Posted April 12, 2016
The popular Discover the Dinosaurs tour returns to the Tucson Convention Center (TCC) April 23-24. The family-friendly event explores the mystery of prehistoric life in an environment of learning and discovery.
Posted April 12, 2016
The City of Tucson's General Services Department's Fleet Services Division is seeking skilled mechanics to perform maintenance, repair, and overhaul work on heavy construction equipment with diesel, gasoline, and natural gas engines. Shift work and on-call work is required. Work schedules may include weekends and holidays.
The application deadline is April 17.
View the job description.
Posted April 12, 2016
The City of Tucson Parks and Recreation department offers discounts that allow low-income residents to pay a 50 percent discounted fee for KIDCO, Jr. Leadership, In-Betweener's Club, Learn-to-Swim, and therapeutic programs. There also is a 25 percent discount for annual/quarterly passes at recreation centers and for a Senior Activity Card.
Posted April 11, 2016
The Tucson Parks and Recreation department wants to know how it can improve recreation and leisure opportunities for all of its users.
This month, the department kicks off a second round of open houses to gather input on the process to create a vibrant, new five-year master plan that anticipates future needs and outlines the actions necessary to deliver high-quality recreation facilities, programs, and services to the Tucson area.
Posted April 11, 2016
Tucson City Court is operating under a new case management system, replacing one that was used for 17 years. The newer Arizona Judicial Automated Case System (AJACS) has more features and is better-suited for today's technology.
In the Tucson 12 video linked below, Court Administrator Chris Hale explains the benefits of AJACS, including the way it reduces redundant data entries, prevents mistakes, and removes older cases and keeps them from public eyes.
Posted April 11, 2016
The Tucson Fire Department (TFD) Friday recognized nearly 30 members of its department for their efforts over the past year. The men and women recognized at The Tucson Fire Department Annual Awards Program were honored for their the commitment and professionalism at TFD and within the community.
You can see pictures of the honorees at the TFD Facebook page.
Posted April 11, 2016
The Wyland Foundation and Toyota are major sponsors of the 5th annual National Mayors' Challenge for Water Conservation, an online competition between cities and mayors. Pledges to save water can be made through April 30.
Posted April 11, 2016
Treat your mom to a special day at Reid Park Zoo this Mother's Day, May 8, 8-9:30 a.m. Start off the morning with a breakfast and mimosa at the Conservation Learning Center’s deck overlooking Mill Pond, and then take a stroll through the Zoo and participate in a variety of activities.
It's not only human moms who will be honored, as animal moms get special treats to celebrate the day.
Posted April 8, 2016
The Tohono O'Odham Nation Police Department is still looking for the vandals responsible for spraying graffiti on several walls and structures at the historic Mission San Xavier del Bac. While the interior of the church was unaffected, vandals damaged the mission's lime-mortar walls, the courtyard walls, a sidewalk, and a nearby tribal cemetery. The vandalism was discovered early yesterday morning.
Posted April 8, 2016
The Tucson Earth Day Festival and Cyclovia Tucson unite this weekend for a Sunday packed with healthy, environmentally-friendly activities. The free, family-oriented events will help participants discover neighborhoods and enjoy a multitude of activities along Cyclovia’s car-free route. Cyclovia is a chance for people to enjoy the outdoors from outside of a vehicle.
Posted April 8, 2016
Visit Downtown Tucson this weekend and enjoy live music, street performers, restaurants, and street vendors. The main stage at Scott Avenue and Congress Street opens at 6 p.m. with performances from Early Black, Carnivaleros, and Shrimp Chaperone.
You can use the Sun Link streetcar to easily move through the downtown area.
Posted April 8, 2016
The SAHBA Home & Patio Show began its three-day run today at the Tucson Convention Center (TCC). The show runs until 6 o'clock tonight, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. tomorrow, and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday. Tucson's largest home and patio show is produced by the Southern Arizona Home Builders Association (SAHBA).
Posted April 8, 2016
This weekend marks the 14th year of Fiesta Grande, a free, family-friendly event of food, arts and crafts, live music, a car show, dancing, a parade, and the history of Barrio Hollywood. The party takes place tomorrow (9 a.m.-7 p.m.) and Sunday (noon-7 p.m.) between Speedway Boulevard and St. Marys Road.
Posted April 7, 2016
The Tucson Airport Authority yesterday approved a $28.3 million terminal improvement project. The multi-phase plan will expand Tucson International Airport’s security checkpoint areas, add concessions in post-security areas, and improve critical infrastructure.
Posted April 7, 2016
The 18th Annual Southern Arizona Procurement Fair will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. tomorrow at Kino Sports Complex, 2500 E. Ajo Way.
