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Hey Green Valley, hope your week’s off to a good start!

In today’s wallet-friendly edition: A new poet laureate, Arizona’s first vehicle-to-grid school buses, and Irish tunes for St. Patrick’s Day + lots of fun things to do for free.

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📰 In the news

A fresh literary vision: Logan Phillips was named Tucson’s poet laureate, succeeding TC Tolbert, and says he’ll bring poems to unexpected venues in Southern Arizona, launch the ¡Somos Uno! series, and serve through 2029 — learn more about his plans.

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.

Pioneering student transport upgrade: Nearby Tucson Unified School District will unveil 10 electric school buses, replacing diesel models and launching Arizona’s first vehicle-to-grid school bus project, backed by EPA and TEP to cut pollution — see funding and impact 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.

Highlights this week:

• Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with Irish tunes
• Discover Frida Kahlo through her art
• Avoid probate at free trust seminar

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Crave-worthy stacked sammies: Fresh-baked bread meets Boar’s Head meats at Tubac Deli & Coffee Co, alongside scratch-made pastries, pies, and quiche. Add a legit espresso bar, and that “quick bite” easily becomes a blissfully unhurried lunch break… with stacked sammies and sweets that hit exactly right.

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.

Toy joy, Tucson-style: When the crayon stash sinks to two sad nubs, Mildred & Dildred has puzzles, books, crafts, and quirky treasures that turn weeknights into mini holidays. Locally owned, smartly curated, and yes, they’ll wrap the gifts so you don’t have to.

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📆 Free events worth checking out

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

🌌 New Vistas in Astronomy @ Green Valley West Social Center | Wednesday (3/11) at 10:00 AM – Grab your coffee and head to GVR West for a free astronomy talk with Carson Fuls, the Catalina Sky Survey director keeping tabs on the space rocks. Open to all, no GVR membership needed, behind Safeway on Continental, and yes, he’s basically protecting bingo night.

🎓 Education Series @ Santa Cruz Valley United Methodist Church | Wednesday (3/11) at 11:00 AM – Skip the RSVP and swing by a free, open-to-all Education Series on the second Wednesday at 11 a.m. at Santa Cruz Valley United Methodist Church. February covers Desert Gardening, March brings Santa Rita Fire Corp., April and May are TBA, suspense builds character.

🥂 5 Year Anniversary @ Mobility Plus | Thursday (3/12) at 11:00 AM – Pop behind Ace Hardware for a low-key 5-year anniversary open house, with brunch, coffee, and zero pressure sales vibes. Tour the showroom, meet the folks who actually know their stuff, and see smart ways to keep you or the parents rolling, safely and stylishly.

🎶 Concerts For A Better Community @ The Shoppes at La Posada | Saturday (3/14) at 2:00 PM – Craving desert sun, tunes, and zero cover? This free, four-week concert series in the Shoppes of La Posada courtyard brings neighbors together for music, while donations support La Posada Community Services’ childcare, senior lunch, and community programs. Bring a chair, a friend, and your two-step.

⚔ Sonoran Revolutionary “Female Militia” @ Tubac Center of the Arts | Wednesday (3/18) at 5:00 PM – An evening at TCA means a crisp 30-minute primer from Phil Halpenny on Sonoran revolutionary women, then La Cucaracha with Dolores del Río and María Félix, all about icon Valentina Ramírez Avitia. It’s free, donations encouraged, with chips, Valentina hot sauce, and the maybe-popcorn lottery.

⚖ Living Trust Seminar @ Best Western Green Valley Inn | Thursday (3/19) at 12:00 PM – Skip the courtroom drama and hit this free living trust seminar in Green Valley, where you’ll learn how to dodge probate, protect your home, and keep the family peace. It’s the grown-up move, and it beats letting a judge narrate your legacy.

🛍 Sahuarita Sunset Market @ Sahuarita Lake Park | Friday (3/20) at 5:00 PM – Sahuarita Sunset Market is taking over Sahuarita Lake Park with free live music, local eats, and a marketplace full of homegrown vendors. Bring a chair, a neighbor, and your beer or wine, and perfect the lost art of shopping slowly. Free, all ages, second Fridays.

Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →

📻 Green Valley report

Weather forecast

Today – High: 67°F – Low: 43°F – Precip: 42%

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 67. West southwest wind 3 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 43. South southwest wind around 6 mph.

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Tomorrow – High: 77°F – Low: 48°F – Precip: 0%

Sunny, with a high near 77. Northeast wind 3 to 10 mph. Later: Clear, with a low around 48. Northeast wind 3 to 9 mph.

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