For previous editions of Jefferson Park newsletters CLICK HERE.
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2018 donations for your consideration
"Keeping it close to home"
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Tax deductible donations to non-profits
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FRIENDS OF JEFFERSON PARK, INC-your neighborhood non-profit
"Friends" is the non-profit arm of the Jefferson Park Neighborhood. It has been the mechanism for funding the Historic District nomination, street signs and various neighborhood improvements. As a qualified 501c3 non-profit, your donations are tax deductible. You will receive a receipt for your records.
Send Checks to:
Friends of Jefferson Park,
P.O. Box 41243, T
ucson, AZ 85717
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ISKASHITAA REFUGEE NETWORK
Iskashitaa Refugee Network creates opportunities to integrate UN refugees into the Southern Arizona community while educating the public, strengthening the local food system, reducing local food waste, and increasing food security.
Iskashitaa is located in Jefferson Park and is under the fiscal umbrella of St. Francis in the Foothills UMC, a federal 501c3 organization. Go to
http://www.iskashitaa.org/donate
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AZ Tax Credit Deductions
$ for $ tax reduction on your State Taxes if you itemize
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Special deal on November 27 |
INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF TUCSON
Jefferson Park's International School is a qualified Arizona Tax Credit donation. See
http://www.istucson.org/support-ist/ to get complete information. The donation can be made anytime before the end of the year.
HOWEVER,
If you make your tax credit donation on Nov 27th, that is "Giving Tuesday" the
Arizona Tuition Connection
will match your donation which doubles the effect!
Or call: 480-409-4106.
Your donation will give tuition assistance to a low-income child.
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LEND A HAND SENIOR ASSISTANCE
Jefferson Park residents receive the services of this non-profit. Direct donations can be made. Also, Lend a Hand has become a QCO- Qualified Charitable Organization this year. That means that you are able to give a donation as an AZ Tax Credit. Go to:
http://www.lahseniorhelp.org/donate.html
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Meetings, workshops, and opportunities to serve...
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Neighborhood Meeting and Presentation
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Everyone Invited!
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November 28, Wednesday, 6pm
Ward III Office, 1510 E Grant
6-6:30 -
Banner presentation: Find out what Banner has planned for the greenspace bordering Lester. As an integral aspect of the design, Banner will honor the history of Jefferson Park by featuring historic photos, a ramada reminiscent of the WWII Quonset huts, and the ROTC Polo Field and Polo Team.
6:30 - JPNA
B
usiness Meeting
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Complete Streets Alliance Presentation
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Everyone invited! |
Grant Road Coalition Meeting
Tuesday Nov 27, Ward III Office, 1510 E Grant
6-6:30 - Presentation by Complete Streets, Living Streets Alliance.
The Complete Streets Alliance tenets are proposed to be adopted by Mayor and Council. How will that interface with the the neighborhood vision for Grant Road, the linear park and bikeway?
6:30 - Business Meeting
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Building Resilient Communities Workshop
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Register today! |
REGISTER -
3 hour workshop.
Promoting heat-related preparedness through community cohesion
The workshop includes:
1. Learn about managing heat illness.
2. Assess vulnerabilities and needs in heat-related emergencies.
3. Decide on actions for your neighborhood to take to be ready for a heat emergency without electricity.
The workshop is free. It is like a free insurance policy which could help us survive an emergency.
We must have 15 participants to schedule a workshop. If you are interested please email Rosemary Bolza at rbolza@me.com or call 505-205-2707
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Help keep your neighborhood strong
...offer to volunteer on neighborhood projects
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2019 Nominations to the JPNA Board
The Jefferson Park Assn. nominating committee will create a slate of officers to recommend for 2019. As always we encourage nominations from our neighbors to consider. If you would like to suggest someone or offer your services please contact a member of the committee:
- Suzanne Trappman, 740-0757 or e-mail suzannetrp@gmail.com
- Laurel Heather Milden, 343-0073, trdswmn@cox.net
- Judy Janson, thejansons@cox.net
Also note that the
Area Representatives are seeking an "alternate". Someone to help with door hanger distribution and to attend board meetings when the regular rep cannot. Not a difficult position, and actually pretty interesting - walking, talking in the neighborhood. Check out your area and offer to help your representative. They will be excited to hear from you!
