Volume 13 • Number 4
The Voice of the Catalina Foothills
February 22, 2023
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INSIDE Energy & Rock expert to appear at debut gem show BY TUCSON LOCAL MEDIA STAFF
Navy Week sails into Tucson during rodeo | Page 9
Vet practice expands to meet pet care need | Page 12
Spring arts preview | Page 13
“Ten Fundamental Crystals You Must Have in Your Space,” presented by The Queen of Rocks & Foothills gourmet marketplace Seared Living. Mael presents “Designing Your Home with Energy” from 4:30 to 5 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 21. La Encantada Gem Show visitors and shoppers can also take part in a complimentary amethyst meditation from 6 to 7 p.m. Monday, Feb.
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a Encantada shopping center and Energy & Rock Positioning Expert Michal “The Queen of Rocks” Mael will present the first La Encantada Gem Show. From 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 18, to Sunday, Feb. 26, near L’Occitane, the show will feature gems, geodes, jewelry, small crystal pieces and large geode décor artifacts on display and on sale for a limited time in the La Encantada Angel Courtyard. Visitors can participate in a crystals and design-focused lecture series and an amethyst meditation. A complimentary lecture series is included. From 11 a.m. to noon Sunday, Feb. 19, visitors can attend a champagne and charcuterie lecture
See GEM SHOW Page 7 Visitors and shoppers may participate in an amethyst meditation from 6 to 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 20 at Tucson Geodes and Gems at La Encantada shopping center. (La
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Catalina hosts kids’ construction competition BY VERONICA KUFFEL Tucson Local Media Contributor
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tudents from around the area competed in the Southern Arizona Construction Competition at Catalina Magnet High School on Feb. 10. The 120 teens participated in seven trade categories — construction tech, advanced carpentry, electrical, masonry, plumbing, cabinetry and team works — to earn trade-specific tools and medals.
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It was hosted by the nonprofit SkillsUSA, which connects students with trade and technical occupations. They showcase these opportunities by hosting competitions on district, state, regional and national levels. While the kids contended for recognition, company partners looked for recruits to combat construction work shortages. Mike Goodwin, Southern Arizona chairman of the Arizona Builders Alliance, said he hopes that the connections made will spur action for the industry.
“That’s the main catalyst,” Goodwin said regarding the competition. “We bring industry together with potential kids to make sure we have a good funnel into the industry.” The Arizona Builders Alliance has officially been a part of SkillsUSA competitions for the past six years, but affiliate Arizona companies have worked with them for over 20. Catalina Magnet High School hosted the nonprofit’s Region 6 Construction CompetiSee CONSTRUCTION Page 6