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From: Ward 3
Contact: 791-4711 or ward3@tucsonaz.gov
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How do you celebrate today’s holiday? Do you take your kids trick-or-treating in your neighborhood, or have fun at a Halloween party? Binge watch old horror movies on cable TV (my personal favorite)? Create a fabulous costume for a night at the downtown clubs? Take the family or a date to the haunted house at Slaughterhouse or Nightfall at Old Tucson? Is your front yard transformed into Transylvania or a graveyard? Do you heat some apple cider on the stove, with extra cloves and cinnamon, to fill the house with the smell of Fall?
 My son Brian, dressed as a Blockbuster zombie killed by a late return VHS that had not been rewound, a few years ago.
Whatever you do this time of year, have fun, be safe, and we wish you a Happy Halloween
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In getting to know so many neighbors across Ward 3, I am especially grateful when longtime residents share their memories of their neighborhoods. In Miracle Manor, some neighbors still live in their childhood homes and fondly recall what it was like on Halloween night. They remember the excitement of running from house to house collecting candy, always making sure to save time for a visit to Sleepy Hollow, a mobile home park on the southeast side of the neighborhood that spared no expense.
While many neighbors outside the mobile park joined in the fun, some even turning their front yards into haunted houses, Sleepy Hollow was the heart of it all. Resident Lisa Bravo remembers folks there handing out homemade candy, popcorn balls, and candy apples. With many Seniors living in the park at the time, it became a special way for everyone to connect, creating lasting memories and a true sense of community.
 The Old Sleepy Hollow RV Park office. Credit: Michael McKisson via Az Luminaria
If you’re planning to celebrate Halloween this year, take a moment to get to know your neighbors, it might spark the kind of memories that last for generations. Happy Halloween, everyone!
 The City Election is on Tuesday. Consult the Pima County Recorder's Office if you still have your ballot, or vote in person on election day.
This morning, community volunteers, STAR Village residents, folks from the Primavera Foundation, and the City's Multi-Disciplinary Outreach Team (MDOT) came together to pick up litter along Grant Rd. and the residential streets in the area around STAR Village. Ward 3 Council Member Kevin Dahl and Ward 6 Council Member Karin Uhlich were present as well as Spiderman.
 Community Volunteers, Spiderman help clean Grant Road along with Council Members Karin Uhlich, and Kevin Dahl.
As Steven LaTurco, the Community Services Project Facilitator with Tucson's Environmental Services Department says, "Every piece of trash picked up makes a difference, and every volunteer counts."
 Council Member Kevin Dahl having fun picking up litter on Grant Road.
If you're interested in a future clean up, you have options on 11/08, 11/10, and 11/22. You can register at the bottom of this webpage: https://climateaction.tucsonaz.gov/pages/teamup
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 Rufry ID: #A781084 Age: 5 years
Qualities:
Rufry has been at the shelter since September 19, 2025, and is ready to go home today! This playfull pitty is a happy pup that is looking for a loving and caring family to go home to that will teach him some tricks for a couple of treats, this Halloween.
He is in Kennel D181.
Fee:
Rufry has a $0 adoption fee. He is neutered, microchipped, and up-to-date on his vaccinations.
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.
Oh Henry ID: #A884276 Age: 4 years
Qualities:
Oh Henry could have been the stunt double for Binx the cat in the movie Hocus Pocus! This friendly feline is ready to go home and help hand out candy to any trick-or-treaters this holiday.
He is in Kennel C021.
Fee:
Oh Henry has a $0 adoption fee. He is neutered, microchipped, and up-to-date on his vaccinations.
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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La Madera Neighborhood Association
Saturday 11/1, 9-10:30 am
La Madera Park,
2700 E La Madera Dr.
Desert Mallow Neighborhood Association
Wednesday 11/12, 6-7 pm
Ward 3 Community Room
1510 E. Grant Rd.
Feldman Neighborhood Association
Thursday 11/13, 7-8 pm
1120 N. 5th Ave.
Rillito Bend Neighborhood Association
Saturday 11/15, 1-2:30 pm
Northminster Presbyterian Church
2450 E. Fort Lowell Rd.
Richland Heights West Neighborhood Association
Saturday 11/15, 4-5 pm
1425 E Greenlee Rd.
The Ward 3 office is open at 1510 E. Grant Rd. from
9 am - 1 pm for walk-ins or later by appointment, Monday through Friday. Staff will answer phone messages, emails, and requests for meetings by the next business day. Leave your message at or email ward3@tucsonaz.gov.
