Rincon Institute
Saguaro Blossom Celebration, April 24th: TICKETS NOW AVAILABLE!

saguaro_blossoms_jim_powers_spring_07_reducedTickets are ONLY $25 per person with advance purchase for our...

5th Annual Fundraiser 
Saguaro Blossom Celebration
Saturday, April 24, 2010
5:00 - 8:00 p.m.
at the
Academy Village Community
13701 E. Langtry Lane
Tucson, AZ 85747

Enjoy a beautiful evening in the Rincon Valley and a night filled with entertainment, including a presentation about the native uses of the Saguaro Blossoms, LIVE Native American flute music, announcing of the 2010 photo contest winners, fantastic silent auction, great food, beer and wine!

Join the Rincon Institute at our 5th Annual Fundraiser

Saguaro Blossom Celebration
Saturday, April 24!

Come out for a beautiful evening in the Rincon Valley and support the conservation work of the Rincon Institute while enjoying...

  • A presentation about the native uses of the saguaro blossoms by Shawn Roman
  • LIVE Native American flute music by Vince Redhouse
  • Announcement of the 2010 Community Photo Contest winners
  • Fantastic silent auction, which includes
    • Spa Renewal Day for Two at Canyon Ranch Resort
    • 2 Center Court/7th Row Phoenix Suns Tickets
    • 7Night/8Day Stay at 1 of 3 Avalon Hotels in Mexico
    • Two Tucson Symphony Orchestra Classics/Pops Concert Tickets
    • And so much more!  
  • Great food, beer and wine
Tickets ONLY $25 per person in advance
$15 under 13 years
$35 per person (April 21-24)

This event will take place at the Academy Village Community Center (13701 E. Langtry Lane) on Saturday, April 24 from 5pm to 8pm. You can purchase tickets at the Rincon Valley Farmers and Artisans Market on Saturdays from 9am to 2pm, the Rincon Institute offices, or on our website at http://www.rinconinstitute.org/ (click on the Donate Now button). We truly hope you can make it to this event, enjoy a beautiful evening in the Rincon Valley, and support our conservation work.

See you there! 

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2010 Rincon Valley Community Photo Contest

Photo Contest voting has now ended. We have received over 100 votes from the community and we will be announcing the winning photos at our Saguaro Blossom Celebration on Saturday, April 24th - You won't want to miss it! Remember, the top 12 photos will decorate the Rincon Institute's 2011 calendar.

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2010 Rincon Valley Community Calendars - NOW 75% OFF!  

Price: $3  -OR-  2 for $5 

 

You can purchase your 2010 Rincon Valley Community Calendar at the Rincon Institute office (13701 E Langtry Lane), Rincon Valley Farmers' & Artisans Market every Saturday from 9am-2pm, or online at www.rinconinstitute.org by clicking on the donate now button.  Enjoy!              

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2010 Rincon Valley Community Calendar Photos 

    "Around the Barrels" by Gregory Cranwell
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"Tanque Verde Ridge Sunset" by Christopher Norden
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"Mantle of White Covers the Rincon Valley" by Deon Holt
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"Our Waterfall" by H.R. Mickelson
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"Thunderstorm over the Catalina Mountains" by Ernie Strong
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"Peek-a-Boo Prickly Pear Face" by Susan Fry
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"Not Again for 60 Years" by H.R. Mickelson
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"Western Diamondback Rattler" by Gregory Cranwell
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"Great Horned Owlet in Acacia Tree" by Kathi Long
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"Coyote" by Erica Johnsen
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"Four Deer Drinking from Rincon Creek" by Janelle Hink
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And the #1 contest photo that features our 2010 Rincon Valley Community Calendar is... "Adult Bobcat Waiting for Prey" by Ernie Strong 
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