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Pima County is partnering with Visit Tucson on a number of events as part of Hispanic Heritage Month, which runs Sept. 15-Oct. 15.
The month-long festival — ¡Viva Tucson! — celebrates the food, music, art, and traditions of Hispanic culture, all integral to the very DNA of southern Arizona. The celebration is multi-faceted, including activities that range from art exhibits to concerts to a roasted chile festival. To celebrate the month’s activities, Pima County will light the dome of the Historic Courthouse, 115 N. Church Ave., with the colors of the Mexican flag Sept. 15.
Transportation’s anti-graffiti poster contest seeks to spark kids’ creativity
When it comes to painting public art, getting permission makes all the difference.
That’s the message behind Pima County Transportation’s yearly Take Action Against Graffiti (TAAG) poster contest, which encourages young people to express their creative side in a constructive way. The poster contest is open to students ages 9 to 18. During the month of September, schools will hold their own contests and choose two winners from each age group. The public will then be invited to vote for their favorites.
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The Special General Election to choose a new representative in U.S. Congressional District 7 will be held Sept. 23. The Pima County Elections Department will open 59 Vote Centers that day. Before you go to the polls, make sure you’re eligible to vote. Here are some key dates to be aware of.
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Green Geek ponders plastic clamshells, twist ties and rusted appliances
Can that plastic container your morning blueberries came in be recycled? What should you do with the twist ties you use to keep bread fresh? Can a rusted kettle still be sold for scrap? The Green Geek is ready to answer your questions about all things green!
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Opportunity awaits at Youth Job Fair
Do you know a teen or young adult looking for a job or career opportunity? Encourage them to attend the free Youth Job Fair, hosted by the Pima County Youth One-Stop Service Center, on Wednesday, Sept. 17, at El Pueblo Activity Center. Nearly 40 employers will be onsite, looking to hire people ages 16 to 24 across multiple industries, including retail, landscaping, healthcare, hospitality, and automotive.
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Reminder: Small Business of the Year nominees due by Sept. 19
Time is running out to apply or nominate for the 2025 Small Business Commission Awards! In past years, this award has gone to local businesses such as Forbes Meat Company, Coffee Times, and Make Way for Books. This year features four new categories celebrating businesses that make a difference in Pima County.
Don’t miss the chance to spotlight a small business — complete the application form before 5 p.m. on Sept. 19. The businesses must be located in Pima County and have fewer than 125 employees.
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Ajo Youth Sports received the Youth Sports Award from the Arizona Parks & Recreation Association at their annual conference in August.
The program serves the community of Ajo, located in the far western region of Pima County. It is the only organized athletic program for youth ages 4 to 14 within a 50-mile radius. The program offers 17 different sports and engages more than 400 youth every year.
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Local author Sarah T. Dubb is Library's newest Writer in Residence
Local author Sarah T. Dubb kicked off the Pima County Public Library's Fall 2025 Writer in Residence program on Sept. 4. Her residency will run through Nov. 13.
Dubb will be available for eight 30 minute one-on-one sessions per week at Quincie Douglas Library and Woods Memorial Library. She can help participants brainstorm, write story pitches, edit existing work, explore questions about publishing, and more!
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