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Green Pueblo Map Offers Residents
the Chance to “Make Your Mark”
A unique partnership between Pima County, the City of Tucson, and The Inner Connection is launching a first-of-its-kind map for the greater Tucson area: The Green Pueblo Map.
The Green Pueblo Map is a celebration of all the assets that make our region sustainable. This special map promises to offer a new perspective on the greater Tucson area with the help of all of us who live, work and play here. Residents and visitors of the greater Tucson area are invited to “make your mark” on the map by nominating the sites that showcase the best of the region’s cultural, social, and environmentally sustainable features – from community gardens and recycling centers to favorite recreation spots and historical sites.
To join the Green Pueblo mapmaking team, individuals can visit www.GreenPuebloMap.org and nominate sites that contribute to our region’s livability and sustainability. Sites can be nominated in one of 38 categories, or new categories may be suggested.
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New 88-CRIME Program Director Appointed
Barbara LaWall, Pima County Attorney, is pleased to announce the appointment of Susie Slagle Dupnik to the position of Program Director of the Pima County Attorney's Office 88-CRIME Program. 88-CRIME provides a telephone hotline for the public to anonymously call and report information about unsolved felony crimes.
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All Washed-Up in Pima County
by Ann Donohue
Pima County RFCD
On some beautiful, early Saturday mornings, a small but hearty band of Pima County Regional Flood Control District (RFCD) employees – along with friends, family members and a few very happy dogs -- have gathered to collect trash out of one of the many washes in our community. The idea of RFCD Senior Hydrologist Suzie Bohnet was that staff volunteers gather one Saturday a month to, as Suzie put it, “simply and safely collect trash. Clearing these washes holds many benefits for our community. In a few hours we can remove unsightly trash from some neighborhood washes, enhance the work of our department to keep any flow of water unobstructed, and send a message that even small groups of people can truly make a difference. And we are outdoors in the fresh air enjoying these beautiful Tucson mornings together.”
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There will be two more cleanups that people are welcome to join before the Summer heats up: Saturdays April 4 and May 2.
American Red Cross
Pima County Employees Blood Drive
Tuesday, April 7TH
Wednesday, April 8TH
8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Public Works Building, Conference Room C
To schedule your appointment call
American Red Cross … 917-2820
For additional information call
Celina Cuaron … 740-8228
Third Annual Family Fun Day
at Brandi Fenton Memorial Park
Brandi Fenton Memorial Park
3482 E. River Road
(at the light E. River Road & Alvernon)
Saturday, April 18, 2009
10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Free to the public
Welcome back to summer at the park. The splash pad reopens for the summer at 10 a.m. Gabriel’s Angels will hold a doggie beach party with vendors with great stuff for your dogs. The Humane Society will also attend. Plans are for: Tucson Soccer Academy’s mini scrimmages from 10 – 11 a.m., U of A Football assistant coach Mark Stoops or Sonny Dykes will be here with some of the players to throw balls and sign autographs from 12 – 1 p.m., and U of A basketball players will shoot hoops with kids and sign autographs from 1 -2 p.m. There will be music by Real Phony from 11 a.m. – 12 p.m., Tucson Botanical Gardens will have butterfly information; Aridlands Greenhouses will have free succulent plants (as long as the supply lasts), there will be face painting, butterfly crafts, puppet show & coloring contest, Sun Safety information, Tucson Police Department will have their K9 team. Rural Metro will be sending an engine and a crew with their EDITH (Exit Drills In The Home) Trailer. Kids can climb through the trailer and practice how to escape a home fire. At the playground from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tucson Carnival Supply will have a slide, obstacle course, jumping castle and a train. The Old Pueblo Peacemakers will demonstrate cowboy mounted action shooting at the equestrian arena. There will be food (for sale), music & lots of fun and it’s free.
Contact:
Pat Tuttle
pat.tuttle@pima.gov
232-1201
3482 E. River Road, Tucson, AZ 85718
Pima County Natural Resources Parks & Recreation
Card Helps Pima County Residents Save on Prescriptions!
It’s been a year since the Pima County Health Department launched the NACo Prescription Discount Card Program. Since that time, a total of 7,155 cards have been registered and 3,673 cards are actively being used. More than 50% of card holders are receiving savings from the card for an average savings of 17% which works out to an average savings of $9.12 per prescription.
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Join the Alternate Mode Revolution
Over thirty Clean Air Days and Bike Fest events are happening in April throughout the greater Tucson area, including Oro Valley and Sahuarita. Do you work downtown? Be sure and check out the two events that are happening downtown: Green Ways to Work (Wednesday, April 22) and Bike 2 Work (Friday, April 17). Go on-line at www.cleanair.pima.gov for a schedule of events and details on specific events.
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Pima County Employee Council's
2ND Annual Softball Tournament & Family Day
Originally scheduled for Saturday April 18, the tournament has been cancelled until further notice.
Puzzler
Think you know Pima County?
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Can you identify the above photo? Give yourself extra points if you know where it is.
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