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SUMMARY:America's Semiquincentennial
DESCRIPTION:Discover America’s 250-year journey with a historic snapshot of the defining events that formed the nation.
URL:https://ovhistory.org/event/americas-semiquincentennial/2026-01-24/
LOCATION:Pusch House Museum at Steam Pump Ranch\, 10901 N. Oracle Rd.\, Oro Valley\, AZ\, 85737\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibits
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SUMMARY:Nonprofits Helping Nonprofits: OVHS Hosts a School Supply Drive for Gap Ministries
DESCRIPTION:Gap Ministries returns to the Ranch and is requesting supplies for their Career Plus students to help build skills in culinary\, logistics\, or retail\, while also growing in communication\, conflict resolution\, and character development.  They will be at the Pusch House Museum at Steam Pump Ranch on January 17th and 31st\, 2026 requesting your help by donating 3 ring binders\, spiral notebooks\, folders\, pens\, and markers.  Your donations will help our community scholars succeed!
URL:https://ovhistory.org/event/ovhs-hosts-school-supply-drive-for-gap-ministries/
LOCATION:Pusch House Museum at Steam Pump Ranch\, 10901 N. Oracle Rd.\, Oro Valley\, AZ\, 85737\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Involvement
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SUMMARY:America's Semiquincentennial
DESCRIPTION:Discover America’s 250-year journey with a historic snapshot of the defining events that formed the nation.
URL:https://ovhistory.org/event/americas-semiquincentennial/2026-01-17/
LOCATION:Pusch House Museum at Steam Pump Ranch\, 10901 N. Oracle Rd.\, Oro Valley\, AZ\, 85737\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibits
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260313T213324Z
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SUMMARY:Guided Nature Walk at Steam Pump Ranch: 2nd Tour @ 10:30 am
DESCRIPTION:Join us on a 60-minute gentle walk around the grounds of Steam Pump Ranch where our naturalist\, Paul Canez\, shares interesting and fascinating facts/stories about our unique desert environment. Learn specifically about the unique vegetation of the Sonoran Desert\, which will include a tour of the Heritage Garden\, where you will learn about the plants being grown that have sustained native peoples for thousands of years. Visit a re-created pit house and explore the many means they used to produce and store food while understanding how they lived\, thrived\, and survived in our amazing desert.
URL:https://ovhistory.org/event/guided-nature-walk-at-steam-pump-ranch-2nd-tour-1030-am-2/2026-01-10/
LOCATION:Pusch House Museum at Steam Pump Ranch\, 10901 N. Oracle Rd.\, Oro Valley\, AZ\, 85737\, United States
CATEGORIES:Walking Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260110T091500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260110T101500
DTSTAMP:20260417T080247
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260313T213156Z
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SUMMARY:Guided Nature Walk at Steam Pump Ranch: 1st Tour @ 9:15 am
DESCRIPTION:Join us on a 60-minute gentle walk around the grounds of Steam Pump Ranch where our naturalist\, Paul Canez\, shares interesting and fascinating facts/stories about our unique desert environment. Learn specifically about the unique vegetation of the Sonoran Desert\, which will include a tour of the Heritage Garden\, where you will learn about the plants being grown that have sustained native peoples for thousands of years. Visit a re-created pit house and explore the many means they used to produce and store food while understanding how they lived\, thrived\, and survived in our amazing desert.
URL:https://ovhistory.org/event/guided-nature-walk-at-steam-pump-ranch-first-tour-915-am/2026-01-10/
LOCATION:Pusch House Museum at Steam Pump Ranch\, 10901 N. Oracle Rd.\, Oro Valley\, AZ\, 85737\, United States
CATEGORIES:Walking Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260110T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260110T120000
DTSTAMP:20260417T080247
CREATED:20251125T193213Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251125T193213Z
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SUMMARY:America's Semiquincentennial
DESCRIPTION:Discover America’s 250-year journey with a historic snapshot of the defining events that formed the nation.
