Jump to navigation Search form Search NewsNet Subscribe Email Address TUCSON HOLIDAY ICE OUTDOOR SKATING RINK NOW OPEN Date: Nov. 22, 2021 Rio Nuevo and the City of Tucson invite you to skate on Tucson's outdoor ice rink over the holidays, now through Jan. 9. Tucson Holiday Ice is located at 260 S. Church Ave., in front of the Tucson Convention Center Ticket Office. Tickets can be purchased online and at the TCC Ticket Office. Each session starts at a designated time and lasts for 90 minutes. Admission for adults is $17 per session, children under 12 are $12, and skate assists can be rented on-site for $5. Skates are included with the ticket price and begin at size 8 for children and run as large as men's size 15. Socks are required, and gloves and a mask are highly recommended. Buy tickets Tucson Holiday Ice website Read the news release CITY HOLIDAY CLOSURES THIS WEEK Date: Nov. 22, 2021 All City of Tucson offices, except for emergency services, will be closed Thursday, Nov. 25, in observance of Thanksgiving Day, and most offices will reopen on Friday, Nov. 26. Residential and commercial customers with trash and recycling collections normally scheduled on Thursdays and Fridays will have their service delayed by one day. The Los Reales Landfill and the Household Hazardous Waste facility will be closed on Thursday. Sun Tran and Sun Van routes will provide service once an hour (follow the link below). The Sun Link streetcar will run from 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Sun Shuttle and Oro Valley Sun Shuttle Dial-A-Ride will not be in operation, with the exception of ADA Dial-a-Ride for paratransit eligible riders, from 9 a.m.-6 p.m., and there will be no Sun Express service on Thursday and Friday. Environmental and General Services Department Sun Tran/Sun Link holiday schedule or call (520) 792-9222 HOLIDAY ARTS AND CRAFTS FAIR TO BE HELD AT GENE C. REID PARK THIS WEEKEND Date: Nov. 22, 2021 The City of Tucson Parks and Recreation department will host its annual Holiday Arts and Crafts Fair, Nov. 27-28, from 9 a.m.-4 p.m., in Reid Park, 920 S. Concert Place. During the Thanksgiving weekend event, get a jump on your holiday shopping. This free fair is expected to attract more than 140 vendors from all over the Southwest, ranging from artists, crafters, photographers, painters, potters, jewelers, and more. Stroll through the park, and visit artists with their colorful fused glass and mosaics, wind chimes, walking sticks, painted gourds, and teacup bird feeders. Discover an artist's original work in painting, photography, clay, wood, and fiber. Complement your holiday shopping list with western wall art or chimes, handcrafted pens, stuffed toys, pet clothes, accessories, gourmet treats, and so much more. Food and refreshments will be available for purchase from local vendors. All vendor spots have been filled. Holiday Arts and Crafts Fair website Holiday Arts and Crafts Fair Facebook event CONNECTING FOR SUCCESS WEBINAR FOR SMALL BUSINESSES NEXT WEEK Date: Nov. 22, 2021 The City of Tucson's Office of Economic Initiatives (ConnectTucson) webinar series, "Connecting for Success," is held monthly, featuring a guest speaker, presentation, and Q&A. The next webinar will be Monday, Nov. 29, from 3-4 p.m. This month, hear about the Economic and Workforce Development Grants Program, including highlights from last year, information on the next application cycle, and updates from two of the grant recipients (Startup Tucson and the Community Investment Corporation). The presentation will be recorded and posted on the ConnectTucson website the following day. Previous webinars are available to watch on demand. Register for webinar: ConnectTucson COVID-19 UPDATE AND VACCINATION INFORMATION Date: Nov. 22, 2021 Today's, Nov. 22, COVID-19 dashboard from the Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) adds 3,249 new cases and 2 deaths. ADHS has an interactive map with vaccine distribution sites (link below), and there are multiple locations throughout Tucson. So far, more than 4.6 million people in Arizona, or 64.3% of the population, have received at least one dose of the vaccine, and more than 4.1 million people are fully vaccinated with both doses. Kids ages 5-11 can now be vaccinated against COVID-19 with the