News from the Sky: Breeze Airways to Begin Phoenix Sky Harbor Service in November

Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport Breeze Airways Chief Operating Officer Michael Wuerger was on hand recently at America’s Friendliest Airport® to announce service from Phoenix to Charleston, S.C., and Provo, Utah, beginning Nov. 2, 2022. Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) now has 23 airlines serving more than 140 destinations. In addition to Breeze, the…

Election Essentials: Last Day to Declare Your Candidacy for the HOA Board Is September 16

Susan Knox Wilson Time is running out for community-minded leaders to declare their candidacy in the fall election for the PebbleCreek Homeowners Association Board of Directors. The HOA’s Election Committee is issuing a last call for candidates interested in running as a volunteer director whose two-year term will begin Jan. 1, 2023. To qualify, candidates…

Word of the Month: Eggcorn Reader Comments

David Zapatka July’s WOTM word, “eggcorn,” resulted in a flurry of reader comments. “Just read your article in the Pioneer Press about eggcorns, and it made me chuckle. I didn’t realize they were called eggcorns, but I’ve encountered a few of the same “slip of the ears.” One that always annoys me is when people say ‘It’s…

U.S. Military History: U.S. Flag Folding—Part 1 of 2

Ross Dunfee While not officially adopting a flag at the time of the Declaration of Independence, the “Continental Colors” (aka the “Grand Union” flag), has historically been referred to as the first national flag of the United States. That flag has a striking resemblance to the British East India Company (1707-1801), where the canton resembles…

Ukulele Club Looking Forward to the Fall

Gillian Driscoll PebbleCreek Ukulele Club has been meeting throughout the summer with smaller numbers, and we are looking forward to the return of our winter season members from cooler climes. We meet every Thursday, from 1 to 2:30 p.m., in the Palm Room at Eagle’s Nest Clubhouse. We play all kinds of music from the…

Join Us! A Summer Casual Dance with a Tropical Theme

Jerry Briner Join the PebbleCreek Ballroom Dance Club in a summer close out dance. A tropical theme is planned, so come relax and dance to salsa, rhumba, and cha cha tunes. There will be the standard ballroom dance assortment of waltz, fox trot, swing, etc. on the programmed music selections as well. We invite all…