April 2022 Sahuarita Times

Community Events: April 2022

1. Live Music at the Lake - featuring Ruta Mezcal

april 2 2022 @ 5:00 pM - 6:30 pM

Location: 15466 S. Rancho Sahuarita Blvd Sahuarita, AZ 85629.

Ruta Mezcal is a 3-4 piece band formed in 2020. They explore rhythms like rumba, salsa and son and creat a great musical fusion experience for the audience!

2. Bunny Bonanza

april 16 2022 @ 9:00 aM - 11:00 aM (Egg Hunt @ 10am)

Location: Anamax Recreation Center - 17501 S. Camino De Las Quintas.

Children of all ages are invited to join us for this year’s Bunny Bonanza! Egg hunt, crafts, and photos with the Easter bunny!

3. Fiesta Sahuarita - Party in the Desert Celebrating Our Unique Culture and History

april 23 2022 @ 2:00 pM - 8:00 pM

Location: Anamax Recreation Center - 17501 S. Camino De Las Quintas.

Fiesta celebrates the unique culture and history of Sahuarita! This free event features over 90 vendors and activities including food trucks, arts & crafts, a roller skating rink, water and carnival activities, demonstrations, live music, and a beer garden!

Movies

MORBIUS

Release Date: April 1, 2022

MPAA Rating: PG-13

Runtime: 1hr, 48m

SONIC THE HEDGEHOG 2

Release Date: April 18, 2022

MPAA Rating: PG Runtime: 2 hrs, 2m

THE UNBEARABLE WEIGHT OF MASSIVE TALENT

Release Date: April 22, 2022

MPAA Rating: N/A Runtime: 1hr, 45m

Directed by: Daniel Espinosa

Starring: Jared Leto, Jared Harris, Tyrese Gibson, Burk Sharpless, Matt Sazama, Daniel Espinosa, Adria Arjona, Emma Ludbrook, Matt Tolmach, Avi Arad

Genre: Action, Drama, Horror

Dangerously ill with a rare blood disorder, and determined to save others suffering his same fate, Dr. Morbius attempts a desperate gamble. What at first appears to be a radical success soon reveals itself to be a remedy potentially worse than the disease.

Directed by: Jeff Fowler

Starring: Jim Carrey, Idris Elba, James Marsden, Shemar Moore, Nan Morales, Natasha Rothwell, Tika Sumpter, Ben Schwartz, Toby Ascher, Neal H. Moritz

Genre: Comedy, Family

The world’s favorite blue hedgehog is back for a next-level adventure in SONIC THE HEDGEHOG 2. After settling in Green Hills, Sonic is eager to prove he has what it takes to be a true hero. His test comes when Dr. Robotnik returns, this time with a new partner, Knuckles, in search for an emerald that has the power to destroy civilizations. Sonic teams up with his own sidekick, Tails, and together they embark on a globetrotting journey to find the emerald before it falls into the wrong hands.

Directed by: Tom Gormican

Starring: Tiffany Haddish, Neil Patrick Harris, Nicolas Cage, Pedro Pascal, Kevin Etten, Alessandra Mastronardi, Ike Barinholtz, Lily Sheen, Kevin Turen, Tom Gormican

Genre: Action

Nicolas Cage stars as... Nick Cage in the action-comedy The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent. Creatively unfulfilled and facing financial ruin, the fictionalized version of Cage must accept a $1 million offer to attend the birthday of a dangerous superfan (Pedro Pascal). Things take a wildly unexpected turn when Cage is recruited by a CIA operative (Tiffany Haddish) and forced to live up to his own legend, channeling his most iconic and beloved on-screen characters in order to save himself and his loved ones. With a career built for this very moment, the seminal award-winning actor must take on the role of a lifetime: Nick Cage

Source: www.movieinsider.com

Tenant SPOLIGHT

Vitality Spine & Sports Physical Therapy has had the pleasure to serve our patient’s and our business partners in the greater Sahuarita community since 2011. Each and every year we are exploring different ways to help our patients have healing and relief of pain as well as to restore their ability to do the things they want in every day life.

