Tedski over at Rum, Romanism and Rebellion was the first blogger today to break the news that John Kromko, the wily ex-state lawmaker, had signed up to be a write-in candidate for the Green Party nomination for mayor of Tucson.

There's already a Green Party candidate, Dave Croteau, who went to the trouble of gathering signatures for his run. (And he's already picked up three endorsements, according to his Web page, for his "movement for Tucson's future!"). But that movement may just be out of the race altogether; there's talk that Crouteau is willing to step aside to let Kromko into the driver's seat.

With early voting starting next week, ballots are already getting printed, so we doubt that Croteau could get his name off the ballot--which means he could outpoll Kromko, who needs to get 111 write-in votes to qualify for the general election ballot, according to City Hall.

If Croteau does win, can he then step aside and allow the Greens to fill the vacancy with Kromko? Our sources in the Clerk's Office are still researching that question for us. For some reason, it's never come up before. Go figure.

A message from Melanie Nelson, recruiter at JobPath:

JobPath was one of 12 businesses displaced due to the storm on Saturday, July 28.

This is a crucial time for our clients because we provide assistance for students on career paths with tuition, books and emergencies. Our offices are still condemned; however, we will have temporary office space effective Monday, Aug. 6, at the Volunteer Center, 924 N. Alvernon Way. Our phones will be up and running too, at 324-0402.

For more information, please call Melanie Nelson at 205-0875.

As Linda Ray noted on the "Late-Breaking Events" post, the Tucson birthday fiesta scheduled for tomorrow--the subject of our Pick of the Week--has been canceled.

Details, from the news release:

The scheduled all-day Presidio Settlement Fiesta on Saturday, August 4, at Washington Street and Church Avenue has been canceled.

The Fiesta's host, Celebrando el Pueblo de Tucson, has confirmed that it is canceling the event and regrets any inconveniences.

For more information, please call Lynne Urias, Celebrando el Pueblo de Tucson, at 327-3854.

Dozens of events to celebrate Tucson's 232nd birthday remain scheduled throughout the month of August. Residents and visitors are encouraged to visit the Tucson's Birthday web site at www.tucsonsbirthday.org for the complete listing of community celebrations.

Here are a few events that were received too late for inclusion in our print issue.

• Saturday, Aug. 4 from 1 to 2 p.m.

  Tumbleweed Gymnastics

  1859 W. Grant Road, Suite 101

  National Gymnastics Day. Free open gym for kids level 1 through Team. Registration discounts and drawings for a gift card. Call 620-0331 or visit www.tumbleweedsaz.com for more info.

• Saturday, Aug. 4 from 2 to 4 p.m.

  Arizona Historical Society

  949 E. Second St.

  Artifacts From San Agustin Mission Digs. Learn about the discovery of a 4,000-year-old settlement at the San Agustin Mission site. See images of artifacts unearthed. The event is free, and free parking is available at the Euclid and Second Street garage. Call 628-5774 for more info.

• Monday, Aug. 6 from 11:20 a.m. to 1 p.m.

  Manning House

  450 W. Paseo Redondo

  Water Management Issues in the Tucson Region. Sharon Megadal, director of the UA's Water Resources Research Center, will speak at the Women Impacting Tucson luncheon. $25. Call 770-0714 for info.

• Tuesday, Aug. 7 at 10 a.m.

  Freedom Inn at Ventana Canyon

  5660 N. Kolb Road

  Oh, The Places You Will Go. Sara Moore presents "World Trip" with images from Europe, Africa, Southeast Asia and Australia. Free. A reservation is requested. Call 577-6940.

Some of yesterday's storm damage apparently left Tucson Electric Power with less juice than normal, and as a result, TEP's asking Tucsonans to save power. The alert says people could see "interruptions of service" if we don't concerve.

Consider yourself alerted.

Thanks to Red Star for ... this. (Click on the image for the larger version.)