Garden District
Neighborhood Association
Grant to Speedway,
Swan to Alvernon
Tucson Police Department
GDNA RECENT POLICE INCIDENT REPORTS- also reports for other neighborhoods

NON - EMERGENCY POLICE
520-791-4444  NOT for crimes in progress.

FRONT DESK AT HARDESTY POLICE STATION 791-4253 8 to 5 pm M - Th


LEAD POLICE OFFICERS:
Scott Wakefield (520)589-8822
Tues.-Fri. 5:30am until 3:30pm
Tyler Ashton (520)306-0202 tyler.ashton@tucsonaz.gov 
Mon.-Thurs. 5:00pm until 3:00am.

Lt. Ericka Stropka  Ericka.Stropka@tucsonaz.gov

TPD CSO RAMON SILVAS Neighborhood Watch, share video/photos of criminals, report suspicious activity or on-going crime concerns

HOMELESS IN NEED OF SERVICES & SHELTER
Homeless Outreach Team (HOT)
Report an encampment 520.837.7425

For Services & Resources for the Homeless:
Call: 520-791-2540

Traffic Watch - report dangerous driving.

RTA CONSTRUCTION ON GRANT Bob Roggenthen 520-349-3963 Bob.Roggenthen@tucsonaz.gov










POTHOLES, STREET SWEEPER, SIGNS, etc.

REPORT CODE VIOLATIONS, ROAD HAZARDS, GRAFFITI, ETC. 520-792-CITY (2489)


SHOPPING CARTS - . Call 520-791-3171 or email to ESHelp@tucsonaz.gov.

IF THE WRIGHT SCHOOL PARK IS LOCKED, CALL TUSD SECURITY 520-584-7676
AND PARKS & REC 520-791-4144
TRASH ONLY THIS WEEK
BAG TRASH, BUT DO NOT BAG RECYCLING!
NO PLASTIC BAGS IN BLUE RECYCLING BIN.

RECYCLING OR TRASH CAN BROKEN?
GET A FREE REPLACEMENT
520-791-3171 or contact ES.
AGI MONTHLY CRIME MEETING WITH POLICE
The direct reduction of crime in our neighborhoods is 
OUR responsibility, as well as that of the police.
Crime Prevention is a community commitment

Alvernon/Grant Initiative
Monthly Meeting with Tucson Police,     
and the Neighborhoods and Businesses
surrounding Grant and Alvernon 
IN-PERSON
MASKS OPTIONAL    
TUESDAY, MAY 9, 2023
6:00PM
EMMANUEL CHURCH 1825 N ALVERNON

Homeowners, Businesses, students, and tenants are welcome to this monthly meeting with Tucson Police officers to recognize, report, and prevent criminal activity in our neighborhoods Speak directly with police officers. Hear about what actions the police have taken and what criminal activity there has been in the past month in our neighborhood. Help determine the priorities the police will target next month.
 
If you cannot attend, but have concerns about suspicious activity in the neighborhood, please reply to a newsletter and send a detailed email. If you have concerns and have observed ON-GOING criminal activity, bring as much specific information as you can (addresses, descriptions of vehicles and people, etc.).  
BOOKMOBILE MAY 10
Bookmobile at Wright Elementary
2,500 titles - Adult and Children

 Wednesday, May 10
3 to 4 pm

The Bookmobile will be parked in front of the cafeteria in the parking lot on Columbus between Seneca and Linden.
 
Browse, check out, return books, 
pick up reserved materials, free WiFi.
 
If you check out a book from the bookmobile, you my keep it for a full month, instead of the normal 3 weeks and it may be returned to the Bookmobile or any branch. You may also return to the bookmobile a book checked out from one of the other branches.
MAIL BACK YOUR SPECIAL ELECTION BALLOT FOR PROP 412 BY WED.
Wednesday, May 10, is the deadline for City of Tucson voters to mail back their special election ballots to the City Clerk's Office to ensure they are received and counted by the May 16 election date. There is one question on the ballot (Proposition 412). That question is about a new franchise agreement with Tucson Electric Power (TEP). The 25-year-agreement would include a renewal of the existing 2.25% franchise fee on monthly electric bills of TEP customers within the city, as well as a new 0.75% Community Resilience Fee. If the agreement is approved by voters, the extra revenue generated would be used to cover the cost of undergrounding infrastructure and to fund efforts that support the City's Climate Action Plan. The projected monthly impact to TEP customers within Tucson city limits would be approximately $0.93 per month for residential and $2.65 per month for small business customers. 
MEG JOHNSON, NEWSLETTER EDITOR AND GDNA SECRETARY, RECEIVES CIVIC AWARD
An article she would NEVER
write about herself:
Meg Johnson Receives Civic Award
 by Lisa Maher, Treasurer, Garden District Neighborhood Association