Pfizer-BioNTech pediatric vaccine, and booster doses are available for several segments of the population. Pima County vaccination sites or call (520) 222-0119 Arizona Department of Health Services interactive map COVID-19 testing locations and hours Data Dashboard from the Arizona Department of Health Services City of Tucson COVID-19 website TUCSON HOLIDAY ICE NEARING COMPLETION (VIDEO) Date: Nov. 18, 2021 Rio Nuevo and the City of Tucson invite you to skate on Tucson's outdoor ice rink over the holidays, Nov. 20, 2021 - Jan. 9, 2022. Tucson Holiday Ice will be located at 260 S. Church Ave., in front of the Tucson Convention Center Ticket Office. Water has been added to the rink and it's being chilled ahead of Saturday's opening. Follow the video link below to see the progression of the project, which includes decorations, skate assists, and the Skate Shack. Tickets to ice skate can be purchased online and at the TCC Ticket Office. Each session will start at a designated time and last for 90 minutes. The admission for adults is $17 per session, children under 12 are $12, and skate assists can be rented for $5. Skates are included with the ticket price and begin at size 8 for children and run as large as men's size 15. Socks are required, and gloves and masks are highly recommended. Watch the video of construction Buy tickets Tucson Holiday Ice website Read the news release SILVERBELL ROAD PUBLIC MEETING AND EL TOUR DE TUCSON THIS WEEKEND Date: Nov. 18, 2021 Join the City of Tucson Department of Transportation and Mobility (DTM), the Regional Transportation Authority (RTA), and Pima County at a public meeting for the Silverbell Road Improvement Project, from Goret Road to El Camino del Cerro, on Saturday, Nov. 20, at 10 a.m. DTM staff and members of the project team will be in attendance to answer any questions about the project. Improvements include widening Silverbell Road to a four-lane, divided desert parkway (two lanes in each direction) that will include landscaped median islands, bike lanes, pedestrian facilities, upgraded drainage systems, traffic signal improvements, and art elements. Roadway improvements are scheduled to begin in fall 2022. Due to the El Tour De Tucson event that is also scheduled this Saturday, southbound Silverbell Road, from Ina Road to Goret Road, will be closed beginning at 6 a.m. To enter and exit Christopher Columbus Park, attendees will need to travel northbound on Silverbell Road. A virtual public meeting for this project will be held at a later date. Project website Read the news release PUBLIC INPUT NEEDED FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO FELIX LUCERO PARK: GARDEN OF GETHSEMANE Date: Nov. 18, 2021 The Garden of Gethsemane is a religious, cultural, and historically significant site along the Santa Cruz River, just north of Congress Street, in the historic Menlo Park neighborhood. The overall park site and associated paths and gardens were created in the early 1980s to display religious sculptures produced by Tucson artist Felix Lucero in an intimate, self-reflective setting. Over the years the sculptures have been vandalized, and the current park site requires maintenance related to paving, site walls, and landscape improvements. The City of Tucson Parks and Recreation department has assembled a design team to solicit a public response to proposed improvements to the park site, interpretive signage, and security upgrades to assist the creation of a new master plan to guide future upgrades to the Garden of Gethsemane. Take the survey at the link below to let us know what you think. The survey will close on Sunday, Nov. 21, at 11:45 p.m. Felix Lucero Park's Garden of Gethsemane TUCSON CITY COURT THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY CLOSURE NEXT WEEK Date: Nov. 18, 2021 Tucson City Court, including the City Prosecutor’s Office and City Public Defender’s Office, will be closed to the public on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 25, and Friday, Nov. 26. Although offices are closed, victims may leave a message at (520) 791-5483. Tucson City Court has designated the fourth Friday after the fourth Thursday of November (the Friday after Thanksgiving) as a non-juridical day. Tucson City Court COVID-19 UPDATE AND VACCINATION INFORMATION Date: