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Special Events at Desert Divers
Through out the year we host special events in Tucson for divers and non-divers alike. From our monthly Meet and Greets at Capriccio's to public Discover Scuba and Snorkeling experiences sponsored by the City of Tucson, Tucson Police Department and the Northwest YMCA.Check the City of Tucson Parks and Recreations schedule for a scuba Demo in your area.This year the YMCA Heathy Kids Day is April 12th, 2008 10am-2pm; we will be at the Lohse YMCA downtown. Our SCUBA RANGERS club, made up of aspiring future divers 8-10 years old also do community service as part of their club activities.We also visit local schools to do free presentations on SCUBA diving and marine life around the world.
Now!! Brundog's Zy-De-Que (Cappricio's) Meet and Greet
Desert Divers and Brundog's Zy-De-Que(Formally Cappricios) have teamed up to bring you an evening filled with libations, and all around good times. While enjoying some of the finest Barbeque, Cajun Cuise and beverages that Tucson has to offer, divers are welcome to come share underwater adventure stories, meet other local dive enthusiasts, meet a new dive buddy, and help to stir interest for potentially new divers to keep our favorite sport going strong. That’s right, you don’t have to already be a diver to attend the festivities. If you are even marginally interested in becoming a scuba diver, this event is perfect for you. It will give you the opportunity to hear why so many people enjoy this exciting sport and to see great photographs of some of the fascinating creatures and beautiful dive destinations that lure so many of us beneath the waves. Hang out with Desert Divers staff and fellow divers out of their Wetsuits! Saturday, Feb 16,2008 Saturday, Mar 22,2008 Saturday, Apr 19,2008 Saturday, May 17,2008 Saturday, June 28,2008 Saturday, July 26,2008 Saturday, Aug 23,2008 Saturday, Sept 20,2008 Saturday, Oct 18,2008 Saturday, Nov 15,2008 Time: 6:00 p.m. until 9pm Location: Next door to Desert Divers (1 building South) Reservations: 887-2333/ 88SCUBA Come and enjoy a sampling of menu items from the chef, sit back, relax, and taste an excellent array of wines, micro-brews and top shelf liquors. And don't miss our raffle for t-shirts, hats, gear, specialty classes, and more! Start off your Saturday night with our Desert Divers staff and other underwater fans just like yourself. Drink, eat and have a fantastic evening with those who share a similar love of diving.
Great American Fish Count in San Carlos Mexico
The weekend of the July 4th holiday is the annual Great American Fish Count in San Carlos Mexico. Desert Divers Scuba Centers, Ocean Sports,and the Desert Dolphins scuba club team up to sponsor this annual event. It is a fun way to focus on the state of our current fish counts in the San Carlos area. Dates: June 29- July 5, 2008 Surveys for the July 2008 fish count may be submitted to Desert Divers or Ocean Sports through August 31, 2008.
Desert Divers Annual AQUATIC ADVENTURES PHOTO CONTEST
Desert Divers is teaming up with some of Tucson's best Underwater Photographers to offer the first ever Desert Divers Photo Contest. Underwater Photographers of all ages and skill levels are invited to participate and showcase their diving adventures. We are looking for our customers' favorite photographs of their travels all around the world. We want to exhibit your diving experiences, from encountering the diverse marine life in San Carlos to witnessing the exotic locales of the Caribbean, from braving in the California Kelp Forests to venturing near the Great Whites in South Africa. This contest is about sharing the adventures that we all partake in when entering the underwater world. We want to see those treasured photos that have been ignored and neglected or those that have been hidden away on a computer and only seen as screen savers. A: Underwater Photographs marine life photos, macro shots, wide-angle shots, black and white or color. B: Aquatic Related Photos Topside All photos must be submitted by October 31st to the Desert Divers West Location at First Ave. and River Road. Submitted photos must be printed on 8x10 photo paper to be judged. Underwater Photos 1st prize: 2 days boat diving 2nd prize: 1 day boat diving 3rd prize: Baja to Panama Fish ID Book Aquatic Related Topside Photos 1st prize: 2 days boat diving 2nd prize: 1 day boat diving 3rd prize: Baja to Panama Fish ID Book The winning photos will be framed and displayed at the West Side location and on the Desert Divers websire. All winners and their photos will also be featured in the Desert Divers Newsletter! For information please call Traci @ (520) 887-2822
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