The Kids’ Railroad at the Oracle Community Learning Garden will be running trains two Saturday mornings each month from April through June. On those Saturdays, kids from ages 5 to 85 can make a FREE one-hour appointment to personally run a G Scale train...
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Tri-Community yard sale successful; second one planned for Dec. 4
By Nathaniel A. Lopez On Saturday, Nov. 13, the first Tri-Community yard sale took place at the 1995 W. American Ave carwash plaza in Oracle. The idea for the community yard sale came from the multiple shop owners of the plaza. The hopes are to help the people...
Friends of the Oracle State Park seeking donations for new wildlife blind
By Nathaniel A. Lopez In 1996, the first Arizona State Parks Friends group was established by The Friends of Oracle State Park. Their mission is to support the Oracle State Park with environmental education programs, restoration and preservation of the Historic...
Support Local: Oracle Land and Homes
In April 2020, COVID-19 brought much of Arizona’s economy to a screeching halt. All businesses not deemed “essential” were ordered closed by Arizona’s governor Doug Ducey. The lockdown continued for nearly two months. When Gov. Ducey finally gave the go ahead...
Support Local: Color Me Nail Salon
In April 2020, COVID-19 brought much of Arizona’s economy to a screeching halt. All businesses not deemed “essential” were ordered closed by Arizona’s governor Doug Ducey. The lockdown continued for nearly two months. When Gov. Ducey finally gave the go...
Volunteer-Based Little Free Pantry in Oracle will close … for now
In August 2020, the Little Free Pantry (LFP) in Oracle was established by volunteers looking to help others in our community during the pandemic. The motto of the Pantry is “Take what you need, leave what you can.” The only rules were “No glass, no expired or...
Accident injures one and damages new school bus
An early morning accident last week sent one person to the hospital and made some Oracle students late for school. On Tuesday, Oct. 26, at approximately 7:45 a.m., a two-vehicle accident was reported on Webb Road, between Oracle and San Manuel. ...
Mountain Vista Closes Kindergarten Class
The COVID-19 pandemic has taught us all many things. One particular lesson I have learned is the importance of rapid, accurate transparency. Therefore, I'm reaching out to let our community know that Mountain Vista K-8 School is choosing to temporarily...
Oracle Run 5K, 10K has been set for Oct. 23 in Oracle
Oracle, AZ - The 39th Annual Oracle Run is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021 and will include both 5K and 10K races.This event is an independent friendly competition held to benefit the non-profit Oracle Historical Society. This popular race begins at...
Cooler Temps Brings Another Plant Sale to the Oracle Community Learning Garden
We're loving the cooler temps! Summer crops are winding down, and our Oracle Community Learning Garden volunteers have been busily growing fall vegetables and herbs for our fall plant sale. This is a major fundraiser for the Garden, and buying your fall plant starts...