Tucson NewsNet Daily Digest - A Service of the City of Tucson
MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEETINGS TOMORROW - Tucson's Mayor and Council will meet tomorrow, Feb. 23, at 12:30 p.m., in Study Session, and the body will meet again at 5:30 p.m. for its Regular Meeting. Due to COVID-19, the meetings will again be held remotely and online. You can watch the meetings live (and recordings of previous meetings) on the City of Tucson's YouTube channel linked below, and you can also see what's on the agendas.
City of Tucson YouTube page
View Mayor and Council agenda
COVID-19 MONDAY UPDATE AND VACCINE SCHEDULING - As of today, Feb. 22, Arizona now has 809,474 positive coronavirus cases, with 1,507 new cases reported today (down from 1,804 yesterday). The total number of cases includes people who have recovered. Of that number, 108,479 cases are in Pima County (up 138 from yesterday). There have been 15,502 COVID-19 deaths in Arizona (-3 reported today after a date revision), and 2,149 of those occurred in Pima County (0 reported today). Meanwhile, if you're eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine at a Pima County site (65-years-old and up, prioritized essential workers, public safety, and teachers/educators/child care workers), you can register online at the link below. Help is also available in English and Spanish by calling (520) 222-0119 for those who are unable to make an online appointment. The state-run University of Arizona site is open, but appointments are filled at the moment. To register for that site, follow the proper link below, or call (844) 542-8201.
Pima County vaccine registration online
State/UA vaccine registration online
COVID-19 testing locations and hours
Data Dashboard from the Arizona Department of Health Services
City of Tucson COVID-19 website
SIX MOBILE RECREATION VEHICLES PREPARED FOR 'READY, SET, REC!' - Tucson Parks and Recreation officially launches Ready, Set, Rec!, a new mobile recreation program, on Thursday, Feb. 25, at 1 p.m., at Rudy Garcia Park, 5001 S. Nogales Highway. At the event, members of Tucson's Mayor and City Council will cut the ribbon and release the vans into the community. Masks and physical distancing will be required. You can watch the ceremony live on Tucson Parks and Recreation's Facebook page and then head over to the location nearest you to join the fun. To find the vans, or for more information, follow the link below.
Ready, Set, Rec!
Tucson Parks and Recreation Facebook page
Tucson Parks and Recreation website
THRIVE IN THE 05 VIRTUAL BUSINESS FORUM - The City of Tucson’s Office of Economic Initiatives and Pima Community College Workforce Development will be hosting Thrive in the 05’s Virtual Business Forum next Monday, March 1, from 4-5 p.m. The virtual event will highlight three local Thrive in the 05 businesses as they share their stories of resilience and the creative pivots they turned to during the COVID-19 pandemic to continue their business operations despite the challenges of 2020. Featured speakers at the virtual forum will be Steve Baquet of ABC Insurance and A Baquet Company, Kelly McLear of Monterey Court, and Chef Juan Almanza of El Taco Rustico. Local Thrive in the 05 business owners and stakeholders are encouraged to attend.
Register for the Thrive in the 05 Virtual Business Forum
View and subscribe to the Thrive in the 05 Business Connection
REMINDER: CONNECTING FOR SUCCESS: WEBINAR SERIES FOR SMALL BUSINESSES - The City of Tucson's Office of Economic Initiatives (ConnectTucson) webinar series, "Connecting for Success," is held monthly, featuring a guest speaker, presentation, and Q&A. The next webinar will be today, Feb. 22, from 3-4 p.m. In this edition, hear from Black-owned business leaders in Tucson as they share insights and stories from the past year and fresh perspectives for 2021. The webinar is free, and all are welcome to attend. The presentation will be recorded and posted on the ConnectTucson website the following day. Previous webinars are available to watch on demand.
Register for webinar
ConnectTucson
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