Posted December 18, 2015
The Tucson Police Department's (TPD) Communication Division yesterday gave gifts to all 70 students of the nonprofit Imago Dei Middle School in Downtown Tucson. The tradition began five years ago.
Many of the students and families have limited means and the goal was to provide them with a happy holiday season.
Posted December 18, 2015
If you have a fresh cut Christmas tree, or plan on buying one, the Tucson Fire Department is offering some tips on how to prevent a fire in your home. In the final edition No Bad Days with Barrett on KGUN9, Capt. Barrett Baker says almost half of all Christmas tree fires are related to electrical problems. A dry tree also can cause problems.
Posted December 18, 2015
Tucson Parks and Recreation presents the 32nd annual Senior Olympic Festival, Jan. 9-31, at several venues throughout Tucson. The festival is a celebration to promote fitness, health, and an active lifestyle among adults 50 years of age and older.
Posted December 18, 2015
Visit El Rio Golf Course tomorrow for live Mariachi music, as well as food and drink specials in the El Rio Grill. The free party runs from 4-7 p.m. The golf shop will be open late to accommodate last minute shopping for that special golfer in your life.
For more information, please visit Tucson City Golf.
Posted December 17, 2015
The 21st annual Downtown Parade of Lights will take place this Saturday at 6:30 p.m. and will last about two hours. The parade is expected to have approximately 75 different entries with 1,500 participants.
Before the parade begins, people can enjoy a festival with games, music, food, live entertainment, and more at Armory Park at 4 p.m. Mayor Jonathan Rothschild will light the Christmas tree at 5:45.
Posted December 17, 2015
Reid Park Zoo's annual display of Christmas lights will help put you in the holiday spirit, with jingle bells, twinkling lights, falling snow, and Santa. Light displays, animal-themed light sculptures, and thousands of sparkling bulbs are part of the Zoo Lights holiday tradition.
Camel and carousel rides are open during the event for an additional fee. Free cookies are provided each night, and hot cocoa is available for $1.
Posted December 17, 2015
Between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day, Americans generate 25 percent more trash than other times of the year.
Many items used during the holidays can be recycled, including greeting cards, wrapping paper, cardboard, glass and metal food containers, and some packing materials. Exceptions include tissue paper, tinsel, ornaments, styrofoam blocks or peanuts, paper towels, napkins, plates, cups, and anything with food residue.
Posted December 17, 2015
Tickets still are available for the inaugural NOVA® Home Loans Arizona Bowl, Dec. 29 at 5:30 p.m. at Arizona Stadium, as the Colorado State Rams face the University of Nevada Wolf Pack.
The game is projected to bring $25 million to Tucson.
Tickets are available at Ticketmaster.
Posted December 17, 2015
There are plenty of places to park along the Sun Link streetcar's nearly 4-mile route. Parking is available at more than 11,000 spaces along the University of Arizona, 4th Avenue, Downtown Tucson and the Mercado District. Street parking is free on the weekends.
Posted December 16, 2015
City Manager Michael Ortega's proposed incentive to encourage employee retirements to save on labor costs won approval last night from the Mayor and Tucson City Council. The incentive offers three months pay for eligible employees who agree to retire no later than Feb. 5, 2016.
Posted December 16, 2015
The Mayor and Tucson City Council voted yesterday to change the rate schedule for Tucson City Golf, amending the structure from 110 rates to 24. The new schedule takes effect in 30 days.
Posted December 16, 2015
Tucson City Golf is collecting non-perishable food items for the Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona at all courses through the end of the year. Receive $5 off your round of golf on the day you bring in a donation of at least two items.
Posted December 16, 2015
Tucson firefighters will make a special delivery to Tucson Medical Center tomorrow at 10 a.m. A custom-made Tucson Fire Department gift cart, replicating a little fire truck, will be stocked full of toys and delivered to TMC for Children. The cart will stay there year-round, with toys available to kids on special occasions, such as holidays, birthdays, or moments needed to make a smile.
Posted December 16, 2015
The swift reporting and abatement of graffiti discourages future vandalism, so when you see graffiti report it immediately.
Graffiti Protective Coatings and the City of Tucson have a smartphone application for reporting graffiti. MyTucson is a free download on the iOS App Store and Google Play for Android.
You can also report graffiti by emailing graffiti@tucsonaz.gov, or calling (520)792-2489 and choosing option 1.
Posted December 15, 2015
The City of Tucson soon could send people convicted of misdemeanors to Santa Cruz County to serve their jail sentences. The two jurisdictions created an agreement that would send inmates with sentences of 10 days or more to Nogales, where the cost of housing inmates is less than at the Pima County Jail.
