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 Well, I have caught the Covid. I started feeling bad over the weekend and when I took a test, it came up positive. I’ve managed to avoid it thus far, and I’m sorry to report my wife Bam has it now too. Luckily her case isn’t hitting her as hard as it did me. She says that’s because women tend to be stronger than men. That may be true, but it’s no fun either way. Reported Covid cases have doubled in Arizona since June. I am pretty sure I picked it up from a crowded event I attended last Thursday. It’s a good reminder that you might want to mask up in large indoor gatherings and take reasonable precautions. I managed to make it through the Mayor and Council meeting on Wednesday thanks to the ability to attend the meeting virtually. I hope to be back in the saddle next week.
 Council Member Dahl at home sick with COVID.
Stay safe,
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 Little bursts of color help make Wildcat Inn feel welcoming to everyone.
The Ward 3 office is now accepting donations on behalf of the Wildcat Inn! The Wildcat Inn is an old motor court hotel that was purchased by the city and operated as a city-owned, low-barrier, temporary shelter that provides a safe place to stay for people transitioning out of living on the streets. During their stay, they are supported in the details of re-integrating into the larger community, this support includes behavioral health services, substance abuse treatment, legal services, case management, goal setting, and independent living skills. Currently, Wildcat Inn is hosting 117 people, including 18 families with a total of 40 kids with ages ranging from newborn and up!
 The best way to get around is by two wheels! In this case, four!
The most needed items include children’s socks and underwear, kid’s clothes, and any household items for clients as they move into permanent housing. Things like dishes, silverware, pots and pans, linens, cleaning supplies, or anything else folks could use to make their place inviting and homey.
 One of my favorite spots at Wildcat Inn is this wall celebrating everyone who has moved into their own place.
As people regain stability in their lives, Wildcat staff assists them in gaining employment and housing. When people get a key to their very own apartment it is a life changing moment! Unfortunately, it does not come furnished. If you have the ability to contribute something to this new chapter in people’s lives it would be so appreciated! Please help us in our efforts to set people up for success!
The Ward 3 office is open Monday through Friday, 9am to 1pm. We will collect donations throughout the week and deliver them on Fridays.
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Social media was once considered a fad for the “younger generation”, but it has become one of the primary means of communication and information for people of all ages across the globe. The digital world has had many impacts and one being the loss of a significant portion of advertising dollars that used to flow to local newspapers. (Disclosure; I used to be employed at the Tucson Citizen until it shuttered in 2009)
June 6, 2023, was a seminal day for me, my first day at the Ward 3 office. I was hired to help with social media and communications management. Council Member Dahl already had a small online presence. However, most of it was personal and the Ward 3 office needed a digital voice in order to broaden our outreach to constituents and the Tucson community. The goal was to set the foundation for a way to communicate and inform the community as an extension of and addition to our newsletter.
 Our August 30 Water Wednesday post on Twitter or X or whatever its called now.
We started off with the big 3 -Facebook, Instagram, and X (the platform formerly known as Twitter). Shortly thereafter, we added Threads. The content is designed to be bite-sized bits of updates and information related to the Ward and Mayor and Council activities.
August 3 City employee Gabriela Barillas-Longoria spotlight on Instagram.
We also designed our posts to be topics that are a priority to Council Member Dahl and the Ward 3 office. Climate Change, water security, housing and the fentanyl crisis are top concerns. “Water Wednesdays” are weekly posts about water, “Fun Fact Friday” are informational posts that may not be very funny, but still “fun” to know. We use our social media to spotlight City employees who mostly work behind the scenes with little recognition.
We also highlight weekly pets for adoption from Pima Animal Care Center who have been in the shelter a year or longer.
Lastly, we leverage our social media to help expand the reach of messaging which we believe is of benefit to the community by sharing content on our pages.
 One of our Fun Fact Friday Posts on Instagram.
Looking forward, we aim to increase and vary our content, add video and animations. We want to be a bridge in the community between local government, neighborhoods, local business and non-profits.
So please follow us, like and share our content, and stay tuned for further developments.
Also, any constructive feedback is always welcome!
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 BLUE BELL /ID#A815837
Age: 5 years
Qualities:
Petite (40 lb) little Blue Bell is an all-around gem: great with other dogs, friendly with people, easy to handle, well-behaved. She came in to PACC as a stray so we don't know much about her history, but we do know she has a lot of love to share with her new family once they adopt her!
Fee:
Harvest has a $0 adoption fee. A $20 license fee applies to adult dogs. Adoption includes spay or neuter, age-appropriate vaccinations, microchip, and a free vet visit.
Contact:
Pima Animal Care Center, 4000 N. Silverbell Rd.
