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September 6, 2023
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Volume 36 • Number 9
Fall Arts Preview
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Feature Dark Skies at night, our delight
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‘Prance Your Pup’ walks into Tucson BY CHRISTINA FUOCO-KARASINSKI Tucson Local Media Staff
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escue Me Tucson will host the inaugural “Prance Your Pup” fun walk (9 a.m. to noon) and adoption event (9 a.m. to 2 p.m.) on Saturday, Nov. 4, at Ann Day Community Park, 7601 N. Mona Lisa Drive, Tucson.
The event features local vendors, food trucks, music and family activities including a “Smooch Your Pooch” booth. Kids of all ages can meet “Dusty” from the Tucson Roadrunners between 9:30 a.m. and 10 a.m. Multiple area rescues and shelters will be present with a wide selection of dogs and puppies to adopt.
McGruff the Crime Dog may be doing detective work at the park. Rescue Me Tucson operates Rescue Me Marana, an all-volunteer-run, collaborative-based pet adoption center. Since opening in September 2021, Rescue Me Tucson has facilitated adoption of more than 850 dogs and cats and has helped connect hundreds of people to com-
munity resources for affordable spay/ neuter, vaccines and training needs. Rescue Me Tucson helps people looking for a specific breed learn how to search shelters and rescues. Their goal is to help the public connect with the right rescue animal for their family.
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Desert Sunset Realty hosts anniversary drive BY VERONICA KUFFEL
Fill your eyes with art; there's plenty in town
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New sounds abound in Tucson
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o commemorate the expansion of Desert Sunset Realty, owner and broker Leah Crandell wanted to serve more than celebrate. The company’s chamber ribbon cutting is on the horizon, and she will offer two chances to give back to the community. “Hosting the drives alongside our ribbon cutting, it underscores our core values,” Crandell said. “We’re not just a real estate business, we’re an active participant in the well-being of our community.” Desert Sunset Realty partnered with the Marana Chamber to host
Matthew and Leah Crandell will celebrate the anniversary of their business, Desert Sunset Realty, with a community toy and blood drive. (Leah Crandell /Submitted)
a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate its growth as a company. On Aug. 31, participants were welcome
to bring toys and donate blood to benefit the Red Cross and Team Lizzie Bell.
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The chamber allows a ribbon cutting for each new member to celebrate its introduction and commitment to Marana. Crandell decided to take the celebration a step further. “(The ribbon cutting) is to symbolize our commitment to active community engagement and to showcase our company’s excellence, integrity and goals,” Crandell explained. Desert Sunset Realty hosted the toy and blood drive to benefit Team Lizzie Bell, a local nonprofit that supports hospitalized children and their families. Bell was diagnosed with Diamond
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