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2008-10-07 \Tucson\Community\
Santa Rita High School Wants your Help
731-7505
Santa Rita High School is planning a Clean-up the campus day. October 11, 2008 8am
weeding, trimming, trash pick up, painting.
All community, alumni, parents, students, neighbors invited.
Santa Rita High School # 731-7505
3951 S. Pantano Road ... read more
2008-09-23 \Tucson\Community\Animal Rescue\
San Carlos Mexico puppy
520 825-2790
We found a 12 week old puppy in San Carlos and she is currently under the vets care until she has enough weight on her for shots and spaying.
She is a beautiful short haired dog who the vet says will probably be about 25 - 30 lbs. We have pictures ... read more
2008-09-15 \Tucson\Community\Animal Rescue\
Pima Animal Control / Pound : Cat lovers
I would not take my cat to the Pima Animal Control if you are hoping to have them adopted.Also if you have lost a cat and you find that is where it has been takin,do not get your hopes up it will still be alive.My cat Smokey was taken by my cruel landlady ... read more
2008-09-14 \Tucson\Community\Animal Rescue\
90 space kennel lease/ar only no
grandfathered zoning on 4 plus acres. Must be non profit. Reasonable lease for right group w/ volunteers, one live in on premises.Enclosed bldgs and storage. Fish pond.Can house horses as well. Kennels covered w/houses, some indoors, all commercial chain ... read more
2008-09-10 \Tucson\Community\Animal Rescue\
a dog moaning
there is a dog that has been outside all day in the heat and it looks really skinny"
[editor: whoever posted, please add more detail such as address/location. Also please note this site is NOT a hotline, if you believe an animal is suffering please ... read more
2008-08-05 \Tucson\Community\Animal Rescue\
paws-4acause http://www.paws-4acause.org
We are a new organization in tucson. We donate new and used items to local shelters and rescue groups. We also donate to families in tucson who have pets and are struggling. We are all about helping the animals and rely only on donations. Aug we are ... read more
2008-07-28 \Tucson\Community\Parenting\
IdeaZine for Kids and Parents - Vol 2 July 2008
Nature Activities - Learning Ideas - Kid-Friendly Volunteer Opportunities - Science Training for Parents
Nature Activities
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Monsoon season is the time to get out in the desert! Even if its not just the day after a rain ... read more
2008-07-26 \Tucson\Community\Animal Rescue\
free yorkies need home quick : Love Yorkies
We lost our poodle 3 years ago and would love to have a Yorkie. We are retired and live in a 55+ area. Everyone loves dogs and we need another dog to love."
2008-07-22 \Tucson\Community\
Craft Show http://www.newlifetucson.org
8900 E Golf Links Rd
520 495-4206
New Life Church will host an INDOOR Craft Show on Sat., Aug 23rd from 9:am - 4:pm at 8900 E. Golf Links Rd. This event will feature a silent auction and raffle along with various artists and craftsmen. Food items will be sold by the Crossfire Youth group ... read more
2008-07-22 \Tucson\Community\
All Star Cheerleading & Dance : http://www.pridecheer.org
PRIDE ALL-STARZ in Northwest Tucson, has the best cheerleading in Tucson! Check them out, great family oriented organization."
2008-07-19 \Tucson\Community\Animal Rescue\
free yorkies need home quick : free yorkie
can you send me info about this free yorkie at my email carolnis36 -at- yahoo.com
this is toooo good to be true"
2008-07-08 \Tucson\Community\Animal Rescue\
AFFECTIONATE YORKIES FREE TO GO
St Bernatds Ave,apt 14
7853254125
Have you beeen looking for yorkie puppies? we are a christain family with 3kids looking wishing to give out our little puppies .they are currently 10weeks old and have been vet checked/akc.they are very good with kids and other domestic pets .
they ... read more
2008-07-08 \Tucson\Community\Parenting\
Himmel Chess Club
Fun low-pressure chess club meets Mondays 3:30-5PM at Himmel Library.
2008-07-08 \Tucson\Community\Parenting\
Monsoon - Nature activities
The monsoon season is a window of opportunity for desert nature observations. Here are some activities to share with your kids - and they don't cost anything:
Night Toad Walk: any area near a riverbed, Sabino Canyon, any park with signifcant natural ... read more
2008-07-04 \Tucson\Community\Parenting\
Declaration of Independence
WHEN, in the Course of human Events, it becomes necessary for one People to dissolve the Political Bands which have connected them with another, and to assume, among the Powers of the Earth, the separate and equal Station to which the Laws of Nature and ... read more
2008-06-24 \Tucson\Community\
BodyZen Fitness Boot Camps www.bodyzenbootcamps.net
520-488-5404
SESSIONS START EVERY MONDAY
CALL TO SCHEDULE A FREE WORKOUT!
