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🌱 How a Tanque Verde junior leapt from high school pitch to pro squad
Coming up: Cholla vs Tanque Verde on the Tanque Verde Patch calendar

Good day Tanque Verde! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How a Tanque Verde junior leapt from high school pitch to pro squad
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Today's riddle: Can February March? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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Find out what's happening in Tanque Verdefor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Tuesday: Sunny, nice and warm, with a high of 77 and low of 49 degrees.
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny, nice and warm, temps: high: 78, low: 47.
- Thursday: Mostly sunny, nice and warm, with a high of 77 and low of 50 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Small school, big talent: A Tanque Verde junior's rapid rise in the Tucson soccer scene (tucson.com) — A standout Tanque Verde High School junior, Amelia Kidd, is helping elevate the Hawks’ girls soccer program while already earning a spot with FC Tucson Women at just 16. Her scoring streak, leadership as a three-year captain, and 4.2 GPA highlight how one student-athlete is boosting pride and recognition for Tanque Verde’s small-school sports community.
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📸 Around Tanque Verde
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Tanque Verde
★ Featured events ★
- Cholla vs Tanque Verde
Tanque Verde High School, 4201 N Melpomene Way, Tucson
6:00 pm
Wednesday December 17
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Other local events
- Sensory Program Session 1
Kirk-Bear Canyon Branch Library , 8959 East Tanque Verde Road , Tucson
10:15 am - Sensory Program Session 2
Kirk-Bear Canyon Branch Library , 8959 East Tanque Verde Road , Tucson
11:15 am - Varsity Soccer - Girl's (JV): Cholla vs Tanque Verde
Tanque Verde High School
4:00 pm - JV Soccer - Boy's (W): Tanque Verde vs Cholla
Cholla High Magnet School
4:00 pm - Varsity Soccer - Girl's (W): Cholla vs Tanque Verde
Tanque Verde High School
6:00 pm - Visit the Bookmobile at Far Horizons RV Park
Far Horizons RV Park , 8959 East Tanque Verde Road , Tucson
9:30 am - Toddler Storytime
Kirk-Bear Canyon Branch Library , 8959 East Tanque Verde Road , Tucson
10:30 am
Wednesday December 17
Thursday December 18
📣 Tanque Verde Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Part 2: Practical Privacy and Safety on the Internet
Dusenberry-River Center Branch Library , 5605 East River Road, Number 105 , Tucson
12:00 pm - Garden Talk: Companion Gardening
Dusenberry-River Center Branch Library , 5605 East River Road, Number 105 , Tucson
2:00 pm - Dungeon Master Training, Part 2 of 2
Dusenberry-River Center Branch Library , 5605 East River Road, Number 105 , Tucson
4:00 pm - Choir Winter Concert
Orange Grove Middle School , 1911 E Orange Grove Rd , Tucson
6:00 pm
Tuesday December 16
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🗞 Nearby News
Tucson
- Amid closure, local toy store owners donate entire inventory to help Tucson families (abc15.com)
- Auto-Financing Program In Tucson: No Credit Score Required (bakercityherald.com)
- ‘The Nutcracker': Ballet Tucson, TSO revive beloved holiday tradition (tucson.com)
South Tucson
- South Tucson community remembers those affected by TCE groundwater contamination (kold.com)
Ok Tanque Verde! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
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