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A Day to Remember in Sonoita

For most of us, Memorial Day 2012 Sonoita marks the beginning of a season of summer fun. But don’t let the real meaning of the holiday get lost amidst the barbecues and beach...

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AmericanTowns Heroes: Willow Rosenthal Helps City Slickers Become Urban Farmers

This local hero turned empty lots into blooming plots to help revitalize a community and created a model that city officials hope will be duplicated nationally. When Willow...

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Mariachi Festival

Spice up your spring with the Annual Mariachi Festival. Enjoy a wide variety of Southern Arizona Mariachi bands on stage. Authentic Mexican food, Hot dogs, Hamburgers, Cotton...

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Easter Hunt and Picnic

Easter Egg Hunt The Easter Egg Hunt is for children 12 and under (older children can do the Farm Scavenger Hunt). Don't forget your basket (we will have extras for sale at...

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Green Valley AZ February 2012 Real Estate Statistics

Green Valley AZ February 2012 Real Estate Statistics Sunday, March 11, 2012 by Judi Monday, Your Green Valley AZ Expert ShareThis ...

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Artist Reception For Louisa Mcelwain

from:Karin Newby Gallery

The public is offered a special invitation to welcome and join Louisa McElwain, one of the top painters in Southwestern art today. A "Meet the Artist"...

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K Newby Gallery and Sculpture Garden 'New Visions' Group Show and Grand Opening Celebration

from:Karin Newby Gallery

K. Newby Gallery and Sculpture Garden announces the opening of its beautiful new building and garden at 15 Tubac Road. The 23 year-old gallery will celebrate its new location on...

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Start your Search for Volunteer Opportunities in Sonoita, Arizona with AmericanTowns Sonoita Volunteer Guide!

On behalf of non-profit groups and organizers all over Santa Cruz County, AmericanTowns would like to invite all of you to join in on making a difference. Seize today and...

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AmericanTowns PR Tool: Getting publicity for your Sonoita organization has never been easier

If your nonprofit group in Sonoita is looking to let the community know about an upcoming event, activity or initiative, our PR Tool is here to help! Here's how it works: when you...

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Weekend Activities in and around Sonoita

Give yourself a Time Out this week and treat your­self to a day out on­ ­the town. Whether you're in the mood to do some shopping, house hunting, catch a movie or just enjoy...

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Eat Local! Great Resources in the Sonoita area

What’s one small change that 1) significantly improves your health 2) helps the environment 3) boosts Arizona’s economy and 4) helps you win the lottery (OK, so we made that...

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Winning the Real Estate Game in Sonoita in a Tough Market

Purchasing a home in Arizona  is one of the best investments you can make; but like so much else in life, timing is everything. Recent...

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An Invitation to our Sonoita Community: BLOG ON!

Since this site is all about Sonoita, we’d like to get the unique perspectives of local bloggers. If you’ve been blogging, great – send your name, email and a link to your...

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AmericanTowns Heroes: Brandon Rohlwing Helps Teens Get Through Tough Times

Brandon Rohlwing was feeling pretty low when he stumbled upon the website ReachOut offering support to anyone questioning the meaning in life. The information he found helped give...

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Cut your own Christmas Tree from tree farms in Arizona

Pining for the perfect tree? Find one that’s right for your home at a Arizona Christmas tree farm. Remember, not all farmers allow guests to cut their own, so be sure to call...

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Phoenix ZooLights Is Making Spirits Merry & Bright

Holiday Celebrations In Arizona Take a walk on the wild side through the Phoenix Zoo that has been transformed into Wildlife In Wild Lights.   This magical event...

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Arizona Celebration of Lights

from:Judi Monday Realtor

Holiday Celebrations In Arizona Arizona Celebration of Lights in Phoenix, AZ is the area's largest Christmas light...

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Las Noches de las Luminarias At The Desert Botanical Garden In Phoenix Arizona

from:Judi Monday Realtor

Each year during the holiday season the Desert Botanical Garden in Phoenix, AZ shines brightly with  thousands of luminarias lining the paths of this extraordinary desert...

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Christmas Tree Permits Available NOW In Arizona

from:Judi Monday Realtor

Holiday Celebrations In Arizona A cherished tradition that I shared with my family was bundling up in hats, gloves and coats and heading out to...

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Luminaria Nights In Tubac Arizona

from:Judi Monday Realtor

Holiday Celebrations In Arizona Luminaria Nights In Tubac Arizona A unique holiday experience you don't want to miss is Tubac,...

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AmericanTowns Heroes: Donna Bailey Believes in her Students

Teaching is touted as being one of the most rewarding jobs in the world. Granted, it's not usually a high-paying job, but the satisfaction of having inspired a student to reach...

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K Newby Gallery and Sculpture Garden Moves To Beautiful New Building

from:Karin Newby Gallery

K. Newby Gallery and Sculpture Garden announces the opening of its beautiful new building and garden at 15 Tubac Road. The 23 year-old gallery will officially open to visitors at...

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Sonoita Farmers Markets - Find local organic farmers market around the Sonoita area

Sonoita AZ Farmers Markets - Find local organic farmers markets around the Sonoita area. We have the complete listings to help you find the best markets and organic produce...

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Sonoita Thanksgiving 2011 - Thanksgiving Events, Volunteer Opportunities and more!

With Thanksgiving around the corner and preparations to be made, you might have a lot on your plate. That’s why AmericanTowns has put together resources for Thanksgiving...

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The Power of a Single Vote - Sonoita Election Information and Polling Places

Presidential elections tend to get most of the attention, but there are plenty of key local Sonoita elections this year that are equally important. As they say, "all politics...