As long-time readers of this newsletter might guess as they read further, Meg Johnson is not writing this article. She would never toot her own horn, which is part of the charm which made her a natural fit for the Ben’s Bells Founder’s Award given annually to a community member.
 
J. Maré Annual Ben’s Bells Founder’s Award Nominations
We are seeking nominations of individuals in the Tucson area who embody kindness through their behavior, choices, and actions, and through their service to the community. The recipient will be presented an award during a Celebration of Kindness.
 
These kind individuals understand that kindness is a powerful skill and ongoing practice that begins inwardly and extends to other individuals, groups, and entire communities. A Ben’s Bells Founder’s Award honoree will be someone who actively works for community equity and inclusiveness. 
The Celebration of Kindness and presentation of the Founder’s Award took place the evening of May 6. Ms Johnson was fittingly chosen for this honor. A sizable number of Garden District residents and neighbors from other neighborhoods who have worked with her through countless projects over the years nominated her and were able to attend and toast our dear newsletter writer and editor.
 
Among the traits Ms Johnson exhibits to those who nominated her:

*the writing and publishing of this newsletter at least fifty times per year, for over a DECADE. This newsletter goes out to almost 1400, and informs all of GDNA, (most importantly) not only whether or not it is Recycling week, but also inspires all who read it to volunteer, to become involved, and to know and look out for their neighbors. It also inspires and supports other neighborhoods in following suit, which has radiated beyond simply Garden District as a force for communication, community, and motivation;

*co-chairing events which build community such as our bi-annual Plant Swaps and yard sales, annual holiday party, potlucks, and Porch Fests;

*sponsoring and publicizing such items as: feral cat clinics, bicycle repair events, neighborhood clean ups, bookmobile schedules, low income and food assistance programs, City Resource info, crime meetings, and whenever there is free ice cream at Dairy Queen!
*Writing or co-writing grants ranging from $5,000 to $500,000 for the neighborhood. She wrote the $500K grant for the sidewalks on both sides of Columbus from Grant to Speedway and co-authored the half million dollar grant for the Pima Pedestrian Pathway between Columbus and Alvernon, which took a DECADE and protects pedestrians and children walking and biking to school, partially mitigates storm flooding, and simply looks terrific;

*Actively seeking and getting funding for the gorgeous and colorful neighborhood identification signs you see that show pride in Garden District and advertise what a great neighborhood GDNA is;

*And ensuring that our community has access to the Wright playground during non-school hours so that there is a semblance of a public park for our kids, also liaising with Wright Elementary staff and the group which sponsored the lovely mural on that playground.
 
If our dear editor would allow it, the list of how she volunteers could continue and fill the entire newsletter, but we assume you would rather see a few photos!
Auditioning a Children's Mariachi band from White Elementary and Special Eats, a Grilled Cheese food truck for next year's Porch Fest. Both were excellent!
Remarks that Ms Johnson made upon being awarded included:

 “A personal mantra of mine is Margaret Mead’s famous quote:
‘Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens
can change the world;
indeed, it's the only thing that ever has.’

Ben’s Bells is changing the world. Through the ripple effects of intentional acts of kindness, Ben’s Bells is changing the world school by school, neighborhood by neighborhood, city by city.  I am proud to play a small part in spreading kindness in our Tucson community.”
 
We are sure you will agree that she is so very deserving of this award.
 
~ submitted by Lisa and fellow newsletter fans
TRAFFIC WATCH - REPORTING UNSAFE DRIVING
Use the QR code to access the Traffic Watch website.

In an effort to improve traffic safety on our roadways, the TPD Traffic Section has created a new program called Traffic Watch. It will streamline the process for the community to report dangerous driving behavior. Now, anyone can easily and quickly report dangerous, reckless, or any driving behavior that is putting our community at risk. 

