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Local music venues are finding ways to get music to the masses, whether that be with outdoor concerts or “travelling troubadours”.

To the left: Cafe Tacvba performs at the Rialto Theatre on April 17, 2013.

Images of past shows such as this are available to view and purchase at the Rialto Theatre Gallery Project, which opened to the public on Friday, April 2.

Art fairs, online galleries and more

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Bronson’s Board Notes

The pandemic is not over | Page 9

In the Spotlight

Invisible Theatre celebrates 50th anniversary | Page 15

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he town of Marana opened two new water treatment facilities on Tuesday, March 23, after finding unregulated contaminants above EPA health advisory levels in late 2016.

In August 2018, the Mayor and Town Council approved the creation of the two treatment facilities at the affected water systems, Picture Rocks (Continental Reserve area) and the Airline/Lambert (Saguaro

Bloom area) system. Construction for both sites began January 2019.

The Airline/Lambert water treatment campus is now fully operational, while the Picture Rocks water treatment campus is still undergoing processing tests, said Marana interim water director Stephen Dean.

In late 2016, Tucson Water notified Marana Water and Metro Water that they found 1,4-Dioxane and PFAs above Environmental Protections Agency’s health advisory recommendations.

Dioxane is a synthetic industri-

al chemical and byproduct of paint strippers, dyes, greases, antifreeze and aircraft deicing fluids. There is no federal contaminant level for drinking water, but the EPA health advisory level is 0.3 parts per billion. PFAS, called per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFOA and PFOS), are used in non-stick pans, furniture protection, microwave popcorn bags, to-go food containers and cleaning products as well as fire-fighting foams.

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ol. Richard Bushong celebrated his 98th birthday Thursday, March 25, at Pima Air and Space Museum, where he has volunteered for 29 years.

Bushong turned 98 on Sunday, March 21, and had no idea of the size of the celebration planned at the Air and Space Museum’s 390th Memorial Museum on Thursday afternoon.

“I’d thought they had a birthday cake, but they can’t put 98 birthday candles on it,” said Bushong as he sat under the B-17 bomber he flew during WWII. Bushong first took his oath in April 1943 and went to the Army Air Force Air Service Command Central Test Pilot School in Nashville, Tennessee, where he specifically requested to be a B-17 Pilot.

“It’s something I wanted to do, I volunteered for,” said Bushong.

By November of 1943, 20-year-old Bushong served as a pilot in the 390th Bombardment Group of the U.S. 8th Air Force, flying missions into Nazi Germany. He was one of the first pilots to perform daylight bombing missions.

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Desert To-Dos Tucson Folk Festival. The celebration of acoustic music returns this year with in-person and virtual options across town. After cancelling last year’s show, the 36th annual Tucson Folk Festival takes place with drive-in

shows at the Park Place Mall, performances at the MSA Annex, and livestreamed shows from the University of Arizona’s Centennial Hall.

This year’s national headliner is Grammy-winning folk singer Laurie Lewis with

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For a full listing of performers and dates, visit tucsonfolkfest.org. The festival runs from Saturday, April 10 to Sunday, April 11.

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Tucson Museum of Art: Sunday, April 11 11:30 a.m. & 12:30 p.m. (admission is required). Brandi Fenton Memorial Park: Sunday, April 18 11:30 a.m. & 12:30 p.m. (free to the public). Rillito Regional Park: Saturday, April 24 5:30 p.m. & 6:30 p.m. (free to the public). For more information, visit ballettucson. org

Faces of a Community.

The Southern Arizona Arts & Cultural Alliance and Roche Tissue Diagnostics are partnering to present the “Faces of a Community” art exhibition, where local artists developed various interpretations of the word “portraiture.” According to SAACA, artists were invited to submit up to five portraits in any medium. The exhibition seeks to broaden the definition of portraiture and highlight the genre’s relevance in society and art. The exhibition features both 2D & 3D artworks, including, but not limited to, photography, painting, watercolor, sculpture, and more. To view the online gallery, visit saaca.org/Faces OfACommunity

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High School Art Invitational. The Pima County Public Library recently revealed the artwork in their 26th Annual High School Art Invitational. For this exhibit, they invited more than 100 high school art and photography teachers to submit images of their students’ work. In total, they collected 93 images of student art representing the classrooms of 23 teachers from around Tucson and Pima County. The artworks range from paintings to illustrations, and photography to sculptures. However, this is only the beginning: A prize to the winning teacher’s set of classrooms will be awarded. A jury of artists, librarians and arts professionals looked at the art and the winning classrooms will get a delivery of fresh baked cookies for the students and $300 worth of art supplies for the teacher. To view all of the art, visit flickr.com/ PimaCountyPublicLibrary/ albums

Farmers Markets. Before the days get too hot, enjoy some pleasant mornings at the local farmers markets throughout town. In Oro Valley, the Heirloom farmers market is at Steam Pump Ranch on Saturdays. This market is going strong with plenty of local produce options as well as pasta, salsa, coffee, dairy, soaps and even food ready-to-eat. (10901 N. Oracle Road from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.). Also on Saturdays, the Marana Outdoor Market has plenty of arts and crafts for sale at their pet-friendly market near Dove Mountain. (12100 N. Dove Mountain Blvd., 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.)

Closer to downtown, the Mercado Flea market at the MSA Annex is going strong with plenty of vintage, antique and novelty items for sale on every second Sunday of the month. The next Mercado Flea takes place from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on April 10. (267 S. Avenida del Convento.)

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Local venues find a variety of ways to celebrate music while staying safe Jeff Gardner Tucson Local Media

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ith COVID cases continuing their three-month decline, vaccines flowing and artists with a year of material ready to perform, the coming months are shaping up to be great times to attend live music in Tucson. Of course, many local venues are not quite ready to host indoor concerts. Those with patios are utilizing their outdoor spaces, and even indoor-only venues are finding unique ways to get music to the

masses—or prep audiences for when the time is right.

The Fox Theatre is collaborating with the Downtown Tucson Partnership to bring back live music, but this isn’t a traditional indoor concert series, because the music may very well come to you.

Troubadour Thursdays takes place throughout April, and serves as a “downtown patio tour,” where local musicians will move throughout downtown and perform to multiple restaurants and open areas. Each week features a different style of music, and all of the travelling “troubadours” are local.

According to Bonnie Schock, who became executive director of the Fox Theatre mere weeks before COVID brought live concerts to a halt, the theatre staff spent most of late 2020 planning out different events, but multiple times they were wiped out. The Troubadour Thursdays series ultimately came into focus in mid-February as a way to get more music downtown, and benefit nearby businesses that have shifted to open-air concepts.

“We adapted, and let it grow and change based on how the realities of how the public health concerns shift-

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Cafe Tacvba performs at the Rialto Theatre on April 17, 2013. Images of past shows such as this are available to view and purchase at the Rialto Theatre Gallery Project, which opened to the public on Friday, April 2. ed,” Schock said. “Because we can’t really bring people into the theatre, we looked at how we can have events in a way that meets people where they are and in a safe way, and of course helps us launch music again in downtown with some regularity.”

