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Desert To-Dos DeGrazia Recycled and Dinner with DeGrazia. The beloved DeGrazia Gallery in the Sun is bringing out new paintings for their rotating collection. Gallery in the Sun celebrates the life and work of Ted DeGrazia, one of Arizona’s most famous and recognizable painters. “DeGrazia Recycled” features construction scraps that DeGrazia repurposed into oil paintings. “Dinner with DeGrazia” features a series of drawings and paintings depicting regional foods of the desert southwest. Both exhibits will be open through Jan. 26, 2022. 6300 N. Swan Road. Open daily from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Masks are required.

Enchanted Snowfall at La Encantada. Snow is in the forecast for Tucson this holiday season (sort of). The foothills’ favorite shopping mall is bringing back their fake flurries of snow in their open-air courtyard, complete with a large Christmas tree on display. The snowfall will also come with complimentary hot chocolate (luckily the drinks won’t be falling out of the sky).

And this weekend only, the snowfall will feature live entertainment from Tucson’s strolling carol-

ers. Snowfall from 6 to 6:15 p.m. & 6:45 to 7 p.m.

Entertainment from 7 to 7:45 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays through December 18. 2905 E. Skyline Drive. www.LaEncantada ShoppingCenter.com Little One-Inch. It seems like every culture has a story about the underdog finding success.

Oftentimes, like in the case of Tom Thumb or this Japanese tale, the “little guy” is literally a teeny-tiny person. This show is put on by Red Herring Puppets, whose artistic director, Lisa Sturz, has more than 40 years of puppetry/art experience, including work with Jim Henson Productions, Walt Disney Imagineering, Lucasfilm and more.

Needless to say, the artistry is truly something to behold. This show full of magic and delight is recommended for audiences aged 3 and up. 2 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 27. Red Herring Puppet Studio at the Tucson Mall (between Macy’s and Forever 21). $8.

Sundays in the Garden. Tohono Chul botanical gardens continue their idyllic Sundays in the Garden series by hosting singer/ songwriter Emily

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Anderson. A graduate of the Berklee College of Music in Boston, Anderson mixes poetry, poignancy and a soft voice. The concert is free with admission. As the concert takes place within Tohono Chul, guests can also visit the cash bar for beer and wine, prickly pear lemonade, and prickly pear margaritas. Seating is limited, so please arrive early. The concert series is co-hosted by the Tucson Guitar Society. 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 28. 7366 Paseo del Norte.

Twelfth Night. One of Shakespeare’s funniest plays is showing at the for one more weekend at the Rogue Theatre! It’s the wacky tale of Viola, who gets separated from her twin brother Sebastian, disguises herself as a man and falls in love with Duke Orsino. Duke is in love with Countess Olivia, but Countess Olivia is in love with Viola-disguisedas-a-man. How will they sort out this mess of a love triangle? With an assortment of ridiculous antics, of course. This is also what the 2006 film “She’s the Man” is based on. A video recording of the performance is available through Sunday, Dec. 12. www.theroguetheatre.org

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HoliDaze 2021 Your holiday gift & event guide

Holiday Gift Guide: It’s Better To Give…

Staff Report Tucson Local Media

It’s that time of the year again: The holidays are here! And the staff of Tucson Local Media is ready to help you find one-of-akind local gifts for everyone on your list. Take a look and support local stores while you buy!

Ajo Bikes, 1301 E. Ajo Way. Whether you’re looking for a new bike, a tune-up for your wheels or just nifty accessories as stocking stuffers, Ajo Bikes is the place to look.

With friendly service and skilled technicians, they’ll have you spinning your wheels on Christmas day. This shop specializes in those recumbent three-wheelers you see on the road, too, so if you’re looking for something different, you’ll want to shop here.