Nov. 18, 2021 Today's, Nov. 18, COVID-19 dashboard from the Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) adds 4,184 new cases and 56 deaths. ADHS has an interactive map with vaccine distribution sites (link below), and there are multiple locations throughout Tucson. So far, more than 4.56 million people in Arizona, or 63.6% of the population, have received at least one dose of the vaccine, and more than 4 million people are fully vaccinated with both doses. Pima County vaccination sites or call (520) 222-0119 Arizona Department of Health Services interactive map COVID-19 testing locations and hours Data Dashboard from the Arizona Department of Health Services City of Tucson COVID-19 website TUCSON HOLIDAY ICE CONSTRUCTION UNDERWAY (VIDEO) Date: Nov. 17, 2021 Rio Nuevo and the City of Tucson invite you to skate on Tucson's outdoor ice rink over the holidays, Nov. 20, 2021 - Jan. 9, 2022. Tucson Holiday Ice will be located at 260 S. Church Ave., in front of the Tucson Convention Center Ticket Office. You can see a time-lapse video of construction by following the video link below. Tickets to ice skate can be purchased online and at the TCC Ticket Office. Each session will start at a designated time and last for 90 minutes. The admission for adults is $17 per session, children under 12 are $12, and skate assists can be rented for $5. Skates are included with the ticket price and begin at size 8 for children and run as large as men's size 15. Socks are required, and gloves are highly recommended. Watch the video of construction Buy tickets Tucson Holiday Ice website Read the news release REGISTER YOUR CHILDREN TO GET A CALL FROM SANTA Date: Nov. 17, 2021 Santa and his elves would like to add some sparkle to a child’s holiday season through the "Santa's Calling" program, courtesy of Tucson Parks and Recreation. The special child(ren) in your life will have a wonderful opportunity to speak with Santa and listen to his elves hard at work. Calls will be made Dec. 7, 8, or 9. Registration is open at the website linked below. Santa's Calling information and registration REGISTRATION NOW OPEN FOR SENIOR OLYMPIC FESTIVAL Date: Nov. 17, 2021 Tucson Parks and Recreation and Atria Bell Court Gardens present the 37th annual Senior Olympic Festival, Jan. 8-29, 2022, at various sites throughout Tucson. This festival is a celebration to promote fitness, health, and an active lifestyle among adults 50 years of age and older. Events include volleyball, bowling, bridge, racquetball, basketball shoot, pickleball, archery, golf, tennis, horseshoes, badminton, and so much more. For complete Senior Olympic Festival information, visit the Senior Olympic Festival website linked below. Registration will run through Dec. 30. For more information, contact Joe Stubbins or Debra Henley at seniorolympics@tucsonaz.gov or (520) 791-4931. Senior Olympic Festival Registration 'MY PARKS AND RECREATION STORY' VIDEO Date: Nov. 17, 2021 Meet Recreation Specialist Liddie MacNeil, a Tucson Parks and Recreation department employee who is proud of her service providing individuals an opportunity to reach their full potential in all areas of their life. Watch the video Tucson Parks and Recreation COVID-19 UPDATE AND VACCINATION INFORMATION Date: Nov. 17, 2021 Today's, Nov. 17, COVID-19 dashboard from the Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) adds 3,459 new cases and 16 deaths. ADHS has an interactive map with vaccine distribution sites (link below), and there are multiple locations throughout Tucson. So far, more than 4.5 million people in Arizona, or 63.3% of the population, have received at least one dose of the vaccine, and more than 4 million people are fully vaccinated with both doses. Pima County vaccination sites or call (520) 222-0119 Arizona Department of Health Services interactive map COVID-19 testing locations and hours Data Dashboard from the Arizona Department of Health Services City of Tucson COVID-19 website MAYOR ROMERO TO ATTEND TODAY'S SIGNING OF THE BIPARTISAN INFRASTRUCTURE PLAN AT THE WHITE HOUSE Date: Nov. 15, 2021 At the invitation of President Joe Biden, Tucson Mayor Regina Romero will be participating in the signing of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act at the White House today, Nov. 15, at 1 