Garden District
Neighborhood Association
Grant to Speedway,
Swan to Alvernon
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NON - EMERGENCY POLICE
520-791-4444 NOT for crimes in progress.
FRONT DESK AT HARDESTY POLICE STATION 791-4253 8 to 5 pm M - Th
LEAD POLICE OFFICERS:
Scott Wakefield (520)589-8822
Tues.-Fri. 5:30am until 3:30pm
Mon.-Thurs. 5:00pm until 3:00am.
TPD CSO RAMON SILVAS Neighborhood Watch, share video/photos of criminals, report suspicious activity or on-going crime concerns
HOMELESS IN NEED OF SERVICES & SHELTER
Homeless Outreach Team (HOT)
Report an encampment 520.837.7425
For Services & Resources for the Homeless:
Call: 520-791-2540
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REPORT CODE VIOLATIONS, ROAD HAZARDS, GRAFFITI, ETC. 520-792-CITY (2489)
IF THE WRIGHT SCHOOL PARK IS LOCKED, CALL TUSD SECURITY 520-584-7676
AND PARKS & REC 520-791-4144
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BAG TRASH, BUT DO NOT BAG RECYCLING!
NO PLASTIC BAGS IN BLUE RECYCLING BIN.
RECYCLING OR TRASH CAN BROKEN?
GET A FREE REPLACEMENT
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NEW LINK FOR POLICE INCIDENT REPORTS |
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In case you have the 100 most recent Police Incident Reports for Garden District bookmarked on your computer, there is a new link to the reports:
As noted in previous newsletters, Don Ijams of Peter Howell Neighborhood has wished to retire. He is the creator of the program that sorted the incident reports by neighborhood and has maintained the site for years and years. We are so grateful to Don.
A resident of Mitman neighborhood, Harold Hallikainen, has volunteered to host the production of police and code enforcement listings on computer equipment that he manages. The main index page for all Tucson neighborhoods is here: https://neighborhood.w6iwi.org
The links we have previously used will be discontinued soon.
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311 CALL LINE FOR FINDING OUT INFORMATION OR ASKING FOR NON-EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE |
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When I was first elected in 2009, we had discussions around the M&C table about how to stand up a non-emergency line for people to call, avoiding clogging up the 911 system.
Last week, after significant investment and work by our Public Safety Communications Department staff, I.T., TFD, TPD and our executive leadership team across all departments, the 311 system is finally up and running.
The purpose of a 311-call line is to allow people a non-emergency way to get information or assistance with city services. An example might be simply getting help with a water bill adjustment. Or calling about how to address a homeless camp nearby. Those are not 911-types of calls and to rely on the emergency line simply ties up that call-taker while other true emergency calls are waiting.
Since this is not an emergency line each call taker can spend more time with callers than is the case at 911. And because calls may take a bit longer to sort through the commo department is providing more than one way to connect with 311.
- Of course, simply dialing that number is the first. In addition you can access 311 by using the online platform.
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You can find that at www.tucsonaz.gov/311. A
- nd finally, there’s a 311 app that’s available in both Google and Apple stores. That app allows you to both report and to track the progress of items you’ve reported. You access it by opening the See Click Fix app. You’ll see the 311 option on the screen:
Our regional 911 center has received some significant upgrades. The call takers are well trained and ready to help you with your emergency calls. The implementation of the 311 center is going to be a huge help to the emergency system, decreasing wait times at 911, and giving callers with non-emergency needs a more appropriate way to secure city services. The city manager’s team deserves a ton of credit for working through the logistics of getting this up and running.
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BE CAREFUL DRIVING OUT THERE! |
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This accident was at Pima and Alvernon this week. The speed limit on Pima is 30 MPH. How does an accident like this happen? We have no details, but hope that no one suffered major injuries.
At the AGI crime meeting this week, Community Service Officer Lori Oien reminded everyone to be especially careful at intersections. If you are first in line at a light, when the light turns, wait at least five seconds before accelerating. Ignore it if someone honks. Make sure traffic has stopped and it is safe to proceed.
Numerous residents have complained about vehicles speeding, using the center turn lane on Pima as a driving lane to pass vehicles on the left, dangerous driving by westbound traffic on Pima at Swan where it narrows to one lane, and vehicles even passing cars on the right, using the bus lane and bike path. Lt. Ericka Stropka has alerted Motor Division to the speeding and other problems on Pima between Swan and Alvernon.