Classy Closets, 2010 N. Forbes Blvd. If you can’t seem to get yourself organized, Classy Closets is the place to turn. You’ll

This year’s going by fast, so we’re helping you get a jump on holiday shopping while also supporting local businesses. get a free in-home consultation with a specialist who can design a new closet space just for your needs, with your own custom materials. Before you know it, all that clutter will be a Ghost of Christmas Past and you’ll finally be able to find that Diane Von Furstenberg dress when it’s time to go out on New Year’s Eve. Rescue Me Marana. Tucson Premium Outlets, 6401 W. Marana Center Blvd. If you’re looking for

a new pet for the family, you should check out Rescue Me Marana, a new shop dedicated to finding new homes for stray and unwanted pets. You’ll find all you need to bring a new family member into your home, including the necessary accessories to make sure their lives are happy ones.

Blue Willow, 2626 N. Campbell Ave. The tiny gift shop at Blue Willow features one-of-a-kind gifts for all ages along-

side a fantastic selection of cards. Best of all, while you’re shopping there, you can take a break and enjoy breakfast or lunch on the gorgeous patio.

Philabaum Glass Gallery, 711 S. Sixth Ave. Glassmaker extraordinaire Tom Philabaum may have retired, but the gallery that bears his name is still going strong. You’ll find fabulous works of glass art here that will dazzle any friend or family member.

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Tubac Center of the Arts.

9 Plaza Road, Tubac. If you’re into a road trip for your holiday shopping— or want to get away for a day trip if you’re lucky enough to have some time off—Tubac offers a wonderful getaway. With a huge collection of artist studios and shops, you’ll find all manner of unique gifts, as well as a terrific state park and more.

who likes cooking, or just likes food, then it’s worth taking a trip to Babylon Market to see what you can find. For a last-minute treat to bring to a party, you can’t go wrong with their fresh baklava. Their tea selection is enough to make the loose leaf enthusiast in your life sing.

And, for the chef in your life, you honestly can’t go wrong by getting them a selection of spices or sauces to try out in new recipes. A Weekly staff member who is a hobbyist cook calls their spice section “frankly thrilling.”

The Ninth House, 2563 E. Fort Lowell Road. Got someone in your family into all things tarot, crystal, and nature related? We recommend checking out The Ninth House to find the perfect gift for your metaphysical. This witchy shop updates their inventory every week to include local artists, vendors, and international authors. If you are new to the metaphysical Babylon Market, 3954 world, the shop’s retail asE. Speedway Blvd. If you sociates are highly knowlhave someone on your list edgeable and may even give

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you an astrological reading if you dare to ask. We recommend checking out their eccentric book collection and their Feel Good Flower Tea. The Loft Cinema, 3233 E. Speedway Blvd. Unfortunately, you probably can’t actually buy your beloved (or your mom or your uncle or your best friend) the entire Loft Cinema this year—and we wouldn’t want you to, anyway! It’s a place that’s meant to be shared by the community.

But a Loft Membership is really the gift that keeps on giving. Did you know members get to see a free

movie every month? And that they get free popcorn every time they go? (Every time!) And it comes with bragging rights that include unlimited use of the word “cinephile” as a self-descriptor. If you’re looking for something even more flashy, you can look into paying to post a message on the Loft’s marquee for $100 a day.

And if you’re looking for something more affordable, try a neat Loft T-shirt.

Fox Tucson Theatre, 17 W. Congress St. There are all sorts of great holiday shows coming to the crown jewel of down-

town theaters, including An Irish Christmas (Dec. 10), Mariachi Sol De Mexico’s “Mariachi Christmas” (Dec. 9) and In the Holiday Mood: A Holiday Music Spectacular (Dec. 18). They’ll also be showing movies such as “A Christmas Story” (Nov. 28) and “Jingle All the Way” (Dec. 12). Plus, there’s plenty of other great shows coming up featuring Lindsey Buckingham (Dec. 5), Robert Cray (Dec. 11) and comedian Tom Papa (Jan. 8). So whether you want to get into the Thank Christmasyou

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spirit or just have a fun night out, the Fox is the place to be.

How Sweet it Was Vintage, 424 E. Sixth St. There is a blessedly wide selection of thrift and vintage stores here in the Old Pueblo, and you can’t go wrong at most of them. But we love this one, located just off Fourth Avenue and brimming with unique antiques and vintage

clothing. They’ve got an outstanding selection of clothing, jewelry and accessories that are wellorganized and fun to sort through, making it easy to find gifts for your loved ones and ideas for what to say when people ask what you want for Christmas this year.

