Archive for the 'Community Alerts' Category


Brainstorming Gathering

Tuesday, December 22nd, 2009

[ January 14, 2010; 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm. ] Come help plan the Water Festival! Come to the Brainstorming Gathering.

Doors open / Sign in: 6pm
Discussion / Activities: 6:30-8:30pm
Armory Park Center
220 S. 5th Avenue, Tucson AZ
(On 5th Avenue, South of 12th St)

At the Community Brainstorm Gathering you will have the opportunity to:

Learn more about the festival
Collaboratively map ideas about water issues
Sign up for preferred levels [...]

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December 1st: Public Comment Deadline

Thursday, November 26th, 2009

Phase II of the City/County Water/Wastewater water study is coming to a close.  Due to budget constraints, the public comment period for the draft report was not publicized, so you only have until December 1st to comment.While we recognize the hard work and countless hours that the committee members and staff put into this effort, [...]

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Tucson Community Crop Walk

Friday, October 23rd, 2009

[ November 8, 2009; 2:00 pm; ] The Tucson community CROP WALK is Sunday, November 8, 2009, 2:00 pm
Reid Park, Ramada 5. Proceeds of this fundraiser benefit the Community Food Bank, Casa Maria and Church World Service in their programs to provide food for those in need.
For more information, contact Betty Lu Holland directly at hollandaz@yahoo.com.

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Important New Reports about Climate Change

Wednesday, October 21st, 2009

You may be interested in the following new reports:
1. Climate Solutions2: Low-Carbon Re-Industrialization. A Report to WWF International based on the Climate Industry Sector Technology Allocation (CRISTAL) Model (Executive Summary). This report models the ability of low-carbon industries to grow and transform within a market economy. It finds that runaway climate change is almost inevitable [...]

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International Day of Climate Action

Sunday, September 27th, 2009

[ October 24, 2009; 10:00 am to 11:45 am. ] Join us October 24th, Tucson Chinese Cultural Center, 1288 West River Road, 10 am to 11:45 am.
350.0rg
Connect with others in our community and thousands of communities across the planet
who are building a movement to lift public awareness about Global Warming. Let’s show
the world what Tucson is doing to make policymakers aware of the scientific evidence [...]

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Made in America Jobs Event

Monday, September 21st, 2009

[ September 22, 2009; 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm. 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm. ] Meeting to develop support for green jobs and clean energy being organized by Repower America. Ward 3 Office, 1510 E. Grant Road. For more information about the national campaign visit http://www.repowera merica.org/ page/event/ detail/4jvb2

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Premiere of WaveLengths:Sustainability

Saturday, September 12th, 2009

[ September 24, 2009; 8:30 pm; September 27, 2009; 6:30 pm; ] What kind of innovative approaches are scientists taking to help mankind protect the planet and live more sustainably? WaveLengths: Sustainability — the season premiere of the science program from Arizona Public Media – explores some of the cutting edge research scientists are using to look for solutions for more responsible use of the planet’s natural [...]

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Artisans’ Farm

Thursday, September 3rd, 2009

[ September 26, 2009; 2:00 pm to 8:00 pm. ] Everyone is welcome to come enjoy the ever-growing display of Artisans! Taking place in the outer-space surrounding \’4th & 4th\’- right
in the Heart of Tucson. Hosting Musical/Performance Acts on our main-shaded porch. A variety of local arts and crafts vendors will be present, as well with their works up for purchase- a great place to [...]

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Contribute to the Joint City County Water Study

Monday, April 21st, 2008

The City of Tucson and Pima County invite your early input into the recently launched Joint City/County Water and Wastewater Planning Study. They invite you to share your input on how to make the study process open, inclusive and transparent by submitting your suggestions to us in writing or by attending the upcoming meetings. Also [...]

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Regional Water Study meeting

Monday, April 21st, 2008

[ April 23, 2008; 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. ] NOTICE OF MEETING

City / County Water & Wastewater Study Oversight Committee
(Also known as the Regional Water Study Oversight Committee)

Pursuant to A.R.S. 38-431.02, notice is hereby given to the members of the above-named Study
Oversight Committee and to the general public that the Committee will hold a meeting open to
the public on:

Wednesday, April 23, 2008
6:00 P.M.
Manning [...]

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