You can also report unsafe driving behavior by calling 911 for immediate officer response or through Traffic Watch, an online form which an officer reviews to later contact the registered owner of the vehicle. |
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FROM TPD TRAFFIC WATCH:
**Si desea realizar esta encuesta en español, clic aquí**
Reckless and unsafe driving remains one of the top concerns for Tucson residents and our TPD Traffic Safety Unit is dedicated to making our roadways safer through daily practice enforcement.
Please note that the Tucson Police Department highly discourages drivers to use their mobile device while driving to record other drivers' violations. Using your mobile device while driving is against the law and will be reviewed as a violation if submitted. The Tucson Police Department highly discourages any driver to follow others in order to capture footage as this can escalate a situation and become dangerous. Passenger's cell phone video or dash cam video is welcome.
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FAIR HOUSING RIGHTS CLASS |
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ATTEND A CLASS TO LEARN ABOUT YOUR FAIR HOUSING RIGHTS!
MONDAY, DECEMBER 18TH @ 2:00PM
(CLASS IS IN ENGLISH)
Are you a renter, looking to buy a home or seeking housing assistance?
Learn how to detect discrimination in housing.
Did you know? It is illegal to discriminate in housing based on someone’s
race, color, religion, national origin, sex, familial status, and disability.
During this class you will learn about the history of fair housing, where fair housing applies, the importance of fair housing work, the seven protected classes, fair housing complaint statistics, fair housing laws, prohibited activities, accessibility features for new construction, use of criminal records, potential signs of discrimination, exemptions to the Fair Housing Act, who is held liable for housing discrimination, fair housing cases, and how to file a fair housing complaint inquiry with SERI. You will receive a certificate for attending the full class.
This material is based on work supported by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) under FHIP Grant FEOI220045. Any opinion, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of HUD.
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REGISTER NOW FOR PARKS AND RECREATION WINTER BREAK CAMPS |
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Tucson Parks and Recreation will be offering School's Out Winter Break Camps at multiple sites throughout Tucson, for children ages 5-11, or In-Betweeners Club, for ages 12-14. Camps will be Dec. 26-Jan. 5 (no camps Dec. 25 or Jan. 1) for $40 for city residents or $50 for non-city residents. Camp hours are 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Activities include games, sports, social interaction, dance, art projects, and nutrition-based learning activities.
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VIEW PARKS AND RECREATION WINTER/SPRING CLASSES |
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Tucson Parks and Recreation's winter/spring 2024 leisure classes schedule boasts hundreds of fun and engaging opportunities for the community. Classes range from arts and crafts, Little Movers and Shakers, dance, gymnastics, jewelry-making, glass-fusing, music, and more for youth and adults. Get active in a health and fitness class, learn digital photography skills, or create beautiful pottery and ceramics pieces. Registration is open now. The deadline for session one registration is Wednesday, Jan. 10, at 5 p.m.
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SENIOR OLYMPICS REGISTRATION DEADLONE DEC. 29 |
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Senior Olympic Festival 2024
What: The 39th annual Senior Olympic Festival, featuring nearly 100 events and activities at more than 20 venues throughout the City of Tucson.
Who: Ages 50 or older
When: Jan.6-28, 2024
Where: Various venues throughout the city
Registration: Online at EZEEreg.com beginning Nov. 6, 2023
Deadline: Dec. 29, 2023
Cost: Entry fees vary by event, see the festival website for more information. If you would like to purchase merchandise such as a T-shirt, pin, or donate you must add merchandise to your cart during registration.
The event is expected to attract 2,000+ participants and is Tucson’s largest organized annual senior activity.
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REDUCING WATER USE DEC. THROUGH FEB. REDUCES YOUR SEWER BILL CHARGE FOR THE YEAR |
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“How can reducing water use from December through February potentially save on my water and sewer billing?”
Pima County Regional Wastewater Reclamation Department calculates your monthly sewer charges by taking the average of your monthly water use for December, January, and February, generally considered the lowest months of usage.