Each Thursday, the musical groups will begin their tour at the Fox and then proceed throughout downtown with stops at seven restaurant patios: Charro Steak & Del Rey, The Hub, Batch Tucson, Ten55 Brewing, La Chingada, 47 Scott and Senae Thai

Bistro. Each stop will include 10- to-15-minute music performances. This transitory experience is intended to call back to the traveling style of traditional troubadours, and also feature a modern “pop up” feeling.

“We very much see our

role at the Fox as an economic anchor for downtown, because the partnerships we have with dining are very important,” Schock said. “So we really wanted to use the opportunity to highlight all the wonderful patios that had developed, because in this time everyone has gotten creative and moved outside.”

For their performers, Fox looked at what types of music are safer during COVID, and decided to stick with only acoustic, no larger than a duo, and no music with horns.

(That is to say, instruments that don’t have the potential to spray.) The musicians are also provided with personal protective equipment, and are making sure to not physically enter restaurant spaces.

The series kicks off on April 1 with the Kiko Jácome Duo performing a mix of original and classic songs in Tucson’s signature desert rock style. Jazz week follows on April 8, with Hot Club of Tucson performing Django Reinhardt-inspired jazz on guitar and violin. On April 15, University of Arizona music graduate Sophia Rankin performs folk music.

Sonoran Dogs member Peter McLaughlin and multi-instrumentalist Alvin Blaine

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That might not entirely be the case here, because it’s only five shows, but it’s definitely intended to be a mix of styles.”

Beyond Troubadour Thursdays, the Fox Theatre is aiming for fall to return to indoor shows, in accordance with planning from most of the national touring industry. However, many elements, including the size of shows, are still being planned. These upcoming shows include 2020 events that were cancelled due to COVID, as well as new concerts.

“Things have changed, and they very well may change again, so we don’t want to make firm promises until we know for sure. But fall is very much the target, and I feel confident at this point that we’re going to be able to make that happen,” Schock said.

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Gary Clark Jr. performs at the Rialto Theatre on May 20, 2019. perform bluegrass on April 22. And to close it out on April 29, Tucson familiars PD Ronstadt and Don Armstrong perform their brand of Americana.

“We really had an enthu-

siastic response; people are looking for ways they can come back and have a relationship with the audience through their work,” Schock said. “We wanted to appeal to different tastes and dif-

ferent aesthetics, and that’s something that’s true of the Fox’s programming overall. We have an intentionally eclectic mix of programs that are intended to move across interests and demographics.

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ust up the street, Hotel Congress has managed to host music on their outdoor stage through most of the pandemic—and things are only expanding with new funding and new concert series. On March 17, the Rio Nuevo District board of directors voted to provide Hotel Congress with $300,000 to build out their Copper Hall space, improve restrooms and

provide more staging on their plaza.

The Hotel Congress plaza is keeping busy with their Jazz Fridays series hosting performers like Duo Vibrato, Pete Swan and Flute Juice Jazz. Congress Cookouts on Sundays combine local blues music with specialty barbecue food, and Soul Food Wednesday opens up their space to local black-owned businesses for a combination of food, music and vendors. Their fan-favorite Retro Game Show night is also returning on Sunday, April 4, with a blend of comedy, trivia and costumes.

Hotel Congress staff says turnout has been very positive for these outdoor events, and reservations at their Cup Cafe are strongly encouraged due to limited seating in line with COVID safety measurements.

“Everything has had to go by feel,” said Hotel Congress entertainment director David Slutes. “If you had asked me a few weeks ago, I may have said we’re returning in the fall.

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Music: Fox, Congress, Rialto Continued from P5 been wonderful, the tips bands are getting have been terrific, and it’s just a good feeling right now.”

They are also starting to book shows more in line with their Club Congress audience. These shows are still taking place outdoors in their plaza, but include indie rock and pop bands to reach a different audience than their blues and jazz series.

“The genre series are great, but I also want to get back to just booking good live music regardless of what style they fall into,” Slutes said. “And frankly, you don’t want to carve out nights for specific things when you might have other opportunities.”

Hotel Congress is also known for their larger events like the Agave Heritage Festival and HoCo Fest, which often last multiple days and utilize various venues in the downtown area. And while the Hotel staff would love to announce these signature shows for later this year, as with everything else due to COVID, it’s up in the air. As

Slutes puts it: There’s a million plans, but nothing set in stone.

“I really do think downtown is going to slingshot into a better place, into what downtown needs to be, which is not just a bunch of bars, but something with strong cultural and community activities that people can enjoy safely,” Slutes said. “For as damaging as this time was, it was a nice opportunity for a re-fit.”

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cross from Hotel Congress, the Rialto Theatre has a few more months to wait before hosting concerts. But they’ve used this downtime to organize an exhibit more than a decade in the making.

The Rialto Theatre Gallery Project, which opened to the public on Friday, April 2, showcases the wide variety of performers Rialto and its affiliates have hosted, as captured by their house photographers C. Elliott and Mark Martinez.

“We’ve had this asset for a long time and not really known what to do with it,

so I guess a small silver lining in closing the theatre to music is it gives us time to inventory it all, print the photographs, map them and frame them,” said Michael McGrath, who has served as a lawyer for the Rialto board since the 1990s. “It’s almost like a journalistic cataloging of all the shows we’ve done over the years. And I’ve often wondered ‘When are we going to close the theatre to show this display?’ So it’s always something I’ve wanted to do, because it’s a treasure trove of musical history and some great photography.”

Rialto’s archive contains more than 5,000 photographs detailing shows since 2004. Rialto and their affiliate venues like 191 Toole hosted more than 400 shows in 2018 alone. From this massive collection, the Rialto Theatre Gallery Project shows 75 images from their shows, as well as concerts they produced at the University of Arizona’s Centennial Hall, and a dozen concert posters designed by Ryan Trayte. Featured artists in the exhibit include Childish Gambino, Dave and Phil

Alvin, Michael Franti, Tom Jones, Elvis Costello, Snoop Dogg and Durand Jones.

Photos are available for purchase, and if bought, the gallery slot will be replaced with another image from the archive.

The gallery will also play a soundtrack of some of the artists on display, curated by Cathy Rivers, the executive director of KXCI Community Radio Station.

“We’re really happy to have C. Elliott and Mark Martinez finally get their due,” McGrath said. “We’ve had this great repository of images, and they’ve done such a good job chronicling what’s happened at the Rialto, so it’s nice to be able to feature them.”

McGrath expects the gallery to be up until music returns most likely in the fall, but that’s not to say it will stay the same. After a month or so of the initial 75-image gallery, Rialto plans to move into special exhibitions highlighting images from the Tucson Folk Festival, Tucson Jazz Festival and potentially an exhibition highlighting local musicians like Calexico and Howe Gelb. They plan to have a new one of these special exhibitions every month,

potentially celebrating the city’s blues and mariachi scenes as well.

“I’m hoping we can do the Folk Fest special to add it as part of the exhibition,” McGrath said. “So it may be two-thirds Rialto collection and one-third of the Folk Fest, just like you’d have in a normal gallery: you have your more permanent collection and your special exhibitions.”

To maintain COVID safety, the gallery viewing is reservation-only, and includes viewing stations so people don’t bunch up at certain areas. The gallery itself is in the Rialto’s auditorium, running from the back to the front, and even includes photos on the stage.

“I think that will be cool for people coming by, because they’ll get up on the Rialto stage and perhaps see the theatre in a way they’ve never seen it,” McGrath said.

