OV ‘a really great place to grow up’ Oro Valley kids, these days.They are .... Eloquent. Enthusiastic. Informed. Inquisitive. Insightful. Smart! Genuinely excited to weigh in on Oro Valley’s General Plan! Savvy about social media, and how to use a cell phone.
They’ve given flow to OV Water Utility Since 1999, the Oro Valley Water Utility has had three directors -- Alan Forrest, Philip Saletta, and Peter Abraham.
At 50, OV is utilizing H20 beyond what’s below At age 50, the Town of Oro Valley is watering golf courses and several public turf spaces with treated effluent, deploying a share of its water from the Colorado River ... and cutting its groundwater consumption in half, even while its population has more than doubled since the late 1990s.
OV Town Talk: Celebrating 50 years of community In the short-term, community building happens in our day-to-day living when we come together in times of celebration, such as the upcoming 50th anniversary parade and special event (more on those in a moment). It happens when we get to know our neighbors. It happens when our kids make friends at school or at the park. It happens when we patronize local businesses. Opportunities are everywhere.
Oro Valley Historical Society Oral History Series The Oro Valley historical society, in collaboration with the Town, has produced a series of videos highlighting individuals with historical significance and connection to the town.
Celebrating 50 years: Key businesses put OV on the map Among Oro Valley’s nearly 700 businesses, two others rank with El Conquistador Tucson as employers of considerable importance in the Town’s first half-century.
30 years in the making: Oro Valley Parks and Recreation New recreational facility steppingstones are in place. And, once more, Oro Valley is embarking on a new path for its parks and recreation future.
KOLD TV: 50 Years of Community five-part series This year, KOLD 13 TV News' local reporter Ashley Bowerman highlighted Oro Valley’s "50 Years of Community" in a special, five-part, broadcast series.
Historical Society: How has Oro Valley grown and changed Oro Valley Historical Society presents a celebration of the 50th Anniversary of the founding of Oro Valley, with the “How has Oro Valley Grown and Changed?” speaker panel (55 min).
Historical Society: The birth of Oro Valley 50 years ago Oro Valley Historical Society presents a celebration of the 50th Anniversary of the founding of Oro Valley, with the “The Birth of Oro Valley 50 Years Ago” speaker panel (45 min).
A new layer of living applied to Steam Pump Ranch At Steam Pump Ranch, families on overnight campouts eat hot dogs on the same ground where, 130 years ago, weary little dogies – cattle – drank heavily, so they’d weigh more at the Tucson rail siding.
OV's 50th Proclamations and Recognition Throughout Oro Valley's 50th anniversary year, the Town has been recognized for its outstanding accomplishments and enduring legacy. View the proclamations and commendations made by various state officials on this page.