URL:https://ovhistory.org/event/americas-semiquincentennial/2026-01-10/
LOCATION:Pusch House Museum at Steam Pump Ranch\, 10901 N. Oracle Rd.\, Oro Valley\, AZ\, 85737\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibits
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ovhistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Story-of-America-Blue-Book-scaled.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260110T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260110T120000
DTSTAMP:20260417T080247
CREATED:20250903T014945Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251231T180127Z
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SUMMARY:Nonprofits Helping Nonprofits: OVHS Hosts a School Supply Drive for Treasures 4 Teachers
DESCRIPTION:Join the Oro Valley Historical Society (OVHS) in supporting our community! We’re partnering with Treasures 4 Teachers to host a school supply drive on Saturday\, January 10\, 2026\, at the Pusch House Museum at Steam Pump Ranch. \nAs the second semester begins\, teachers often run short on classroom essentials. You can help by donating any of the following items: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRubber bands\nPacks of construction paper\nPink erasers\nGlue (any kind)\nDry erase markers\nCraft feathers\nSandpaper\nWhite out\nPencil sharpeners\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n  \nYour contribution will make a real difference for teachers and students in our community. Thank you for helping us support education in Oro Valley! \n 
URL:https://ovhistory.org/event/nonprofits-helping-nonprofits-ovhs-hosts-a-school-supply-drive-for-treasures-for-teachers/
LOCATION:Pusch House Museum at Steam Pump Ranch\, 10901 N. Oracle Rd.\, Oro Valley\, AZ\, 85737\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Involvement
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ORGANIZER;CN="Treasures 4 Teachers":MAILTO:Store@T4Teachers.org
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CREATED:20251028T203059Z
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SUMMARY:The Holidays Include Everyone!
DESCRIPTION:Discover holiday traditions from many cultures at the Pusch House Museum at Steam Pump Ranch.
URL:https://ovhistory.org/event/the-holidays-include-everyone-3/
LOCATION:Pusch House Museum at Steam Pump Ranch\, 10901 N. Oracle Rd.\, Oro Valley\, AZ\, 85737\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibits
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251220T090000
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DTSTAMP:20260417T080247
CREATED:20251028T202936Z
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SUMMARY:The Holidays Include Everyone!
DESCRIPTION:Discover holiday traditions from many cultures at the Pusch House Museum at Steam Pump Ranch.
URL:https://ovhistory.org/event/the-holidays-include-everyone-2/2025-12-20/
LOCATION:Pusch House Museum at Steam Pump Ranch\, 10901 N. Oracle Rd.\, Oro Valley\, AZ\, 85737\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibits
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251213T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251213T113000
DTSTAMP:20260417T080247
CREATED:20250901T162015Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260313T213324Z
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SUMMARY:Guided Nature Walk at Steam Pump Ranch: 2nd Tour @ 10:30 am
DESCRIPTION:Join us on a 60-minute gentle walk around the grounds of Steam Pump Ranch where our naturalist\, Paul Canez\, shares interesting and fascinating facts/stories about our unique desert environment. Learn specifically about the unique vegetation of the Sonoran Desert\, which will include a tour of the Heritage Garden\, where you will learn about the plants being grown that have sustained native peoples for thousands of years. Visit a re-created pit house and explore the many means they used to produce and store food while understanding how they lived\, thrived\, and survived in our amazing desert.
URL:https://ovhistory.org/event/guided-nature-walk-at-steam-pump-ranch-2nd-tour-1030-am-2/2025-12-13/
LOCATION:Pusch House Museum at Steam Pump Ranch\, 10901 N. Oracle Rd.\, Oro Valley\, AZ\, 85737\, United States
CATEGORIES:Walking Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251213T091500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251213T101500
DTSTAMP:20260417T080247
CREATED:20250829T211927Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260313T213156Z
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SUMMARY:Guided Nature Walk at Steam Pump Ranch: 1st Tour @ 9:15 am
DESCRIPTION:Join us on a 60-minute gentle walk around the grounds of Steam Pump Ranch where our naturalist\, Paul Canez\, shares interesting and fascinating facts/stories about our unique desert environment. Learn specifically about the unique vegetation of the Sonoran Desert\, which will include a tour of the Heritage Garden\, where you will learn about the plants being grown that have sustained native peoples for thousands of years. Visit a re-created pit house and explore the many means they used to produce and store food while understanding how they lived\, thrived\, and survived in our amazing desert.