Pet Photoshoot with Candice Eaton Photography. Speaking as pet experts (meaning, some of us have pets), this is one of the best gifts you can get the animal

sessions -- she’ll shoot as long as it takes to get a ton of great photos of even the most squirrelly pets.

She does studio shoots, outdoor shoots and lifestyle shoots, of both pets alone and pets with their owners. Get her booked!

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A succulent from Harlow Gardens or another local nursery makes for an easy, low-work gift with a little desert flair. lover in your life. Candice Eaton is a photographer who has developed a specialty in pet photography, and she’s damn good at it. Just check out

her website to see some of the sweet photos she’s captured. She even has a photo in her portfolio in which she captured EIGHT dogs, almost all

wearing birthday hats, sitting still in front of birthday cupcakes with lit candles. Is she a wizard?

Probably! She also doesn’t put a time limit on her

Harlow Gardens, 5620 E. Pima St. Do you know any plant lovers? Or maybe just someone who you think needs to learn a little bit about responsibility and caring for a lowstakes living thing? Give the gift of plants! A living pot of flowers lasts so much longer than a bouquet, herbs make a perfect

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companion for the blossoming chef in your life, and a cactus is the perfect choice for a low-maintenance friend looking for a low-maintenance companion. Honestly, just taking someone to Harlow Gardens—a colorful wonderland of plants, pottery and garden art—would be a great gift in and of itself.

Throw in a succulent and you’ll be hailed as the best gift giver in town.

Native Seeds/SEARCH, 3061 N. Campbell Ave. This nonprofit organization has been dedicated to protecting agro-biodiversity through seed conser-

vation for more than 30 years. After all, these seeds represent the cultural and farming knowledge from generations of both Indigenous and immigrant communities. So, right off the bat, you’re supporting a good cause. You can buy vegetable, grass, bean or flower seeds for the gardener on your list from the shop’s abundant selection.

While you’re there, you can pick up a piece of artwork, jewelry or basketry created by an Indigenous community member.

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Scented Leaf for one of their teas on tap, you might as well pick up a few gifts for friends and family. If you know your friend’s taste in tea, you’ll be able to get them something they’re sure to love, but which is still completely unique. If you’re not sure, you can opt for one of their best sellers, like the prickly pear rooibos, honey vanilla nectar or earl grey creme (that last one is our favorite!)

And one of Scented Leaf ’s sampler packs makes a great gift even for people Courtesy Photo who aren’t into tea. After a few cups of Scented Keep your friends and family warm from the hostile Tucson winters with a selection of tea from The Scented Leaf.

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Your holiday gift & event guide

Season’s Meetings: Holiday events abound across the community Jeff Gardner

Special to Tucson Local Media

Thanksgiving at Charro Restaurants. Tucson’s favorite family of Mexican-inspired restaurants are hosting a variety of options for Thanksgiving feasts across town. First, you can pick up a whole

Thanksgiving feast from Barrio Charro (3669 N. Campbell Ave.) which includes turkey, tamal stuffing, poblano mashed potatoes, nopalitos and pumpkin tamales. Or, you can dine-in at Charro Steak & Del Rey (188 E. Broadway) where they’re serving up many of the same dishes, plus prime

rib, Mexican street corn, and a special pumpkin tres leches cake. For the vegetarians, Charro Vida (7109 N. Oracle Road) is offering a “Plantsgiving” dinner special from November 23 through 27, where you can pick up an entree, two sides and a dessert, all for $23. www.sicharro.com

Thanksgiving Buffet at El Conquistador. You can enjoy a Thanksgiving dinner beneath Pusch Ridge at Hilton El Conquistador.

Their Thanksgiving buffet features far too much to list here, but standouts include turkey with orange cranberry drizzle, roasted ham with cherry pineapple salsa, Southwestern corn-

bread, brown sugar and pecan yams, roasted garlic mashed potato with chives, stuffed poblano peppers and much more. 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. 10000 N. Oracle Road. $65 for adults. $25 for children. Call 520-5441124 for reservations.

