Oct. 11 PCFYI: Santa Cruz River success, "reverse trick-or-treating," and UofA overdose prevention

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Friday, Oct. 11, 2024 — Vol. 9, No. 19

Santa Cruz River

The Santa Cruz River is thriving. That’s the takeaway from the 11th annual Living River Report, an annual chronicle of the status of Pima County’s iconic river. Here's how two County departments have worked to keep the river's water clean and its wildlife healthy.

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Pima County staffer’s 'reverse trick-or-treating' connects people, resources at Tucson House 

Chula and the shopping cart

For most people, a knock on the front door by an unexpected visitor can be inconvenient and annoying. But not at Tucson House, one of the city's largest public housing complexes, thanks to the persistence, friendliness and creativity of one staff member from Pima County's Department of Community & Workforce Development.

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Green Geek takes on toothbrushes, wipes and broken bikes

Green Geek logo

Is your old toothbrush destined to spend hundreds of years at the landfill? Is there a way to save old wipes from the trash? What should you do with that broken-down bike in your garage? The Green Geek is ready to answer your questions about all things green!

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Health Department teams up with UofA to offer Narcan on campus

Narcan spray

The life-saving drug Narcan is now more accessible than ever to University of Arizona students who may need it, thanks to a partnership between the Pima County Health Department and the University. This is how they worked together to place Narcan in hundreds of AED cabinets and develop a project to spread awareness about overdoses.

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Early voting has started; here’s what to know

Mail-in Ballot

The Nov. 5 General Election is still more than three weeks away, but voters don’t have to wait. In fact, registered voters can cast their ballot right now. Here are some specific tips on how to make a plan to vote on or before Election Day. 

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Library issues second call to artists for Desert Streams program

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If you're a local artist who has released music between 2019 and now, the Pima County Public Library has just the thing for you! The library is looking to showcase a variety of music genres from Southern Arizona through its new Desert Streams program. Find out how your band could get more exposure, and possibly make some extra money, with Desert Streams. 

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