I absolutely loved everything I have tried from Tucson Village Farm's outdoor midweek market…read more Today's market was the last one for the season but they will resume it on September 9th (They post updates, menu for their prepared foods as well as the produce they will be selling each week at the midweek market on their Instagram account). I don't go very often because of the lines to pay but whenever I did go I LOVED what I tried. Today I got their delicious, fluffy, fresh and garlicky focaccia which was my favorite focaccia I have bought in Tucson. I also got their baba ganoush, something I am fairly picky about since I make it myself by roasting eggplants on a fire and this one was delicious. It had a touch of spiciness to it which I really enjoyed. I also really enjoyed sampling their mulligatawny soup and enjoyed the complimentary Hibiscus- Creosote drink they served today. Produce wise it was fun to find some sweet potato leaves today and I am looking forward to using them in a West African stew. I also got some eggplant and tomatoes. They had some nice looking garlic, onions, and squash. Last time I was there was last summer and they had delicious, fun, creative prepared dishes then too like a sunflower seed, basil pesto with purslane, a refreshing curtido and a green curry. The fluffy focaccia was $5 today and the baba ganoush was $5 as well. Tucson Village Farm offers various programs to support their goal to "reconnect young people to a healthy food system, teach them how to grow and prepare fresh food, and empower them to make healthy life choices. "

I am a genuine fan of Tucson Village Farm. I've been to their Wednesday markets a few times, and…read morehave popped in to check out an event. It's fun to see what they are growing, and to take a peek at the farm animals. It's a relaxed and family-friendly environment, and seems well managed and cared for. I stopped into their Wednesday market this week to try their wood-fired pizza. They were also selling plant starts, beautiful veggies they had grown on site, and a variety of prepared foods made in their kitchen. They had samples of most of the prepared foods--typically, they offer a soup, focaccia bread, cookies, and dips. Everything I sampled tasted great. It seems like everything offered is vegetarian, with many options also being vegan-friendly. The market is staffed by welcoming volunteers, and many young folks. They also had a musician playing farm and food related songs, which was a nice touch. There are picnic tables available if you want to eat your prepared foods on site, in the open air while enjoying the music. They accept cash or credit cards for all of their market goods. The wood fired pizza had two veggie options on the night I visited--one option was essentially a simple cheese pizza, while the other featured sweet potatoes, chiles, and arugula. The young folks making the pizzas explained the process very clearly. It takes a while for the pizza to be prepared (they are all made to order,) but the atmosphere was very pleasant, so the wait was enjoyable. The pizza featured a soft crust that was a bit charred from the wood fire on the top, but the bottom was well cooked and not charred. The pizza had a nice, simple flavor. Overall, I really like the vibe of the Wednesday markets at TVF, and would recommend getting on their email list so you can check out their menu for the week.

Unscrewed has some amazing shows with some incredible local improv talent. Its a great way to…read moresupport our community and have a few laughs

A great night of fun for the whole family if you catch the clean show at 7pm…read more Clean environment and a snack bar

I seldom get to Oro Valley,but I always visit Bookmans and the friends of the group valley…read more library.Outstanding selection of books and compact disks. And a peaceful booklover atmosphere .

Friends has 2 wonderful used book shoppes, accepting your used books and offering a tax donation…read moreform in return, with much gratitude. Proceeds help OV library & community needs. ++FRIENDS BOOK SHOPPE in Oro Valley Public Library is at N LaCanada Dr & W Naranja Dr, sharing the parking lots with Oro Valley town offices. Hours M-F 10-5, Sat 10-4. ++BOOK SHOPPE TOO is only a mile south on N LaCanada Dr in Oro Valley, in the Canada Crossroads businesses, next to Harvest Restaurant. Hours 10A-4P M-Sa

I have been going to Yoga Connection off and on for many years, with the "off" being…read morejust because I can't always summon the energy to drive 25 minutes to their lovely studio. This is the only yoga studio I have found in Tucson that focuses on what I consider the total practice of yoga rather than yoga as one more gym feat. In fact, at another popular studio in town, I was once told "No pain, no gain," which to me is the antithesis of the yoga spirit. I go to Colleen's class almost every Sunday, and she is an amazing, low-key almost-spiritual guide through the practice. I am a caregiver to a spouse with Parkinson's, and her class never fails to uplift me. My only wish would be that they use more time for shivasana at the end of the class and much less at the beginning. Maybe it's just me, but my mind doesn't start to quiet until I've been absorbed in the various postures for an hour. All the staff I've ever met are wonderful, and the workshop offerings complement the yoga so nicely.

Relaxed and welcoming studio. A great balance of the physical with the mental and spiritual…read morecomponents to yoga. I have found my place! All the teachers share some common practices and it's easy to follow their instructions and guidance.

A bit of a drive but they've always taken injured wildlife and do a fantastic job and…read morerehabilitation and release.

I found an owl with an injured wing in my fishpond and took it to this place. It's a 70-mile…read moreroundtrip for me and I also made a $50 donation while I was there. I asked whether they could keep me posted on its condition and was somewhat rudely told "Oh, we don't do that." I told them that considering my time and money, I thought it was the least they could do. Surprisingly, the next day I did get a call, ostensibly from their vet. When I asked how the owl was doing, I was told matter-of-factly, "Oh, we put him down, his wing was injured and he would never fly again." I will never take another animal there.

WHAT a sweet place! Very cool, private, setup very nicely for picking a gorgeous dress, getting…read moreit on and stepping up at the super big mirror. You're in kind, honest hands with a wide selection for the choosing.

The Blessingdales team pickup furniture and some household items at our home. They were highly…read moreprofessional, highly respectful, and embodied the mission of Blessingdales. This was an extremely positive experience for my wife and myself. They made the pickup a very positive experience. I highly recommend them. Kent

Congratulations Chris Nero on making your dreams a reality and helping improve our communities…read morehomelessness conditions. Norstar an Arizona Nonprofit Organization will be a great addition to Tucson's community outreach program.

They raised their average. Much better merchandise curation and sorting. Things are labeled and in…read morethe right place. Found some goodies. Although a typical Goodwill, this one has made strides in the past year. The staff are managing it well, and it's easy to shop, whereas a year ago, it was a real mess. Kudos to those that straightened it out. I bought stuff and like it. That's what it's about. Thank you.

Store had things crammed in but wide enough aisles to get around. It was reasonably clean though…read morethe building was obviously older. They had a lot of Halloween things including costumes and decorations that were right in the front though some throughout the store. They had a lot of clothing. Not much in the housewares. Some smaller appliances like coffee maker, etc. There were some new items as well. I didn't find anything I wanted to buy

Update: I delivered…read moreThe Cannondale bike yesterday as i planned. It can be a big decision to decide to stop riding. This is my Wife's road bike that she has put hundreds and hundreds of miles on. ie: Race across Arizona to the Border, many 75-110 Loops of the El Tour De Tucson annually and a as support rider for RAAM , or race across america. Some one will get a really nice bike with the best components available when she did ride. Surface Road riding has changed with drivers not paying attention and drifting into the bike lanes. So, due to safety concerns she stopped. I understand.

I love BICAS! Their staff truly care about others, and this space is very intentionally created to…read morebe welcoming to folks historically not welcomed in traditional bike shops. They have community building activities and always interesting deals on pannier bags, gear, stickers and parts besides just the service they teach you to do on your bike!