Tucson Earth Day Festival 2019

10 am -2 pm  |  Saturday, April 20, 2019 “Give that big blue marble a hug and discover all the ways to help make your world a healthier, greener place to live. Learn about recycling and composting, the joy of gardening and the fun of getting out and enjoying nature. Or learn how to bring … Read more

Two independent film festivals in Tucson in October

I know I was confused too, but there are two independent film festivals coming up in the Old Pueblo in October, so here’s the information on both: 13th Annual Tucson Film Fest, October 5 to 8 at UA Gallagher Theater, 1303 E. University Blvd.; El Con Theater, 3601 E. Broadway Blvd; and the Loft Cinema, … Read more

4 more donation parking meters installed to aid homeless

On  May 15, 2017 I posted about the first parking meter installed outside the Joel D. Valdez main library in downtown Tucson, for people to donate their extra change (or donate via credit/debit card) to help aid homeless people.  This project is sponsored by the Tucson Change Movement. More info and photos on the FB page: https://www.facebook.com/TucsonChange/.

Recently four other such green/blue parking meters were installed —  1) outside Public Works Center at 201 N. Stone Avenue 2) at Mercado San Agustin at 100 S. Avenida del Convento 3) at Tucson Children’s Museum at 200 S. 6th Avenue and 4) TCC Arena, 260 S. Church Ave.  Photos courtesy of Tucson Change Movement below.

 

 

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Lots to do all day at 2nd Saturdays Downtown

The night-time urban street fest 2nd Saturdays Downtown started up in May, 2010 so they just celebrated their four years downtown, along Congress Street.  The online schedule however lists a whole bunch of daytime activities as well at the new Maker House, 283 N. Stone Ave, the Children’s Museum Tucson, 200 S. 6th Avenue, the … Read more