Local Resources
This directory of local resources will assist you in gathering valuable information about the area.
| Area Information | |
| Arizona Department of Motor Vehicles - 520-629-9808 | |
| Community Information - free community profiles | |
| Oro Valley Website - See the exciting new Naranja Town Site Plan which will include Tennis Courts, Aquatic Center, Theater, Music Pavillion, Baseball and Soccer Fields, Skatepark, BMX Park, Dog Park, Gymnasium, Climbing Wall, Auditorium, Weight and Fitness Area and much more. | |
| Tucson Visitors Bureau - research local area info, stats, and events | |
| Vehicle Emmissions Testing - 1-800-284-7748 | |
| Schools | |
| Arizona School for the Deaf and Blind - Vision Statement: We are committed to excellence in education of all children and youth with hearing or vision loss throughout Arizona. We are committed to partnerships with families, school districts, communities and others that will enable children and youth with hearing or vision loss to succeed now and in the future. We are committed to the respect, support and well-being of each employee. | |
| Arizona State Dept of Education - school reports, statistics, demographics.... | |
| Pima Community College - Explore Pima's academic offerings. | |
| School Information - free school profiles | |
| University of Arizona - Official site of four year public university | |
| New Developments in Oro Valley and Marana | |
| - Check out the exciting upcoming retail developments in Oro Valley, Dove Mountain and Marana. Click on the tab at the top lefthand side of the page for "New Developments." | |
| Local Weather | |
| Local Weather - forecasts, weather patterns, radars.... | |
| Tucson Attractions | |
| Kitt Peak Observatory - Founded in 1958, KPNO operates three major nighttime telescopes, shares site responsibilities with the National Solar Observatory and hosts the facilities of consortia which operate 19 optical telescopes and two radio telescopes. Kitt Peak is located 56 miles southwest of Tucson, AZ, and has a Visitor Center open daily to the public. | |
| Local Entertainment - Nature, Arts, Family Fun, Heritage Science, Shopping, and Tourism Links | |
| Mission San Xavier del Bac - Photos, history and tour informaton. | |
| Old Tucson Studios - Old West theme park and movie locations. | |
| Sabino Canyon - Sabino Canyon is one of Tucson's most beautiful natural treasures. | |
| Sonoran Desert Museum - Explore the Sonoran Desert Museum, an indoor/outdoor desert experience! | |
| Tohona Chul Park - A leading Southwest center of desert nature, arts and culture. 520-797-1222 | |
| Utilities and Services | |
| Comcast Cable and Internet - 520-744-1900 | |
| Cox Cable - 520-884-0135 | |
| Marana Water Dept. - 520-382-2570 | |
| Metro Water - 520-575-8100 | |
| Oro Valley Water - 520-575-8100 | |
| Qwest - 1-800-491-0118 | |
| Southwest Gas - 520-889-1888 or 1-800-428-7324 | |
| Trico Electric - 520-744-2944 | |
| Tucson Electric Power - 520-623-7711 or 1-800-328-8853 | |
| Tucson Water - 520-791-3242 | |
| Waste Management - 520-744-2600 | |
| Arizona State Parks | |
| Arizona State Parks - Browse the beautiful state parks of Arizona including Kartchner Caverns and Catalina State Park. | |
| Relocation Links | |
| Oro Valley Real Estate - Yahoo! Real Estate offers a wealth of to help with every aspect of your move | |
AAA Arizona - Need accommocations while visiting AZ?
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| Moving Center - Moving Estimates, Truck Rental, Moving Supplies and Storage | |
National Weather - find weather info anywhere in the US
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| Official City Websites - find area info websites across the world! | |
| US State Departments of Education - see the list of all 50 states | |
| USPS' Movers Guide - help for planning and executing your move | |
| Home Improvement | |
Home Depot - You can do it, we can help!
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| Lowes - Let us help you improve the value of your home! | |
| Mortgage | |
| American Home Mortgage - Mortgage Consultant-Martha N. Smith: 520-861-5555 | |
Mortgage 101 - Mortgage information, interest rates, mortgage calculators, quick-and-easy pre-qualification forms, and much more.
