This list of things to do includes virtual events by local businesses and organizations plus some drive-in movies and markets.Ìý

Remember to follow  about protecting yourself and others from the spread of coronavirus.Ìý for everyone over age 5 in public if 6 feet of physical distancing cannot be maintained.

Things change quickly these days, so check for the latest information. Links are included with every activity listed.

#ThisIsÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Member Meetup

At our next #ThisIsÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ member meetup Desiree Gonzales, a ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ yoga instructor, intuitive healer and self-care expert, will help us learn about small things we can do that can help our minds, bodies and spirits. If you are not a member yet, you can .Ìý

°Â³ó±ð²Ô:ÌýThursday, July 16, 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Cost: Free for members

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New Jams and Beats with DJ Mother Tierra

Get up and dance! Enjoy soul food Wednesdays with bumpin jams and faves from DJ Mother Tierra.

When: Any time

Cost: Free

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July Tarot Salon

Join a virtual gathering with any tarot or oracle deck of your choice. Remember to have a notebook and pen handy before the meeting.

When: Friday, July 17, 6-8 p.m.

Cost: Free

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Unscrewed House Party

Even though Unscrewed Theatre is temporarily closed, you can still bring improv to your home. Join the staff from the theatre for a fun, free improv house party this weekend.

When: Saturday, July 18, 7:30-8:30 p.m.

Cost: Free

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Plant Based Tacos 101

Take an intro online class to learn how to make quick and easy plant-based dishes.

When: Wednesday, July 15, 6:30-7 p.m.

Cost: Free

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Writing Efficiency Zoom Sessions

Do you want to be a more productive writer? If you are working on an intensive writing project like a dissertation, thesis, journal article, or grant proposal and you would like to increase your writing productivity, consider joining Writing Efficiency Sessions hosted by the University of ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Graduate College and University of ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Postdoctoral Affairs. They are free to attend and can help you move ahead on your writing projects. The atmosphere is a structured, yet laid back group writing space.

You may attend an entire session or part of each three-hour session and writing consultants are available for consultation throughout the entire session.

When: Wednesdays, July 15 thru Aug. 17 at 11 a.m.

Cost: Free to attend

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Free Guided Meditations

Feeling stressed? UAZ Campus Health Services is offering free 20-30 minutes guided meditations on Zoom.

When: Mondays-Fridays at 10:30 a.m.

Cost: Free

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ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Folk Festival

Desert Southwest Open Mic will showcase the ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Folk Festival performers on Fridays. Musicians who were scheduled to appear at the festival will now Facebook page every Friday.

When: Fridays,Ìý6-9:30 p.m.

Cost: Free

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YogaOasis On Demand

Take yoga anytime from anywhere with YogaOasis On Demand. This brand new streaming site has a full library of online classes hosted by YogaOasis teachers. Enjoy one-day access, monthly or recurring memberships.

When: Any time

Cost: Depends on class

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Virtual Brunch Babes Brew

Rise and shine for happiness in a glass. Brunch Babes will be teaching you how to make Brunch Babes Brew, a hot or cold espresso drink, at home. Catch the livestream on Instagram .

When: Any time 

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The Fineline Revisited on Twitch

Until Surly Wench reopens, watch the virtual edition of The Fineline Revisited with DJ Stubbie.

When: Thursday, July 16, 8-10 p.m.

Cost: Free,

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Car Seat Zoom Class

A certified child passenger safety technician will provide you with the most appropriate position for your child and will assist you with the installation of a car seat at the conclusion of the Zoom class. Participants will be given a car seat upon completing the class. Only one car seat per family will be given.

When: Wednesday, July 15, 5-6:30 p.m.

Cost: Free, registration is required and class availability is limited

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Camp Cloud Virtual Camp

Join for songs, dances, crafts, experiments and more. Supplies will be ready for pick-up the weekend before at the Oro Valley Community and Recreation Center. The supply list will also be posted on Facebook and Instagram if you would like to get them yourselves.

When: Tuesdays and Thursdays, through July 30 at 1 p.m.

Cost: Free, if you would craft supplies email kywagner@orovalleyaz.gov.

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Play It! Games with SAACA

Calling all gaming ninjas! CoderDojo ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ and Southern ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Arts and Cultural Alliance are hosting an online workshop to show you how to make a graphical computer game. In this workshop, you will create a computer game using Scratch.

