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...
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Preparing for a Fall and Winter Garden
By Bunny Bunzel Oracle Community Learning Garden The most commonly asked question about prepping for a fall and winter garden is: “How do I know when the summer garden should be pulled out?” I debate this with myself… every single year! My...
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Oracle Fire District added something shiny and new to its fire station on American Avenue. No. It’s not a new truck. A brand new reader board was installed last week and according to Fire Chief Robert Jennings, it’s “absolutely perfect!” ...
Oracle Fire Department, CERTS host story time for Family First
Thank you to the Oracle Fire Department for hosting Family First Story Time parents and children and giving them a tour. “We appreciate the CERTS and the fireman handy to take care of us,” said Clare Grochocki of Family First Pregnancy Care Center.
Family First Pregnancy Care Center seeking volunteers
Now that students are back in school and you have some time on your hands, consider volunteering. Family First is a great place to give some time once a week, once a month, whatever. They have several opportunities: story time reader and coordinator; support...
Harmful Insects in the Summer Garden
By Laurie Bryant Oracle Community Learning Garden Each season brings its own challenges to the gardener. The life cycle of some of our more bothersome garden pests are also linked closely to the season of the year. Warm weather brings out most...
SHOP AT HOME: Chaparral Market
Helen Hillman is the manager at Chaparral Market in Oracle. 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...
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June 20,2021 Mulch Matters Mulching is one of the simplest and most beneficial practices you can use in your garden. Mulch is any material that is placed on top of the soil, not mixed with the soil. Mulches can either be organic such as grass clippings, straw,...
SUPPORT LOCAL: Oracle Community Center
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...
Young pianist to perform at friend’s benefit concert July 10, 2021
Annalupe Rodriquez will perform at a benefit concert for her friend’s grandfather. By Gayle Carnes San Manuel Miner If you want to talk music, Annalupe Rodriquez, 17, of Oracle might be a good place to start. She has played the piano for 11 years...