 Thank you for coming to our Fall Kick-Off Meeting! We had over 60 neighbors gather for food, drinks, and good conversations. Community members shared stories of Thrive activities they have already participated in and discussed interests for upcoming events. Read more about it in the Mayor's Neighborhood Spotlight. We were excited to announce our partnership with MIG/Living Streets Alliance and introduced new team members including Kate, Evren, and Emily.
GET INVOLVED!
If you are interested in volunteering to shape the future of our 29th Street Thrive community, please send a quick message to Laura.Lopez@tucsonaz.gov or text 520.314.0889.
Please note: Laura will be out of the office October 2-18 and will be able to respond when she returns. For urgent matters, please contact jeremiah.dean@tucsonaz.gov
Attend the TPD 29th Street Coalition Meetings virtually or in-person at the Midtown Multi-Service Center (1100 S Alvernon Way) every month for community building, conversation, and updates with officers, business owners, residents, and other stakeholders within the 29th Street neighborhoods. Contact sean.travers@tucsonaz.gov or 520.589.8750.
Thursday, September 28, 6:00-8:00 p.m. The 29th Street Thrive Engagement Team will be there asking for feedback for our upcoming fall events.
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Donate Candy!
Candy donations to be given out at this year's 29th Street Trunk or Treat can be dropped off at the Freedom Park Center or the TPD Midtown Service Center.
Decorate a Trunk!
Is your business or organization interested in helping to create a fun and safe place for our local families to trunk or treat? Please contact sean.travers@tucsonaz.gov for more info about how to get involved.
Save the Date!
Trunk or Treating is on Fri. Oct 27, 5-7PM at the 29th Street Coalition PCC Campus
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Donate Hygiene Supplies!
New and unused supplies can be donated to the Freedom Park Center where the Freedom Senior Club will be assembling bags to be given to our unhoused neighbors.
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COMMUNITY RESOURCES & EVENTS
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Check out Councilwoman Nikki Lee's Ward 4 website. Includes Myers and other neighborhoods.
- Thursday, Oct. 5 5:30-6:30 p.m. Town Hall Meeting regarding Illegal Street Racing at 9670 E. Golf Links
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Check out Councilmember Steve Kozachik's Ward 6 website. Includes Roberts, Naylor, Alvernon Heights, and other neighborhoods.
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Go to seeclickfix.com/tucson to report a variety of issues including potholes, debris, broken park equipment and more. Or contact each department directly:
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Transportation and Mobility (potholes, streetlights, median landscape) 520.791.3154 tdotconcerns@tucsonaz.gov
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Code Enforcement (illegal dumping, residential weeds, inoperable vehicles) 520.791.5843 codeenforcement@tucsonaz.gov
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Graffiti 520.792.CITY (2489) graffiti@tucsonaz.gov
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Environmental Services (garbage, recycling, landfill) 520.791.3171 eshelp@tucsonaz.gov
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Tucson Water Emergencies 520.791.4133
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Report Homeless Encampment 520.791.2540 Reporting Tool: bit.ly/3DA9jQB
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Report Reckless Driving or Street Racing Reporting tool: bit.ly/44QoAIW
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Non-emergency Police 520.791.4444 google search: "Tucson Crime Reporting"
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Freedom Park Center has many fun programs listed here or call 520.791.4969.
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LAST POOL DAY! Freedom Pool will be open for one more day, Saturday 9/30 from 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
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PACC Free Pet Food 1st Tuesdays, 9:00-11:00 a.m.
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Blood Pressure Checks Wednesdays 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
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Senior Hot Meal Program Monday-Fridays (must pre-register)
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Register for nearby Leisure Classes or School's Out Camp
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Ready, Set, Rec will be bringing fun and games to our local parks. Check out their calendar here.
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TEP's $5 Shade Tree Program has reopened for the fall. Planting shade trees around your home – especially on the south and west sides – does double duty. It helps reduce solar heat gain in the summer and serves as a windbreak when it’s colder. Order here.
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The Eckstrom-Columbus Library offers diverse events and resources. Check out their calendar or call 520.594.5285.
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Job Help from various organizations
- Tuesdays 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
- Thursdays 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
- Fridays 10/20, 11/17, 12/15 10:00 a.m. - noon
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Free Adult Yoga Fridays 10/13, 11/17, 12/8 11:00 a.m. - noon. Register
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Crafternoons Every Monday from 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. for Youth and Teens. Check out these special crafts:
- Día de los Muertos Painting 10/13
- Kidz Art Watercolor 10/23
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Tohono O’odham Waila Music Concert with Gertie and the T.O. Boyz 11/03 3:00 - 4:00 p.m.
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Interested what our local TUSD schools are doing? Check out Myers-Ganoung Elementary and Roberts-Naylor K-8. Register for the 2023-24 school year here.
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Free Inclusive Preschool will be offered at Myers-Ganoung for 3 - 4 year olds. Register today! Please call 520.225.1177 for more information.
- Morning Session 8:20-10:50 a.m. or
- Afternoon session 12:00-2:30 p.m.
- Both session occur on M, T, Th, F
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Child & Family Resources 888.241.5002 is hosting:
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Family Fun Day at Reid Park Zoo Saturday, Sept. 30, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Check their Program Round-up showcasing the resources they offer! This event is included with zoo admission.
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Check out what's going on at the Southern Arizona Dance Center at 4801 E 29th Street here or call 520.216.4455. No experience, special clothes, or partner necessary! Not really a dancer? No problem!
- Modern Western Square Dance Lessons begin Saturday, October 7, 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. $10/person per week. Contact Richard at 505.553.8973 or stufftolearn@msn.com with questions
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The Hermitage Cat Shelter at 5278 E. 21st Street offers fun activities and resources in addition to adoptions. 520.571.7839
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First Annual Craft Fair on Saturday, Sept. 30, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Come on by and shop a little AND pet cats a little too. We’ve got crochet, art, pottery, glassware, and more!
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Meditation with Cats Sundays 10/1 & 11/5 from 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. Register
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Food for People's Pets Pantry Third Thursdays 10/19, 11/16, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Pet food and supply assistance for low income families to promote pet retention and keep family pets in their home. Use the alley behind the shelter (off Magnolia).
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Cats & Yoga Sunday, 10/22 10:30-11:30 a.m. Register
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Donate your beverage cans! Learn more here.
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Learn more about the new Arizona Autism Charter School grades 6-12 at 1300 S Belvedere Avenue (previously the Changemaker Campus) 602.882.5544
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The Goodwill Opportunity Youth Center at 7149 E. 22nd near Kolb is a new center dedicated to providing education, services, and support to youth ages 16-24. It’s a free drop-in resource center that offers a safe place for young people to learn, grow, and build a better future for themselves. Open Mon 10:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. and Tue - Thur 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Call 520.306.8445 for details. |
See the Thrive Community Calendar on our website. If you know of a public event, please let us know and we will add it!
BLAST FROM THE PAST!
 Just north of 29th and Alvernon was the Magic Carpet Slide which opened in 1986. Want to learn more? Check out more images and maps on our social media (links below).
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You can now find us on social media! Click on the links below or search: @29thrive
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Laura McAndrews Lopez
29th Street Thrive Coordinator
Call: 520.837.5359 TDD: 520.791.2639
Text: 520.314.0889
Email: laura.lopez@tucsonaz.gov
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