By Karen Goveia As the clock was ticking on the impending foreclosure of Legacy Sports Arena and the adjacent hotel on Oct. 13, the arena’s owner was working at a frenetic pace to salvage the half-completed project he began more than three years ago east of I-17 along Sonoran Desert Drive. At the final hour,…
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Caring for Your Senior Pet
By Cheryl Rahal, D.V.M. The geriatric pet holds a special place in the hearts of many. I’ve seen the gruffest of cowboys turn into a tender caregiver for his aging canine companion. Whether they are losing their sight or hearing, living with a chronic disease, or just moving slower than they used to, senior…
What to Do With All That Home Equity
By Karen Goveia Equity-rich is the term that now defines a large portion of homeowners in the North Phoenix and Anthem area―meaning their property is now worth at least twice as much as the underlying mortgage. Equity wealth has been increasing nationwide, but Arizona was one of the states with the largest increases where the…
Lil Miss Butcher: Good Old-Fashioned Meats and Service
By Karen Goveia A new full-service butcher shop offering a large selection of prime-grade fresh meats from the Midwest, all-natural chicken from a small Texas ranch, and a unique selection of wild game, is bringing back that old-fashioned style of meat shopping to the area. Owner Linsey Tweed, an Arizona native, brings 20 years of…
UNCORKED: L’Entrata Wine Tasting Room Opens in Anthem
By Karen Goveia A new wine tasting room and bar made its entrance in Anthem in the space formerly occupied by Wild Vines near Daisy Mountain Drive and Anthem Way. After more than a year of planning and a complete remodel of the space, L’Entrata officially opened last month, offering an assortment of wine selections…
Black Mountain: The Hidden Gem of Workout Trails
By Karen Goveia Once you make the roughly quarter-mile trek from the paved path to the beginning of Black Mountain Trail behind the town of Cave Creek, the real work to reach the summit begins. This primitive trail reminds hikers to “hike at your own risk” for good reason. It’s a steep and fairly intense…
2 Hours to the Largest Travertine Bridge
By Karen Goveia What is believed to be the largest natural travertine bridge in the world, is just a two-hour drive from the North Phoenix Valley, making it a very doable day trip. Tonto Natural Bridge State Park, located in Rim Country just north of Payson, is home to four hiking trails with varying degrees…
Ahh, Autumnfest. It’s so on!
By Valley Vibe Staff Writers Cooler mornings, evening breezes and time with family and friends in Anthem’s Community Park can only mean one thing—Autumnfest has returned for 2021. A favorite tradition for North Valley dwellers, the weekend event open to the public features the traditional fall staples, including pumpkin picking and a decorating contest, hayrides,…
The Scary Side of Candy, Costumes and Pets
By Cheryl Rahal, D.V.M. (With sidenotes from Toby the clinic kitty) October signals cooler weather, football, and the best holidays ahead, beginning with Halloween. From the costumes to the candy, there are some scary things about Halloween pet parents should be aware of to help prevent emergency vet visits. Avoid Costume Horrors We love all the…
13 Spooky & Fun Events
Saturday, Oct. 9 The Addams Family Spooktacular Outdoor Movie and Halloween Party 5 p.m.Fletcher Heights Park8135 West Lone Cactus Drive, Peoriahttps://tinyurl.com/hus22rfc Costume contest, Halloween kids dance party, trick or treating, kids activities, contests, game booths, prizes, music and food available for purchase. Movie show time at 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 22 Creepy Candy Crawl 6–8…