URL:https://ovhistory.org/event/guided-nature-walk-at-steam-pump-ranch-first-tour-915-am/2025-12-13/
LOCATION:Pusch House Museum at Steam Pump Ranch\, 10901 N. Oracle Rd.\, Oro Valley\, AZ\, 85737\, United States
CATEGORIES:Walking Tours
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ovhistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Saguaro-Cactus-in-the-Sunset-Paul-Canez-scaled.jpeg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251213T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251213T120000
DTSTAMP:20260417T080247
CREATED:20251028T202936Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251028T202936Z
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SUMMARY:The Holidays Include Everyone!
DESCRIPTION:Discover holiday traditions from many cultures at the Pusch House Museum at Steam Pump Ranch.
URL:https://ovhistory.org/event/the-holidays-include-everyone-2/2025-12-13/
LOCATION:Pusch House Museum at Steam Pump Ranch\, 10901 N. Oracle Rd.\, Oro Valley\, AZ\, 85737\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibits
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ovhistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Christmas-Train-scaled.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251206T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251206T120000
DTSTAMP:20260417T080247
CREATED:20251123T202257Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251123T202257Z
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SUMMARY:Nonprofits Helping Nonprofits: OVHS Hosts a Toy Drive for Gap Ministries
DESCRIPTION:Join the Oro Valley Historical Society (OVHS) in supporting our community! We’re partnering with Gap Ministries by toy drive on December 6th at the Pusch House Museum at Steam Pump Ranch. \nyou can help by donating any of these needed items:\n\n\n\n\n\nToys for Foster Kids:  New and unwrapped\, please.\n\n\n\n\n\nDolls\, Books\, Lego® Sets\, Ear Pods\, Craft Kits\, Sports Balls\, Games\, RC Cars\, Makeup Sets & Mirrors\, Fidget Toys\, Trains\, and More!
URL:https://ovhistory.org/event/nonprofits-helping-nonprofits-ovhs-hosts-a-toy-drive-for-gap-ministries/
LOCATION:Pusch House Museum at Steam Pump Ranch\, 10901 N. Oracle Rd.\, Oro Valley\, AZ\, 85737\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Involvement
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ORGANIZER;CN="Gap Ministries":MAILTO:info@gapmin.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251206T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251206T120000
DTSTAMP:20260417T080247
CREATED:20251028T202936Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251028T202936Z
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SUMMARY:The Holidays Include Everyone!
DESCRIPTION:Discover holiday traditions from many cultures at the Pusch House Museum at Steam Pump Ranch.
URL:https://ovhistory.org/event/the-holidays-include-everyone-2/2025-12-06/
LOCATION:Pusch House Museum at Steam Pump Ranch\, 10901 N. Oracle Rd.\, Oro Valley\, AZ\, 85737\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibits
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ovhistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Christmas-Train-scaled.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251206T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251206T120000
DTSTAMP:20260417T080247
CREATED:20251024T175339Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251125T165343Z
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SUMMARY:Nonprofits Helping Nonprofits: OVHS Hosts a Snack Drive for Edge High School Sponsored by Rotary Club of OV
DESCRIPTION:🎓 Give the Gift of Education This Holiday Season\nEvery Tucson student deserves the chance to earn a high school diploma — and Edge High School\, a nonprofit public charter school\, is dedicated to making that happen. \nEdge provides an alternative-to-traditional education for youth who have dropped out or are at risk of dropping out of the public school system. Along with academics\, Edge offers personalized counseling and support to help students succeed and graduate. \nThe Rotary Club of Oro Valley proudly supports Edge students with funds and resources for school supplies\, tutoring\, field trips\, and vocational counseling. \nJoin Us at Steam Pump Ranch!\nSaturday\, December 6 • 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM📍 Pusch House Museum\, 10901 N. Oracle Road \nStop by and meet members of the Rotary Club of Oro Valley and Edge High School students!When you make a tax-deductible donation toward filling a holiday stocking of needed supplies for each Edge student\, you’ll receive a holiday card and candy cane as a token of thanks. \nTo support students during the school day\, we are requesting snack donations such as: \n\n\n\n\n\n🍊 tangerines\ngranola bars\n🥨 assorted single-serve chip bags\nand Haribo Gold Gummi Bears\n\n\n\n\n\nAnd while you’re there\, visit the Pusch House Museum\, operated by the Oro Valley Historical Society\, to explore the rich history of our community! \nYour generosity helps Edge students stay on track — and shows them their community cares. \n💡 Did You Know?\nEdge High School Northwest is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and is eligible for the Arizona Public School Tax Credit (CTDS#: 108653005). \nThis special event is made possible by the Oro Valley Historical Society.
