Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 22nd of May.
Good morning, Tucson.
About 60 bicyclists participated in Tucson’s annual Ride of Silence (honoring cyclists who died or were injured) Wednesday evening from Reid Park.
The eight-mile ride was organized by the Greater Arizona Bicycling Association and had police and Bike Patrol support to help with road safety.
South Tucson awarded a $30K grant to the Tucson League of Mexican-American Women on May 19 for a project to document Latinx historic sites and cultural traditions in the city — a step aimed at preserving local heritage.
Project lead Selina Barajas said the grant will let residents share personal histories — stories that may inform future preservation policies — across the community.
A serious crash between a motorcycle and an SUV outside Mica Mountain High School led over 2,500 locals to sign an online petition calling for a stoplight—county and school officials are studying additional safety measures for the busy intersection.
The Cedar Fire has burned over 10 acres in the Coronado National Forest south of Oracle and firefighters have halted its forward progress as they work toward full containment while residents feel relieved after evacuation warnings were lifted—officials say more than 100 firefighters are addressing hot spots.
Officials expanded the evacuation order for Oracle after the Cody Fire started on Wednesday at 3:30 p.m.—residents in zones 5, 16, 17, 18, and 19 must leave immediately while those in zones 4 and 15 and San Manuel residents should prepare to evacuate, with the Mammoth Community Center serving as the evacuation center as crews and ADOT respond.
Arizona GOP legislators, Rep. Walt Blackman and Rep. Teresa Martinez, urged state and federal lawmakers to take additional steps to address the crisis of missing and murdered Indigenous peoples following the signing of a bill that will create a Turquoise Alert System for missing Native people—emphasizing that better agency coordination is needed to support affected communities.
Memorial Day Weekend Special Hours
12-10 p.m. — Pueblo Vida Brewing Company — Cost varies — Celebrate Memorial Day Weekend with extended taproom hours and local craft beer.
Michael Eckroth Band Performance
6:30-9:30 p.m. — The Century Room — $20-$30 Tickets + DICE fees — Enjoy a night of Latin jazz as Michael Eckroth presents a suite of Wayne Shorter’s tunes with special guests.
Fireworks Viewing Dinner on the Patio
8:15 p.m. — Signature Grill with Patio Dining — Food & Beverage not included — Enjoy spectacular fireworks while dining on a beautiful patio overlooking Tucson.
All Day Happy Hour at Pueblo Vida Brewing Company
3-9 p.m. — Pueblo Vida Brewing Company — $5 full pours — Enjoy great craft beers during our weekly happy hour.
Adventure Storytelling Series #6 – Trails
6-9 p.m. — Borderlands Brewing Company — $5 entry — Explore epic tales of outdoor adventures shared by local storytellers.
Wednesday Team Trivia Night
7-9 p.m. — Pueblo Vida Brewing Company — Free entry — Test your knowledge and enjoy a fun night out with teams competing for great prizes.
Monthly Coloring Day at Pueblo Vida Brewing Company
3-9 p.m. — Pueblo Vida Brewing Company — Free entry — Bring your creativity and enjoy coloring while sipping on craft beer.
Summer Essentials Drive at Pueblo Vida Brewing Company
12-10 p.m. — Pueblo Vida Brewing Company — Donations appreciated — Help support Tucsonans in need by bringing summer essentials and reusable water bottles.
Perfume Genius Concert in Tucson
8:00 – 9:30 PM — 191 Toole — $49 — Enjoy an evening of captivating music from Perfume Genius at a popular local venue.
Pat Travers Band Live Performance
8-9:30 p.m. — 191 Toole — General Admission — Enjoy an evening with the Pat Travers Band in Tucson's vibrant music scene.
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