Have you gotten bored with your current routine?
Are you ready to take action and begin moving?
Do you want motivation and accountability?
Unlike other boot camps we run continuously ... read more
2008-06-17 \Tucson\Community\
Casa Vista Properties : [positive customer experience] http://casavistaproperties.com
I went through Casa Vista Properties about one year ago to rent a house. The day I was to move in, a toilet had flooded the house and I could no longer rent the house. I had all my belongings in a moving truck ready to go, and was paying by the hour ... read more
2008-06-11 \Tucson\Community\Education\
TUSD, the Harcourt reading method and "No Child Left Behind" : TUSD, Harcourt, & NCLB http://www.tucsonweekly.com/gbase/Curren
You are correct. You're dealing with TUSD and the likes of Joel T. Ireland and Alex Rodriguez heading The Governing Board. In other words and IMHO, "The blind leading the blind." There isn't a whole lot in TUSD that makes much sense these days. Fortunately ... read more
2008-06-04 \Tucson\Community\Museums\
Tucson's Childrens Museum http://www.tucsonchildrensmuseum.org
200 South 6th Avenue
(520)792-9985
Cool summer fun - the Tucson Children's Museum is not only open during construction this summer, several inside areas have already been upgraded: The Wee World for 4's and under has a jungle look with Mayan pyramid and highly original flying frogs (you ... read more
2008-05-23 \Tucson\Community\Animal Rescue\
free yorkies need home quick :
hi me and my family have bee looking for a little yorkie to bring home and when i saw your add i couldnt pass it up..we have been looking for about a year and cant afford to pay the price some people are asking..hope this is not a scam as we just had ... read more
2008-05-02 \Tucson\Community\Parenting\Summer Reading Favorites\
There's a Bird on Your Head
A recent Mo Willems, another great book especially good for emerging readers. It lends itself very well to a funny two-person play.
2008-05-02 \Tucson\Community\Parenting\Summer Reading Favorites\
Bad News, I'm In Charge
a funny book about a boy who rewrites the rules. Inspired my kids to write their own 'new rules'
2008-05-01 \Tucson\Community\
Adorable 7mo. Female Yorkie
She is a happy, healthy and energetic little puppy! She loves walks, going to the dog park and being spoiled. She is crate-trained and sleeps through the night. I am selling her because of my very busy schedule. Paid $3300 to buy her. I have all of her ... read more
2008-04-22 \Tucson\Community\Parenting\
Keeping it Fresh: the bTucson IdeaZine for Kids and Parents http://bTucson.com/mailman/listinfo/idea
We all have times when we feel inspired, and other times when the day
seems to drag on in gray. Here is a chance to share those
inspirations and help the rest of us break out of the rut on those
other days! Questions and requests also welcome ... read more
2008-02-29 \Tucson\Community\
Urban Athletics Boot Camp http://www.UrbanAthleticsBootCamp.com
520-235-6006
Come check out Tucson's best fitness boot camp. Urban Athletics Boot Camp has a new class starting March 7th. Come find out why this is Tucson's fastest growing boot camp. Experience weight loss, muscle gains and a new found love for exercise! This is ... read more
2008-02-28 \Tucson\Community\
All Star Cheer & Dance Tryouts http://www.tucsoncheeracademy.com
320 S Plumer Ave.
520-770-1860
Tucson Cheer Academy is Tucson’s oldest and most successful all star cheer and dance program. Tryouts for the 2008-2009 season begin May 10. Located near the U of A, they have competitive cheer and dance teams for boys and girls ages 6 to 18. With 8 teams ... read more
2008-02-27 \Tucson\Community\Animal Rescue\
free yorkies need home quick : KLT
If you still have either of the boys, please let me know! We are looking to adopt another Yorkie. Thank you. keesha_b =at yahoo.com
2008-02-20 \Tucson\Community\Parenting\
Tucson MommyMixer: Need a Babysitter? http://www.mommymixer.com
512.480.3113
Come to MommyMixer, the hot new service that connects college students looking for fun babysitting jobs with busy families that need occasional help. All this, while shopping at hip boutiques around town. There's no better way to get hooked up with the ... read more
2008-02-15 \Tucson\Community\Animal Rescue\
free yorkies need home quick : Yorkie
Do you still have a male yorkie???
