http://marana-unwrapped.com Get to know this growing town just northwest of Tucson, Arizona Fri, 11 Apr 2008 18:42:18 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Have you ever gone camping with your kids? Well here's your chance. Tomorrow, April 12, 2008, might be the perfect time. Marana is having Family Night Under the Stars, which sounds like a lot of fun. There's going to be music, a movie ("The Goonies"), stargazing, bonfires, and more. The flyer ... http://marana-unwrapped.com/2008/04/11/can-you-pitch-a-tent/ Springtime in Marana and Tucson brings warmer weather, earlier sunrises, and swarms of bees. The other day I saw a swarm crossing the street (they waited for a green light). It was an amazing sight, but I was glad I was in my car with the windows closed. Bees usually swarm when ... http://marana-unwrapped.com/2008/04/09/bee-alert/ I'm relatively new to Tucson, having lived in Marana for less than 3 years. But the "growth" and "progress" I've seen in this short amount of time is amazing! It makes me wonder how much we're losing while we're gaining. Habitat for wildlife is the most obvious loss, but it may ... http://marana-unwrapped.com/2008/04/05/growing-growing-gone/ If you think you want to enroll your preschool-aged child in a Marana Unified School District preschool this fall, your time is almost up. The first step is the lottery, and the deadline for the application (which is free) is March 28, 2008. Luckily you can fax the application. The schools ... http://marana-unwrapped.com/2008/03/26/preschool-lottery-times-up/ Today was the Easter egg hunt at Marana's Hip Hop Holiday, and overall my daughter and I had a good time. It was hotter than I thought it would be (that Tucson sun is fierce), but there were shady spots here and there. I was disappointed with the egg hunt, though. ... http://marana-unwrapped.com/2008/03/22/hip-hop-holiday-in-marana/ Looking for some fun for your kids on Easter? The Continental Ranch Community Park is having its annual Easter egg hunt, Hip Hop Holiday, this Saturday, March 22, from 10a.m. to 1p.m. Children aged 11 and under will be able to hunt for eggs in certain parts of the field. Each ... http://marana-unwrapped.com/2008/03/19/easter-egg-hunt-in-continental-ranch/ Marana's Founders' Day 2008 was a great event to take my daughter. She's now almost 3 and a lot of fun (and work) when it comes to outings, so when it rolled around this past weekend we jumped at it. There was really almost too much to do for such a ... http://marana-unwrapped.com/2008/03/17/maranas-founders-day-is-a-hit-for-kids/ Perhaps you have the day off today. Or you might be hard at work. Maybe you're studying for an upcoming exam. Whatever you're doing today, take a few minutes to remember the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Our country wouldn't be as great as it is without the hard ... http://marana-unwrapped.com/2008/01/21/remembering-a-hero/ Photo credit: Petite Paws Exotics Here's a pop quiz. What is Arizona's state mammal? I know I had no idea, and never would have even looked it up if I hadn't seen one tonight. The ringtail, a mammal in the same family (procyonid) as the coati and the more familiar raccoon, is ... http://marana-unwrapped.com/2008/01/13/arizonas-state-mammal-in-your-own-backyard/ The Town of Marana is looking to fill its recently vacant council member position. What qualifications do you need? You just have to be interested in helping the community. The staff at the Town of Marana keeps council members informed so they can make wise decisions. What does a council member do? ... http://marana-unwrapped.com/2008/01/10/council-member-opening-with-the-town-of-marana/