The Loft at Cinema La Placita outdoor film series August 2008 schedule

What: The Loft at Cinema La Placita outdoor film series August 2008 schedule
Where: La Placita Village, located on the southwest corner of Broadway and Church Avenue in downtown Tucson
When: every Thursday night at 7:30, May through October, 2007

The Loft at Cinema La Placita continues its 9th season in August with movies rescheduled from prior raindates, and a Disney classic.

The schedule for August 2008 is as follows:

August 7 Fantasia (Sponsored by Ward 6)
August 14 Captains Courageous (Sponsored by Contemporary West Development)
August 21 The Odd Couple (Sponsored by Betts Printing, and rescheduled from May 22)
August 28 Oklahoma (Part of the Shot in Tucson series)

In the event of rain, people should call 326-5282 AFTER 7PM the night of the show to find out if the movie has been cancelled.

Since April 2000, Cinema La Placita has been showing classic films, outdoors in the lovely plaza setting of La Placita Village. All films begin at 7:30pm each Thursday evening, May through October. Admission for the films is free, although a $3 - $5 per person donation is greatly appreciated. All donations contribute directly to the programming of the series.
        
La Placita Village is located at the southwest corner of Broadway and Church Avenue in downtown Tucson. Ample parking is available in the La Placita Parking Garage located on Stone Avenue just south of Broadway. Chairs are provided, but guests are welcome to bring a lawn chair or a blanket. Restaurants of La Placita Village are available for dining. Alcohol is not permitted in the plaza.
        
The Loft at Cinema La Placita is a program of The Loft Cinema.
Recorded information is available at 520/326-5282. Visit www.CinemaLaPlacita.com for more information, or e-mail outdoormovies@hotmail.com

Stuff the Bus for TUSD! School Supplies Drive
School supplies drive helps TUSD students start the school year prepared to learn

It may seem like the school year is weeks away, but back-to-school time is rapidly approaching. And this time of year means one thing – time to stock up on school supplies! Unfortunately, not all of the students in our community can afford basic back-to-school essentials such as backpacks, notebooks and binders.

The Tucson Association of REALTORS®, Tucson Unified School District (TUSD), Office Max and Beaudry RV are teaming up to ensure that ALL TUSD students have the supplies they need to get through the school year. To preserve costs, we will be “stuffing” an RV, provided by Beaudry RV. Members of our community will have the opportunity to “Stuff the Bus” throughout July and early August at:

Office Max, 5550 E. Broadway
July 18, 19, 25 and 26 and August 1 and 2– Noon to 3:00 p.m.

Tucson Association of REALTORS®, 2445 N. Tucson Blvd.
Friday, August 1 from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.

July 17 though August 2:
Donations can be dropped off Mon.-Fri. between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. at the Tucson Association of REALTORS®.

162nd Fighter Wing Softball Committee

The 162nd Fighter Wing Softball Committee was developed to support the moral, welfare and recreational needs of all the members of the 162nd Fighter Wing, in Tucson, Arizona. The Wing Softball Committee is a nonprofit organization and membership is strictly voluntary for those interested in dedicating their time to support this organization.

The 162nd Fighter Wing Softball Committee respectfully requests your support for their 43rd Annual Softball Tournament. The tournament is going to be held at 601st Air Operations Center, Panama City, FL on 5-9 August 2008 and all Air National Guard units are invited to participate. The 162nd Fighter Wing Committee plans on taking 5 teams; Men’s Open, Co-ed, 35 and older, 45 and older and a Woman’s team.

We are asking businesses and organizations to help us make this a successful tournament by making a monetary donation. All proceeds from donations will go towards the 162nd Fighter Wing Softball Committee in support of the 162nd Fighter Wing softball teams participating in this year’s tournament.

Donations can be sent to following address:
162nd Fighter Wing Softball Committee
C/O MSgt Teresa Denogean
1650 E. Perimeter Way’
Tucson, AZ 85706-6052

Raise The Pepper!
Presented by Food City
October 29, 2008

Save the date to Raise the Pepper! A benefit for El Rio Health Center at the Westin La Paloma Resort & Spa with live entertainment and dancing. Cocktails at 6:00pm, Dinner at 7:00pm, dressy business attire please! Please call 520-205-4947 for sponsor and ticket information.

DON'T TRASH ARIZONA!

Don't trash Arizona! It's easy to understand isn't it? Litter is ugly, unsafe, unhealthy, and expensive! It cost millions of dollars to clean up. So University of Arizona students, please don't trash Arizona. It's just one thing that you can do to make this a better place, a safer place, a nicer place to live! It's simple and it's fun! To find out what you can do and how you Wildcats can be a part of the solution click on this link www.donttrashazvideo.com . Do the right thing, don't trash Arizona!

