The Agave Heritage Festival is a four-day celebration in Tucson, AZ, the destination for “all things agave”. Created to explore the cultural, sustainable, and commercial significance of the agave plant and borderland culture, the festival features an impressive list of events with a strong focus on sustainability. Events include seminars, agave pit roasting, agave spirit tastings, and world-class culinary events conducted by industry leaders, culinary leaders, and spirits professionals.

Exploring and celebrating the cultural, sustainable, and commercial significance of the agave across borders.

EVENTS:

Guided Tastings – A deep dive into agave with industry experts leading a curated experience through the craft, history, and culture of agave spirits.

Agave Renaissance/Spirit of Sonora Expo – Guests will enjoy Bacanora and Sotol samples, food by Tucson Tamale Company and HUB Ice Cream, live music by DJ Mizskoden and Bacanora Los Cantiles 1905, presentations, a book signing with Gary Nabhan and David Suro, vendors, an art exhibit, and various local organizations. The event is free to attend, but tasting tickets are additional.

Ignite Agave Traditions & Roasting Pit opening – Get a behind-the-scenes look at an ancient tradition of roasting agaves for food and beverage with a live demonstration of preparing the agave piñas and the roasting pit. Learn about ancient Hohokam agave cultivation methods and uses, and how agave fiber, along with many other aspects of the agave plant, has been used for cordage, shoes, and textiles. Not to mention the chance to explore Mission Garden, Tucson’s Birthplace.

Go to this WEBSITE for more information: Agave Heritage Festival

 

SaddleBrooke Ranch Golf Community – We need your help!

Equipment Drive for First Tee Tucson Do you have golf clubs, used golf balls, shoes, clothing, bags or other golf equipment you are no longer using? When: Friday, March 31, 2023, from 8am to 11am What: Golf stuff donation for First Tee Tucson Where: Parking lot outside the SBR Golf Pro Shop Your generosity will ensure that no child gets turned away from First Tee programs for financial reasons. You’ll feel great knowing you’re helping Tucson area youth develop critical life skills and learn how to play the game of golf! In-kind gifts as well as cash donations are tax deductible and a great way to support the youth development mission of First Tee Tucson. Questions about equipment donations, cash contributions or volunteering for First Tee

Questions about equipment donations, cash contributions or volunteering for First Tee? Text or call 828.774.8454 or email Paul Knott at kpaulknott@gmail.com

The First Tee, with nine locations in the Tucson area and a variety program offerings, is an international youth development organization introducing the game of golf and its inherent values to young people. Through after school and in school programs, we help shape the lives of young people from all walks of life by reinforcing values like integrity, respect and perseverance through the game of golf. And it is making a difference.

 

A delightful evening of good food with exquisite wine pairings. Each course presented by Chef & Winemaker. Includes 3-course meal, Arizona Wine and a passed course with wine cocktail.  Price is $139 per person which includes Tax & Gratuity.

The dinner menu includes such items as chilled green pea soup, a seafood salad, Rack of Lamb, and Tiramisu.  The are incredible vegetarian options for each course as well.

Wine Parings include The Sunset Cochise Rose, Jules’ T Amber Riesling, Deep Thought Syrah, and (R2)3 – a dessert wine.

• Tohono Chul Gardens 7377 Paseo Del Norte
• Sunday 3/26/23 from 5:30 – 8 PM
• Go to www.arizonawinerytours.com or call 520.201.6905

 

 

Tohono Chul is truly a hidden gem in Oro Valley that very few people know about.  You can tour the exquisite gardens, explore their many art galleries, and then have an incredible meal in the Bistro which is one of my favorite restaurants where can enjoy your meal inside or out in the back gardens.!

Swing by for brunch and enjoy the incredible flavors of our locally sourced, seasonal dishes in a beautiful garden atmosphere! Whether you’re looking for lunch with the family or drinks with friends; you’ll be certain to have a fabulous time in the lushness of the Garden Bistro located in Tohono Chul Park.

Here are the hours Tohono Chul is open:

Grounds: 8am – 5pm daily
Museum Shops: 9am – 5pm daily
Greenhouse: 9am – 5pm daily
Galleries: 9am – 5pm daily
Garden Bistro: 8am-4pm daily

 

In February, most of the rest of the country is enduring freezing temps and snow while we are warm and enjoying beautiful sunshine. Enjoy the golf course and your time out in the great weather! Stay in tune with the Forecaddie to keep up to date with everything Pro Shop and golf course related. In the sections following, you will find all the information relating to this month in golf, as well as contact information for our golf associations and our Greens Committee. Please don’t hesitate to contact us with any questions. Mike Jahaskeis the PGA Director of Golf SaddleBrooke Ranch Golf Club.

Pro Shop Hours – Open 30 minutes before the first tee time and 1 hour before shotguns.

The pro shop closes at 4:00pm. Pro shop staff will carry the pro shop cell phone (520-561-1196) until 4:30.

Staff is available until one hour before sunset.

• First tee time: 2-1 to 2-14: 7:45am 2-15 to 2-28: 7:30am
• Last tee time: 2-1 to 2-28: 4:30pm
• Shotguns: 9:00/1:00 Rate Periods: 2-1 to 2-31: Prime 7:45/7:30 – 11:52 Midday 12:00 – 1:52
• Twilight 2:00 – 3:22
• Super Twilight 3:30 – Sunset

A maintenance plan is put into place at the beginning of the year. Variance in weather and agronomic conditions may require changes to the schedule.