URL:https://ovhistory.org/event/nonprofits-helping-nonprofits-ovhs-hosts-a-snack-drive-edge-high-school-sponsored-by-rotary-club-of-ov/
LOCATION:Pusch House Museum at Steam Pump Ranch\, 10901 N. Oracle Rd.\, Oro Valley\, AZ\, 85737\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Involvement
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251122T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251122T120000
DTSTAMP:20260417T080247
CREATED:20251028T202735Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251028T202932Z
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SUMMARY:The Holidays Include Everyone!
DESCRIPTION:Discover holiday traditions from many cultures at the Pusch House Museum at Steam Pump Ranch.
URL:https://ovhistory.org/event/the-holidays-include-everyone/
LOCATION:Pusch House Museum at Steam Pump Ranch\, 10901 N. Oracle Rd.\, Oro Valley\, AZ\, 85737\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibits
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ovhistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Christmas-Train-scaled.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251122T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251122T120000
DTSTAMP:20260417T080247
CREATED:20251017T215507Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251017T233014Z
UID:10000522-1763802000-1763812800@ovhistory.org
SUMMARY:Nonprofits Helping Nonprofits: OVHS Hosts a Pasta Drive & a Toy Drive for Gap Ministries
DESCRIPTION:Join the Oro Valley Historical Society (OVHS) in supporting our community! We’re partnering with Gap Ministries by hosting a pasta drive AND a toy drive every Saturday in November at the Pusch House Museum at Steam Pump Ranch. \nyou can help by donating any of these needed items:\n\n\n\n\n\nPasta (all types) & Pasta Sauce (glass jars are okay!)\nToys for Foster Kids:  New and unwrapped\, please.\n\n\n\n\n\nDolls\, Books\, Lego® Sets\, Ear Pods\, Craft Kits\, Sports Balls\, Games\, RC Cars\, Makeup Sets & Mirrors\, Fidget Toys\, Trains\, and More!
URL:https://ovhistory.org/event/nonprofits-helping-nonprofits-ovhs-hosts-a-pasta-drive-a-toy-drive-for-gap-ministries/2025-11-22/
LOCATION:Pusch House Museum at Steam Pump Ranch\, 10901 N. Oracle Rd.\, Oro Valley\, AZ\, 85737\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Involvement
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ORGANIZER;CN="Gap Ministries":MAILTO:info@gapmin.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251115T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251115T120000
DTSTAMP:20260417T080247
CREATED:20251017T215507Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251017T233014Z
UID:10000521-1763197200-1763208000@ovhistory.org
SUMMARY:Nonprofits Helping Nonprofits: OVHS Hosts a Pasta Drive & a Toy Drive for Gap Ministries
DESCRIPTION:Join the Oro Valley Historical Society (OVHS) in supporting our community! We’re partnering with Gap Ministries by hosting a pasta drive AND a toy drive every Saturday in November at the Pusch House Museum at Steam Pump Ranch. \nyou can help by donating any of these needed items:\n\n\n\n\n\nPasta (all types) & Pasta Sauce (glass jars are okay!)\nToys for Foster Kids:  New and unwrapped\, please.\n\n\n\n\n\nDolls\, Books\, Lego® Sets\, Ear Pods\, Craft Kits\, Sports Balls\, Games\, RC Cars\, Makeup Sets & Mirrors\, Fidget Toys\, Trains\, and More!
URL:https://ovhistory.org/event/nonprofits-helping-nonprofits-ovhs-hosts-a-pasta-drive-a-toy-drive-for-gap-ministries/2025-11-15/
LOCATION:Pusch House Museum at Steam Pump Ranch\, 10901 N. Oracle Rd.\, Oro Valley\, AZ\, 85737\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Involvement
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ovhistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Gap-Ministries-Holiday-Collection-Drive-Flyer-November-2025.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Gap Ministries":MAILTO:info@gapmin.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251115T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251115T120000
DTSTAMP:20260417T080247
CREATED:20251007T200532Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251028T200440Z
UID:10000518-1763197200-1763208000@ovhistory.org
SUMMARY:Museum Exhibit: The Society Begins!
