- Long Realty’s Lisa Bayless: Long Realty sales pro Lisa Bayless gifted the Oro Valley Police Department a patrol dog. Bayless covered the $15,000 cost for K-9 Risu as well as additional training opportunities for the OVPD’s K-9 unit. Risu is a 1-year-old Belgian Malinois from the Czech Republic, trained in patrol tactics and narcotics detection. He’s been working with the OVPD since December, waiting for another K-9, Bruno, to retire before going on active duty. Risu will share patrol duties with K-9 Justin. A year ago, Bayless gifted another K-9, Diesel, to the OVPD.
- Assistance League of ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥: Assistance League of ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ is hosting a children’s book drive as part of its second annual weeklong focus on literacy. Brand new books for children — babies up to 12 years old — may be donated Monday, Feb. 24, through March 2 at Mildred & Dildred, 2905 E. Skyline Dr.; Mostly Books, 6208 E. Speedway; both Barnes & Noble ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ locations, as well as Assistance League of ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥â€™s Thrift Shop, 1307 N. Alvernon Way. Spanish and bilingual books are also needed. All books will stay in ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ and are distributed through Assistance League of ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥â€™s children’s programs.
Giving back in Southern ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥
Giving back in Southern ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥

Lisa Bayless