This is Oro Valley
Each month, the Town’s Communications Division will produce a podcast and a highlight video focusing on a different area of Town services. Our hope is that this series will help you better understand the programs and services funded by your hard-earned, taxpayer dollars. We want you to feel proud of this place you call home.
Podcasting since 2020 • 67 episodes
This is Oro Valley
Latest Episodes
This (pickleball) program is ace! Ready Set Pickle at the OV Community Center
In this episode, we sit down with Frank Barletta, owner of Ready Set Pickle, to talk about the rapid growth of youth pickleball in Oro Valley. What started as a simple idea to introduce kids to a fun an...
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Ask and you shall receive: A look at Constituent Services Coordinator Jessica Hynd's role
In this episode, we sit down with Jessica Hynd, Constituent Services Coordinator, to talk about what her job really looks like behind the scenes. Jessica is often the first point of contact for residents—fielding questions, concerns, and...
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Inside Steam Pump Ranch: Programming, People, and Purpose
Step behind the scenes at Steam Pump Ranch in this episode featuring Jon Schumacher, Recreation Facility Manager, as he shares how history and creativity come together at one of the community’s most unique spaces. Jon talks ...
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Rockin’ for a Cause: The Story Behind Rockin’ 4 Heroes
In this episode, the Town of Oro Valley sits down with Michael and Bonnie Quinn, founders of Rockin’ 4 Heroes — a charity event that brings the community together through music, gratitude, and giving. The Quinns share how their passion...
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Serving up Shade: El Conquistador Tennis' New Event Space
The Pusch Ridge Tennis Facility, part of Oro Valley’s larger El Conquistador Tennis program, is home to a nationally recognized community of players, coaches and members. With 16 post-tension courts, upgraded lighting and a legacy of high-profi...
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