Mark Those Calendars! Get a jump start on planning for the 2026-2027 school year with this handy round-up on meet-and-greets, orientations and more. First Day of School All DVUSD SchoolsMonday, Aug. 3 Ridgeline AcademyMonday, July 20 (Kindergarten)Wednesday, July 22 (Grades 1–12) Stepping Stones AcademyWednesday, Aug. 5 Basis Phoenix North Monday,Continue Reading
Where to Celebrate America’s 250th Birthday Around the Valley Thursday, July 2 Light Up The Sky | 6:30–9:30 p.m. American Family Fields of Phoenix3600 N. 51st Ave., Phoenix602-262-5030, www.phoenix.govFree Get in the spirit early with community activities, live entertainment, festive food vendors and a patriotic fireworks display. Friday, July 3Continue Reading
Deer Valley Unified School District is reviewing potential school boundary adjustments for the 2027-2028 school year. Proposed boundary changes primarily impact elementary and middle school attendance areas. Some slight adjustments to the high school boundaries are proposed in the communities north of Dove Valley Road within the Sonoran Foothills SchoolContinue Reading
Taipei Chinese Culture Summer Camp of Arizona is hosting a free four-day summer camp for DVUSD incoming students in grades 1–9. Taipei Camp is celebrating its 30th anniversary since it first began in Arizona, honoring the 46th Anniversary of Taiwan and Arizona Sister State and honoring the 47th Anniversary ofContinue Reading
With the arena and hotel opening soon, energetic and dedicated employees are needed to make this world class facility a smooth-running, friendly operation. Visit with staff, learn about and apply for positions in the arena, hotel, restaurant, snack bar, sports venues and operations. Available roles: customer service, food service andContinue Reading
No matter your child’s age, schedule or interest, Valley Vibe’s summer camp guide has a wide selection of activities to keep the kids active and engaged all summer long. Athletic Camps Arizona Sunrays Camp Mondays–Fridays, May 23–Aug. 88 a.m.–3 p.m.Arizona Sunrays2633 W. Carefree Hwy., Phoenix602-992-5790, www.arizonasunrays.com$450/Week; $100/Day Ages 4–10 takeContinue Reading
Two local organizations have a goal of helping improve the life for Anthem area residents, and are in need of volunteers. Anthem Cares Through Service (ACTS) in partnership with Foothills Caring Corps (FCC) offers non-emergency medical transportation, home visits, handyman services and technical assistance to community members in need. TheContinue Reading
The Anthem Community Park comes alive with the sounds of country, soul, reggae music and more on Friday nights in May. The month’s festivities conclude on the 31st, starting an hour earlier, with a special evening to celebrate Anthem’s 25th anniversary full of fun karaoke with a live DJ. AContinue Reading
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 vocalsContinue Reading
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 XContinue Reading
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