DESCRIPTION:Oro Valley Historical Society’s History 2005- 2025 along with Jim Kriegh’s Meteorite Collection!\nJoin us at the Pusch House Museum as the Oro Valley Historical Society honors two decades of dedicated volunteers who have brought Steam Pump Ranch—the Heart of Oro Valley—to life. Discover stories\, tours\, and programs that keep Oro Valley history alive for residents\, visitors\, and future generations. \nTwink Monrad and Jim Kriegh Examining Meteorites \nA Sample of Jim Kriegh’s Meteorites Displayed at the Pusch House Museum \nYou’ll also discover a special feature highlighting Oro Valley Town founder Jim Kriegh’s fascinating space rock collection—meteorites! \nCheck out The Beginning: Oro Valley Historical Society by Pat Spoerl — one of the founders of OVHS.
URL:https://ovhistory.org/event/museum-exhibit-the-society-begins/2025-11-15/
LOCATION:Pusch House Museum at Steam Pump Ranch\, 10901 N. Oracle Rd.\, Oro Valley\, AZ\, 85737\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibits
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251108T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251108T113000
DTSTAMP:20260417T080247
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SUMMARY:Guided Nature Walk at Steam Pump Ranch: 2nd Tour @ 10:30 am
DESCRIPTION:Join us on a 60-minute gentle walk around the grounds of Steam Pump Ranch where our naturalist\, Paul Canez\, shares interesting and fascinating facts/stories about our unique desert environment. Learn specifically about the unique vegetation of the Sonoran Desert\, which will include a tour of the Heritage Garden\, where you will learn about the plants being grown that have sustained native peoples for thousands of years. Visit a re-created pit house and explore the many means they used to produce and store food while understanding how they lived\, thrived\, and survived in our amazing desert.
URL:https://ovhistory.org/event/guided-nature-walk-at-steam-pump-ranch-2nd-tour-1030-am-2/2025-11-08/
LOCATION:Pusch House Museum at Steam Pump Ranch\, 10901 N. Oracle Rd.\, Oro Valley\, AZ\, 85737\, United States
CATEGORIES:Walking Tours
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ovhistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Saguaro-Cactus-in-the-Sunset-Paul-Canez-scaled.jpeg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251108T091500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251108T101500
DTSTAMP:20260417T080247
CREATED:20250829T211927Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260313T213156Z
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SUMMARY:Guided Nature Walk at Steam Pump Ranch: 1st Tour @ 9:15 am
DESCRIPTION:Join us on a 60-minute gentle walk around the grounds of Steam Pump Ranch where our naturalist\, Paul Canez\, shares interesting and fascinating facts/stories about our unique desert environment. Learn specifically about the unique vegetation of the Sonoran Desert\, which will include a tour of the Heritage Garden\, where you will learn about the plants being grown that have sustained native peoples for thousands of years. Visit a re-created pit house and explore the many means they used to produce and store food while understanding how they lived\, thrived\, and survived in our amazing desert.
URL:https://ovhistory.org/event/guided-nature-walk-at-steam-pump-ranch-first-tour-915-am/2025-11-08/
LOCATION:Pusch House Museum at Steam Pump Ranch\, 10901 N. Oracle Rd.\, Oro Valley\, AZ\, 85737\, United States
CATEGORIES:Walking Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251108T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251108T120000
DTSTAMP:20260417T080247
CREATED:20251017T215507Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251017T233014Z
UID:10000520-1762592400-1762603200@ovhistory.org
SUMMARY:Nonprofits Helping Nonprofits: OVHS Hosts a Pasta Drive & a Toy Drive for Gap Ministries
DESCRIPTION:Join the Oro Valley Historical Society (OVHS) in supporting our community! We’re partnering with Gap Ministries by hosting a pasta drive AND a toy drive every Saturday in November at the Pusch House Museum at Steam Pump Ranch. \nyou can help by donating any of these needed items:\n\n\n\n\n\nPasta (all types) & Pasta Sauce (glass jars are okay!)\nToys for Foster Kids:  New and unwrapped\, please.\n\n\n\n\n\nDolls\, Books\, Lego® Sets\, Ear Pods\, Craft Kits\, Sports Balls\, Games\, RC Cars\, Makeup Sets & Mirrors\, Fidget Toys\, Trains\, and More!
