The Voice of Marana, Oro Valley and Northwest Tucson
Volume 29 • Number 45 November 2, 2022
Mayor: 4 pillars of government keep OV on top
INSIDE The Show Must Go On
BY KAREN SCHAFFNER Tucson Local Media
Ten new plays debut in one weekend at the mall
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hen Mayor Joe Winfield was recently up for re-election, he talked with many Oro Valley residents, and one issue came re-
Joe Winfield. “The park will provide an extraordinary indoor and outdoor setting for children and families to immerse themselves in the wonder of plants, art, music, and more.” Tohono Chul Executive Director Jamie Maslyn Larson is just as thrilled with the move. “Tohono Chul has a huge role
peatedly. “The comment I heard most often was the desire for responsible growth and preserving what makes Oro Valley special, such as desert and mountain views, open space and feeling safe,” he said. He shared these thoughts in front of an audience of more than 600 during the 21st annual State of the Town Address and Business Expo at El Conquistador Tucson on Oct. 27. Winfield said Oro Valley is growing and, with the four pillars of local government to guide the town, it has successfully preserved its character and beauty. Those four pillars include economic vitality and fiscal responsibility, the public safety ecosystem, public works and parks and recreation. Winfield talked about how those pillars have guided him as he governs Oro Valley. “These pillars are foundational to my decisions and the values that help me stay focused on what truly matters,” he said. Winfield listed some of the financial wins the town has experienced during the
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The train table, water tables, airways and peek-a-boo palace are some of the exhibits that will be moving with Children's Museum Oro Valley to the new Tohono Chul location. (submitted photo)
Children’s Museum moving to Tohono Chul SPECIAL TO TUCSON LOCAL MEDIA
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he Children’s Museum Oro Valley will close at 11015 N. Oracle Road on Dec. 1 to prepare for its new collaboration, Children’s Museum Oro Valley at Tohono Chul, on Jan. 3. The museum will completely transform as it moves to Tohono Chul, with indoor and out-
door exhibits, daily activities, and programming for kids and families. Embedded within the gardens, Children’s Museum Oro Valley at Tohono Chul will offer families a complete garden experience. “I’m thrilled that Tohono Chul Park will be the new home for the Children’s Museum Oro Valley,” said Oro Valley Mayor
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