I hope you do
thanks email me at huskeyjodi _at-yahoo.com
JODI"
2008-02-06 \Tucson\Community\Animal Rescue\
free yorkies need home quick no
745-3633
two male yorkies need immediate placement! ,fully grown @ 2 lbs & [13 lbs this one a rare cream/light bluish gray color,]neutered & all shots good till sept 09.very sweet & playful.loves children and other animals [including cats.]please help! owner admitted ... read more
2008-01-26 \Tucson\Community\Culture\
: European Multi-ethnic Alliance of Tucson, Inc. (EMAT) http://emat-tucson.org/
nonprofit organization for community building, culture, history - holds Ethnic fairs twice a year
2008-01-14 \Tucson\Community\Parenting\Summer Reading Favorites\
: Vet Volunteers series
Finally found a chapter book my almost-7 yr old daughter really likes. Its a realistic fiction series of adventures of volunteers at a Vet clinic, each focused on helping one type of animal. We found it at Antigone books, will have to see if the library ... read more
2008-01-10 \Tucson\Community\Parenting\Summer Reading Favorites\
Good Dino Books
Dinosaur books for kids vary a lot in quality, here are some winners we've enjoyed:
A Dinosaur Named SUE - for older kids, but good and very current, told with real detail including the arguments over the bones
Barnum Brown - also detailed, but ... read more
2008-01-03 \Tucson\Community\Animal Rescue\
Snakes 'n' Critters Animal Sanctuary : Volunteering Opportunities at Animal Sanctuary http://www.snakesncritters.org
We just called up to see if we could volunteer, and Cougar (a vietnam vet and former nurse who runs the sanctuary) said sure, come on down. That's even with a 6 and a 2 year old, not a problem. So it wasn't any special open house day, and every pen ... read more
2007-11-28 \Tucson\Community\Animal Rescue\
Snakes 'n' Critters Animal Sanctuary http://www.snakesncritters.org/index.htm
P.O. Box 86016, Tucson, Az 85754
1-520-822-9964
Most of our animals are special needs (physical or mental), medications or treatments. Lots are elderly, a couple have birth defects. We are their home for the rest of their natural lifetime. We try to give 'em the best quality of care and attention. ... read more
2007-11-04 \Tucson\Community\Animal Rescue\
Dog living in Ditch needs help
I hope [someone] will save this dog. to whom has been listed on Craigs list, as living in a ditch and getting skinny. She is at the intersection of HWY 86 and 286 at the Ace Hardware/Gas station there on the corner, She comes out around sunset."
2007-10-29 \Tucson\Community\Public Art\
: colorful 'mini-pyramid'
Just W of I-10 on Congress, not sure what it represents but it looks cool.
2007-10-27 \Tucson\Community\Nonprofits\
Help Support Women in need http://www.missionsforchristassembly.com
We have a small minisret home on the notyh side of Tucson. Many Women have had their lives changed by seeking after God. Women have come from all walks of life homeless, abused, incarcerated or just wanting change in their life. Please feel free to visit ... read more
2007-10-25 \Tucson\Community\
Community Food Bank Needs Help http://www.communityfoodbank.org
Dear Everyone,
Yesterday, at the monthly staff meeting, I learned that the Food Bank
is gearing up to fill and distribute 50,000 food boxes during the
upcoming holidays for families in need in Southern Arizona! At the same
time, we have been way ... read more
2007-10-11 \Tucson\Community\Forums\
: FairTrade Clothing in Tucson?
Does anyone know where to buy 'fair trade' clothing locally? It could be clothes that are locally handcrafted, or that are imported from a source that is verified to have fair labor practices. I want to buy some myself and it seems like Tucson would ... read more
2007-09-25 \Tucson\Community\
Casa Vista Properties : Casita Vista Properties http://www.casavistaproperties.com
Casita Vista Properties has no fiduciary responsibility to the tenant so can treat the tenant in any disrespectful and rude way. They can misrepresent themselves and the tenant believes they are acting in good faith. This market means more renters and ... read more
2007-09-18 \Tucson\Community\
Casa Vista Properties http://www.casavistaproperties.com/?page
FYI, I think everyone should be aware that this Real Estate company is the most unprofessional company in Tuscon. They do not deal in good faith nor do the respect customers who have a complaint. They directly belittle and laugh at the customer. Most ... read more
2007-09-17 \Tucson\Community\
Zambian Children's Fund : "I know I can do something" http://zambianchildrensfund.org
"..even as far away as Zambia." That's what Kathe Padilla said to herself on reading a newspaper article on the plight of Zambian children back in July 1999. Who hasn't read about starvation in Africa? For most readers, it seems perhaps too remote ... read more
2007-09-14 \Tucson\Community\
Tucson Personal Injury Attorney http://theinjuryguide.com/arizona/tucson
Great resource for personal injury attorneys in Tucson.
