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Public discussion on dangers of drugs scheduled for May 7

Vanessa Ayala, a local mother who lost her 17-year-old son, a student at Desert Mountain High School, to opioids will speak at an event at New Covenant Lutheran Church, 15152 Frank Lloyd Wright …
Recognition

EPCOR earns nearly 40 Water Safety Awards

EPCOR USA, one of the largest private utilities in the Southwest, announced it has received 37 Water Safety Awards at the 98th Annual AZ Water Conference, an event focused on advancing the quality, …
ARTS

Ballet Arizona to bring outdoor show to Desert Botanical Garden

Ballet Arizona will take its performances outdoors at An Evening at Desert Botanical Garden.
Rain

Monsoon season expects to offer relief from heat

April showers have been absent in the Valley so far this month. But forecasters say relief may be on the horizon heading into monsoon season this summer, according to Ted Whittlock, …
WRITERS

Scottsdale Society of Women Writers welcomes Constance Patrick

Constance Patrick will be the speaker at the April 30 meeting of the Scottsdale Society of Women Writers. The meeting is scheduled for 6 p.m. at the Chompie’s, 9301 E. Shea Blvd., …
staycations

Arizona resorts start staycation deals as summer approaches

For those in search of the exclusive escape without going too far from home, a number of resorts have begun offering luxury staycation deals that will pamper and delight. And as summer fast …
Fire

Phoenix Fire helps keep Paradise Valley safe from fires

As the flames rose on Mummy Mountain, residents in Paradise Valley wondered if it was a home or brush fire, but either way, with memories of the devastating fires in Southern California earlier this …
Photos

The Singletons’ ‘Swing Into Spring’ Gala a success in Paradise Valley

HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS

Desert Mountain softball seeks three-peat

Midway through April, Desert Mountain softball continued its rise up the charts to No. 1 in Arizona and No. 29 nationally, according to MaxPreps. To win a third straight 5A Conference title, the …
Opinions with Civility

TPV Independent shows bias

The impression that the Town of Paradise Valley  Independent newspaper prides itself as not being biased by large media companies or particular points of view -- just simply reporting the …

Let’s focus on the betterment of Paradise Valley

Julie Pace’s letter to the editor (April 5) excoriating Anna Thomasson was truly abominable. Character assassination obfuscates the true issues. Personal grievances should not be aired in …
Michael Hartman, Ph.D.

More than a gut feeling — tips for reducing stress

April is National Stress Awareness Month, a time to look at how stress functions and the ways to manage it for a healthier and happier lifestyle. Everyone is positioned to experience stress at …

Confused by retirees’ support for Trump

As we travelled around the Valley looking for a place to call home in our retirement, we visited Sun City. I found the number of Trump flags on display puzzling. Social Security and retirement …

A call for civility from our town council members

After reading Point/Counter Point in the opinion section of the April 9 issue, I re-read the requirements for providing an opinion in this paper. One paragraph reads, “Those that are judged as …
Entertainment & Things to Do
The exterior of the Ravenscroft Music Venue in Scottsdale.

Ravenscroft announces concert lineup for May

The Ravenscroft music venue in Scottsdale announced its lineup for the month of May in a press release. Acts include various jazz performers as well as the finale of the Ravenscroft concert …
Bierman Autism Centers is teaming up with Barnyard Buddies to offer a free, sensory-friendly petting zoo in Scottsdale Saturday, April 26, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Free petting zoo event coming to Scottsdale

A sensory-friendly petting zoo event is coming to Scottsdale, offering families a chance to engage with animals in a fun, engaging way. Barnyard Buddies—the family-friendly establishment …
Hunkapi Programs a nonprofit that offers equine therapy, is hosting Easter egg hunts, farm tours and an egg toss tournament April 19.

Hunkapi Programs hosts Easter egg hunt in Scottsdale

Hunkapi Programs is celebrating Easter with a family-friendly event on Saturday, April 19, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 12051 N. 96th St., Scottsdale. The event, Easter at the Farm, will feature Easter …
The Scottsdale Jazz Festival will take place Saturday,  April 26, at the Scottsdale Civic Center.

Scottsdale Jazz Festival returns April 26

The Scottsdale Jazz Festival returns to the Civic Center Saturday, April 26, bringing with it the sweet sounds of world-class jazz, Latin rhythms and soulful blues — all set against the …
A wine and cheese reception will precede an opera salon featuring Sedona Libero (mezzo-soprano) and Peter Barber (bass-baritone) at Avery Lane April 27.

Avery Lane to host opera salon

Avery Lane furniture consignment store, located 15000 N. Hayden Road, will host an salon by the Arizona Opera at 2 p.m., April 27. The afternoon will begin with a wine and cheese reception, …
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