Celebrating 20 years of Brandi Fenton Memorial Park
Every morning, Jon Fenton takes his dog for a walk at the park that bears his daughter’s name.
“I think I’ve missed a handful of days in 20 years,” he said.
He knows Brandi Fenton Memorial Park like the back of his hand. Mention any section of the park, from the three dog parks on the east side to the dusty equestrian arenas on the west end, and he brightens immediately as he remembers the story behind each of them.
He still marvels at how quickly it all came together more than two decades ago, with the park going from concept to reality in barely three years.
Early education, lasting impact: How PEEPs improves the community
Tarah Corral’s son began preschool just before his second birthday, still struggling with speech issues.
“He barely even said, ‘Momma,’” Corral said.
A conversation with another parent led her to De Colores Learning Center & Childcare, where she quickly learned about Pima Early Education Program scholarships (PEEPs). The scholarship opened the door to full-time, high-quality early education for her son, Benji, who is now a thriving 4-year-old.
This is why Pima County believes in investing in early childhood education.
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Even when the temperature soars into triple digits, there are still ways to explore the many wonders of the Sonoran Desert.
From June to August, Pima County Conservation Lands & Resources winnows its schedule of events to avoid the hottest times of day, focusing on early-morning river walks, family-friendly nighttime desert hikes, and other summer-appropriate events.
And for residents looking to cool off during the summer heat wave, Pima County Parks & Recreation is offering free open swim at all County aquatic facilities, including its nine public pools and two splash pads.
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Explore your voting options for July 21 primary
Early voting is underway for the July 21 Primary Election in Pima County. The Pima County Recorder’s Office opened three early in-person voting sites on June 24, when it began sending early ballots by mail to those who are on the Active Early Voting List. More early voting sites will open up closer to Election Day.
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Staying safe during the summer heat wave
With triple-digit temperatures expected all week, it's important to stay informed and stay safe when it comes to extreme heat. During hot weather, limit outdoor activity, stay hydrated, and know the signs of heat illness. Follow Pima County on Facebook for reminders about extreme heat warnings when they happen, and visit pima.gov/heat for more tips on staying safe this summer.
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Keeping your pet safe this Fourth of July
Pima Animal Care Center is encouraging all pet owners to make sure they have a plan for the Fourth of July fireworks shows around Pima County. The loud events can sometimes be scary for dogs and cats.
Nearly 1 in 3 pets will go missing during their lifetime, and the Fourth of July also brings a historically increased number of stray pets into the shelter. Taking a few simple steps now can keep pets safe at home and help keep PACC under capacity.
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Celebrate young poets at the Golden Hour Showcase June 28
Don't miss Golden Hour: A showcase of Youth Poets, Sunday, June 28, 5-6 p.m., at the Fox Tucson Theatre, 17 W. Congress St. Hosted by the Library's Many Nations Team, this showcase will offer an inspiring event of original poetry performed live by talented, local young writers on the Fox Tucson Theatre stage. Admission is free, but RSVP is requested.
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