“We’re trying to recreate the excitement of walking in the front of the Rialto to see someone you’re interested in... Really we wanted to whet people’s appetite, have them come down and see some great shows they attended or missed, and get prepared for the music actu-

ally coming back in the next several months.”

Outside of downtown, multiple venues with outdoor stages are providing local musicians an outlet for their work. The ever-hospitable Monterey Court in the Miracle Mile area continually hosts local performers on their stage where audiences can enjoy food and a drink.

While they focus on Tucson’s folk and blues scene, Monterey Court also presents comedy, reggae and jazz. On Saturday, March 27, Monterey Court even held a songwriting competition and benefit concert for the upcoming Tucson Folk Festival.

The 36th annual Tucson Folk Festival takes place next weekend, April 10-11, at multiple stages throughout town. Hosted by the Tucson Kitchen Musicians Association, Arizona Arts Live, and the University of Arizona’s Arizona Arts, the festival will take place at three different venues: a drive-in stage at Park Place Mall, UA’s Centennial Hall and the Mercado San Agustin’s Annex. Though it’s titled the Tucson Folk Festival, performers come in from multiple states to perform and showcase “the very best of acoustic music.”

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The EPA health advisory level is 70 parts per trillion, but like dioxane, it is not federally regulated.

While human health effects to low-level exposure to either chemical is unclear, according to the CDC, laboratory animals exposed to large amounts of PFAS experienced

effects to reproduction, thyroid function and their immune systems, while people unintentionally exposed to dioxin developed a skin condition called chloracne and liver problems.

In order to remove dioxane and lower PFAS levels in the water, the water from the well goes through a series of treat-

ment processes. The treatment facility first removes as much sediment in the water as possible to avoid damage and also reduce the use of hydrogen peroxide, which they use to remove 1,4-Dioxane to a target level of zero.

The treatment facility uses a concentration of 35% hydrogen peroxide, which is in-

jected into the water at a level of eight parts per billion, said Bridgette Peña, Marana water quality operator at the Airline/Lambert water treatment campus. The water mixed with hydrogen peroxide passes through the UV light reactor, which generates hydroxyl radicals that react to and break apart the 1,4-Dioxane into harmless molecules, carbon dioxide and water.

Afterwards the water is processed through the Granular Activated Carbon (GAC) tank treatment. The facility has four tanks, with each tank holding 20,000 pounds of GAC, a square of black charcoal that when zoomed in looks like a little sponge.

The GAC tank is used to treat any residual peroxide and the PFAs, said Marana Water Quality Operator Kaulana Breitenbach. He explained the one granule of GAC is like Pac Man gobbling up PFAs like a long trail of dots, ghosts and cherries. One little square can treat three football fields of water.

After going through this process there should be no 1,4-Dioxane and a target of level for PFAS of 17.5 parts per trillion, lower than the 70 parts per trillion health advisory level.

Dean said town officials

“felt compelled” to make sure they were under the health advisory levels.

“For now and for years to come, we wanted to make sure we were providing safe drinking water in this entire area,” Dean said.

At the final stage, the treated water is disinfected with chlorine to kill almost all bacteria and any residual hydrogen peroxide, said Peña. The water is then pumped into the reservoir to go out to Marana customers.

The water treatment facilities will also reuse and recycle water. As of March 23, the Airline/Lambert water treatment facility had collected 12,540 gallons of treated water that would either go through the treatment process again or be used by the community, like Marana Public Works, instead of dumping it into the sewer which could then create chemical by-products, said Breitenbach.

The Airline/Lambert water treatment facility will treat on average one million gallons of water a day and the Picture Rocks facility will treat about 1.4 million gallons a day for the residents, said Dean.

Due to the pandemic, a project that was expected to be completed by fall of 2020 was delayed and incurred greater

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costs. Including design, construction and post-construction services, Dean said both sites totaled a cost of $16.1 million. In January 2019, the Water Infrastructure Finance Authority of Arizona (AZWIFA) approved a loan to the Town of Marana for $15 million. After an increase in the original estimate of $15 million to $16 million, the town secured a WIFA loan to cover the extra million in costs in August 2019.

Dean said the pandemic brought about challenges obtaining resources and materials, as well as labor challenges, with whole crews impacted or shipments delayed.

“It took many, many months to complete it and we had some challenges with COVID, as far as resources and materials and supplies being brought to this site, but we’re happy that we’re finally brought to fruition,” Dean said.

Despite the costs and challenges, Deputy Town Manager Erik Montague believes the town council delivered on its promise to its constituents.

“Marana has a long history of being proactive and very thoughtful about its investments in infrastructure to help ensure that the people that are here today, and the ones that are coming tomorrow have, in this case, safe water delivered to their homes and their businesses,” said Montague.

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etween Dec. 1, 2020, and Jan. 31, 2021, 854 county residents died from COVID-19. It was the worst two months of the pandemic in Pima County. Since then, cases, hospitalizations and deaths have steadily dropped. The reduction in COVID-19 cases and general exasperation with a year of isolation and physical distancing have many people ready to give up on protecting themselves and others from the disease.

The pandemic, though, is not over. We still have a long way to go. It’s important you remain vigilant and keep following the CDC and County Health Department guidance for

preventing the spread of COVID-19. Wash your hands, keep physically distant from others who are not in your household, and, most importantly, wear a mask.

I’ve gotten used to my mask and when I go out, it feels strange if I’m not wearing it when walking to the mailbox and the like.

But I will be happy when the day comes that I don’t have to wear it anymore. I like to see people’s smiles and I like them to see mine.

Our County Health Director, Dr. Theresa Cullen, wants everyone to keep wearing their masks because we don’t have enough people vaccinated yet and people are still getting seriously ill from this virus. There are still hundreds of thousands of

county residents who still need to be vaccinated. The state, the Health Department and a host of others are giving shots of COVID vaccine as fast as they get them from manufacturers.

We’re going as fast as we can. But it will be several more months until we get 700,000 or more county residents vaccinated and achieve so-called herd immunity.

Until then, it’s important we all do our part to protect the unvaccinated from COVID. That’s why the Face Mask Resolution passed by the Board of Supervisors in June and revised in December is still in effect. It requires people in Pima County to wear a mask when they are in public and can’t keep their distance from others.

Recently, Gov. Doug Ducey relaxed the state’s COVID-19 mitigation measures and said cities and counties couldn’t require people to wear masks. The governor has struggled to make good decisions throughout the pandemic and this one was particularly bad. When we’re this close to the end, we can’t just give up and quit. It’s like running a marathon for 24 miles and deciding the last two miles are too far.

The governor has created a confusing situation: The state says you don’t have to wear a mask, the county says you do. We had our County Attorney review the governor’s Executive Order and we believe he is claiming power he doesn’t have. The state

Legislature gives county health departments broad authority to protect the public health, especially during outbreaks of contagious diseases.

There is nothing in state law that says the governor can nullify state laws.

Therefore, we’re continuing to enforce the mask mandate as a necessary and reasonable measure to slow or stop the spread of an infectious disease.

Despite the rate of vaccinations, there is still a chance we could return to the horrible days of December and January where more than 50,000 people contracted COVID and nearly 1,000 died in just 8 weeks. There are now variants of the disease spreading in Pima County that are more contagious and

more deadly and we don’t know how the vaccines will work with them yet.

