Tucson's 31st Historic District

Homesteaded February 8, 1898

December 8, 2023

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THANK YOU neighbors for the holiday cheer!

DECEMBER NEIGHBORHOOD MEETING

Wednesday, Dec 13, 2023, 6PM

Ward III Meeting Room, 1510 E Grant Road or

Join Zoom Meeting

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81573626818?pwd=cEdHcWdVU2dIS1JER0sxVk5tb0RRdz09

Meeting ID: 815 7362 6818

Passcode: 913436

Presentation of the

2024 Slate of Officers

Our neighborhood history book is nearly sold out! Limited number available at the meeting.

Jim Click Raffle Drawing on December 14

Good Luck, Jefferson Park!

BANNER HELICOPTER MEETING - December 12, 2-3pm in Duval Auditorium. Enter through Tower 1. Banner will report on the progress of their new software to help control helicopter flights over Jefferson Park.

LAH volunteers will be filling cookie tins for approximately 125 LAH clients, along with giving each a holiday card, plus other cards for their own use -- all of which are much appreciated!

if you happen to have any extra 2024 calendars, our LAH clients really appreciate those too. They can also be dropped off on my front porch. 933 E. Seneca St, (2 houses West of Park, on the North side of the street)

If you are up for making homemade cookies for Lend A Hand clients, that'd be great!  If you have questions, please call me on my home ph: 520 622 1682 .As always, thanks so much for whatever you can do to support Lend A Hand. For more info about Lend A Hand, check out our website: lahseniorhelp.org

J. Lisa Jones, JPNA Representative to Lend A Hand

Friends of Jefferson Park, Inc. is the neighborhood non-profit which works hand-in-hand with JPNA. Review "Friends" online at

http://www.jeffersonpark.info/meet-the-board1.html

Several folks serve on both JPNA and Friends board. Friends meets quarterly at the most, and often just one annual meeting. The next annual meeting is scheduled for January 15th at 5:30pm. If you are interested in working with this group, contact:

Joan Daniels, 520-300-1980 or jdchama@msn.com

DEADLINE TO CONTACT : JANUARY 2

Don Ijams, who created the police reports for neighborhoods, has stepped down. There is now a new link to see the 80 latest police reports by neighborhood. Many thanks to Don for his work. The new link is https://neighborhood.w6iwi.org/

ROLL- OFFS - Your neighborhood association contacts the city each year and sets dates for the Roll-offs. Thank you, Colleen. The dates for 2024 are Thursdays through Mondays:

3/21/24-3/25/24, 5/2/24-5/6/24

7/25/24-7/29/24, 10/24/24-10/28/24

If you forget these dates, or need the locations of the roll-offs within the neighborhood, go to jeffersonpark.info. Scroll down to "Jefferson Park Information".

BRUSH 'N BULKY - is scheduled by the city and residents recently received notice of those 2024 dates:

2/26/24 and 8/26/24

HOLIDAY EVENTS AROUND TOWN!   (adapted from AZ Daily Star)

Now-Jan. 7: Ice rink, tucsonaz.gov

Now-Jan. 7: Lights Up! A Festival of Illumination, tucsonbotanical.org

TUCSON BOTANICAL GARDENS - LIGHTS UP!

A FESTIVAL OF ILLUMINATION

Get ticket info at the TBG website - https://tucsonbotanical.org/lightsup/

Now-Dec.24: Yuletide, oldtucson.com

Now-Dec. 29: Festive Fridays, facebook.com/traildusttownaz

Now-Dec. 23: Enchanted Snowfall, laencantadashoppingcenter.com

Now-Dec. 24: Jingle Bell Rockin’ Revue, gaslightmusichall.com

Now-Dec. 30; Jan. 2-7: ZooLights, reidparkzoo.org

Dec. 8-10: Fourth Avenue Street Fair, fourthavenue.org

Dec. 8-23: Marana Christmas Express, maranapumpkinpatch.com

Dec. 8-9, Dec. 15-16: Holiday Nights at Tohono Chul, tohonochul.org

Dec. 9-25: Winterhaven Festival of Lights, winterhavenfestival.org

WINTERHAVEN HAY RIDES, PARTY BIKES AND TROLLEYS - NO DRIVE THROUGH DATES., Get info on the Winterhaven Festival of Lights - https://www.winterhavenfestival.org/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery

December 9 - 25, 6pm to 10 pm.