Roadrunners’ Thanksgiving Dinner Donation

Program. Through Tuesday, Nov. 23, the Tucson Roadrunners hockey team is hosting a new dinner donation program. The Roadrunners are working with the Boys and Girls Club of Tucson to provide Title I families with a complete Thanksgiving See HOLIDAY EVENTS, P10

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Dinner. For $100 donations, the Roadrunners will provide another dinner. Every donor will receive a puck signed by Roadrunners Goaltender Ivan Prosvetov and the opportunity for a group photo with all other fans who donated at the game on Nov. 26. Tucsonroadrunners.com Marana Holiday Festival & Christmas Tree

Lighting. The Town of Marana is kicking off the holiday season with a variety of events in the town center. In addition to Santa and Mrs. Claus saying hi to the kids and a 25foot Christmas tree lighting, there will be singing, dancing, country music and more. The performance schedule includes the Marana Children’s Choir, Desert Dance Collective, Kevin Pakulis and his Band, Marana High School Chamber Orchestra, Mountain View

High School Dance and more. The festival will also include more than 40 food trucks and a holiday artisan market. 3 to 8 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 4. 11555 W. Civic Center Drive.

Hanksgiving.

Hotel Congress is hosting a benefit show/dance party the day after Thanksgiving with multiple electronic musicians. The lineup includes Kid Violet, Glacier Wav and Dayak, plus a tattoo and skate shop pop-up.

Proceeds will benefit the nonprofit Sonoran Prevention Works, which advocates for people in Arizona

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Holiday shows at the Fox Theatre. The “crown jewel of downtown” is hosting everything from a Hawaiian to an Irish holiday show this November and December.

They’re kicking things off with singer/songwriter Sara Evans’ Blue Christmas Tour on Friday, Nov. 26. On Saturday, Nov. 27, ukulele master and “jolly ambassador of Aloha” Jake Shimbukuro will bring joy to the world with his Jake Shimabukaroo Christmas in Hawaii event. Thursday, Dec. 9, will feature Mariachi Sol De Mexico

presenting Jose Hernandez’s “Merry-Achi Christmas” with a tribute to the traditions of Christmas in Mexico. On Friday, Dec. 10, An Irish Christmas will blend old ways and new with dancing, singing, and traditional Irish music.

Finally, on Saturday, Dec. 18, the Fox is hosting a holiday music spectacular.

“In the Christmas Mood” features Tucson’s top performers including Katherine Byrnes, Brian Levario, Chach Snook and Crystal Stark. 17 W. Congress St. www.foxtucson.com Winterhaven Festival of Lights. After a dark and quiet 2020, the beloved Winterhaven Festival of

Lights is back on this year.

For the holidays, Tucson’s coziest neighborhood fills itself with lights, festivities and plenty of holiday cheer. The public can stroll through the Winterhaven neighborhood and enjoy a major amount of Christmas lights, as well as caroling, hot chocolate, hay rides and letters to Santa.

“Although it is still possible that our local government may restrict events such as these in the future, at this time, we are going ahead with all planning for the event,” wrote festival chair John Lansdale. Really, no Christmas in Tucson is complete without the Winterhaven Festival of Lights.

6 to 10 p.m. every day from

Saturday, Dec. 11 to Sunday, Dec. 26. Based around Christmas Ave. December events at Tucson Museum of Art. Downtown’s Tucson Museum of Art and Historic Block is keeping a busy schedule throughout December, starting with their free first Thursday on Dec. 2, where the public can enjoy music, artmaking, a bar and take a look at what’s to come at the museum. TMA is also hosting two “trunk shows” on Dec. 4 and 12 with artists making and selling their crafts right in the museum. Finally, Sunday, Dec. 12, is Family Day at TMA. There will

be children’s activities, a holiday performance and a special visit from Santa. 140 N. Main Avenue.

TucsonMuseumOfArt.org Downtown ice rink.