2007-09-07 \Tucson\Community\
Zambian Children's Fund : July Newsletter http://btucson.com/pdfs/zambiancf_JUL_Ne
Volunteers for the Zambian Children's Fund loaded up a 40-foot shipping container with the past two years of donations, including desks, tools, clothes and lots of books. Read an inspiring blog post by volunteer Jim Strader, find out about the new grant ... read more
2007-08-29 \Tucson\Community\
Zambian Children's Fund http://zambianchildrensfund.org
P. O. Box 42996
520-323-2504
In Zambia, more than two million children are orphans. The Zambia Children's Fund is working to feed, shelter and educate orphaned children through various projects.
2007-08-22 \Tucson\Community\Booknotes\
Newjack : infantilizing effect
"A consequence of putting men in cells and controlling their movements is that they can do almost nothing for themselves. For their various needs they are dependent on one person, their gallery officer. Instead of feeling like a big, tough guard, the ... read more
2007-08-22 \Tucson\Community\Booknotes\
Newjack : Anne Frank's diary as a tattoo on the back of a prisoner
This same quote from Frank's diary is one that I remember identifying with when I read the book. A prisoner in for armed robbery and keeplocked for extorting other inmates, had tattooed down his back these lines of Anne Frank's translated into Spanish ... read more
2007-08-22 \Tucson\Community\Booknotes\
Newjack : some quotes on roots of criminal behaviour
One inmate in particular, a man named Larson whom other prisoners would always go out of their way to visit with, seemed to be a 'thinking person'. A few quotes:
"Instead of wasting so much of the inmates' time on rec, Larson thought, Sing Sing should ... read more
2007-08-21 \Tucson\Community\Booknotes\
Newjack : For further reading
Tocqueville & Beaumont observing American prisons in 1831 - " 'whilst society in the United States gives the example of the most extended liberty, the prisons of the same country offer the spectacle of the most complete despotism' "
Writing by wardens ... read more
2007-08-19 \Tucson\Community\Parenting\
¡Español para los Niños!
(or, Spanish for Kids!)
I wish I'd learned a second language during those sensitive years when it is supposed to be so much easier to pick up! So now with my 2-year old, I've been on the lookout for Spanish learning opportunties. Between the public libraries and Parent Connection ... read more
2007-08-06 \Tucson\Community\
All Star Cheerleading & Dance http://www.desertcheer.com
Desert Cheer Athletix is a new and exciting All-Star Cheerleading and Dance Program on the Northside of Tucson.
We have classes and teams for beginners to advanced athletes ages 5 to 14.
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2007-07-25 \Tucson\Community\Booknotes\
: Death of a Dissident
Just started reading this book, feels very straight, fascinating insight into post-Communist Russia. Here is a favorite quote so far, p. 36 from Litvinenko: "You and Boris, you're always thinking politics, but you don't see the people - that's your ... read more
2007-07-13 \Tucson\Community\
http://joshuacmiller.com
This is just a shameless plug for a few of my sites. If you get bored, check them out!
My MySpace Page
My Personal Website ... read more
2007-07-12 \Tucson\Community\WorldViews\
What's Your WorldView?
This project, the 'worldview project', is just an attempt to collect some models, perspectives that people have. I like to know how other people think.
Enter your world view here! Just click on the 'add item' link on the page
http://btucson.com ... read more
2007-07-11 \Tucson\Community\WorldViews\
Golda's worldview
my map
political: "Its the People, stupid..."
relationships: a man page
capability for cooperative ... read more
2007-07-10 \Tucson\Community\Booknotes\
How To Cure A Fanatic : Order of the Teaspoon
I have seen this allegory quoted differently, and I think leaving out some important parts, so let me quote it here exactly from the book:
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Let me conclude with my story of the Order of the Teaspoon. I believe that if one person ... read more
2007-07-09 \Tucson\Community\Booknotes\
How To Cure A Fanatic
Interviews with Amos Oz, an Israeli writer and Peace Now co-founder. "
2007-07-04 \Tucson\Community\Booknotes\
Newjack http://www.tedconover.com/newjackreviews
1st person account of work as a correctional officer at Sing-Sing, by Ted Conover"
2007-07-04 \Tucson\Community\Booknotes\
Newjack : thought-provoking
Found this to be a concrete, insightful book. The CO's have a hell of a job, at least at Sing-sing. Abuse in both directions, but at least there was some attempt to be professional. To me, understanding the ugly conditions inside a prison is a strong ... read more