Dec. 9: Outdoor screening of "The Grinch," loftcinema.org

Dec. 9-10: Holiday Magic, tucsonsymphony.org

Dec. 10: Northwest Chanukah Festival, jewishorovalley.com

Dec. 14: The Very Merry Holiday SingAlong Spectacular, loftcinema.org

Dec. 15: Las Posadas, facebook.com/carrilloK5

Dec. 15: Outdoor screening of "Elf," loftcinema.org

Dec. 15-17: Holiday Bazaar, mercadodistrict.com

Dec. 15: Holiday Fundraiser, montereycourtaz.com

Dec. 16: CatVideoFest: Christmas Screening, loftcinema.org

Dec. 16: Downtown Parade of Lights, downtownparadeoflights.com

Dec. 16: Holiday Express, tucsonhistoricdepot.org

Dec. 16: Winter Wonderland, tucsonaz.gov

Dec. 17: Ramon's Miracle on 31st Street,facebook.com/Ramonsmiracle

Dec. 17: Hanukkah Hot Cocoa Fun Run, tucsonjcc.org

Dec. 21: Sno-V, facebook.com/OroValleyParksandRec

Dec. 21-23: The Nutcracker, ballettucson.org

Holiday shows at Flandrau, flandrau.org

Holiday shows at Centennial Hall, centhall.org

Holiday concerts and movies at Fox Theatre, foxtucson.com

Live music at Hotel Congress, hotelcongress.com

VIEW TUCSON PARKS AND RECREATION'S WINTER AND SPRING CLASS LINEUP

Fuel your passion, ignite your creativity, and embark on an unforgettable journey with Tucson Parks and Recreation's winter and spring indoor leisure classes.

New classes include:

• Beautiful Buggy Art (ages 4-5) at William M. Clements Center
• Berserk 4 Barnyard (ages 4-5) at William M. Clements Center
• Kindergarten Concoctions (ages 4-5) at William M. Clements Center
• Jewelry - Press Here (ages 17+) at Randolph Recreation Center
• Beginning Ballet (ages 14+) at Udall Recreation Center
• Intermediate Ballet (ages 7-10) at Udall Recreation Center
• Latin Ballroom (ages 17+) at Udall Recreation Center
• Groove Fitness (ages 17+) at Udall Recreation Center
• Pickleball (ages 17+) at Udall Recreation Center
• Jazz (ages 13-18) at Randolph Recreation Center

Discover the wealth of opportunities that await you by perusing our online classes at EZEEreg.com. Registration opens on Saturday, Dec. 9, at 8 a.m. for city residents and at 10 a.m. for non-city residents. The deadline for Session One registration is Wednesday, Jan. 10, at 5 p.m.

For questions or more information,

contact Registration Services at 520-791-4877.

U of A Alerts, the University’s emergency alert system, sign up at at https://cirt.arizona.edu/sign-ualert.

STUDENTS DISTURBING THE PEACE? If at any point your peace is disturbed, report neighborhood loud party/unruly gathering complaints to 911. You may also call the UA Neighborhood Hotline at 520-282-3649. A team from the University’s community relations office and TPD’s Red Tag Unit are available to visit problematic properties to educate students about the City’s Unruly Gathering Ordinance and the UA’s consequences for violation of the Student Code of Conduct.

Karen L Sanson, Office of Government & Community Relations

With the defeat of Proposition 412, TEP went back to the drawing board and presented the public with a newly named 138 kV project, the Midtown Reliability Project. Recently, TEP published a map with "opportunities"/ segments, seen as the green lines, for possible inclusion in the routes for the 138Kv pylons and overhead lines. Unfortunately, Jefferson Park has many more green "opportunities" than our neighbors, due to the proposed location of the substation planned for Vine and Lester, which would force the lines into and out of JP. Note: The red-hatched areas are identified as constraints, indicating that it would be more difficult but not impossible to erect poles and lines in these areas.

TEP seeks public input. Please take time to look at the map more closely and submit comments. To see the map in greater detail and to add your comments, click on: https://www.tep.com/maps/midtown/

Sign Up for Tucson's Climate Action Report!   

