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Explore Tucson on Foot

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The idea for this meetup was inspired by William Heinrich, the sociologist who walked every block of New York City's 5 boroughs.

Once a week, we'll explore a new neighborhood in Tucson. All walks will be approximately 2 hours, and should cover about 4 miles, which is about 8000 steps for most people. Walks will normally start and end somewhere within reasonable distance of restaurant or coffee shop so folks who want to come early or stay late will be able to do so.

The goal is to explore neighborhoods you might never normally set foot in. And yes, it may mean driving a little ways to get to where we are walking, so the idea is Exploration more than Exercise, although ideally it will accomplish both.

Upcoming events

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Sat, Dec 6 · 15:00 MST
Sam Hughes neighborhood walk 3 PM
Borderlands Brewing Sam Hughes, 2500 E 6th St, Tucson, AZ, US
Sam Hughes was a Tucson merchant who arrived here in the 1860s. Hughes helped incorporate the City of Tucson and he assisted in establishing public education here. Sam Hughes Elementary School was named after Hughes first, later the neighborhood adopted the name too.
The Sam Hughes neighborhood is bounded by Speedway, Broadway, Campbell, and Country Club. It is just east of University of Arizona. Note that Sam Hughes is buried in one of the cemeteries on Oracle Rd.

Most homes in the neighborhood were built in the 1920s through the 1950s. The architectural styles in the neighborhood are very eclectic, varying from California Bungalow to Pueblo Revival to Mission Revival to Craftsman styles. Many homes in the neighborhood were designed by Josias Joesler, Tucson’s most celebrated and well-known architect. The houses are all really interesting and many have artistic touches like the house which has a London phone booth in the front yard.

We'll meet at Borderlands Brewing company on the southeast corner of 6th and Tucson Boulevard and we can wander back there after the walk. They have a good menu and even have karaoke several nights a week.
27 attendees
Sun, Dec 7 · 11:00 MST
weihnachtsmarkt desert sky school fundraiser event
Location not specified yet
A german winter market with sonoran desert style. will have live performances, international food silent auction, crafts, games, rides.
This is the fundraiser for the desert sky school. come out and look at the artisan offerings and maybe pick up a present for someone... or yourself to help support this small school. Come to chat and wander this winter market.
1350 n arcadia ave
8 attendees
Sun, Dec 7 · 14:00 MST
Sporadic Sunday dinner and discussion
Andrea's House, 2269 N. Creek Vista Drive, Tucson, AZ, US
This is an occasional discussion and potluck at my house.

I'll have Chips and salsa and lemonade and some Pennsylvania food like shoo fly pie and pretzels.

The discussion topic will most likely be artificial intelligence but also China and the global economy.

We will also make soup.
5 attendees
Sun, Dec 21 · 16:30 MST
Sunday night Winterhaven walk Meet at 5:00 PM At Shooters
Shooters Steakhouse, 3115 E Prince Rd, Countryclub and Prince, Tucson, AZ, US
Winterhaven is a historic neighborhood in Tucson, recognized for its unique ranch-style homes, lush landscaping, and the annual Festival of Lights, which has been celebrated since 1949.

We'll meet at Shooters which is a neighborhood bar easy walking distance from Winterhaven. I'm scheduling the meeting time a little bit before dark, so that we can walk over when it's light out and get a sense of the neighborhood WITHOUT the Christmas lights and maybe start off when it's a tiny bit less crowded.

### Festival History

In 1949 CB Richards created a cooperative water company and a modern residential development north of what was Tucson at the time. By 1957 all but 19 of the 257 original lots had been developed.
The Festival of Lights began in 1949. Mr. Richards was inspired to create the Festival after visiting a similar display in Beverly Hills, California in the 1930s. He purchased the first set of Christmas lights in 1949 and donated them to the neighborhood. He purchased the Aleppo pines from a local nursery that was going out of business. They were planted at regular intervals throughout the neighborhood and electrical connections were hooked up near each tree for the lights.
38 attendees

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