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SURVEY TO HELP DEVELOP CLIMATE POLLUTION REDUCTION PLAN |
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Tucson's Community Safety, Health and Wellness Program Survey to Help develop a Climate Pollution Reduction Plan
The City of Tucson's Community Safety, Health and Wellness program is partnering with the Pima County's Department of Environmental Quality to seek resident input on priorities that can effectively reduce green houses gasses while also addressing environmental injustices in disadvantaged communities. Please take this survey to help the county develop its Climate Pollution Reduction Plan.
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FINAL FREE BREAST CANCER SCREENING DECEMBER 27 |
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RECYCLE NON-WORKING LIGHTS AND GET $1 OFF ZOO LIGHTS ADMISSION, TOO |
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Recycle your old nonworking holiday lights! Once again, @reidparkzoo has partnered with @recycoinc , a local business that recycles scrap metal and other materials so less resources need to be mined out of natural areas
Mining can cause erosion, sinkholes, loss of biodiversity, and the contamination of soil, groundwater, and surface water by chemicals emitted from mining processes. These processes also affect the atmosphere through carbon emissions which contributes to climate change.
As consumers, we can do our part to dispose of our waste properly!
Christmas light collection site:
Reid Park Zoo
3400 Zoo Court
Tucson, AZ 85716
United States
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TUCSON PARKS AND RECREATION IS HOSTING A WINTER WONDERLAND- Tucson Parks and Recreation will host a Winter Wonderland at Quincie Douglas Center, 1575 E. 36th St., on Saturday, Dec. 16, from 4-6:30 p.m. This free event for families is meant to inspire holiday cheer, complete with hot chocolate, carnival games, information tables, arts and crafts, and a visit from Santa. Live entertainment will be provided by Barbea Dance Studio, Quincie Douglas Center Tap Dance class, and In the Zone will be the headline band.
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LIGHTS UP! A FESTIVAL OF ILLUMINATION AT TBG |
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DISPOSE OF GREASE AND OIL PROPERLY - GREASE COLLECTION EVENT JANUARY 6 |
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Pima County 19th Annual Grease Collection and Recycling Event!
Pouring grease, oil or fats down the drain can cause clogged pipes, attract hungry pests, and lead to avoidable plumbing problems. Don't let that happen! Instead, store your used grease in an airtight container and drop it off at our upcoming grease collection event.
We will be out collecting grease from the public at six locations around Pima County on Saturday, Jan. 6, 2024, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
You can bring your grease to any of these locations January 6:
O'Rielly Chevrolet
6160 N. Broadway Blvd.
Kino Sports Complex
2500 E. Ajo Way
Pima Community College, West Campus
2202 W. Anklam Road
Pima Community College, Northwest Campus
7600 N. Shannon Road
Pima Community College, Desert Vista Campus
5901 S. Calle Santa Cruz
Sahuarita Town Hall Complex
375 W. Sahuarita Center Way
Store It, Don't Pour It!
You can always recycle your grease at the year-round location below:
Agua Nueva WRF / Jacobs
2947 W. Calle Agua Nueva
Tucson, AZ 85745
Phone: (520) 405-0438
Hours
Monday through Friday
7 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Note: No motor oil or other hazardous waste.
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Sun Link’s new winter schedule is on its way. The new schedule runs Monday, December 18, 2023 through Sunday, January 7, 2024. The streetcar will run every 10-15 minutes until 10 p.m. Monday through Thursday, until midnight on Fridays and Saturdays, will end at 8 p.m. on Sundays with service every 20-30 minutes.
With the holidays around the corner, Sun Tran, Sun Van, Sun Link and Sun Shuttle will follow a modified holiday schedule for Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day. All transit rides remain free.
Sunday, December 24-Christmas Eve
- Sun Tran, Sun Van, Sun Shuttle and Sun Shuttle ADA Dial-a-Ride will follow a Sunday schedule
- Sun Link 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
- Sun Express no service
Monday, December 25-Christmas Day
- Sun Tran and Sun Van will follow a Sunday schedule
- Sun Link 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
- Sun Shuttle ADA Dial-a-Ride will service from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Sun Express and Sun Shuttle no service
Sunday, December 31-New Year’s Eve
- Sun Tran, Sun Van, Sun Shuttle and Sun Shuttle ADA Dial-a-Ride follow a Sunday schedule.
- Sun Link 8 a.m. to 2 a.m.