You can use this link to subscribe to the Climate Action Report through the City Manager's Office:

https://public.govdelivery.com/accounts/AZTUCSON/subscriber/new

Ward III is accepting furniture, cooking supplies, etc.—anything that might help someone set up a house. Drop items off at the Ward III office, 1501 E Grant (corner of Grant and Vine). Is the item too big? Give Ward III a call for pickup at (520) 791-4711; they will come, pick it up, and take it to the Wildcat House, where it will help folks who are just getting into housing.

Ward III also has

"Slow Down" signs

FOR FREE!

On the 3rd Saturday of the month at 8:00 a.m., at the east end of Edison at Campbell Avenue, neighbors do a quick cleanup of the parklet. It's easy with neighbors helping. Just show up; all garbage bags and tools are supplied. You are always welcome to go when it suits your schedule. If you do pick up trash during another time, please contact Joanne Osuna at cricket16@cox.net , and your time will count. We report our hours to Tucson Clean & Beautiful as part of the Adopt-a-Park Program. (JP Contact- Joanne Osuna cricket16@cox.net )

The White Paper - shares what the adjacent neighborhoods want to see in the plan CLICK HERE.

The latest information is in the minutes of May 17 meeting with Department of Transportation, PSOMAS, and Planning and Development Services (PDSD). Click here http://www.grantroadcoalition.com.

A NOTE: Much depends upon the status of the Regional Transportation Authority (RTA); with luck the project begins in 2026.

Emergency preparedness is the responsibility of every resident in the City of Tucson,

Make a Plan

Build a Kit

Sign up for Pima County "My Alerts" to receive emergency notifications

Information about preparedness from Ready.gov

CRIME STATISTICS BY NEIGHBORHOOD - Jefferson Park

Info based on police reports sorted by neighborhood go to

https://neighborhood.w6iwi.org/

WILDCAT DUMPING

E-mail notifications of illegal dumping in Jefferson Park directly to 

ward3@tucsonaz.gov . .

GRAFFITI

• Report by Phone: (520) 792-CITY (2489).
• Graffiti on bus stops report to Sun Tran customer service at (520) 792-9222.

Give information: Address/cross streets of the graffiti. Graffiti removed only within City limits.

POTHOLES You can report these issues to the City of Tucson's Department of Transportation and Mobility, (520) 791-3154, or email the exact location to TDOTConcerns@tucsonaz.gov.



Email Eshelp@tucsonaz.gov - give your address and request a replacement. It’ll help out both the drivers, and your neighbors will appreciate clean streets, free of litter.

Sidewalk cracked?send an E-mail to: TDOTConcerns@Tucsonaz.gov.

Provide your name and address and a little information about your project.

For graffiti, potholes,etc:

SeeClickFix Online

View SeeClickFix Tutorial Video

To report an encampment online, please scan the QR code on the left to access the Reporting Tool page or

Reporting Tool website:

https://reportencampments.tucsonaz.gov/  

By phone, please call the City of Tucson Resource Line: (520) 791-2540

For homeless who wish to access services go to: https://www.tucsonaz.gov/hcd/homelessness-resources

What's a Tier? All unhoused encampments are assigned a tier level in order to be categorized and followed up on by City workers. The tier definitions are as follows:

Tier 1

These are former encampments, no individuals living there: Environmental Services will coordinate clean up.

Tier 2  Encampments that do have people living there.

They have been able to govern themselves and keep the area free from disruptive activities. Outreach will be offered as well as a mutual agreement for trash pickup schedule from Environmental Services.

Tier 3 

High Problem encampments. Violence and crime towards the surrounding community, the encampment inhabitants themselves, and many environmental hazards. Enforcement will be called out to address the criminal behavior, outreach will be offered, and clean up will be done by Environmental Services after the 72 hours vacate notice is posted. 

by phone: 

BUMC Security: 520-694-6533

or on-line:

On-line reporting tool:

• https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=0tzqra86NUiycx6-incm8cqK9bZ04jtJowQZjB_IHAFUNzBTQ0RVWUpWUk5RV1I4V1VDWTVCWVRTSSQlQCN0PWcu

BANNER HELIPAD number of flights for 2021/2022: 1,034 total flights. To see report in its entirety:

http://www.jeffersonpark.info/helicopters---banner.html

HELP END DANGEROUS ILLEGAL GATHERINGS

REPORT any time of day, any number of people, if unruly.

1) Loud party calls should go to 911.