This message is brought to you by ADOT.

Happy Birthday Tucson 2008
July-August 2008

Click here for the complete 2008 Tucson's Birthday Calendar.

SOME OF THE GREATEST JAZZ MUSICIANS AND CELEBRITIES OF OUR TIME TO PERFORM IN ORO VALLEY ON SEPTEMBER 13th!

On Saturday, September 13th , 2008, the Greater Oro Valley Arts Council will present some of the greatest international Jazz musicians and celebrities of our time in concert LIVE, poolside at the Hilton El Conquistador Golf & Tennis Resort.

Join us for a spectacular evening with some of the greatest Jazz musicians of our time!

The Greater Oro Valley Arts Council has assembled some of the best talent in over 8 years for the 2008 Jazz Legends benefit concert! Join us for a candlelit poolside evening featuring world famous Jazz musicians and vocalists performing in this one of a kind JAM SESSION event. This compilation of talent has played with some of history’s greatest names such as, Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald, Count Basie, Tony Bennett, Rosemary Clooney and Ray Charles, just to name a few!

Bobby Floyd (piano), Byron Stripling (trumpet), Butch Miles (drums), Lynn Seaton (bass), Rickey Woodard (saxophone) and Wycliffe Gordon (trombone) will round out this exciting cast of performers. This year’s performance will highlight the musical inspiration of Joe Williams with performances featuring a mixture of blues, ballads, popular songs, and jazz standards.

The evening will include three ticket options for attendees: $25 for Lawn Seating, $65 for poolside reserved seating; $100 poolside reserved seating for the concert with three course dinner and wine, prior to the concert. Concert begins at 6:30pm.

For tickets and information, please call us at (520) 797-3959 or visit www.GOVAC.org

Performer Pictures and additional Press Information available by contacting Kate Marquez, Executive Director for the Greater Oro Valley Arts Council.

PERFORMER BIOS:

Bobby Floyd, piano

Virtuoso pianist Bobby Floyd is the pianist of the Columbus Jazz Orchestra and has performed in the US and Europe with Ray Charles, Rusty Bryant, and Jeff Tyzik. He has toured around the world with artists like Sarah Vaughn and Glen Campbell and is in recording studios regularly.

Rickey Woodard, saxophone

Tenor Star Rickey Woodard has played overseas with Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald, Horace Silver, and for seven years as a member of the Ray Charles band. His robust distinctive style jazz is rooted in the blues. From Hollywood he plays with the Clayton Hamilton Jazz Orchestra, Frank Capp’s Juggernaught, in addition to regular recording and world wide travel to festivals and concerts.

Byron Stripling, trumpet

Byron Stripling, a world class trumpeter and vocalist, played lead trumpet and soloed with the Count Basie Orchestra under the direction of Thad Jones and Frank Foster. He has played with Dizzy Gillespie, Woody Herman, Dave Brubeck, Lionel Hampton, Clark Terry and Louis Bellson. Bobby has played as a soloist with the Boston Pops and PBS features with John Williams and he is the conductor of the Columbus Jazz Orchestra. He plays the trumpet with stunning style and depth and is at home in every generation of jazz with equal ease.

Lynn Seaton, bass

Lynn was a distinguished member of the Woody Herman and Count Basie bands in the 80’s and 90’s and played extensive tours with Tony Bennett, George Shearing, Monty Alexander, and the Jeff Hamilton Trio. He has played on over 100 recordings with the Whose Who of Jazz with Buck Clayton, Al Cohn, “Sweets” Edison, Thad Jones, Mel Lewis, and Joe Williams. He is on the faculty of the University of North Texas, the biggest jazz school in the world.

Butch Miles, drums

World famous drummer Butch Miles played for the Count Basie Orchestra for almost 30 years. A veteran of famous bands and orchestras, Butch has played for and with star vocalists, recorded tracks for movies, and played on nearly every continent in concerts and festivals. His credits include playing with Benny Goodman, Lena Horne, Joe Williams, Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett, Rosemary Clooney, Dave Brubeck, Clark Terry, and Mel Torme.

Wycliffe Gordon, trombone

Trombonist Wycliffe Gordon is one of the most exciting soloists of his generation. Known as the trombonist/soloist for the Winton Marsalis Septet and the Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra, his career includes performing as both an educator and recording artist. He is a gifted composer and arranger who has appeared on PBS Television as a commentator, guest artist and performer. Gordon spends much of his time travelling the globe recording as a leader as well as a soloist.

