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Cox Communications helps Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona

Submitted by Elizabeth Walton, Community Web Producer
Wednesday, June 19th, 2013, 1:51pm
Cox Communications helps Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona

Recently Cox Communications presented a check for $2,500 to the Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona.  This generous donation is to provide help to

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Nominate a small business for a Copper Cactus Award

Submitted by Elizabeth Walton, Community Web Producer
Wednesday, June 19th, 2013, 12:53pm
Nominate a small business for a Copper Cactus Award

The Tucson Metro Chamber is accepting nominations for the Copper Cactus Awards, sponsored by Wells Fargo.

The Copper Cactus Awards celebrate the ‘accomplishments and innovation’ of small businesses throughout

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Community needs, solutions vie for spot in future County bond package

Submitted by Elizabeth Walton, Community Web Producer
Tuesday, June 18th, 2013, 12:36pm
Community needs, solutions vie for spot in future County bond package

The following is a news release about bond issues from Pima County:

When the community was asked to identify priorities to take to voters in a potential November 2014 Pima County bond election, the result was approximately $1.3 billion worth of projects.

A future bond election will have capacity for about half that.

With its work cut out to bring those numbers into

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La Paloma Academy-South Enroll-A-Thon June 15 2013

Submitted by Monet Hopkins, Community Liason
Tuesday, June 18th, 2013, 10:39am
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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

Event Location:

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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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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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