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Kaiah James earns college scholarship through Renee Parsons Girls Leadership Award
The Boys & Girls Clubs of the Valley has presented its 4th fourth annual Renee Parsons Girls Leadership Award to Kaiah James. The award honors girls who symbolize fundamental leadership … more
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Promoter Dave Craft tended the track just before some rain cane down on Jan. 29 at Canyon Speedway Park in North Peoria.
‘Family’ racing season returning to Canyon Speedway
Once considered an out-of-the-way place to race, the north reaches of the Valley have finally come to Canyon Speedway Park in North Peoria. more
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Dean Slack brought his love for music to Peoria when he moved to Peoria in the 1950s. Over the years, Mr. Slack contributed his many talents to the community, making it a better place.
Hometown Heroes launches by recognizing long-time Peoria resident
Over the years, Dean Slack, 83, has donated his time to the Peoria community in an astounding variety of ways. His dedication to the community has earned him a nomination for the first Peoria … more
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From left are Community Director Steven Ezyk, Boys and Girls Club Director Angela Davis and Grand Knight Matthew Campbell.
Local Knights of Columbus donates $1K to Boys and Girls Club in Apache Junction
The St. George’s Knights of Columbus Council No. 7243 recently made a donation to the Boys and Girls Club of Apache Junction. Grand Knight Matthew Campbell and Community Director Steven Ezyk … more
Brad Anderson (#86) was part of the 1985 Chicago Bears, considered one of the greatest teams of all time.
Glendale’s Brad Anderson reflects on Super Bowl win with ’85 Bears
A generation (or two) passing in time can change a lot. Especially when it comes to Super Bowl week -- and the party after the big game, for whichever team will hoist the trophy Feb. 7 in Tampa Bay. more
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Members of Lucy Anne’s Place, a Benevilla Life Enrichment Program, enjoy a virtual painting class.
Benevilla restarts enrichment programming
Benevilla Life Enrichment Day Programs are now open for all the West Valley. more
Local partnership celebrates veteran careers post duty
A Scottsdale-based opioid treatment program was recently honored by the U.S. Army for a veterans’ employment partnership. On Jan. 26, Community Medical Services held a private ceremony to … more
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Charlie Ellis, with Operation Enduring Gratitude, was one of the first on scene to help the Glendale homeowner in distress.
Community comes together to aid widow, rebuild her Glendale home
The Silva family knew something wasn’t quite right next door. more
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Photo by Arianna Grainey
67th annual Scottsdale Parada del Sol canceled
The organizers of the Scottsdale Parada del Sol have announced that the 2021 parade and Trail’s End Festival have been canceled. more
A double rainbow in Apache Junction, snapped by photographer Matthew McNulty, marketing/communications specialist for the city of Apache Junction.
Scenic Arizona: Double rainbow in Apache Junction
The Daily Independent at YourValley.net is publishing submitted photos that highlight the community and showcase Arizona’s beauty.Readers are invited to submit scenic pictures of desert … more
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“That’s looking east, the sky is a reflection of the sunset in the west, and in the water is a reflection of that reflection,’ Apache Junction photographer Don Thompson said.
Scenic Arizona: Reflection of the sunset in Apache Junction
The Daily Independent at YourValley.net is publishing submitted photos that highlight the community and showcase Arizona’s beauty.Readers are invited to submit scenic pictures of desert … more
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From left are Thank You AZ Blue members Roy Mills, 65; Sunny Mills, 66; Lucinda Anderson, 47; Mia Paris, 50; Margarita Gordon, 31; and Kimberly Hofbauer, 59; with Apache Junction Police Department Lt. Thom Parker and Officer Keith Gabriel.
‘Thank You AZ Blue’ gives appreciation gift bags to Apache Junction police, staff
The Apache Junction Police Department was visited recently by volunteers from Thank You AZ Blue. The organization, made up of pro-law-enforcement people from all over the Phoenix metropolitan … more
A special day deserves a special cake
Even the simplest of cakes on our birthdays make us feel special. Now imagine being a child who has never had the feeling for specialness.The Maricopa County volunteers at For Goodness Cakes bake and … more
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Hope for Hunger Food Bank in Glendale relies on nearly two dozen volunteers each week day. Those interested in helping can view all the shifts available and sign up at phxmission.org/volunteer.
West Valley food bank among those applying for grant help
The Hope for Hunger Food Bank, located at 5605 N. 55th Ave., which serves Glendale residents and parts of Peoria, provides a lot more than just food distribution. more
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The Little Snack Book Bank at 575 N. Idaho Road Suite No. 701 holds new children books, non-perishable snacks and water for children and individuals in the community.
Apache Junction food bank adds little library with books, snacks, water
The Superstition Community Food Bank in Apache Junction has a new Little Snack Book Bank. The box at 575 N. Idaho Road Suite No. 701 holds new children books, non-perishable snacks and water for … more
Volunteers at Lake Pleasant in Peoria joined forces with park rangers from Maricopa County and Arizona Game & Fish to survey the local bird population.
Study will reveal if Lake Pleasant bird population is declining
Peoria is doing its part to join the effort across North America to count and document the environmental bird population -- and to hopefully understand better why numbers are dropping. more
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Scottsdale resident, doctor advocates for patients in underserved communities
In the early 1980s, Dr. Baharak Tabarsi, a longtime Scottsdale resident, and her family left their home country of Iran after facing severe religious persecution. Today, she helps serve communities … more
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A Little Library is a “take a book, return a book” free book exchange. They come in many shapes and sizes, but the most common version is a small wooden box of books.
‘Love Your City Little Library’ raffle slated in Mesa
Mesa residents are invited to participate in the “Love Your City Little Library Raffle” through Jan. 19. One winner will be chosen at random from each of the six Mesa City Council … more
Charles St. Clair recites Martin Luther King Jr.’s famous “I Have a Dream” speech during the 2017 March on West event in honor of MLK on the ASU West campus in Glendale.
MLK celebration in Glendale will ‘march’ on
When Charles St. Clair arrived in Arizona in 1990, to begin a faculty position with the School of Humanities, Arts and Cultural Studies at ASU West in Glendale, the local culture was shifting. more
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600 blood donors sought Jan. 2-3 at Saving AZ Blood drive
More than 600 blood donors are needed this weekend at Vitalant’s Saving Arizona Blood drive.  While Christmas through New Year’s Day is the lowest week of the year for blood … more
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