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, 12pm - 7pm.
Wednesday 1:30-7pm. Saturday and Sunday 10am - 5pm.
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Mountain First Neighborhood Association
Saturday 9/9, 9:00 - 10:00 AM
Mitchell Park, 1100 E Mitchell St.
Dodge Flower Neighborhood Association
Wednesday 9/13, 5:30 PM
Georgetown Apts. North Patio, 2510 N. Winstel Blvd.
The Ward 3 office is open open at 1510 E. Grant Rd. from 9 am - 1 pm, Monday through Friday. Staff will answer phone messages, emails and requests for meetings by the next business day. Leave your message at 520-791-4711 or email ward3@tucsonaz.gov.
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Mansfield Pool Will Stay Open Weekends Through the End of September! Hours are Noon to 4 pm
Slow Down... And Get Your Yard Sign!
The Ward 3 office has free yard signs available as part of the Tucson Department of Transportation and Mobility (DTM)'s SLOW DOWN Program, which is designed to inform drivers that they're traveling on a 25 mph neighborhood street and to remind them that slowing down saves lives.
Ward 3 Is Accepting Donations for the Iskashitaa Refugee Network!
The Ward 3 office is currently accepting donations of art supplies and canning supplies on behalf of the Iskashitaa Refugee Network. We are ONLY accepting jelly jars, Kerr, Mason, or Ball jars for preserving/ canning, with or without canning rings. Feel free to drop by 1510 E. Grant Rd. during our office hours (9 am to 1 pm Monday through Friday) if you'd like to support the work of this wonderful non-profit with a donation.
Come to the Ward 3 Office and Drop Off Supplies for Homeless Outreach in Our Donation Box!
Prince Food Pantry 7-8:30 AM the First Friday of Every Month
Free After School Drop-In Program Beginning August 7
Townhall for Public Education on September 9
 
¡Agua es Vida! Celebration of Water in the Desert and Short Film Showcase on September 16
Sustainable Tucson, Watershed Management Group, and The Loft Cinema announce “¡Agua es Vida! Celebration of Water in the Desert” - a day of films and free activities intended to help residents of Southern Arizona learn more about our water challenges and solutions we can implement in our communities.
Schedule of events:
8-11 a.m.: Family Saturday at Watershed Management Group’s Living Lab and Learning Center (1137 N. Dodge Blvd.). Learn how to make your own rainwater harvesting basin and take home a free build-your-own-basin kit.
11:30 a.m.: Tour WMG’s Living Lab and Learning Center to see how you can make the most of your water at home.
2 p.m.: ¡Agua es Vida! Short Film Showcase at The Loft Cinema (3233 E. Speedway Blvd.). Enjoy documentaries that highlight innovative solutions to our water issues and celebrate those who are working for water security and the health of our rivers. Southwest Troubadour Ted Ramirez will kick off the event with a mini-concert.
Selected films (full list on Loft website)
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Andrew Brown’s “Free Water” features local water champion Brad Lancaster sharing how we can take advantage of a largely untapped source of water: the rain that falls on our streets and yards.
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Mike Foster’s “Reintroduction of Beavers in the San Pedro” demonstrates how beaver dams can help restore the watershed by slowing down and spreading the water so it sinks in.
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Dr. Laura M. Norman’s “Can Rock Dams Reverse Climate Change?” shares the story of how ranch owners Valer and Josiah Clark installed over a thousand rock dams and created a lush riparian habitat on their ranch using only the land’s natural rainfall. Valer Clark will be present at the screening.
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Leslie Ann Epperson’s “Prayer Run for the Santa Ritas” follows Marlinda Francisco on her protest run to protect the land and water on the Tohono O’odham reservation.
After the short film program, some of the filmmakers and water experts will be on hand to answer questions.
For more information and how to register for free WMG events, go to https://sustainabletucson.org/agua-es-vida/
Film tickets are available at regular admission prices from The Loft Cinema: https://loftcinema.org/film/agua-es-vida-short-film-showcase
Grocery Sharing at Tucson Food Share - 2500 N. Stone Ave.
Groceries are shared Mondays 4:30- 6:00 pm,
Thursdays 6:00 - 7:30 pm, and Saturdays from 8am-9:30am.
https://tucsonfoodshare.org/ has more information about volunteering, donating, or requesting delivery.
Ready, Set, REC! in September
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Park(ing) Day 2023 Friday, September 15
from 9:00AM-1:00PM 100 N Stone Ave
Tucson Climate Strike! on September 15 and 16
Motel Drive Film Screening at The Loft on September 24th
Town Hall Series With District 1 Supervisor Rex Scott Beginning September 26.
