Local high school students participating in the Santa Rita Fire District's Camp Nitro learned about rappelling this past week. #campnitro #rappelling #santaritafiredistrict #firetraining

Santa Rita Fire District hosted 16 local students for training during Camp Nitro training this week. #campnitro #santaritafiredistrict #firetraining

Pawsitive Affects founder Mikie Smith discusses fear-free, punishment-free training methods for dogs. The Green Valley nonprofit helps owners manage complex behaviors.

Victory Sports League, spearheaded by Jose “Bibis” Cardenas and vice president Raul Alvarado, launched in April with a 3-on-3 basketball league with eight teams. #victorysportsleague #sahuarita #sahuaritasports #recreationalsports

The Santa Cruz Shoestring Kids youth summer camp is gearing up for its performances of “Disney’s Descendants: The Musical.”

Aero Club of Green Valley President Jerry Giordano discusses what the club has to offer. For about 40 years, the Aero Club has been the perfect landing spot for aviation enthusiasts and anyone curious about flight.

The giant, strange-looking saguaros on Abrego Drive have shallow root systems that have been soaking up water for about 60 years in one of the earliest residential neighborhoods in Green Valley. #GreenValleyGardeners #SaguaroCactus #GreenValley #GreenValleyMedians

Catholic bishops from Mexico and the United States held Border Mass 250, a binational gathering of "faith, solidarity and recognition of immigrants" as the United States marks 250 years of freedom.

One person suffered minor injuries Monday in a one-vehicle rollover on southbound Interstate 19 near Sahuarita Road around 11:30 a.m., according to the Arizona Department of Public Safety. Photo credit: Deby Cox

Salvation Army bell ringer Susan Jackson greeted shoppers at the Walgreens on Continental Road on Monday. If you're interested in volunteering as a Salvation Army bell ringer, visit: registertoring.com or call 520-625-3888.

NWS issued a flood watch through 7 p.m. as scattered showers and thunderstorms make their way northwest across Pima County. NWS Tucson reported 0.17 inches of rain as of 2:55 p.m. in the Green Valley area. NWS Tucson expects a 40% to 70% chance of thunderstorms and a 92-degree high Tuesday.

9:45 a.m. Aug. 5: The Santa Rita Fire District is asking motorists to avoid northbound Interstate 19 between Duval Mine Road and Sahuarita Road because of a major accident. Traffic is backed up and will be for a while. Avoid the area.

The Green Valley News & Sahuarita Sun is accepting applications for independent contractors to do motor routes in the area. If you have reliable transportation, a valid driver's license and strive to provide customers with timely service, contact Dru Sanchez at 520-547-9722 or dru.sanchez@gvnews.com

Total lunar eclipse coming Thursday night. Totality begins at 11:26 p.m., Arizona, and hits maximum at 11:58 p.m. The total eclipse ends at 12:31 a.m. Friday. NWS Tucson also expects a 90% chance of rain Thursday night.

Sahuarita Police are looking for a missing 88-year-old woman last seen about 1:25 p.m. today. Here's the info:

County residents --- PACC, 4000 N Silverbell, has free pet vaccinations and microchipping from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Dec. 11. Gates open at 8:30 a.m. and PACC plans to serve the first 400 pets. Heads up, PACC said to expect lines, so have water for you and your pet. Leashes or carriers are required.