Staples in Happy Valley Towne Center recently underwent a remodel to add new products for sale, including PC’s, gaming consoles and accessories, gaming keyboards, luggage, travel accessories and trial size items for traveling, a new expanded assortment of fine arts tools, Crayola, children’s learning area and books. A new print center allows more room for…
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Show Choir Show Off
Boulder Creek High School is hosting 300 talented high school students from around the state n a show choir competition combining choral singing with choreographed dance in the first-annual “Showoff in the Desert.” On Saturday, Feb. 25, participating high school show choirs will bring custom arranged popular music, choral vocals and quick-footed choreography (plus a…
New Adventure in the High Country: Tubing and a Year-Round Coaster Adventure
Canyon Coaster Adventure Park, a new place for snow tubing and winter fun in the high-country made its debut this season in Williams. The park’s state-of-the art snowmaking system ensures there’s plenty of snowpack to keep the tubing hill operational until mid-April, when Mother Nature isn’t producing enough snowfall. Guests are transported up the…
Girls Flag Football Kicks Off in Anthem
In December, the Arizona Interscholastic Association’s Executive Board voted to establish girls flag football as the association’s newest sanctioned sport. And, in January, a local youth league—Core 5 Flag Football—formed its first teams for girls wishing to participate in the sport. Even before the announcement from the AIA, Core 5’s Ruth Longo said the plans…
City Addresses Water Shortage in Town Halls
A series of town hall meetings are planned by the City of Phoenix in order to keep residents informed as to how reduced allocations of Colorado River water are impacting the city. City water representatives will present info regarding water management, infrastructure investments and other strategies. Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions following…
It’s Open Enrollment Season
Although the start of the new school year is just underway, the time is now for families to begin to assess whether their child’s current school meets their child’s needs and to make any necessary plans or changes as to where their student will enroll for the 2023-2024 school year. Arizona state laws regarding open…
Veterans Day Celebrations
Saturday, Nov. 5 Parachute Jump8:45–9 a.m. Anthem Soccer Field41703 N. Gavilan Peak Pkwy., Anthemwww.daisymtnvets.org Free The Frog X parachute team kick starts the day by landing on the field. Children are invited to arrive early to help guide the parachuter, meet and take photos and enter an on-site raffle. Frog X is an extreme aerial parachute…
Got Time and Creative Skills?
Anthem Veterans Memorial Program Needs Youth and Adult Volunteer Help Two new volunteer opportunities will help support the Anthem Veterans Memorial educational program. The Youth Ambassador Program seeks volunteers to assist with the following activities: Art Honoring Veterans All are invited to create and submit original patriotic artwork depicting any of the following: Anthem Veterans…
2022 Fall Performance Guide: Stage Ready
North Phoenix is brimming with opportunities to support community performing arts during the 2022–2023 season. As local troupes prepare to take the stage this fall, Valley Vibe has compiled the following guide to ensure you don’t miss a beat during the upcoming season. Desert Foothills Theater The Holland Center34250 N. 60th St., Scottsdale480-488-1981, [email protected] Price…
Never Forget: Remembering 9/11
All are welcome at a night of remembrance at this annual 9/11 Never Forgotten tribute. All proceeds benefit Tunnel to Towers, honoring military and first responders. Lighting the sky tribute and live music with Wild Giants band. Bring lawn chairs and blankets. Sunday, Sept. 11 6–10 p.m. Amped Coffee Company 3434 W Anthem Way, Suite…