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Bronson resignation closes a chapter in Pima County history
After 27 years as a Pima County Supervisor, Sharon Bronson’s resignation concludes a historic and consequential career. A Democrat elected in 1996, she is the longest-serving supervisor in the County’s history, and was the first woman ever elected to represent District 3 — a 7,400-square-mile expanse that sprawls from Tucson’s west side to the Yuma county line. The mostly rural district covers 83 percent of Pima County.
Dos and Don'ts for a safe and happy Thanksgiving
Don't be a turkey this holiday season! Here are a few helpful tips to keep you, your pets, your fellow diners and your neighbors safe and healthy as you kick off the holiday season this Thursday.
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Flood Control District spotlights native language, plants in neighborhood food forest
Located fewer than 1,000 feet from Interstate-19, in the floodway of the El Vado Wash, sat an empty lot next to New Hope United Methodist Church. Today the roughly three-acre lot has been turned into a green infrastructure, water-harvesting basin that will help support a food forest that focuses on both native plants and the people who have cultivated them for decades.
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Stream these movies for Native American Heritage Month
Here are Pima Public Library staff picks for entertaining and fascinating films and documentaries to watch during Native American Heritage Month or any time throughout the year. These movies are free to stream through Kanopy, for those who have a library card.
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Mindful purchases can help fight holiday season waste, experts explain
If your trash bin looks a little more full than usual after this week, it’s no accident. The average American throws away 25% more trash than usual from Thanksgiving to New Year’s Day, according to the panel at a special Pima County informational event on Nov. 15. The event, “Rewrapping the Holidays,” was organized by the Green Stewards, the County’s all-volunteer green team.
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Give a dog a 'Home for the Holiday' over Thanksgiving weekend
What better way to walk off all that turkey, mashed potatoes and pie than with a furry friend from Pima Animal Care? Folks often think that fostering a shelter pet means committing to them for weeks or even months. However, even short-term foster stays are incredibly helpful for shelter pets. Short-term foster stays have been proven to decrease stress levels in dogs, giving them a much-needed break from the chaos of the shelter environment.
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Stay connected with downtown
Do you want to be in the know about all things downtown? Click here to receive the Downtown Tucson Partnership CEO Update, a biweekly publication highlighting DTP initiatives; downtown and partner news; new businesses; developments; and more. By signing up, you will also receive the Weekend Report, a weekly email focused exclusively on events for the upcoming weekend. Signing up for these newsletters is a great way to stay current on important information affecting downtown stakeholders.
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Fun events for the family around Pima County
Are you looking for something fun to do with the family this weekend? Take a look at the community events calendar near the bottom of the main Pima County webpage. There you will find plenty of activities, including many free offerings. This weekend, why not head out to the Tucson Convention Center and skate on the Tucson Holiday Ice Rink? Yuletide at Old Tucson and Christmas at Canoa are also open this weekend.
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