Dr. Stephen Hinkle graduated in 2004 from University of Buffalo with a Doctor of Physical Therapy and worked for years before as a Certified Personal Trainer and in Certified Strength and Conditioning.

Throughout the years in practice Dr. Hinkle continued to expand his knowledge to help in the community. Shortly after Dr. Hinkle became certified in The McKenzie Method aka Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy. He also went through a rigorous post graduate program to become an Osteopractor which means he is Certified in Spinal Manipulation and Certified in Dry Needling.

Dr. Hinkle also performs instrument assisted massage Graston’s Techniques for soft tissue injuries, as well as Dry Cupping.

His practice then changed down a different path as the community developed need to help patients with dizziness, concussions, loss

Physical Therapy

of balance, and falls. Therefore Dr. Hinkle continued with his post-graduate educational growth in and became Certified in Vestibular Rehab for conditions of vertigo/dizziness and treatment of concussions.

Also, Vitality Physical Therapy our company has been progressively investing in new equipment including our Alter-G, an anti-gravity treadmill. This amazing anti-gravity treadmill has changed the way the world rehabs and trains. It uses an innovative unweighting system that enables patients with injury or surgery and athletes to reduce body weight from 100% to as low as 20% in precise 1% increments. Alter G also counteracts gravitational forces to achieve pain-free, fall-safe, unimpeded movement while walking, running, or during closed-kinetic chain exercise. The Alter G is used in multiple diverse conditions for those that are orthopedic, neurologic, having chronic pain, geriatric, and the high-level athlete.

Alter G is perfect for patients that are Post-Fracture, Post-Operative Rehab, ACL/PCL/MCL Reconstruction, Meniscectomies & Meniscus Repairs, Microfracture, Total Hip, Total Knee, Total Ankle Replacement, Achilles Reconstruction, Ankle sprain/strains and tendon reconstructions/ repairs, Post-Injury Rehab. Alter G removes the restrictions of gravity to create an almost limitless diversity of movement in a pain free environment.

Financial FOCUS

Don’t be surprised by Social Security taxes

When you reach the appropriate age, it’s easy to apply for Social Security retirement benefits – just go to Social Security’s website, fill out the online form and you’re essentially done. But many people overlook the next step –completing Form W-4V, which asks you how much federal income tax you want withheld from your benefits. And if you skip this step, you could face an unpleasant surprise when it’s tax-filing time, because Social Security benefits can indeed add to your taxable income.

Here are the details:

• If you’re a single filer…If your “combined” income is between $25,000 and $34,000, you may have to pay income tax on up to 50 percent of your Social Security benefits. (“Combined” income includes your adjusted gross income, non-taxable interest, and one-half of your annual Social Security benefits.) If your combined income is more than $34,000, up to 85 percent of your benefits may be taxable.

• If you’re married and file jointly…If you and your spouse have a combined income between $32,000 and $44,000, you may be taxed on up to 50 percent of your benefits. If your combined income is more than $44,000, up to 85 percent of your benefits may be taxable.

These numbers might seem high, but they don’t mean you’ll lose 50 percent, or 85 percent, of your benefits – they are just the percentages of benefits you may be taxed on, at your personal income tax rate.

To help avoid a big tax bill or an underpayment penalty, you can file Form W-4V with the Social Security Administration and request to have 7, 10, 12 or 22 percent of your monthly benefit withheld. Your tax advisor can help you choose the withholding percentage that’s appropriate for your situation.

The amount of taxes you may need to pay will also depend on when you start taking Social Security. The earlier you take benefits, the smaller your monthly checks, and the smaller the taxes. But taxes should not be a key issue in deciding when you need to begin collecting your payments. Rather, you should consider other factors, such as your anticipated life expectancy, your employment situation, your spending needs and the benefits for your spouse.