Ice skating in Tucson is no longer just a wild fantasy!

Rio Nuevo and the City of Tucson are re-opening their outdoor ice rink downtown from Saturday, Nov. 20, through Sunday, Jan. 9. Tickets can be purchased online and at the Tucson Convention Center ticket office.

Each session will start at a designated time and last for 90 minutes. Skates are included with the ticket price and begin at size 8 for children and run

as large as men’s size 15.

Socks are required, and gloves are highly recommended. 260 S. Church Ave. $17 for adults, $12 for children. tucsonaz.gov/ tucsonholidayice Elf’d. Eastside Tucson’s beloved Gaslight Theatre is getting into the holiday spirit with a parody musical of the Christmas film “Elf.” If you’ve never been to the Gaslight Theatre, here’s what to expect: parodies of classic songs, corny jokes, family friendly fun, endearing costumes and props, and a generally great time. Plus, diner food and drinks to enjoy while you watch the show.

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It’ll have holiday jokes, candy cane colors, fake snow and—just taking a guess here—Santa himself! The show is running most days of the week through the new year. 7010 E. Broadway Blvd. www.thegaslighttheatre.com Tchaikovsky and Carols. The Tucson Symphony Orchestra is celebrating the holidays with a pair of themed events. On Friday, Dec. 10, and Sunday, Dec.

12, they will be performing music from Tchaikovsky, the Russian composer famous for his Nutcracker Suite. Then, on Saturday, Dec. 18, and Sunday, Dec. 19, at Catalina Foothills High School, the Tucson Symphony Orchestra will host a “Messiah, Carols and Songs” performance, featuring the music of Bach, Handel and traditional carols. www.tucsonsymphony. org Jonathan’s Cork Food Drive. Jonathan’s Cork is launching a food drive

for the Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona to give the community plenty of time to contribute. Last year, the drive brought in 2,000 pounds of food and more than $500 in cash donations in just over a month, and they’re looking forward to beating that this year, with an effort that runs all the way through Dec. 22.

Canned and dry goods are welcome, and envelopes for cash donations will be available as well. Items can be dropped off Mondays through Thursdays from 3 to 9 p.m. and Friday and Saturday from 3 to 10 p.m.

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Country-Fried Christmas. Downtown’s Hotel Congress is gathering a whole slew of country western musicians to belt out themed holiday tunes.

The lineup includes SouthWestern Stars, Mamma Coal, Steff Koeppen, Hans Hutchison, Alvin Blaine, Thøger Lund and Les Merrihew. The event will be held outdoors on the Congress plaza (or indoors if it’s too cold!) 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 23.

311 E. Congress St. $15.

Wanderland. One of our favorite holiday events around town, the Tucson Botanical Gardens’ Wanderland (formerly Luminaria Nights) lights up the garden with thousands of lanterns and lights. Take an evening stroll through the plants while enjoying festive holiday music, hundreds of poinsettias, and plenty of colorful arrays. It’s easily one of the most photogenic events in Tucson every holiday season. 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from Dec. 3 through

Jan. 2. 2150 N. Alvernon Way. $15. Tucsonbotanical.org Victorian Christmas at the Lavender Farm. Talk about a pleasant-sounding time! Life Under the Oaks Lavender Farm in Oracle is hosting a unique way to celebrate the holidays. You’re invited to don your best Victorian attire and enjoy a three-course holiday dinner complete with the Scottsdale Dickens Carolers performing traditional holiday songs.

4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 18.

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hiskey del Bac co-founder Stephen Paul admits he started his career making “a lot of bad whiskey.” But perseverance and refining techniques have resulted in one of Tucson’s most beloved and recognizable liquors. This month, Whiskey del Bac celebrated a decade in business—what was once a five-gallon still at home is now a production that brings Sonoran flavors to 20 states.

“From the beginning, our goal was to make something

that was fully from the Sonoran Desert,” Stephen said, who co-founded Whiskey del Bac with his daughter Amanda. “And without sounding too boastful, it resulted in a good whiskey.”

