Good morning, Tucson.

The Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum unveiled its rescued mountain lion cubs Moonbead and Pretzel (names chosen by children from Beads of Courage during the Desert Gala auction by an anonymous donor) and now displays them in the Mountain Woodland Exhibit.

Visitors can watch the cubs play and learn about wildlife.

Local artist Kat Swan left her corporate job after losing her dog and now paints shelter dog portraits to help them find homes; her work, seen at Monica Downtown and local restaurants, features dogs like 9.5-year-old Annabelle (in and out of shelter 12 times) to spotlight overlooked animals.

Next Monday, July 13, News 4 Tucson will kick off its 9th Annual School Supply Drive to collect supplies for local students.

Sabino Canyon Crawler is back with Saturday night tours running from July 4 through Oct.

31 in the Sabino Canyon Recreation Area. The emission-free shuttle provides narrated 7.4-mile trips in English and Spanish — tickets start at $15 for adults plus vehicle fees and tours may be canceled for weather.

Pima County is offering job training assistance and employment services to residents impacted by new federal SNAP work rules — the county’s Community and Workforce Development Department and ARIZONA@WORK centers are ready to help with job searches, resume building, education and training.

Arizona may soon purchase desalinated Pacific Ocean water to ease Colorado River shortages caused by a long-term drought.

A framework signed on June 3 by state and federal water agencies sets the stage for a deal *pending cost and approval reviews* as negotiations continue.

Pima County revamped the Loop website for a simple, mobile-friendly design that lets runners, cyclists, and walkers save the page as an app button to access maps, report issues, and check closures.

County officials say more mobile features will be added later (as part of the One Pima Initiative).

Outdoor workers in Tucson are taking extra heat safety measures as summer heat pushes temperatures to 105 — 110°F; companies like Rite Way Heating, Cooling & Plumbing and Arizona Pristine Roofing provide sun hats, hydration packs and scheduled breaks.

They advise residents to maintain A/C units to reduce service calls.

Habitat for Humanity Tucson is accepting applications for its new Casitas on Park community for veterans and adults 55+ that features 21 accessible one- and two-bedroom casitas near the VA Health Center & Southside Public Safety Complex; applications are open through August for qualified first‑time homebuyers in Pima County.

Last May, Oro Valley’s Naranja Park hosted The Circle Pit as Adidas and SATISFY Running launched a new high-performance shoe; over 100 athletes and influencers from 20+ countries ran while live punk bands played, generating local revenue (estimated at $75,000 to $100,000).

FC Tucson ended its season with a 2-1 win over Capo FC (USL League 2) on July 10 in Tucson, keeping playoff hopes alive.

Advancing STEM Research Teaching Conference

9 a.m.-3 p.m. — Community Foundation for Southern Arizona — Free workshops — Enhance your STEM teaching strategies with intensive professional development over four days.

Breakthrough Basketball Shooting & Ball Handling Camp

— Jul 14-16 — Sporting Chance Center — $97 for observing coaches — Sharpen your basketball skills with high-intensity camps focused on shooting and ball handling.

Hot Jazz Wednesday with Marco & The Polos

6:30-10 p.m. — The Century Room — $10-$15 + DICE fees — Enjoy a lively night of traditional New Orleans jazz led by multi-instrumentalist Marco Rosano.

Happy Together Tour

Nostalgia Concert Series — Summer 2026 — Fox Tucson Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Celebrate the hits of the 1960s and '70s with an evening of unforgettable music.

The Paul Opocensky Project

8 AM – 12 PM — St. Philip's Plaza Market — Free entry — Experience the soulful acoustic grunge of live music by Paul Opocensky in Tucson's vibrant marketplace.

Jazz Jam with Cameron Davidson

6:30-9:30 p.m. — The Century Room — $5-$10 + DICE fees — Sit in with the house band and enjoy a lively evening of jazz improvisation.

The Century Jazz Orchestra

6:30-9:30 p.m. — The Century Room — $20-$30 tickets + DICE fees — Experience the lively performance of the 17-piece Century Jazz Orchestra with classics from the big band era.

Supercolor Beer Release

3-9 p.m. — Pueblo Vida Brewing Company — Cost of beer varies — Enjoy the return of a beloved Hazy IPA with tropical and earthy notes.

The Manor Born Concert

7-11 p.m. — Brick Box Brewery — $10 cover — Enjoy a night of indie post-punk sounds from Tucson's own The Manor Born.

Underoath Live Concert

8:00 – 9:30 PM — 191 Toole — Tickets from $68 — Experience a can't-miss live show by Underoath in Tucson.