Here’s something else to keep in mind: Because Social Security taxes are based on your overall income, as described above, the amount of money you withdraw during retirement, and where that money comes from, can also affect your tax situation. For example, withdrawals from a traditional IRA are taxable and will increase your adjusted gross income, but withdrawals from a Roth IRA will be tax-free, provided you’ve had your account at least five years and you’re over 59 -1/2, so this money won’t enter into your taxable income calculations and it won’t increase the tax you

owe on your Social Security benefits. Similarly, withdrawals from health savings accounts (HSAs) used for qualified health expenses also won’t count toward your taxable income.

By knowing exactly what to expect from Social Security, including the tax effects, you can more effectively incorporate your benefits into your overall retirement income planning – and the better your plans, the more you’ll be able to enjoy your life as a retiree.

This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor. Edward Jones. Member SIPC.

THE WORD "EASTER"

The celebration of Easter is an international event, it also has different names in non-English languages. Early Christians called Christ's resurrection "Pesach," the Hebrew word for Passover. Today, the holiday is called "Pesach" in French, "Pascua" in Spanish, "Pasqua" in Italian, "Pashkë" in Albanian and "Pask" in Swedish.

Our English word comes from a stranger source: an Anglo-Saxon goddess named Eostre (also known as Astarte or Oster). The festival of Eostre always took place around the spring equinox, so early Christian missionaries in Europe gradually melded the festival's name, timing and some of its symbols into the Christian celebration.

THE EASTER BUNNY

Like many traditions, the Easter Bunny evolved out of ancient fertility and spring celebrations. Rabbits give birth in the spring so, when the fields became overrun with baby bunnies, it seemed natural to incorporate the rabbit as a symbol for spring and, eventually, Easter. According to an old German story retold by Pamela Kennedy in her book, An Easter Celebration: Traditions and Customs from Around the World, a poor woman who loved children would hide brightly colored eggs in her garden as Easter treats. One year, while the children searched for them, they noticed a hare hopping past and believed that the animal had left the eggs. A new tradition was born!

THE WHITE HOUSE EASTER EGG ROLL

The annual White House Easter Egg roll dates back to 1878, when President Rutherford B. Hayesopened the White House lawn after being approached by children on one of his daily walks. Previously, children had celebrated Easter by playing games on Capitol Hill, but Ulysses S. Grant signed a bill banning the practice. It's still a tradition today. Besides the egg roll, the event also features stations where children and their families can decorate cookies, dye eggs and participate in an Easter Egg hunt.

EASTER BASKETS

Like the Easter bunny, filling and exchanging Easter baskets likely originated in Germany. Once children began to think the "Easter Hare" left their goodies, they started creating small nests of leaves and branches in their gardens where the bunny could place them.

Another interpretation maintains that the Easter basket tradition began much earlier with farmers in Middle Eastern cultures. They reportedly brought seedlings in a basket to be blessed, in hopes of having a bountiful harvest.

EASTER SUNDAY SUNRISE SERVICE

There's a reason why Easter Sunday is often celebrated with church service at the crack of dawn. As the story goes, Mary opened Jesus's tomb early in the morning to find it empty — which is why so many churches now hold services at an early hour to honor the momentous occasion.In fact, the tradition of sunrise Easter service dates back to 1732, when the first service was held in Germany by the Moravian Church.

A group of young men gathered at the first light of dawn at the town's graveyard to sing hymns — and the next year, the entire congregation joined in. By 1773, the first sunrise service for Easter was held in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.

EASTER EGG HUNTS

The first egg hunt can be traced back to Martin Luther, a central figure during the Protestant Reformation. Men hid the eggs for women and children to find. Finding an Easter egg during the hunt is supposed to remind us of the discovery Mary Magdalene, Mary mother of James and Salome made when they came to Jesus's cave and found it empty.

LENT

We can thank Lent for our celebratory Easter feasts. Originally, Lent required people to fast for 40 days (excluding Sundays). These days, most observers abstain from meat that isn't fish on Fridays only, as well as give up an indulgence, like caffeine, chocolate, television or social media.

The exact end date for Lent can vary slightly depending on whether the church is following Western or Eastern practices, but it tends to end either at the beginning of Holy Week or on Easter itself. Either way, people are definitely ready to dig into some of the sweet and savory dishes they've been missing by the time the ham comes out of the oven.

