Oro Valley will celebrate it’s 50th birthday on April 15, 2024! This season’s Speakers Bureau will focus on discussion on Oro Valleys history from a variety of perspectives.
Save these dates!
January 17 – Local historian Jim Williams will discuss “Fifty Years of Oro Valley.” He recently authored Oro Valley: The First Fifty Years. The book is available at the Pusch House Museum at Steam Pump Ranch on Saturdays from 9 to Noon or on Amazon.
February 5 – Panel discussion on the topic “How has Oro Valley Grown and Changed?” Panelists will include Dick Eggerding, Spencer Elliott and Kathi Cuvelier.
March 11 – Panel discussion: “Three Mayors Discuss Oro Valley’s History.” This will include Mayor Winfield and former mayors Hiremath and Loomis.
April 8 – Panel discussion: “The Birth of Oro Valley 50 Years Ago.” This will include three residents (Fred Roof, Lauren Rhude, and Sidney Felker) who participated in Oro Valley politics and government in the early years.
All events will be at the Oro Valley Library. They start at 200 pm. Events are
free (but donations are appreciated) and open to the public.