We’re still in a pandemic and need to act like it.

We’re near the end. Let’s not give up before the finish line. Please keep wearing your mask and help bring this pandemic to an end.

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He still remembers with astounding clarity the nine missions he flew in March 1944, including the first “full daylight raid on Berlin” on March 6.

He tells about a bad weather day on March 4, when the 8th Air Force was recalled, yet part of the wing went on to the target, disregarding the recall and “therefore telling the Germans we were coming to Berlin” so that on the March 6 mission, the Germans had moved all their fighters to the northern part of Germany.

Bushong said they faced 600 enemy airplanes and he saw about half of them.

“That was scary when the enemy airplanes would be coming at you,” said Bushong. “There was a lot of bullets flying globally.”

He said they lost 69 heavy bombers that day and 349 of the ones that made it back could not fly the next day.

They wiped out the target that day, an electrical equipment manufacturing company (which, coincidentally, Bushong discovered 15 years ago was called Bosch).

“They’re still making stuff, but I can guarantee you they’re not making it in that factory,” said Bushong to roaring laughter from everyone joining in the celebration.

He said he got back the same day, with his plane all shot up.

“I never got back without holes in the airplane, but I got back and survived and went again on the 9th of March, back to Berlin,” said Bushong.

He corrected the board in the 390th Memorial Mu-

seum, which said they had made four trips to Berlin.

He said they only made two; the other two never made their target.

Bushong said he’s learned more since working at the museum about what he did then than he did when was flying the plane.

Col. Bushong completed 28 missions by the end of WWII, despite being told he would only have to serve 21 missions and then he could go home. For his last mission, Bushong received the Distinguished Flying Cross for successfully bringing his plane and crew home safely.

On that last mission, Bushong lost two engines and with one good engine and the other leaking oil they returned to England. To make matters worse, he found on arrival his brakes had failed, but “thanks to good old English mud” as Bushong likes to say, they landed safely.

He continued to serve after the war ended as a member of the Air Force Reserves, returning to active duty during the Korean War and performing air defense during the Cold War. Bushong also completed a one-year tour of duty in the Vietnam War, where he flew F-4 Phantoms.

“Thirty-two years and eight days and I liked every minute of it. It was a great, great career,” said Bushong.

At the birthday celebration, Bushong received a commendation from Gov. Ducey’s office; a virtual call from Sen. Mark Kelly; and proclamations from various towns, including Sahuarita (near where Bushong lives at Green Valley’s La Posada, a senior living community), Marana and even from City

Col. Richard Bushong sits beneath the B-17 bomber he flew during WWII. of St. Marys, Ohio, which is Bushong’s hometown.

“He’s an American hero, represents the best of us, a member of the greatest generation and we wanted to make sure that we were here to wish him a happy birthday and celebrate with him and his family and this amazing community on his accomplishments,” said Juan Ciscomani, senior advisor for regional and international affairs for the Governor’s Office.

Marana Mayor Ed Honea wanted to recognize the colonel for his accomplishments, as he served in WWII at the same time as Honea’s dad and in the Vietnam War at the same time as Honea.

“He served in both conflicts,” Honea said. “What an honorable man.”

Bushong also heard from his fellow airmen. Col. Brian Grasky, commander of the 214th Attack Group in the 162nd Wing of the Arizona

National Guard, came representing the men and women of his wing, and said he was honored to follow the contrails of Col. Bushong and could not imagine doing what he had done.

“Today’s warriors, we have tons of support, aircraft support, ground, things on the aircraft that help us when we are flying in enemy territory. We kind of know what’s coming at us a lot of times,” said Grasky. “When you were flying, you were flying into what we call ‘the crap.’ You were flying into the flat coming up, the 600 enemy fighters. I can’t imagine doing that.”

Bushong retired from the Air Force in 1974 and moved to Green Valley in 1987. A year later he walked into the 390th Memorial Museum and looked up at the tail of the airplane and said “Well I’ll be damned, that’s the outfit I was in in WWII.” Bushong said he gave his name to the guy behind the

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counter at the time and he looked Bushong up in the records. The colonel paid $30 to become a member of the museum and started working at the museum in 1992. Last week, he realized he has been working there for 29 years and said he’d retire in another decade.

Despite a fight against COVID-19 and heart stent replacement two weeks ago, Colonel Bushong continues to arrive at work every Thursday and educate others on WWII. “He lives in our community and really helps teach the future generations,” said Sahuarita mayor Tom Murphy, a veteran himself. He thanked the museum for honoring Colonel Bushong, “because sometimes we do these honors after people have passed.”

According to the U.S. Department of Veteran’s Affairs 263 veterans die a day and only 2% of WWII American veterans are alive today.

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TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Usually, you know just what you want. Desire typically announces itself with all the subtlety of a flashing neon sign in the downtown storefront window of your mind. Not this time though. This time, it’s starting deep within the earth of you, a subtle stirring and you won’t be entirely sure what it is until it surfaces this week.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). You will be inclined to fine-tune your image. It’s not out of vanity; rather, it’s an effort to make yourself a better fit for the people you’re trying to serve. Your deepest desire is to help others. You’ll do what it takes to be both accessible and attractive to the ones who need your offerings.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Your list of favorite people is growing so long it no longer follows the rules of favoritism. If everyone is special, then no one is, right? Then so be it. Your caring heart dictates that you treat others with the warmth you’d give to extended family and the sort of attention typically bestowed on honored guests.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Harmony starts with a simple question. “What can we agree on?”The week features mutually beneficial arrangements. Stay open-minded as good relationships come in unlikely forms.

You’ll be surprised by just how little you have in common with a person who, nonetheless, makes your life undeniably better.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). There is no need to announce your plans, just execute them with quiet grace, involving as few people as possible. You’ll have success with running your business under the radar; distractions and hindrances will be few. By giving the opposition nothing to resist, you create ease for yourself.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). You already know that what disturbs people is not what happens, but their take on what happens.

Even so, it’s hard to change a “take.” It’s built on a lifetime of learning. A change of belief can happen in an instant, but it could also take years. So the question becomes: What work is worthy of my devoted effort?

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Are you getting rejected enough? Typically, stretching into who you want to become should entail a fair number of rejections. It is part of the admission cost to this new version of yourself and the grand wins that go along with the powerful incarnation. Reward yourself for all risks in the name of personal development.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). You’ll have trouble letting go of things beyond your control and trying not to think about them won’t work. However, there’s luck to be had from going even bigger -- pondering the vastness to gain a different perspective of your own role in it. Your will is mighty and can do a lot of good when applied to the right things.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). This is the ideal moment for a psychic deep clean. There’s no single item that’s too scary in there; it’s just the quantity of things that can seem overwhelming. After all, you’ve been storing memories and ideas in there for a long time. Some you no longer need to hold onto, and others are worthy of framing.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). You encourage those around you and your support is a big reason why they shine. Even so, be careful not to foster any kind of dependency here. When they can fly without you, it’s a perpetual win.

You’re an integral part in a beautiful cycle.

You’ll do this again in a different arena. Don’t hold on too tight to any win.