EASTER BONNETS

Purchasing a new holiday outfit may seem like a 20th century commercial invention, but even early Christians followed the practice of wearing new clothes for Easter. In America, stores quickly caught on to the idea that putting out Easter outfits and sales during the season would help them sell fancy bonnets or suits.

City-goers often promenaded New York's Fifth Avenue to show off their new attire after church, eventually leading to the creation of the famous Easter Parade. The song Easter Parade, written by Irving Berlin in 1933 and popularized by Bing Crosby in Holiday Inn, captured the fanciful mood of this new tradition.

EASTER CANDY

No Easter is complete without candy. Exchanging chocolates and other sweets during the holiday gained popularity in Europe during the mid-19th century, as companies developed methods for mass producing sweets and unveiled confections in fancy holiday shapes and packages, like Cadbury eggs.

Jelly beans likely evolved from early fruit jellies such as Turkish Delight, a Middle Eastern delicacy. They entered the U.S. market sometime in the late-19th century, but didn't gain their Easter association until the 1930s, according to the Oxford Encyclopedia of Food and Drink in America.

CHOCOLATE BUNNIES

It's hard to know exactly who created the first chocolate bunny, but it was probably someone either from Germany or a German immigrant in America. By 19th century Germany, pastry and sugar bunnies (some with hard-boiled eggs inside of them!) were in production and bunnyshaped chocolate molds have been traced back to Munich in the 1850s.

Around the same time, Robert L. Strohecker, a business man in Pennsylvania, placed a 5-foottall chocolate rabbit in his drugstore's window. By 1925, people in the U.S. could order chocolate bunnies, a special Easter treat, from a catalog. The rest is delicious history. 

Rattlesnakes are most active during the months of April through October. Sometimes in Arizona the temperature may be perfect for these reptiles to wake up as early as March. Currently, they are most active during the day, and are less active at night due to the cooler evening weather. However, as the days get warmer, the nights will as well.

LET'S GET TO KNOW THIS CREATURE, AND HOW WE CAN STAY SAFE IF WE ENCOUNTER THEM.

Rattle snakes do not hatch from an egg, they are born alive! From birth they are fully ready to live on their own, with fangs and venom. As a baby rattlesnake, the most important thing for them is to find food and shelter as soon as possible. They are small they have the potential to become food for much bigger predators. Because they are tiny little things, they may end up in places such as swimming pools, planters or in homes. There are many holes around that belong to squirrels and prairie dogs. Don't assume these homes belong to just those cute furry creatures. Snakes do not dig holes to live in, they TAKE holes to live in. It has been said that a rattlesnake will always rattle, but that is not always true. If a rattlesnake is sleeping and does not smell you or feel your vibrations you may startle it and it will strike to protect itself. It is important to always be aware of your surroundings. Rattlesnakes blend in pretty well with our Arizona rock and dirt. Note, that although relaxing and enjoyable sitting outside to watch beautiful birds eat out of the bird feeder you have, will attract snakes of all kinds.

If you encounter a rattlesnake, don't get too nervous. Like the saying goes, "it is more afraid of you than you are of it". If you see a rattlesnake, stop where you are and move slowly away from the snake. The rattlesnake will not chase you, but keep a safe distance. Be sure to keep children and pets away if a rattlesnake is located near you.

If the rattlesnake is in an area that is not threatening, just leave it alone, as it is probably passing through looking for food. If the rattlesnake is in an area that is threatening to yourself, and child or a pet call your local fire department, or a private pet removal company to come remove it. If however you take matters into your own hands and kill the snake, know that a rattlesnake can have a reflex bite. Reflex bites with venom can occur for several hours after the death of the snake.

Here in Southern Arizona we know all too well what comes with warm weather… SNAKES!!

Health & Beauty

DIY SPRING FLORAL FACIAL

I know our winters aren’t “harsh”, but our skin still takes on the side effects from cold weather. This facial will leave your skin looking glowy and feeling rejuvenated.

