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Girl Scout troop helping with South Tucson memorial mural project

Girl Scout troop helping with South Tucson memorial mural project

Girl Scout Troop 645 will be on hand to help paint a mural dedicated to the City of South Tucson this weekend.

May 18, kicks off the City of South Tucson’s efforts help combat graffiti in the city, while providing an example of street art that will enhance the community.

The project is scheduled to begin at

The Hermitage's '100 cats in 100 days' gets a boost with PETCO grant

The Hermitage's '100 cats in 100 days' gets a boost with PETCO grant

A PETCO Foundation grant will be helping the Hermitage achieve their goal of saving at least 100 felines in an event called, ‘100 Cats in 100 Days.’

This important lifesaving program began back on April 30 and will run until July 31, the time many call ‘kitten season’.  As this is generally the time of year that more cats give birth and shelters see an increase in litters of kittens with and without their mothers. 

From September 13 to December 21, 2011 The Hermitage conducted their first 100 Cats 100 days event.  It was so successful that 121 cats were rescued and adopted out.

Firefighter fitness ‘in the cards’ at Motorcycle Poker Run

Firefighter fitness ‘in the cards’ at Motorcycle Poker Run

On Saturday residents of Tucson will be taking to the streets quite literally to help show their support for firefighter health and wellness, during the Greater Tucson Fire Foundation poker run.

This is the second year for this poker run fundraiser, the proceeds of which will benefit ‘lifesaving health, safety and cardiac-care programs for area firefighters.

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Updates on Pima County pool’s hours, swim lessons and grand re-openings

Updates on Pima County pool’s hours, swim lessons and grand re-openings

Pima County is letting residents know about pool hours, swim lessons and grand reopenings this week. 

As residents near the Flowing Wells Pool can get a head start on the swimming season at the ‘Grand Reopening’ this weekend. 

Pima County Supervisor Sharon Bronson, District 3, and Dr. Nicholas Clement, the superintendent of

Meet Oliver, PACCs newest 'poster dog'

Meet Oliver, PACCs newest 'poster dog'

Responsible pet ownership has a new hero, a poster dog if you will. 

Pima Animal Care Center is pleased to announce the winner of its ‘poster dog’ contest, Oliver. 

Oliver’s story began in 2009 when he was picked up by PACC in a busy intersection, with no tag, no microchip and no owner.  PACC helped him find a

Father’s Day Council announces 2013 Fathers of the Year

Father’s Day Council announces 2013 Fathers of the Year

The Father’s Day Council Tucson, which raises funds for type 1 diabetes (formerly known as juvenile diabetes) research and endowment at the Steele Children’s Research Center at the University of Arizona, recently announced the selection of four

2nd Saturdays offering a new music venue with May event

2nd Saturdays offering a new music venue with May event

Tucson’s favorite music festival will be filling Congress Street with music, street performers, food, many new vendors and promenade strollers, this