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ou know Anthony ‘Rocco’ DiGrazia from his lionized restaurant dedicated to all things Windy City related, Rocco’s Little Chicago. But did you know the Chicago native also spends his free time perfecting recipes from the old county?

DiGrazia shares with us one of his staple comfort food recipes that is sure to please all carnivores— Meyer lemon chicken piccata with rosemary.

“This is my favorite variety of chicken piccata, which is one of those very easy recipes that someone can throw together that looks and tastes pretty impressive and the dish is adaptable,” DiGrazia said.

Hopefully, we’re all familiar with Italy’s method of fileting, battering and sauteing a protein called piccata. The method is similar to battering and frying chicken but adds a few extra steps to prepare the meat and accompanying sauce.

While Italians traditionally make the dish with veal, Italian-Americans began adapting the recipe to use yardbird due to its affordability and availability.

DiGrazia said he was inspired to play around with the traditional chicken piccata recipe after being gifted a large batch of Meyer lemons from a friend years ago.

Meyer lemons have a sweeter, more orangey taste than their sour sister, the lemon.

“I was wondering what I was going to do with this big batch of Meyer lemons and

this came to me,” DiGrazia said. “I added the rosemary because it goes well with citrus and usually chicken piccata doesn’t have garlic, but I add garlic to everything.”

While the process of butterflying the chicken (slicing the chicken breast from the side, but stopping just before cutting the breast in two pieces) and then dredging the breast in flour before sauteing is traditionally the same, the secret to this dish is in the sauce.

If you can’t get your hands on a few Meyer lemons, DiGrazia has a great hack that works well in a pinch.

“A Meyer lemon is essentially two parts lemon to one part orange,” DiGrazia said.

“You could use about a ½ cup of lemon juice and then a tablespoon or two of or- Rocco DiGrazia ange juice to bring out some of the sweetness and cut olives down on some of the acid.”

A 6-inch sprig of fresh DiGrazia recommends rosemary, stripped and pairing the finished dish minced with a side of ricotta gnoc1-2 cloves of minced chi and a glass of your favorgarlic ite wine.

Salt and Pepper to taste Chopped flat-leaf parsley ROCCO’S MEYER to garnish LEMON CHICKEN PICCATA WITH Procedure: ROSEMARY Ingredients: 2 skinless boneless chicken breasts 1½ cups all-purpose flour 6 Tbsp Extra virgin olive oil 6 Tbsp unsalted butter 1/3 cup chicken stock ½ cup Meyer lemon juice ¼ cup of rinsed capers OR julienned kalamata

Butterfly chicken breasts and pound out if they’re no more than ¼ inch thick.

Season chicken with salt and pepper to taste.

Melt 3 Tbsp butter and all of the oil in a large cast iron skillet (preferred) or pan on medium heat.

Dredge chicken in flour and shake off excess Fry chicken for about 4 minutes per side until lighly

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To Make the Sauce: Saute rosemary and garlic in the pan for a minute or so, until fragrant. Then add chicken stock and Meyer lemon juice to the pan.

Scrape up browned bits and cook until stock and juice mix reduces a bit and thickens up.

Add the capers or olives to the pan and barely melt the remaining butter into the sauce.

Season dish with salt and pepper and serve sauce over chicken and steamed broccolini.

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Invisible Theatre continues live performances for 50th anniversary Madison Beal

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he Invisible Theatre, a local nonprofit organization dedicated to both theatre and music productions, will continue its 50th anniversary celebration this April through a new “April Love” musical series.

The series will showcase local artists at the Invisible Theatre, 1400 N. First Ave., from April 16 to May 1. Tickets cost $40 for general admission or $20 for students and must be purchased ahead of time at invisbletheatre.com.

To-Ree-Nee Wolf, an internationally acclaimed artist and artistic associate at IT, will kick off the series with “A Wolf by Another Name,” a concert featuring music from her new CD and a mixed media display.

The following week, jazz duo Christine Vivona and Rob Boone will collaborate to perform “April in Paris,” a musical odyssey that will bring the spirit of the City of Lights to Tucson.

Finally, actors and singers Samantha Cormier and Nick Gallardo will close out the series with “Lucy and Ricky Live,” a production that will take the audience back through the “I Love Lucy” series’ most iconic moments.

IT’s staff has created a safe space where people can gather to enjoy live performances during the pandemic. They’ve limited capacity

to 30%, implemented measures for social distancing and installed a new ionization system into their AC to maximize air flow. In June, IT received verification from the Arizona Department of Health Services to open their doors to the public.

“They’ve instituted incredibly stringent COVID protocols,” Wolf said. “The kinds of things they’ve put in place make it so I’m comfortable performing there.”

A group of idealistic young artists came together in 1971 to create the Invisible Theatre—a new kind of theatre where people valued inclusivity and diversity as highly as they valued their artistic craft. IT was originally founded as a local playwright’s theatre, but it eventually expanded to include adaptations of classics, recent off-Broadway plays and musicals, and cabarets.

Susan Claassen, who has served as the managing artistic director at IT for 46 years, explained that IT was named to highlight the invisible energy that flows between performers and their audience to create the magic of the theatre.

Since the pandemic started, the Invisible Theatre has facilitated 47 live performances at their main venue. Audience members have been required to wear masks at all times, and performers have worn masks during most of the productions unless adequate social distancing was possible.

“We’re very committed

to in person,” Claassen said.

“Theater is about being in the same room together, communally listening to stories and sharing our stories and our perspectives.”

IT even developed a clear face mask for their performers to wear during their rendition of “Gloria: A Life”—a production based on the life of feminist Gloria Steinem that ran during February and March of this year. The production was so successful that they plan to run the play again in August.

The original play ended at the 2017 Women’s March on Washington, but Claassen thought it would serve the piece to make it current.

She reached out to the playwright, Emily Mann, who helped modernize the play to include important moments that occurred during the pandemic and the 2020 election.

Gloria Steinem herself even wrote a few new words for her character.

The Invisible Theatre has continued to produce shows despite the fact that they’re losing money by putting on performances. Prior to the pandemic, most of their revenues came from ticket sales. Due to capacity limitations, their box office income down about 75%, according to Claassen.

“The idea of all the trouble the Invisible Theater has gone through—at great cost to them—so that we could have this shared, communal event of coming together and engaging our imaginations, engaging the practic-

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es that enlarge the human heart and our sense of self and our connection to each other, is huge,” Wolf said.

IT’s plans to host a 50th anniversary cabaret celebration later this year. In the meantime, they will continue to produce shows at the

Invisible Theatre while enforcing strict COVID protocols. Their first priority is keeping their performers, staff and customers safe.

Their second priority is bringing the magic of live performances back to the community of Tucson.

“I like to say, when I do a little curtain speech with the audience, we have all joined the 1 percenters,” Claassen said. “That’s 1% of audiences anywhere in the world who are seeing live theater. And I think our lives are richer than that other 1%.”

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K I D S C A M P K ID IDS DS 2021 CAM CA AMP MP Why kids need outdoor activities more than ever

By Jeff Gardner Dozens of options for your little camper this summer

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Studies find COVID exacerbated children’s indoor-time problem Jeff Gardner Tucson Local Media

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ince the onset of the pandemic, there’s been no shortage of reminders from government agencies and the media to stay indoors and maintain distance from those outside of your immediate circle—often with one exception. Officials had stated that time can still be spent in nature and open recreation areas, so long as adequate distance can be maintained from others. However, this caveat hasn’t prevented a noticeable decline in children’s outdoor time during the pandemic.