INGREDIENTS

1 teaspoon dried lavender, 1 teaspoon chamomile, 1 teaspoon rose petals, ½ tablespoon ground nutmeg, 1 tablespoon milk, 2-3 tablespoons honey, large bowel, towel, washcloth.

DIRECTIONS

Step 1 Flower Steam. Channel the gorgeous blooms outside with this luxurious steam, which will open up your pores, give you a healthy glow, and relax you with calming floral scents. Boil 4 cups of water and pour into a large bowl. Add 1 tsp each of dried lavender and chamomile to the water, then lean your face over the bowl (keeping your face at least six inches from the surface of the water) and place a towel over your head. Breathe deeply, feel your pores open up, and relax.

Step 2 Milk and Nutmeg Exfoliant. No need to buy harsh exfoliants or microbead cleansers to get great exfoliation and slough off all that dull winter skin — you probably have the two ingredients you need right in your kitchen. Just mix 1/2 tablespoon ground nutmeg with 1 tablespoon milk (whole milk is best, but any kind will work) and gently massage it over your face in a circular motion, then rinse off with warm water.

Step 3 Warm Rose and Honey Moisturizing Mask. Finish off your facial with a moisturizing honey mask infused with rose petals. The honey/rose scent combination alone is divine, but when you see your skin after? You’ll want to add this magical potion to your regular beauty ritual rotation. Mix 1 teaspoon of dried rose petals with 2-3 tablespoons of honey and microwave for 5-10 seconds, until warm but not hot. Spread a thin layer over the entire face and neck and leave on for as long as you like. Wipe off with a warm, damp washcloth, and then splash face with warm water.

COOLTHINGS

Do you like browsing the web to find cool gadgets and things that you can use in your home? If so, then Cool Things is a website you should definitely bookmark. It hosts collections of articles and information about cool things. This includes gadgets, entertainment, toys, and even inventions. Plus, it’s a great place to get inspiration for gifts as well, whether you’re looking for gifts for men or women. https://www.

PIMA CANYON

Type: Out and Back • Distance: 6.4 miles • Elevation: 2,900ft •

Difficulty: Intermediate This particular hike can be as easy or as difficult as you want it to be. Most people that do this hike will go one to three miles up then turn around. The further you go the more difficult the hike will get.

With the weather warming up, early morning hikes are probably best. Regardless of the time you go, always be prepared with enough water, sunscreen and maybe even a snack. Always be aware of your surroundings.

The riparian area on the floor of the canyon provides excellent birdwatching for a wide variety of resident and migratory species that make use of this most productive of all desert habitat types. Other desert creatures you may encounter in this area include javelina and jackrabbits, but the real viewing prize of Pima Canyon, and the entire Pusch Ridge area, are the desert bighorn sheep that maintain a surefooted existence here among rocky crags and rugged canyons.

Directions: Drive north from Tucson on the Oracle Road (US 89). Turn east on Magee Road and drive to the parking area and trailhead at the road's end.

Night Sky APRIL

APRIL 1 - NEW MOON. The Moon will be located on the same side of the Earth as the Sun and will not be visible in the night sky. This phase occurs at 06:27 UTC. This is the best time of the month to observe faint objects such as galaxies and star clusters because there is no moonlight to interfere.

APRIL 16 - FULL MOON. The Moon will be located on the opposite side of the Earth as the Sun and its face will be fully illuminated. This phase occurs at 18:57 UTC. This full moon was known by early Native American tribes as the Pink Moon because it marked the appearance of the moss pink, or wild ground phlox, which is one of the first spring flowers. This moon has also been known as the Sprouting Grass Moon, the Growing Moon, and the Egg Moon. Many coastal tribes called it the Fish Moon because this was the time that the shad swam upstream to spawn.

APRIL 22, 23 - LYRIDS METEOR SHOWER. The Lyrids is an average shower, usually producing about 20 meteors per hour at its peak. It is produced by dust particles left behind by comet C/1861 G1 Thatcher, which was discovered in 1861. The shower runs annually from April 16-25. It peaks this year on the night of the night of the 22nd and morning of the 23rd. These meteors can sometimes produce bright dust trails that last for several seconds. The waning gibbous moon may block some of the fainter meteors this year, but there is still potential for a good show.

