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Paradise Valley’s Erika Safrin on university president’s list

Erika Safrin of Paradise Valley was among the more than 1,200 undergraduate students at the University of Iowa named to the president’s list for the 2024 spring semester. Safrin is a …
nonprofit

Hospice of the Valley dementia program enriches young and old

At first glance, it looks like “Grandparents’ Day” at preschool — a roomful of giggling seniors playing peekaboo with a dozen toddlers. Except these “grandmas and …
election

Town Council, mayoral candidates forum coming up June 17

A forum organized by the Paradise Valley Independent for town council and mayoral candidates running in the July 30 election is set for 4–6 p.m. June 17 at Town Hall. In a Q&A format, …
Education

Boys & Girls Club of Scottsdale honor Ellie Ziegler

Ellie Ziegler passed away a little more than two years ago, but her impact will always be felt around the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Scottsdale (BGCS). Ziegler and her late husband, …
neighbors

Opportunity to make friends in local women’s social club

The TPV Women’s Association, which promotes acquaintances and facilitates friendships by providing opportunities through social events, first gathered 30 years ago with 15 members and has now …
nonprofit

Blue Cross Blue Shield foundation awards critical health projects in Scottsdale

The Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona Foundation for Community & Health Advancement has awarded more than $1 million to 28 organizations addressing Arizona’s most pressing health …
Neighbors

Scottsdale clinics are evolving behavioral health care

Alicia Shipman has seen evolvedMD grow exponentially over the past six years and is helping transform behavioral health care in Arizona. According to evolvedMD.com, the organization …
business

National accreditation granted to Advanced Home Watch Services

Advanced Home Watch Services has earned accreditation from the National Home Watch Association for the third year. Home Watch is a visual inspection of a home or property, looking for obvious …
religion

Ascension Lutheran Church holds last service

The air conditioning was turned back on for the last time at Ascension Lutheran Church Sunday, June 9. After facing the cost of repairs and burden to maintain the building at 7100 N. Mockingbird …
election

Town Council, mayoral candidates forum coming up June 17

A forum organized by the Paradise Valley Independent for town council and mayoral candidates running in the July 30 election is set for 4–6 p.m. June 17 at Town Hall. In a Q&A format, …

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Scanlan: Thomasson is here for all residents, including pets

Imagine waking up to find two scared dogs wandering your neighborhood on a hot spring day. That happened to our community on May 22, when two young dogs were found with collars, no ID, dragging …

Winkler: Vote Anna Thomasson for mayor

After serving on town council for 10 years and two years as your mayor, I have an appreciation for what is necessary to be a strong mayor.  The council has benefitted having Mark Stanton, …

Palmer: Voicing my support for Mary Hamway

I am writing this letter in support of Mary Hamway in her candidacy for mayor of your wonderful town, Paradise Valley. Mary and I worked together for eight years as appointed members on a …

Hart-Wells: Gratitude and grace for our 2024 graduates

Celebrations are in order, but first I want you to take a moment to be grateful.  For the caregivers and loved ones, family members and friends who are family in every way it matters to …

Welty: We support Anna Thomasson for mayor

We are writing to express our enthusiastic support for Anna Thomasson as our mayor. Our family moved to Paradise Valley from Connecticut 12 years ago and we have taken an active interest in our …
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Tracy Laasch is a sculptural mixed media artist and co-owner of The Felted Desert.

Scottsdale gallery features needle felting artist

When sculptural mixed media artist Tracy Laasch began creating her needle-felt designs nearly four years ago, her husband Brian enjoyed them so much that he began bringing them to work with him to …
Cinderella was played by Davina Watson (right) and the Fairy Godmother by Christine Armstrong (left).

Empowered Theater wraps up first season with 'Cinderella'

Empowered Theater + Arts, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit in Scottsdale, performed  Rodger and Hammerstein’s “Cinderella: The Enchanted Edition” at Phoenix Center for the Arts, 1202 N. 3 …
Brochure for Race Amity Day, June 8 at Scottsdale Baha'i Faith Community Center.

Race Amity Day celebrates 'Unity through Music'

The Baha’i Communities of Scottsdale, Paradise Valley and Fountain Hills will be observing Race Amity Day 2 p.m. June 8 at the Baha’i Faith Community Center, 6910 E. Shea Boulevard in …
Promotional image of Empowered Theater + Arts' "Cinderella: The Enchanted Edition."

Empowered artists take the stage for 'Cinderella: The Enchanted Edition'

Artists of Empowered Theater + Arts, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit in Scottsdale, will perform Rodger and Hammerstein’s “Cinderella: The Enchanted Edition” at Phoenix Center for the Arts, …
The palm court at Franciscan Renewal Center hosts many events including a Mental Health Summit.

Learn from experts, earn credit at Franciscan Renewal Center’s Mental Health Summit

Hear from experts in the field about addiction, anxiety, suicide, multicultural mental health and more. Franciscan Renewal Center’s Mental Health Summit: Understanding Today’s …

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