Traffic Watch went live on Wednesday March 29th, 2023 and allows community members to report illegal driving behaviors they observe occurring daily on our streets, without having to use the 911 system. However, the option of calling 9-1-1 is still available when an immediate response is needed (i.e., impaired driver). 
 
A TPD motor officer will review each report and decide the most appropriate option: a citation, an arrest, or an educational courtesy letter. Community members should be reminded that using their cellphones while driving is dangerous and a violation of traffic laws. The program is not to be used to take retribution against someone else. The goal of the program is to make our roads safer by using this community-based approach. Follow the link below for more information.
WHERE TO FIND HELP IN PIMA COUNTY
Thank you North Dodge Neighborhood for this info.
'TIS THE SEASON FOR UNRULY, LOUD PARTIES
As high school and college graduations approach, it is important to know that noise disturbances can be reported at ANY time of day. Oftentimes, residents think they can only call 911 to report a noise disturbance after 10 pm. This is not true. It is, however, a low priority call and you should expect that it may take police some time to respond, but they will respond.

HELP END DANGEROUS ILLEGAL GATHERINGS
REPORT any time of day, any number of people, if unruly.
1) Loud party calls should go to 911.
2) Additionally, if student-related, contact the UA Neighborhood Hotline to report concerns at 520-282-3649
3) Loud music/noise calls may be reported online:https://www.tucsonaz.gov/apps/crime-reporting/

For the red tag info sheet below - CLICK HERE

Thank you to our friends in Jefferson Park Neighborhood for this helpful flowchart.
HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE AND SHREDDING
The City of Tucson provides drop off for hazardous waste at sites around the City. The May date for drop off is Saturday, May 13 at Pima College East, 8181 East Irvington Road. Glass waste can also be dropped off, and up to three boxes of documents shredded on site.

Acceptable waste: automotive fluids, engine oil filters, rechargeable batteries, lithium batteries, cleaning products, drain openers, cooking oil, fluorescent lamps and bulbs, wet paint products, solvents, hobby chemicals, pesticides, lawn products, pool chemicals, propane cylinders, computer equipment, printer cartridges, and other items labeled as acid, flammable, caustic, poison, caution, toxic or danger.
 
The City asks you NOT to bring: business or commercial waste, commercial gas cylinders, explosives, ammunition, infectious or radioactive waste, dried paint, alkaline batteries, televisions, or medical waste such as syringes or old medications.

HOW TO REMOVE YOUR BACKYARD POOL

More than 20% of single-family households in Tucson have a swimming pool. A typical pool uses just under 30,000 gallons of water per year and represents significant costs to operate and maintain. As a pool owner, do you ever wonder about the benefits of not having a pool? Visit poolremovalhelp.org, the new website that offers facts about removing a pool.


Water utilities Tucson Water, Metro Water, Oro Valley Water, and Marana Water have collaborated to create this hyper-local poolremovalhelp.org website with these tabs: 

  • Savings Estimator: Enter your pool and property info into the online tool for a customized estimate of annual savings of water, energy, maintenance, chemicals, and more. 
  • Benefits of Removing a Pool: Removing an unwanted pool offers seven ways of saving, plus conserving water and energy. 
  • Who Removes Pools: Find info about area vendors and permitting guidelines. 
  • Why I Removed My Pool”: A midtown Tucson pool owner tells his story about why he removed a backyard pool after 18 years. See before and after photos. Understand how he calculated costs for time, materials, and enjoyment!

Not ready to remove your pool but want to save in other ways, then check out these resources: 
  1. How to use pool backwash to irrigate plants
  2. How to check for pool leaks
  3. Discover more than 20 links and downloads about swimming pools

HOME REPAIR FOR THOSE IN NEED, ESPECIALLY SENIORS LIVING ALONE
From Ward VI May 1 Newsletter:

CHRPA 
With the heat about to smack us, I want to remind you of the great work being done by CHRPA – Community Home Repair Projects of Arizona. Find them at http://www.chrpaz.org/
The ward 6 office has offered up several thousands of dollars to CHRPA’s work, specifying that we’d prefer their assistance go to seniors living alone in ward 6. In our more recent donation to them we simply said to help those most in need.

