Pima County Family Resource Guide Is Now Available
The Pima County Family Resource Guide is a tool for community members to get “plugged-in” to local programs that support the whole family; from food assistance and mental health services, to early intervention and access to child care. Parents often feel overwhelmed by information when looking for help. The Pima County Family Resource Guide was intentionally designed by local First Things First staff to lessen that confusion and showcase a condensed collection of resources that serve as a starting point for families navigating systems of support.
Access the entire guide by clicking the button below.
La Guía De Recursos Familiares Del Condado De Pima Ya Está Disponible
La Guía de recursos familiares del condado de Pima es una herramienta para que los miembros de la comunidad se “conecten” con programas locales que apoyan a toda la familia; desde asistencia alimentaria y servicios de salud mental, hasta intervención temprana y acceso a cuidado infantil. Los padres suelen sentirse abrumados por la información cuando buscan ayuda. La Guía de recursos familiares del condado de Pima fue diseñada intencionalmente por el personal local de First Things First para disminuir esa confusión y mostrar una colección condensada de recursos que sirven como punto de partida para las familias que navegan por los sistemas de apoyo.
Accede a la guía completa haciendo clic en el botón de abajo.
The Arizona Women's Chorus is Recruiting Singers
The Arizona Women's Chorus is recruiting treble singers for its fall schedule. Weekly rehearsals start Sept 9, Monday, at St Philip's in the Hills Church on River and Campbell. If you can sing and would like to sing with a group of wonderful women, please contact Terrie Ashbaugh, our Conductor, at terrieL@azwomenschorus.org to schedule an audition. No need to be a professional singer and no need to be able to read music. Come join us! We create harmony on many levels! www.arizonawomenschorus.org
Country Glenn Neighborhood Association Community Gathering on August 25 from 5-8 pm
Community Forum for Temporary Events, Farmer’s Markets, and Mobile Food Vendors on August 29 at Two Different Times 9 -11am and 1-3pm
Foro Comunitario Para Eventos Temporales, Mercados de Agricultores y Vendedores Ambulantes de Alimentos el 29 de Agosto en Dos Horarios Diferentes, de 9 - 11 am y de 1- 3pm
City of Tucson Parks Partners with Tucson Comic Con For the Labor Day Weekend! August 30 - September 1
 
This Labor Day weekend Ready, Set, Rec! will be at the Tucson Comic Con helping families and people of all ages have the best pop culture experience in Arizona. to get tickets to this fun event click on the button below.
Community Conversation on Racial Discrimination
Saturday, September 7, 2024
10:30AM – 12:00PM
Valencia Library
Registration Required
https://pima.bibliocommons.com/events/66956753c1fd1ef871e3cb91
Thursday, September 12, 2024
6:30PM – 8:00PM
Woods Memorial Library
Registration Required
https://pima.bibliocommons.com/events/669567e0897288371b289c26
Goat Head Removal
Every Friday at 7am - through the end of Sept.
Email Joy for for more info or meet up location: MudnJoy@aol.com
Currently clearing Blacklidge Bicycle Blvd.
Coffee and tea served after the pulls.
Full coverage clothes recommended: long pants, sleeves, shoes + socks, or insect spray.
Always: hat, gloves, and water - 62 oz is a good amount for summer. Little shovel, garden fork, padded kneeling surface are useful extra tools available if you don't have any we reuse 50# bird or animal feed bags.
Goat Head weed Photo Credit: Juan Carlos Fonseca Mata - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0,
Steve Kozachik In Concert
 Tucson Parks and Recreation Extended Summer and Fall Pool Schedules Released
Former Ward 6 City Councilman Steve Kozachik is a talented musician in his own right. You can catch him in concert on the following dates at the corresponding venues in bold.
- Sunday, September 8th from 5pm until 8pm at Corbett's - 340 N. 6th Ave.
Tucson Parks and Recreation has released its new pool hours for the extended summer and fall seasons. The extended summer season will run Aug. 1-31 and the fall schedule will run Sept. 1-Nov. 10. View the new schedules at the links below. To find a pool near you, visit the Parks and Recreation website. Pool admission remains free.
