Happy weekend, Oro Valley! In today’s happening-today edition: Plane conversion plans, comedy magic, and summer solstice harp sadhana + events worth checking out today & tomorrow.
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01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
Aviation company expands plans: Ascent Aviation in southern Arizona has about 91 Spirit Airlines planes after the carrier’s shutdown. A Boeing 777 conversion program starts in September and could add 200 to 250 jobs -- explore the plane conversion plans.
Home form on display: FC Tucson hosts Ventura County Fusion today at Kino North Stadium in USL League Two’s Game of the Week. It’s Youth Night, with free admission for kids 12 and under -- read the full story.
Community growth continues: Via Elegante Tucson Foothills opened three new senior homes, expanding capacity by 30 residents with private bathrooms, shared common areas, and a culinary program for residents led by an executive chef -- see the senior-home expansion.
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
Local trail therapy: Give yourself an easy win this week and wander Catalina State Park, a 5,500-acre slice of Sonoran desert at the foot of the Catalinas with miles of hiking, biking, and equestrian trails. Start with Canyon Loop for easy views, or chase Romero Pools if you're feeling spicy.
Seasonal comfort, right here: When dinner at home sounds meh, Harvest Restaurant brings the cure with family-owned warmth, house-made everything, and menus built around fresh, seasonal ingredients right here in OV. Try the fresh salmon with pesto risotto or the prickly pear glazed pork chop and call it a weeknight win.
Swing with scenery: Need a midweek reset that doesn’t involve another hike? The Stone Canyon Club puts those Tortolita views front and center with a course locals rave about, so consider exploring membership this week and treat yourself to a little desert zen between tee shots.
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05 — The event calendar Around town today & tomorrowOur favorite events going on the rest of this weekend. Dates, times, and locations are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
🥕 Heirloom Farmers Market @ Steam Pump Ranch | Saturday (6/20) at 8:00 AM – Nothing beats a Saturday morning under Pusch Ridge, coffee in hand, strolling Heirloom’s Oro Valley Farmers Market at Steam Pump Ranch. Local produce, crusty bread, real conversation, and Catalina views, the trifecta-plus-one. Right off Oracle, call it grocery shopping, call it therapy, both work.
📸 Memories Matter Crop @ Scrap with Skye | Saturday (6/20) at 9:00 AM – Scrapbookers are settling in for a 12-hour crop that actually does some good, with every fee and sale supporting the Alzheimer's Association. Expect 15-plus new Creative Memories layouts, a stuffed swag bag, lunch, prizes, and make and takes. Finally, a marathon of memories, zero blisters.
🎩 Comedy Magic @ Martha Cooper Library (Tucson) | Saturday (6/20) at 10:30 AM – Skip doomscrolling and catch Cody mixing sharp comedy, astonishing sleight of hand, and show-off juggling that actually earns the applause. Only 65 seats, tickets from the front desk, so blink and you will miss it. Your inner skeptic will stay, your watch might not.
🎶 World Gone Plaid @ The Gaslight Music Hall (Tucson) | Saturday (6/20) at 6:00 PM – Ready to relive the flannel years without the questionable bangs? Gaslight Music Hall hosts a 90s rock tribute with No Doubt, Green Day, Nirvana, Foo Fighters, and more, plus vintage TV and ad clips. Sing loud, keep the crowd surfing theoretical, and enjoy the nostalgia.
🎉 Juneteenth Festival @ Kino Sports Complex (Tucson) | Saturday (6/20) at 6:00 PM – Celebrate Juneteenth under the desert sky at Kino Sports Complex, where live entertainment, food, and community turn a summer night into something worth staying up for. Think freedom, music, and neighborly vibes, plus enough flavor to make you forgive the parking lot shuffle.
🎵 Summer Solstice Harp Sadhana @ Intuitive Harp Healing | Sunday (6/21) at 9:30 AM – Solstice morning calls for kundalini yoga, yoga nidra, a little astrology, harp sound healing, and crystal bowls. A rare chance to stretch, drift, and tune up your nervous system while a harp and bowls do the heavy lifting, and even your inner skeptic relaxes.
🎤 Koda Krause @ Rosati's Pizza Sports Pub | Sunday (6/21) at 5:00 PM – Settle in for folk and blues with Koda Krause at Rosati's, part of the Oro Valley Concert Series, where the crust is Chicago, and the soul is Tucson. Nimble guitar, dusty storytelling, pizza, a pint, and a crowd that actually listens. Live music & entertainment:
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06 — The Oro Valley report Weather forecastToday — High: 104°F — Low: 72°F — Precip: 0%
Sunny, with a high near 104. South southwest wind 1 to 10 mph. Later: Clear, with a low around 72. Southwest wind 2 to 10 mph.
Tomorrow — High: 104°F — Low: 73°F — Precip: 0%
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