Photos: Beyond Tucson events on Saturday
Beyond events on Jan. 7 commemorate the anniversary of January 8th, but also encourage community residents to get outdoors, participate and get to know each other.
Beyond Tucson events on Saturday, Jan. 7
Jan. 8 shooting victim Suzi Hileman gets a hug from her husband Bill Hileman at a hugging spot at the Christina-Taylor Green Memorial River Park near Shannon and Magee roads during the Each One Take One Stroll & Roll as part of the Beyond Tucson events on Saturday.
Beyond Tucson events on Saturday, Jan. 7
Jamie Stone, 10, a classmate of Jan. 8 shooting victim Christina-Taylor Green writes a message on the path at the Christina-Taylor Green Memorial River Park during the Each One Take One Stroll & Roll as part of the Beyond Tucson events. At left are fellow classmates classmates Alyson Matthews, 9, and Serenity Hammrich, 10.
Beyond Tucson events on Saturday, Jan. 7
Renee Nelson, left, hugs friend Margaret Kahn Garaway following their walk on the CDO Wash at the Christina-Taylor Green Memorial River Park during the Each One Take One Stroll & Roll as part of the Beyond events following the mass shootings a year ago.
Beyond Tucson events on Saturday, Jan. 7
A big group hugs after finishing their walk along the CDO Wash at the Christina-Taylor Green Memorial River Park during the Each One Take One Stroll & Roll as part of the Beyond events following the mass shootings a year ago.
Beyond Tucson events on Saturday, Jan. 7
John Green, center, father of Christina-Taylor Green who died in the Jan. 8 shootings, smiles as he walks at the Christina-Taylor Green Memorial River Park during the Each One Take One Stroll & Roll as part of the Beyond event following the mass shootings a year ago in which his daugther Christina was shot and killed. At left is son Dallas Green and at right is John's sister Kim Green.
Beyond Tucson events on Saturday, Jan. 7
Rachel Miller and her daughter Ila, 4, huddle together in the cold morning air as they use percussion tubes during the sunrise meditation ceremony at Peppi's House at Tucson Medical Center on Saturday, part of the Beyond Tucson events.
Beyond Tucson events on Saturday, Jan. 7
Ross Zimmerman, right, father of Gabe Zimmerman, who was killed in the January 8 shooting and Ron Barber, a Giffords aide who was wounded in the attack, sit together as they use percussion tubes during the meditation ceremony on Saturday at Tucson Medical Center, part of the Beyond Tucson events.
Beyond Tucson events on Saturday, Jan. 7
Sinde Rubiner and other performers raise their hands in the air during a meditation ceremony in the center of the labyrinth at Peppi's House at Tucson Medical Center on Saturday. The Beyond (Beyond) coalition, which is made up of individuals and Southern Arizona groups, is having a series of events taking place from dawn to dusk.
Beyond Tucson events on Saturday, Jan. 7
People watch performers on the edge of the labyrinth at Peppi's House at Tucson Medical Center on Saturday. The Beyond (Beyond) coalition, which is made up of individuals and Southern Arizona groups, is having a series of events taking place from dawn to dusk.
Beyond Tucson events on Saturday, Jan. 7
Stephanie Jamison, left, along with her daughter Natasha Ferrell, middle, 12, and her friend Erianna Houlton, 11, put together some beads for themselves at the Beads of Courage venue at Reid Park during the Beyond Tucson event on Saturday.
Beyond Tucson events on Saturday, Jan. 7
Debbie Lopez relives her youth by using a hula hoop at the CODAC venue during the Beyond Tucson main event on Saturday at Reid Park. Participants, like Lopez, were given prizes for taking part in the activity. Members of CODAC were at the event promoting an easy, fun, health and wellness activity such as using a hula hoop.
Beyond Tucson events on Saturday, Jan. 7
Zach Rieger, foreground, and fellow members of Jovert, a steel drum band from Tucson Magnet High School perform at Reid Park during the Beyond Tucson main event on Saturday.
Beyond Tucson events on Saturday, Jan. 7
Paty Gonzalez joins a flash mob exercise dance at the Demeester Outdoor Performance Center at Reid Park during the Beyond Tucson main event on Saturday.
Beyond Tucson events on Saturday, Jan. 7
Greer Parrish, middle, helps her son Nate, 3, hold his container of ice cream while her daughter listens to the Jovert steel drum band from Tucson Magnet High School during the Beyond Tucson main event at Reid Park.
Beyond Tucson events on Saturday, Jan. 7
Runners participating in the Meet Me At Maynards walk and running event downtown run along East Congress Street on Saturday as part of the Beyond Tucson events around town. The Beyond coalition, which is made up of individuals and Southern Arizona groups, is having a series of events taking place from dawn to dusk. They are commemorating last year's shootings on January 8 by celebrating the spirit of togetherness Tucsonans felt in the days and months after the tragic event.
Beyond Tucson events on Saturday, Jan. 7
Randy Van Nostrand, center, gives a brief story about the history of the Valley of the Moon fantasy park during the story telling under the Faerie Lights on Saturday, part of the Beyond Tucson events in celebration of kindness to all to honor of last year's shooting victims.
Beyond Tucson events on Saturday, Jan. 7
Art Lohman, who calls himself "Zogog the Wizard reads "The Foot Book" by Dr. Seuss to Isadora Roddrick, 2, as her grandmother Linda Floor listens at left, at the Valley of the Moon fantasy park during the story telling under the Faerie Lights on Saturday, part of the Beyond Tucson events.
Beyond Tucson events on Saturday, Jan. 7
Members of the Tucson Fire Department and Northwest Fire District honor guards bring out the colors marching along the first base dugout as sun sets on the closing ceremonies for Beyond at Kino Stadium on Saturday.
Beyond Tucson events on Saturday, Jan. 7
Dawn Ray holds up her fingers in a peace sign as she and the others of the small gathering sing Amazing Grace during the last minutes of the closing ceremonies for Beyond at Kino Stadium on Saturday.
Beyond Tucson events on Saturday, Jan. 7
Mary Stanford holds her son Jesse as they listen to the special symphony written to commemorate the Jan. 8 shootings during the closing ceremonies for Beyond at Kino Stadium on Saturday.
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