Marana Weekly News

Hang-Out Studio open on Thursdays
Posted: Wednesday, Sep 1st, 2010
MARANA , A.C.M.EstuDio, in partnership with Marana Parks & Recreation, is hosting a Thursday night hang-out for teens. The Hang-Out Studio is open from 6 p.m., 9 p.m., every Thursday, at the Continental Ranch Reserve Park at Silverbell and Quick Mart. This event gives students a safe haven to create and communicate, with no restrictions. ...more

Annual Fall Carnival planned for Oct. 1 at Rattlesnake Ridge
Posted: Wednesday, Sep 1st, 2010
MARANA -- The Rattlesnake Ridge and Twin Peaks Elementary parents and teacher associations are sponsoring its Annual Fall Carnival at Rattlesnake Ridge Elementary School, 8500 N. Continental Reserve Loop, which is located on Continental Reserve Loop, off of Silverbell at Coachline, just next to the Continental Reserve Park. The carnival is Friday, Oct. 1, from 5 p.m., 9 p.m.
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Comcast continues partnership with school
Posted: Wednesday, Sep 1st, 2010
MARANA -- Comcast has gone the extra mile in how it partners with its adopt a school associate DeGrazia Elementary School.
Last spring volunteers from the cable company and school parents gathered together to beautify the campus and do some needed maintenance.
"The DeGrazia PTO was our non-profit partner and they got a check for $3,560 and we hope that ...more

Time for the Marana Foundation’s Last Splash event
Posted: Wednesday, Sep 1st, 2010
MARANA -- The Marana Foundation's Summer's Last Splash is set for Sept. 12 at Breakers Water Park.
Things get underway that Sunday at 11 a.m. Tickets are $10 per person at schools and $11 on the day of the event at Breakers.
Schools will receive a percentage of ticket sales that they make.
The fundraiser will make it ...more

TEAM BUILDING GAMES
Posted: Wednesday, Aug 25th, 2010
Sixth Grade students at Estes Elementary School had the chance to take part in some team building games last week along with the group from Up With People. Here the students form a tight circle and then say their name before passing the ball to the next student. In addition to the games, 24 Estes students participated in the Up ...more

Rotary Golf ‘Fore’ Education outing planned for Nov. 20
Posted: Wednesday, Aug 25th, 2010
MARANA -- A golf outing "just for fun" and open to all interested players will be held at Heritage Highlands on Saturday, Nov. 20, to benefit Marana school children.
Sponsored by the Dove Mountain Rotary Club, the Golf "Fore" Education event will raise funds for college scholarships and the club's other projects for students in the local schools.
The no-handicap ...more

Teens have new place to dance
Posted: Wednesday, Aug 25th, 2010
MARANA -- The Marana Parks and Recreation Department is teaming up with Rock N' Java the third Friday of every month for a Teen Dance Party.
The first event was held last Friday night. The events will be held on the third Friday of each of the next three months. There will be no dance in December because of the ...more