Pima County Bd. of Supervisors meets tomorrow September 5th, at 9 a.m., 130 W. Congress St. on the first floor. Agenda online:
https://pima.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=A&ID=552209&GUID=E15D76B2-8B74-4089-9D76-6A670372E6C9
Go to our Calendar listing for more info on Supervisor Ally Miller’s recent remarks, and the agenda items regarding them.
Any member of the public can speak at Call to the Public, item # 7.
“The 21st Annual Labor Day event will take place on September 4, 2017 at Reid Park in Tucson, AZ. Activities are scheduled to take place between 10:00 am and 2:00 pm, with details forthcoming as they emerge.
Labor Day gives us a unique opportunity to emphasize the importance of unions and the good we do for the community during a time when workers need all the support they can get. This year’s event theme “The Workforce of the Future” reflects the changing dynamics of the workforce and will feature a classic car and motorcycle show with vehicles provided by Door Slammers Car club and union members. Please join us!”
“PALF’s FREE Labor Day event. Pinatas are in the house as well as ingredients for the Peanut in the Pie contest. New this year is the JTED Student Choice award for the Classic Car and Motorcycle Show.
Special shout out and thanks to IBEW 1116 and IBEW 570 for donating 2 children’s bicycles for the Labor Day Raffle. Tickets are $1.00 each at our Labor Day event. #LABORDAY #winabike #celebratelabordayandthecontributionsofallworkingpeople”
Only 2 contested primaries to report on tonight from City of Tucson Elections in Ward 3 (Democrats) and Ward 6 (Greens):
Ward 3 Council (Democrats). Open seat as Councilwoman Karin Uhlich is stepping down after 3 terms.
Felicia Chew 1703 32.09%
Paul Durham 2416 45.52%
Tom Tronsdal 1177 22.18%
(to face off with Independent Gary Watson in the General. No Republican or Green in this race).
Ward 5 Council (no primary, 2 term Councilman Democrat Richard Fimbres is unopposed, as well in the General)
Fimbres: 2583
Ward 6 Council (Green Party)
Mike Cease 51 63.75%
Michael Oatman 26 32.5%
(to face off with incumbent 2 term Councilman Democrat Steve Kozachik and Republican Mariano Rodriguez in the General Election on Nov. 7, 2017)
Kozachik: 5384
Rodriguez: 1537
More info: https://www.tucsonaz.gov/clerks/elections
Congratulations to the winners, Paul Durham and Mike Cease.
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Tagged City of Tucson Elections, City of Tucson primary election, democrats, Felicia Chew, Gary Watson, Green Party, Karin Uhlich, Mariano Rodriguez, Michael Oatman, Mike Cease, Paul Durham, Republicans, Richard Fimbres, Steve Kozachik, Tom Tronsdal, Ward 3 Council, Ward 5 Council, Ward 6 Council
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Tagged Cathy Rivers, Hoco Fest, Hotel Congress, independent radio, Kurt B. Reighley, KXCI Community Radio
Tucson Birthday Month Screening in 35mm
“The Loft Cinema celebrates Tucson’s birthday month with a special 35mm screening of the totally awesome ‘80s teen romantic comedy Can’t Buy Me Love, starring Patrick Dempsey and Amanda Peterson, filmed right here in Tucson! See Tucson High, the Airplane Boneyard, Tucson Mall, Speedway Boulevard, and other local landmarks (including The Loft Cinema marquee, known in the ‘80s as The Showcase marquee) on the big screen!
Grab a slice of our free Tucson Birthday Cake (while supplies last), and enter our Free Prize Raffle for a fantastic Tucson Gift Basket that includes blu rays of films made in Arizona, Tucson-centric books, gift certificates from local retailers and more! It may be true that money can’t buy you love, but it CAN buy you a fun night at The Loft Cinema!
In Can’t Buy Me Love, ‘80s heartthrob Patrick Dempsey (in his pre-“McDreamy” era) stars as Ronald Miller, a high school nerd dying to be one of the cool kids. Ever the enterprising problem-solver, Ronald hits upon the perfect (at least by ‘80s teen comedy standards) idea: he’ll “rent” the most popular girl at Tucson High (and his secret crush), head cheerleader Cindy Mancini (Amanda Peterson), to pretend to be his girlfriend for one month, thereby catapulting him to the pinnacle of popularity as well. But as the title of the film indicates, Ronald’s capitalist schemes may not go exactly according to plan, and through it all, he just might learn that when it comes to love, money changes everything. A funny and charming John Hughes-esque comedy with a dark undercurrent, Can’t Buy Me Love also features a great supporting cast of ‘80s teen movie regulars, including Courtney Gains (The Burbs) as a nerd with a heart, Seth Green (Pump up the Volume) as Ronald’s psychotic little brother, and Gerardo Mejia (aka “Rico Suave”) as an obnoxious jock. But the greatest cast member has to be Tucson, Arizona, playing itself to perfection. Whether hanging out at Tucson Mall, having a romantic interlude at the Airplane Boneyard, or cruising Speedway Boulevard, the teens of Can’t Buy Me Love are totally “Living La Vida Tucson,” and the Southwest aesthetic pleasantly pervades everything from the set design to the “warm desert” cinematography to the costumes (we’re talking to you, Cindy Mancini’s totally awesome fringed white leather cowgirl jacket!). (Dir. by Steve Rash, 1987, USA, 94 mins., Rated PG-13)”
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Tagged "Can't Buy Me Love", Amanda Peterson, Loft Cinema, Patrick Dempsey, Tucson film, Tucson's Birthday month
“One notable Tucsonan in the Educational Enrichment Foundation’s 6th Annual Celebrity Spelling Bee lineup will emerge victorious, and teachers across Tucson Unified School District will win big. Emcee for the evening, John Pedicone will keep rivalries in check as proceeds from the event benefit classroom grants from EEF to teachers for classroom supplies, school projects, and desperately needed equipment.
Spellers and their affiliations include:
AMBER ADIL, Angel Charity for Children
STEPHANIE BALZER, The Drawing Studio
RANDI DORMAN, R+R Develop
STEVE FARLEY, Arizona State Senate
DAVE FITZSIMMONS, Arizona Daily Star
SUE GILES, Tucson Lifestyle Magazine
MARYANN GREEN, University High School
GREG HANSEN, Arizona Daily Star
TODD HOLTHAUS, Pima Community College Woman’s Basketball
ANGIE JOHNSON-SMITH, Smith & Dale Philanthropic Counsel
CURTIS MCCRARY, The Rialto Theatre
KADE MISLINSKI, Batch and Saguaro Corners
JIM NINTZEL, Tucson Weekly
JASON OTT, Citi
ADAM REX, Children’s Book Author/Illustrator
JIM ROSBOROUGH, Pima Community College Woman’s Basektball
MARK RUBIN, Law Office of Mark Rubin/Pima Medical Institute
DAVID SLUTES, Hotel Congress
DUSTIN WILLIAMS, Pima County School Superintendent’s Office
BETTY VILLEGAS, Community Volunteer
MELISSA VITO, Senior Vice President for Student Affairs, University of Arizona
Sponsors include Tucson Electric Power, Learning A-Z, The Rialto Theatre/Tucson, Arizona, Bookmans Entertainment Exchange, Smith & Dale, and Long Realty Cares.
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