Monday, January 22, 2007
Sorta!
TUSD's Web site says that schools won't open until noon. And even that pronouncement seems vague; it also asks parents to call schools first to make sure schools are adequately staffed.
Alrightie then.
Meanwhile, Sunnyside schools are totally closed.
The Amphi Web site is no damn help. Other news reports say they're delaying class two hours.
Catalina Foothills is running as usual.
And that's all we feel like looking up at this time.
If we may be serious for a moment (and we're not quite sure about that), the roads were a bit slippery out there, so go slow, be patient and don't drive like a cretin. Thank you.
Sunday, January 21, 2007
Some scenes from the Southcentral Bureau, where it has finally stopped snowing, although it's still cold and wet. Photo credit goes to one Garrett Dangerfield.
We may make jokes about weather malfunctions, but seriously: If you don't have to go out tonight, stay indoors.
In midtown, the snow is serious and sticking (about a half-inch at 22nd and Country Club as of 7:30). While this kind of a snowfall would be no big deal in, say, Minnesota, this is Arizona. People don't know how to deal with snow and slippery streets here. So ... stay home.
Garrett just went out to get some takeout Italian, and he reports the roads are getting a bit funky; police and firefighters are out to try to keep things sane, he says.
Snuggle up. Grab a hot toddie. And stay in. If you do need to go drive around in this, be extremely careful. Because even though you may know how to drive in the snow, many folks do not.
Much like this blog as of late, Tucson's weather appears to be experiencing technical difficulties: It is honest-to-god SNOWING at the Weekly's Southcentral Bureau.
We will now return to watching football and drinking hot cocoa spiked with gin.
Saturday, January 20, 2007
Here is a selection of events that were received too late for us to include in our print issue.
Saturday, Jan. 20 at 6 p.m.
Inn Suities, 475 N. Granada Ave.
Scottish Supper. The Southern Arizona Scottish Society celebrates the birth of Scotland's national bard Robert Burns with a dinner, silent auction, door prizes and entertainment. Cocktails are at 6 p.m. Dinner is served at 7 p.m. $34 for members of the society; $38 for nonmembers. Call 628-8888 for tickets.
Sunday, Jan. 21, at 2 p.m.
Aqua Vita, 2801 N. Country Club Road.
Book Signing. Author Mike Adams signs copies of his books Natural Health Solutions and the Conspiracy to Keep You From Knowing About Them and CounterThink Cartoon Collection. Free. Call 293-7770 for info.
Sunday, Jan. 21 at 3 p.m.
Berger Performing Arts Center, 1200 W. Speedway Blvd.
Remembering Amy. Chamber Music PLUS Southwest presents Remembering Amy, a series of personal vignettes that create a portrait of composer Amy Cheney Beach. Tickets are $30. A pre-performance chat takes place at 2:30 p.m. Call 400-5439 or visit www.cmpsouthwest.org for ticket info.
Wednesday, Jan. 24 at 7:30 p.m.
Crowder Hall, UA School of Music Building, Park Avenue and Speedway Boulevard.
UA Faculty Series. Violinist Hong-Mei Xiao and pianist Tannis Gibson perform. Free. Visit www.music.arizona.edu for info.
After much stress and gnashing of teeth, the blog has been almost completely restored to its previous grandeur. We're still doing a few tweaks, but all the posts and your comments have been restored to the site.
Thanks to our loyal readers for your patience. More in this space soon from the blog Grand Poobah, Jimmy Boegle.
Monday, January 15, 2007
The Tucson Hellenic Cultural Foundation will host a dinner on Jan. 20 honoring Ptolemeos "Pete" Kotzambasis (1935-2006), former owner of El Greco Restaurant, president of St. Demetrius Greek Orthodox Church and founding member of the Hellenic Cultural Foundation.
Call Kiki at St. Demetrius Church office at 888-0505 to make your reservation ASAP (by 5 p.m. today, Monday) or to contribute in his honor.
Saturday, January 13, 2007
Raytheon and the striking workers from the International Association of Machinists (IAM) Local 933 have reached a tentative agreement; the workers will vote on the contract tomorrow (Sunday). Check out the IAM news release here.
Friday, January 12, 2007
Each week, we receive e-mails announcing Tucson happenings that arrive past the deadline for inclusion in the paper. As a service to our blog readers, we have included a few of these events below.
Saturday, Jan. 13 from 4 to 5 p.m.
Valley of the Moon, 2544 E. Allen Road.
Fairies are Real. Wander around Tucson's only fantasy garden park, full of winding paths, gardens and secret grottos. Free, but donations are accepted. Visit www.tucsonvalleyofthemoon.org or call 323-1331 for info.
Tuesday, Jan. 16 at 7:30 p.m.
St. Mark's Church, 3809 E. Third St. in the Knox room.
Tucson Organic Gardeners. Juan Barba will discuss tree pruning. Arrive at 7 p.m. to browse free literature, shop at the mini-market and enjoy refreshments. Free. Visit http://iwhome.com/nonprofits/TOG or call 749-9429 for info.
Wednesday, Jan. 17 at 2:30 p.m.
Freedom Inn at Ventana Canyon, 5660 N. Kolb Road.
One Step Forward. Podiatrist Erich Bock will present a health talk focused on senior foot care. Learn about healthy feet and daily care tips to prevent common foot problems. Free. Call 577-6940 to RSVP.
Wednesday, Jan. 17 from 6 to 7:30 p.m.
Edge High School, 2555 E. First St.
Teenage Success Strategies. Learn how to put your teenager on a path to academic and personal success and how to develop positive, supportive parenting relationships. Free. Call to reserve at seat at 881-1389 or e-mail [email protected].
Thursday, January 11, 2007
Michael Moore has a bright idea about sending troops to Iraq.
He doesn't think that 20,000 are enough, and his suggestion will certainly ruffle some Republican feathers—but quite frankly, it's the best idea so far.