p.m. Tucson time. Mayor Romero has been one of the strongest proponents among U.S. mayors for passage of this sweeping infrastructure package that will invest billions of dollars to improve roads and bridges, expand passenger rail, update ports of entry, clean-up PFAS water contamination, increase broadband access, and more. “I am honored to join President Biden and leaders throughout the country at the White House for the signing of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act,” Romero said. “This bill represents a historic investment in our nation’s infrastructure, supporting a number of potential projects locally, ranging from a state-of-the-art Bus Rapid Transit system and a new Tucson-Phoenix passenger rail line, to building a grid of electric-vehicle charging stations, and cleaning up PFAS contamination.” Read Mayor Romero's statement on Twitter Bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act TUCSON HOLIDAY ICE OUTDOOR RINK OPENS SATURDAY Date: Nov. 15, 2021 Rio Nuevo and the City of Tucson invite you to skate on Tucson's outdoor ice rink over the holidays, Nov. 20, 2021 - Jan. 9, 2022. Tucson Holiday Ice will be located at 260 S. Church Ave., in front of the Tucson Convention Center Ticket Office. Tickets can be purchased online and at the TCC Ticket Office. Each session will start at a designated time and last for 90 minutes. The admission for adults is $17 per session, children under 12 are $12, and skate assists can be rented for $5. Skates are included with the ticket price and begin at size 8 for children and run as large as men's size 15. Socks are required, and gloves are highly recommended. Buy tickets Tucson Holiday Ice website Read the news release FINAL FEEDBACK MEETINGS CONTINUE THIS WEEK ON PROPOSED BROADWAY BOULEVARD TRANSIT IMPROVEMENTS Date: Nov. 15, 2021 Transit improvements are coming to Broadway Boulevard in May 2022. The goal of the upcoming Broadway transit improvement project is to improve service quality from the City of Tucson's east side to downtown. The proposed rapid bus service on Broadway Boulevard would offer a more efficient way to travel from Houghton Road to Sixth Avenue. At a series of in-person and virtual meetings, the public is having the opportunity to provide feedback on the proposed service elements and amenities, service frequency, bus stop locations, and more. You can find a list of the two remaining meetings below. Virtual public input meeting links, and more information • Tuesday (11/16) - Virtual meeting, 6-7 p.m. • Wednesday (11/17) - Udall Recreation Center, 9-10 a.m. DEADLINE EXTENDED FOR THE TUCSON PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION ACCEPTING AWARD NOMINATIONS Date: Nov. 15, 2021 - The Tucson Parks and Recreation Commission is accepting nominations of individuals and organizations, both from within the Tucson Parks and Recreation department and the community, that have offered creative approaches in continuing to help our parks system provide high-quality facilities, programs, and services for Tucsonans of all ages and abilities. Nominations should emphasize a significant contribution to the department, such as mentoring of staff and volunteers, budget-saving ideas, creative efficiencies, recognition of milestone events (such as number of volunteer hours), or recognition of employees who give to the community and to the department. Nominations can be submitted at the link below by Sunday, Nov. 21, at 11:45 p.m. Tucson Parks and Recreation Commission award nominations Tucson Parks and Recreation Commission COVID-19 UPDATE AND VACCINATION INFORMATION Date: Nov. 15, 2021 Today's, Nov. 15, COVID-19 dashboard from the Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) adds 2,774 new cases and 0 deaths. ADHS has an interactive map with vaccine distribution sites (link below), and there are multiple locations throughout Tucson. So far, nearly 4.5 million people in Arizona, or 62.6% of the population, have received at least one dose of the vaccine, and more than 4 million people are fully vaccinated with both doses. Kids ages 5-11 can now be vaccinated against COVID-19 with the Pfizer-BioNTech pediatric vaccine, and booster doses are available for several segments of the population. 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