Whether it’s team sports being cancelled, local gyms being closed, or attending PE class from behind a computer screen, youth spent less time outdoors and exercising in 2020—and this adds to a problem more than a decade in the process. However, the Pima County

Health Department has noted a consistent decline in local cases, and dozens of local summer youth activities are opening to get kids outdoors and active again.

According to a study published in the National Library of Medicine, parents observed a decrease in physical activity and increase in sedentary behavior between February and May 2020. The study, “Early effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on physical activity and sedentary behavior in children living in the U.S.,” reported that children engaged in about 90 minutes of school-related sitting and over 8 hours of leisure-related sitting a day. It went on to state that short-term changes in physical activity and sedentary behavior in reaction to COVID-19 may become permanently entrenched, leading to increased risk of obesity in children.

Local schools attempt-

ed to reduce this sedentary behavior caused by children being forced to stay at home, but many PE teachers agreed the amount of physical activity of a PE class simply cannot be matched over a video call.

Lisa Powell, a coach and PE teacher at Amphitheater Middle School, had her students work two days in the gym and two days outdoors during a normal week. Activities she taught included volleyball, lacrosse, badminton, floor hockey, weight lifting and more. When the pandemic hit and students learned from home, these sports were converted to doing pushups and weight lifting in front of a computer screen, as well as reading nutrition labels on household foods.

“Accountability was pretty tough over Zoom,” Powell said. “They do fade out sometimes, or you can’t see how hard they’re working. They really forgot how to play. Not just

compete, but play. They do much, much better with us back on campus.”

Though Amphitheater Middle School does not host its own summer camps, it does work with Project ACHIEVE, which is Amphitheater School District’s 21st Century Community Learning Centers program. This before- and after-school program furthers student engagement in various subjects, such as math, science and exercise.

“We don’t have camps here, per se, but I encourage my kids to go to camps,” Powell said.

A survey of children’s exercise and play time during COVID also found that only 5% of children were meeting the World Health Organization’s movement behavior guidelines such as an hour of vigorous physical activity every day.

The American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry has noted that American teens can

spend up to nine hours watching or using screens daily. And while these can be educational and entertaining hours, too much screening time can lead to sleep problems, lower grades, mood problems and less time learning other ways to relax and have fun.

“I think the disruption related to the pandemic has impacted all members of families,” said Michael Sulkowski, an associate professor at the University of Arizona’s College of Education who has also worked as a school psychologist. “But I think one of the big things that isn’t talked about enough is how children are not in environments where there’s the social and emotional elements of learning—you can’t quite get that over distance learning.”

However, he believes students are resilient and will be able to bounce back after this unusual past year. Once they’re

back in traditional educational and group settings, the majority of children should be fine.

“Keep kids moving,” Sulkowski said. “Any type of physical activity is probably going to be beneficial. Of course, this was a huge problem before the pandemic. The indolence of kids staring at screens is not new, we’ve been dealing with this for a decade… and the data of physical activity being important for kids is monumental.”

During his work, Sulkowski said he saw multiple examples of student issues resolved with physical exercise.

“As a school psychologist, and also while working on my doctorate, I was part of a healthy lifestyles group. The main focus was getting kids active and teaching parents how to be better consumers for food,” Sulkowski said.

“There is an impact there, and it’s something that translates pretty easily.”

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Adventure awaits in this year’s summer camp lineup M B

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t’s been a long, uncertain year for kids and parents everywhere, but things are finally looking up. The summer months are fast approaching, and in-person camp opportunities for youth are back! While summer camps and classes might look a bit different this time around due to smaller group sizes and other COVID-19 safety measures, kids will still have the chance to be together and have fun during Tucson’s sizzling summer months.

Whether your kids want to run around under the Arizona sun or channel their inner Picasso, there are plenty of options to choose from to keep your kids active and engaged until school starts up again in August.

TOWN OF MARANA The Town of Marana has offered youth a variety of fun activities during the summer for many years, and this summer

There are dozens of local recreational options for kids this summer, from swimming to painting to horse riding. is no exception. Here is a look at some of the programs being offered in Marana this summer. For more information, and to register, visit maranaaz. gov/recreation.

Swim the Cruz Swimmer’s Challenge. The Town of Marana wants to know if you have what it takes to swim the 18-mile distance of the Santa Cruz River in Marana! This self-paced swim challenge will take place from May 29 to July 31. Participants ages 4 and up can conquer the distance from any pool available to them.

For those without a pool, the Marana Pool, 13250 N. Lon Adams Road, will offer free lap swims all summer on Fridays and Saturdays from 6 to 8 a.m. Keep track of your distance by logging each swim online at maranaaz.gov/aquatics.

Registration costs $10 per resident and $12.50 per guest.

Water Play in the Garden Presented by Pima County Nature 2 You. If your child is an early riser, look no further.

Kids can spend their July Friday mornings staying cool and going green at

Summer Archery Class Naranja Park Archery Range 810 W. Naranja Drive, Oro Valley Mondays and Fridays - Through the month of June 8:00 am - 10:00 am $20 per session, JOAD Archery Class is open to all ages 8 and above Learn the basics of archery, while participating in a fun safe environment.

Limited to 10 students only for social distancing purposes.

Facemasks, gloves are optional, hand sanitizer and wipes will be provided.

Please bring a water bottle and sunscreen, water will be provided at the range.

To register RSVP via text to 520-955-3029 include name and phone # Taught by USA Archery Certified Coaches

the Marana Community Garden. Activities include planting, playing and investigating the miracles of life. This activity will be offered from 8 to 9 a.m. to the whole family for just a $40 fee for residents and a $50 fee for visitors. It will take place at Marana Heritage River Park, 12375 N. Heritage Park Drive, on July 9, 16, 23 and 30.

Paint Night in the Park for Teens! Teens can meet up at Marana Heritage River Park Barn, 12375 N. Heritage Park Drive, from May through August on the second Friday of the

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month to paint and create.

This instructor-led class will be offered from 6 to 8 p.m. to kids ages 10 to 17.

Registration costs $20 per resident and $25 for visitors. It will include a canvas and supplies to paint.

Horse Camp Presented by Tucson Mountain Stables. Is your son or daughter an animal lover? Tucson Mountain Stables is hosting two horse camps this summer for beginner and experienced riders. From June 7 to June 11, kids ages 5-7 can ride horses at Horse Camp Buckaroo.

An adult must stay present for Buckaroo campers.

Registration costs $175 per resident and $218.75 for visitors. From June 22 to June 25, children ages 8-13 will also have the chance to learn the basics of western horsemanship at Horse Camp Open.

Registration costs $200 per resident and $250 for visitors. The Horse Camps will take place at the Heritage Arena, 12375 North Heritage Park Drive, from 8 to 10 a.m.

Desert Bluegrass Association Jam Sessions.

From April to June, teens can jam out with other local musicians for free at the Marana Community Center, 13250 N. Lon Adams Road. This fun environment will offer beginner and intermediate musicians a safe space to explore the arts of Bluegrass and acoustic music.

