Good morning, Tucson.

This summer, South Tucson Community Outreach partnered with Interfaith Community Services to launch a monthly mobile food pantry at the South Tucson Housing Authority — a move aimed at better supporting elders and disabled residents who struggle to purchase groceries.

The pantry served 70 residents recently and will return on the fourth Thursday each month to help local families in need.

Tucson migrant advocate Dora Rodriguez released her memoir on July 5, recounting her near-death border crossing 45 years ago that reshaped her life and led her to help asylum seekers.

Her book honors the friends she lost in the desert and encourages community support for those in need — a reminder of Tucson’s deep commitment to humanitarian work.

Tucson’s well-known mushroom forager Hernán Castro was arrested on May 31 on immigration fraud charges after allegedly failing to disclose a decades-old drug arrest on his citizenship form—he pleaded not guilty at his June 2 arraignment and remains in U.S. Marshals custody pending a jury trial set for July 15.

University of Arizona astrophysicist Erika Hamden released her first popular science book Weird Universe—Everything We Don’t Know About Space and Why It’s Important, which explains big ideas about space in simple words.

The book follows her popular social media videos and shows how gravity and stars work in an easy way.

Pima County will use treated water from its Green Valley Wastewater Treatment Facility to add a stream to a dry part of the Santa Cruz River near Llano Grande Trailhead—about 25 miles south of Tucson.

The project, which awaits a permit and upgrades to remove chlorine, may begin summer 2026 and help the river support more plants and animals.

Tucson City Court will hold a warrant quashing event on Friday, July 11 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 103 E.

Alameda St to help residents resolve outstanding warrants by offering options to schedule a same-day case review, appear via Zoom, or walk in. Social services providers will be available from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. in courtroom 605 to offer housing, mental health and substance abuse assistance + more support.

Tucson City Court will host a warrant quashing event on July 11 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 103 E Alameda St to help residents resolve outstanding warrants via scheduled appointments, Zoom appearances, or walk-ins—social services will also be available from 1:30 to 3 p.m. for additional assistance.

Team USA advanced to the FIBA U19 World Cup championship game today after a 120-64 win over New Zealand with incoming U of A freshman Koa Peat (7 points, 6 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 steal in 14 minutes) playing a key role under coach Tommy Lloyd; they will face Germany for the title at (11 a.m.).

Brunch with Clio at Monterey Court

11 a.m. — Monterey Court — Donation requested — Enjoy a brunch concert featuring Clio as part of outdoor community activities for active adults over 50.

Richard F. Caris Mirror Lab Tour

90-minute tour — Steward Observatory — Admission details not specified — Discover the engineering behind the world's largest telescope mirrors and their role in astronomical research.

Sixpence None the Richer Concert

8-9:30 p.m. — 191 Toole — GA Standing, 21+ Only — Experience an evening of melodic tunes with Sixpence None the Richer.

Richard F. Caris Mirror Lab Tour

90 minutes — Steward Observatory — $ — Discover the innovative engineering and optical technology behind the world’s largest telescope mirrors.

Ally Venable Live Performance

8-9:30 p.m. — 191 Toole — All sales are final — Experience the electrifying Texas blues-rock vibes of Ally Venable and her exceptional guitar skills.

Of Montreal Concert

8:00-9:30 p.m. — 191 Toole — Tickets available — Experience the innovative sounds of Of Montreal performing tracks from their landmark album, The Sunlandic Twins.

Jazz Jam with Max Goldschmid

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

Contradance with Kismet and Randy Hobbs

1:30-5 p.m. — Southern Arizona Dance Center — $10 entry ($5 under 25) — Experience an evening filled with energetic contra dance and live music.

Public Mirror Lab Tours

90 minutes — University of Arizona's Steward Observatory Richard F. Caris Mirror Laboratory — Free entry — Discover cutting-edge engineering and technologies behind the world's largest telescope mirrors.

Wavves Concert

8-9:30 p.m. — 191 Toole — General Admission — Experience the energetic sounds of Wavves live in Tucson.