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THEATER
Roald Dahl's “Willy Wonka JR.” will open next week in Anthem.
THINGS TO DO
Autumnfest makes its return to Anthem Community Park next month.
ON STAGE
The Musical Theatre of Anthem this week will stage “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” with six performances.
VETERANS
VETERANS
Save the date for Anthem Veterans Day ceremony, celebrations
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The public is invited to honor, salute and support veterans and their families at …
EDUCATION
For the fifth season, SRP is teaming up with Cardinals Charities for its Touchdowns for Teachers program, which awards grants to two deserving teachers every time the Cardinals score a touchdown during the regular season.
REALITY TV
The HGTV reality show “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition” is looking for Phoenix-area families who could benefit from a new home.
NEIGHBORS
Emma Garcia is taking the role of chief community development and engagement officer at Valley of the Sun United Way.
THINGS TO DO
An evening recognizing the impact of the creative economy in Arizona is coming to Phoenix.
ARTS
A one-time investment of $5 million in support of Arizona’s arts sector is awarding grants to statewide nonprofit organizations, festivals, and arts learning programs.
Gas prices
It may be too early to know if Valley motorists dodged a bullet on gas prices amid Hurricane Hilary touching down in southern California on Saturday.
On Wednesday, Maricopa County gas prices …
Citizen's academy
Alicia Wadas makes time.
Wadas, a Scottsdale resident, is chief operating officer and executive vice president at Lavidge — an advertising firm in Phoenix. She has also given her time as a …
Home loans
Purchasing a new home can be a complicated and complex process, especially for first-time home buyers.
Next month, Wells Fargo is hosting an “Advancing Homeownership Fair” — an …
PREP FOOTBALL
The Fiesta Bowl Organization is elevating youth and scholastic football in the state of Arizona by kicking off its new Fiesta Bowl Friday Night Showdown presented by Super Star Car Wash …
PETS
There’s never a bad time to adopt a dog from a shelter, but this week is especially good.
EDUCATION
As children across the state head back to school students have options from the alternative education offered by online tuition-free public schools tailored to their needs.
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