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The Hermitage's '100 cats in 100 days' gets a boost with PETCO grant

The Hermitage's '100 cats in 100 days' gets a boost with PETCO grant

A PETCO Foundation grant will be helping the Hermitage achieve their goal of saving at least 100 felines in an event called, ‘100 Cats in 100 Days.’

This important lifesaving program began back on April 30 and will run until July 31, the time many call ‘kitten season’.  As this is generally the time of year that more cats give birth and shelters see an increase in litters of kittens with and without their mothers. 

From September 13 to December 21, 2011 The Hermitage conducted their first 100 Cats 100 days event.  It was so successful that 121 cats were rescued and adopted out.

Firefighter fitness ‘in the cards’ at Motorcycle Poker Run

Firefighter fitness ‘in the cards’ at Motorcycle Poker Run

On Saturday residents of Tucson will be taking to the streets quite literally to help show their support for firefighter health and wellness, during the Greater Tucson Fire Foundation poker run.

This is the second year for this poker run fundraiser, the proceeds of which will benefit ‘lifesaving health, safety and cardiac-care programs for area firefighters.

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Updates on Pima County pool’s hours, swim lessons and grand re-openings

Updates on Pima County pool’s hours, swim lessons and grand re-openings

Pima County is letting residents know about pool hours, swim lessons and grand reopenings this week. 

As residents near the Flowing Wells Pool can get a head start on the swimming season at the ‘Grand Reopening’ this weekend. 

Pima County Supervisor Sharon Bronson, District 3, and Dr. Nicholas Clement, the superintendent of

Meet Oliver, PACCs newest 'poster dog'

Meet Oliver, PACCs newest 'poster dog'

Responsible pet ownership has a new hero, a poster dog if you will. 

Pima Animal Care Center is pleased to announce the winner of its ‘poster dog’ contest, Oliver. 

Oliver’s story began in 2009 when he was picked up by PACC in a busy intersection, with no tag, no microchip and no owner.  PACC helped him find a

Mountain View wrestling team makes a difference in the community

Mountain View wrestling team makes a difference in the community

The Mountain View Wrestling Team collaborated with the Tucson Leones de la Noche Lion's Club for a special literacy project in the community on April 26.

The wrestlers read their favorite children's books to kindergarten students at Ironwood Elementary School to promote literacy.

The Lion's Club distributed free books to all children in Mrs. Perrin's kindergarten class.

Free concert tonight by Marana Winds

Free concert tonight by Marana Winds

The public is invited to attend a free concert given by Marana Winds, a concert band made up of Marana Unified School District students, staff, alumni and

Tucson wins Mayor's Water Challenge, gains donation for Tourney Park

Tucson wins Mayor's Water Challenge, gains donation for Tourney Park

Tucson placed first in their city division during the Wyland Foundation's National Mayor's Challenge for Water Conservation, and Mayor Rothschild is thanking Tucsonans for pledging to save water.  

These pledges enabled Tucson to