We Care Tucson Student Tech Connection
Storm Damage Removal
 Have you heard of Special Brush and Bulky? The City of Tucson's Environmental and General Services team wants to support residents following the recent storm damage. Residents can request for a Special Brush & Bulky collection. https://bit.ly/OneCallHaulsItAll You'll place your materials where you normally set out for brush & bulky pickup and our team will pick up and dispose of your debris, and tree trimmings at the landfill. All for $55! Residents can share the cost with a neighbor as long as it's no more than 10 cubic yards
CALL TO ARTISTS: Bicycle Art For Use in the 27th Annual Art Auction on December 7, 2024
 From now until December 1st, BICAS is seeking bicycle-inspired artwork and art made from bike parts in all mediums. Artists are welcome to use scrap bike parts from BICAS, which are available for free in the shop.
Please bring art:
Ready to install to BICAS by deadline December 1st
Fill our art intake:
Form in person at BICAS, or online before drop-off
Drop off location:
BICAS
2001 N. 7th Ave
Tucson, AZ 85705
Tuesday through Sunday, 11 AM to 6 PM
Art Auction Details:
As a nonprofit, the BICAS Art Auction is our largest fundraising event of the year. An all-ages event accompanied by food, drinks, and live entertainment, this celebration has grown into a regular event of the Tucson art scene, over decades of auctions and thousands of works by local artists who support our mission of bicycle transportation accessibility for all! We are proud of the advocacy of many of Tucson’s most prolific working artists who donate their bicycle-themed art.
December 7th, 5 PM to 9 PM (One Night Only!)
Bids close at 8 PM
2001 N 7th Ave, Tucson, AZ 85705
BICAS
art@bicas.org
bicas.org/art/auction
BICAS ART Instagram: @bicasart
BICAS Art Facebook: BICAS Art
EASY Food Equity-Accessibility Request to Tucson Community
 EASY Food Equity-Accessibility Request to Tucson Community Members: Tucson Food Share is asking for help to collect and upcycle plastic t-shirt-style bags (aka grocery bags) for our customers during our shopping hours at our Food Share. Because we are distributing food three times weekly, we have had trouble justifying the cost and sustainability risks of buying these bags new. Any consideration Tucsonans can provide to this food equity request is greatly appreciated. Please bring bags to the Ward 3 office. The office located at 1510 E Grant Rd Tucson, AZ 85719 is open 9 am-1 pm Monday -Friday.
Equity Priority Survey For The City Of Tucson
The Office of Equity has identified 12 demographic indicators of vulnerability, which together form the Tucson Equity Priority Index (TEPI). While all these indicators contribute to social vulnerability, they may not do so equally. This survey asks the community to determine which variables most significantly impact vulnerability in Tucson.
September 13, 2024, Dodge Flower Neighborhood Clean Up 8 - 10am
Join residents, the City of Tucson, and Tucson Clean and Beautiful for a cleanup event. Find our staff setup at a check-in table ready with supplies. Cleanup activities include picking up litter. Meeting location at 2425 N. Haskell Dr. Wings of Freedom Apartments parking lot.
Donna Liggins Family Fun Night Friday, September 27 from 6-8 pm
City of Tucson Housing First - MDOT Care Packet Assembly
 Join us in making a positive impact in our community by assembling care packets for the Housing First initiative.
To register for the upcoming care packet assembly event, please click on the link below:
https://forms.office.com/g/N7Qc8R98Ni
If you have any questions or need further information, reach out to thelma.magallanes@tucsonaz.gov or call at (520) 651-8017.
**Please note that the maximum capacity per event is 20 people, and the session will be closed once this limit is reached.
Team Up To Clean Up Community Celebration Saturday October 26 From 8-10 AM
Cyclovia Tucson is back! October 27th, From 9 am - 3 pm
 Living Streets Alliance is delighted to announce their 21st event which will take place on Sunday, October 27th, from 9 AM to 3 PM!
The Fall route will bridge Downtown and the City of South Tucson along 2.25 miles of car-free, carefree streets. Walk, bike, play, connect—during Cyclovia, the streets are yours!
Grocery Sharing at Tucson Food Share - 2500 N. Stone Ave.
Groceries are shared Mondays 4:30 - 6 pm, Thursdays 6 - 7:30 pm, and Saturdays from 8 - 9:30am. https://tucsonfoodshare.org/ has more information about volunteering, donating, or requesting delivery.
The St. Francis Cooling Center is Still Open
The St. Francis Shelter Community’s cooling center in our community room is now open from 1-5 pm Monday-Friday until September 13. Thank you to St Francis Shelter for doing this for the second year in a row.
Cooling Center Info in Tucson
  
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