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Dance Sensations' host upcoming workshop, shows

Setting sail on Dance Sensations’ Christmas Cruise Thursday, Nov. 12-15 for the holiday variety show at Stardust Theatre. more

9/16/26

Hospice of the Valley nurse Gloria Curtis enjoys visiting with her patient, Pilar Robles.

Hospice of the Valley earns top national honor for patient care

Hospice of the Valley has been recognized with the 2026 Hospice Honors Elite Award for exceptional patient care and family support. This distinction was achieved by every one of the agency’s home … more

By Lin Sue Flood | Special to Independent Newsmedia | 9/16/26

The demolition of the old Liberty Fields softball fence was taken down Aug. 24 and is expected to be completed by mid-October.

Improvements on facilities projects continue in Sun City West

Work continues to take place around the various Recreation Centers of Sun City West facilities. more

By Jennifer Jimenez
Mail | X: @SCW_Independent | 9/16/26

Child Crisis Arizona receives $250,000 grant from the Bob & Renee Parsons Foundation to strengthen services for vulnerable children and families

Crisis Arizona has received a $250,000 grant from The Bob & Renee Parsons Foundation to strengthen the organization’s ability to provide critical prevention, intervention, and wellness programs … more

9/16/26

Sun Canyon Bank Associate Branch Manager Gloria Petersen, bankers Brandon Sandmoen and Cole Warnack.

Sun City West bank collects pet supply donations

Sun Canyon Bank, 13503 Camino del Sol, inside Safeway, is collecting pet supplies as part of a pet supply drive. more

9/16/26

Emily Johnson and Kathy Gorton stand next to the Little Library on the property of Advent Episcopal Church, 13150 W. Spanish Garden.

Church adds a ‘Little Free Library’ with efforts from the community

The idea to create a Little Free Library came from an Advent Episcopal Church, 13150 Spanish Garden, member but it was a true community effort to make it what it is today. more

By Jennifer Jimenez
Mail | X: @SCW_Independent | 9/15/26

Founder’s Day Committee members Carla Maggio, Marcy Girard, Eileen Nelson, Barbara Krehl McKendall and Peggy Robbins.

PEO chapter slates annual luncheon in Surprise

The Reciprocity Committee of the Sun City West/Surprise P.E.O. chapters will host the annual Founder’s Day Luncheon on Saturday, Jan. 16, 2027, at The Colonnade 19116 N. Colonnade Way, Surprise. more

9/15/26

First Baptist dedicates remodeled sanctuary in Sun City West

After an intense 16 weeks of sanctuary renovation and remodeling, First Baptist Church Sun City West, 17419 N. Conquistador Drive, is inviting the community to attend the dedication of the sanctuary. more

9/15/26

Sun City West club hosts new classes, open house

Artistic Hand Lettering, Cards & Mixed Media is offering new classes, along with an open house. more

9/15/26

School districts race to keep up with rapid growth

The new houses keep appearing. In Queen Creek, subdivisions stretch across what was once open desert. In Buckeye, neighborhoods are pushing farther west along Interstate 10. more