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Space Exploration: Technology Is Helping Scientists Make the Journey Into the Vast Unknown.

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For centuries, people have been looking to the stars to help us understand our universe. In the last century, humans traveled into space, and we have been sending probes, rockets, rovers and more into space ever since. The next few years will see new milestones in our knowledge of space, and humans will venture back to the moon and prepare the way for a trip to Mars!

The last time a human walked on the moon was over 50 years ago. You might...Read more

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14 Weekly Chances to Win $1,000 One $5,000 Grand Prize

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From August 1 until November 3, when you open or upgrade to a Checking PLUS* account, you'll unlock exclusive savings and benefits along with weekly chances to win $1,000.

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Man and Dog Survive 60 Days Lost at Sea

Shaddock sits in a boat wearing a lifejacket and fisherman hat petting his dog Bella

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Top Photo: Shaddock and Bella enjoy the hospitality of the Mexican tuna boat that rescued them! Photo credit: Image: Facebook

After surviving cancer, an ambitious sailor from Australia survived two... Read more

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ARIZONA STATE FAIR

We are proud to host interactive educational opportunities for public, private, charter, and home school groups. Field trips are FREE for all participants – both students and adult chaperones, and include a curriculum aligned to the Arizona Department of Education State Standards for English, Math, Science and Social Studies. Registration deadline is October 1, 2024.

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PINSPIRATION TUCSON

Our popular D.I.Y. Craft Studio offers the latest in Field Trips for up to 50 kids. The Jackson-Pollock inspired Splatter Room is a creative hit for all, 8-10 students at a time. Looking for a fundraiser for your school or charity? Book a Craft Night Fundraiser with us and 15% of all sales go back to your school. Options: Craft any projects of your choice, make a family or school inspired craft, pick a collaborative craft for all school attendees to participate in of make messy masterpieces in the Jackson-Pollock-inspired Splatter Room.

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ARIZONA HISTORY MUSEUM OPEN HOUSE (TUCSON)

Celebrate Tucson’s Founding Day with us, as we offer FREE admission to the Arizona History Museum, Tucson on August 19, 2023! Open 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., get out of the summer heat and enjoy walking through our cool museum.

Afterwards, you can spend the evening at the Presidio San Agustín del Tucson Museum to continue the celebration from 6:15 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

Date:

Saturday, August 19, 2023 - 10:00am to 3:00pm

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SCHOOLS OUT DAY CAMP (TUCSON)

Tucson Parks and Recreation, in partnership with Tucson Unified School District (TUSD), is offering a free, "School's Out Day Camp," for students on TUSD's Professional Development Day on Wednesday, Aug. 23. Camp will be from 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m. for children ages 5-11 years old who are enrolled at a TUSD school. Activities are supervised, engaging, and fun. Each child must bring a shelf-sustainable lunch, a water bottle, and two snacks. Refrigerators and microwaves will not be available for use. Register beginning Wednesday, Aug. 9, at 8 a.m.

Date:

Wednesday, August 23, 2023 - 7:30am to 6:00pm

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