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Vincent Valenzuela was eager to access health services. Alice Guzman wanted to sharpen her job search and further her education.
The Pima County Office of Digital Inclusion is partnering with the Tucson Indian Center on Learn to Earn classes to teach basic computer skills. Valenzuela and Guzman were among a recent graduating class at the TIC. After completing five two-hour classes, each graduate went home with a laptop donated by the Pima County Public Library.
The classes give participants the tools to feel safe and confident online — whether that’s for education, job hunting, staying current, or just staying connected with family and friends through email and video calls.
The City of Tucson and three Pima County school districts are consolidating their elections this fall into one all-mail ballot. The Pima County Recorder's Office began mailing ballots on Oct. 8 for the Nov. 4 general election. Here's what voters need to know, including who is eligible to vote in this election and where to drop off ballots.
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Green Geek confronts crumbled concrete, shoe boxes and Swiffer sheets
What can you do with a yard full of crumbled bits of concrete? Does an old shoe box need to be flattened before you recycle it? Is there any possible use for a used Swiffer sheet? The Green Geek is ready to answer your questions about all things green!
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Educators invited to register for Ted Walker Day at Old Tucson
Registration is open for the 34th annual Ted Walker Youth Day, an event that gives children the chance to learn in a fun, engaging environment at one of Pima County’s best-loved attractions. The event is free for 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th grade students in public, private, charter and home schools.
Space is limited, so educators should register online as soon as possible. The registration deadline is Jan. 7, 2026, or until full.
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Tucson Meet Yourself returns Oct. 17-19
Tucson Meet Yourself is back! The beloved annual folklife festival is scheduled for Oct. 17-19, which means it’s time to get ready to enjoy another three days of food, music, dance, and crafts.
Pima County Meet Yourself – featuring Health, Flood Control, Conservation Lands & Resources, and other departments – will be in the courtyard of the Pima County Historic Courthouse all three days of the festival to share information about different County programs.
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Visit Health’s immunization clinic
this weekend
Stay up to date on your fall vaccines! Join the Pima County Health Department this weekend at the Northwest Service Center, 1010 W. Miracle Mile, from 8 a.m. to noon Oct. 11 and 12. All routine immunizations will be available on Saturday (including COVID-19 and flu), and only COVID-19 and flu shots will be offered on Sunday.
Appointments are recommended, but walk-ins are welcome. Call 520-724-2880 to schedule.
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Clearing out the closet for a cause
Snip 'n' Tip, PACC's biannual community cat spay and neuter event, is set for Nov. 7, 8, and 9. Preparations are underway, but PACC needs some supplies in order to make the event happen – including some ordinary things that many people may have around their homes, such as old newspapers or gently used sheets or towels.
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Protecting access to Pima County’s
night skies
There are just a few more days to comment on the proposed changes to the outdoor lighting code. Pima County and the City of Tucson are updating the code to ensure that it minimizes light pollution, reduces energy waste, and protects access to the dark night sky for everyone. Review the proposed changes to the code at the link below and provide your comments in the space provided. Please submit all comments by Oct. 15, 2025.
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Pima County Conservation Lands & Resources teamed up with local documentarian Lisa Molomot and University of Arizona students to produce a video series intended to support Tucson's Silverbell Road Project and explore local history.
This video focuses on the ancient dwellings, farmsteads, and villages of the Tucson area. Local archaeologist Allen Denoyer demonstrates how pit houses were built by the Tohono O’odham and other native peoples with resources from the nearby Santa Cruz River.
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October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month
More than 2 million people around the world are diagnosed with breast cancer every year. It's important to remember that anyone with breasts can develop breast cancer, which is why regular self-checks and visits to a healthcare professional are so essential.
If you don’t have a regular care provider, there are community resources like the Pima County Health Navigators that can guide you toward care. This blog post from the Pima County Public Library provides additional information.
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