URL:https://ovhistory.org/event/nonprofits-helping-nonprofits-ovhs-hosts-a-pasta-drive-a-toy-drive-for-gap-ministries/2025-11-08/
LOCATION:Pusch House Museum at Steam Pump Ranch\, 10901 N. Oracle Rd.\, Oro Valley\, AZ\, 85737\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Involvement
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ORGANIZER;CN="Gap Ministries":MAILTO:info@gapmin.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251108T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251108T120000
DTSTAMP:20260417T080247
CREATED:20251007T200532Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251028T200440Z
UID:10000517-1762592400-1762603200@ovhistory.org
SUMMARY:Museum Exhibit: The Society Begins!
DESCRIPTION:Oro Valley Historical Society’s History 2005- 2025 along with Jim Kriegh’s Meteorite Collection!\nJoin us at the Pusch House Museum as the Oro Valley Historical Society honors two decades of dedicated volunteers who have brought Steam Pump Ranch—the Heart of Oro Valley—to life. Discover stories\, tours\, and programs that keep Oro Valley history alive for residents\, visitors\, and future generations. \nTwink Monrad and Jim Kriegh Examining Meteorites \nA Sample of Jim Kriegh’s Meteorites Displayed at the Pusch House Museum \nYou’ll also discover a special feature highlighting Oro Valley Town founder Jim Kriegh’s fascinating space rock collection—meteorites! \nCheck out The Beginning: Oro Valley Historical Society by Pat Spoerl — one of the founders of OVHS.
URL:https://ovhistory.org/event/museum-exhibit-the-society-begins/2025-11-08/
LOCATION:Pusch House Museum at Steam Pump Ranch\, 10901 N. Oracle Rd.\, Oro Valley\, AZ\, 85737\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibits
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251108T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251108T120000
DTSTAMP:20260417T080247
CREATED:20251002T205546Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251014T151718Z
UID:10000500-1762592400-1762603200@ovhistory.org
SUMMARY:Nonprofits Helping Nonprofits: OVHS Hosts an Electronics Drive for We Care Tucson
DESCRIPTION:💻  Give Your Old Tech a New Life — and Change a Life!\n\n✅ What We Accept:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nComputers & laptops\nTablets & cell phones\nOther small electronics\n(Sorry\, no appliances or furniture.)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n🔒 Safe & Secure\n\n\n\n\n\nAll devices are securely wiped of personal information\nCertificate of destruction available upon request\nRefurbished or repurposed to benefit the Tucson community\n\n\n\n\n\n\n🌟 By Donating You…\n\n\n\n\n\nSupport digital equity and inclusion in Tucson\nHelp more people gain access to the technology they need\nKeep electronics out of landfills\n\n\n\n\n\n📸 Snap a Selfie with Pickleman! \nCan you find the REAL Pickleman? \nWhen you drop off your used electronics for recycling\, look for the Pickleman cutout—he’s popping up all around Oro Valley to promote the upcoming Pickle-icious Jingle Jam Pickleball Tournament this December! \nWho knows? You might even meet the real Pickelman while you’re there!
URL:https://ovhistory.org/event/nonprofits-helping-nonprofits-ovhs-hosts-an-electronics-drive-for-we-care-tucson/2025-11-08/
LOCATION:Pusch House Museum at Steam Pump Ranch\, 10901 N. Oracle Rd.\, Oro Valley\, AZ\, 85737\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Involvement
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ORGANIZER;CN="We Care Tucson":MAILTO:https://www.wecaretucson.org/contact-us
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251101T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251101T120000
DTSTAMP:20260417T080247
CREATED:20251017T215507Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251017T233014Z
UID:10000519-1761987600-1761998400@ovhistory.org
SUMMARY:Nonprofits Helping Nonprofits: OVHS Hosts a Pasta Drive & a Toy Drive for Gap Ministries
DESCRIPTION:Join the Oro Valley Historical Society (OVHS) in supporting our community! We’re partnering with Gap Ministries by hosting a pasta drive AND a toy drive every Saturday in November at the Pusch House Museum at Steam Pump Ranch. \nyou can help by donating any of these needed items:\n\n\n\n\n\nPasta (all types) & Pasta Sauce (glass jars are okay!)\nToys for Foster Kids:  New and unwrapped\, please.\n\n\n\n\n\nDolls\, Books\, Lego® Sets\, Ear Pods\, Craft Kits\, Sports Balls\, Games\, RC Cars\, Makeup Sets & Mirrors\, Fidget Toys\, Trains\, and More!