The Sonoran Institute Presents: Dragonfly Day on the Santa Cruz River Saturday, September 30
No Kill Pima County is offer low cost pet resources
Sustainable Tucson Too Good To Waste Challenge
New Blue Lights Aimed at Reducing Red Light Running
The City of Tucson's Department of Transportation and Mobility (DTM) and the Tucson Police Department are partnering to install blue lights on top of traffic signals at certain intersections within the City of Tucson. These lights will illuminate when the red light is active, allowing officers to observe red light runners from a safe distance. The blue lights are not cameras and do not take pictures. In other communities, these lights have been shown to reduce the frequency of crashes when motorists understand the presence of the blue lights allow enforcement to take place from a distance, and the officer may not be seen. The first intersection scheduled to receive a blue light will be at Grant Road and Craycroft Road, which was selected based on the historically high frequency of left-turn collisions and the amount of heavy travel in the area.
Watch a video about the blue lights
Get Paid to Get Lifeguard Certified!
Tucson Parks and Recreation is on the lookout for lifeguards to keep our pools safe and exciting all year round! Whether you're a water enthusiast or looking for a cool part-time gig, this could be your perfect fit.
You don't need a boatload of experience to join the team - just a passion for aquatics and a minimum age of 15. Pay starts at $16.75 per hour. And here's the best part: the City has your back! They're offering to cover the cost of your Lifeguard Certification through their certification path. Dive into the lifeguard class, where you'll fine-tune your skills and make a splash in an intense, fast-paced course.
If you've got some serious swim skills and the urge to be a local hero, this is your time to shine. Get all the details and sign up for the swim test via the links below. Your aquatic adventure starts now!
Lifeguard information
Swim test registration
Watch a video about lifeguards
Sign Up for Tucson's Climate Action Report!
You can use this link to subscribe to the Climate Action Report through the City Manager's Office:
https://public.govdelivery.com/accounts/AZTUCSON/subscriber/new
Did You Know?
Cooling Centers Are Open Across Tucson!
In an effort to meet the need for respite from the record-high temperatures this summer, Tucson opened cooling centers on June 5, 2023.
The City cooling centers are open seven days a week, from noon-4 p.m. (closed for holidays on June 19 and July 4). The locations are listed below.
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Donna Liggins Center, 2160 N. 6th Ave, Tucson, AZ 85705
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El Pueblo Center, 101 W. Irvington Road, Tucson, AZ 85714
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El Rio Center, 1390 W. Speedway Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85745
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Morris K. Udall Center, 7200 E. Tanque Verde Road, Tucson, AZ 85715
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Randolph Center, 200 S. Alvernon Way, Tucson, AZ 85711
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Clements Center, 8155 E. Poinciana Drive, Tucson, AZ 85730
The cooling centers will be operational and stay accessible based on usage. Resources will be allocated to locations that demonstrate serving the highest level of need.
In addition to these cooling stations, the Tucson Pima Collaboration to End Homelessness has a list of more cooling centers and locations for water and supplies.
These additional locations where people can get out of the heat and sun include:
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Salvation Army Hospitality House, 1002 N Main Ave.
Open seven days a week, noon to 5 p.m.
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Primavera Foundation, 702 S. 6th Ave., Tucson, AZ 85701.
Open Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, from 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
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Sister Jose Women’s Center, 1050 S. Park Ave., Tucson, AZ 85719
Open Monday-Saturday, noon-4 p.m.
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Grace St Paul’s Episcopalian Church, 2331 E. Adams St.
Open Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, from noon-4 p.m.
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La Frontera RAPP, 1082 E. Ajo Way
Open Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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Kino Service Center, 2797 E. Ajo Way, Tucson, AZ 85713
Open Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., closed holidays
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Rio Nuevo One Stop, 320 N. Commerce Center Loop, Tucson, AZ 85745
Open Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., closed on holidays
 
 
Remove Your Pool!
 More than 20% of single-family households in Tucson have a swimming pool. A typical pool uses almost 30,000 gallons of water per year and represents significant costs to operate and maintain. As a pool owner, do you ever wonder about the benefits of not having a pool? If so, Tucson Water, Metro Water, Oro Valley Water, and Marana Water have collaborated to create a new hyper-local website (find it here) to answer common questions, such as how much you can save, who removes pools, the cost benefits, and how getting rid of a pool can conserve water and energy. If you want to keep your pool, the website also offers tips on how to check for leaks, use pool backwash for irrigation, and more.
Connect Arizona Affordable Connectivity Program
  Tucson Water Discounts
Call 520-791-5443 to make an appointment or visit this site for more information: https://www.tucsonaz.gov/water/low-income-assistance-program
 We welcome your feedback !
Please feel free to email us at Ward3@tucsonaz.gov
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