CITY RECRUITING SUCCESS LEADS TO ADDITIONAL SUMMER POOLS OPENING NEXT WEEK - The City of Tucson Parks and Recreation department will open two more pools, Oury and Palo Verde, on Sunday, June 26, in addition to the 10 pools that opened earlier this summer, thanks to the initial success of our enhanced recruiting efforts to hire additional lifeguards. The City increased lifeguard pay to $16.75/hour and has continued to hold lifeguard certification classes with the clear set goal of hiring additional lifeguards to open more pools. Entrance to City pools will remain free throughout the summer. For more information on pool locations and hours, follow the top link below.
Tucson Parks and Recreation pools and splash pads
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TUCSON PARKS AND RECREATION ROAD RACES TONIGHT - Tucson Parks and Recreation Road Races take place at various locations every Thursday, through July 21. The cost is $3 per youth (17 years and younger) and $4 per adult (18 years and older). More information can be found on the City of Tucson Parks and Recreation Sports Unit website linked below, or you can call (520) 791-4870. Tonight's races begin at 6 p.m. at Lakeside Park, 8201 E. Stella Road (Ramada 1). Running events include 1-mile, 2K, and 5K races. Ribbons will be given to the top three finishers at each race.
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INTERACTIVE RAIN ART PROJECT PREMIERES TOMORROW - Local artist "Alex!" Jimenez and a team of sound and lighting specialists are launching a bold, interactive art project that honors the power of rain. The "Santa Cruz Sound Experience: Calling the Rain Through Sound on Dia de San Juan" happens tomorrow, June 24, on the banks of the Santa Cruz River, under the Cushing Street Bridge. El Día de San Juan is an annual event that celebrates the traditional start of Tucson’s monsoon. This art installation offers lights, sound, and moving images of water inspired by community input during the last year. Look for signs at the Mercado San Agustin and Mercado Annex directing you to this free event, which begins at dusk. Meanwhile, the Monsoon Mixtape 2022 (link below) is online as a YouTube playlist. The collection of the three-hour monsoon soundscape from local musicians is sponsored by Tucson Water.
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Monsoon Mixtape 2022
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ART SUPPLY DONATIONS NEEDED - The ASU School of Social Work, City of Tucson Housing and Community Development, and Compass Affordable Housing are seeking art supply donations for residents at Tucson House, the largest public housing building. The donations will help residents express themselves creatively and display their art. Needed items include paint, journals, sewing machines and supplies, fabric, cameras, art store gift cards, etc. Donations will be collected until Wednesday, July 6. To donate or pickup, contact Bob Purvis at (414) 208-5877 or [email protected].

REID PARK ZOO’S SUMMER SAFARI NIGHTS PROGRAM CONTINUES THIS WEEKEND - Enjoy Reid Park Zoo and cooler evening temperatures as you watch the sunset at this series of themed nights, featuring different keeper chats, animal encounters, artifact stations, and special activities. Refresh with dinner at the Zoofari Market, listen to live music by some of Tucson’s best bands, take a ride on the Cox Jungle Carousel, and play games with Tucson Parks and Recreation’s Ready, Set, Rec! program. There's a different theme each week. This Saturday, June 25, the theme is "From the Amazon to the Andes –Celebrating South American Animals." Geraldo and Lupita Salsòn Dancers will be providing a dance demonstration and instruction, and you can enjoy live South American and Latin American music by Chalako-The Band.
Reid Park Zoo Summer Safari Nights