February Maintenance Schedule:

We will continue closing one hole per nine to cart traffic to help maintain the quality of the turf. We will continue our program of resting the natural turf one week per month, except in December and January, when it will be rested for two weeks in those months due to the slowing of the growth rate of the rye overseed. The Bermuda turf is slowing down and will go fully into dormancy following our first frost. Please support our maintenance staff by filling divots with sand and repairing ball marks on the green. Cart traffic is highly damaging to the turf, so please limit time on the turf as much as possible. We will delay tee times for one hour two days a month to help facilitate painting the course. Painting will be done on regular weekday tee time days (Mon, Wed, or Fri). Back Nine morning nine-hole times will not be available on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday on a year-round basis to allow maintenance time to complete weekly tasks.

 

 

SaddleBrooke Ranch resident photographer’s dust off your camera’s and prepare for the ‘Oro Valley Photography competition’ with online registration to April 20, 2023. The Southern Arizona Arts and Cultural Alliance (SAACA) and the town of Oro Valley are partnering with three main categories for entry including themes of People, Places and Nature and Animals and Wildlife, all photographs must be taken in the Town of Oro Valley, Cash prizes will be awarded for 1^st,2^nd and 3^rd in each category. Photographers can enter up to five photos in each category. For complete list of rules and guidance in your submission visit website www.orovalleyphotos.com

For all your Real Estate needs whether buying of selling in SaddleBrooke Ranch consult Realtor Kevin Kelly with SBRanchRealty.com

 

Topic:  2023 Rules of Golf: 5 Key Changes

This Golf Rules Seminar will be presented by the PGA Golf Professionals of SBRGC and scheduled for approximately 1-hour.  There will be a Q&A at the end of the presentation.

SaddleBrooke Ranch Golf Club in located at 31280 S. Amenity Drive in the SaddleBrooke Ranch Pro Shop

Phone #:  520.818.5951

Upcoming event ‘Savor Southern Arizona Food and Wine Festival’ an annual food festival held at Tucson Botanical Gardens, Tucson on Saturday, 28th January 2023, over 50 of the regions highly respected chefs offering attendees samplings of a variety of foods, wines, beers and the diversity of the foods and ingredients throughout Southern Arizona, this showcases the talent of the culinary community in the Tucson area held in a picturesque environment of the Botanical Gardens. Mark it on your calendars for end of January don’t miss this event, tickets are $100 for 12 noon to 3.00pm and $150 for early admission 11.00am to 3.00pm Tucson Botanical Gardens, 2150 N. Alvernon Way, Tucson, AZ 85712 

The start of 2023 is looking eerily similar to 2022. Paddle-testing drama is not going anywhere in the new year. With hundreds of new paddles flooding the market, regulation of paddles and balls has become an arduous task.

The recent drama involves an alleged Paddletek paddle from a professional player that was given to a fan. The fan claims that the paddle had a raw carbon fiber surface and is not the same version as the off the shelf USAP approved Tempest Reign Pro.

The dust has not settled on this latest paddle controversy, but as we saw last year, the paddle testing process has been outpaced by technology. Major progress is required to keep up with the massive boom the sport has seen in the past two years.

The SaddleBrooke Ranch Pickleball Club with over 750 members just wants to have fun.  Winning may be more fun than losing, but comradery, friendship, respect and exercise is the name of the game.  With 24 courts, SaddleBrooke Ranch offers a place for everyone.  Beginner or 5+ there is a place for you at the Ranch.

Want more information about the active lifestyle at SaddleBrooke Ranch?

Contact Lynn Baker   520-829-5219 Ext 3

Lynn@SBRanchRealty.com

Golf in January:

Another year has come and gone. We are happy to celebrate a fresh start and a brand-new golf season with our course in the best shape in years! Stay in tune with the Forecaddie to keep up to date with everything Pro Shop and golf course related. In the sections following, you will find all the information relating to this month in golf, as well as contact information for our golf associations and our Greens Committee.

Pro Shop Schedule:

Pro Shop Hours – Open 30 minutes before the first tee time and 1 hour before shotguns. The pro shop closes at 4:00pm. Pro shop staff will carry the pro shop cell phone (520-561-1196) until 4:30.

Staff are available until one hour before sunset.

• First tee time: 1-1 to 1-31: 8:00am
• Last tee time: 1-1 to 1-31: 4:00pm
• Shotguns: 9:00/1:00
• Rate Periods: 1-1 to 1-31:
• Prime 8:00 – 11:22
• Midday 11:30 – 1:22
• Twilight 1:30 – 2:52
• Super Twilight 3:00 – Sunset

Free Monthly Gold Clinic:

Every month Mike and Ken will conduct a free golf clinic. All residents and their guests are welcome to attend, and there is no cost. Please sign up in the Pro Shop. The staff have a book behind the counter with all the scheduled clinics that you can sign up for. You are welcome to attend as often and as many as you like! The clinics will cover basic techniques and mechanics of each topic and are great for learning a new skill or brushing up on a skill that needs some work. The next clinic will cover putting and will be held on Monday, January 23rd, at 2:00 pm at the practice putting green.