EVENT DETAILS:

Saturday, September 13, 2008
Hilton Tucson El Conquistador Golf & Tennis Resort, poolside
10000 N. Oracle Road
Concert Begins at 6:30pm
$25 lawn seating. $65 poolside seating.
$100 poolside seating with three course dinner and wine before the concert (5pm)

The Greater Oro Valley Arts Council
1st annual Oro Valley BBQ, Blues and Classic Car Show family festival on September 20th!

GOVAC presents the 1st Annual Oro Valley Classic Car, BBQ & Blues Show” family festival on Saturday, September 20th at Steam Pump Village on Oro Valley.  This rain or shine event will feature up to 200 of the best classic and antique cars and trucks in Arizona, live music and some of the best BBQ in the West! 

The day will be filled with a mix of classic rock and oldies from DJ John and capped off with a blues concert featuring one of the best blues bands in Southern Arizona, The Bad News Blues (see band bio below)!  Of course, a show like this wouldn’t be complete without great food and beverages so we’re assembling some of the finest BBQ cuisine from our area, plus ice cold beer from Budweiser. Vehicle Registration for the Car Show begins at 7am with the actual show running from 10am – 3pm.  There will be an awards ceremony presenting 1st and 2nd place trophies in eighteen different categories. 

In addition to food, cars and music, we’ll be giving away a big prize as part of a charity “poker walk” to benefit the Arts.  The basic idea behind the poker walk is simple.  Attendees that want to participate will pay $5.00.   As they walk along the classic cars, seven predetermined cars will offer each participating attendee one playing card.  After collecting all seven cards, the attendee with the best 5-card hand out of all that participate will win the grand prize.  A new spin on a popular game!

Steam Pump Village is located on North Oracle in Oro Valley.  From I-10 take Exit 240 and head East on Tangerine Road approximately 14 miles to Oracle Road and turn South (Right).  Steam Pump Village is 5 miles on the right.  From Tucson, take North Oracle to Oro Valley past 1st Avenue.  Steam Pump Village is on left past Home Depot.

Pre-Registration prior to September 20th is $25, Day of Show registration is $30.  Registration includes: T-Shirt, Dash Plaque, Goodie Bag, Morning Coffee & Doughnuts and Raffle Tickets!

Event Details:

Event Name:  Oro Valley Classic Car, BBQ & Blues Show
Event Date:   Saturday, September 20, 2008
Event Location: Steam Pump Village, 11000 North Oracle Rd, North of 1st Ave. - Tucson - AZ - (520) 326-3200

Event Times:            
Registration 7am-10am, Judging 10am-3pm, Awards at 3pm,
Bad News Blues Band Concert 4pm-7pm.

Pricing:          
Admission into Car Show & Concert $5 per person / 10 and under free

Classic Car Show Entry Fee
$25 Pre-registration prior to September 20th -$30 Late registration / Day of Show

Bad News Blues Bio

The Bad News Blues Band has been gaining a reputation for house burning live performances all over the United States as well as Canada, Mexico, Turkey, Romania, Ireland, the U.K. and even Moscow Russia! With their latest ARV Records release, "Still Cadillacin'" produced by Richard Medek and mixed by Teddy Morgan, they're set to hit the road and spread the word with the fire and intensity that their live shows are renowned for worldwide.

In the Thirteen years since the band was formed they have won many local and regional awards including first place in the 1997 and 2002 Arizona Blues Shootout. Winning the shoot out earned them a spot at the International Blues and talent competition in Memphis Tennessee sponsored by the Blues Foundation. The band has the distinct honor of being the first blues band ever to be added to the artist roster for the Kennedy Center for Performing Arts.

After touring at length with Texas guitar legend Long John Hunter, The Bad News Blues Band is making a name for themselves with upcoming performances, club dates and festivals across the country.

This band is on the move with a smoking hot rhythm section, sweet smoldering horns, blistering guitar, and an impressive frontline of dynamic vocals, that is sure to Knock You Out!

DJ John bio

DJ John Strobeck has done the Casa De Los Niño’s Show for many years and is a Tucson institution.  You can check him out during a Little Anthony Car Show.  He’s a car nut himself, does the trophy presentations, and has a self contained system that pulls up, plugs in and is ready to go.  DJ John knows the Car Show venues and their participants like the back of his hand.  No car show is complete without DJ John.

About the Greater Oro Valley Arts Council:

The Greater Oro Valley Arts Council (GOVAC) is a not for profit membership organization founded in 1997 dedicated to promoting and preserving arts and culture in our schools and in our community.  GOVAC presents and sponsors over 53 annual events and programs. 

