Julie Frentz Goodyear PebbleCreek Rotary (GYPC) has partnered with Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library since 2021. The Dolly Parton Imagination Library is a nonprofit started by Dolly Parton to provide books to children in their home. Dolly started this program in her home state of Tennessee to honor her father, who was not able to graduate…
Mike Adkins The fairways of the Tuscany Falls East Course were alive with anticipation on Aug. 13 as the PebbleCreek Men’s Nine-Hole Golf Association (PCM9GA) hosted its highly anticipated “Skins within a Foursome” event. The tournament drew a fantastic turnout, with 56 participants forming 14 competitive foursomes to test their mettle on the challenging desert…
Hiking Coyote Buttes South Lynn Warren You may be familiar with the iconic “Wave” attraction in northern Arizona which is the envy of many hikers, but have you heard of Coyote Buttes South? Actually, the “Wave” is technically Coyote Buttes North and Coyote Buttes South is somewhat like a stepsister attraction just a couple of…
Nancy Brown Nancy L. Brown, 91, passed away May 21, 2026 after a brief illness. She was talented, smart, caring, kind, and an amazing woman who will be greatly missed throughout her community. Nancy grew up in Flint, Mich., where she was an exceptional and ambitious student. She worked first at Elmer’s Drug store serving…
AzOPT, www.AzOPT.net Most people know that regular exercise is good for their heart, muscles, and joints. But did you know it can also improve brain health? Research shows that regular physical activity helps keep your brain healthy at every stage of life. Exercise can improve attention, memory, learning, problem-solving, and decision-making. It may also help…
Susie Nee Did you know that our own Kathy Mitchell spent part of this summer onstage in Logan, Utah, performing in the acclaimed musical Come From Away. The production was presented by the Lyric Repertory Company, a summer theater company in residence at Utah State University. Kathy played the role of Beulah and several other…
October Monday Speakers Scheduled Patricia Ingalls During October, LifeLong Learning is offering three Monday speaker presentations, covering topics ranging from 1700’s historical events to future technological advancements. The presentations are: France as America’s Ally in the Revolutionary War, Oct. 19: ASU Professor Mark Cruse will explain the critical importance of France’s entry into the Revolutionary…
Unit 33 September Ladies’ Lunch Patricia Ingalls The ladies of Unit 33 enjoyed lunch, amid views of the White Tank Mountains, at Verrado Grille at Verrado Golf Club in Buckeye on Sept. 8. Everyone enjoyed relaxing and reconnecting after their summer beat-the-heat travels. Flo Slezak and Pat Ingalls hosted the gathering. Last Unit 44 Men’s…
A middle school FFA (Future Farmers of America) program launched in 2025 at Palm Valley Elementary is at the forefront of agricultural education in Arizona. Palm Valley Elementary, located in Goodyear, is part of the Litchfield Elementary School District. An agriculture program for Palm Valley junior high students was the idea of Cheryl Sawyer, an…
Get ready, West Valley, the curtain is rising on a new destination for arts and entertainment right in your backyard! Located near the crossroads of Litchfield Road and Camelback Road, the new Hilltop Theatre and Concert Hall will offer something for everyone, from afternoon symphonies and elegant evenings of dance to holiday favorites, cultural celebrations,…