CHRPA does home repairs and remodels, safety features like the grab bars you see in the photo, and they help make homes accessible for people with disabilities. If you know of someone who could use some help before we get into the 100-degree temps, please reach out to Scott and his CHRPA team to see if they can be of assistance.
KITTEN SEASON
Pima Animal Care Center and the Humane Society of Southern Arizona are asking for the community to help save young kittens during what shelter staff call “kitten season.”The season begins in the spring as the weather begins to warm up, initiating cat breeding. During this time, thousands of kittens will be born across Pima County, and many of them will end up in shelters after being removed from their mothers.

“Our greatest need right now is fosters for neonatal kittens,” said Monica Dangler, PACC’s Director of Animal Services. “Kittens will not survive if they are left in a kennel overnight; we must have fosters on-deck to take litters as they come in.”

On April 23 alone, 33 neonatal kittens came into PACC needing round-the-clock bottle feeding.
“Fostering isn’t as hard as you may think, and those adorable kittens give you so much in return. All it takes is love, commitment, and a willingness to learn a few skills,” said Steve Farley, the Humane Society of Southern Arizona’s CEO. “Both shelters’ foster staff are happy to train new fosters and can provide all the resources needed to help with any potential issues.”

There are a number of ways to help:
  • DON’T ‘CATNAP’ KITTENS: Well-meaning folks often accidentally remove kittens from nursing mothers, placing them at risk. Don’t panic when you see kittens alone; their mother is likely nearby. This graphic explains when a kitten should be brought to the shelter.
  • FOSTER: Shelters have an immediate need for fosters who can be on-call as litters of neonatal kittens come into the shelter. Interested folks can sign up here to foster for PACC.
  • DONATE: The neonatal kittens have a variety of needs that are very different from in-shelter pets. Kittens need warmers, milk replacement, non-clumping litter and more. PACC’s official nonprofit partner, Friends of Pima Animal Care Center, helps maintain an Amazon Wishlist, which the public can use to purchase supplies and have them shipped to PACC. The Humane Society of Southern Arizona features several ways to donate on their website.
  • SPAY/NEUTER: One of the best things cat lovers can do for cats this kitten season is get them fixed to prevent future litters from being born outside. Cats can become pregnant at just four months old, making it imperative that cats are spayed or neutered early. If there are neighborhood pets that need to be spayed or neutered, PACC and the Humane Society of Southern Arizona can assist with catching and altering cats through their Community Cats TNR (Trap/Neuter/Return) programs.
  • ADOPT: As kittens reach adoption age (8 weeks old), they will need homes! For families looking to add a feline friend to their home, it is a great time of year to adopt. There are currently more than 560 pets at PACC in need of homes, along with nearly 1,200 in foster care in need of adoptive homes.

Pima Animal Care Center is located at 4000 North Silverbell Rd. PACC is open on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from noon to 7 p.m., on Wednesday, 1:30 – 7 p.m., and on weekends from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. To see all available pets and services, go to pima.gov/animalcare.

The Humane Society of Southern Arizona is located at 635 West Roger Road. The shelter is open Monday to Saturday 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. To see all available HSSA pets and services, go to hssaz.org.
CASH FREE COMMUNITY SHARING EVENT OF GOODS


Really Really Free Market
Cash-Free Community Sharing Event
May 20
8:00-10:00AM
Himmel Park,
North of "Hippie Hill" and east of tennis courts;
E 1st Street between Tucson Blvd. & Treat Ave.


Don't throw things in the landfill.
Give it away at this Cash-free Community Sharing event.

Drop off stuff to give away.
Come take whatever you want for free.
Any leftovers are donated to thrift store charities.

For more Info, contact Mary DeCamp: mdecamp1958@gmail.com

3rd Sat of every month.
PARKS AND REC CAMPS AND CLASSES OPEN FOR REGISTRATION
Tucson Parks and Recreation is offering a full array of indoor leisure classes and KIDCO camps this summer. Classes range from arts and crafts, Little Movers and Shakers, dance, gymnastics, jewelry making, music, sports, and more for youth and adults. Get active in a health and fitness class, learn digital photography skills, or create beautiful pottery and ceramics pieces. There truly is something for everyone.  

KIDCO camps provide a safe, fun place for children ages 5-11 (must have completed kindergarten) to enjoy sports, games, activities, and social interaction throughout the summer. Camp hours are 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m., Monday-Friday. Cost is $125/city-resident or $157/non-city resident for a 4-week session (June and July). In-Betweener's Club is available for youth 12-14 years old for $70/city-resident or $88/non-city resident, and Junior Staff in Training for 14-17 years old for $25/city-resident or $30/non-cityresident. 