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Grant Rd. Construction Alert Starting October 27 Through The First Quarter Of 2026
Between Miracle Mile and Grant Road. Work will take place from 6 am to 5 pm Monday through Thursday. It will begin that the intersection of Flowing Wells and Miracle Mile moving south towards Grant Road.
Gala Phantasma October 31, From 4 - 8:30 PM
Tucson Community Health Fair November 1, From 10 AM - 2 PM
PCFA's Fall Gathering on November 1 From 2 - 4:30 PM
Planting Party A Campus Farms Sunday, November 2 At 8 AM
Hope In The Park Event November 7 From 9 AM - 2 PM
Lend A Hand Plant Sale November 7, 8, and 9
 Lend A Hand Senior Assistance which provides free services to seniors in 12 Ward 3 neighborhoods is holding a large benefit plant sale November 7, 8 and 9. We are hoping to see it in the newsletter tomorrow. I’m sorry for the late notice. I will add a plant sale flyer in a second email. If you have questions please call or text me, Junie Hostetler, at 520-360-7613.
Battery Recycling Drive Saturday, November 8 From 9 AM-1 PM
La Madera Porchfest Sunday, November 9 From 2- 5:30 PM
Trashy Divas Barrio Blue Moon Neighborhood Clean-Up Event Monday November 10 From 9-10:30 AM
Trashy Divas is working in the Ward 3 area this time, cleaning up a portion of Main Street between Speedway and Drachman. The weather is perfect right now, and we hope you can come out.
Parking is available at 345 W Drachman St, Tucson, AZ 85705. There is an empty lot and plenty of free street parking.
Community Health and Wellness Holiday Food Drive
 Come drop off some much needed food donations at our office and help a good cause!
Adobe Repair Class
 Do you live in an old adobe home? Is it cracking and crumbling? The Vista del Monte Neighborhood Association wants to teach you how to repair it and care for it properly. We’ve recruited an experienced adobe-making teacher for a hands-on class at one of our local 1930s adobe bungalows. We’re still working on the timing and syllabus, but we’re aiming for early 2026.
Right now, we’re just trying to gauge interest. Please take a quick survey to let us know what you want out of adobe classes.
https://bit.ly/adobe-repair-class
Please share the survey link with anyone you know who lives in an old adobe house, too! Or anyone who just wants to learn about adobe for the fun of it.
Plan Tucson
 Plan Tucson 2025 is Proposition 417 on the ballot for City of Tucson voters on Tuesday, November 4.
If you have questions or would like to learn more about Plan Tucson 2025, please explore the following materials:
Plan Tucson 2025 Fast Facts:
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Plan Tucson 2025 is a policy document that provides a roadmap for our community’s future. The Plan is used to guide the creation and implementation of ordinances, resolutions, budget priorities, capital projects, programs and services
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Cities such as Tucson are required by state law to update our General Plan every 10 years
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Plan Tucson 2025 does not increase any taxes or obligate funding
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Thousands of Tucson residents, over a multi-year outreach period, participated in updating the Plan’s goals, policies, future growth map, and overall framework
All Plan Tucson 2025 materials can be found at plantucson.tucsonaz.gov.
Election day in the City of Tucson is Tuesday, November 4, 2025. Thank you again for all your hard work bringing Plan Tucson 2025 to where it is today!
Contact the Plan Tucson Team
Email: PlanTucson@tucsonaz.gov
Solar United Neighbors Tucson Co-op
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 - 9:30 am.
https://tucsonfoodshare.org has more information about volunteering, donating, or requesting delivery.
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We welcome your feedback!
Please feel free to email us your comments at Ward3@tucsonaz.gov or to subscribe to our newsletter.
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