- Sun Express no service
Monday, January 1-New Year’s Day
- Sun Tran and Sun Van will follow a Sunday schedule
- Sun Link 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
- Sun Shuttle ADA Dial-a-Ride will service from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Sun Express and Sun Shuttle no service.
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FREE MASTER GARDENER ZOOM PRESENTATIONS |
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CHECK OUT THE FREE ZOOM CLASSES OFFERED IN JANUARY BY PIMA COUNTY MASTER GARDENERS. Classes such as: Passive Rainwater Harvesting, Xeriscaping, A To-Do List for Deciduous Fruit Trees, Hydroponics and Aquaponics, Composting: Indoors & Out, and Short Take: Cool Season Garden Pests.
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DONATIONS FOR THE HOLIDAYS |
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FROM STEVE KOZACHIK'S WARD VI NEWSLETTER THIS WEEK:
Our collection needs continue to be shampoo, sunscreen, lotions, toothpaste/brushes - generally hygiene products. Also, cool weather clothing, new socks and underclothes. While we were out at Casa Alitas last week, I noticed they might also be running short on shoelaces. (shoelaces are often taken away at the border).
We at the ward 6 office, and the county folks, CCS and volunteers out at Alitas continue to be grateful to everybody who is taking part in this ongoing donation process. And whatever doesn’t make its way to Alitas will find a home at one of the city housing shelter operations.
Bring to the Ward VI office, across from the Loft, behind the Wlagreens on Speedway.
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NAUGHTY AND NICE LIST FOR HOLIDAY RECYCLING |
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AND DON'T FORGET TO RECYCLE YOUR PLASTIC
THAT CANNOT GO IN THE BLUE BIN AT THE WARD VI OFFICE.
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PLASTIC REPURPOSING PROGRAM |
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If it is plastic, WARD VI will take it!
Upcycle your plastic into plastic
Byfusion building blocks
Take your plastic waste to
the Ward 6 Council Office at 3202 E First St
Behind the Walgreens across from The Loft Theater
Sorting is not required and you CAN bag your items!
You do NOT need to remove paper labels on plastic
and it does not need to be totally clean.
If the dumpster is not there when you drop off your plastics, it means that it has been picked up to be emptied. Just leave your Plastics against the wall. Be sure the bag is tied so plastic does not go flying. Ward VI volunteers will put the bags in the dumpster when it is returned. The Ward VI dumpster gets full so quickly, it has to be emptied multiple times a week.
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Looking forward to:
Alvernon/Grant Initiative (AGI) - meet with police and neighborhoods in our area. 2nd Tuesday of EVERY month. 6 - 7pm at Emmanuel Church.
Bookmobile at Wright Elementary - 2nd Wednesday of every month, 3 - 4 pm
ANNUAL MEETING AND ELECTIONS FOR GDNA BOARD - February - date, time, and location will be announced in the newsletter and in neighborhood kiosks.
DUMPSTERS IN EACH QUADRANT
- May 16 to May 19, 2024
- Oct. 3 to Oct 6, 2024
BRUSH AND BULKY CURB-SIDE PICK UP
- Feb. 19, 2024
- August 19, 2024
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WARD VI NEWSLETTER FROM STEVE KOZACHIK |
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Date: 12/11/2023
Topics in This Issue:
- Billy Sassi
- Plastics Program
- Capstone and West University
- Homeless/Migrant Needs
- 311 System Launch
- Neighborhood Support Network Data
- Grevy’s Zebra at Reid Park Zoo
- Dementia and Assisted Living
- Giggle Switch
- Southern Arizona Transportation Museum
- Senior Olympics Registration
- Flu, RSV, COVID
- Downtown Parade of Lights
- Sustainable Tucson
- Fitz
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FREE WATER HARVESTING CLASSES AND REBATE INFORMATION |
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The Tucson Water Conservation Program offers rebates for installing rainwater harvesting (up to $2,000) and permanent gray water irrigation systems (up to $1,000).
A free, three-hour workshop and submission of a project plan are required to qualify. Follow the links below for upcoming workshop dates and Tucson Water's new video "Rainwater and Gray Water Pressurized System - Backflow Prevention Requirement."Click here for more information.
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SUPPORT THE BUSINESSES THAT HAVE SUPPORTED GARDEN DISTRICT
BE SURE TO LET THE BUSINESS KNOW YOU ARE FROM GARDEN DISTRICT AND
WHERE YOU READ ABOUT THEM!