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Santa Cruz County Pumpkin Patch Farms and Pumpkin Picking Guide - Santa Cruz County

Local Pumpkin Patch Farms - go pick pumpkin's at a local farm in the Santa Cruz County Arizona area. When there’s a crisp snap in the air, nothing beats a day at the...

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Pumpkin Patch Farms and Pumpkin Picking Guide for Arizona AZ

Arizona Pumpkin Picking Farms and Fall Pumkin Patch Farms - go pumpkin picking at a local farm in Arizona. When there's a crisp snap in the air, nothing beats a day at the local...

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September 2011 Real Estate Statistics

from:Judi Monday Realtor

Green Valley AZ September 2011 Real Estate Statistics by Judi Monday, Your Green Valley AZ Expert www.2264BuriedRock.com The 46 houses sold in September...

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Share and Celebrate Local Green Initiatives

AmericanTowns has just launched GreenTowns.com, a new network to connect and celebrate local green initiatives and their leaders, in Sonoita and across the country. With...

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Find Arizona Corn Mazes - Get lost in an Arizona haunted Halloween corn maze this season!

Imagine entering a giant puzzle … one that's tall, green and full of surprises. This is the experience of a Arizona corn mazes and it's a great, old-fashioned way to have...

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Apple Picking Orchards and Apple Farms Guide for Arizona AZ

We have the best Arizona apple picking orchards, apple farms, apple festivals for the state of Arizona. We have found the best 'pick your own' apple orchards and apple farms in...

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Back to School for Elgin - Bus Schedules, Lunch Menus, School Supplies and more

Hey, Elgin! Forget the pencils and backpacks: time to gather up school supplies of a different kind! Start the school year off right - and with more sanity - with the resources,...

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Back to School for Patagonia - Bus Schedules, Lunch Menus, School Supplies and more

Hey, Patagonia! Forget the pencils and backpacks: time to gather up school supplies of a different kind! Start the school year off right - and with more sanity - with the...

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Back to School for Green Valley - Bus Schedules, Lunch Menus, School Supplies and more

Hey, Green Valley! Forget the pencils and backpacks: time to gather up school supplies of a different kind! Start the school year off right - and with more sanity - with the...

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Back to School for Nogales - Bus Schedules, Lunch Menus, School Supplies and more

Hey, Nogales! Forget the pencils and backpacks: time to gather up school supplies of a different kind! Start the school year off right - and with more sanity - with the...

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Mount Lemmon SkyCenter

from:Judi Monday Realtor

Mount Lemmon SkyCenter Sunday, May 29, 2011 by Judi Monday, Your Green Valley AZ Expert One of the things I love most...

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What Your Walls Are Saying To Buyers

from:Judi Monday Realtor

You’ve put your Green Valley Arizona house on the market and inside are walls drenched in your favorite paint colors.  According to Debbie Zimmer, color expert at...

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Green Valley, AZ April 2011 Real Estate Statistics

from:Judi Monday Realtor

April is my favorite month of the year in Southern Arizona.  A time when it seems that even the most unattractive cactus is transformed into a thing of exceptional...

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AmericanTowns Heroes: Edward Palomba Puts Service Above Self

This week's hero is making a difference on a local level. As the chairman of the Children’s Accessible Playground Committee, Edward Palomba has put in his share of...

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AmericanTowns Heroes: Bob Fried Pedals His Way Into People's Hearts

Bob Fried takes the concept of Meals on Wheels to another level with his latest mode of transport. You see Bob has taken to the streets in a pedicab, which has been part of his...

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AmericanTowns Heroes: Stan Mack Gives His All for His Town

Stanley "Stan" Mack is a local hero who cares deeply about his town and its inhabitants. For more than 30 years, Mr. Mack has been at the center of many of the town's...

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Celebrate Easter

Easter Sunday, April 24th, Global Community Communications Alliance (GCCA) nonprofit organization is hosting an Easter Celebration for the whole family at Avalon Organic Gardens,...

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AmericanTowns Heroes: Caroline Cannon Wins Prize Caring for the Arctic and the Inupiat

Caroline Cannon has led dual roles throughout her life. She is a leader of her people as well as a steward of the earth. For more than 30 years Caroline has been working to...

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AmericanTowns Heroes: Louis Rosso Risked His Life to Save Kids Caught in the Surf

This week's hero is a lifesaving hero who was recently named a recipient of the Carnegie Hero medal, which is an award given to those who risk their lives saving or trying to save...

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Green Valley, AZ March 2011 Real Estate Statistics

from:Judi Monday Realtor

Green was the theme for March as the trees began getting their leaves and the real estate market boomed with 115 sales for the month as compared to 90 sales in...

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AmericanTowns Heroes: Gail Savina Harvests Fruit and Grows Community

Gail Savina hails from the great state of Washington where she grew up picking apples, cherries and peaches and where she recalls being in the Apple Blossom Festival every year. ...

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Make a difference in Sonoita! Find the perfect local volunteer opportunity

You want to give back, but with so many good causes out there, where do you start? There are plenty of great volunteer organizations right here in the Sonoita area and around the...

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AmericanTowns Heroes: Dorine Kenney Keeps Jacob's Light Burning By Helping Soldiers

Dorine Kenney had been sending things to her son and to soldiers he would tell her needed a little extra cheering up. She was eager to do it and happy to help send the comforts of...

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AmericanTowns Heroes: Lisa Watson Works to End Homelessness for Women

Lisa Watson has received awards for her outstanding contributions to the community in which she lives, including being named "woman of the year," which is fitting...

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AmericanTowns Heroes: Leah Cronn and Marathon Match Scholars and Sponsors

With the cost of getting a college education steadily rising, even promising students are having to forgo the dream of an advanced degree. It's not a new story, but one which Leah...

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