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Sun City West Posse volunteers Laurie Laws and Carol Miller.

Vacation watch tops out at 1,802 homes during the busiest time

Earlier this year, Maricopa County Sheriff’s Officer Lt. Scott Kellar talked about how tremendous the help of Sun City West Posse volunteers are. more

By Jennifer Jimenez
Mail | X: @SCW_Independent | 8/12/26

Lunchtime Theater returns this fall at the West Valley Arts HQ Gallery.

West Valley Arts Council announces Lunchtime Theater season

Break up your day and enjoy live music in the West Valley with Lunchtime Theater performances starting in October. more

Independent Newsmedia | 8/12/26

Russ Robbins blows the shofar with Rabbi Dana Evan Kaplan and Cantor Baruch Koritan at Temple Beth Shalom of the West Valley.

Temple invites non-members to High Holy Days services

Temple Beth Shalom of the West Valley is welcoming non-members to participate in its High Holy Days services in September. Rosh Hashanah starts Friday, Sept. 11, and commemorates the creation of … more

8/12/26

Benevilla Donor Relations Manager Daphne Vincent and Advent Episcopal Church members Jill Kratzer and Janet Lennon hold up a blanket donation.

Blankets donated by local church benefit Benevilla

Members of a Sun City West church donated more than 24 quilts to Benevilla to benefit various programs. more

By Jennifer Jimenez
Mail | X: @SCW_Independent | 8/11/26

Benefitness Adaptive Gym members participate in a recent boxing class.

Benevilla to hold Benefitness Adaptive Gym Boxing Room celebration

Benevilla will celebrate the "re-grand opening" of Benefitness Adaptive Gym’s expanded Rock Steady Boxing Room and new personal training suite from 9–11 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 10. more

8/11/26

Arizona’s fastest-growing cities keep getting bigger

Drive through Buckeye, Queen Creek or Goodyear these days and it’s hard to miss the change. more

By Matt Loeschman
Mail | X: @MattLoeschman | 8/11/26

Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church will begin a 13-week GriefShare Support Group.

Local church offers two grief support groups

Shepherd of the Hills United Methodist Church invites anyone experiencing the loss of a loved one to participate in one of two free grief support programs designed to provide hope, healing, and compassionate companionship. more

8/11/26

Sun City West Food Bank Pantry volunteer Tom Mattraw helps to transport food from the pantry to patrons’ vehicles in the parking lot. Volunteer Jon Edwards helps to get the food items needed.

Neighbors help neighbors at community food pantry

Sun City West residents have an opportunity every Monday to visit the food pantry located within the walls of the community. more

By Jennifer Jimenez
Mail | X: @SCW_Independent | 8/10/26

Justin Harris was nominated for the category of actor in a major role.

Ghostlight Theatre nominated for several awards

Ghostlight Theatre in Sun City West was nominated for several theatre awards. more

8/10/26

Seniors can take part in the congregate meal program nearby

The City of Surprise Human Service & Community Vitality offers a congregate meal program for seniors at the Surprise Senior Center. more

8/10/26

MCSO District three crime stats for the Sun Cities

Editor’s Note: The following information is obtained from Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office District 3. This column lists arrests, not convictions, unless otherwise stated. Arrested persons listed here who are later found not guilty are welcome to inform the Independent by calling 623-972-6101. more

8/9/26