Welcome to Valley of the Moon
Kindness is the Real Magic
Valley of the Moon is an enchanted historic fairyland that promotes kindness and imagination. A unique artist-created environment, Valley of the Moon offers a variety of experiences including tours, theatrical performances, and private events. Valley of the Moon is almost 100 years old and is a 501(c)3 nonprofit formally incorporated in 1945 to foster tolerance and brotherly love for all mankind, regardless of race, creed, or color.
Visiting Valley of the Moon
We are open the first Saturday for a family-friendly event and the third Sunday for docent-led tours. We are also open for our plays and special events. Private access can be arranged for a fee.
Masks are optional while Community COVID Level is low. If the level rises to medium, masks are recommended when consistent social distancing is not possible. If it reaches High, we will be making an individual decision based on consultation with our Infectious Disease Preventionist.
We are open the first Saturday for a family-friendly event and the third Sunday for docent-led tours. We are also open for our plays and special events. Private access can be arranged for a fee.
Masks are optional while Community COVID Level is low. If the level rises to medium, masks are recommended when consistent social distancing is not possible. If it reaches High, we will be making an individual decision based on consultation with our Infectious Disease Preventionist.
Some upcoming highlights:
Haunted Ruins Casting Call
August 12 and 13, 2022
6-8pm
If you are interested in acting, set building, costumes, props and all-out fun, you'll want to come to the casting call! Supportive community theater where you can learn theater without fees! Great opportunities for families to volunteer together. No prior experience, age restrictions or stress. To be in the play, you do need to participate in rehearsals Friday and Saturday nights 6-8 pm and treat others with respect. The play will run Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays in October and the theme will be Ghostbusters in the Haunted Ruins.
The script is available here.
August 12 and 13, 2022
6-8pm
If you are interested in acting, set building, costumes, props and all-out fun, you'll want to come to the casting call! Supportive community theater where you can learn theater without fees! Great opportunities for families to volunteer together. No prior experience, age restrictions or stress. To be in the play, you do need to participate in rehearsals Friday and Saturday nights 6-8 pm and treat others with respect. The play will run Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays in October and the theme will be Ghostbusters in the Haunted Ruins.
The script is available here.
Differently Abled Cadre Meet and Greet
Saturday, August 27
9:00 – 10:30am
We need differently abled folks to test out paths, train ushers and consult on historic structure access. Folks with mobility impairment, low vision, balance concerns, assistance devices and other challenges wanted. Have you ever wondered if there were barriers to enjoying our activities or events? Would you enjoy working with a fun group of volunteers to make access a little easier? Check out this volunteer opportunity at our Differently Abled Cadre Meet and Greet. Companions and caring, friendly people with a passion for improving differently abled people's experience are also accepted. However, unkind and overly judgemental individuals need not apply! This is group needs to work together, be creative and problem solve. Questions can be directed to jenni.sunshine@tucsonvalleyofthemoon.net
Docent Tours will return in September
First Saturday Event
September 3
Donations welcome
Times and details to be announced soon
Accepting Hands-on historic preservation repair volunteers!
We are entering a major repair and stabilization effort to make sure our historic structures last another 100 years. Join the historic preservation team to get invitations to a series of volunteer and training projects. Being handy is a plus, being willing to take direction in using historic preservation standards is essential.
Other volunteer opportunities include:
Theatrical production, Maintenance, Fundraising, Marketing, Leadership, Office Management and More. Opportunities abound for Performers, Ushers, and Trainees. Limited commitment events available
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Want to volunteer? Contact wizard@tucsonvalleyofthemoon.net.
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Don't have time but want to do your part to save Valley of the Moon's historic storybook land?
Make a tax exempt donation.
We are entering a major repair and stabilization effort to make sure our historic structures last another 100 years. Join the historic preservation team to get invitations to a series of volunteer and training projects. Being handy is a plus, being willing to take direction in using historic preservation standards is essential.
Other volunteer opportunities include:
Theatrical production, Maintenance, Fundraising, Marketing, Leadership, Office Management and More. Opportunities abound for Performers, Ushers, and Trainees. Limited commitment events available
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Want to volunteer? Contact wizard@tucsonvalleyofthemoon.net.
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Don't have time but want to do your part to save Valley of the Moon's historic storybook land?
Make a tax exempt donation.
Accepting SAFER PLACE participants!
Free Family Outings
By appointment only
Free
Quarantine measures have separated children from beloved Grandparents and others. Valley of the Moon has created SAFER PLACE, where COVID-vulnerable folk can reunite with their families under less risky conditions when the time is right. We also have made facility improvements to reduce risk of spreading COVID19. Program is staffed by Infectious Disease Preventionist Erin Archer. SAFER PLACE is free to participants! Interested? Email wizard@tucsonvalleyofthemoon.com with Safe Place in the subject line and let us know about who in your family would like a reunion. Initial funding provided by a generous grant from Union Pacific Foundation.
It's Valley of the Moon's 99th Birthday & You Get a Present!
99 Cent Membership Deal
Buy a regularly-priced membership now and you can get second year for only 99 pennies (.99). This guarantees you will be one of the Centennial Members who will be included in the Centennial Time Capsule. Time is of the essence, wait until our 100th Birthday and we will be offering you a Centennial Supporter Membership for $100!
Residents of Rillito Bend Neighborhood will be offered an annual membership for 99 dimes ($9.90) Special discount for near neighbors.
Residents of Rillito Bend Neighborhood will be offered an annual membership for 99 dimes ($9.90) Special discount for near neighbors.
We earned Candid/Guidestar's 2022 Platinum Seal of Transparency!
It's not too late to make a tax exempt donation to Valley of the Moon
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Did you know...
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Did you know...
... you can support Valley of the Moon by connecting through smile.amazon.com/ch/86-0825419. With no cost to you, Amazon will donate a portion of your purchase to the George Phar Legler Society Inc, the nonprofit that lovingly operates and preserves Valley of the Moon
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