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It’s Friday, Sahuarita! Let’s finish this week strong.
In today’s can’t-miss-weekend-plans edition: Mixed Doubles Cornhole Un-Valentines Night, Pie Day 3.14, and Cat Dirt Dash 5K Run and 1-Mile Fun Run + a stacked lineup of events this weekend.
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📰 In the news
Volunteer-powered campaign gears up: Angel Charity for Children’s 2026 leadership has been announced, led by Karla Looby and Marci Saffer. The Pima County nonprofit has raised $34 million and is reviewing grant applications — read the full story.
A landmark plan’s legacy: Pima County kicked off a yearlong celebration on Feb. 26 marking 25 years of the Sonoran Desert Conservation Plan, guiding growth and protecting wildlife habitat and cultural sites regionwide — read the full story.
Community initiative boosts safety: Three Points neighbors raised $5,367 to fix potholes on Fuller Road, hiring a crew to lay more than 100 tons of material. The repairs helped traffic, though more work remains — get all the 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.
Compare rates for free: The national average for car insurance is around $175/month. Paying more than that? Same, so I did some shopping around and ended up cutting my premium in half. If you haven’t checked in a while, you’re probably overpaying too — here’s the comparison tool I used.
Highlights this week:
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💎 Local business spotlight
Clay, paint, repeat: Looking for a screen-free reset? At Nopalera Studios, drop in for pottery painting or open studio time: ceramics, canvas, or clay. No pressure… just make something you’ll want to keep or gift. A low-key creative win this week.
Shade done right: Green Valley Solar Screen LLC crafts lattice and flat-pan patio covers, patio enclosures, and retractable screens to turn your backyard into a calm, cool retreat. Expect a local crew, clean installs, and just-right shade, ideal for morning coffee or an afternoon read.
Seafood night, sorted: Skip the drive to the coast and let Taste of Agave handle it with crispy fish and chips, buttery shrimp scampi, and a celebratory lobster plate. Non-seafood fans are covered, too. It’s a weeknight upgrade… Future You will be very pleased.
These aren’t ads or sponsored placements, just some cool nearby spots we think are worth a visit.
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🫶 We got your back
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Six figures you can’t spend: Most homeowners over 50 have spent years dutifully paying their mortgage, assuming the only time it’ll pay off is when they sell. I thought the same thing until I discovered you can tap into the equity you’ve earned whenever you want (without leaving your home). Overdue for a new roof? Want to build your dream bathroom? There are two ways to turn equity into usable cash →
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📆 Around town this weekend
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All events are subject to change without notice. Always check official event pages for the most up to date information.
🇫 The Frenchies @ Sahuarita Library | Friday (3/13) at 10:00 AM – The Sahuarita Library is hosting a free intermediate French class for folks who can order a croissant without panic and want more. You will dive into language, history, and actual conversation, with less textbook, more talk, and maybe a better vacation.
💆 The Art of Healing Touch @ Silver Oracle Wellness & Yoga Studio (Green Valley) | Friday (3/13) at 5:30 PM – A couples Thai yoga massage workshop where you both give and receive, fully clothed, on the mat. No experience required. Guided by veteran Darrell Hicks, you’ll learn mindful touch, breath, and body mechanics, then leave looser, kinder, and smug about investing $25 in quality time.
🎤 Open Mic Nite in Green Valley | Friday (3/13) at 6:00 PM – Think you can handle stories without a safety net? This open mic turns our storytellers loose, no theme, just tales that wander, surprise, and occasionally land perfectly. If you’re actually showing up, hit Going, not the commitment-phobic Interested, because chairs appreciate honesty.
🎯 Mixed Doubles Cornhole Un-Valentines Night @ Triple Play Cornhole (Green Valley) | Friday (3/13) at 6:30 PM – Skip the prix fixe and play mixed doubles cornhole Un-Valentine’s night, where you and your favorite ghoul dress as a horror couple for a shot at best dressed. Expect a 4-game round robin, then single or double elimination, bragging rights, and no heart confetti.
🥧 Pie Day 3.14 @ Arizona Family Restaurant (Green Valley) | Saturday (3/14) at 7:00 AM – 3.14 means pie, not homework. Arizona Family Restaurant is serving chicken pot pie and a shamelessly huge spread of desserts, so come hungry and let the only math be slice counts. Craving a whole one, call ahead and reserve yours.
🏃 Cat Dirt Dash 5K Run and 1-Mile Fun Run @ Caterpillar Tinaja Hills Training Center (Green Valley) | Saturday (3/14) at 8:00 AM – Lace up for a 5K or 1-mile fun run at Caterpillar’s Tinaja Hills in Green Valley, where the desert meets some very impressive machinery. Family friendly, photo ready, and backing United Way of Tucson and Southern Arizona, it’s cardio with a construction twist.
🥧 Pi(e) Drive-Up Giveaway @ Club Rancho Sahuarita | Saturday (3/14) at 1:00 PM – This drive-up Pi Day giveaway hands you a free slice, because math is easier with carbs. Swing by the clubhouse in Sahuarita, no registration, no small talk, a treat passed through your window, and smug satisfaction of celebrating 3.14 the correct way. Bring napkins.
Live music & entertainment:
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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📻 Sahuarita report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 89°F – Low: 54°F – Precip: 0%
Sunny, with a high near 89. West wind 2 to 8 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 54. West southwest wind around 7 mph.
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Tomorrow – High: 89°F – Low: 51°F – Precip: 0%
Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Southwest wind 5 to 13 mph. Later: Partly cloudy, with a low around 51.
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