Best viewing will be from a dark location after midnight. Meteors will radiate from the constellation Lyra, but can appear anywhere in the sky.

APRIL 29 - MERCURY AT GREATEST EASTERN ELONGATION. The planet Mercury reaches greatest eastern elongation of 20.6 degrees from the Sun. This is the best time to view Mercury since it will be at its highest point above the horizon in the evening sky. Look for the planet low in the western sky just after sunset.

APRIL 30 - NEW MOON. The Moon will be located on the same side of the Earth as the Sun and will not be visible in the night sky. This phase occurs at 20:30 UTC. This is the best time of the month to observe faint objects such as galaxies and star clusters because there is no moonlight to interfere.

APRIL 30 - PARTIAL SOLAR ECLIPSE. A partial solar eclipse occurs when the Moon covers only a part of the Sun, sometimes resembling a bite taken out of a cookie. A partial solar eclipse can only be safely observed with a special solar filter or by looking at the Sun's reflection. This partial eclipse will be visible throughout most of the southeast Pacific Ocean and southern South America. It will be best seen from Argentina with 53% coverage.

New Businesses Coming Soon to “The Corner” at Rancho Sahuarita

Sahuarita residents have likely noticed increased construction and buildings going up at “The Corner” at Rancho Sahuarita. Two new 7,500 square foot retail and medical office buildings are currently under construction on the commercial center, located at the northeast corner of Sahuarita Road and Rancho Sahuarita Boulevard. Banner Health has fully leased one building, while the other building will be partially occupied by Apex Physical Therapy, and an additional 4,500 square feet of retail/office space remains available for lease.

A third building, which will house Arizona Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons, is also currently being built on a neighboring pad. Each of the new businesses are on track to open and start taking and serving customers later this year.

Exciting new commercial development is also taking place elsewhere in the community. Currently under development is a Mister Car Wash site, at the southwest corner of that same intersection (Sahuarita Rd. and Rancho Sahuarita Blvd). Rancho Sahuarita also broke ground just last month on Rancho Sahuarita Self Storage and RV, which is on track to open at the beginning of next year.

Diana Dessy, Vice President of Land Assets for Rancho Sahuarita, shared about the new additions:

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MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE NEW

APRIL RECIPES Dining In

Stuffed Bell Pepper Casserole

• 1 ½ lbs ground beef

• 2 green bell peppers, diced

• 1 cup onions, chopped

• 3 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 tsp Cajun seasoning

• ½ tsp pepper

• ¼ tsp red pepper flakes

• 3 tsp Worcestershire sauce

• 14.5 oz can diced tomatoes

• 2 cups beef broth

• 1 ½ cups rice

• 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded

• 1 cup Pepper Jack cheese, shredded

Preheat the oven to 350° and spray a 3 quart baking pan with spray. In a large frying pan, add ground beef, onions, bell peppers, garlic, seasoning, pepper and red pepper flakes. Cook until ground beef is no longer pink and onions and peppers are soft. Drain and add to the prepared baking dish. Add Worcestershire sauce, diced tomatoes, rice and beef broth, stir. Cover and cook until rice is tender, about an hour. Remove from the oven, top with shredded cheese, place back in the oven uncovered and cook for an additional 5-10 minutes or until the cheese has melted and is bubbly.

Sun Dried Tomato Chicken Pasta

• 10oz Pasta

• 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken, sliced in 2 in pieces

• 5 garlic cloves, minced

• 1 teaspoon onion powder

• 4 oz sun-dried tomatoes

• 1 teaspoon adobo

• 3 tablespoons olive oil

• 1 teaspoon salt

• 1 teaspoon paprika

• 1 cup heavy cream

• ½ cup whole milk

• 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded

• ½ cup asiago cheese, shredded

• 1 tablespoon basil

• 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes

• ½ cup beef broth

Season the chicken with salt, pepper, onion powder, adobo and paprika and set aside. In a large semi deep skillet, add the live oil, garlic, and sundried tomatoes and cook for 3 minutes on low/medium heat. Once cooked and slightly browned, remove only the tomatoes and set aside leaving the garlic oil mixture still in the skillet. Cut up the cooked tomatoes into smaller pieces and set aside. Add in the sliced seasoned chicken and cook on high heat for 2 or so minutes on each side then remove and set aside. Cook your choice of pasta according to package directions, drain and set aside.