The idea dates back to the Pauls’ furniture company, which worked with mesquite, the scrubby tree found throughout the southwest.

They family often barbecued with scraps of mesquite, and Stephen’s wife Elaine brought up the idea of drying malt over a mesquite fire, as opposed to a peat fire as is common with whiskey.

Stephen experimented with the idea starting in 2007, producing single malt

whiskey infused with the smoky flavors of the Sonoran Desert. In 2011, Amanda suggested making the family production official, and Whiskey del Bac was born.

“Mesquite has a certain mystique to it,” Stephen said.

“It grows wildly and can survive with very little water. It just has this draw to it. So the Sonoran Desert really is part of our ethos. We love where we live… Our climate affects our whiskey’s aging. Not only the high heat, but the radical changes in temperature at night. Also, the minerality in our water affects the flavor.”

According to the com-

pany, they took their name from the ancient term meaning “from the place where the river appears in the sand.” The name was inspired by Tucson’s Mission San Xavier del Bac, named for its proximity to the Santa Cruz River.

Their central whiskey, The Dorado, is a single malt made from 100% barley with notes of tobacco, toffee and chocolate. As they describe, the flavor “gives way to desert campfire embers.”

Since starting, Whiskey del Bac has expanded to a 500-gallon still, and releases three types of whiskey. The company malts their own barley, and ferments, distills Whiskey del Bac co-founders Stephen and Amanda Paul.

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and barrels the drink all under one roof. Originally a father-daughter team, Whiskey del Bac now has a CEO, a head of marketing and a head distiller. They grew to a capacity of 4,200 cases per year, and are now managing 7,000 cases per year, with plans to increase further.

“Organizationally, we’re a better-run business now,” Stephen said. “I did a passable job for the first few years, but it simply grew beyond my managerial abilities.”

For the 10th anniversary, Whiskey del Bac made a special release aged in a Calvados brandy cask. Though

they’ve released this kind of combination before, Stephen says they chose to craft another because “it was just so delicious.” Their anniversary also included collaborations with HUB restaurant, Monsoon Chocolates and Decibel Coffee Works.

While Whiskey del Bac is available in more than a dozen states, Stephen says Arizona remains responsible for 80% of their sales.

The presence remains strong locally, as they collaborate with plenty of Tucson organizations. Multiple Tucson craft breweries even use Whiskey del Bac’s bar-

rels to age their beers in, infusing a hint of that signature smoky flavor.

Looking forward, Stephen says Whiskey del Bac will focus on further expansion to keep up with demand. And, of course, he says they can always improve their product.

“It’s been so heartwarming to see how Tucson has embraced this project,” Stephen said. “We have such gratitude. It’s such an amazing town in terms of community and creativity. It’s almost like this is a project that belongs to Tucson, and we’re just the caretakers.”

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t was bighorn against Bighorn last summer when a wildfire burned more than 100,000 acres of the Catalina Mountains, charring the forest and spreading smoke across the Tucson valley. The Bighorn fire was named after the bighorn sheep that inhabit the mountains. In the months following the fire, the Arizona Game & Fish Department says one of the most frequent questions they received was: how are the bighorn sheep doing?

“They got through the fire OK, as far as we can tell,” AZGFD public information officer Mark Hart said.

“We’re calling the herd stable, which is significant when

you consider the fire and the drought… We saw them maneuvering above, below and around the fire, which is what we’d expect. And there were no known mortalities or entrapped bighorns due to the fire that were overcome by smoke.”

October helicopter surveys of the Catalinas counted 35 bighorn sheep. For calculation purposes, this is estimated to be 50% to 65% of the total sheep population.

Biologists were also encouraged by the sight of a lamb and several yearlings (young sheep over a year old) among the herd.

Prior to the Bighorn Fire, AZGFD counted 75 sheep.

During the fire, wildlife managers and concerned citizens spotted dozens of the sheep moving around the fire in the

Catalinas’ rocky terrain.

The desert bighorn sheep is one of several types of bighorn sheep in North America. Adults can grow up to 300 pounds. According to the National Park Service, because the sheep are sensitive to human intervention, weather and predation, they are sometimes considered an indicator of overall ecological health.

