Posted November 23, 2015
The carousel at Reid Park Zoo features hand-carved endangered species from around the world. The American-made carousel features 30 animal species, including an elephant, a lemur, a dolphin, and even a giant anteater. The carousel is topped by a safari-themed thatched roof.
The carousel costs $3 per rider, with proceeds going toward improving the Zoo.
Posted November 23, 2015
Tucson Water offers free toilets to qualifying low-to-moderate-income households. The rebate program offers free replacement of older toilets that consume 3.5 or more gallons per flush. Toilets qualifying for replacement typically are manufactured before 1991. The date of manufacture is generally stamped inside the tank or lid of the toilet.
Posted November 23, 2015
Posted November 20, 2015
The City of Tucson will open its court building on Saturday, Dec. 5, giving people a weekend day to clear up outstanding warrants. There will be two courtrooms available at Tucson City Court, 103 East Alameda, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Individuals with warrants may come to the court starting at 8 a.m. on a walk-in basis and see a judge regarding their warrant. The goal of Warrant Day is to resolve the warrant and possibly close cases in warrant status.
Posted November 20, 2015
The El Tour Bicycle, Fitness & Health Expo is underway at this hour and continues until 9 p.m. at the Tucson Convention Center (TCC). The free event leads up to tomorrow's big cycling race. The Expo is a trade show with cycling and health-related vendors and exhibitors. In addition, cyclists are picking up their rider packets, timing devices and other items. The event is open to the public.
Posted November 20, 2015
Game tickets are now available through Ticketmaster for the inaugural NOVA® Home Loans Arizona Bowl, Dec. 29 at 5:30 p.m. at Arizona Stadium. Projected to bring $25 million to Tucson, the bowl game will feature teams from the Mountain West Conference (MWC) and Conference USA (CUSA). The Sun Belt Conference will provide a team if the MWC or CUSA can't fill the game.
Posted November 20, 2015
Visit Reid Park Zoo the next two weekends for Nature Play Sundays. From 10 a.m.-1 p.m. each Sunday in November, the Zoo will have a play area set up near the Conservation Learning Center for kids to dig, build, splash, and more. Sand pits, water tables, building blocks, and tools will be provided. Activities are free with regular Zoo admission, and no registration is required. If you’re not familiar with the location of the Conservation Learning Center, ask for a map when you arrive.
Posted November 20, 2015
The Tucson Museum of Art continues a 30-year tradition with the Holiday Artisan Market from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Nov. 20 - 22. The Market features more than 100 juried artisans of pottery, glass, jewelry, textiles, fine art, and gift items. In addition, folk artist Maria Luisa Tena's El Nacimiento will reopen.
Posted November 20, 2015
Posted November 19, 2015
The Mayor and Tucson City Council this week heard results from the first quarter of the current fiscal year's spending plan.
Posted November 19, 2015
The Tucson Parks and Recreation Department presents the 10th annual Family Festival in the Park this Saturday. The free community-wide event will be held from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at Reid Park, 22nd Street and Country Club Road.
The Festival is about having fun with your family, while also serving as an opportunity for Tucson Parks and Recreation to showcase programs and activities offered to the community.
Posted November 19, 2015
Customers who wish to use the Los Reales Landfill on Saturday should expect delays from 6-10 a.m. The landfill will open at 6 a.m., but Los Reales Road will be closed until approximately 10 a.m. for El Tour de Tucson. Landfill customers will only be able to access Los Reales by exiting Interstate 10 at the Valencia Road exit, traveling east on the frontage road to Craycroft Rd. and turning south to the entrance.
For more information please call Environmental Services, 791-3171.
Posted November 19, 2015
Arizona Wildcat Hockey takes to the ice at the Tucson Convention Center (TCC) Arena tomorrow and Saturday. The Wildcats will face Missouri State University on both days at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are available at the TCC Ticket Office and Ticketmaster.
Posted November 19, 2015
As people begin turning on their gas furnaces and using their fireplaces, the Tucson Fire Department offers tips on how to protect yourself against carbon monoxide and house fires.
Some of the early warnings of carbon monoxide poisoning are headaches, nausea, and vomiting. Later stages can include confusion, brain damage, and even death.
Your best defense is to use carbon monoxide detectors in your home.
Posted November 18, 2015
The Mayor and Tucson City Council last night approved the hiring of Richmond, California Police Chief Christopher Magnus as the Tucson Police Department’s new chief. City Manager Michael Ortega selected Magnus for the job, but the selection needed approval from Mayor and Council.
Magnus, who will start work Jan. 1, will be paid $200,000 a year during his first year, with a $5,000 dollar increase the following year upon a successful evaluation. He'll replace the retiring Roberto Villaseñor as chief.