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24 PALMS:
55 AND OLDER
APARTMENT COMMUNITY
4427 E. LEE
1 and 2 bedroom apartments.
Covered parking and pool/ramada area.
Water, trash and sewer paid by owner.
Owner/Age Mick 520-349-3533.
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Thank you to the following Garden District businesses for donating to our neighborhood identification signs. We appreciate their partnership and support of our neighborhood. When you visit these businesses, please be sure to tell them you are a Garden District resident and you read about them in our email newsletter.
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Tellurian Eco Design: Stephen Monroe
(520) 342 9761
Designing With Nature: Rainwater, Greywater, and Stormwater Harvesting, Passive Solar Landscape Integration, Design+Build, Consultations
Qualify for up to $2000 with City Rebates
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1725 N. Swan every day 10-5
letsplay@mildredanddildred.com
Free local delivery our neighborhood: orders $30 or more!
Voted "Best Toy Store" in Tucson Weekly 2021
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520.326.9363
3719 E Speedway
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Arizona's got the sun.
We've got the skill.
You get the power.
520-207-4053
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2130 N Alvernon Way
(520) 303-3945
A Journey into the Spirit of Japan
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3959 E. Mabel St.
520.477.9324
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1225 N. Catalina Ave.
520-299-1582 TTY 711
Charming, quiet, garden-style "all studio" apartment community with pool
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Servicing vehicles of all makes.
4373 E Speedway Blvd
(520)477-0582
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Opening of new facility at 4585 E Speedway
expected Spring, 2022
Call Us: (520) 327-4505
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SIGN A NEIGHBOR UP FOR THE NEWSLETTER |
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If you think this newsletter is a valuable and useful source of information and news regarding your immediate neighborhood as well as our fair city, please don't keep it a secret and let your friends and neighbors know about it.
Please forward and share this e-newsletter with neighbors. Communication and making connections with each other -- that is what will turn us from a collection of houses and apartments into a neighborhood, from strangers into neighbors. We only have a small portion of the neighborhood on this email list.
We have MANY subscribers who are in surrounding neighborhoods who benefit from this newsletter too and everyone is welcomed to subscribe whether they are in our neighborhood, a nearby one or even one quite distant!
To sign up, you can either reply to a newsletter or sign up on our neighborhood website. thegardendistrict.org
YOU CAN ALWAYS CONTACT THE NEIGHBORHOOD BY HITTING REPLY TO A NEWSLETTER OR GOING TO THE NEIGHBORHOOD WEBSITE thegardendistrict.org Complete the Online Form.
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GARDEN DISTRICT NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION
DEPENDS ON YOUR GENEROSITY TO FUND NEIGHBORHOOD PROJECTS
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Garden District Neighborhood Association does not charge dues and has no means other than fundraisers or your generous donations for raising funds for GDNA's many different projects in the neighborhood. We are a registered 501(C)3 for your tax deductible donations.
Make checks payable to "Garden District" and mail to.
GDNA
c/o Lois Pawlak
P.O. Box 32384
Tucson, AZ 85751
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Garden District Neighborhood
Association Information
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QUADRANT LEADERS:
NW (PIma to Grant, Alvernon to Columbus) - Lois Pawlak 520-325-7611
SW (Pima to Speedway, Alvernon to Columbus) - Kris Yarter 370-7679 Phyllis Montgomery 520-248-9915
YOU CAN ALWAYS CONTACT THE NEIGHBORHOOD BY HITTING REPLY TO A NEWSLETTER OR GOING TO THE NEIGHBORHOOD WEBSITE thegardendistrict.org AND COMPLETING THE ONLINE FORM.
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"TAKE A BOOK. LEAVE A BOOK"
FIND A PLANT! TAKE SOME YARN!
GARDEN DISTRICT'S LITTLE FREE LIBRARIES
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Little Free Plant N Garden stand - 1421 N. Catalina
Little Free Library NW 1 - Justin and Lester
Little Free Library NW 2 - North St. between Isabel and Marion
Little Free Library SW 1 - Bryant and Fairmount
Little Free Library SW 2 - 4044 E. Pima
Little Free Library NE - Bell, near Community Garden, 1933 Bell
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