Culture Week Countdown: Aruba’s Cultural Heritage Safeguarding Foundation is gearing up for Culture Week (Sept 19–26) with free workshops and a “train the trainers” focus on dance, theater, singing, crafts and local culinary arts at San Nicolas School of Art. Heritage & Youth Arts: “Lens di mi Wowonan” opens Sept 1 at the National Library, spotlighting 16 photographers and 200 sports portraits, with long-time sponsor RBC marking 18 years of support. Responsible Living for Kids: Aruba launches a Responsible Pet Ownership campaign for primary students, inviting kids (grades 1–6) to draw what good pet care looks like. Tourism With a Local Lens: Parliament’s Tourism Committee chair Jennifer Arends-Reyes calls for a tourism plan that prioritizes community well-being, nature protection and quality of life—not just visitor numbers. Integrity in Government: Aruba’s Bureau for Integrity expands with newly certified Integrity Trust Persons and Internal Investigators to help staff raise concerns and support investigations. Community Clean-Up: The Cuida Aruba and National Cleanup Day efforts mobilize agencies, schools and volunteers, collecting 102 tons of waste and pushing residents to use the Barcadera Waste Disposal Zone year-round. Cultural Justice Research: A regional project on colonial legacies examines how language and education shape identity across Aruba, Bonaire and Curaçao.