Summer temperatures will soon be upon us and with that come high energy bills. Governor Hobbs and the Department of Economic Security (DES) have launched Power AZ, a new program providing critical utility assistance to Arizonans. If someone you know needs help paying their electric bill, please refer them to the website (Power AZ) provided below for more information, including how to apply.

 

 

 

Arizona summer and high heat is just around the corner - please help spread awareness of the dangers of high heat to our visiting friends and relatives, especially those taking medications that can raise the risk of heat-related illness. 

 

LOOK before you LOCK! Never leave children or pets in a parked car. A car's temp can rise over 10 degrees in just 10 minutes.

 

 

Green Valley Council Announcement May 2026 Posted May 5, 2026

Be aware of the latest scams:

Traffic ticket scams targeting Arizona residents

Sweepstakes and fake inheritances scams

 

Also check out Critters of the Desert from the Santa Rita Fire District. Learn how to recognize them and what to do if you are bitten or stung. Click here for more details.

 

 

Time to Check Your Smoke Alarms Posted April 22, 2026
Smoke alarms save lives! Contact the Santa Rita Fire Corps to make an appointment for smoke alarm battery replacement or to install new smoke alarms in your home. If you need help just give them a call at 520-393-7505. Or check out their website at www.srfdaz.gov for more information. Battery replacements are $20 per residence for up to 8 batteries or $25 for 9 or more batteries. Smoke alarm replacements are $30 per new lithium battery alarm. FYI, you can also sign up for a class in hands-only CPR.
 

 

Dementia Capable Southern Arizona (Green Valley Council) Posted April 22, 2026
Dementia and Alzheimer's support services for those navigating dementia and for their caregivers  First Wednesday of the Month. Please call 520-790-7262 to make an appointment.

 

 

Family Caregiver Services (Green Valley Council) Posted April 22, 2026

Services and support for anyone caring for a loved one. Second Wednesday of the Month. Please call 520-790-7262 to make an appointment.

 

 

Medicare Counseling (Green Valley Council) Posted April 22, 2026

Providing free, objective, and unbiased help with everything Medicare. Third Wednesday of the month. Please call 520-790-7262 to make an appointment.

 

 

Rights & Benefits (Green Valley Council) Posted April 22, 2026

Providing assistance with community services, resources, landlord/tenant issues, and financial assistance. Fourth Wednesday of the month. Please call 520-790-7262 to make an appointment.
 

 

Pima County seeks your input to help inform decisions and investments in the 30-year Transportation Master Plan. Use the survey and interactive map to share your experiences walking, biking, driving or riding in Pima County.  Click here for more information and to take the survey.

 

 

Got Taxes? Posted March 24, 2026

The United Way of Tucson and Southern Arizona administers the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program to provide free tax preparation assistance for households earning up to $89,000 annually. Contact them at 520-903-9000 for information on VITA sites in Green Valley.

 

 

 

 
Do you have unwanted cactus?  Posted 10/20/2025
Did you know you may be able to donate an unwanted cactus (or plant) to the Green Valley Gardners? Call the Gardners!  They will show up to carefully remove the cactus, fill in and clean up the area and re-locate the cactus to the Desert Meadows Park where it can reside in full sun in the new cactus garden. Interested? Check it out. info@greenvalleygardners.com 
 

Help us save the night  Posted February 25, 2024
The solution is as easy as screwing in a lightbulb. Light pollution is something we can all help erase, in our homes and backyards, the parks that we play in, and the cities and towns we call home. LEDs and compact fluorescents (CFLs) can help reduce energy use and protect the environment, but only warm-colored bulbs should be used. Dimmers, motion sensors, and timers can help to reduce average illumination levels and save even more energy.

 

Outdoor lighting fixtures that shield the light source to minimize glare and light trespass help prevent light pollution. Switching to LED lighting allows for reduced illuminance without compromising visibility. Unnecessary indoor lighting should be turned off. This will help prevent leakage of interior light into the night sky.

 

The use of blue lights at night should be avoided: Outdoor lighting with strong blue content is likely to worsen sky glow because it has a significantly larger geographic reach than lighting consisting of less blue.  Blue-rich white light sources are also known to increase glare and compromise human vision, especially in the aging eye. These lights create potential road safety problems for motorists and pedestrians alike. In natural settings, blue light at night has been shown to adversely affect wildlife behavior and reproduction. This particularly true in cities, which are often stopover points for migratory species. It is recommended to only use warm-appearing light sources for outdoor lighting. This includes low-pressure sodium (LPS), high-pressure sodium (HPS), and low-CCT LEDs.  “Warm” toned or filtered LEDs (CCT 3000 K or lower; S/P ratio 1.2 or lower) should be used to minimize blue emission.