Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 27th of May.
Good morning, Tucson.
Chicanos Por La Causa’s Healthy Aging initiative now offers free nutritious lunches for Tucson seniors on weekdays from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Casa de Encanto + the program helps reduce isolation and promotes healthy living with meals prepared using fresh ingredients.
More than 40 Tucson residents started a 75-mile, seven-day Migrant Trail Walk on Monday morning in Sasabe to honor migrants who died in the desert over the past 20 years.
The group will finish the walk on Sunday at 11:30 a.m. at Kennedy Park — a tradition begun in 2004 with memorial crosses and prayer ties.
Girl Scouts of Southern Arizona are marking 90 years of service with a new campaign (90 Years Strong) to honor local role models and help girls earn badges in cybersecurity, robotics and coding.
The group will complete 90 acts of service and host a music festival called Scoutchella in December.
Martin Valenzuela Lopez appeared in court on May 26 for charges of DUI and for leaving the scene of an accident that caused a death — the case is linked to an incident near Nogales High and Old Vail Road in Pima County.
Stagehands at Arizona Theatre Company’s Tucson branch voted to unionize with IATSE Local 415 on May 15—recording a 15–4 vote—to seek better work conditions and fair wages.
The crew will begin bargaining soon and hopes to secure more rest and improved schedules to support work-life balance.
Faculty leaders at the University of Arizona have asked the administration to reinstate 10 writing program faculty whose contracts were terminated on May 19 due to lower enrollment estimates for the fall.
The leaders argued that the decision undermines trust—harming both faculty livelihoods and the academic environment.
The Pima County Health Department will move its consumer health and food safety services, vital records office, and North Clinic to the new Northwest Service Center at 1010 W.
Miracle Mile Road this summer — consumer health will start on June 4, vital records on June 17, and the clinic will reopen on July 6.
Ward 3 Councilman Kevin Dahl’s reelection campaign qualified for matching funds after passing an audit on May 23—making him eligible for up to roughly $140,000 from city funds.
Other candidates in Midtown and South Side races submitted matching fund applications as audits pending will set spending limits ahead of the Aug. 5 primary.
The Wildcats will face Cal Poly in the Eugene Regional for the NCAA Tournament after beating TCU to win the Big 12 title+the NCAA selection show confirmed the matchup on May 26.
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.
All Day Happy Hour at Pueblo Vida Brewing
3-9 p.m. — Pueblo Vida Brewing Company — $5 full pours — Enjoy a relaxing evening with affordable craft beer options.
Charley Crockett Concert
7-9 p.m. — Tucson Music Hall — Tickets available from $86 — Catch the talented Charley Crockett live in an unforgettable musical experience.
Grupo Arizona Performance
6:30-9:00 p.m. — The Century Room — $10-$15 + DICE fees — Experience a captivating blend of classical and jazz fusion rooted in Mexican and Latin traditions.
Freddy's Friday Night Cruise-In
6-8 p.m. — Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers — Free entry — Enjoy classic cars and good food at Tucson's vibrant cruise-in event.
San Diego Strike Force vs. Tucson Sugar Skulls
6:05-7:35 p.m. — Tucson Arena — Lowest Price Guaranteed — Catch thrilling indoor football action as the Strike Force take on the Sugar Skulls.
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