When: Thursday, July 16, 3–5 p.m.

Cost: Free

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Yellow Umbrella: Livestream Class

Help your kids explore colors and create some monsoon art with Creative Juice's guided painting class.

When: Wednesday, July 15, 6-8 p.m.

Cost: Free to attend on Facebook Live, supply kits are available for purchase and curbside pick-up.

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Midsummer Literacy and Arts Extravaganza

Watch a theatrical story with your kids that includes literacy, art and tons of fun!

When: Through July 15

Cost: Free

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Virtual T-Shirt Workshop

Are your kids bored with their clothes? Kids can learn how to repurpose an old t-shirt into a new one with Sahuarita Parks and Recreation members.

When: Any time

Cost: Free

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Reid Park Zoo To You

Explore the Reid Park Zoo through ,Ìý,Ìý, and  for fun facts, photos,Ìýactivity pages for kids and a behind-the-scenes look at the zoo. Also, Nandi's baby elephant sister Mapenzi is now exploring her world, which makes for some very cute social media content.Ìý

When: New videos and activities posted daily at 9 a.m.; 1 p.m. and 5 p.m.Ìý

Cost:Ìý¹ó°ù±ð±ð

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Drive-thru and drive-up events 🚗

"Thor: Ragnarok" at Sahuarita Parks and Recreation

Enjoy the show on the big screen from inside your vehicle via your FM radio. Free admission. First come, first served.

Where: Sahuarita Parks and Recreation,

When: Saturday, July 18, 7-10 p.m.

Cost: Free

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Mask Up ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Free Distribution Event 

The mayor and ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ City Council are hosting citywide #MaskUpÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ free mask distribution events. The events will be held at six locations throughout the city where you can pick up free, washable face coverings for you and you family.Ìý

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Mission Manor Park, Main Parking Lot,Ìý

Udall Recreation Center, Main Parking Lot,Ìý

Donna Liggins Recreation Center, Main Parking Lot,Ìý

Lincoln Park, Main Parking Lot,Ìý

El Pueblo Recreation Center, Main Parking Lot,Ìý

Ward 6 Council Office,Ìý

When: Saturday, July 18, 7-10 a.m

Cost:Ìý¹ó°ù±ð±ð

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Carpool Movie: "Mean Girls"

Grab some blankets and pop the trunk! Cactus Drive-In Theatre and Medella Vina Ranch will be showing "Mean Girls" on the big screen.

Where: Cactus Drive-In Theatre,

When: Friday, July 17, 8:30-10 p.m.

Cost: $20 online, $25 at the gate, $5 headphone rental at the gate

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Saturday Food Distribution

Community Food Bank of Southern ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ will have a emergency food distribution at the Kino Complex. Bring a photo ID and if you are enrolled for the senior food box, bring your yellow card.

Where: Kino Sport Complex,Ìý

When: Thursday, July 16, 7-10 a.m.

Cost: Free to attend

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Carpool Movie: "Footloose"

Put on your dancing shoes and hop in the truck! Cactus Drive-In Theatre and Medella Vina Ranch will be showing the 1980s hit "Footloose" on the big screen.

Where: Cactus Drive-In Theatre,

When: Thursday, July 16, 8:30-10 p.m.

Cost: $20 online, $25 at the gate, $5 headphone rental at the gate

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"The Addams Family" at El Toro Flicks Oro Valley

Watch your favorite spooky family in this 2019 animated film at El Toro Flicks.Ìý

Where: El Toro Flicks Oro Valley,

When: Friday, July 17, 6:15-10 p.m.

Cost: $20.90 and up

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Market On the Move Drive-thru

Every Saturday you can get prepackaged boxes of fresh produce at this drive-thru market. A $10 cash donation will get you up to 60 pounds of fresh produce.

°Â³ó±ð²Ô:ÌýSaturdays, 8-10 a.m.

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Local Murals Scavenger Hunt

Drive or bike around ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ to discover 21 beautiful murals from the street.Ìý 

Cost:Ìý¹ó°ù±ð±ð

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Sculpture Scavenger Hunt

Get out of the house and explore local art around ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥. You don't even have to get out of your car to see many of these sculptures.Ìý

Cost:Ìý¹ó°ù±ð±ð

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