.*

All the crowd favorites:

• Free line dance class, enjoy Hardscrabble Road
• Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with Irish tunes
• Discover Frida Kahlo through her art

💎 This week’s top finds

Hot dog happiness: In Green Valley, Hot Dog Lady and More dishes out loaded, gloriously messy hot dogs from a cheerful local cart. Piled with your favorite toppings, every bite hits that comfort spot… ideal for easy lunches, quick craving fixes, or a stroll-with-a-snack moment.

Slice-worthy this week: Sydney’s Sweet Shoppe bakes flaky-crusted fruit, cream, and specialty pies with fresh, in-season ingredients, in sizes from personal to family. The kind you swear you’ll save for later, then they… disappear. Consider this your reminder that restraint and great pie rarely coexist.

Low-key desert escape: Whether you crave a quick reset or a slow wander, Desert Meadows Park offers hummingbirds, desert blooms, and shady nooks, lovingly tended by local volunteers. It’s the kind of Green Valley spot where a 15-minute stroll drifts into an easy hour as time slips away.

These aren’t ads or sponsored placements — they’re the local spots your fellow readers clicked on most this week.

🫶 We got your back

Your data is for sale right now: There are over 400 websites selling your info to marketers, political campaigns, and scammers. They’ve got your phone number, home address, relatives’ names… you name it. That’s how robocallers seem to know everything about you before you pick up. You can remove your info one site at a time, or pay a service to do it for you. Here’s what we recommend →

Why your last diet didn’t work: Sustained weight loss is nearly impossible with diet alone. Your body literally fights back by making you hungrier the moment you start restricting calories. That’s why more doctors are recommending GLP-1s. The best part? Getting them has never been easier. We compared three programs to help you find the right fit. See which ones stood out →

Paying full price is officially optional: Blu Dot just marked down dozens of their best sofas, beds, dining tables, outdoor pieces, and lighting by as much as 60%. Not because something’s wrong with them, but because every great design eventually has to make room for the next one. The deals change daily, so it’s always a new adventure. *See what’s on sale today →

Most people have no idea what’s happening inside their body: Not because the data doesn’t exist, but because no one’s collecting it. Routine annual checkups miss things like body composition, biological age, and the biomarkers that can help predict long-term patterns. The good news? HumeHealth offers tools to help you track all of that at home for less than the cost of a specialist visit. *Use code NEW20 to save 20% →

Something in your house is about to break: It might be your AC, your water heater, your fridge… doesn’t matter. Every major appliance has an expiration date, and when it goes, you’ll be staring down a repair bill that can climb into the thousands fast. An AHS home warranty covers these types of surprises + *select plans are $150 off right now →

📆 Sneak peek at next week

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All events are subject to change without notice. Always check official event pages for the most up to date information.

🦅 De Anza Trail Hawk Watch @ Ron Morriss Park (Tubac) | Monday (3/16) at 8:00 AM – Stretch your legs on the De Anza Trail, then crane your neck for the raptor migration over Tubac’s Ron Morriss Park. Meet at the Tucson Bird Alliance booth, then amble the Santa Cruz, trade binoculars, and pretend we always knew what a kettle was.

☘ St. Patrick’s Day Celebration @ Green Valley Recreation West Social Center | Tuesday (3/17) at 12:00 PM – Take a break from the usual and let West Center handle the St. Paddy’s cheer. Traditional Irish tunes, a lively crowd, and just enough sparkle to make you swear you have an Irish great-aunt. Wear something green, bring friends, enjoy the craic.

🔑 Krafty Keychains for Kids @ Conrad Joyner-Green Valley Library | Wednesday (3/18) at 10:00 AM – If Spring Break has your crew climbing the walls, park them at this Krafty Keychains session where kids make shrinky dink and perler bead keychains. They get creative bragging rights, you get a breather, and your keys finally get the flair they deserve.

🧶 Arts and Crafts for Adults: Chunky Yarn Craft @ Conrad Joyner-Green Valley Library | Thursday (3/19) at 10:00 AM – Trade spreadsheets for soft skeins at this adults-only chunky yarn craft session, where you’ll make something cozy, charming, and gloriously free of kid glitter. Expect good company, relaxed vibes, and the smug satisfaction of pointing at your couch and saying, “I made that.”

⛳ Swing for Scholarships Golf Tournament @ Canoa Ranch Golf Course | Saturday (3/21) at 8:00 AM – If your short game needs an excuse, the 5th annual Green Valley News and Sahuarita Sun scholarship scramble at Canoa Ranch is it. Sign up solo or wrangle a foursome, swing for local students, and enjoy cart banter between tee shots.

🎭 Barleens Lunch & Show @ Green Valley Recreation West Social Center | Saturday (3/21) at 8:00 AM – Climb aboard with GVR for a no-fuss day at Barleens, where the music is lively, the jokes are corny in the best way, and lunch is actually good. Round-trip ride included, so you can skip the freeway, nap guilt-free, and clap along like a pro.

👊 Women’s Self Defense 101 @ Silver Oracle Wellness & Yoga Studio | Saturday (3/21) at 5:00 PM – Trade brunch for a little badass and learn something you actually hope to never use. Jessie’s Women’s Self Defense 101 covers beginner-friendly strikes, kicks, blocks, and escapes from grabs. Wear comfy gear, reserve your spot online, $55, because space disappears faster than downtown parking.

Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →

📻 Green Valley report

Weather forecast

Today – High: 86°F – Low: 51°F – Precip: 0%

Sunny, with a high near 86. West southwest wind 2 to 12 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 51. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

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Tomorrow – High: 88°F – Low: 53°F – Precip: 0%

Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. East wind 3 to 10 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 53.

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