Posted October 19, 2015
The 28th annual NamJam celebration in Tucson kicks off a number of veteran-related activities leading up to Veterans Day on Nov. 11. Tomorrow's event takes place from 9 a.m. to dusk at Rillito Downs, 4502 N. First Ave. The free celebration includes military displays, food, drinks, and music.
Posted October 19, 2015
The 2015 Architecture Week Home Tour will focus on past and present desert dwellings. The tours take place this Sunday, 9 a.m.- 4 p.m., featuring six of Tucson’s top historic and contemporary properties. Sponsored by the Southern Arizona Chapter of the American Institute of Architects, Architecture Week highlights some of Tucson's most innovative architecture. Follow the link below for detailed event information.
Posted October 19, 2015
Tucson Parks and Recreation Director Fred Gray is now an elected member of the American Academy for Park and Recreation Administration. Gray was inducted recently at the group's annual meeting at the National Recreation and Park Association Congress. The academy is a group of distinguished practitioners and educators who are leaders in the field of park and recreation.
Posted October 19, 2015
A second area between the Tucson Music Hall and the Leo Rich Theater has been renovated to its 1970s glory and will open this weekend. Demonstration Area II is part of the Eckbo landscape, a nearly six-acre space that sits north of the Tucson Convention Center (TCC). Work on the park was funded by a private group called TCC Today, which hopes to renew and maintain the TCC, including the Music Hall, Leo Rich Theater, Arena, and the Eckbo landscape.
Posted October 19, 2015
Last weekend more than 1,100 animals were serviced at the MASH Free Spay/Neuter event, which significantly exceeded its goal to serve 500 animals. A total of 424 dogs and 376 cats were spayed or neutered and another 350 animals were scheduled for free surgery and vaccinations at a future time.
Posted October 19, 2015
The next time you visit the Los Reales Landfill, you may notice some changes. The City of Tucson's only landfill recently celebrated the completion of its first phase of improvements, including a new entrance, administration building, and more. Watch the Tucson 12 video to see the new look.
Posted October 19, 2015
The Tucson Fire Department's (TFD) annual charity competition to see which firefighters make the best chili takes place this weekend. Saturday's event will be held from 10 a.m. - 10 p.m. at the DeMeester Outdoor Performance Center at Reid Park. Aside from chili and other food, there will be music, fire trucks, and a kids zone.
Posted October 15, 2015
Posted October 14, 2015
48 HOUR MASH FREE SPAY/NEUTER CLINIC A SUCCESS
MORE THAN 1,100 CATS AND DOGS SERVICED
TUCSON - The 48 Hour MASH Free Spay/Neuter Clinic held October 9 through 11, at Los Ranchitos Elementary School was a huge success!
A total of 424 dogs and 376 cats were spayed and neutered and another 350 were scheduled for free spay, neuter and vaccinations at a future time.
The goal for the event was 500 animals.
Posted October 14, 2015
Tucson Medical Center (TMC) will be the new title sponsor of the 33rd annual El Tour de Tucson, replacing Special Olympics. The bicycle race will take place Nov. 21. TMC becomes the 12th title sponsor of the event.
Posted October 14, 2015
The City of Tucson Parks and Recreation department, along with Visit Tucson and Pima Community College, will host the Jennie Finch Softball Camp at the Lincoln Park Softball Complex, 8116 E. Escalante Road. The camp, Oct. 24-25, is open to all girls third grade and up.
Posted October 14, 2015
The Tucson Pima Arts Council (TPAC) and Mayor Jonathan Rothschild's office present the sixth exhibit co-produced for the Mayor’s Gallery. This year’s collection celebrates the Sonoran outdoors with a collection of plein air paintings by four local artists. Plein air refers to the act of painting in outdoor daylight, a type of painting most notably used by French Impressionists and seen in works like Monet’s Water Lilies.
Posted October 14, 2015
Tucson Water is recruiting a Water System Operator in the Instrumentation & Control Section of potable, reclaimed water systems. Rotating shifts, weekends, and holidays are mandatory. Please read the job description to learn about the required experience and certifications. The application deadline is Oct. 31.
Posted October 14, 2015
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 October 13, 2015
Now that early ballots have arrived for those who requested them for the consolidated General Election, the Pima County Elections Department is encouraging voters in the City of Tucson and Town of Oro Valley to be sure to flip over their ballots, because there are questions on both sides. There is an instruction at the bottom of the ballot reminding people to vote both sides of the ballot, but election officials have received calls and comments from voters that their ballot seemed incomplete, not realizing they needed to turn it over.