URL:https://ovhistory.org/event/nonprofits-helping-nonprofits-ovhs-hosts-a-pasta-drive-a-toy-drive-for-gap-ministries/2025-11-01/
LOCATION:Pusch House Museum at Steam Pump Ranch\, 10901 N. Oracle Rd.\, Oro Valley\, AZ\, 85737\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Involvement
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ovhistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Gap-Ministries-Holiday-Collection-Drive-Flyer-November-2025.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Gap Ministries":MAILTO:info@gapmin.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251101T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251101T120000
DTSTAMP:20260417T080247
CREATED:20251007T200532Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251028T200440Z
UID:10000516-1761987600-1761998400@ovhistory.org
SUMMARY:Museum Exhibit: The Society Begins!
DESCRIPTION:Oro Valley Historical Society’s History 2005- 2025 along with Jim Kriegh’s Meteorite Collection!\nJoin us at the Pusch House Museum as the Oro Valley Historical Society honors two decades of dedicated volunteers who have brought Steam Pump Ranch—the Heart of Oro Valley—to life. Discover stories\, tours\, and programs that keep Oro Valley history alive for residents\, visitors\, and future generations. \nTwink Monrad and Jim Kriegh Examining Meteorites \nA Sample of Jim Kriegh’s Meteorites Displayed at the Pusch House Museum \nYou’ll also discover a special feature highlighting Oro Valley Town founder Jim Kriegh’s fascinating space rock collection—meteorites! \nCheck out The Beginning: Oro Valley Historical Society by Pat Spoerl — one of the founders of OVHS.
URL:https://ovhistory.org/event/museum-exhibit-the-society-begins/2025-11-01/
LOCATION:Pusch House Museum at Steam Pump Ranch\, 10901 N. Oracle Rd.\, Oro Valley\, AZ\, 85737\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibits
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ovhistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/First-OVHS-Booth-at-the-Oro-Valley-Arts-in-the-Park-with-Pat-Spoerl-Jim-Kriegh-and-Dick-Eggerding-October-2005.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251101T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251101T120000
DTSTAMP:20260417T080247
CREATED:20251002T205546Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251014T151718Z
UID:10000492-1761987600-1761998400@ovhistory.org
SUMMARY:Nonprofits Helping Nonprofits: OVHS Hosts an Electronics Drive for We Care Tucson
DESCRIPTION:💻  Give Your Old Tech a New Life — and Change a Life!\n\n✅ What We Accept:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nComputers & laptops\nTablets & cell phones\nOther small electronics\n(Sorry\, no appliances or furniture.)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n🔒 Safe & Secure\n\n\n\n\n\nAll devices are securely wiped of personal information\nCertificate of destruction available upon request\nRefurbished or repurposed to benefit the Tucson community\n\n\n\n\n\n\n🌟 By Donating You…\n\n\n\n\n\nSupport digital equity and inclusion in Tucson\nHelp more people gain access to the technology they need\nKeep electronics out of landfills\n\n\n\n\n\n📸 Snap a Selfie with Pickleman! \nCan you find the REAL Pickleman? \nWhen you drop off your used electronics for recycling\, look for the Pickleman cutout—he’s popping up all around Oro Valley to promote the upcoming Pickle-icious Jingle Jam Pickleball Tournament this December! \nWho knows? You might even meet the real Pickelman while you’re there!