Summer camps and classes are viewable online now. Registration will open this Saturday, May 6, at EZEEreg.com. View the registration information below for times. Timely registration is recommended since offerings fill up quickly.  

REGISTRATION DATES AND TIMES 
KIDCO, In-Betweener's Club, and Junior Staff in Training 
  • City Residents Online Registration: Saturday, May 6, at 6 a.m. 
  • Non-City Residents Online Registration: Saturday, May 6, at noon   
Leisure and Aquatics Classes, and Therapeutic Recreation 
  • City Residents Online Registration: Saturday, May 6, at 9 a.m. 
  • Non-city Residents Online Registration: Saturday, May 6, at noon   
All Classes and Programs (including Gymnastics II, III, and Therapeutic Recreation/Adaptive Classes) 
  • Call in registration, (520) 791-4877: May 9, at 8 a.m.  
  • Walk in registration, Registration Services 920 S. Randolph Way: May 11, at 8 a.m.

A Discount Program is available to those who qualify. Make an appointment at Registration Services prior to registration. For questions or more information on registration, programs, or to set up an account, contact Registration Services at (520) 791-4877.


Swim lessons, competitive swim team, and synchronized swim team will also be offered this summer. StarBabies classes will be available for ages 6 months-two years old and Starfish Swim School will be available for ages 3-12 years old. Registration will begin on Tuesday, May 23, at 9 a.m. For more information on these programs, visit the website.
IT'S EASY AND QUICK TO REPORT THAT POTHOLE ON YOUR STREET
HOW TO REPORT TRANSPORTATION CONCERNS - Is there a pothole you'd like to see filled? Is a street sign missing? Is a tree limb hanging too close over a roadway or sidewalk? You can report these issues to the City of Tucson's Department of Transportation and Mobility, (520) 791-3154, or email the exact location to TDOTConcerns@tucsonaz.gov.
REDUCE GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS THROUGH REDUCING FOOD WASTE
In April, Sustainable Tucson partnered with dozens of organizations around the country to celebrate National Food Waste Prevention Week. Reducing food waste is the #1 personal action you can take to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. By making small shifts in how you shop, store and prepare food tyou will not only save money but also keep the valuable resources used to produce and distribute food from going to waste.

As part of Food Waste Prevention Week, Sustainable Tucson launched an information-packed webpage entitled “Wasted: A Strategy for Reducing Food Waste at Home." Use this link to check it out!
SUN TRAN EXPANDED SCHEDULES AND SUMMER SCHEDULE
Sun Tran is driving into summer with service to the Amazon Warehouse facility on Kolb Road just south of Valencia Road, which began Sunday, April 30. Transit service to the Amazon facility has been made possible through an access agreement between the City of Tucson and Amazon and provides Sun Tran service to Amazon employees and adds additional trips for all Sun Tran riders. Sun Tran Route 37 will service Amazon as stop 1 on the route schedule and map and will provide service Monday through Friday as well as weekend service on Saturday and Sunday.

For complete service information on all transit visit suntran.com/summerschedules

Effective Sunday, May 14, service and schedule adjustments to multiple Sun Shuttle routes. The 401 now provides service to Tohono Chul Gardens when the Garden is open and the 421X provides service every 90 minutes.

Please visit suntran.com/summerschedules for the schedule and route adjustments to the following routes:
Sun Shuttle Routes 401, 412, 413, 421X 430 & 450
Sun Express schedules are now located in the Sun Tran Rider Guide!

Beginning the week of May 15, Sun Link streetcar will offer extended hours on certain nights. Sun Link will operate the streetcar every 15 minutes until 10:00p.m. on Thursdays and Midnight on Friday and Saturdays.
There are three ways to check your schedule:
2. Contact Customer Service to trip plan or to request an emailed or mailed copy of the schedules for your route(s) 
3. Pick up a Rider Guide at a Transit Center or onboard your bus
For complete service information on all transit visit suntran.com/summerschedules
Customer Service representatives are available weekdays from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. and on weekends from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Staff can be reached by phone at (520)792-9222 (TDD: (520)628-1565) or by sending an email to SunTranInfo@tucsonaz.gov.
PHOTOS WANTED OF YOUR WATERHARVESTING BASINS

