The Pima County Sheriff’s Department is committed to our community. We are excited to help Pima County youth prepare for the upcoming school year. 

Get some cool free stuff:

  • 3,000 backpacks with school supplies (first-come, first-served and only one (1) backpack per school-aged child)
  • Hearing, low fee sports physicals, vision, and dental checks
  • Vaccines
  • Coupons for free kids' meals and haircuts

You can also visit with some of our fun guests:

Date: 
Thursday, July 31, 2025 - 4:30pm to 7:30pm
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Tucson Parks and Recreation will host its annual Holiday Arts and Crafts Fair on Thanksgiving weekend. This event has been held for more than four decades, attracting more than 140 vendors from all over the Southwest. All items must be unique, handmade goods that provide shoppers with a high-quality and diverse selection of items.

Dates: Saturday, Nov. 29, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 30, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

Location: 920 S. Concert Place, Gene C. Reid Park (west side of park off of Country Club Rd.)

Date: 
Sunday, November 30, 2025 - 9:00am to 3:00pm
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Tucson Parks and Recreation will host its annual Holiday Arts and Crafts Fair on Thanksgiving weekend. This event has been held for more than four decades, attracting more than 140 vendors from all over the Southwest. All items must be unique, handmade goods that provide shoppers with a high-quality and diverse selection of items.

Dates: Saturday, Nov. 29, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 30, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

Location: 920 S. Concert Place, Gene C. Reid Park (west side of park off of Country Club Rd.)

Date: 
Saturday, November 29, 2025 - 9:00am to 4:00pm
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The Magna Carta was a document that was signed by King John of England as a peace treaty between him and people who rebelled against him. Harvard Law School is believed to have an incredibly rare copy of the Magna Carta. It was from the 14th century, and the actual Magna Carta was written in the 13th century.

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Find it at Bookmans! Fun pens and markers, creative notebooks and so much more! Going back to school has never been as fun for students and teachers alike! Don’t forget to join our Kids Club or 1317 programs for discounts and birthday gifts! If you’re an educator sign up for Project Educate to get a 20% discount on all purchases. More info can be found at bookmans.com

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Common Core Worksheets: Fresh standards-based fun sheets for classrooms to use in conjunction with the current issue of Bear Essential News.

Free Young Reporters Program: Students in grades 3–8 develop as young writers by writing news stories for Bear Essential News.

Young Reporters can attend monthly Zoom meetings and interview important people from our community.

Free Presentations: Five dynamic topics are available from a Bear editor. 

 

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Our small class sizes allow for a close community and a focus on individual learning styles. We focus on helping our students become well-informed members of society and participants in their communities.

 

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Antarctica is one of the places on Earth that continues to be a mystery, frequently allowing scientists to unlock new secrets. Known as “The White Continent,” no one... Read more

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