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What is Thanksgiving? Thanksgiving is a national holiday celebrated in the United States on the fourth Thursday of November. It honors the early settlers and Native Americans who came together for a historic harvest feast. Each year, families gather to give thanks and celebrate this important American tradition. Why Do People Travel on […]
Pumpkins are a beloved symbol of fall, especially in October and November, but there’s more to them than Halloween decorations and Thanksgiving pies. Surprisingly, pumpkins are fruits, not vegetables, since they develop from flowers and contain seeds. Interesting facts about pumpkins: Pumpkins take about 90 to 120 days to grow from seed to harvest. […]
National Native American Heritage Month is celebrated in November to recognize the cultures, traditions, and achievements of Native Americans, Alaska Natives, Native Hawaiians, and affiliated Island communities. It also honors veterans from these communities who have served in the U.S. military. Native Americans have a longstanding tradition of military service, with some
NOV. 12, 2024 – MARCH 30, 2025 Tucson Parks and Recreation announced the winter pool schedule which will run Nov. 12, 2024, through March 30, 2025. Winter pools are heated to 78-82 degrees. Pools will be open for both adult lap swim and recreational swimming times. No diving boards or slides will be open. Visit […]
National Native American Heritage Month is celebrated in November to recognize the cultures, traditions, and achievements of Native Americans, Alaska Natives, Native Hawaiians, and affiliated Island communities. It also honors veterans from these communities who have served in the U.S. military. Native Americans have a longstanding tradition of military service, with some
– The 51st annual Tucson Meet Yourself (TMY) celebration kicks off Friday, Oct. 4, at 11 a.m., continuing through Sunday, Oct. 6. TMY is a free, three-day festival taking place outdoors at three city blocks and Jácome Plaza (in front of the Joel D. Valdez Main Library) in Downtown Tucson. The festivities begin at […]
The Government of Sonora, through the Ministry of Tourism (Sectur), inaugurated Casa Sonora this Monday at the Mexican Embassy in Ottawa, as part of Mexico Week in Canada. Casa Sonora is an exhibition space dedicated to the state of Sonora, where visitors from September 9 to 15 will have the opportunity to enjoy indigenous crafts, […]
Mexican Independence Day has been celebrated for centuries with a series of parties and rituals that have changed over the years but have always been spectacular and mark a milestone in Mexican culture. So, if you are thinking of traveling to Mexico soon, mark the date – September 16 – and keep reading to find […]
In front of a loving community, attended by friends, family, community leaders, and dignitaries, all of whom came to celebrate Dr. V’s enduring legacy of mariachi education, a bronze statue of Dr. Valenzuela, affectionately known as “Dr. V,” was recently unveiled at the northeast corner of Davis Bilingual School in Tucson, where he founded the […]






















