Karin's Note: December 22, 2011
 

- Last Chance for Winterhaven Festival of Lights

-Salvation Army Christmas Community Dinner

-16^th Annual Treecycle Event

-Public Meeting on Future of Tucson USPS Center

-Did you know...

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 Dear Tucsonans,

I spend a good deal of time, especially between Thanksgiving and the New Year, reflecting on my many blessings. I am grateful for good health and that of my family and friends, for the gift of employment and meaningful work, and for the gift of living in a community that is generous, diverse and beautiful. I remember that many people face serious struggles and suffering. This season gives us all the chance to adjust our priorities and perspective if we’ve forgotten, even for a day, what matters most in life.

I’ll share Mayor/Council updates as we resume our meeting schedule in January. In the meantime I wish you all peace, comfort and love now and throughout the coming year.

Sincerely,

Karin

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Ward 3 and City Wide Events
 

 -Winterhaven Festival of Lights 2011 – Festival runs through December 25. Walk through every night from 6:00 to 10:00 p.m. Drive through night is December 20^. More info at: www.winterhavenfestival.org or 881-4482

-Salvation Army Christmas Community Dinner – Sunday, December 25 at the TCC. Doors open at 10:30 a.m., food service begins at 11:00 a.m. Sun Tran offering free shuttles from South Tucson City Hall, Ronstadt Transit Center and the Tucson Convention Center from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.  

 -16^th Annual Treecycle Event – begins Tuesday, December 27 through Sunday, January 8.  Residents can recycle their Christmas trees at 9 convenient locations throughout the City. The site in Ward 3 is at Rillito Race Track, 4502 N. 1^st Avenue in the east parking lot. For more info and sites: 791-5000 or www.tucsonaz.gov/esd

-USPS Hosts Public Meeting – Wednesday, December 28 at 6:00 p.m. Tucson Convention Center’s Leo Rich Theatre, 260 S. Church Avenue. The Arizona District USPS office has completed its study and will hold this public hearing. The proposed closing of some processing facilities will affect at least 400 local jobs and delivery services upon which countless small local businesses rely.  Come and let your voice be heard.

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Did You Know…

 **Salpointe Catholic High School Student Athletes practiced "Pay It Forward" this season, joining with Primavera Foundation and EDG Fuels to Adopt A Family for the holidays.  Way to go Lancers!

 That Tucson Clean and Beautiful’s Trees for Tucson program is offering (for a very limited time) a special discount. $8 off two or more trees, $3 off one. Requests must be postmarked Monday, December 26, 2011. More info: http://www.tucsoncleanandbeautiful.org/docs/tftaap.pdf

A Community Event, sponsored by Beyond Tucson, is scheduled to commemorate and celebrate loved ones injured and lost on January 8th. We will come together on January 7th to remember what happened, acknowledge how it changed us and commit to building a stronger community. Join us at any of our healthy, fun, safe, and inclusive outdoor events that day. Engage in activities that are good for your mind, body and spirit! Come walk, run, ride, stroll, dance at locations all over our region: 25 events are listed including remembrance, social, physical, and entertainment activities.  Look for updates, register and find a site near you at www.beyond-tucson.org