Feb. 9 PCFYI: A persistent pup, steering clear of STIs and updates on County construction

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Newsletter 2

Friday, Feb. 9, 2024 — Vol. 9, No. 3

Cinnamon the dog

Wanted: Loving home for a wandering soul

A dog who has been on the lam for nearly three months is now safely back at Pima Animal Care Center. Cinnamon, a 5-year-old Lab mix, was living 30 miles from Tucson in Three Points when her owners left her behind after losing their home in October 2023.

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Navigating STIs during the month of romance

A door installation with information about syphilis

Valentine's Day will soon be here, and hearts and flowers are all over the place. Unfortunately, so are numerous sexually transmitted infections (STIs). Arizona has received a notably high ranking for reported STIs in the latest STI surveillance report recently released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

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Two major County construction projects taking shape

OME Construction

The Northwest Service Center, located at 1010 W. Miracle Mile (the site of the former Golden Pin Lanes bowling alley), is projected to be open to the public for services in early 2025. The new Office of the Medical Examiner (pictured) is set to be completed by September 2024. 

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Green Geek sheds light on bulbs, eyeglasses and plastics

green geek male

Could someone else benefit from your old pair of eyeglasses? Is it safe to toss your burned-out light bulb in the trash? Which plastic food containers are considered recyclable? The Green Geek is here to answer your questions about all things green! 

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Fun times await at these February events

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Spring is right around the corner, and so are several fun outdoor events in Pima County. Check out the Cupid's Chase 5K on Feb. 10 at Brandi Fenton Memorial Park. The next day, hit up the Kino Gem and Mineral Show for its last day open. And on Feb. 18, take your furry friend to the Tucson Subaru Pets of Pima Parade.

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'Tis the season to get tax help!

Tax help

Still need help filing your taxes? The Pima County Public Library offers two different programs that can help you knock that item off your to-do list: AARP Tax-Aide and the VITA program. Click here to see if you and your household are eligible.

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Show your love for Southern Arizona this Valentine’s Day 

Actual selfie wall

Through Feb. 14, the Southern Arizona Heritage & Visitors Center will be celebrating Valentine’s Day and the anniversary of Arizona's statehood. Swing by the Center, located inside the Pima County Historic Courthouse, to take a selfie in front of the selfie wall and post your picture to social media using the hashtag #Love4SoAZ with a caption about what you love most about Southern Arizona for a chance to win free admission to either the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum or Old Tucson. 


Natural Resources Parks & Recreation offers spring break camp at community centers 

Spring Break camps

Spring break is just around the corner and Pima County’s Natural Resources Parks & Recreation Department wants to help you with childcare. NRPR is offering Spring Break Camp at six of their community centers. Registration opens Friday, Feb. 14, at 6 a.m. Find more information and a list of participating community centers here. Click here to register your kids.