Compass Behavioral Health Care

WHO: Compass Behavioral Health Care
WHAT: Call for Nominations for the 13th Annual Dynamic Duo Awards
WHEN: Nominations are Due July 14, 2008
WHERE: Compass Behavioral Health Care Administrative Offices


Compass Behavioral Health Care is pleased to announce that nominations are open for the 13th Annual Dynamic Duo Awards, which will be held on September 21, 2008 at the Tucson Convention Center. A Dynamic Duo is "A pair of people, who, working together, have done something which makes our community a better place to live." A special "Don and June Jorgensen Award” will be given to a duo working in the field of addictions. Nominations are due by 5 PM on July 14, 2008. The nominees will be honored at the 13th Annual Dynamic Duo Awards Gala on September 21, 2008 at the Tucson Convention Center. Nomination forms may be downloaded online at www.compasshc.org or received by calling (520) 882-5608.

Nominations of people from all walks of life are encouraged. Past nominees have included Jeanette Maré Packard and Dean Packard for the Ben’s Bells project, Herb and Kerry Stratford for the Fox Theater Renovation, and Jim Click and Mel Zuckerman for the “Save Our Sabino” fundraising effort.

Proceeds from the 13th Annual Dynamic Duo Awards Gala help support Compass Behavioral Health Care’s Child and adolescent substance abuse prevention programs.
Compass Behavioral Health Care is a non profit organization which promotes recovery and wellness for individuals and families where addictive disease is present. For more information about Compass Health Care Behavioral Health Care or its programs call (520) 882-5608.

AIDSWALK 2008

WHEN: Sunday, October 19, 2008
WHERE: The University of Arizona Campus

The first Tucson AIDSWALK was held in 1988, and since then more than 200 local and national companies and organizations have supported our local AIDSWALK. Over the past 18 years, the Tucson community response has been overwhelming: SAAF’s AIDSWALK event has generated more than $2,359,500 in support from corporate sponsors, walkers, and donors.

Tucson’s support of AIDSWALK over the years has made an important and lasting statement about Southern Arizona’s commitment to the fight against AIDS. AIDSWALK attracts approximately 6,000 walkers annually and continues to enjoy strong corporate underwriting alliances.

With your help in reaching our underwriting goals, 100% of the money raised by walkers stays right here in Tucson and helps to support SAAF’s programs and services

For more info check out the website: WWW.AIDSWALKTUCSON.ORG

1st Annual Ride to Empower
Breast Cancer: Network of Strength Month
to support those who’ve been touched by breast cancer

This October in celebration of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Breast Cancer Network of Strength is holding its first annual Ride to Empower October 23rd to 26th in Solvang, California. Breast Cancer Network of Strength will be sending a team of riders from Arizona to California for the big event and we want you, your family, friends and co-workers to join the team. The Ride to Empower is a destination bike ride with route lengths ranging from 32 miles to a 100-mile century ride. This incredible four day event gives participants the opportunity to challenge themselves on a long-distance ride and pay tribute to friends and loved ones touched by breast cancer. Registration only takes a few minutes. To get started or learn more about the Ride to Empower visit website.

The event promises to inspire and empower all who attend, providing the perfect way to honor the survivors in your life, commemorate your own diagnosis and remember those who are no longer with us. You’ll also have the chance to raise funds in support of Breast Cancer Network of Strength’s free-of-charge programs and services that are offered to all those touched by breast cancer.

Need help training?
Let our USA Cycling Certified Coach, Andy Krebs, train you.

Currently the director for the racelab Racing Team, a team of 12 of Phoenix’s top athletes, Andy has been competing in races for 18 years, including 4 years at the intercollegiate level as a varsity runner in both cross-country and track for Defiance College. He is a 2 time USAT All American Honorable Mention winner and has competed for the last 5 years as a sponsored athlete in a variety of endurance races including Ironman, 24 hr adventure races, and the Ironman 70.3 World Championships.

How to Register?
Visit the Ride to Empower website.

Questions?
Are you interested in participating in the Ride to Empower but have additional questions before registering? Schedule a one-on-one coffee chat meeting with Special Events Coordinator, Rebecca Johnson. This quick meet up will give you the opportunity to get your questions answered, receive promotional information about the Ride, as well as fundraising tips and techniques. Email Rebecca today at rjohnson@networkofstrength.org or give her a call at 877-963-7223 x2730.

About Breast Cancer Network of Strength formerly Y-ME National Breast Cancer Organization
Breast Cancer Network of Strength’s mission is to ensure, through information, empowerment and peer support, that no one faces breast cancer alone. Network of Strength has the only 24-hour hotline staffed entirely by trained breast cancer survivors. YourShoesTM 24/7 Breast Cancer Support Center: 1-800-221-2141 (English, with interpreters available in 150 languages) or 1-800-986-9505 (Spanish). For breast cancer support or information including publications and newsletters, visit: www.networkofstrength.org