Mayor and Council: To accommodate election day, the next mayor and council meeting is Wednesday, November 4 rather than the regular Tuesday. There is an afternoon study session and the regular meeting starts at 5:30. Meetings are held at City Hall, 255 W Alameda and can be watched live or archived at https://www.youtube.com/@cityoftucson/live.
Streets Equation: The City of Tucson is seeking feedback from residents regarding the budget for fiscal year 2028. The City will host a series of 1 virtual and 3 in-person forums in November called "The Streets Equation." This series serves as a bridge between government and the community, offering a transparent space for City leadership to connect, share, and collaborate withTucson residents on the topics of street maintenance and construction, transportation, and road safety. The schedule is below. For more information and to register, please visit the Streets Equation website.
Citywide: Monday, Nov. 9, 12 – 2 p.m. on Zoom (Link provided upon registration)
Ward 1 & 5: Wednesday, Nov. 18, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m., El Pueblo Senior Center; 101 W Irvington Rd Bldg 13
Ward 2 & 4: Monday, Nov. 16, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m., Morris K Udall Center; 7200 E Tanque Verde Rd
Ward 3 & 6: Tuesday, Nov. 10, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m., El Rio Neighborhood Center; 1390 W Speedway Blvd
Dancing in the Streets Nutcracker: Husband-and-wife Founders/Directors Joseph Rodgers and Soleste Lupu are celebrating 19 years of bringing The Nutcracker Ballet and the art of classical ballet to the Tucson community through their nonprofit ballet school, Dancing In The Streets AZ (DITSAZ). This Thanksgiving weekend, DITSAZ proudly presents its full-length production of The Nutcracker on Saturday, November 28 and Sunday, November 29, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. at the Leo Rich Theater at the Tucson Convention Center.
This production and the programs that make opportunities like this possible are supported by an Opportunity Grant from Angel Charity for Children, along with grant support from the Arizona Commission on the Arts, Community Foundation for Southern Arizona, City of Tucson Ward 2 and Council Member Paul Cunningham, City of South Tucson, and the Eliot Spalding Foundation.
Fall Plant Sale: Saturday, October 24, from 8 - 11 am, the Pima County Extension Service is excited to welcome shoppers to our brand-new nursery-three times larger than their previous nursery space. Come see the new space while shopping cacti, succulents, perennials, shrubs, trees, herbs, seasonal vegetables and more. Bring your own cart. Load it up with your favorite finds, come early for the best selection, and take time to visit our Demonstration Gardens for inspiration. Pima County Cooperative Extension is located at 4210 N. Campbell Ave.
Division Advisory Council: Everyone is welcome to join the leadership for Operations Division East (the police command for the east side) for an interactive community information meeting featuring speakers from TPD, TFD and other City of Tucson departments. Representatives will be stationed at tables to provide information and answer questions. The meeting takes place at the Ward 2 office (7820 E Broadway) Thursday, October 22 from 6 pm - 7:30 pm.
Ready Steady Open: Tucson's Mayor and Council recently approved a one-year pilot program to provide assistance to businesses before, during, and after construction of City capital projects. The program aims to provide enhanced communications and outreach for City construction work zones; support to small businesses through the City’s Office of Community and Economic Impact; and, one-time grants to eligible small local businesses on selected City project corridors.
Applications for Round 1 Grants are open now through Nov. 1, 2026. Prospective applicants are encouraged to attend upcoming Technical Assistance and Education webinars, via Microsoft Teams, on Tuesday, October 20, 1 p.m.
Businesses can find webinar links, learn more about the program, review eligibility requirements, view selected project corridors and apply for funding at: https://www.tucsonaz.gov/Departments/Transportation-Mobility/Ready-Steady-Open
'The Streets Equation' Budget Forums Coming Soon - Join "The Streets Equation," a series of in-person and virtual forums where residents can share feedback on street maintenance and construction, transportation, and road safety, as the City plans its fiscal year 2028 budget. Forums will include budget education, informational presentations, small-group discussions, and opportunities for resident feedback. The first (virtual) forum is scheduled for Monday, Nov. 9, from noon-2 p.m., on Zoom. You may select any of the events, regardless of the ward in which you live. Follow this link for dates, times, locations, and registration links: The Streets Equation
Garden District Porchfest: Tucson's Midtown Garden District Neighborhood Association would like to invite Ward 2 residents to join us for the 11th Annual Porch Fest October 25, 2026 2:30pm-5:30pm. Stroll the neighborhood to 8 different porch stages at this family friendly event with local food trucks and a kid's porch. The neighborhood is located between Pima and Grant, and Alvernon and Swan.
Attracting Beneficial Insects: The University of Arizona Cooperative Extension service is hosting a presentation by Dr. Wilfrid Calvin at the Highland Vista Garden (5300 E 7th St.) on November 15, 10 - 11:30 am. Learn proven ways to attract beneficial insects to your garden, enjoy a tour and ask all of your garden questions.
Mobile Meals: Do you know someone in your neighborhood who needs nutritious, low-cost meals delivered to their home by friendly volunteers? Call Mobile Meals at 520-622-1600. Mobile Meals serves all ages, including seniors and adults with disabilities. Anyone who has difficulty accessing the grocery store or cooking meals can sign up for Mobile Meals.
Mobile Meals of Southern Arizona is looking for compassionate volunteers to deliver nutritious meals to homebound individuals on Tucson's eastside.
With many of their regular volunteers taking a break from the heat, Mobile Meals urgently needs new drivers to ensure their clients receive the essential meals and friendly check-ins they depend on.
Visit the Mobile Meals of Southern Arizona website or contact Henry Gorton, Program Coordinator, at henry@mobilemealssoaz.org or (520) 622-2593 to learn more and sign up!
Step Up to Justice: Step Up to Justice has volunteer attorneys who hold free know-your-rights presentations for those who want to come. They offer several ongoing sessions, including The RENT Project (Renter Education for Neighborhoods and Tenants), The MAPP Project (Mobile Home Asset and Property Protection) and WORK (Workers’ Outreach, Rights, and Knowledge). You can find out when the sessions are held and how to sign up at https://www.stepuptojustice.org/.
Team Up to Clean Up: The City of Tucson, along with community partners, is organizing a citywide clean-up effort. Residents, families, students, community groups, and businesses are invited to join forces to clean and enhance our neighborhood. For more details, visit: Team Up To Clean Up.
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