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Litchfield Park preschool students, city Public Works and West Coast Arborists staff pose with the Chinese pistache tree they planted in observance of Arbor Day, April 30.
Litchfield Park enlists preschoolers for Arbor Day planting
The city of Litchfield Park’s Public Works crew, along with representatives from West Coast Arborists and students from the Litchfield Park Preschool, observed Arbor Day 2021 by planting a tree Friday, April 30. more
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Foundation provides free copies of U.S. Constitution to support civics education
A local nonprofit organization has printed small pocketbook-sized editions of the U.S. Constitution and Declaration of Independence and making them available free of charge to Arizona school … more
Charli and Tyler Larsen enjoy a ride at Wildlife World Zoo, Aquarium & Safari Park in Litchfield Park.
American Legion post treats Luke AFB families to a day at Wildlife World zoo
Tyler Larsen, 8, has already lived in four different states. In addition to regular extended training sessions, his father, Brandon, a U.S. Air Force explosive ordnance disposal technician, has been deployed twice in Tyler’s young life. more
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Hospice of the Valley patient Kenneth Hamrick, left, and volunteer Ron Garner salute each other.
Hospice of the Valley surprises Goodyear veteran with special tribute
It was an emotional day to remember for Korean War veteran Kenneth Hamrick. Not only did the staff at The Groves in Goodyear invite family and friends to a patio party to celebrate his 89th birthday, his Hospice of the Valley care team had another surprise in the works: a Salutes visit to honor his military service. more
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Children make up the majority of the population at New Life Center, which provides a bright, safe refuge for those impacted by domestic violence. [New Life Center photos]
New Life Center, Home Depot partner for donations
The Southwest Valley’s New Life Center, one of the largest domestic violence shelters in the country, recently partnered with the Home Depot in Tolleson to receive in-kind donations from the community. more
Surprise has begun a new veteran's resource center at The Surprise Resource Center is at 12425 W. Bell Road, Building A, Suite No. 124.
Surprise unveils West Valley veterans resource hub
Veterans, service members (active duty, Guard and reserve) and their families now have a new place to access resources, support and assistance in the West Valley. In partnership with the Arizona … more
HALO Animal Rescue shared this image of recently adopted dogs and their new family on its Facebook page, @HALOresQ.
HALO Animal Rescue receives $30,000 grant from Petco Love
HALO (Helping Animals Live On) Animal Rescue, a Phoenix-based nonprofit that helps animals in Maricopa County find furever homes, has received a $30,000 grant from the newly named Petco … more
APS grants open to Buckeye, Goodyear, Litchfield Park nonprofits
Arizona Public Service Co.  and its parent company, Pinnacle West, are accepting applications for the Arizona Community Foundation's annual West Valley grants program . more
Kirstynn Evans shows off colorful macarons she and her daughter create.
Fundraiser for survivors of child sexual abuse features local baker’s virtual class on macarons
A Litchfield Park macaron baker is nearly halfway to her goal of raising $10,000 for The Younique Foundation in an effort to bring awareness to child sexual abuse. more
Volunteers Orrin Johnson and Marie Farmer; Ms. Farmer is in studio C reading the local news for West Valley Talking News and Mr. Johnson is directing, overseeing the recording so it is error-free. [Submitted photo]
West Valley Talking News welcomes patrons, volunteers
Like many local organizations, West Valley Talking News has felt the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. more
An Agua Fria Food and Clothing Bank volunteer carries boxes that will soon be filled with food.
Southwest Valley nonprofits fill critical gaps for those in need
If there’s any advice Agua Fria Food and Clothing Bank Executive Director Leanne Leonard would give to other nonprofits participating in Arizona Gives Day on Tuesday, April 6, it would be “promote, promote, promote!” more
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A dollar from every Dutch Bros drink sold April 6 will be donated to Phoenix Children’s Hospital patients like Korbin, 8, diagnosed with a Meningioma Tumor at age 4.
Dutch Bros’ Day of Giving to help Phoenix Children's Hospital on April 6
Every drink sold from open to close Tuesday, April 6, at Dutch Bros Coffee locations in Goodyear and Buckeye will benefit the “health, hope and healing” of Phoenix Children's Hospital patients. more
Health data aids All of Us Research Program
The mission of All of Us is simple: to speed up health research. more
Arpi Hamilton was crowned Mrs. Arizona America 2020 on the third anniversary of her cancer remission.
West Valley’s Arpi Hamilton to compete in Mrs. America Pageant
Arpi Hamilton, 42, is a wife, mother, Cancer Treatment Centers of America employee, and an active cancer fighter with a mission to educate Arizonans on cancer prevention and wellness.  more
Audrey Murphy, a 12-year-old Litchfield Park resident, is one of numerous children across the Valley served by Make-A-Wish Arizona. Her wish for a professional fashion shoot was granted in February by the organization in partnership with BuzzRx.
Make-A-Wish Arizona receives $20K Thunderbirds Charities grant
Make-A-Wish Arizona, the founding chapter of the international wish-granting organization, recently announced receipt of a $20,000 grant from Thunderbirds Charities. more
Ryan Patrick Olson was nearly 7 when he was diagnosed in the early 1990s with T-cell leukemia.
Goodyear man blends fantasy, reality in book about childhood cancer battle
A Goodyear man who turned his childhood battle with T-cell leukemia into a novel recently published an audio version of the book. more
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Surrounded by family and fashion shoot crew members, Audrey Murphy poses for photographer Scott Foust during her Feb. 13 fashion shoot. “She wasn’t nervous at all,” said her mother, Lisa Murphy.
Litchfield Park girl strikes a pose in Make-A-Wish fashion shoot
For much of her young life, Audrey Murphy dreamed of having her hair and makeup styled by professionals, putting on beautiful outfits and striking pose after pose as a fashion photographer captured her in action, just like models in Vogue magazine. more
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The home at 4658 N. Village Parkway is the Clark Griswold category winner.
Contest winners light up Litchfield Park neighborhoods
Litchfield Park’s annual Christmas in the Park celebration wrapped up with the announcement of winning entries in the event’s holiday home decorating contest. more
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Maria Maskell with her Duet “neighbor” and friend, Wynell Burchett. Ms. Maskell helped Ms. Burchett with things like grocery shopping and paperwork until Ms. Burchett’s passing earlier this year.
APS honors longtime employee and volunteer with $5,000 donation
In 1983, Ronald Reagan was president, Sally Ride was the first American woman in space, TV viewers tuned in to watch the final episode of M*A*S*H*, and Maria Maskell joined Arizona Public Service. more
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The Church at Litchfield Park’s north parking lot will be the site of a living Nativity Sunday, Dec. 20, and drive-in Christmas Eve candlelight services Thursday, Dec. 24.
Church at Litchfield Park to hold drive-thru living Nativity
The Church at Litchfield Park will share the magic of the Christmas season with a free drive-thru living Nativity pageant Sunday, Dec. 20, and drive-in Christmas Eve candlelight services Thursday, Dec. 24. more
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