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COVID-19 CASES CONTINUE SHARP RISE IN ARIZONA AMONG UNVACCINATED PEOPLE - Today’s, Aug. 19, COVID-19 dashboard from the Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) adds 3,546 new cases and 4 deaths. The department has an interactive map with vaccine distribution sites (link below), and there are multiple locations throughout Tucson. So far, more than 3.92 million people in Arizona, or 54.6% of the population, have received at least one dose of the vaccine, and more than 3.44 million people are fully vaccinated with both doses.
Pima County vaccination sites or call (520) 222-0119
Arizona Department of Health Services interactive map
COVID-19 testing locations and hours
Data Dashboard from the Arizona Department of Health Services
City of Tucson COVID-19 website
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 Monday, Aug. 23, from 3-4 p.m. In this edition, take a virtual tour of JTED's newest campus and learn more about how this high school is preparing our workforce of the future. 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
CELEBRATE NANDI THE ELEPHANT’S 7TH BIRTHDAY AT REID PARK ZOO - Reid Park Zoo’s beloved African elephant Nandi is turning 7 years old, and the community is invited to help celebrate her life, as well as the lives of elephants everywhere. Join in singing “Happy Birthday,” watch Nandi engage in special enrichment treats, and explore how the elephant keepers care for Nandi and Reid Park Zoo’s herd of elephants, keeping them happy and healthy. The party is this Saturday, Aug. 21, 8 a.m.-10:30 a.m. Nandi was born on Aug. 20, 2014, with the Zoo breaking attendance records that year. Follow the video link below to learn more about that year at the Zoo.
Watch an archived "Zoo News" video about Nandi and Reid Park Zoo
Reid Park Zoo
HOW DO YOU SAVE WATER? - Tucson Water is conducting an online poll to understand how its customers conserve water. The survey only takes about two minutes to share how you save water inside and outside your home. You can also share personal tips and stories about conserving water. The poll closes Aug. 25.
Take the poll
Tucson Water
FIND A JOB AT TUCSON CONVENTION CENTER JOB FAIR - The Tucson Convention Center (TCC) Job Fair is an opportunity to meet the team, interview, learn more about the TCC, and apply for open positions. Applicants are encouraged to apply online prior to the job fair, but they will be able to apply in person at the event, which will be held Aug. 26, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., in the Turquoise Ballroom. Please bring a resume. There are open positions in the Ticket Office, concessions, operations, housekeeping, parking, and more. The TCC is managed by ASM Global, a family of more than 300 of the world’s most prestigious arenas, stadiums, convention and exhibit centers, and performing arts venues.
TCC Job Fair
TCC jobs via ZipRecruiter
TCC
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