Oro Valley
Newsletter
January/February 2026
Thank you,
VOLUNTEERS! A BIG thanks to our volunteers!
ORO VALLEY MAYOR & COUNCIL Joe Winfield, Mayor Melanie Barrett, Vice Mayor Harry “Mo” Greene, Councilmember Joyce Jones-Ivey, Councilmember Mary Murphy, Councilmember Josh Nicolson, Councilmember Elizabeth Robb, Councilmember For Mayor and Councilmembers, call: 520-229-4700 council@orovalleyaz.gov Town Manager Jeff Wilkins 520-229-4725
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At last month’s annual Volunteer Appreciation Reception, Oro Valley Town Council and staff had the opportunity to recognize the men and women who serve on Town boards, commissions, committees and other OV volunteer programs. Since not everyone was able to attend, we wanted to publicly offer a heartfelt THANK YOU to the more than 200 Oro Valley residents who volunteer THOUSANDS of hours of their time each year to ensure that Oro Valley remains a community of excellence.
On Jan. 15, help shape the future of OV’s trails
Upcoming Council Meeting date changes
Help shape the future of Oro Valley’s path and trail network by contributing your insight to the OV Trails Connect Master Plan! Join us on January 15, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. via Zoom for the Trails Stakeholder Group Meeting. (Click here for the Zoom link, or visit the Meetings and Agendas page at OVAZ.gov.) As the Town works to finalize this community-driven vision, your experience and ideas are essential to creating a safe, connected and inspiring system of trails and paths for all users. Your feedback will directly influence the plan’s priorities, Vision and Guiding Principles, and implementation strategies. Together, we can ensure the final plan reflects the needs, aspirations and values of the entire Oro Valley community.
Oro Valley Town Council Meetings are typically held on the first and third Wednesday of each month; however, please note these revised meeting dates for the months of January and April 2026. • January 14 & 28
• April 8 & 22
Council Meetings are held at 6 p.m. in Town Hall Council Chambers, 11000 N. La Cañada Drive. Meetings are also streamed online. Click here to visit the Meetings & Agendas page at OVAZ.gov.
Town Office Holiday Closures Access more Oro Valley news, events and activities at our website:
www.orovalleyaz.gov
Town offices will be closed on Monday, January 19 for Civil Rights Day and Monday, Febuary 16 for Presidents' Day. The Oro Valley Aquatic Center and Oro Valley Community Center will remain open.
Oro Valley vista Newsletter | January/February 2026
RTA Next voter information This March, voters across Pima County will be asked to consider RTA Next, a 20-year plan for continued improvements to our region’s transportation network (Proposition 418). Voters will also be asked to consider a funding method (Proposition 419). The March 10, 2026, vote will be an all-mail election, conducted by the Pima County Recorder’s Office. Please note these important dates:
2026 is a BIG year for OV’s Path Forward!
• FEB. 9: Last day to register to vote in the RTA election. • FEB. 11: Registered voters will start receiving their RTA Next ballots in the mail. • FEB. 27: Last day to request an early ballot. • MARCH 3: Last day to drop your ballot in the mail to ensure it arrives by 7 p.m. on Election Day, March 10. For more voter information, visit recorder.pima.gov. Learn about RTA Next at RTAnext.com Scan the QR code or visit OVPathForward.com
Shop Oro Valley! Remember: shopping locally is a reinvestment in your quality of life! Explore all of Oro Valley’s shopping, dining and service options by visiting shopovaz.com. COMING SOON
• Bath & Body Works 10565 N. Oracle Rd. #155 • My Dr Now 10420 N. La Cañada Dr. #120
• Pet Care LLC 7861 N. Oracle Rd. • Solana Pilates 10355 N. La Cañada Dr. #117
UPCOMING EVENTS
OV’s Path Forward is our community’s 10-year action plan. Read the Resident Recommended Draft Now! Go online and see the improvements made to the plan by residents who worked together to strengthen the alignment between the plan and the 10,500+ comments contributed by the OV community. The Resident Recommended Draft will be presented to the Planning and Zoning Commission and Town Council. The last step ends with YOUR vote in November. See how your voice made a difference. Visit OVPathForward.com today!.
For more details and events, visit the Town’s event calendar at www.OVAZ.gov.
Second Saturdays at Steam Pump Ranch — FREE! Every second Saturday through April 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. at 10901 N. Oracle Road
Move Across 2 Ranges Hiking Challenge 2026 MOVE Across 2 Ranges is a partnership between Marana and Oro Valley Parks and Recreation Saturday, Feb. 21, 6 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Off the Vine Wine Festival Saturday, Feb. 21, 12 – 5 p.m. James D. Kriegh Park 23 W. Calle Concordia
Featuring: Heirloom Farmers Market, Makers Market, free crafts for kids and tours with the OV Historical Society. Live music begins at 10:30 a.m.
This event begins in the beautiful Tortolita Mountains and concludes in Catalina State Park.
Featuring 20+ Arizona vineyards and wineries, live music and food trucks.
Jan. 10:
Liz and Pete
Feb. 14
Desert Undertones
$40 registration includes: access to packet pick-up party, event t-shirt, entry fee into Catalina State Park, event swag, and drink tickets at after party. For details and registration, visit move2ranges.com.
For a more extensive list of community-wide events and activities, be sure to download the Explore OV app on the Apple App Store or Google Play.
Tickets start at $40. Details at otvaz.com.