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 'You can do it:' 19 adults earn diplomas
through library's Career Online High School
A a small ceremony at the Sahuarita Library April 29, five students well past the traditional age of a high school graduate officially earned their high school diplomas. The quintet who attended the ceremony was part of an overall class of 19 who earned their degrees through the Pima County Public Library’s Career Online High School, an alternative, online school that also offers job training in specific fields, like security, hospitality, child care, office management and commercial driving.
WIC program: A community of support
Nutrition may be in its name, but the Arizona Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children is about much more than good food. Pima County's WIC staffers also provide breastfeeding support services,referrals to health and social services and much more.
"If it wasn't for the WIC program," said one mom, "I don't know what I'd do."
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Green Geek offers advice on recycling
of cans, paper, clothing and ... dryer lint?
Is it safe to toss a broken hair dryer in the trash? Can you recycle even if you don’t have a blue bin at home? Will old dryer lint help your garden grow? The Green Geek is here to answer your questions about all things green! You’ll find this column in Pima County FYI on the second Friday of each month. If you have a question about anything green-related, send it to fyinewsletter@pima.gov.
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PACC looking for adopters
amid seasonal influx of puppies
For those who have been considering adding a puppy to the family, it’s a great time to adopt. The Pima Animal Care Center is looking for foster families and adopters for puppies from 8 weeks of age and up. The shelter has dozens of puppies up for adoption, with more coming in every day. Puppies of all sizes, breeds and temperaments have come through PACC in recent weeks, from the smaller Chihuahuas and terriers to the larger pit bulls hounds, and Labrador retriever mixes.
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Support from Pima County One-Stop
helps man turn his life around
Mario Enriquez had lost nearly everything. His mother passed away, he got into a horrible car accident that left him unable to work and his wife kicked him out of the house. Enriquez was close to giving up when a friend told him about Pima County’s One-Stop, which aids people in finding employment, training and educational needs to meet their career goals. “One-Stop is what got me going,” he said.
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Challenge yourself with clean-air quiz
for a chance at bicycling prizes
Take the #ThisIsCleanAir Challenge any time in May to test your knowledge about air quality and how your activities affect what we breathe. You can also enter for a chance to win prizes, such as a Hydroflask bottle; a Camelbak tumbler; a bike pannier; a bike accessory and maintenance kit; a Tucson attractions fun book; a Loop jersey; and more.
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The Loop makes big connection in Oro Valley
Cyclists and pedestrians in Oro Valley now have a quick, safe connection to The Chuck Huckelberry Loop, thanks to the Pima County Regional Flood Control District. On May 5, the district completed paving and striping on a new, half-mile segment of The Loop that extends the pathway further north and connects it to East Rancho Vistoso Boulevard.
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Main Library accepting submissions
for its summertime child art exhibit
Children up to age 13 may submit up to two pieces of art to be displayed in the children's room at the Joel D. Valdez Main Library from June 1 through Aug. 30. Children can bring their artwork from home or create them at the library. The theme for the summertime exhibit is "All Together Now," but artwork on any topic will be accepted. Drawings, paintings, collages and other forms of two-dimensional art are encouraged. A mat is preferred, but no frame, and the size should be no greater than 24 by 24 inches.
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