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Jewish Family & Children's Service launches annual Adopt A Family Program

Jewish Family & Children's Service JFCS touches the lives of thousands of children, teens, and adults coping with trauma, family violence, mental illness, substance abuse, as well as other …
Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Volunteers needed at Valley domestic violence agencies

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and the Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) program and the Foster Care Review Board of Arizona encourage residents to help raise awareness about its impact on individuals, communities, and children and families.
HEADS-UP

Watch your cellphones for emergency test on Wednesday

FEMA, in coordination with the FCC, will conduct a national test of the Integrated Public Alert and Warning System this week.
business

Meet Your Neighbor: Rain Gutter Express

Meet Your Neighbor: Rain Gutter Express
COMMUNITY

Plants for sale in Sun City West

The Desert Garden Club of Sun City West will host a plant sale.

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WEST VALLEY PREPS

2023 West Valley Preps Week 6 football scoreboard

Games played Sept. 29 unless otherwise noted 6A Centennial (6-0) 31, Scottsdale Saguaro (3-3) 17 Valley Vista (1-5) 41, (5A) Willow Canyon (1-5) 14 O'Connor (3-3) 35, Shadow Ridge …
EDUCATION

One Arizona student can win $10K in Barro’s Pizza tuition giveaway

Barro’s Pizza is partnering with Dr Pepper to award $10,000 to one Arizona student in the 12th annual Barro’s Dr Pepper Tuition Giveaway.
THINGS TO DO

Tickets for October Peoria Film Festival on sale now

The Peoria Film Festival will return to the West Valley for its fifth year in October.
first responders

Brewster: ‘Stop the stigma’ associated with mental health

The Peoria Fire-Medical Department had two suicides in 2022.

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Unless you get on the golf course early in the morning, Arizona is still too toasty to be playing most of the day, but the good news is, there are several ways you can prepare for golf season from the comfort of your home.
As Labor Day approaches and many families spend time around water, Aqua-Tots swim schools is calling for water safety awareness to prevent drowning incidents.
Things to Do in Peoria
Join the Peoria Chamber of Commerce to connect and put your artistic skills to the test with a paint night.

Join Peoria Chamber of Commerce for paint night

Join the Peoria Chamber of Commerce 5 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 10, to connect and put your artistic skills to the test with a W4W Paint Night.
Sustainable U has more classes in October and November.

More Sustainable U classes on the horizon in Peoria

Check out these Sustainable U classes in October and November.

Artisans League at Vistancia in Peoria planning ‘Artwalk’ this fall

Twice a year members of The Artisans League at Trilogy at Vistancia in Peoria open their workshops to showcase their latest pieces of art, and the fall event is around the corner.
Park West Market opens for the new season on Saturday, Oct. 7 in Peoria.

Peoria farmers market set to open for the season

The weather is finally starting to break just in time for the return of the Park West Market in Peoria.
This artist rendering depicts the upcoming Slick City Action Park, which will open in Peoria in early 2024.

Action park, retail center set to open in Peoria in 2024

An indoor action park and retail center will open its doors in Peoria in 2024.
Pictured from left are Peoria resident Fabian Cetrone, bass and vocals, Sun City resident Rich La Rose, guitar and vocals, Glendale resident Priscilla Pinches, vocals, Phoenix resident Dan Seabreeze, drums, and Peoria resident Bill Chism, guitar. 

Priscilla Rose Band to rock Coyote Lakes Golf Club

The Priscilla Rose Band will perform classic rock and pop music at Coyote Lakes Golf Club.
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