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| Tax Information | |
| First-time homeowners - | |
| Homeowner deductions information - | |
| How to report moving expenses - | |
| Selling your home - | |
| Local Newspapers | |
| Arizona Daily Star - More local news | |
| Tucson Citizen - Check out the local news | |
| Additional Web sites | |
| Free E-cards - Personalized holiday and special occasion cards sent free! | |
| Golf Courses | |
| Golf Course locations and phone numbers - A list of over 40 golf courses in the Tucson area are included in this link. To get access to tee times go to link in sporting events below. | |
| Match Play Golf Tournament at Dove Mountain - Accenture Match Play Golf Championship will be played February 19-25, 2007, at The Gallery Golf Club at Dove Mountain near Tucson, AZ. The top 64 available players will be invited based on the Official World Golf Ranking. | |
| Interstate 10 Widening Project | |
| Interstate 10 Widening Project - The I-10 Widening has only one major routing change in June 2007, when on- and off-ramps between Prince Road and 29th Street close, local traffic shifts onto frontage roads, and I-10 becomes two lanes | |
| Major Tucson Events | |
| Tucson Convention and Visitors Bureau - See all the major events happening in Southern Arizona - arts and music, gem show, conventions, rodeos, festivals, home and garden shows etc. | |
| Maps | |
Mapquest - maps, driving directions, road trip planner....
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| Retirement Communities | |
| Heritage Highlands - Beautiful active adult retirement community at Dove Mountain, in Arizona, home of Accenture Match Play golf tournament. | |
| SaddleBrooke - Active adult retirement community in North Tucson built by Robson. | |
| Sun City Vistoso Community - A beautiful planned community just north of Tucson. | |
| Arts | |
| Arizona Opera - 520-293-4336 | |
| Arizona Theatre Company - Arizona Theatre Company is the state's leading professional theatre. | |
| Ballet Tucson - Celebrating their 20th season. | |
| The Gaslight Theater - 520-888-1222 | |
| The Southern Arizona Symphony Orchestra - 520-323-7166 | |
| Ticketmaster - For tickets to events including music, arts, theater and sports. | |
| Tucson Boys Chorus - America's singing ambassadors. | |
| Tucson International Mariachi Conference - 520-884-9920, Ext 243 | |
| Tucson Pops Orchestra - All performances begin at 7:00 p.m. at DeMeester Outdoor Performance Center in Reid Park . 520-623-6292 | |
| Tucson Symphony - The symphony's eight-month season is exceptional. | |
| University of Arizona Performing Arts - Information on the performing arts series at the University of Arizona | |
| Movie Theaters | |
| Century 20 El Con - 520-202-3343 | |
| Century 20 Park Place Theater - 520-747-7200 | |
| Century Park 16 - 520-620-0750 | |
| Grand Cinemas Crossroads 6 - 520-746-1823 | |
| Grand Cinemas Oracle View - 520-746-1823 | |
| Loews Foothills Cinemas - 520-742-6174 | |
| Loews Gateway 12 - 520-792-9000 | |
| Movie Information and Show Times - For movie information and local show times at your favorite theater. You can also buy tickets online! | |
| Restaurant Guides and Reviews | |
| Do Tucson - | |
| Tucson Dining Guide - | |
| Tucson Weekly Restaurant Reviews - | |
| Restaurants | |
| Acacia - 520-232-0101 | |
| Bisonwiches - Gigantic soups and sandwiches, along with an extensive beer list make this a college favorite. Tucson casual. 326 N Fourth Ave, 740-1541. | |
| Bluepoint Kitchen & Bar - Located at La Encantada Shopping Center 520-577-6000 (no web site) | |
| Cafe Poca Cosa - 520-622-6400 (no web site) | |
| Cafe Terra Cotta - Located on Sunrise and Campo Abierto. (520) 577-8100. "At Terra Cotta we call what we serve Innovative Regional Flavors". | |
| Frog and Firkin - The menu has lots of pizza choices, fish & chips, sandwiches, salads and a very long beer list. Tucson casual. 874 E. University Blvd, 623-7507. | |
| Gavi (Italian) - 520-219-9200 (no web site) | |
| McMahon's Prime Steakhouse - 520-327-7463 | |
| Metropolitan Grill - 520-531-1212 | |
| North - Has patio dining and is located at La Encantada Shopping Center. 520-299-1600 (no web site) | |
| Old Pueblo Grille Foothills - 520-297-1999 | |
| Outback Steakhouse - 520-531-6358 (no web site) | |
| Ra Sushi Bar - Located at La Encantada Shopping Center. 520-615-3970 (no web site) | |
| The Melting Pot - 520-575-6358 | |
| Vivace - 520-795-7221 (no web site) | |
| Wildflower Grill - Located at the Casas Adobes Shopping Center on Ina and Oracle. 520-219-4230 (no web site) | |
| Sporting Events | |
| Arizona Cardinals - Official website of the Arizona Cardinals professional football team. | |
| Arizona Diamondbacks - Official website of the Arizona Diamondbacks professional baseball team. | |
| AZ Game and Fish - Official website of Arizona Game and Fish. See licensing regulations. | |
| AZ State University - Get the Sun Devils schedule here. | |
| Golf Tee Times - Access tee times on this website. | |
| Match Play Golf Tournament 2007 - On February 19-25, 2007, the Accenture Match Play Golf Championship will be held at The Gallery Golf Club at Dove Mountain near Tucson, AZ (in Marana). The playing field will be the top 64 available players based on their "Official World Golf Ranking". | |
| Phoenix Coyotes Hockey - Official website of the Phoenix Coyotes. | |
| Phoenix Suns Basketball - Official website of the Phoenix Suns | |
| Ski Resorts in Arizona - Information on Arizona ski resorts, Arizona skiing and ski vacations. Believe it or not, you can live in the beautiful desert and enjoy skiing in the winter. Click here for more information on ski resorts and vacations. | |
| Tucson Sidewinders Baseball - Official website of the Tucson Sidewinders Baseball. | |
University of Arizona - Get your U of A sports schedule here.
