There are several contested State Senate & House races in LD 2, 9, 10, 11 in the upcoming Nov. 6 General Election. Candidates in LD 3 are unopposed: State Senator Olivia Cajero Bedford, House Reps. Sally Ann Gonzales and Macario Saldate. LD 2 State Senator Linda Lopez is running unopposed. Attend these forums to meet & ask questions of your future legislative representatives.

If you’re unsure of who’s running in your Legislative District (LD), go to AZ Secretary of State’s website (click here for official list). Each LD elects one Senator and two House representatives to the AZ State Legislature, every two years.

All forums (between October 1 and 12) are from 10 a.m. to 12 noon. Vote wisely on or before Nov. 6, with early voting starting on Oct. 11.

9TH ANNUAL FIESTA GRANDE STREET FAIR, May 7 & 8, 2011
Celebrating the Westside Culture!

Press release:

Tucson, AZ. — The celebration of Tucson’s West Side culture and
history of Barrio Hollywood will take place in this ninth annual Fiesta
Grande Street Fair on Saturday, May 7th and Sunday May 8th Saturday from
9:30 to dusk and Sunday from Noon to dusk. This city-wide event is
‘Free to the public’ and will take place on Grande Avenue (four
blocks west of I-10) between Speedway Blvd. and St. Mary’s Road.

Five minutes northwest of Tucson’s Historic Downtown, Grande Avenue
crosses through Barrio Hollywood–one of Tucson’s oldest neighborhoods,
(“Where Everyone’s a Star”). The multi-block festival features a
kick-off parade with floats, color guard, an exhibit of historical
murals, carnival rides and games. There are two days of live music,
ensemble groups, a car show, arts and crafts, lots of delicious food and
beer. There will be activities featuring jumping castles, rock climbing
and lots of games for young and old alike!

Featured are many restaurants showcasing regional Mexican cuisine,
including the widely popular Pat’s Chili Dog. The main stage has a
line-up of live music with groups such as: Mariachis, Los Gallegos,
Borboletta, a Santana Tribute, Grupo F.E.A.R, Hollywood Knights and many
more!

We no longer receive help from the city of Tucson, so we want to thank
all the organizations that are helping and supporting these efforts.
Funds raised will be used to support scholarships, equipment and
activities of the Barrio Hollywood Neighborhood Association; these lend
support to the local schools and support for community programs at El
Rio Neighborhood Center, local churches, and assistance for the elderly.

We welcome you and cordially invite you to the Fiesta Grande Street
Fair and experience this great community event—it’s free!

Scott Egan, 520-620-6353
Margaret McKenna, 520-331-9555
Rose Julia Nenninger, 520-573-7138

Press release from UA College of Pharmacy:
Event: Health and Safety Fair

Free health exams and screenings, guest speakers, free complete medication review, raffle, more than 70 exhibitors, Spanish translators and health info.

Focuses on providing services to the Westside community and promoting a healthy lifestyle.

Date/time: March 5, 2011 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Location: El Rio Neighborhood Center, 1390 W. Speedway Blvd., Tucson, AZ, 85745-2324 (west of I-10)

El Rio Neighborhood Center

Primary sponsors: El Rio Neighborhood Center, Students of the University of Arizona College of Pharmacy

UA College of Pharmacy Students Team Up with El Rio Neighborhood Center for Free Health Fair for Tucson Community

Tucson, AZ – A free Health and Safety Fair will be held Saturday, March 5, 2010, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the El Rio Neighborhood Center at 1390 W. Speedway Blvd.

This health fair focuses on reaching out to the underserved portion of the community by offering free exams and health screenings.

There will also be speakers talking about various illnesses and disease conditions. Pharmacists and pharmacy students will provide one-on-one medication reviews. To participate, bring to the event the prescription and over-the-counter medications you take regularly, or bring a medication list that includes complete dosage information.

There will be more than 70 exhibitors and a raffle. This event is free to the public. Spanish translators will be available.

Contacts:
Connie Kwong, APhA-ASP VP of Public Relation, UA College of Pharmacy
kwongc@pharmacy.arizona.edu
(623) 202-2116

Mariela Vega, El Rio, Health and Safety Fair
Mariela.vega@tucsonaz.gov
(520) 791-4683

Ginny Geib, Director of Communications, UA College of Pharmacy
geib@pharmacy.arizona.edu
(520) 626-3389

Please spread the word to people who may want/need to attend this free fair.