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Find your area and call your representative.
Offer to help out!
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AREA REPRESENTATIVES
Area #1 - Mary Worthen
Area #2 - Jon Heine
Area #3 - Laurel-Heather Milden
Area #5 - Joanne Osuna
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2019 Nominations to the FRIENDS OF JEFFERSON PARK, INC.
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If you would consider serving on the neighborhood non-profit board please contact Joan Daniels, 520-300-1980 or e-mail
jdchama@msn.com
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Jefferson Park 2019 Calendar - $12.50
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This calendar is a collection of images/events/research of your neighborhood over the past 5-10 years.
Available at JPNA meetings while they last!
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Help keep our Neighborhood Historic
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Contributing properties information. Click on the newsletter to read
What kind of fence can I have?
If you think your home is over 50 years old and might qualify, look at the nomination list of the Jefferson Park contributing properties.
CLICK HERE
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Banner Updates
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Elm street open Nov 21!
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Tucson Police Department supplies monthly data on nuisance party and loud music calls made to 911 for our neighborhood.
October Report for Jefferson Park
Loud music calls - 2
Loud party calls - 5
Red Tags issued 1
Jefferson Park mails letters to any resident who was the subject of calls or red tags. Additionally owners are notified if the house was a rental.
How do you report an unruly gathering?
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We need your help, every 3rd Saturday of the month
Jefferson Park volunteers walk the parklet at the intersection of Edison/Campbell. They continue south up the Campbell access road...plogging along.
No RSVP needed, just show up about 8am. BYOB-bring your own bag...or we supply.
If you do pick-up during the week, contact Joanne Osuna at cricket16@cox.net and your time can count. We report our hours to Tucson Clean and Beautiful as part of the Adopt a Park program.
...And our little parklet at Edison and Campbell is quite lovely.
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Now is the best time to plant trees!!
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TEP customers can purchase up to two trees a year for only $5 each. There are many varieties to choose from.
www.tep.com/trees-for-you/
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Joan Hall: 990-8054 or e-mail joanchall@yahoo.com. for more information about how the Jefferson Park Green Committee can help you plant your trees.
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QUICK LINKS AND PHONE NUMBERS:
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Report an
emergency crime:
911
Report an
issue with Banner:
Emergency 24/7 (520) 268-9575
Report an
issue with the U of A:
24/7 available (
520) 282-3649
Report an
unruly gathering: Call 911 CLICK HERE to see Flow Chart
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Ward III - Councilperson Paul Durham
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Paul Durham |
1510 E Grant
and aide Nick Mahon
Ward III, See Paul's e-news at:
Ward VI, Steve Kozachik newsletter:
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Report Transportation Concerns
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Is there a pothole you'd like to see fixed? Is a street sign missing? Is a tree limb hanging too close over a roadway or sidewalk?
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What is a code violation?
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And whom do I call?
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Download
an information sheet approved by the City Code Enforcement Division
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Banner Construction
and Info Line
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Construction Updates
on the University Campus
Banner University Medical Center Tucson Campus
website
for the hospital expansion project.
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Emergency 24/7 phone number for the Banner project construction team: (520) 268-9575
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UA Neighborhood Hotline
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Student Related issues can be reported to this number.
Should not be used for 911 calls which should be directed to the TPD
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24/7 available
520-282-3649
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Signing up for the E-News
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Get on the List Serve!
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Come to the JPNA Monthly Meeting
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Fourth Wednesday of the Month, 6pm Ward III Office, 1510 E Grant Rd.
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Renew your $15 voluntary JPNA membership dues
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Copyright © November 2018. All Rights Reserved.
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