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| Resorts and Spas | |
| Canyon Ranch Resort - 520-749-9000 or 1-800-742-9000. Located at 8600 E. Rockcliff Road. | |
| Hilton El Conquistador Golf & Tennis Resort - 520-544-5000 or 1-800-325-7832. Located at 10000 N. Oracle Road. | |
| Loews Ventana Canyon Resort - 520-299-2020 or 1-800-234-5117. Located at 7000 N. Resort Dr. | |
| Marriott Starr Pass Resort and Spa - 520-792-3500. Located at 3800 W. Star Pass Blvd. | |
| Miraval Life in Balance Resort and Spa - 520-825-4000 or 800-232-3969. Located at 5000 E. Via Estancia Miraval. | |
| Omni Tucson National Golf Resort & Spa - 520-297-2271 or 1-800-528-4856. Located at 2727 W. Club Dr. | |
| Westin La Paloma Resort & Spa - 520-742-6000 or 1-800-937-8461. Located at 3800 E. Sunrise Dr. | |
| Guest Ranches | |
| Bellota Ranch - 520-296-6275. Located at 14301 E. Speedway. | |
| Ghost Ranch Lodge - 520-205-8957. Located at 801 W. Miracle Mile. | |
| Lazy K Bar Ranch - 800-321-7018. Located at 840 N. Scenic Dr. | |
| Tanque Verde Guest Ranch - 520-296-6275. Located at 14301 E. Speedway. | |
| White Stallion Ranch - 1-888-977-2624. Located at 9251 W. Twin Peaks Road. | |
| Starbucks Locations | |
| Locations - At least 19 Starbucks coffee shops in the Tucson area. This web site will give you all the major intersections. Enjoy! | |
| Volunteer Opportunities | |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Tucson - Our service is based on our volunteers. Big Brothers and Big Sisters are, foremost, friends to children: They share everyday activities, expand horizons, and experience the joy in even the simplest events. Within those little moments lies the big magic that a Big Brother or Big Sister brings to the life of a young person. | |
| Habitat For Humanity - See current Habitat For Humanity volunteer projects in Tucson. | |
| Heifer International - Get Involved. Here's a chance to get your hands dirty with many activities at Heifer! Get involved in beekeeping, or immerse yourself in a Global Gateway overnight stay. You'll see how many people live in parts of the world and help understand what poverty and hunger mean to many families. You can also learn more about other Heifer activities in your area. | |
| Literacy Volunteers - Literacy Volunteers of Tucson believes that everyone should have the opportunity to learn to read. We exist to improve, free of charge, the reading, writing and English speaking skills of adults who read at or below the sixth-grade level. We bring together dedicated adult learners with committed and well-trained volunteers who provide instruction to address the individual needs and goals of students in a confidential manner. | |
| MS Society Walk - The Twin Team sponsors a team each year. If you are interested in joining us, or would like to see more information, click on this link. | |
| National Hospice Foundation - To donate: 1-877-470-6472 | |
| New Beginnings--for women and children - "Our mission is to provide families, women and children who are homeless due to economic circumstances the opportunity and skills necessary to become permanently independent and self-sufficient." For more information or to volunteer please call 520-325-8800. | |
| Reading Seed Children's Literacy Program - 520-798-0700 "Helping kids learn to read so they can read to learn." Working to change the lives of children throughout the Tucson area through literacy. | |
