June 14 PCFYI: The County's Cold War capsule, monsoon prep and SAFE gun use

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Friday, June 14, 2024 — Vol. 9, No. 11

From the Titan Missile Museum

The Titan Missile Museum is the last remaining artifact of a program that once stood guard over the United States, providing credible deterrence at the height of the Cold War. It's the home of the only surviving Titan II missile and the silo that housed it, and it's right here in Pima County.

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Be Prepared: How Pima County keeps you safe throughout the monsoon

A flooded street after a monsoon storm

School is out, snowbirds have moved north and triple-digit temperatures are the norm. That can only mean one thing in Southern Arizona: The monsoon is coming. And multiple Pima County departments have been hard at work to make sure we are prepared for whatever mother nature throws our way. 

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Health, NRPR promoting SAFE gun use in June 

Shooting range

In Pima County, there were 213 firearm-related deaths in 2023. Of those fatalities, the vast majority of them were suicides. Here's how the Pima County Health Department and Natural Resources, Parks and Recreation are working to prevent one more resident from becoming a statistic.

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Starlight Movie Nights coming to a park near you

Happy couple watching a movie

If the heat has kept you and your family inside this week, here's your chance to get out.

Find some fresh air and watch a family-friendly film at one of Pima County's Starlight Movie Nights, held at various County parks. 

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Green Geek puzzles over planting trees, plastic utensils and printer cartridges

Green Geek

Can planting trees really help you stay cool in the summertime? What should you do with an extra set of plastic utensils? How long will it take an old printer cartridge to decompose in a landfill?  

The Green Geek is ready to answer your questions about all things green!

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Youth for Blue Skies advocate for clean air, ‘a better planet’

The 2024 Youth for Blue Skies cohort

Youth for Blue Skies, an internship program for high school students, recently finished its 2024 spring session. With the help of the Pima County Department of Environmental Quality, these kids have spent months learning about climate change and connecting with the environment. Learn more about how they've worked to give us healthier, cleaner air.

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Stay up late with PACC pets!

Haiku, an adoptable dog at PACC

The sun is staying up longer and so is Pima Animal Care Center! Join PACC this evening for Summer Adoption Nights, where the shelter extends its hours to 8:15 p.m. and offers adoption specials throughout June. PACC currently has more than 600 pets in need of loving homes.

Tonight, all dogs and puppies will be free to adopt. Anyone who adopts a dog that weighs 40 lbs. or more will get a $25 credit to PACC's on-campus pet store.


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Get your copy of County librarian's new novel

Local librarian, author Sarah T. Dubb

Calling all book lovers, birdwatchers and hopeless romantics! County Librarian Sarah T. Dubb (and "writer to watch," per Publisher's Weekly!) is celebrating her new novel, "Birding with Benefits," later this month.

Read her contribution to the Pima County Public Library's blog for details on the upcoming launch party and to learn more about what inspired her.

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Recorders office seeking Election Aides, other employees

Pima County Recorder's Office seal

Are you looking for a part-time job? The Pima County Recorder's Office could be the place for you! 

The Recorder's Office is looking to hire Election Aides for the rest of the 2024 Election Cycle. As an Election Aide, you can fill many roles, including but not limited to: ballot processing, tech support and Early Voting site staffing. 

Click here to apply. And don't forget to check out other open Recorder's Office jobs