Sustainable Living Tucson is starting a mini campaign in which they’re inviting people to take pictures of the basins they have in their yard or neighborhood and send them into the SLT website. Here’s a link:
READY, SET, REC SCHEDULE FOR MAY
FALLEN OFFICER FAMILY WALK AND TOUCH-A-TRUCK EVENT MAY 13
WRIGHT SUMMER SCHOOL JUNE 5-29
DONATIONS FOR REFUGEES
WARD VI IS CONTINUING TO REQUEST DONATIONS FOR REFUGEES:
We need hygiene products, sunscreen, lotions, shampoo, toothpaste/brushes, new socks and underclothes and kid’s toys. Please continue to bring in your donations and drop them off at the Ward VI Office.
PLASTIC REPURPOSING PROGRAM

As of May 1, the total amount of plastic collected is now 84.34 tons.
Last week about 3.6 tons was donated.

Upcycle your plastic

Save and bag plastic. 
Take to Ward VI.
Take your plastic waste to 
the Ward 6 Council Office at 3202 E First St
Behind the Walgreens across from The Loft Theater

If it is plastic, we will take it!

Sorting is not required and you CAN bag your items!
YOU DO NOT NEED TO REMOVE PAPER LABELS ON PLASTIC
AND IT DOES NOT NEED TO BE TOTALLY CLEAN.

IF THE DUMPSTER IS NOT THERE WHEN YOU DROP OFF YOUR PLASTICS,
IT MEANS THAT IT HAS BEEN PICKED UP TO BE EMPTIED.
JUST LEAVE YOUR PLASTICS AGAINST THE WALL.
A VOLUNTEER WILL PUT THEM IN THE DUMPSTER WHEN IT IS RETURNED.
THE WARD VI DUMPSTER GETS FULL SO QUICKLY, IT HAS TO BE EMPTIED MULTIPLE TIMES A WEEK.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Looking forward to:
Alvernon/Grant Initiative (AGI) - meet with police and neighborhoods in our area. 2nd Tuesday of EVERY month. 6 - 7pm at Emmanuel Church.

Bookmobile at Wright Elementary - 2nd Wednesday of every month, 3 - 4 pm
Porch Fest - Fall of 2023?

WARD VI NEWSLETTER FROM STEVE KOZACHIK
Read the Ward VI newsletter by clicking here:
Date: 05/01/2023
Topics in This Issue:
  • Environmental Excellence Awards
  • RWB Old Glory Relay 
  • Soul Box Display
  • Budget Survey 
  • Refugee Donations
  • CHRPA
  • Plastic Program
  • Wednesdays at the Inn
  • F35 Flyover 
  • Community Court
  • Sex Trafficking
  • Stormwater Basins
  • UA Architecture College and Plan Tucson
  • Vail Incorporation     
  • Ready, Set, Rec Dates

Council Member Steve Kozachik
3202 E 1st Street
Tucson, AZ 85716
Ph: 520.791.4601
FREE WATER HARVESTING CLASSES AND REBATE INFORMATION
The Tucson Water Conservation Program offers rebates for installing rainwater harvesting (up to $2,000) and permanent gray water irrigation systems (up to $1,000).

A free, three-hour workshop and submission of a project plan are required to qualify. Follow the links below for upcoming workshop dates and Tucson Water's new video "Rainwater and Gray Water Pressurized System - Backflow Prevention Requirement."Click here for more information.








  • Living Lab & Learning Center Tour
  • Sat, May 13th @ 8:00a.m. - 10:00a.m.
  • On this guided tour, you’ll learn about our rainwater harvesting systems, compost toilets, greywater systems, and more!




SUPPORT THE BUSINESSES THAT HAVE SUPPORTED GARDEN DISTRICT
BE SURE TO LET THE BUSINESS KNOW YOU ARE FROM GARDEN DISTRICT AND
WHERE YOU READ ABOUT THEM!
Thank you to the following Garden District businesses for donating to our neighborhood identification signs. We appreciate their partnership and support of our neighborhood. When you visit these businesses, please be sure to tell them you are a Garden District resident and you read about them in our email newsletter.

