Good morning, Tucson.

More than 100 volunteers and 20+ local eateries, along with 80 to 100 potters, will gather at Tucson Chinese Cultural Center to raise funds combating food insecurity.

The event will bolster support for community meal programs.

Jim Click, Jr. will launch the 2026 Millions for Tucson Raffle tomorrow at Reid Park Zoo Plaza & Event Garden from 4:30 to 5:45 p.m. He will announce the Grand Prize vehicle and provide local charities with ticket sales details.

AARP Foundation Tax-Aide is offering free tax preparation services to Tucson seniors until April 15 (with options for drop-off, in-person, and online help) as IRS-certified volunteers assisted over 35,000 taxpayers last year.

Marana Police and Pima County Sheriff’s Department (officials) are searching for 61-year-old James Harold Kelly at Wild Burro Trailhead, where he was last seen Feb.

5 near the Ritz-Carlton wearing a white hooded sun shirt, shorts, and hiking boots, and they urge residents and hikers to report any sightings.

The Tohono O'odham Nation Rodeo & Fair drew hundreds on Sunday at the Eugene P.

Tashquinth Sr. Livestock Complex, featuring traditional games, rodeo events, & carnival rides that honor indigenous culture. Organizers kept the event free & welcoming for all.

Tucson Bird Alliance got a grant from the Arizona Department of Forestry to remove stinknet, an invasive plant that crowds out native wildflowers and can trigger allergies or fuel fires.

The group urges neighbors to help pull or spray the weed safely this month.

Patricia Lamb (a grandmother) faces a 120-day delay in processing her DES SNAP renewal that left her without benefits since Thanksgiving.

Governor Hobbs approved $7.5 million to hire temporary staff; Lamb plans another DES visit next month if her benefits are not restarted.

Demolition of sidewalks starts Tuesday at Euclid and Second to install a new no turn on red signal and dedicated lanes for pedestrians and cyclists.

The upgrade follows a fatal hit and run that claimed three University of Arizona students last fall and will finish by May.

The Cochise County Sheriff's Office Search and Rescue team had a busy weekend assisting in a search near Dove Mountain, doing EVOC, drone, and K9 training on Lehner Road, and locating a missing juvenile after a 911 alert east of Bisbee + team members praised realistic simulators and effective evaluations.

Pima Community College men's basketball team (25-0 in ACCAC) won its 25th straight game Saturday when it beat Scottsdale Community College 82-68 on the road, with Mason Hunt scoring 24 points and a strong second half; they will face Phoenix College Wednesday at 7:30 p.m.

The Pima Community College women's basketball team rallied in the fourth quarter to defeat the Artichokes 56-51 on Saturday at Scottsdale Community College.

Melicia Nelson led the win with 17 points and 13 rebounds.

USA Junior All-American Games

Feb 13-15 — Kino Sports Complex — Competitive youth baseball tournament — Experience thrilling games with over 100 youth teams competing during President's Day weekend.

Fine Valentine Run and Relay 2026

8 AM — Gentle Ben's — Registration fee required — Celebrate love and fitness with exciting races and a fun walk in Tucson.

Jazz Jam with Max Goldschmid

6:30-9:30 p.m. — The Century Room — $5-$10 + DICE fees — Enjoy an evening of instrumental jams with multi-instrumentalist Max Goldschmid and the house band.

BYU Cougars vs. Arizona Wildcats Men's Basketball

7-9 p.m. — McKale Memorial Center — Cost info not provided — High-stakes Big 12 rematch as No. 22 BYU faces No. 1 Arizona.

Boogie T Live in Tucson

9:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m. — Gentle Ben's — Ticket information not provided — Experience the high-energy beats of Boogie T as he brings his unique sound from the Louisiana bayou to the Tucson stage.

USPA Tested and Open 2026 Arizona Powerlifting Classic

9 a.m. – 6 p.m. — Tucson Strength — Registration required — Compete in powerlifting events with both tested and non-tested divisions available.

Jazz Jam with Max Goldschmid

6:30-9:30 p.m. — The Century Room — $5-$10 + DICE fees — Enjoy an evening of live jazz with multi-instrumentalist Max Goldschmid and the house band during an open jam session.

AR Flamenco Performance

6:30-9:30 p.m. — The Century Room — $25-$35 + Dice fees — Experience the authenticity of flamenco with a celebrated local artist and live musicians in an intimate setting.

Wednesday Team Trivia Night at Pueblo Vida Brewing

7-9 p.m. — Pueblo Vida Brewing Company — Free entry — Showcase your knowledge during a fun-filled trivia night with gift card prizes for winners.

Greg Abate Quartet

6:30-9:30 p.m. — The Century Room — $25-$35 + DICE fees — Experience the mesmerizing saxophone skills of jazz legend Greg Abate in an engaging live performance.