COOLING CENTERS OPEN IN TUCSON - With the high temperature expected to reach about 110 degrees today, the City of Tucson is offering some relief from the heat at one of its six cooling centers, one in each council ward. The centers, open daily, from noon-4 p.m., are located at Donna Liggins Center, 2160 N. 6th Ave.; El Pueblo Center, 101 W. Irvington Road; El Rio Center, 1390 W. Speedway Blvd; Morris K. Udall Center, 7200 E. Tanque Verde Road; Randolph Center, 200 S. Alvernon Way; and William M. Clements Center, 8155 E. Poinciana Drive. Sun Tran buses are free and can get you to most locations. Additionally, the Tucson Pima Collaboration to End Homelessness has compiled a list of additional cooling stations and locations for water and supplies. Follow the link below for more information and locations.
Cooling centers
Sun Tran
Beat the heat tips from Pima County

ENJOY TUCSON'S SPLASH PADS DURING THE HEAT (VIDEO) - With the hot summer heat upon us, now is a great time to visit one of the City of Tucson's six splash pads. The latest opened May 27 at Purple Heart Park, 9800 E. Rita Road. It was made possible through Tucson Delivers 2018 voter-approved Proposition 407 bond funds and Impact Fees. All of Tucson's splash pads are open daily, from 8 a.m. to sunset.
Watch video of the Purple Heart splash pad dedication
Tucson parks and splash pads

JUNETEENTH ACTIVITIES THIS WEEKEND - Several events are happening in Tucson this weekend as part of Juneteenth celebrations. Juneteenth is the oldest, nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States. Tomorrow and Saturday, June 17 and 18, from 5-8 p.m., shop from Black-owned businesses at the Juneteenth Market at The Downtown Clifton, 485 S. Stone Ave. The event is hosted by Blax Friday. On Saturday, June 18, enjoy the daylong Juneteenth celebration, featuring music, a basketball tournament, crafts for kids, info booths, shopping opportunities, food and more. The festival is celebrating 52 years in Southern Arizona this year. The free festivities will be held at Kennedy Park, 3357 S. La Cholla Blvd., from 11 a.m.-9 p.m. While admission is free, be sure to bring money for food and shopping. You can find other events this weekend by following the This is Tucson link at the end of this story.
Black Joy: Juneteenth Market Facebook event page
Juneteenth Celebration Facebook event page
This is Tucson
Juneteenth.com

WORLD SUSTAINABLE GASTRONOMY DAY FILM SCREENING TONIGHT - In celebration of United Nations World Sustainable Gastronomy Day, you can attend a screening of two films from the Good Food Film Series, produced by Local First Arizona. The event tonight, June 16, from 5:30-6:30, at Startup Tucson, 44 N. Stone Ave., will help you learn more about the Tucson City of Gastronomy. The films tell the story of our local food system through the personal narratives of Arizona farmers and growers working to build a more resilient and sustainable local food supply. You can enjoy free popcorn and beverages while you learn about the Tucson City of Gastronomy. To reserve your tickets, follow the link below. While the film screening is tonight, World Sustainable Gastronomy Day is actually Saturday, June 18.
Reserve tickets/more information

JOB OPPORTUNITIES AT THE CITY OF TUCSON - The City of Tucson is hiring for multiple positions in various departments. Our professional, friendly team is driven by the opportunity to make a difference in the community where we work and play. As a proud Equal Employment Opportunity/ADA compliant employer, we are committed to embracing, retaining, and developing an effective and diverse workforce dedicated to delivering high-quality services to the community of Tucson. We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages, which include medical, dental, vision, free life insurance, free long-term disability, paid sick leave, paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement, and a stable pension plan. Apply online at the link below.
City of Tucson jobs