Pima County families are invited to inaugural PEEPS celebration on June 4

Pima County families are invited
to inaugural PEEPS celebration on June 4

PIMA COUNTY, May 27, 2022 — To mark the beginning of summer, Pima County’s Department of Community & Workforce Development is inviting all families — especially those with young children — to the inaugural PEEPS Celebration June 4, 10 a.m to 2 p.m., at the Kino Event Center, 2805 E. Ajo Way.

The Pima Early Education Program Scholarships (PEEPS) are given to qualifying families in Pima County so that their young children can attend high-quality preschools.

In spring 2021, the Pima County Board of Supervisors created the Pima Early Education Program. Strong community support has kept it going, said Nicole Scott, the program’s manager in Pima County.

“With contributions from the City of Tucson, the Town of Marana, the Town of Oro Valley and donations made to the United Way of Tucson and Southern Arizona by individuals and businesses, the program has supported nearly 700 children that otherwise would not have had the opportunity to attend these high-quality preschools,” Scott said.

“That is why we are celebrating this incredible, collaborative initiative that serves some of our youngest learners.”

The PEEPS Celebration is free and will be a combination resource fair and party.

Activities for young children will include face painting, balloons, crafts, snacks, vendor-table activities, a dunk tank and special appearances by Spider-Man, Maribel from Disney’s “Encanto” and Moana.

Adults will be able to learn about services and resources offered by Pima County — including for high-quality preschools—and from more than 20 local organizations.

“This won’t be your typical resource event,” Scott said. “Not only is it an opportunity for children to engage in fun learning activities, but also for families to enjoy the free event together while getting access to all the amazing resources that the County and community-based organizations have to offer.”