Hart says AZGFD would have conducted a helicopter survey last year were it not for the pandemic. However, the sheep were not always counted by sight. Bighorn sheep were reintroduced to the Catalina Mountains from 2013 to 2016. AZGFD moved the sheep in groups of 30 from mountains near Yuma, as well as Superstition Mountains.

“Historically, they were in

the Catalinas for centuries.

We know that from petroglyphs depicting bighorn sheep, as well as the fossil record. And with the advent of newspapers, we know there was a fair degree of market hunting. But we don’t think hunting caused them to disappear,” Hart said. “No one who’s actually studied bighorns in the Catalinas can point to one thing. We like to think fire suppression efforts over the years allowed habitats to get too dense for bighorns, which need clear lines of sight to evade predators.

And then we had the Bullock and Aspen fires which burned much of the bighorn sheep management area.”

The reintroduced sheep were initially tracked via GPS collars. However, Hart says these collars only transmitted for two to three years.

The herd ranged from 53 to 70, but some were lost due to

mountain lions and pneumonia. AZGFD estimates their population in the Catalinas would have continued growing if not for drought conditions.

“Since the monsoon rains have come in, that has improved their habitat. But we’ll really see how much it’s improved their habitat about five years down the road. We still need monsoons, obviously, but it was very apparent when we were flying the survey how greened up the Catalinas already were,” Hart said. “It’s all about the weather. What the bighorns really like is new growth, and we have new growth on the mountain right now. That affects births and lamb survival. So we think the population only remained stable before the fire because of the drought.”

2021’s active monsoon season—the third rainiest on

record—improved drought conditions throughout Arizona, particularly along the borderlands. As of June 15, the majority of Pima County was categorized as D4, or “exceptional drought,” the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s most severe drought label. During the heavy monsoon, no part of Pima County measured above D1, or moderate drought, with some corners of the county not even reaching drought conditions at all.

Hart says AZGFD may have actually counted more bighorn sheep during their survey if not for all the plant coverage as a result of this summer’s heavy rains.

“We may have had better numbers,” Hart said. “But given everything that has happened, we’re happy we have stable numbers.”

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Multiple javelina attacks reported in Oro Valley Jeff Gardner Tucson Local Media

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ro Valley continually ranks as one of Arizona’s safest cities, but a recent trend may have pet owners on the lookout. Through October and into November, the Oro Valley Police Department received calls about four different javelina encounters, including one incident where a dog died. The encounters occurred throughout Oro Valley, with two near the El Conquistador golf course, one in Sun City, and one near the intersection of Oracle and Magee.

But the common factor is

all involved residents were walking their dogs.

Mark Hart from the Arizona Game and Fish Department says it’s not uncommon for javelinas to target dogs, but what is uncommon is four incidents being reported in a single community all within a month’s time.

“Oro Valley is an unusual community because it is pretty densely populated, but it is so close to the foothills of the Catalinas. And there are washes running through the community, and that’s how they get in there,” Hart said. “People were getting rushed by these javelina, which were reacting instinctively to the presence of dogs.

They can’t distinguish a dog from a coyote, which is a natural foe. They don’t have very keen eyesight, but they do have a keen sense of smell.”

Hart says the Arizona Game and Fish Department is currently trying to account for this increase in encounters. But in the meantime he stresses caution while walking dogs, especially around golf courses, which can be ideal environments for javelinas to gather within urban areas.

“We always tell people, if they’re out walking their dogs and see a javelina, to go the other direction,” Hart said. “Now, we’re not trying to blame the victim,

because these things can happen pretty fast. But we have asked the dog-walking public to avoid those golf course walks for the time being.”

That being said, the Arizona Game and Fish Department maintains that the animals are a greater threat to pets than people.

And that human injuries often result from pet owners attempting to break up fights between dogs and javelina.

It is also safer to avoid walking dogs at night. Although javelinas are active during day and night, they’re simply easier to spot during the day.

