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Job opportunity: Kids worker

The Tucson Parks and Recreation department is looking for KIDCO recreation workers to assist with programs for children. A recreation worker provides service to the patrons of the City’s Parks and Recreation facilities. The position helps plan activities for children ages 5 to 12, prepares facilities for scheduled functions, and supervises youth activity
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El Tour de Tucson postponed

The 38th Banner-University Medicine El Tour de Tucson scheduled for Nov. 21 has been postponed to Saturday, April 10, 2021. Organizers say the decision was made after monitoring the ongoing public health concerns brought on by the coronavirus pandemic and concern for the safety and wellness of the cyclists, volunteers, staff, and the community. There […]
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City of Tucson playgrounds reopen

Tucson Parks and Recreation is beginning to open playgrounds today, Aug. 24, but it will take some time to get them all open. Please be patient, as the department works to get to more than 100 parks with playgrounds to take down the caution tape, clean, inspect, and put up signage. Playgrounds will be cleaned […]
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Tucson Parks and Recreation cancels fall events

Tucson Parks and Recreation has canceled the department’s annual fall events, including Boo Bash at Lincoln Park, Family Festival in the Park at Reid Park, and the Holiday Arts and Crafts Fair held over Thanksgiving weekend at Reid Park. Out of an abundance of caution, the department made the difficult decision to cancel these events […]
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Shopping help available for seniors

The Pima Council on Aging (PCOA) is partnering with the City of Tucson, using $500,000 of federal CARES Act funds, in offering supportive grocery shopping services to people ages 60 and over who earn less than $25,520 a year and live in the city. This program helps that vulnerable population avoid trips outside their homes […]
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The 9th Annual Kid´z Expo & Back to school

More than 500 cars showed up at the 9th annual Kid’z Expo & Back to School event! Which took place at the El Pueblo Center parking lot, where the amazing team of Volunteers the 520 Cowboys signaled in our guests through a corridor of vendors ready to give away everything from school supplies, snacks, resources […]
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Happy birthday, Tucson and Nandi!

Today, Aug. 20, is Tucson’s 245th birthday, and Nandi the elephant was born at Reid Park Zoo six years ago today. As we mentioned yesterday, the annual celebration bash for Tucson’s birthday was canceled due to COVID-19. Nandi won’t have her birthday celebrated in public, either, but there’s a virtual alternative party set for Saturday, […]
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Mayor Romero & Council Member Santa Cruz’s Efforts Raise $1.25 Million for the We Are One | Somos Uno Immigrant Relief Fund

Funds to provide COVID-19 relief for those left out of federal programs  (TUCSON, AZ – August, 2020) The We Are One | Somos Uno Resiliency Fund received $1.25 million from two donors to provide financial relief for Tucson’s immigrant communities. The funds come from the Open Society Foundations and an anonymous donor.   The donations will provide […]