Tellurian Eco Design: Stephen Monroe
(520) 342 9761
Designing With Nature: Rainwater, Greywater, and Stormwater Harvesting, Passive Solar Landscape Integration, Design+Build, Consultations
Qualify for up to $2000 with City Rebates
The Garden District Dairy Queen coming summer, 2022 at Alvernon and Lee.
1725 N. Swan every day 10-5
letsplay@mildredanddildred.com
Free local delivery our neighborhood: orders $30 or more!
Voted "Best Toy Store" in Tucson Weekly 2021
520.326.9363
3719 E Speedway
Arizona's got the sun.
We've got the skill.
You get the power.
520-207-4053
2130 N Alvernon Way
(520) 303-3945
A Journey into the Spirit of Japan
3959 E. Mabel St.
520.477.9324
1225 N. Catalina Ave.
520-299-1582 TTY 711
Charming, quiet, garden-style "all studio" apartment community with pool
Servicing vehicles of all makes.
4373 E Speedway Blvd
(520)477-0582
Opening of new facility at 4585 E Speedway
expected Spring, 2022
Call Us: (520) 327-4505
SIGN A NEIGHBOR UP FOR THE NEWSLETTER
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If you think this newsletter is a valuable and useful source of information and news regarding your immediate neighborhood as well as our fair city, please don't keep it a secret and let your friends and neighbors know about it.  

Please forward and share this e-newsletter with neighbors. Communication and making connections with each other -- that is what will turn us from a collection of houses and apartments into a neighborhood, from strangers into neighbors. We only have a small portion of the neighborhood on this email list.  

We have MANY subscribers who are in surrounding neighborhoods who benefit from this newsletter too and everyone is welcomed to subscribe whether they are in our neighborhood, a nearby one or even one quite distant!
 
To sign up, you can either reply to a newsletter or sign up on our neighborhood website. thegardendistrict.org  

YOU CAN ALWAYS CONTACT THE NEIGHBORHOOD BY HITTING REPLY TO A NEWSLETTER OR GOING TO THE NEIGHBORHOOD WEBSITE thegardendistrict.org Complete the Online Form.
GARDEN DISTRICT NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION
DEPENDS ON YOUR GENEROSITY TO FUND NEIGHBORHOOD PROJECTS
Garden District Neighborhood Association does not charge dues and has no means other than fundraisers or your generous donations for raising funds for GDNA's many different projects in the neighborhood. We are a registered 501(C)3 for your tax deductible donations.  

Make checks payable to "Garden District" and mail to. 
GDNA
c/o Lois Pawlak
P.O. Box 32384 
Tucson, AZ 85751
Garden District Neighborhood
Association Information
AGI (Alvernon/Grant Initiative) Crime Meeting with Tucson Police and  
Neighborhoods and Businesses surrounding Grant and Alvernon 
2nd Tuesday of EVERY month, 6:00PM 
Location and whether in person or Zoom will be announced in this newsletter.

Garden District Neighborhood Association Quarterly Meetings - Time and date will be announced in this newsletter.
President: Lois Pawlak 
Vice President:   Deborah Bicksler
Treasurer: Lisa Maher
Secretary and E-Newsletter:  Meg Johnson

QUADRANT LEADERS:
NW (PIma to Grant, Alvernon to Columbus) - Lois Pawlak 325-7611                      
NE (PIma to Grant, Swan to Columbus) - Michael Feehly 978-239-4138
SW (Pima to Speedway, Alvernon to Columbus) - Kris Yarter 370-7679 Phyllis Montgomery 248-9915                  
SE (Pima to Speedway, Swan to Columbus) - Judy Ostermeyer 326-1517

YOU CAN ALWAYS CONTACT THE NEIGHBORHOOD BY HITTING REPLY TO A NEWSLETTER OR GOING TO THE NEIGHBORHOOD WEBSITE thegardendistrict.org AND COMPLETING THE ONLINE FORM.
"TAKE A BOOK. LEAVE A BOOK"
GARDEN DISTRICT'S LITTLE FREE LIBRARIES
Little Free Library NW 1 - Justin and Lester
Little Free Library NW 2 - North St. between Isabel and Marion
Little Free Library SW 1 - Bryant and Fairmount
Little Free Library SW 2 - 4044 E. Pima
Little Free Library NE - Bell, near Community Garden, 1933 Bell

Little Free Plant N Garden stand - 1421 N. Catalina