2) Additionally, if student-related, contact the UA Neighborhood Hotline to report concerns at 520-282-3649.

3) Loud music/noise calls may be reported online: https://www.tucsonaz.gov/apps/crime-reporting/

For the red tag info sheet - CLICK HERE

MONTHLY STATS:   

2022: June - 2 loud party, 0 red tag; July - 0; August - 3 loud party, 3 red tag; Sept. - 3 loud party, 1 red tag; October - 6 loud party, 2 red tag; November - 0 loud party, 0 red tag; December - 0 loud party, 0 red tag;

2023: January -0 loud party, 0 red tag, February -0 loud party, 0 red tag, March -0 loud party, 0 red tag, April -4 loud party,2 red tag. May -2 loud party, 0 red tag June

0 loud party, 0 red tag, July- 3 loud party, 1 red tag August - 0, September 4 loud party, 1 red tag

PROPERTY MANAGERS TO CONTACT:

•      GOODMAN properties have a hotline - 520-512-5308 (evenings) You can use this for unruly gatherings, trash , etc. Daytime number is 520-884-3410.
•     CASA BONITA properties office # is 520-398-5738.

(JP contact, for information: Colleen Nichols cnichols17@cox.net)

“Neighborhood Watch—A Leader’s Guide To Getting Started” 

• Block Map 
• Neighborhood Watch Sign Application 
• Home Security Booklet 
• “Operation Identification” Information 

Tucson Water Discounts

Call 520-791-5443 to make an appointment or visit this site for more information: https://www.tucsonaz.gov/water/low-income-assistance-program

If you are a TEP customer, your TEP account qualifies you for a free smart thermostat. You’ll need to agree to install it within 60 days. Claim yours while supplies last!

For technical assistance in the selection of a compatible thermostat option, please call (855) 393-9717. To find all the information

CLICK HERE

HELPING OUR SENIORS - LEND A HAND

Need help or want to volunteer?

CONTACT US (520) 248-6882  coordinator@lahseniorhelp.org

or go to https://www.lahseniorhelp.org/volunteer to volunteer.

Lend A Hand Senior Assistance, PO Box 41323, T/A 85717-1323.

Gloo Factory,

Open Road Traders, Sabaku,

Avery Gagne, Tierra Antigua Realty

Mark's Ace Hardware,

Dolce Vita Italian, BlackJack Pizza,

Tim Flanigan,

Seneca Drive Band, Old Pueblo Trolley-Transit Museum, and Trader Joes

Avery Gagne

TIERRA ANTIQUA REALTY

(207)-402-8673



THANK YOU ONE AND ALL!

Many thanks to The Prime Leaf

Thanks to North America Powder Coating for the stands and DTM traffic for the sign manufacture.

Carly Quinn - tile work at Campbell Entrances

Jefferson Park is proud to support local businesses that support our neighborhood. To place an ad in our E-news, contact jdchama@msn.com. Rates start at just $30 to publish/share your business card in a newsletter or lock in all newsletters for the year for just $150. We have 12-15 editions annually that reach over 350 local residents.

See a new neighbor? Alert the representative in your area to let them know to take by a welcome packet!

Every Area Rep would appreciate help distributing doorhangers or taking Welcome Packets to new residents. Contact them via email.

Need a recommendation for a handy-person or a business? Go to http://www.jeffersonpark.info/recommended-services.html

Would you like to recommend someone to your neighbors? Let Cricket know. cricket16@cox.net, 520-798-3602 - Help us keep the list accurate- report any retired/inactive numbers to the cricket.

Another newsletter chock full of information!

WARD VI, 520-791-4601

Steve Kozachik's newsletter:

 www.tucsonaz.gov/ward-6/news

District Five Contact Info: Adelita Grijalva

• Email: district5@pima.gov, Phone:724-8126
• Website: www.pima.gov/district5 or https://www.adelitasgrijalva.com/

Chief of Staff: Keith Bagwell, Keith.Bagwell@pima.gov, (520) 724-8723

Board of Supervisors Meetings:

www.facebook.com/pimacountyarizona/ Live meeting broadcast: http://pima.granicus.com/ViewPublisher.php?view_id=3

Participate in the call to the public: Contact the Clerk of the Board’s Office at (520) 724-8449 Send in a written comment: email COB_mail@pima.gov