Chick-fil-A Arrowhead, at 16657 N. 83rd Ave., in Peoria, and American Legion Auxiliary Unit 62, 9847 W. Desert Cove Ave., Peoria, teamed up to donate $5,000 to Peoria’s Soldier’s Best Friend.

The City of Peoria is seeking residents to join the Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities Board.

Peoria’s American Legion Auxiliary Unit 62, 9847 W. Desert Cove Ave., delivered 10 baskets of Thanksgiving and other food items to Peoria Elementary School, 11501 N. 79th Ave., as part of its community service and education programs.

After embarking on a successful partnership with Peoria Unified School District since 2014, both groups again aim to bring holiday cheer to local families in need. Out of nearly 40 schools in the Peoria Unified School District, 20 are classified as Title 1 schools, of whom the majority of students are on public assistance, in transition, or in some cases, homeless.

On Veteran’s Day, Peoria’s American Legion Auxiliary (ALA) Unit 62 awarded 11-year-old Surprise resident Jordan Lusby a National ALA Good Deed award for her efforts to bring joy to youngsters all over the Valley.

Coming off a record-breaking outcome in 2020 when Arizona Gives Day raised $6.1 million for nonprofits across the state in the midst of a national pandemic, registration and re-enrollment is now open for Peoria nonprofits interested in participating in the 24-hour online fundraising event, on April 6, 2021.

St. Mary’s Food Bank Alliance’s annual Super Saturday is just around the corner.

A Peoria author’s first novel will be published this month.

Liberty Neighborhood Park opens Nov. 7.

Join the city of Peoria and Reveille Foundation for a Veterans Summit 10 a.m. Monday, Nov. 9.