The Oro Valley Police Department has also re-

cently received calls from people seeing javelinas during walks and feeling threatened, but without attack. However, OVPD Sgt. Amy Graham says it is difficult for the department to confirm specifics on these encounters, as often it was neighbors, not those directly involved, who made the calls.

“If you have a dog, you need to go the opposite direction. You can use small rocks or yell to try to get them away, but do not go toward them,” Graham said. “If you see them, don’t get any closer, especially if you have a dog. But if you feel it’s being aggressive, call Game and Fish.”

Graham says one ex-

planation for the increase in javelina encounters is 2021’s historic rains. She says javelina thrive when there are more rains, which may have resulted in more javelina being born. In turn, the javelina may be aggressively protective of their children.

“Another thing that may be going on, but we can’t quite get a handle on without the public’s help, is feeding them knowingly or unknowingly,” Hart said.

“This is illegal in Pima County, Pinal and Maricopa. Something as simple as not cleaning up the spilled seed from your bird feeder can be a form of wildlife feeding.”

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old produce and trash can all be lures for roving javelina. But the Arizona Game and Fish Department has also received past reports of individuals knowingly feeding javelina.

“The leading cause of javelina bites in Arizona is feeding, followed by interactions with dogs,” Hart said. “We encourage people to deter them if they’re congregating in their neighborhood by using adverse conditioning like clapping or spraying them with a garden hose.

Anything non-lethal. Because we don’t want them hanging around and getting used to people.”

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Javelina, also known as peccaries, can mistake dogs for coyotes. and four feet long. A group of javelinas average between six and nine members.

“Appreciate them from a distance, but don’t encourage them to hang around,” Hart said.

The Arizona Game and Fish Department’s Tucson office can be reached at (520) 628-5376. The Oro Valley Police Department’s non-emergency line is (520) 229-4900.

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GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Autopilot mode prevents unhelpful stimuli from entering your realm. You get things done efficiently and without incident. Too much of this manner leads to boredom, staleness and an experience of the world as bloodless and sterile. Let in an agent of chaos to shake things up. Just one will be enough.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). To live, as Will Rodgers suggested, “in such a way that you would not be ashamed to sell your parrot to the town gossip” is easy for you on certain days when people don’t challenge, tempt or bore you. But this week brings a variety pack. It will be harder to keep the parrot from having interesting things to say.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). You’ve used your talents to produce excellent work. You know what it’s like to get the high marks and praise. Maybe that’s what makes this week’s task easier for you. You’ll put your talent to use to make someone else look good. They need you, so you’ll deliver. You’ll be subsequently surprised by how this satisfies you.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Last week, you knew “this is for me” or “not for me.”You knew just by looking and deciding; it took two seconds. This week brings a bemusing gift. You could stare at this offering endlessly and still not know. The uncertainty is exhilarating and disconcerting and will set you on a path of research and discovery.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). You can’t pay attention to everything at once. And if you could, the hyperawareness would lead to feeling overwhelmed and paranoid. You’ll perform best when you temper your expectations. Accept that you’ll move your focus between fewer than five things and doing well at one of them is enough. Let the rest go.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Inadequacy makes a person feel alone, yet it’s a quality shared by every person. We cannot be good at everything! We need one another. We are stronger as a tribe. Depend on your fellows and let them lean on you, and this week will go better than it ever could with you as the lone expert.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). You are like a giant frond of seaweed in a kelp forest. So vast is your range, roots at the ocean’s floor and head on the water’s surface, that you can experience life at many depths, temperatures, moods and levels at the same time. With fluidity and resilience, you’ll move to the gentle currents of the week.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Keeping busy is one way to avoid unfinished emotional business and the accompanying feelings, yet when you stick with the uncomfortable feelings, you’ll find that what you’re running from can be quickly dealt with. Striving to be somewhere other than where you are is a robbery of the present moment.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). It’s not always obvious to discern what’s helping the situation from what’s hurting it. Strength training is not always pleasurable, and in fact the work often hurts a little. It’s a less-than-optimum event that will point you toward the crucial information you need -- the thing that saves the day a month from now.

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