TO MAKE THE SAUCE: Take the milk, heavy cream, basil, red pepper flakes and broth and add to the skillet along with the mozzarella cheese and the asiago cheese, bring to a light boil, mixing constantly. Add in the cooked/drained pasta to the sauce, mix until combined.

Restaurant Style Salsa

• 9 Roma tomatoes

• ½ red onion

• 1 jalapeno

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 handful cilantro

• 1 lime

• Salt and pepper

• Olive oil

Cut the Roma tomatoes in half and scoop out the seeds. Cut the jalapenos in half. (Remove the seeds if you’d like a milder salsa). Lightly drizzle olive oil over the top of the tomatoes and jalapeno and season with salt and pepper. On a preheated grill or stove top griller, place the tomatoes and jalapenos face down. Cook on medium heat for 1-2 minutes and then flip over. Cook for another minute. Remove from heat and place in a blender or food processor with roughly chopped onion, garlic, cilantro and lime juice and another ½ teaspoon of salt. Pulse until your desired thickness of salsa. Check for taste and adjust ingredients as necessary.

Rancho Sahuarita's newest neighborhood, Entrada La Coraza, will officially open for new home sales this month; featuring homes by long-time community homebuilder, Richmond American Homes, and a new builder to the community, Centex. 144 new home lots in total, the new neighborhood is located south of Sahuarita Rd., on both sides of Rancho Sahuarita Blvd. south of Wrightson Ridge K8 school and future commercial development in the Sahuarita Town Center.

Buyers are invited to stop by the new home sales centers and tour stunning model homes from both builders when they grand open the first part of April.

Richmond American Homes, which began presales for Entrada La Coraza in the fall of 2021, is located directly south of Wrightson Ridge K-8 school, bringing a new set of one and two-story floorplans to 80 homesites. The six floorplans available, four of which are new to the Tucson market, will range from 1,560 - 2,600 square feet, and offer 3 to 6 bedrooms. Part of the builder’s popular Seasons™ Collection, this community will also offer sought-after interior options such as

center-meet doors (per plan).

Across the boulevard, Centex offers four single-family designs on 64 home sites that will range from 1,353 – 2,197 square feet. The one and two-story new construction homes by Centex come standard with professionally designed interior finish packages, and an abundance of desirable included features like stainless-steel appliances and refrigerator, washer and dryer, granite countertops, and more.

Entrada La Coraza is the first neighborhood in Rancho Sahuarita’s next phases of development. The new neighborhood will offer buyers proximity to schools, as well as to commercial, dining and key services located in the growing Sahuarita Town Center.

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EDUCATION / LEARNING

Chinese Calligraphy/Language Tutoring. Tutoring in basic, intermediate and advanced Chinese language, written and spoken. $20/hour. Caring and fun! 520-704-3832

Education/Learning Sahuarita Math & Reading. Tutor, Bob Malouff. Tutoring all grades. Summer lessons to prepare for the school year online or at the clubhouse. Special Rates. 520-484-9237

FOR SALE / RENT

2 RV Lots For Rent $350/month. Security deposit required. $25.00 application fee. Utilities not included. Small pets allowed. Full hookups. Adults Only. 520-625-7559 • 520-549-9317

PETS

Lovable, friendly cats and kittens available for adoption through Paws Patrol, 750 W Camino Casa Verde, Green Valley. Tues-Sat 10:00-2:00. 520-207-4024. Cats are spayed/neutered and current with shots.

REPAIR / SERVICES

HOUSE CLEANING POSITION AVAILABLE! 700-4:.Monday-Friday (Occasional

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