Events

Governor Brewer unveils second annual ‘Summer Reading List’

Submitted by Elizabeth Walton, Community Web Producer

Sunday, June 16th, 2013, 10:30am

Governor Brewer unveils second annual ‘Summer Reading List’

Governor Jan Brewer recently launched her 2013 Summer Reading List Program, a statewide initiative to promote childhood reading during the summer break.

This collaborative effort supports several of Governor Brewer’s key education priorities, including: encouraging family reading; preventing summer learning loss; preparing students to

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Calendar of 'Cool Summer' events for June

Submitted by Elizabeth Walton, Community Web Producer

Friday, June 14th, 2013, 5:00pm

Calendar of 'Cool Summer' events for June

Cool Summer Events in Tucson for June 2013

Kick-off the summer right with these cool Tucson happenings! (Listed in chronological order) this is just a sampling for the month of June. For a full list, suggested activities and ideas for a trip around Tucson and southern Arizona check out visitTucson.org. Or follow along on Twitter @VisitTucsonAZ for real time updates.

Don’t forget to mark the calendar!!

Park Place Guitar Festival - June 14 - June 15

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The Hermitage hosts several special adoption events in June

Submitted by Elizabeth Walton, Community Web Producer

Friday, June 14th, 2013, 1:45pm

The Hermitage hosts several special adoption events in June

The Hermitage will kick off their June adopt-a-thon month with their Black and Tan special. For the first four weekends of the month, any black cat and tan tabby cat can be adopted together for just $40.

Next, June 24 through 30 is the

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TROT Fundraiser at the Maverick Live Country Music Club

Submitted by Elizabeth Walton, Community Web Producer

Friday, June 14th, 2013, 1:33pm

TROT Fundraiser at the Maverick Live Country Music Club

Come on out for a boot stomping good time to benefit a great cause!

TROT is teaming up with the Maverick, Tucson’s #1 Country Music Nightclub for an afternoon of live music, dancing, games and prizes.

WHEN: June 30, from

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Fair for Education and Summer Institute event happening soon

Submitted by Elizabeth Walton, Community Web Producer

Friday, June 14th, 2013, 12:56pm

Fair for Education and Summer Institute event happening soon

The following is a news release from Pima County:

On June 24, 2013 from 3p.m. to 8p.m. at Tucson Magnet High School, The Fair for Education will promote the positive influence of education in the community, celebrate learning as a

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Learn something wild, at the International Wildlife Museum

Submitted by Elizabeth Walton, Community Web Producer

Friday, June 14th, 2013, 9:20am

Learn something wild, at the International Wildlife Museum

Looking for something interesting for the kids to do this summer? Why not let them go ‘wild’ at the International Wildlife Museum’s summer camp program.

There are currently 13 kid (ages 9 – 12) attending the program this week. The summer camp allows ‘campers’ to explore a different topic through both museum and outdoor exploring, as

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La Paloma Academy-South hosts Enroll-A-Thon June 15

Submitted by Monet Hopkins, Community Liason

Friday, June 14th, 2013, 8:00am

La Paloma Academy-South hosts Enroll-A-Thon June 15

La Paloma Academy-South, the newest campus of Southern Arizona’s fastest-growing and largest charter school system, invites families to a free, fun Saturday afternoon Enroll-a-Thon on Saturday, June 15, starting at 11 a.m., at 5660 S. 12th Ave. near Drexel Road.

Free food, fun and games will be on hand for children, allowing parents time to tour the school, chat with school staff and learn about La Paloma Academy’s tuition-free private school environment.

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