Jam sessions will be offered every Tuesday from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Art in the Park with Young Rembrandts.

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day, Wednesday or Thursday afternoons from April 13 to May 20 for outdoor drawing lessons. The classes are designed for both beginner and advanced drawers. They will learn

about the basics of visual art and art history along with different technical skills. Tuesday lessons will take place at Crossroads at Silverbell District Park, 7548 N. Silverbell Road, from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Lessons cost $81 for

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residents and $101.25 for guests. Wednesday lessons will take place at Heritage River Park, 12375 N. Heritage Park Drive, from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. Lessons cost $81 for residents and $101.25 for guests. Thursday lessons will take place at Continental Reserve Park, 8568 N. Continental Reserve Loop, from 2:45 to 3:45 p.m. Lessons cost $68 for residents and $85 for guests.

Steve Berry’s Martial Arts Academy. Master instructor Steve Berry will teach kids ages 6 and up the art of Chuck Norris system karate—a combination of Korean Tang Soo Do, Japanese Akido, UFAF Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and American Boxing. The academy will be offered from May through August on Mondays and Thursdays from 7 to 8:30 p.m at the Marana

Community Center located in Ora May Harn District Park, 13250 N. Lon Adams Road. Each session costs $35 for residents or $43.75 for non-residents.

JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER TUCSON Camp J. The Tucson Jewish Community Center will be hosting their accredited weekly summer camp for kids ages 5 to 15 at the JCC, 3800 E. River Road. While the camp will still promote creativity, initiative and leadership, it has been redesigned with CDC and AZHD COVID-19 guidelines in mind. Camp J’s daily activities will include arts and crafts, outdoor sports, STEM programs, music and drama and field trips. Campers will be required to wear masks and

social distance during the activities. Camp J will run Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., for 10 weeks starting on June 1 and ending on Aug. 6. Camp J will be closed on May 31 and July 5. For more information, and to register, visit tucsonjcc.org.

Here’s a breakdown according to age group: Shalom “Peace” Camp: A traditional day camp designed for children entering kindergarten through second grade. Campers will be grouped by age so staff can directly meet their different developmental needs. Shalom campers will be led by experienced specialist instructors throughout their daily activities. Weekly admission costs $285 for members, $335 for guests.

Giborim “Heroes” Camp: A more specialized

day camp designed for kids entering 3rd through 5th grade. Giborim campers will participate in activities that allow them to nurture their creativity and explore new interests. Weekly admission costs $320 for members, $370 for guests.

Tiyul “Trip” Camp: This camp is designed for older campers heading into grades 6-9. The ’tweens and teens will be encouraged to work together with their peers through different activities to help them develop more awareness the world around them. Tiyul campers will be offered a weekly field trip and overnight at the Tucson JCC. Weekly admission costs $330 for members, $380 for guests.

Special Needs Inclusion Program: Camp J’s award-winning Inclusion Program was created to

give children, ages 5-12, living with special needs a fun summer camp experience. Children in the program will be paired with advocates on a 1:1, 1:2 or 1:3 ratio. For more information, contact Josh Shenker at jshenker@tucsonjcc. org or 299-3000 ext.192.

STEAM CAMPS If you’re hoping to keep your child’s mind active this summer, here are some STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art and math) camp opportunities: Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum’s Virtual Summer Camp. The Desert Museum is hosting a week-long, online camp for kids ages 5 to 10 this summer. Kids will be sent a “hands-on desert kit” so they can participate in fun arts & crafts and science activities from the comfort of their home. They will also meet different Sonoran Desert animals during the live online camp sessions, which run on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Desert Museum staff will give recommended activities for camp on Tuesday and Thursday. This camp will take place from June 14 to June 18 from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. It costs $120 for Desert Museum members and $145 for non-members. For more information, and to register, visit desertmuseum.org/kids.

Summer Camp at Children’s Museum Tucson. The Children’s Museum Tucson will be holding weekly, inperson camps with different themes from

May 31 to Aug. 6 at their downtown Tucson location, 200 S. Sixth Ave. From celebrating different cultures to science experiments to creative building activities, kids will never be bored at the Children’s Museum’s summer camp. Ages vary week by week, but kids as young as 4 and as old as 9 will be able to participate.

Camps are held from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.

The weekly sessions cost $125 for members and $155 for non-members.

For more information, and to register, visit childrensmuseumtucson. org.

Tucson Museum of Art Summer Art Camp.

Campers ages 4-13 will focus on creating artwork in various media, including painting, printmaking and collage while encouraging kids to explore their own personal stories and tune into nature. All-day sessions will be limited to 40 students spread among four classrooms; no drop-in participants will be allowed this year.

Among other COVID precautions, students and staff will be asked to wear masks at all times.

Camps will run from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily with after-camp care available beginning the week of June 7 and finishing the week of July 26.

Weekly cost to members is $225 and weekly cost to nonmembers is $250. Aftercare from 3 to 5 p.m. is $40. For more information, call 624-2333, extension 7121, email education@

t u c s o n mu s e u m o f a r t . org or or visit tucsonmuseumofart.org.

Summer Camp Unplugged. YMCA’s summer camp is back in 2021 for kids ages 5 to 12 at different YMCA locations around Tucson! This camp will be centered around STEAM activities to prevent summer learning loss. Kids can expect animal encounters, trips to the pool and outer space adventures. Summer Camp Unplugged starts on June 7 and will continue through July 30.

Camp sessions take place Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Registration costs $15 per child. Parents must pay an additional $10 per week per child after registration. Total cost per week varies between $150-$190 depending on financial need. For more information, and to register, visit tucsonymca.org.

The Juice Box: A Summer Camp for Kids. Do you have a budding young artist at home? Creative Juice, 2959 N. Swan Road, is hosting a summer camp for young painters, ages 6 to 12, for five weeks this June and July. Mediums will change from week to week and will include acrylics, pastels, watercolors, clay and more. Class will be held every morning, from 9 a.m. to noon, outside on Creative Juice’s patio. To promote social distancing, campers will receive their own art kits and workspace. The Juice Box Camp costs $130 for four days and $165 for five days. For an additional fee, parents can extend Continued on P6

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Presidio San Agustín del Tucson Museum Summer Camps. The

Presidio San Agustín del Tucson Museum, 196 N. Court Ave., is taking kids back through time this summer. From June 7-11 and June 21-25, kids ages 8 to 12 can partake in a Live History Summer Camp where they

will learn about blacksmithing and experience the traditional foods of the Sonoran Desert.

From June 14 to June 18, kids ages 10 to 14 will be able to participate in an Archaeology Summer Camp where they will

analyze prehistoric desert artifacts. From June 21 to June 25, the museum is offering kids ages 9 to 15 a Bilingual Theatre Summer Camp where they will learn about local history through role play.

Each camp will take place at the museum from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The weekly camps cost $265 for museum members and $290 for nonmembers. For more information, and to register, visit tucsonpresidio.com.

Museum of Miniatures Summer Camp.

Tucson’s Museum of Miniatures, 4455 E. Camp Lowell Drive, is hosting weekly, half-day summer camps for kids ages 5-12.