URL:https://ovhistory.org/event/nonprofits-helping-nonprofits-ovhs-hosts-an-electronics-drive-for-we-care-tucson/2025-11-01/
LOCATION:Pusch House Museum at Steam Pump Ranch\, 10901 N. Oracle Rd.\, Oro Valley\, AZ\, 85737\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Involvement
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ovhistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/We-Care-Tucson-logo.png
ORGANIZER;CN="We Care Tucson":MAILTO:https://www.wecaretucson.org/contact-us
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251101T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251101T120000
DTSTAMP:20260417T080247
CREATED:20250805T174609Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251029T182507Z
UID:10000453-1761987600-1761998400@ovhistory.org
SUMMARY:Nonprofits Helping Nonprofits: OVHS Hosts a Food Drive for Sol Dog Lodge Benefiting Marana Food Bank
DESCRIPTION:Sol Dog Lodge November 2025 Pet Food Donation Drive \nPet Food Drive Hosted by Sol Dog Lodge \nJoin the Oro Valley Historical Society (OVHS) in supporting our community! We’re partnering with Sol Dog Lodge to host a one-day pet food drive on Saturday\, November 1st at the Pusch House Museum at Steam Pump Ranch.  This benefits the Marana Food Bank. \nWhat to Donate: \n\nAny pet food donations:  Canned or Dry Kibble\,\n\nOpened bags are fine!  \n\n\n\n 
URL:https://ovhistory.org/event/nonprofits-helping-nonprofits-ovhs-hosts-a-food-drive-for-sol-dog-lodge/
LOCATION:Pusch House Museum at Steam Pump Ranch\, 10901 N. Oracle Rd.\, Oro Valley\, AZ\, 85737\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Involvement
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sol Dog Lodge":MAILTO:SolDogTeam@soldoglodge.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251025T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251025T120000
DTSTAMP:20260417T080247
CREATED:20251007T200532Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251028T200440Z
UID:10000515-1761382800-1761393600@ovhistory.org
SUMMARY:Museum Exhibit: The Society Begins!
DESCRIPTION:Oro Valley Historical Society’s History 2005- 2025 along with Jim Kriegh’s Meteorite Collection!\nJoin us at the Pusch House Museum as the Oro Valley Historical Society honors two decades of dedicated volunteers who have brought Steam Pump Ranch—the Heart of Oro Valley—to life. Discover stories\, tours\, and programs that keep Oro Valley history alive for residents\, visitors\, and future generations. \nTwink Monrad and Jim Kriegh Examining Meteorites \nA Sample of Jim Kriegh’s Meteorites Displayed at the Pusch House Museum \nYou’ll also discover a special feature highlighting Oro Valley Town founder Jim Kriegh’s fascinating space rock collection—meteorites! \nCheck out The Beginning: Oro Valley Historical Society by Pat Spoerl — one of the founders of OVHS.
URL:https://ovhistory.org/event/museum-exhibit-the-society-begins/2025-10-25/
LOCATION:Pusch House Museum at Steam Pump Ranch\, 10901 N. Oracle Rd.\, Oro Valley\, AZ\, 85737\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibits
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ovhistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/First-OVHS-Booth-at-the-Oro-Valley-Arts-in-the-Park-with-Pat-Spoerl-Jim-Kriegh-and-Dick-Eggerding-October-2005.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251025T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251025T120000
DTSTAMP:20260417T080247
CREATED:20251001T191006Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251002T205703Z
UID:10000499-1761382800-1761393600@ovhistory.org
SUMMARY:Nonprofits Helping Nonprofits: OVHS Hosts a Clothing Drive for Gap Ministries
DESCRIPTION:Join the Oro Valley Historical Society (OVHS) in supporting our community! We’re partnering with Gap Ministries by hosting a clothing drive every Saturday for four weeks at the Pusch House Museum at Steam Pump Ranch. Every Saturday in October!! \nUrgent Need: Boys’ and girls’ pants and shorts (sizes 6–16)\, new or gently used.  Please focus on these specific items.
URL:https://ovhistory.org/event/nonprofits-helping-nonprofits-ovhs-hosts-a-clothing-drive-for-gap-ministries-2/2025-10-25/
LOCATION:Pusch House Museum at Steam Pump Ranch\, 10901 N. Oracle Rd.\, Oro Valley\, AZ\, 85737\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Involvement
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ovhistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Gap-Ministries-Clothing-Drive-Flyer-October-2025.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Gap Ministries":MAILTO:info@gapmin.com
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