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🌱 Patch AM: Where and when you can drop off your Tucson Christmas tree.
Be sure to catch Arizona National Livestock Show on the Tucson Patch calendar
Good morning Tucson! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Where and when you can drop off your Tucson Christmas tree.
- What closing the Project Blue land deal means for Southeast Tucson
- What the latest court ruling means for Tucson in the Remington case
Also on today's calendar: Arizona National Livestock Show and 7 more events.
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Today's riddle: What did the little needle say to the mother needle when it brought home a failing report card? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Find out what's happening in Tucsonfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Thursday: Warmer with a shower or two, with a high of 76 and low of 53 degrees.
- Friday: Warm with variable clouds, temps: high: 74, low: 51.
- Saturday: Mainly cloudy, with a high of 67 and low of 44 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Don't toss that tree: Tucson's TreeCycle Program turns Christmas trees into mulch (kgun9.com) — Tucson residents can recycle their Christmas trees through the city’s TreeCycle program from December 26 to January 19 at 10 drop-off sites across Pima County. Strip all decorations and stands first, then trees are turned into mulch and compost instead of going to the landfill. Note that curbside pickup isn’t available, so neighbors are encouraged to “tree pool.” 
2. Project Blue developers close on purchase of Pima County land for Tucson data center (tucsonsentinel.com) — Developers of the controversial Project Blue data center have officially closed on Pima County land on Tucson’s Southeast Side, moving the massive project forward despite city opposition and the loss of Amazon as the original customer. The deal includes a $15 million community donation pledge and a renewable energy commitment, while neighbors still face questions about power use, water, jobs, and long-term impacts on Tucson’s infrastructure.
3. Tucson officer appeals after judge hands down mixed ruling (kvoa.com) — A federal court in Tucson has issued a mixed ruling in the civil case over Officer Ryan Remington’s fatal shooting of a man in a mobility scooter, allowing excessive force and wrongful death claims to go to trial. The judge dismissed ADA-related claims against the City of Tucson, while Remington is appealing the denial of qualified immunity.
4. Pope Leo XIV appoints Monsignor James Misko as bishop of Tucson (thecatholictelegraph.com) — Tucson’s Catholic community will soon welcome a new leader, as Pope Leo XIV has appointed Monsignor James A. Misko of the Diocese of Austin to serve as the next bishop of Tucson. The 55-year-old, bilingual priest brings extensive parish and diocesan leadership experience and will succeed Bishop Edward Weisenburger, who was recently named archbishop of Detroit.
5. Generations come together to celebrate Christmas on Northside (kgun9.com) — A Tucson senior living community on the north side hosted a Christmas celebration that paired local children with “grandfriends” for crafts, cookies, and companionship. Organizers say these intergenerational visits help combat seniors’ loneliness while teaching kids empathy, and they’re already planning similar Tucson gatherings for Valentine’s Day and beyond.
📸 Around Tucson
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Tucson
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★ Featured events ★
- Arizona National Livestock Show
Arizona State Fair, 1826 W McDowell Rd, Phoenix
8:00 am
Saturday December 27
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Other local events
- Fiber Arts Club
Valencia Branch Library , 202 West Valencia Road , Tucson
2:30 pm - Homework Help
Valencia Branch Library , 202 West Valencia Road , Tucson
4:00 pm - Toddler Storytime
Flowing Wells , 1730 W. Wetmore Rd. , Tucson
10:15 am - Preschool Storytime
Flowing Wells , 1730 W. Wetmore Rd. , Tucson
11:15 am - Read to a Dog
Flowing Wells , 1730 W. Wetmore Rd. , Tucson
2:30 pm - Kindness Rock Painting
Flowing Wells , 1730 W. Wetmore Rd. , Tucson
2:30 pm - GED One-on-One Help
Valencia Branch Library , 202 West Valencia Road , Tucson
3:00 pm - It's Babytime! Storytime for Babies
Flowing Wells , 1730 W. Wetmore Rd. , Tucson
10:30 am - Mainly Murals Walking Tour-Jan 3rd
Presidio San Agustín del Tucsón Museum , 196 N Court Ave , Tucson
10:00 am
Saturday December 27
Monday December 29
Tuesday December 30
Wednesday December 31
Saturday January 3
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Craft Table
Sam Lena-South Tucson Branch Library , 1607 South Sixth Avenue , Tucson
10:00 am - Behavioral Health Outreach Walk-In Clinic (El Rio)
Joel D Valdez Main Library , 101 North Stone Avenue , Tucson
10:00 am - It's Babytime! Storytime for Babies
Joel D Valdez Main Library , 101 North Stone Avenue , Tucson
10:15 am - Pima County Health Department Health Care Kit Distribution
Joel D Valdez Main Library , 101 North Stone Avenue , Tucson
10:00 am
Friday December 26
Monday December 29
Tuesday December 30
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- It is truly a Merry Christmas for Shiloh, the 4yr old Brussels Giffon rescued by Lost & Stray Rescue Squad approx.
5 months ago and who I fostered after rescue. Attached is a picture of Shiloh now (black dog left side of pic) with her new mom, sister (Husky) and… (Nextdoor Rose Hill Estates) - Update: Pet Reunited
A dog who went missing in Tucson, AZ, has been safely reunited with their family after 27 minutes. Message from Finder: "Found crossing Grant… (Nextdoor Amphi)
- All City of Tucson offices, except for emergency services, will be closed Thursday, Dec. 25, in observance of Christmas Day. Trash and recycling will... (X: cityoftucson)
- In December 2017, gunfire struck a home in the 1700 block of W. Calle Guadalajara, killing Jasmine Vega as she slept. She was 24 weeks pregnant. Her... (X: Tucson_Police)
- Whataburger posted a job opening for Restaurant Porter - Unit 1449 in Tucson. Apply here.
- Brookdale Senior Living posted a job opening for Activities Assistant (Part-time!) in Tucson. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Tucson here.
Ok Tucson! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I guess I’m not as sharp as I thought.
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