Campers will build, explore and create through fun activities that will incorporate different STEAM concepts. Camp sessions will take place Monday-Friday in July, from 9 a.m. to noon or 1 to 4 p.m. Each weekly session will cost $135 per child. Museum members will get a 10% discount on tuition. For more information, and to regis-

ter, visit theminitimema- For more information, and to register, visit elgchine.org. rupocycling.org.

Desert Destroyers OUTDOOR & SPORTS Summer Archery Camp.

CAMPS These classes, taught by For kids who love stay- USA Archery Certified ing active, there are lots Coaches, will be taught of summer camp options from 8-10 a.m. on Monin and around the Tucson days and Fridays at Oro area. Here’s a look at just Valley’s Naranja Park some of the outdoor pro- Archery Range, 810 W. grams available to youth: Nananja Drive. Open to El Grupo Summer anyone over age 8. Classes Bike Camp. Local youth are limited to 10 students can take advantage of to allow for physical disTucson’s many bike paths tancing. $20 per session. and trails this summer Register via text to 520in a kid’s cycling camp. 955-3029.

Pee Wee Sports Camp.

This camp will be offered from June 7-11, June 14- A noncompetitive sports 18 and June 21-25. It’s camps for youngsters ages designed to empower 5 to 7. This special day kids, ages 7-13, by grow- camp will help your child ing their bike skills and develop basic hand-eye knowledge. In addition coordination through a to sharpening their skills variety of fun sports activas cyclists, kids will learn ities including tennis, basabout environmental ketball and swim. Pee Wee stewardship, health and Sports Camp will take wellness through hand- place at the Tucson Rackon activities. Campers et & Fitness Club, 4001 N. will begin their day at 8:00 Country Club Road, from a.m. and end each day at 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Monday 12:30 p.m. at El Grupo’s through Friday. Camp Clubhouse, 610 N. Ninth dates and costs will be anAvenue. Each week-long nounced in the weeks to camp session costs $210. come. For more informa-

tion, and to register, visit tucsonracquetclub.com.

Summer Volleyball Camp. AZ Wild Volleyball Club is inviting girls from 6th to 12th grade to participate in their summertime volleyball camps. Players of all levels will grow their skills and prepare for the competitive seasons to come. The camps will take place at Continental Elementary School, 1991 E. Whitehouse Canyon Road from June 7 to July 14. The weekly camps will be divided by skill level. Each camp will cost $120 per player and will be limited in size to adhere to COVID guidelines. For more information, and to register, visit azwildvolleyballclub.com.

I-9 Sports Kids Flag Football Program. I-9 sports is offering boys and girls ages 4 to 11 a competitive outlet this summer! From April 24 to June 5, kids can play flag football with their peers at Dan Felix Memorial Park, 5790 N. Camino de la Tierra. The program kicks off with opening days and ends with play-off games.

There are no try outs for this program, and everyone gets a chance to play.

All games and practices will take place from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. The program costs $159. For more information, and to register, visit i9sports.com.

MISCELLANEOUS SPECIAL INTEREST CAMPS If you’re looking for an out of the ordinary opportunity for your son or daughter this sum-

mer, here are some of the special interest camps and classes being offered around town: Roots Hot Yoga Tucson Yoga Classes for Teen Girls. A yoga summer camp series for high school girls. Every Wednesday night in June, teen girls can gather at Roots Hot Yoga Tucson, 4951 E. Grant Road, to breathe, flow and find their zen through yoga classes. Classes will be taught by Leah Baldo, a 200-hour registered yoga teacher and teen yoga instructor. The yoga summer series costs $60.

Email leahbaldo@gmail. com for more information.

Camp Giggle Stitch.

Calling all aspiring fashionistas! Camp Giggle Stitch is hosting classes and camps all summer long so you can learn the art of sewing. Campers will be supplied with a sewing machine and all the sewing materials they need to create their own wearable works of art. Camps sessions will run from Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., starting on May 24 and ending on July 23. Weekly sessions cost $250. For more information, and to register, visit campgigglestitch.com/.

Reid Park Zoo Camp.

The midtown zoo is planning a summer camp with both in-person and virtual opportunities. The Zoo is offering half-day weekly camps in June and July for children entering grades 1 through 6. Camp events are Mondays through Thursdays in-person at the Zoo, with a virtual component on Fridays. At

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the camp, kids get to see how animal care happens behind the scenes, get to meet “education ambassadors” (animals like snakes, skinks, and anteaters) and lots of hands-on activities that will help teach participants about animal adaptations, animal habitats, and why it is important to human health to keep animals and the environment healthy. Monday, June 7, 2021 through Monday, July 26. 8 a.m. to noon. $145 for Zoo Member children, $175 for Non-Member children. reidparkzoo.org/event/ zoo-summer-camp/ Shine!

Preforming Arts Summer Camp. Tucson Girls Chorus is putting together an in-person, performing arts day camp for boys and girls ages 6 through 12. From June 7-11 and June 14-19, kids will sing, dance and perform with their peers

and highly qualified conductors. Camp will take place at the TGC building, 4020 E. River Road, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Each session costs $267. Call 520577-6064 or email info@ tucsongirlschorus.org for more information.

Ballet Bootcamp Summer Intensive. Tucson’s Academy of Ballet, Tap, and Jazz, 2100 N. Wilmot Road, is inviting trained dancers ages 7 and up to their Ballet Bootcamp.

The workshop will start on June 1 and continue until a final performance on July 1. Ballet Bootcamp runs 5-6 days a week, Monday through Friday, with two Saturdays: June 5 and June 26. Dancers will be divided into groups based on skill level. The workshop costs $500 for level 1 dancers, $750 for levels 2 & 3 dancers, and $950 for advanced dancers. For more informa-

tion, and to register, visit academyofballetintucson. com.

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOLS TUCSON Local churches are once again offering youth in-person, faith-based camp opportunities this summer! Here are just a few of the fun events being offered to kids in our community: Into the Unknown.

Mountainview Baptist Church, 3500 W. Overton Road, is holding their annual Character Challenge Kid’s Camp from June 20 to June 25. Kids will travel to Mountain Meadows Ranch in Christopher Creek, Arizona, to discover who God made them to be. This five-day excursion costs $250 and will be offered to youth who have completed 3rd through 6th grade. For

more information, and to register, mvbctucson. churchcenter.com.

Middle School Summer Camp. Looking for an escape from the Arizona heat this summer? Christ Community Church, 530 S. Pantano Road, is offering middle schoolers a trip to the mountains of New Mexico to build stronger relationships with their peers and with God. Campers will drive seven hours to Lone Tree Camp in Capitan, New Mexico.

The camp will take place from June 21 to June 26 for $400. Scholarships are available for this camp.

High School Summer Camp. Christ Community Church, 530 S. Pantano Road, is hosting a summer camp for high schoolers in the San Bernardino Mountains of California. This summer camp will allow teens to slow down and experience transformation through different games, discussions and group challenges. Camp starts on June 28 and ends on July 2. Registration costs $525. Scholarships are available for this camp.

Musical Boot Camp.

Calling all thespians! This unique camp opportunity combines faith and fun in a musical bootcamp. Fifth through 12th graders will learn different choreographies and songs that will be showcased in a performance on June 18 at 6 p.m. This camp will take place at Christ Community Church, 530 S. Pantano Road, from June 14-18, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Registration costs $50 through June 1 and $60 afterwards.

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